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Rainshadow Road Paperback – International Edition, January 1, 2012

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Book Description The second novel in a brand-new contemporary romance series by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Lisa Kleypas - Nora Roberts meets Marian Keyes. Product Description Lucy Marinn is a glass artist living in beautiful, inspiring Friday Harbour, Washington. Creatively fulfilled and in love, she is content with her life, until she is stunned by the worst kind of betrayal: her boyfriend Kevin announces he's leaving Lucy to be with her younger sister. Facing the disapproval of Lucy's parents, Kevin asks his friend Sam Nolan, one of the owners of the Rainshadow vineyard, to 'romance' Lucy and help her get over her anger. But when Sam and Lucy begin to fall in love, things become complicated, especially when Kevin starts to have second thoughts. And when Lucy discovers that the new relationship in her life began under false pretences, her world is shattered, and she is forced to question everything. About the Author Lisa Kleypas is the author of numerous historical romance novels. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts and competed in the Miss America pageant. Visit www.lisakleypas.com

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Piatkus Books; Digital original edition (January 1, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0749953888
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0749953881
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.76 x 7.81 inches

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Lisa Kleypas is the author of a number of historical romance novels that have been published in fourteen languages. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts and competed in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City. After graduating from Wellesley College with a political science degree, she published her first novel at age twenty-one. Her books have appeared on the New York Times bestseller lists. Lisa is married and has two children.

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Lisa Kleypas Rainshadow Road

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2012

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I won't go into as deep a detail of the book as others have because I feel you may as well not even read the book since you will know almost the entire book. I feel that even if her writing still has changed and there is FAR less romance scenes in her newer books. I still feel that she is a good enough writer to make a really good story that will draw you into the world she has created.

I've been reading Lisa's books for at least a decade now and she is still such a creative writer! In her new book Rainshadow Road I was almost in a state of shock over the unexpected element she added to the characters. I kept wondering were she was going with it and how she could possibly make such a twist fit into the story. I have to say she completely made it work! This book has lingered with me days after I finished reading it. She is such an excellent writer!

The story is about a gifted glass artist named Lucy who gets utterly crushed by her boyfriend and sister. She is forced to start a new life with the help of her friends, and a new love interest named Sam. All the while dealing with the complications of family drama due to her sisters behavior. As mentioned before the unexpected curves thrown into the characters was a surprise that worked out well in the end. The dimensional aspects of all the characters is wonderful! There are no cookie cutter characters. Its well paced and not repetitive and descriptive enough to give you and image of what she is seeing without over doing it.

If there is one thing I've noticed over the years that I'm not to happy about is the love scenes. I noticed that they were getting less and less descriptive, and in the book is extremely watered down! I was really hoping for better!

Even with that being said it was still a great book. I would absolutely recommend this book to be read. I will just have to search out new authors for the steamy scenes I originally started reading her books for.

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Anna (Bobs Her Hair)

Simply magical!

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2012

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Grade: A or 4.5...Loved this story!

[quote]"I live at the end of Rainshadow Road," Sam said from behind her. "At the vineyard on False Bay. Come for a visit, and I'll open a bottle of wine. We'll talk about anything you want." He paused. "Any time."

Lucy cast a bleak smile over her shoulder. "Thank you. But I can't take you up on that." She went to her bike, raised the kickstand, and swung her leg over.

"Why not?"

"The guy who just broke up with me... he was exactly like you, in the beginning. Charming, and nice. They're all like you in the beginning. But I always end up like this. And I can't do it anymore." [end quote]

At the age of seven, a series of events alters Lucy Marinn's life; her younger sister Alice nearly dies; glass is her chosen topic for a science fair project; and Lucy learns that magic exists. The Marinn family dynamics change for the worse. Alice becomes the center of their family's attention, pampered and spoiled. Lucy leaves the shadow of her family and pursues her love of glass.

Obsessive works habits have taken their toll on Lucy's relationships, but she believes she has finally found a man who accepts and loves her...until he breaks up with her. Being left for another woman is painful. Who the other woman is devastates her further. How can life be so cruel?

Sam Nolan walks into Lucy's life. He's always up front with women - don't expect a commitment or anything long-term. His alcoholic parents taught him that marriage is a miserable union. The institution is a happy joining for some, but it is definitely NOT for him. Lucy engages his interest. He feels a sense of longing. Both have trust issues. Both feel the attraction. Then they agree to have a relationship either can end. No heartache or drama. Easier said than done.

[quote]"There were times in life when you had to take a risk that might end in failure. Because otherwise you would be haunted by what you hadn't done ... the paths you hadn't taken, the things you hadn't experienced. [end quote]

Christmas at Friday Harbor lacked the depth of character I was expecting, which led to a disappointing read. It was my lucky day to win this book (and later purchase the ebook at Amazon), as I had not planned on pursuing this series. Rainshadow Road rewarded me with moments that made me cry, smile, hope, and cheer.

Sam and Lucy were raised in dysfunctional families. Each has a negative set of patterns he/she needs to break. So, in this book you will not find a villain because Sam and Lucy have internal conflicts to overcome. This story is written with a light, simple, and moving prose. I cared for these characters. I felt their pain and wanted their happiness. Identifying with Lucy and Sam enhanced my reading experience. Their journey, obstacles, and love story were very rewarding!

The mystical quality Ms. Kleypas adds to Friday Harbor works very well. Magic makes an appearance then is used sparingly. It seems to be an author's whimsical touch. People can defeat fire-breathing dragons and make courageous leaps of faith at Friday Harbor. The magic the characters are gifted with can also be interpreted as a symbol to personal transformation.

Rainshadow Road is a delightful blend of women's fiction and contemporary romance. It's the emotional journey of two good people gifted with a true romantic love. This is a new Lisa Kleypas and this is the book where she perfects her new hybrid of writing.

The Friday Harbor series requires Kleypas fans to alter expectations set from her previous romance writing style and accept the new direction she has taken in this new series. She takes a meaningful approach to her characterizations and storytelling. This story delivers compelling characters with realistic issues simply packaged in a heart-shaped box. I can't wait to read Alex Nolan's book, Dream Lake!

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Priscilla

Rainshadow Road is Awesome! I Loved it!!!

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2013

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Once again, Lisa Kleypas has written a flawless, amazing love story with awesome characters that you can't help but love and some you will love to hate. The story deals with significant issues for both the H/h. The hero, Sam grew up with alcoholic parents and doesn't believe in marriage and will not commit to any one woman as a result. The heroine, Lucy grew up with a sister, Alice who almost died at age 5 from meningitis and was always catered to by their parents after her near death experience causing Lucy to be jealous and resentful of Alice. The sister, Alice grows up expecting to get handed everything she wants because she has always had it that way. Alice ends up sleeping with Lucy's boyfriend, Kevin who she lived with and had been with for 2 years. Kevin tells Lucy about Alice and breaks up with her. Lucy meets Sam within an hour of her break up and they are immediately attracted to each other but both are very weary. Kevin runs into Lucy again and tries to pursue her but she isn't interested, especially when he lets her know that he will only ever be a friend with benefits but nothing more. At first, Lucy knows she isn't ready to jump into any kind of relationship after her break up with the douche bag, Kevin. But after more interaction with Sam, Lucy decides maybe she should experience a relationship without promises or commitment because if there are no promises then they can't be broken. Then the story gets really good! I'm not going to spoil it for you because I know you will enjoy reading it yourself. There is an element of magic in this book that didn't take it into the paranormal range but definitely added nicely to the story. I can't say enough good things about this book...just buy it now because it is that good! I loved this book so it will definitely be added to my keeper list and be read again many times I'm sure.

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Bonnie Aragon

Pure Magic

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023

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Totally beautiful love story...the hidden mystical gifts Sam & Lucy possessed just added the magic to this story. Even w/their family's hurts & betrayals...true love perservered!

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That I received the book in good order.

Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2023

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You are being funny! I used it to read, of course!

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Lysa Keyplas Rainshadow Road

Reviewed in Italy on April 12, 2023

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A wonderful book!

Tay_LT

Bom!

Reviewed in Brazil on February 27, 2017

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Não é um dos melhores romances que já li da autora, mas é uma história interessante e que prende o leitor. Lucy acabou de sofrer uma dupla traição, já que seu ex-namorado a trocou por sua irmã, quando conhece Sam, um homem lindo que não acredita em relacionamentos sérios. Apesar da atração física imediata, eles tentam manter uma relação de amizade, que, aos poucos, vai se tornando algo mais, sem que os dois percebam. Há uma luta interna dentro de Sam, pois ele resiste em reconhecer seus sentimentos verdadeiros, dada a absoluta falta de amor no ambiente em que foi criado. Mas, quando o sentimento é tão forte, especial e mágico, como o que os personagens compartilham, não há real escapatória. Um bom romance!

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Fia

Love this book and the whole series!

Reviewed in Germany on October 3, 2013

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Absolutely amazing just like all the books in this series. It is funny, and romantic and lovely and you just HAVE to read all 4 books when you started with one (I didn't even read them in order, but that didn't matter!)!

sassb

Lovely, heart-warming read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2012

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I really like Lisa Kleypas, although I've never read any of her historical novels choosing instead to stick to the contemporary ones which have been excellent.

This is such a nice feel good book, her books seem to be enriched by colours, flavours and textures that always make them come alive. Lucy Marinn is about to get dumped by her boyfriend for her younger sister. Sam Nolan who owns a local vineyard is about to meet Lucy and along the process he's going to help her find true love instead of crappy love.

The characters are lovely, Sam is just the right side of Alpha, and Lucy is sweet. This is romance writing at it's best; it's not too cheesey or slushy or tiresome. It's heart-warming and does your soul good.

Apparently this is the 2nd in the series, I didn't read the first which is a novella and I don't think it's necessary to the story.

Enjoy!

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