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Summary: Wonderfully written
Review: Skillfully written, this debut novel reads as if it had been penned by a veteran. I truly enjoyed the believable characters, realistic family relationships, and the satisfying plot. I predict that Linda Barrett has a long and successful career ahead of her.
Rating:
Summary: Wonderfully written
Review: Skillfully written, this debut novel reads as if it had been penned by a veteran. I truly enjoyed the believable characters, realistic family relationships, and the satisfying plot. I predict that Linda Barrett has a long and successful career ahead of her.
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Summary: Wonderful debut novel by Linda Barrett
Review: What is success? For Amanda Shaw it's a promotion to partner at her New York City law firm, an elegant apartment, and enough money to give her the financial security she so desperately needs. For Zach Porter, Amanda's friend since childhood, success is a healthy, happy family and a perfect day on the slopes of his Vermont ski resort. But when a family illness forces this mismatched couple to work together to save their childhood home from developers and investors, Amanda and Zach realize that their visions of happiness aren't so far apart after all.The best thing about Linda Barrett's debut novel is her characters. Zach and Amanda struggle with issues and concerns we can all relate to-career vs. family, taking a risk vs. playing it safe, and learning from our past vs. allowing it to control us. Zach and Amanda are real and engaging, and Ms. Barrett has included a warm cast of secondary characters as well. But it's the relationship between Amanda and Zach that really shines. I was moved by Zach's loyalty and generosity to his family and his beloved resort, and I loved watching Amanda come to terms with the fact that real life and love aren't risk-free. I couldn't wait for these two friends to fall in love, but it was just as much fun watching the sparks fly when they didn't see eye to eye. The setting may be cold, snowy Vermont, but the romance is hot. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you're looking for a novel with characters that will make you laugh, touch you, and perhaps even inspire you, curl up with LOVE, MONEY, AND AMANDA SHAW.
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Summary: Wonderful debut novel by Linda Barrett
Review: What is success? For Amanda Shaw it's a promotion to partner at her New York City law firm, an elegant apartment, and enough money to give her the financial security she so desperately needs. For Zach Porter, Amanda's friend since childhood, success is a healthy, happy family and a perfect day on the slopes of his Vermont ski resort. But when a family illness forces this mismatched couple to work together to save their childhood home from developers and investors, Amanda and Zach realize that their visions of happiness aren't so far apart after all. The best thing about Linda Barrett's debut novel is her characters. Zach and Amanda struggle with issues and concerns we can all relate to-career vs. family, taking a risk vs. playing it safe, and learning from our past vs. allowing it to control us. Zach and Amanda are real and engaging, and Ms. Barrett has included a warm cast of secondary characters as well. But it's the relationship between Amanda and Zach that really shines. I was moved by Zach's loyalty and generosity to his family and his beloved resort, and I loved watching Amanda come to terms with the fact that real life and love aren't risk-free. I couldn't wait for these two friends to fall in love, but it was just as much fun watching the sparks fly when they didn't see eye to eye. The setting may be cold, snowy Vermont, but the romance is hot. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you're looking for a novel with characters that will make you laugh, touch you, and perhaps even inspire you, curl up with LOVE, MONEY, AND AMANDA SHAW.
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