Quick Read; wonderful story
598814
John Muir's account of his days with Stickeen is absolutely wonderful. I was a little concerned that a nonfiction piece from the late 1800's would be boring - John Muir is anything but boring. Muir's description of Stickeen brings the little dog to life; his details about adventures in the Alaskan cold leave you reaching for a warm blanket and a steaming cup of chocolate! The novella (almost short story) reads very quickly. It's a great companion piece to Samual Hall Young's "Alaska Days with John Muir." After all, Stickeen was Young's dog; the little rascal just decided to attach himself to Muir and conquer Alaska alongside of the intrepid naturalist. Highly recommended for any dog lover!
4383291
I really enjoyed this short story.  It is very touching despite its very short length. Because it is so short there isn't a lot to the plot, nor is there much character development.  Nevertheless, I found it quite satisfying.  Abby is running away from an unwanted marriage.  She has been betrothed since infancy to a man she has never met, but has heard a lot of negative things about.  Time is running out for the two to get married, and Abby has been unable to convince her parents to break the betrothal contract.  While on the run, Abby hits a spot of trouble at which time, Will, the hero, comes to the rescue.  Within a couple of hours the two are in love and get their HEA.  I really liked Will....a whole lot.  As another reviewer said, Abby was a bit silly.  But considering she was only 18 and had lived a very sheltered life, that was to be expected.  Besides, Abby did realize, to some extent, how silly her behavior was at times and was even able to laugh at herself.  This  story is the perfect length to read while waiting at an appointment or at bedtime.  If you enjoy this genre of books, are looking for a light quick read, and is willing to suspend disbelief you might want to give this little book a try.
4037577
I really enjoyed this story, the characters were great.  It's a very quick read.  I enjoy this author very much and will be happy to read the rest of this series when they are available.
204413
This was a pretty quick read, but a great story that also shares the love of Christ! I would recommend it to anyone!
641973
This was a fun, quick read. I thought the characters were very believable and the island setting was appealing too.

My only real complaint...A bit "heavy" on minor details at times, somewhat repetitive in places, that's why I'm taking off one star. Didn't like the "twitching eyebrow" references in particular, that seemed a bit silly.

 Overall though, an enjoyable story that I read in one afternoon. I plan to check out more of this author's kindle books soon too, especially those that feature pets.

Geraldine Helen Hartman author and avid product/book reviewer.
104752
I'm not going to tell any details of this book, as I think you should read it for yourself. I absolutely loved this story enough to read it in less than 4 hours. I think I will keep it and read it again real soon. I absolutely have to find the next book in hopes that it is every bit as good as this one is.
3650732
I absolutely loved this book! it was a quick read but completely engrossing. The ending was a surprise that I wasn't expecting (at all), but I loved it all the same. I really hope more of this story will be written.
3211166
Sweet story, didn't want to put it down. It was a quick read. I plan to get the entire series.
4287464
This was fun and quick to read - time well spent. The story is engaging, thoughtful with very little fluff and drives you to continue. Keep 'em coming!
158352
My review is going to be short and sweet as I would not want to give away anything more than is included in the synopsis. Im so glad I took the time to read this delightful story (really a novella length). Well-written and fast-paced, you will fall in love with unassuming Jocelyne Guerbette from the beginning of the book. Not only does the story contain well-developed characters and unexpected twists, it also encourages us to examine our values and consider what truly matters in life. Not a literary tour de force, this is a compelling and quick read and I could not put it down!
2725201
I enjoyed this story and I look forward to reading the rest of it. It is a quick read but draws you in just as quick. It gives you a small taste of what can be between the two.
1035241
This was a quick read and a fast-moving story. I was invested in Gwendy by a few pages in, a testament to the writing and character development. There was nothing extraneous to pull from the main tale, and there was an undercurrent of foreboding the entire way through, drawing me back to the book often and for extended periods of (work-neglecting) reading.
4841731
I jumped right into this book with little idea what to expect, and let me tell you, I wasn't disappointed. This is a wonderful and touching story, and I love how it deals more with overcoming internal conflicts and accepting one's self than it does with the outside supervillains. Shadow and Bean are absolutely adorable. You kind of just want to cuddle both of them and tell them it's all going to be okay. Especially Shadow. :3

Anyway! If you're looking for a fast-paced story with an incredibly diverse cast, this is definitely a great candidate. The characters are charming, the writing is smooth and has some wonderful, quirky expression (serious writer jealousy here). My only "complaint" is that I felt a little rushed at the start? It might be because I don't read YA often, but I felt like a more immersive and slow beginning would've added weight to the story as a whole. It sure wasn't enough to ruin the story as a whole, and you get used to the pace quickly, allowing Kayla Bashe to sweep you into her world
2033180
This sounded like a good love story. I was not disappointed.

It is also a quick read. Just long enough. I love a story with a happy ending.

This is filled with hope,love,angst, and good feelings.

I've never read this author before but I'm already primed to buy another book of hers as I look for it.
4730454
I loved this short story. Simply written, strikes just the right pace and tone for the occurrences. A romance with feeling and care for the Native American setting, and an unexpected ending. It conveys movingly the feeling and reality shifts so much a part of this spiritual people.
281797
This story is an easy to read, and heartfelt. I came to love the character, and quickly ordered the series of books. My only complaint is that I am now waiting for more!!
3393008
I really liked this story. It was short, sweet, and heartfelt. The editing was pretty good, and it only took me about 20 minutes to read. If I had to complain about something, it would be that this wasn't a full length book. I would have liked to get to know the characters better.