Helpful Score: 9
This is a beautiful story. Some parts are scary with the boys missing in the wildernes, and other parts made me cry. This book is on my keeper shelf because it's full of all kinds of emotions and as the reader, I felt every one of them.
Helpful Score: 3
Two young boys run away to try to force their divorced parents to get back together. Will it work? Anderson is a creditable story teller and an excellent writer.
Helpful Score: 2
Lovely romance with all the right ingredients. Former couple reunited by their two lively and conniving children. Catherine Anderson writes very heart warming books. I usually cry during each of her books and look forward to reading everything she has written.
Helpful Score: 2
Catherine Anderson's books never disappoint!
Helpful Score: 2
Story of Ellie and Tucker,divorced,kids plot to get parents back together.A good read...Funny...
Helpful Score: 1
this book made me cry, the best read in a long time.
Helpful Score: 1
I did like this book, but it took me forever to read. It was almost the end of the book before I got "hooked". The writing was good enough to keep me going, and the story itself was pretty good I just couldn't get into the groove with this one.
I can't even imagine being in Ellie's position. How she managed to keep going, given everything that she's been through was a feat in itself. Then to have to deal with her kid's hair brained plan... There would be two sorry kids if that was me. At the beginning of the book I was thinking, well they're just acting out, but by the end of the book all I could think was these kids need to be flogged!
But the love story between Ellie and Tucker was enough to keep me reading. There was one point when I was kind of scared for them. I wasn't really expecting there to be a sense of fear in the story. There were so many emotions worked into it. I think the mix of emotions was what really kept me reading.
I can't even imagine being in Ellie's position. How she managed to keep going, given everything that she's been through was a feat in itself. Then to have to deal with her kid's hair brained plan... There would be two sorry kids if that was me. At the beginning of the book I was thinking, well they're just acting out, but by the end of the book all I could think was these kids need to be flogged!
But the love story between Ellie and Tucker was enough to keep me reading. There was one point when I was kind of scared for them. I wasn't really expecting there to be a sense of fear in the story. There were so many emotions worked into it. I think the mix of emotions was what really kept me reading.
Helpful Score: 1
I hated this book, it seemed to go on forever.
Helpful Score: 1
This story is near and dear to my heart because it seemed so real and heartfelt. I could feel the pain of the whole family, and it made me cry. Of course, I am a sucker for a happy ending, and this book doesn't disappoint.
Helpful Score: 1
I love all of Catherine Anderson's books...she is an amazing writer, especially if you like modern novels.
Helpful Score: 1
romantic, heartwarming, second chance for love
(and who can resist a cut-out cover!
(and who can resist a cut-out cover!
Helpful Score: 1
It took me a while to get to read this book. It starts out with the couple divorced over the loss of a child. Not my favorite scenario. But, this is a beautiful story. There are many places to cry, and this is a very heart-felt read.
Helpful Score: 1
I really enjoyed this book. You know the outcome but how they get there is very interesting.
Helpful Score: 1
Another great Anderson romance - two kids decide their parents really should be together not divorced and how they manage to get them back together
Helpful Score: 1
Very good "Parent Trap" type book.
Anderson is outstanding, as usual. Great story.
I ordered this book thinking that I hadn't read it and I normally love Catherine Anderson's books. Well, I had previously read it and even when I realized that.....I continued reading it! The characters in this book draw you in and make you feel their heartache and dispair. This book makes you feel the sadness of divorce, the loss of a child and the effect these events have on children. Great book.
Tucker and Ellie Grant were devastated when their oldest son was killed in an accident. Their grief eventually led to their divorce. Now three years later, Ellie has a new job and a new house, Tucker has a new girlfriend, and they are getting on with their lives. But the kids aren't buying it. Zach and Kody know that their parents still love each other, so they come up with a plan to get them back together. They'll run away into the Oregon Wilderness and stay there until their parents agree to get back together.
This was a great story. It kind of had a "Parent Trap" feel to it since both ex's bring their significant others with them to help search in the wilderness for the boys. This is an emotional story and also an adventure. I highly recommend this book. My rating: 5 Stars.
This was a great story. It kind of had a "Parent Trap" feel to it since both ex's bring their significant others with them to help search in the wilderness for the boys. This is an emotional story and also an adventure. I highly recommend this book. My rating: 5 Stars.
another good read by catherine anderson, not her best but still a good book with substance
This book isn't necessarily bad, I just couldn't get into it. It wasn't whatI expected. Very family oriented.
This is a great vintage Catherine Anderson. If you like her you'll love this one.
The Tucker's are estranded because of the death of there son but the youngest sons feel that there parents should still be together to they hatch a plan to try to bring this about good reading.
This was another tear-jerker by this author. It involved a family and some of their issues.
Good read. I love Catherine Anderson's books.
Back Of Book-
Two years ago, Ellie Grant would have fallen apart at any reminder of her ex-husband, Tucker. But now she doesn't bat an eye when "their song" comes on the radio. She's unfazed by the thought of Tucker's perky new girlfriend. Ellie Grant is over him. And things are better fot Tucker as well. The single life agrees with him. And certainly they've both done a good job of being civil to each other, for the kids' sake.
But the kids aren't buying it. Zach and Kody are convinced that, deep down, thier paretns are still meant to be toghther. Up to their elbows in scheming and dreaming, the brothers hatch a plan; They'll run away from home into the Oregon wilderness and stay there until their parents agree to get back together. Surely Ellie and Tucker will come to the rescue-and to their senses.
Let the games begin and the sparks fly...
Two years ago, Ellie Grant would have fallen apart at any reminder of her ex-husband, Tucker. But now she doesn't bat an eye when "their song" comes on the radio. She's unfazed by the thought of Tucker's perky new girlfriend. Ellie Grant is over him. And things are better fot Tucker as well. The single life agrees with him. And certainly they've both done a good job of being civil to each other, for the kids' sake.
But the kids aren't buying it. Zach and Kody are convinced that, deep down, thier paretns are still meant to be toghther. Up to their elbows in scheming and dreaming, the brothers hatch a plan; They'll run away from home into the Oregon wilderness and stay there until their parents agree to get back together. Surely Ellie and Tucker will come to the rescue-and to their senses.
Let the games begin and the sparks fly...
The Always " amazing" Catherine Anderson will tug at your heartstrings in this widly romantic new novel
The always "Amazing" (Eliazabeth Lowell) Catherine Anderson will tug at your heartstrings in this wildly romantic new novel......
Two years ago, Ellie Grant would have fallen apart at any reminder of her ex-husband, Tucker. But now she doesn't bat an eye when "their song" comes on the radio. She's unfaxed by the thought of Tucker's perky new girlfriend. Ellie Grant is over him. And things are better for Tucker as well. The single life agrees with him. And certainly they've both done a good job of being civil to each other, for the kids' sake.
But the kids aren't buying it. Zach and Kody are convinced that, deep down, their partents are still meant to be together. Up to their elbows in scheming and dreaming, the brothers hatch a plan: They'll run away from home into the Oregon wilderness and stay there until their parents agree to get back together. Surely Ellie and Tucker will come to the rescue--and to their sences.
Let the games begin and the sparks fly......
Two years ago, Ellie Grant would have fallen apart at any reminder of her ex-husband, Tucker. But now she doesn't bat an eye when "their song" comes on the radio. She's unfaxed by the thought of Tucker's perky new girlfriend. Ellie Grant is over him. And things are better for Tucker as well. The single life agrees with him. And certainly they've both done a good job of being civil to each other, for the kids' sake.
But the kids aren't buying it. Zach and Kody are convinced that, deep down, their partents are still meant to be together. Up to their elbows in scheming and dreaming, the brothers hatch a plan: They'll run away from home into the Oregon wilderness and stay there until their parents agree to get back together. Surely Ellie and Tucker will come to the rescue--and to their sences.
Let the games begin and the sparks fly......
I just recently dicovered Catherine Anderson and I am thrilled that I did. Her stories are so sweet. I am on the lookout now for Sun Kissed.
Two years ago, Ellie Grant would have fallen apart at any reminder of her ex-husband, Tucker. But now she doesn't bat an eye when "their song" comes on the radio. She's unfazed by the thought of Tucker's perky new girlfriend. Ellie Grand is over him. And thing are better for Tucker as well. The single life agrees with him. And certainly they've both done a good job of being civil to each other, for the kids' sake.
But the kids aren't buying it. Zach and Kody are convinced that, deep down, their parents are still meant to be together. Up to their elbow in scheming and dreaming, the brothers hatch a plan: They'll run away from home into the Oregon wilderness and stay there until their parents agree to get back together. Surely Ellie and Tucker will come to the rescue-and to their senses.
But the kids aren't buying it. Zach and Kody are convinced that, deep down, their parents are still meant to be together. Up to their elbow in scheming and dreaming, the brothers hatch a plan: They'll run away from home into the Oregon wilderness and stay there until their parents agree to get back together. Surely Ellie and Tucker will come to the rescue-and to their senses.
Two years ago, Ellie Grant would have fallen apart at any reminder of her ex-husband, Tucker. But now she doesn't bat an eye when "their song" comes on the radio. She's unfazed by the thought of Tucker's perky new girlfriend. Ellie Grant is over him. And things are better for Tucker as well. The single life agrees with him. And certainly they've both done a fine job of being civil to each other, for the kids' sake...
