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jansbookcorner's review
4.0
With this short story I’ve read all of Joshilyn Jackson’s books. None of them have disappointed. This was another good one.
judithdcollins's review
5.0
My only regret is I did not read this e-book novella until after I completed Someone Else Love Story. I highly recommend reading this first; however, each can be a standalone. This book made me smile for many reasons.
It was so nice to be taken back to Lumpkin County (Dahlonega, GA), as felt myself being transported there with each word on the tablet. Having lived in Buckhead (Atlanta) for years, a dear friend of mine lived in Lumpkin County (about an hour north of Atlanta off Georgia 400) and his house was on Lake Lanier, so visited often.
I loved the quaint old historic town in Dahlonega, GA and frequently visited (The Smith House, Paul Thomas Chocolates, The Corkscrew Café, Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery Restaurant, The Crimson Moon Café, The Smith House, Connie's Ice Cream Parlor, Lily Creek Lodge, Hiker Hostel, Mountain Laurel Creek Inn and Spa and what used to be Renee’s Restaurant. There were many memories there and also having a home in Big Canoe, GA and Dahlonega was nearby for wine tastings and plenty of good mountain hiking and waterfalls.
This was a beautifully written short story about becoming a mother and what it means, setting the stage for the poignant “Someone Else’s Love Story”. There is an excerpt from SELS included, as well.
I highly recommend both and am now working my way back through Joshilyn Jackson’s previous older books. She has just made it to my favorite author list and looking forward to diving into all books. She has charm, wit, tenacious and passion, reflected throughout each of her books!
Nice to find another highly talented Georgia author-full of imagination, a fantastic storyteller, and definitely knows the Deep South.
It was so nice to be taken back to Lumpkin County (Dahlonega, GA), as felt myself being transported there with each word on the tablet. Having lived in Buckhead (Atlanta) for years, a dear friend of mine lived in Lumpkin County (about an hour north of Atlanta off Georgia 400) and his house was on Lake Lanier, so visited often.
I loved the quaint old historic town in Dahlonega, GA and frequently visited (The Smith House, Paul Thomas Chocolates, The Corkscrew Café, Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery Restaurant, The Crimson Moon Café, The Smith House, Connie's Ice Cream Parlor, Lily Creek Lodge, Hiker Hostel, Mountain Laurel Creek Inn and Spa and what used to be Renee’s Restaurant. There were many memories there and also having a home in Big Canoe, GA and Dahlonega was nearby for wine tastings and plenty of good mountain hiking and waterfalls.
This was a beautifully written short story about becoming a mother and what it means, setting the stage for the poignant “Someone Else’s Love Story”. There is an excerpt from SELS included, as well.
I highly recommend both and am now working my way back through Joshilyn Jackson’s previous older books. She has just made it to my favorite author list and looking forward to diving into all books. She has charm, wit, tenacious and passion, reflected throughout each of her books!
Nice to find another highly talented Georgia author-full of imagination, a fantastic storyteller, and definitely knows the Deep South.
casimoore's review
4.0
Short story, read as a prelude to "Someone else's Love story". Interesting and page turning. Very quick read.
emilyholladay's review
5.0
This is an amazing preview to Someone Else's Love Story. As always, Joshilyn Jackson makes you fall in love with the characters before you're hardly able to turn the first page.
piperkitty81's review
3.0
I listened to this short prequel to “Someone Else’s Love Story” before starting that one. I love when the author narrates their own books and I loved how she narrated the other 3 longer novels of hers that I’ve listened to so far, but this one she seemed to often use a baby-ish voice for the main character in her late teens and early 20’s and it was annoying at times. However the short novel itself was very good and had that suspense and creepy moments. I loved the message of moms fully opening their eyes to the child that they have and make sure they have what they need and not be willfully blind to any potential issues or challenges that their child may have, because it doesn’t fit the picture the moms create in their heads.
kdtoverbooked's review
3.0
What a nice little appetizer before I start the follow up, Someone Else's Love Story. I always enjoy Joshilyn Jackson's stories and this didn't disappoint.
buymorebooks's review
4.0
Love this author. She takes simple themes and fills them with the deep meaning that is present in all our lives.
5elementknitr's review
4.0
I love this author. This is a great short "pre-story" of Someone Else's Love Story.
The girl in this story is scary as hell. I hope we see her again in later stories!
The girl in this story is scary as hell. I hope we see her again in later stories!
sunny76's review
4.0
I really liked this short - one creepy stalker! Joshilyn can write weirdo very well! Can't wait for her next novel!
dlew's review
3.0
I was enjoying this book until it came to a very sudden end. I was looking forward to the next 200 pages.
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