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Summary: A touching story--get the rest of the series too!
Review: Jack McLaughlin came to Springwater with little more than bitter memories of the Civil War -- and a secret. Wounded by betrayal and fearing the wrath and hurt of his parents, he decides to keep his true identity a secret. Unable to face them he is need for closure, for forgiveness he knows they will be unable to give, he decides to keep his identity a secret. Keeping a low profile, he takes a room at Springwater's new boarding house, watching them from afar. Uncharacteristically impulsive, Olivia Darling left the East after her controlling aunt's death and opened a boarding house in Springwater. The town's citizens greet her with open arms, yet she finds it hard to accept their friendship. Her aunt had never found her worthy of much, so she has erected barriers to protect herself from hurt, and she hasn't learned how to love. Until Jack drifts into her life. As the warmth and joy of the Christmas season creep around her wall of protection, she is not only thrilled to find the people of Springwater are genuine, she also finds that her heart is open to the sweetness and love Jack offers her. With the surprising revelation of Jack's true name, there will be a change in Springwater. Can this Christmas in hold a special miracle for Jack and Olivia? In grand tradition, Ms. Miller brings us back to Springwater, Montana. This is a heartwarming tale, one that will draw a reader in and capture her attention until the book is finished. The characters are well drawn, and they are well-balanced--the secondary characters enrich the tale without overshadowing Jack and Olivia's story.
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Summary: A touching story--get the rest of the series too!
Review: Jack McLaughlin came to Springwater with little more than bitter memories of the Civil War -- and a secret. Wounded by betrayal and fearing the wrath and hurt of his parents, he decides to keep his true identity a secret. Unable to face them he is need for closure, for forgiveness he knows they will be unable to give, he decides to keep his identity a secret. Keeping a low profile, he takes a room at Springwater's new boarding house, watching them from afar. Uncharacteristically impulsive, Olivia Darling left the East after her controlling aunt's death and opened a boarding house in Springwater. The town's citizens greet her with open arms, yet she finds it hard to accept their friendship. Her aunt had never found her worthy of much, so she has erected barriers to protect herself from hurt, and she hasn't learned how to love. Until Jack drifts into her life. As the warmth and joy of the Christmas season creep around her wall of protection, she is not only thrilled to find the people of Springwater are genuine, she also finds that her heart is open to the sweetness and love Jack offers her. With the surprising revelation of Jack's true name, there will be a change in Springwater. Can this Christmas in hold a special miracle for Jack and Olivia? In grand tradition, Ms. Miller brings us back to Springwater, Montana. This is a heartwarming tale, one that will draw a reader in and capture her attention until the book is finished. The characters are well drawn, and they are well-balanced--the secondary characters enrich the tale without overshadowing Jack and Olivia's story.
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Summary: Springwater Christmas
Review: Just finished reading this lovely book... I always enjoy L.L. Miller's books and this was no exception. A lovely and realistic romance - with good story lines. I definitely recommend it :)
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Summary: Springwater Christmas
Review: Just finished reading this lovely book... I always enjoy L.L. Miller's books and this was no exception. A lovely and realistic romance - with good story lines. I definitely recommend it :)
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Summary: Not just for the holidays!
Review: That's right, I wish the Springwater Series never had to end. It was extremely good from beginning to end. The final book Speringwater Christmas really had a wonderful story. Since the series had to end--------what a way to end!
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Summary: I am dissapointed that this series has ended
Review: That's right, I wish the Springwater Series never had to end. It was extremely good from beginning to end. The final book Speringwater Christmas really had a wonderful story. Since the series had to end--------what a way to end!
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Summary: Not just for the holidays!
Review: The title led me to believe that this was a warm fuzzy book appropriate for the holidays. However the reviews set me straight and i decided to read it. I had not read the prequels to this so the characters were all new. The story line is aptly told in other reviews. This is an excellent story, certainly with a different plot, that is about friendship, love, and forgiveness. The hero......jack/will/wesley is a hunk by any name. His emotions bare his soul to us. Olivia is a "spinster" with an enormous amount of love to offer once she opens herself up to those possibilities. I wish ms miller would have made olivia a bit less spinsterish and perhaps not referred to her so often as being a prickly spinster.You could see the evolution happening but unfortunately the book ended too quickly. I am very glad I picked this one up and would read it again.......even in the summer.
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Summary: A must read
Review: This book was touching and wonderful. I didn't think I would like it, but I really enjoyed this book. I am on my 3rd reading of it.
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Summary: Real life issues from the past world.
Review: This book was touching and wonderful. I didn't think I would like it, but I really enjoyed this book. I am on my 3rd reading of it.
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Summary: Jack & Olivia
Review: Two sad and embittered people, one man, one woman, find love in Springwater. Jack is keeping his identity secret because he hated what the Civil War had done, and Olivia has pent-up passion, let loose by the warmth of Jack's arms and love. This book was definitely for those who have a mushy heart! If you like A Springwater Christmas, you will also love Eternal Undying Love by Brett Keane.
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