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MAY 1, 2012
A long list of life events, without the emotional depth to draw readers in. Full review >
FEB. 1, 2010
A likable heroine doesn’t compensate for a lackluster narrative. Full review >
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FEB. 3, 2009
Things may not work out perfectly for Valentine in this first installment, but Trigiani (Home to Big Stone Gap, 2006, etc.)... Full review >
NOV. 7, 2006
Cloyingly sweet tale about life and loss in a small country town. Full review >
JUNE 28, 2005
Reams of furnishings detail and messy family histrionics. Full review >
JULY 8, 2003
Silly but romantic stuff, written in a state of never-ending swoon. Full review >
JULY 16, 2002
Down-home dialogue gives a big lift to Ave’s agonies. Full review >
MAY 22, 2001
As corny as a county fair, but appealing in its way. Full review >
APRIL 4, 2000
a homiletic drama. (First printing of 150,000; author tour) Full review >
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