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I enjoyed very much The story of Sassy Sweetwater (review), also by this author, so when I saw that this new novel was on tour, I couldn’t say no to read and review it.
The Cassidys might look like an exemplary family, but if you look closely, you will find out some of their issues, which even they still don’t know they have. Lily Cassidy, a girl of sixteen, has her first serious relationship with a boy called Pierce; the problem is that her younger brother, Dalton, has seen them and gets to the conclusion that he has to do something to defend Lily’s virtue. Ryan Cassidy, their father, is worried because he is sure he is falling in love with the last of his lovers and, besides, he is noticing that his daughter Lily is spending too much time with his bastard son, Pierce. Of course nobody but Pierce’s mother and Ryan himself knows about that affair that happened so long ago. Finally, Rose Cassidy, the mother, is beginning to feel sexually attracted towards a member of the women’s club – a woman, no need to say.
Yes, you are right: everything is going to explode. All at once 😉
I know you are thinking this is like a soap opera but in a book (and it is!), but seriously: it works for me. I got gripped from the beginning, and by the time you get to know why Ryan doesn’t want Lily to have any intimacy with Pierce, you can’t stop reading. There are moments in which the story only gives you some clues about what’s happening – and later the author explains the situation through one of the characters – and other moments in which the reader is taken directly into the middle of the action.
There are secrets, murder, blackmailing, sex (non explicit) and love, which can take many shapes. You have no time to get bored with Vera’s stories.
Information about the author:
- Vera Jane Cook’s Website
- Vera Jane Cook on Twitter
- Vera Jane Cook on Facebook
- Book on amazon.com ♦ Book on Goodreads
Giveaway
You can win a physical copy (US only) or an ebook copy of Where the wildflowers grow.
To enter, just leave a comment saying you want the book!
It’s open until February 8; I will announce the winner on February 9.
¡Good luck!
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Thanks for taking part in the tour. I’m so glad you enjoyed Were the Wildflowers Grow!
Now Vera has another fan, Teddy. Thank you!
Secrets, blackmailing and murder? I’m in! I love books about families that appear great on the outside but are a bit nuts on the inside.
Yes, this is THAT kind of family, Allison 😉
Does it mean you want to enter the giveaway?
Oww this sounds like an interesting family. Thank you for sharing your review.
Indeed, the Cassidys are interesting, to say the least 😛
You want to enter the giveaway?
I want this book! I don´t know why but it reminds me the Allende´s book, “La casa de los espíritus”, have you read it?
Indeed, I need more English books for your challenge! Fortunately this year seems that I´m on schedule. 🙂
I read it but it was so long ago that I don’t remember very much. Anyway, this is not like that book, but it’s gripping too, so good luck for the giveaway!!
This year you’ll get it, I’m sure!
Of course I want this book, sounds very interesting. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Good luck, L!!
This sounds rather juicy! Count me in, please. Oh, please!
Of course, Sherrey, good luck!
I love secrets and mystery and if you add a little blackmail I think I’m in! Especially if all hell breaks loose 😀
As you can imagine, they can’t keep those kind of secrets forever, so it is going to be huge 😉 Good luck, Mel!
Oooooh I just loooooove everything exploding at once! So much fun to read about!!! Thank you for linking up to the Spread the Love Linky Party! Even though it’s my last week of hosting, April @ The Steadfast Reader will be taking over, which is super exciting! More info to come. . . 😀
Ohh Rebecca, I’m glad I entered the last linky party; I’ve been busy with all the exams and I just couldn’t make it on time most of the times; a pity! But I’m also glad to hear that it will go on in another blog 😀
Do you want to enter the giveaway?
No thank you. . . even though I’d love to, I have WAY too many books to read at the moment that I need to get to first! 😀 I’m on an accepting-books ban and a library ban until I make a dent in the ones I own.
I perfectly understand… I have the same problem, and all the books I get requests for look so great!!
This does sound very good, and I echo Rebecca, everything happening at once is great in a book.
So does that mean you enter the giveaway, Charlie? 😉 good luck!