It's a beautiful love story
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"There is someone for everyone." A little catchphrase I've heard all my life but never quite believed. This story is enough to make us believe. It's a beautiful love story.

Jack's younger sister is autistic. They come from a dysfunctional family. Jack is forced to run away with his sister to keep her safe. They've been on the run and in hiding for years. Finally settling down somewhere far away but always looking over their shoulders to make sure no one finds them.

Mark has Asperger syndrome. "Asperger syndrome is one of several previously separate subtypes of autism that were folded into the single diagnosis autism spectrum disorder (ASD)..." [...] , cited 10/28/16) I'm quoting that because I didn't know that Asperger is no longer an official medical diagnosis. It always amazes me the things I accidentally learn in books I'm reading for simple pleasure.

Both Jack and Mark are in their 30's. Mark is a fully functioning adult able to hide, or rather, work within, his limitations. When they meet it's attraction at first sight. But they have to work through each of their issues both separately and together before they can make a real go of it. Little sister Margarite turns out to be quite the matchmaker. :-)

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It's a feel good, low-angst read. My only complaint is that I would have liked it to be longer. Exploring each man's challenges more in depth and showing how Mark's knowledge could lead to resources that would help Margarite moving forward.

Don't let the fact that it seems to be part of a series mislead you. I'm very picky about that and generally won't enjoy stories when there's a past that I am not familiar with. This one truly stands alone. I didn't even notice any reference to past books in the series.

When you need a pick-me-up this is a great one to do the job.

Review ARC kindly received from Riptide Publishing via NetGalley.
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This book and movie together tell a beautiful story of love and life that anyone can relate to. Just two humans naturally falling in love and spending time getting to know one another and themselves. Armie Hammer's narration is peaceful and magical, adding a silken quality to the already poetic language of Elio's thoughts. I will definitely be listening to this story again and again.
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It was beautiful, it was graphic, it was romantically suspenseful. I fell in love with their love. I cried during the happy moments and I cried during the sad moments because it reminded me of pieces of my first summer love.
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So touching, I was immediately drawn into Richard and Giulianna's story. A deeply emotional and loving people, I am moved bt these two damaged people. All the time and distance can't dampen their love. It's a beautiful story as these two come together again. Love this story. This is a voluntary review of an advance reader copy of an advance reader copy.
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This is a beautiful love story, but not your average love story. Tami, a young Iranian woman, comes to America to temporarily live with her sister and brother-in-law in Arizona. Tami's parents once lived in America but returned to Iran when the Ayatollah gained power. Their hopes were for a more free Iran. These hopes were quickly dashed when the Ayatollah instituted oppressive religious views, including the banning of creative expression.

So Tami arrives in America (she left when she was only 2). Her goal is to secure an Iranian husband here and obtain permanent residency/citizenship.  Her sister, Maryam, tries to help Tami maintain the proper Iranian culture and standards while living in a free society. She finds a prospective husband, Haroum. Maryam's husband, Ardishir, although Iranian, is more moderate and embraces a more liberal philosophy on traditional Iranian mores when it comes to who Tami should marry. Haroun turns out to be a nutcase. Tami is running out of time. In the interim, she meets Ike, an American, and falls in love (but she won't admit it or permit it). Tami, with the help of friends, finds another husband, but he has his own issues.  I won't delve into the ending as I think it spoils the story.

If I had the time, I would have read this book in 1 sitting. Instead I read it in 4 days. I really couldn't put it down. I became so personally involved with the characters that I was secretly chiding Tami for some of her decisions, feeling her frustrations, and her elations.

The cons to this story are that it really didn't make sense that Tami, originally born in the US, would have to get a visa to live here (UNLESS, she had given up her citizenship when she moved to Iran).

This is a beautiful and timeless book. I would highly recommend to it to everyone, especially women.  It will leave you with a feeling of hope and happiness at the conclusion. I will look for Laura's future books to enjoy!
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I loved this story of love developing. It is a slow read but I was never bored with it. It's a story that follows the hero and heroine in their falling in love. It's a beautiful story, sometimes sad but very endearing. I truelly enjoyed it.
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My only regret is that this novel was not longer.  It is one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read, and Romance is not one of my favorite genres in contemporary literature.  With an economy of words, Waller says much, and there is much emotion to be felt via the two protagonists.  Because of its brevity, I will not say any more for fear of creating spoilers, which would be doing a great disservice to this splendid tale.

Read it!  You will be glad you did.
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This is such a love story, and I mean that in a straightforward way: girl mets boy, they flirt, date, fall in love, and eventually live happily ever after. They aren't thwarted by dark pasts, silly misunderstandings, or villainous exes. They simply learn to fit into each others' lives and commit to each other. It's very sweet. Maybe a little slow in parts, maybe a little long, but overall an enjoyable journey.

Paige is a Philadelphia girl who likes loud clothes, tall shoes, and speaking her mind. Her life is pretty good, she thinks, until her best friend/roommate moves out of state. Then Paige loses her job. She moves in with her boyfriend, who quickly tells her that she's not worth the effort of a relationship. Homeless and jobless, Paige moves in with her parents.

The problem is, her parents have retired to Mirabelle, a small town on the Florida panhandle. Paige hits Mirabelle like a mini-hurricane, causing the old biddies and gossips to turn against her and prevent her from finding a job. Her new life sucks just about as much as her old life. And then her car breaks down.

Brendan, the hot mechanic, tows her car, and that's pretty much the last bad day Paige ever has. You know what's cool about Brendan? He's not an aggressive silent type who thinks he's not good enough for her. No, Brendan tells her plainly, "And Paige, it's just a matter of time." I'd be lying if I said that didn't give me the shivers.

They circle around each other for about a week, then they kiss, and that's when I noticed how much this book differed from most books I read. Paige and Brendan date for over three months without having sex. I know! His narration doesn't constantly point out how uncomfortable his pants are, he doesn't narrate explicit fantasies, he just takes cold showers and waits because Paige wants to take things slow. When they do get down to business, the scenes are hot enough but not scorching.

Paige's parents are just about the most normal, supportive parents you can get in a book. Brendan's grandparents, sister, and friends are also normal and supportive. By the time I met the full cast of characters and saw how nice everyone was, I began to wonder if this book would have any conflict at all.

Paige's snippy coworkers and nosy neighbor contribute to the town gossip who writes an actual gossip blog, with fake names and innuendos and everything. I know small town novels always have gossips, but I was surprised that old ladies were high-tech enough to write blogs that people read. The rumors cause some drama but not enough to shake up the romance.

Basically this is a happy, feel-good love story with fun partners who support each other and talk to each other. This is the first in a series, and I am definitely interested in the next book. Undone is not very suspenseful, which made it seem more like real life. Sometimes in life you just date, hang out with your friends, and eat dinner with your parents. And that's pretty cool.

Rating: B+

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This is a beautifully written second chance romance story. All though it goes into a dark side of mental illness it's good that it shows the effects that a family members illness can have on a child even an adult child of someone so mentally ill. If Julia's father had taken it upon himself to get her mother help,he may have still been alive. But Julia showed that she loved her daughter enough that she wouldn't allow her to be near her mother for her safety. I'm glad Arron and Julia found their way back to the love they never really love. This story has so much depth that it's a beautiful story of how love can with stand alo t if we have each other's backs. I can hardly wait to see what's next by this amazingly talented author. I voluntarily decided to review this advanced reader copy because it's  a really good story.
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I am so blown away by this beautiful love story.  It has affected me like no other story maybe because it similarly parallels my own life/love. I really hope people read this book
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First of all, let me warn you. Everything Love Is was a bit confusing (at least for me). Especially the first part as you don't really know what is going on, who is narrating the story and when it is happening. This frustrated me a little, because you don't really start figuring things out until you've read at least 80 or 100 pages. So, if you start reading this book and feel a bit lost, do not worry and persevere because once you've more or less grasped what's going on, this becomes a beautiful story.

Baptiste, the main character, is a very interesting and surprising character and you can't help but warm to him. And as the story progresses and you find out more about him, even more. Slowly, you get to know the other characters in this story too, like Baptiste's latest client or the waitress he befriends on his local pub. They all play a key role in his story but they also have their own story to tell which makes for a very intriguing read.

The main topic of the book is definitely Love. Not falling in love but what loving means and what you are prepared to do and give up for love. This is not the most romantic story you'll ever read but it will definitely touch your heart. But then, Claire King also handles several more serious topics with such care and respect. This is definitely a novel that will make you think and reflect on your own life because what happens in it could happen to anyone of us.

All in all Everything Love is a complex and heart-breaking story that will stay with you for a long time.

Rating: 4 stars

I would like to thank the publishers for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
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When I read the blurb of this book I thought it sounded quirky and good and I was right, although it is not the normal romances I read it is a beautiful love story that had me laughing out loud and yes shedding a lot of tears. This book tells the story of two nineteen year olds who have such totally different families, which when they meet lets them open up and see a different life as they fall in love.

Maddie lives with her mother and disabled sister there are no fathers in the picture but there is lots of love through the struggle that is keeping everything as normal as possible for Bee, Maddies sister who has autism among other problems. There is no time for a personal life for Maddie and her and her mother work different shifts so as Bee is always cared for, but then Maddie meets Albert at the riding school that she takes Bee to, her world opens up and is about to change in such a good way.

Albert is still living at home with his cruel father and loving mother, although not happy at home he is working and saving to get away on his own, he loves the beach and surfing and has plans for the future but at the moment he works at a horse stable where they give riding lessons to disabled kids and he loves it he has real knack with the horses and works hard, then comes the day that he meets Maddie and it is like a light bulb goes off for him he is drawn to her and fate will get them on their first date.

This is such a moving and emotional story with all of the right feels as Maddie and Albert get to know each other, they open up about things that they have never spoken of before, see what other families are like and have such a fun time falling in love, the beach is a big part in the story as is Bee, Maddies sister. Maddie is a beautiful caring and loving heroine always there for the people she loves and shows such strength and Albert wow what a guy he knows how to make a girl laugh and smile he is caring and loving as well. I did really love this one there really are so many emotions throughout, ups and downs along the way, I highly recommend this one it is going to stay with me for a long time, thank you MS Robinson for a fabulous story.
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I didn't realize when I downloaded this that it was about gay men. But I had it so I read it. It is a love story. And I believe with all my heart that when you find love it's wonderful. The heart doesn't care, it just knows love. This is a good love story. I enjoyed it. Hope others will too.
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I am amazed at how beautifully and thoroughly this story was told through pictures and words scattered here and there. From the very beginning, I was pulled in the story, flipping back and forth through the pages, as I tried to read between the pictures to figure out what happened.

At first, Frank and Glory's love seems sweet and innocent. However, as the story moves along, their feelings for each other seem to border on obsessive. They seem to IM regularly even as their lives outside of each other deteriorate and they find themselves clinging to their love.

The cover suggests that this will be a cute summer read. It is not. Chopsticks is a deep work that explores the human psyche, making the reader question Glory's sanity and the true nature of her relationship with the people around her. This story can't be understood in one sitting and will probably require rereading (as I have found).

The pictures are beautiful; Glory's story is poignant. If you enjoy art, romance, mystery, and a touch of insanity, you'll be sure to enjoy this story in pictures.
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It was a beautiful beautiful love story. I read so many books that are just that. A book. A story sometimes you run into one that holds magic. This is one of those.
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This was a hard book for me to get into. I have been reading alot of steamy romances. This isn't so steamy as it is a beautiful love story. It will have you laughing and crying and cheering, over and over again.

There really is magic to this story and Ms. Krinard's writing as well.
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This book was incredible, it's a beautiful love story.

I like Leika, she's sweet and sincere, she's also a strong girl at first and woman after. What she lives is not easy but she keeps hope and just for that I respect her.

Dominic has changed from a sweet boy to a sexy and hot bad boy. He wants the approbation of his parents even if for me he won't have it anytime soon.

You must read this book.