Maggie May's Diary

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Summary: Maggie May's Diary
Review: (...)I found the book to be superb! I was drawn back to my own high school days and recalled some of the students from that era. I then remembered my first 15 year reunion and the way some of the people had changed. A few were just as obnoxious as they had been in earlier years and some had become more sensitive to people's feelings. Coughlin was right on target. I enjoyed his dialogue, related to his characters, understood his scenes of intimacy, and felt for the individuals in the story as they faced the issues that challenged them. Once started, I could not put the book down, contrary to what the other reviewer stated. I also enjoyed reading the locations mentioned in the book. As a Mainer, I could visualize each place and put the characters in perspective. Having visited those areas years ago, it brought a feeling of nostalgia to me that I had not thought about in years. All in all, I found Maggie May's Diary to be a great read and I would recommend it highly to anyone who likes a romance novel with a wonderful biting twist.

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Summary: Maggie May Dreary!
Review: I began this book because a friend suggested it. I must say that I would not describe Maggie May as "strong" but, instead: egotistical, selfish, and immature. I trudged through the story until she became involved with the rich lawyer and then I could stand her no longer. I skipped to the end . I think the smartest character in the book is her ex-husband - he gets out in the first few chapters! The location has absolutly nothing to do with the story - just a gimmick to sell, sell, sell! I wonder if the same story will appear in Florida or California with the resturant and town names simply changed? Don't waste your money$!

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Summary: A must read story
Review: I have never read any of Thomas E Couglin books,but when we were vacationing in York Maine, I saw in a book store, they had him listed as a local author,I have since read the book when I returned to florida,Mr Coughlin made you feel like you were part of Maggie Mays life,and his writeing is so efficient I actually could picture the different areas of Maine he was writeing about.
From the minute I purchased the book,I was so intrigued by it I couldnt put it down,trust me this book was worth every penny.I cant wait to read Route 1.
Thank-You :-)

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Summary: Great Read
Review: I picked up Maggie May's Diary ... The storyline caught me quickly and was a pleasent and page turning read. Would highly recommend to everyone and have just ordered the companion book. Hope more books keep coming as the characters grow on you. Great Book !!!

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Summary: Not extraordinary
Review: I read this book because it was based in Manchester NH and Wells ME, two areas I know quite well. It was wonderful to read discriptions of places and be able to picture in my mind exactly the setting. The story line was not extraordinary, however. It seems a great deal of books I've read lately are about women who move on with life after their husbands walk out on them. This one also has a woman going in search of a lost love and how they rekindle old relationships. The best thing going for it was that it was short, so it was very quick. I wouldn't have wanted this book to go on much more than it did.

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Summary: Not extraordinary
Review: I read this book because it was based in Manchester NH and Wells ME, two areas I know quite well. It was wonderful to read discriptions of places and be able to picture in my mind exactly the setting. The story line was not extraordinary, however. It seems a great deal of books I've read lately are about women who move on with life after their husbands walk out on them. This one also has a woman going in search of a lost love and how they rekindle old relationships. The best thing going for it was that it was short, so it was very quick. I wouldn't have wanted this book to go on much more than it did.

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Summary: A Different Kind of Romance
Review: Maggie May's Diary is a different romance than any other I've ever read in that the heroine is not very likeable until the end of the story, but Brian Kelly is the kind of guy female readers fall in love with! As a girl who kept a diary in high school, I identified with the diary entries -- surprising since written by a male author! The story unfolds really nicely though and these 2 main characters play off each other very well; there are parts of the book that made me laugh out loud. I especially liked the setting of the story since I vacation in Maine a lot. And the ending of the book left me with a smile on my face!!! All in all, a refreshing change from the usual romance formula.

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Summary: Maggie May's Diary
Review: My family has vacationed in Wells for years. I picked this book up last summer and loved it. I am reading it for a second time now and loving it all over again. I would highly recomend it.

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Summary: We all have a had a Maggie May in our life.
Review: Thomas Coughlin is a outstanding auther. Take the journey to Brian Kelley route 1 and Maggie May's diary and you will be lost in a world you won't want to end.The first chapters grab you and there is no putting the book down.You will feel like your there in lowell, maine and all the places this book will take you. Thanks Thomas and please write some more.

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Summary: like a reunion- a fun renaissance!
Review: Tom Coughlin captures the feeling of revisiting a old love...everyone has done that...What is more impressive is the way he takes a female CPA from NH and makes her a strong person that eventually requires your empathy....She is too real to dislike..there are real life female CPAs in NH and they probably would vacation in Maine. Living in NH and knowing Perkin's Cove and Wells ME as well as I do, I find the plot real and Coughlin sensitive. He loves Maggie or he wouldn't put up with her...This book is for anyone who has ever looked back and searched for an old love....It is a great summer read and I have the feeling that Maggie May will appear again in a sequel...I am told that the book has taken the Maine coast by storm. I look forward to Coughlin's next book....He actually inspired me to publish my own novel. Thanks Tom!