Mossy Creek (Mossy Creek)

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Summary: Welcome to Mossy Creek
Review: "Welcome to Mossy Creek the town you can count on ain't goin' nowhere, and don't want to" with these words you get the flavor of life in the small southern town of Mossy Creek. The people are fiesty, funny, sad, and loving. Each chapter is a different character's story. You learn the history of the dispute between Mossy Creek and the nearby town of Bigelow. Each chapter becomes a story unto itself while characters overlap occasionally in the tales. From Miss Ida, the guardian/mayor of Moss Creek who will go to jail rather than put up a new welcome sign outside of Mossy Creek (afterall it was written by a Bigelowan!) to Casey, an Olympic hopeful whose dreams are dashed while returning from her elopement, due to a car accident which leaves her paralyzed from the waist down, you will laugh and cry with the inhabitants of this marvelous town. Come on for the ride and enjoy a few moments in Mossy Creek. It is a fast read and powerful in its emotions.

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Summary: Welcome to Mossy Creek
Review: "Welcome to Mossy Creek the town you can count on ain't goin' nowhere, and don't want to" with these words you get the flavor of life in the small southern town of Mossy Creek. The people are fiesty, funny, sad, and loving. Each chapter is a different character's story. You learn the history of the dispute between Mossy Creek and the nearby town of Bigelow. Each chapter becomes a story unto itself while characters overlap occasionally in the tales. From Miss Ida, the guardian/mayor of Moss Creek who will go to jail rather than put up a new welcome sign outside of Mossy Creek (afterall it was written by a Bigelowan!) to Casey, an Olympic hopeful whose dreams are dashed while returning from her elopement, due to a car accident which leaves her paralyzed from the waist down, you will laugh and cry with the inhabitants of this marvelous town. Come on for the ride and enjoy a few moments in Mossy Creek. It is a fast read and powerful in its emotions.

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Summary: Mossy Creek is a wonderful place to visit!
Review: I am not usually a fan of short stories, but this book was different. Each story a is character sketch and many of the characters make guest appearances in other stories. This is truly fiction, all the characters are big-hearted people who love their town and each other. I loved Mossy Creek and couldn't which decide story I liked the best.

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Summary: Laugh Till You Cry!
Review: I read this book because I love Deborah Smith's work. I figured at least her stories in the book would be fantastic. I laughed so hard with the first story my husband finally asked me to share the joke. And it just got better after that. I can not wait for the next book to come out! The characters were all fun and lovable. It made me wish my small town was a wee bit smaller, Southern and full of Mossy Creekites!

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Summary: Great book ....
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book - lots of fun, quirky characters. Looking forward to the next in the series.

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Summary: Great book ....
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book - lots of fun, quirky characters. Looking forward to the next in the series.

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Summary: A sure hit with fans who love Mitford and Mayberry
Review: Mossy Creek is as comfortable as a warm quilt on a cold autumn day. Funny, poignant, romantic and uplifting, this is a unique "collective novel" by six veteran women authors writing about the citizens of stubborn little Mossy Creek, Georgia (the mountain town whose motto is "Ain't goin' no where--and don't want to.")You'll find a friendly face at every window and a story behind every door. Mossy Creek has a mayor who believes civil disobedience is part of her job description, and a sexy police chief who has more trouble with women than criminals. There's a scandal at the new coffee shop, battles on the softball field, a bittersweet Santa and a flying Chihuahua. Those and many other stories make this lovely novel a sweet keeper for readers. A big plus: It's the first in a series. Mossy Creek ends with the unveiling of a nifty mystery which will be the rambunctious focus of its sequel, REUNION AT MOSSY CREEK, due out in spring of 2002. ...

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Summary: A terrific read!
Review: This book was wonderful. Deborah's already told you what the book's about in the previous review, so I'll skip the summation for reaction. I laughed, sniffed, shouted, cried - this book was captivating. The people and stories tug on your emotions throughout. I was reading it while traveling with a friend - based on my reaction while reading, they demanded to read the book as soon as I was finished. :) I'm a librarian, and already have a long list of people to recommend it to - we'll have to buy more copies. :) This book should definitely be a hit for those who enjoyed the Mitford series, or any other books featuring strong, close-knit communities and engaging characters. It should also work well for those who enjoy reading about the South. I'm already anxious to see what happens in Mossy Creek next year (next book). :)

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Summary: Laugh Till You Cry!
Review: This tale about the residents of Mossy Creek will warm your heart and touch your soul. It's like sitting down with good friends for a piece of warm apple pie. Delicious!