Nicholas Sparks came to 6th and i in DC. My girls and I went to see him.
We all read and share his books.
Nicholas Sparks was an entertaining speaker.
It was a great event.
Nicholas Sparks and my girls
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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Down from the Clouds
Author: Marilyn Grey 
Publisher: Winslet Press
Pages: 149
Genre: New Adult
Source: Winslet Press
Goodreads: Gavin Kessler is one of the most sensitive and emotional people you’d ever know, except you’d never know it. Trying to find out how he feels is like pulling a one-hundred pound bucket of water out of a seventy foot well. But when he finally falls in love and meets the woman of his dreams, who is set on getting to know every part of him, for better or worse, his walls crumble as he is forced to stand face-to-face with the past he’s been avoiding.
Continue the stories of your favorite characters from Where Love Finds You in this sequel written from Gavin s perspective.
Ope’s Opinion: With Marilyn Grey, expect the unexpected in her books.
It was fun to see Gavin’s perspective. I enjoyed seeing his and Ella’s relationship grow. I loved Ella’s stand not to live with Gavin even while they were engaged. I also love the fact that there was no foul language in the book. This awesome love story is very romantic and mature.
I do want to know what happens to Sarah, Mwenye and the others.
Rating: Four Chairs – I like this book so much I know several friends to share it with. 
Where Love Finds You
Author: Marilyn Grey 
Publisher: Winslet Press
Pages: 158
Genre: Contemporary Young Adult
Source: Winslet Press
Goodreads: Ella and Matthew have many differences, but they share a common goal: to find the one person they are meant to spend their lives with.
Years ago, Ella Rhodes looked across a crowded cafe and saw the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. She left her number, but he never called. Wondering if he somehow missed the note on the back of the receipt, she spent her twenties waiting for this man to walk into her life again. After all this time, will Ella finally discover “the one” she’s been waiting for? Or, after being sent on various blind dates, will she give her heart to someone else?
Meanwhile, Matthew Ryan breaks up with his long-time girlfriend. Searching his heart he wonders if there is really a “one” for every person, or if there is simply a good, better, and best. Where does Lydia, the girl who would do anything for him, fit into the story of his life? Confused, Matthew sets out to explore his options and find the love he’s been looking for his entire life. Will he find love before it’s too late or will he lose everything?
Ope’s Opinion: This is a must read!!
The beginning didn’t move as fast as I would have liked, but keep reading… It is worth every minute of it. Watching Matt and Ella grow through their relationships makes you root for them.
These characters are well developed and their friends have interesting personalities you want to know more about.
The ending was absolutely amazing! I loved that it was not your traditional ending to a book. The twists were awesome and very unexpected. I do not want to say more – I don’t want to spoil it for anyone else.
I am starting the second book today!
Rating: Five Chairs – This book is so good it will be passed on and on and on…..
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