Dewey Edition23
Reviews[Readers] will find themselves simply smitten by both the novel in front of them and the story within the story. Romance readers and women's fiction fans should snap up this charming love story., Holy schnikes, this book...I love the juxtaposition of the story within a story, and I'm addicted to Emi and Jase's ill-fated love., "I know we're only a little more than halfway through 2016 but I'm proclaiming Swear on This Life to be a Top Pick of the Year. It has to be, thanks to the incredible storytelling ability of Renee Carlino." , There's an unwritten rule that you must read at least one sticky-sweet romantic book per summer. And we suggest Wish You Were Here ., Praise for Swear on This Life " Swear on This Life is Renée Carlino at her finest. Raw, real and gripping; I read it in one sitting.", [Readers] will find themselves simply smitten by both the novel in front of them and the story within the story. Romance readers and women's fiction fans should snap up this charming love story., ...Captivating and intriguing, utterly addictive, and filled with the emotional intensity that comes with a heart-wrenchingly powerful love that's been given a second chance., Rene Carlino is an author whose stories always make the heart grow tenfold, but with this book she brought mine to the point of bursting...[I] cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone seeking an exquisitely-written second-chance romance that will leave you lost in thought for days to come., Praise for Wish You Where Here "Readers will enjoy meeting Charlotte's family, be charmed by Charlotte and Helen's friendship, and will be eager to uncover just what's going on between Charlotte and the mysterious Adam--all while swooning over the sexy parts.", Praise for Swear on This Life " Swear on This Life is Rene Carlino at her finest. Raw, real and gripping; I read it in one sitting.", With a surprising cast of lovable and relatable characters, witty banter, and some utterly romantic scenes, Renee Carlino's Wish You Were Here is about more than just finding love--it's about rediscovering what love is. Just remember to have tissues on hand., Holy schnikes, this book...I love the juxtaposition of the story within a story, and I'm addicted to Emi and Jase's ill-fated love., Beautiful and heartfelt, and once again, Renee Carlino has delivered the touching prose she does so well! Wish You Were Here is a thought provoking, poignant, and remarkable story about self-discovery and love., Set in sunny San Diego, Swear On This Life celebrates the unpredictable - and often hilarious - journey of an aspiring writer on the West Coast., "Set in sunny San Diego, Swear On This Life celebrates the unpredictable - and often hilarious - journey of an aspiring writer on the West Coast." , "...Captivating and intriguing, utterly addictive, and filled with the emotional intensity that comes with a heart-wrenchingly powerful love that's been given a second chance." , Renee Carlino continues to astound me with her unforgettable and unique stories that touch readers' hearts, and I am a FOREVER fan., Praise for Wish You Where Here "Readers will enjoy meeting Charlotte's family, be charmed by Charlotte and Helen's friendship, and will be eager to uncover just what's going on between Charlotte and the mysterious Adam--all while swooning over the sexy parts." , Another Carlino masterpiece! Emotional and heartbreaking comes to mind when I think of Wish You Were Here . . . This book and story grabbed my attention from the get-go and I couldn't stop reading, addicted to the words and frantically trying to finish to see how it would all end., Easily one of the very best reading experiences I've had all year. I absolutely loved every word and highly recommend it to everyone !, Mesmerizing. A story of love and redemption, Renee Carlino's novel is a perfect reason for staying up too late to read., Praise for Swear on This Life " Swear on This Life is Rene Carlino at her finest. Raw, real and gripping; I read it in one sitting." , Beautiful. Absolutely, stunningly beautiful . And spectacular, and powerful, and heartbreaking... I just don't have enough adjectives to describe my feelings for this book!, Easily one of the very best reading experiences I've had all year. I absolutely loved every word and highly recommend it to everyone !, Carlino fans will love this one, and so will readers who have not yet made her acquaintance. The tale is engaging and paced to keep the pages turning long after the lights should be out., This bestselling author knows how to deliver a literary punch, and Swear on this Life is her strongest yet., Praise for Swear on This Life : " Swear on This Life is Rene Carlino at her finest. Raw, real and gripping; I read it in one sitting.", Praise for Wish You Were Here "Readers will enjoy meeting Charlotte's family, be charmed by Charlotte and Helen's friendship, and will be eager to uncover just what's going on between Charlotte and the mysterious Adam--all while swooning over the sexy parts."
Dewey Decimal813/.6
SynopsisNow a major film directed by Julia Stiles From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Before We Were Strangers-- a moving second chance romance about a young woman who reunites with a soulful artist after their magical one-night stand. Charlotte has spent her twenties adrift, searching for a spark to jump-start her life and give her a sense of purpose. She's had as many jobs as she's had bad relationships, and now she's feeling especially lost in her less-than-glamorous gig at a pie-and-fry joint in Los Angeles, where the uniforms are bad and the tips are even worse. Then she collides--literally--with Adam, an intriguing, handsome, and mysterious painter. Their serendipitous meeting on the street turns into a whirlwind one-night stand that has Charlotte feeling enchanted by Adam's spontaneity and joy for life. There's promise in both his words and actions, but in the harsh light of morning, Adam's tune changes, leaving Charlotte to wonder if her notorious bad luck with men is really just her own bad judgment. Months later, a new relationship with Seth, a charming baseball player, is turning into something more meaningful, but Charlotte's still having trouble moving past her one enthralling night with Adam. Why? When she searches for answers, she finds the situation with Adam is far more complicated than she ever imagined. Faced with the decision to write a new story with Seth or finish the one started with Adam, Charlotte embarks on a life-altering journey, one that takes her across the world and back again, bringing a lifetime's worth of pain, joy, and wisdom., * USA TODAY Bestseller * Cosmopolitan September 2017 Pick * Goodreads Best Romance of August 2017 * Hello Giggles "17 Books We Can't Wait to Read" * Charlotte has spent her twenties adrift, searching for a spark to jump-start her life and give her a sense of purpose. She's had as many jobs as she's had bad relationships, and now she's feeling especially lost in her less-than-glamorous gig at a pie-and-fry joint in Los Angeles, where the uniforms are bad and the tips are even worse. Then she collides--literally--with Adam, an intriguing, handsome, and mysterious painter. Their serendipitous meeting on the street turns into a whirlwind one-night stand that has Charlotte feeling enchanted by Adam's spontaneity and joy for life. There's promise in both his words and actions, but in the harsh light of morning, Adam's tune changes, leaving Charlotte to wonder if her notorious bad luck with men is really just her own bad judgment. Months later, a new relationship with Seth, a charming baseball player, is turning into something more meaningful, but Charlotte's still having trouble moving past her one enthralling night with Adam. Why? When she searches for answers, she finds the situation with Adam is far more complicated than she ever imagined. Faced with the decision to write a new story with Seth or finish the one started with Adam, Charlotte embarks on a life-altering journey, one that takes her across the world and back again, bringing a lifetime's worth of pain, joy, and wisdom., Now a Major Motion Picture directed by Julia Stiles A USA TODAY bestselling second chance romance about a young woman who reunites with a soulful artist after their magical one-night stand--from the bestselling author of Swear on this Life and Before We Were Strangers . Charlotte has spent her twenties adrift, searching for a spark to jump-start her life and give her a sense of purpose. She's had as many jobs as she's had bad relationships, and now she's feeling especially lost in her less-than-glamorous gig at a pie-and-fry joint in Los Angeles, where the uniforms are bad and the tips are even worse. Then she collides--literally--with Adam, an intriguing, handsome, and mysterious painter. Their serendipitous meeting on the street turns into a whirlwind one-night stand that has Charlotte feeling enchanted by Adam's spontaneity and joy for life. There's promise in both his words and actions, but in the harsh light of morning, Adam's tune changes, leaving Charlotte to wonder if her notorious bad luck with men is really just her own bad judgment. Months later, a new relationship with Seth, a charming baseball player, is turning into something more meaningful, but Charlotte's still having trouble moving past her one enthralling night with Adam. Why? When she searches for answers, she finds the situation with Adam is far more complicated than she ever imagined. Faced with the decision to write a new story with Seth or finish the one started with Adam, Charlotte embarks on a life-altering journey, one that takes her across the world and back again, bringing a lifetime's worth of pain, joy, and wisdom., A second chance romance about a young woman who reunites with a soulful artist after their magical one-night stand.