I thought all no I will cry and cry but as I continued to read I found strength in these girls stories. I love the use of quotes and what they meant to the group of girls. I will definitely be looking for other books in this series as well as other reads by Ms Tronstad. Dec 30, Cynthia added it. Thought Provoking and well written perspective. A Wonerful Tale of Hope The book first seemed to start slowly for me, but by the 3rd chapter, I was hooked.
I felt that Carly and her friends were real. I want to hang out with them. I look forwa A Wonerful Tale of Hope The book first seemed to start slowly for me, but by the 3rd chapter, I was hooked. I look forward to more stories fro the Dropped Stitches Sisters. I've spent way too much time hiding my family's past--and letting opportunities pass me by. My evolving relationship with Randy--and my future--are riding on my ability to share my heart.
It is book 2 of four. Spiritual Content- Luke 1: I wish I knew for sure what his motive is. But, then, all the ratings are lowered because of the Boyfriend thing. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
Dec 11, Loraine rated it it was amazing Shelves: When I first started this book, I didn't think I was going to like it. It is written in an unusual format as Carly and her 3 friends in The Sisterhood of the Dropped Stitches all of whom became friends when going through chemo for cancer as teenagers but are now in their early 20's reveal their feelings throughout the story in a group journal.
But as the story developed and Carly became involved in the nativity play, I really liked the story line.
A young unknown playwright has developed a depression era version of the Nativity and Carly becomes an understudy for Mary. As she grows in her knowledge of Mary and Joseph, the growth and development as well as her understanding of herself and of Mary make for a very thought provoking story. He nods in the dark. That Joseph was some guy you know. It makes me feel good that Randy is learning from Joseph and I am learning from Mary.
Nov 30, Lyn rated it it was amazing.
I didn't think I'd want to read a book about young women who had survived cancer. The BIG C can be depressing. But not so in this book of honesty and triumph. With the advent of ereaders, it becomes possible to resurrect books that have disappeared from store shelves. I've read Janet Tronstad's Dry Creek romances and yes, this story is definitely her flavor of romance.
But I was enchanted by the first person narrative from the heroine and her friends. Chicklit may have died down but this author shows she can handle the subgenre with elegance and style. I loved her scrumptious hero and the beautiful but hesitant heroine.
If you want a really touching Christmas read, this one's for you! May 13, Nike Chillemi rated it really liked it Shelves: The perfect gift for any female cancer survivor!!! Carly Winston and her four best friends are part of a support group that is approaching their fifth Christmas cancer free. Carly has a secret she's kept from the group that makes her feel less than genuine. With Christmas fast approaching, Carly gets to understudy the part of Mary in the local community theatre Christmas play.
Not a believer, she's fascinated by the role and begins researching the life of Mary. Except by Amy Mitchell, whose heart Eleanor McBride's outgrown her dreams of romance -- but not her wishes for motherhood. Wedding Sergeant Adam Martin will give her a daughter to cherish. Yet it's not just shy, sweet Hannah who's captured her affections. And Eleanor's arrival in Dry C Dry Creek - 18 Love Inspired - When Maegan discovers she and Lilly share a special trait, the two grow close.
Now the girl's handsome guardian, Clint Parker, fears he can't be what Lilly need Treasure Creek, Alaska, has only one pediatrician: But the former big-city doc is counting the weeks till his contract with the tiny town is up.
All so he can return to Los Angeles to Dry Creek - 17 Love Inspired - Thanks to his uncle posting a prayer request in the church bulletin, all of Dry Creek, Montana, thinks Conrad Nelson wants a wife. A busy mechanic, Conrad is doing just fine on his own. But then the very woman he described as the perfect wife drives Love is in the air this Christmas with two heartwarming holiday stories The holiday season brings quite a surprise for Virginia Parker.
Her former boss, Colter Wells, is back in Dry Creek--with a newly discovered daughter who needs some female gui Dry Creek - 16 Love Inspired - Christmas in Dry Creek For private investigator Wade Sutton, the town holds too many memories -- none of them fond -- of his childhood. Yet he can't say no when the sheriff asks him to secretly watch over a woman who might be in danger. Dry Creek - 15 Love Inspired - When her neighbor proposes a "practical" marriage, romantic Rene Mitchell throws the ring in his face.
Clay doesn't believe in romance Sisterhood - 4 Love Inspired - True, I've confided to my friends that I've had a crush on Rick Keifer since childhood. But will he ever see me as more than But when influenza claims her husband and baby, Elizabeth doesn't know if she can go on. Then a stranger approaches her with a p Dry Creek - 14 Love Inspired - That done, he can finally leave Dry Creek, Montana, in his dust.
Dry Creek - 13 Love Inspired - He wants more than just breakfast and banter with longtime friend Edith Hargrove. Hargrove has gotten under his skin and into his heart.
Sisterhood - 3 Love Inspired - The man gave up big bucks and the finer things in life to run a shelter for homeless teens. Thing is, I can't stop thinking Dry Creek - 12 Love Inspired - Back From The Big Time She could scarcely believe her eyes. An enormous tour bus had arrived in Dry Creek, and from it stepped hometown hero Duane Enger, now a music celebrity. Linda Morgan, owner of the local cafe, had thought her ex-boyfriend Sisterhood - 2 Love Inspired - I've spent way too much time hiding my family's past--and letting opportunities pass me by. Not even my boyfriend, Randy, Dry Creek - 11 Love Inspired - She wanted a safe haven to raise her kids, far from the troubles of the past.
Then an unusual theft cast suspicion on her family Her rich, spoiled, about-to-be-married cousin always loved making Julie White feel inferior. So to impress Cousin Elaine, Julie lets her think she's landed her dream job--as a wedding planner. But when Elaine's real wedding planner runs off with Dry Creek - 10 Love Inspired - A Mother's Day Mission Twenty-five years ago, a fender bender tore high school sweethearts Doris June Hargrove and Curt Nelson from each other's arms on the night they were planning to elope. And they hadn't spoken since. Now their widowed parents Sisterhood - 1 Love Inspired - I narrow my eyes without realizing it, staring at him long and hard.
I stand, not letting my gaze drop from his for even a moment. I extend a hand. I wait, the air around us beats with silent expectation. My fingertips tingle, waiting, wondering. A rustle of fabric precedes his movement.
He pushes his hand forward. Our palms connect solidly; his fingers wrap around mine and his thumb finds the sensitive patch of flesh bridging fingers to thumb. Warmth spreads like wildfire, ravaging me completely. I do not show the effect the simple touch has on me.