Sydney Green was born and raised in Brooklyn but, her beloved neighborhood seems to keep changing everyday. Neighbors who she knew her entire life are disappearing, for sale signs are popping up, and new condos are sprouting up everywhere. Sydney feels that her community is losing it's past and present. She decided to create a walking tour to encourage others to learn about the community's history. She finds an unlikely assistant in one of the new arrivals to the block and her neighbor, Theo. As Sydney and Theo begin to research the community's history, they realize something darker is lurking beneath the surface.
I thought this was going to be an interesting book but, it turned out to be a flop. The book took forever to get to the plot. I read more than sixty percent of the book and I decided that the book was no longer worth the effort. The author slowly builds up the story and starts to hint where the story goes but, it just took to long to get there. I didn't care for any of the characters and didn't like that Sydney was mean to Theo when he was trying to be nice to her. Theo did do some silly things but, I don't think some of it warranted Sydney's venom at times. I thought the author's writing style was off-putting during some parts of the novel. However, I did like learning the interesting facts about Brooklyn and I actually ended up researching it some more and taking my own walking tour.
Caroline Chapman thought she was going to marry the man of her dreams. However, when her engagement is called off, she is determined to start again. She moves across the country to start her dream job planning events in historical mansions. Carolina feels that she has finally got her life back on track.
Linda Riley has the perfect life on the outside. She has an adoring husband, two kids, and is actively involved in church and the community. However, she receives a diagnosis that shatters her life. In order to save her son, she must reveal her deepest darkest secret.
Linda and Caroline are connected to past events. As their secret comes to light, will the pair be able to come to terms with their past?
I thought the novel was an enjoyable read. I was unsure of what Caroline saw in Dillion. He seemed like the type of person that only thought of her when it was convenient for him. I didn't even feel any romantic vibes during their interactions. I enjoyed reading the conversations with Linda's kids and their interaction. It was nice seeing the community rally behind him. Overall, I thought the novel was a good read.
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When past secrets hold the
only key to hope for the future…
Caroline Chapman is
reeling from a broken engagement. Determined to start again, she moves
cross-country for her dream job of planning events in the historical mansions
of Newport, Rhode Island. Just as her life is getting back on track, she gets
an email that shakes her very foundations.
Linda Riley’s life looks
picture perfect - a wonderful husband, two great kids, involved in church and
the community. Then comes the diagnosis that shatters the facade. In order to
save her son’s life, she must reveal secrets that can rip everything apart.
Connected by more than painful circumstances, these two women discover a sacred
bond. In this beautiful story of love, loss, and the fight for life, Caroline
and Linda experience the reality that life doesn’t always go according to The Plans We Made.
Kathryn Cushman graduated with a degree in pharmacy from
Samford University. After hanging up her lab coat, she shifted her focus toward
writing. Her previous works have received multiple nominations for both the
Carol Award and the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award. The Plans We Made is her tenth
published novel.
Lauren Beccue graduated from
Holy Cross with a BA in English and now lives with her family in Santa Barbara.
She writes about faith and family, with an emphasis on agricultural passages of
the Bible. This is her first novel.
Now, go buy your copy of The Plans We Madeonline or at a local bookstore, then be sure to head to
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THREE CUSTOM PENCILS:
Make Your Plans in Pencil
The Plans We Made
Proverbs 19:21
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Lauren with your name, address, and where you
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