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Book Reviews of Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3)

Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3)
Waking Up in Charleston - Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3
Author: Sherryl Woods
ISBN-13: 9780778323365
ISBN-10: 0778323366
Publication Date: 5/1/2006
Pages: 400
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 161 ratings
Publisher: Mira
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 46 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great way to tie up the final characters in this trilogy. It can stand alone, but I recommend reading the other two also. Those are a bit better than this last one - but not much.
redhatter avatar reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 577 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a fantastic sequal to "Flirting With Disaster" It answers the questions, "Will Amanda and her father Big Max ever forgive each other and what secret is Big Max hiding", and "Will Amanda and Caleb ever get together" a very exciting book.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 74 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is the 3rd & last book in Sherryl Woods's Low Country Trilogy. This is Maggie & Caleb's story. Will Caleb & Maggie & her children find a way to be together? Sherryl Woods again includes serious topics & humor into her story. The story leaves you with a couple of characters that you would like to know more about.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 109 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a great book.

She's in love with her preacher...... Estranged from her wealthy arrogant father( who now is sick),a widow with 3 children, Amanda falls for her gorgeous preacher.
CALEB CAN COUNT ON FINGERS AND TOES WHY HIS ATTRACTION TO WIDOWED AMANDA IS PLAIN WRONG. He is keeping not one but two secrets from her, but he can't help trying to build a place for himself in her heart.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on
Helpful Score: 1
"But it's not as if Amanda O'Leary set out to fall for the most gorgeous (and unattainable)man this side of Soouth Carolina Low Country. It's just that he organized building a cozy home for her and her children at a time when the future looked darker than blackstrap molasses. Not even her own father, the arrogant and wealthy Big Max, would have done as much for her. But that's a whole other kettle of fish."


I really enjoyed reading this tale of struggle, forgiveness and compassion. Sheryl Woods, writes compelling love stories which I totally enjoy reading
precycle avatar reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 87 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Seems to be the follow up to "Flirting with Disaster" . Set in South Carolina's Low Country.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 44 more book reviews
just finished this series and truly enjoyrd as ,Sherryl makes the reader feel as tho she or he our right there in the plot Another +for her.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 11 more book reviews
Sherryl Woods just makes you feel like you are know these family members personally. Love her books!!
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 7 more book reviews
I love Sherryl Woods, but this one was particularly good. Good characters, real issues. A very enjoyable read.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 2 more book reviews
great book
rachelsbooks avatar reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 91 more book reviews
Great ending for the Charlston Triology.

Book 1. "The Back Up Plan"
Book 2. "Flirting With Disaster"
Book 3. "Waking Up In Charleston"

This book can be read alone with no problem but I would highly recommend reading the first two in this series before cracking this one open. All of the characters in this third novel are from the previous two stories and it makes it all the more enjoyable to read this one if you understand the secondary characters beforehand.

Waking Up in Charleston is the story of young widow Amanda O'Leary and her love for the town pastor, Caleb. Amanda is trying to put her life back together after loosing her husband, her home and all the "stuff" that matters most. She has been estranged from her dad, Big Max, since she married her late husband and has been fighting to survive without the very wealthy backing of him ever since.

Caleb is falling in love, has fallen in love, and wants to give Amanda and her three kids the world. But he thinks he can't give her EVERYTHING she wants so he fights his feelings and tries his best to stay away... We all know how THAT works out!!! In the meantime he is trying to befriend Big Max secretly, in hopes of bringing he and his daughter Amanda back together before its too late.

Sherryl Woods is an excellent writer. She sucks you in with her amazing talent for writing characters that become your friends and family. Strongly recommend this series for anyone who enjoys humor, love, friendship, romance and family in their stories.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 6 more book reviews
will make you happy & sad both sometimes at the same time
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 187 more book reviews
Oh God! She's in love with the preacher.
But it's not as if Amanda O'Leary set out to fall for the most gorgeous(and unattainable0man this side of South caarolina Low Country. It's just that he organized building a cozy home for her and her children at a time when the future looked darker than blackstrap molasses. Not even her father, the arrogant and wealthy Big Max, would have done as much for her. But thats a whole other kettle of fish.
Caleb can count on fingers and toes why his attraction to Amanda is plain wrong. How can he objectivly counsel this chin-up spitfire without letting his emotions--and imagination--run wild? And now that Big Max has burdened him with not one secret, but 2, he knows his priorities shoud be mending fences between father and daughter--but he can;t help trying to build a place for himself in her heart first.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 11 more book reviews
A love story between a widow and a minister. It's a very
pleasant read.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 11 more book reviews
great story. the last of 3 and my favorite of them as well!
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 167 more book reviews
Not as thrilling as the other related books, but still a good read.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 42 more book reviews
not one of my favorites of Sherryl's.
Lelopit avatar reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 273 more book reviews
Woman finds out that she is love with her preacher...very quirky romantic novel
lolagranola avatar reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 48 more book reviews
Great characters and dialogue.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 15 more book reviews
Another good book by Sherryl Woods. It's always nice to cuddle up with one of her books on a cold, quiet night!
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 42 more book reviews
A book to make you feel good.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 48 more book reviews
Now it's Amanda O'Leary's turn to find love and she finds it with the handsome preacher who helped get her home built. This is the third in Sherryl Woods romances set in the South Carolina Low Country.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 145 more book reviews
The charming and emotional conclusion to Sherryl Woods' Low Country Trilogy. This novel focuses mostly on Amanda and Caleb's story--the preacher is looking out for the widow and her three children, and ultimately wants to make that a permanent and personal responsibility. Woods creates wonderful supporting characters and a very appealing story.
tchrmsb avatar reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 173 more book reviews
This book, the third in the trilogy, was by far my favorite...if I was ever forced to choose, that is! The entire series is dynamite and this book completed the story lines with beauty.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 180 more book reviews
A good romantic, family novel set in the Charleston low-country.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 223 more book reviews
Great book. You will love this sequel to Flirting with Disaster.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 53 more book reviews
While I don't like this book as much as Woods' Flirting with Disaster, I do like Woods' ability to create interesting characters and scenarios in the community surrounding the main protagonists.
reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 436 more book reviews
This was the last book of the Trilogy and I really liked it a lot. However, it left me feeling a little cheated because some of the plot loose ends were never tied up. Leads me to think there are other books out there about some of the characters in this book. All in all, I really loved this book and the entire Trilogy. Highly recommend it.
Cathe avatar reviewed Waking Up in Charleston (Charleston Trilogy, Bk 3) on + 201 more book reviews
Oh, God!
She's in love with a preacher.

But it's not as if Amanda O'Leary set out to fall for the most gorgeous (and unattainable) man this side of South Carolina Low Country. It's just that he organized building a cozy home for her and her children at a time when the future looked darker than blackstrap molasses. Not even her own father, the arrogant and wealthy Big Max, would have done as much for her. But that's a whole other kettle of fish.

Caleb can count on fingers and toes why his attraction to widowed Amanda is plain wrong. How can he objectively counsel this chin-up spitfire without letting his emotions--and imagination--run wild? And now that Big Max has burdened him with not one secret, but two, he knows his priorities should be mending fences between father and daughter--but he can't help trying to build a place for himself in her heart first....