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Extremely well-written, but heartbreaking, especially in the first half-ish of the narrative. Man, you think you've suffered through some tough times?! Kyland's life was dismal to say the least (Tenleigh and the townsfolk, too). Even though this was a work of fiction, it was enlightening for me, regarding the possible life of the poor in USA...(despite many similarities, Australia has a different social security system) ... ugh, utterly tragic!
As I found the story emotionally hard-going for a substantial part of the book, I needed to take regular breaks, but I'm glad that I finished this moving journey with Kyland and Tenleigh. So, it wasn't a 'can't put this book down' experience for me as I had to shake that dark cloud away from time to time...also, I needed time to absorb and reflect. However, there were many positives, values, humour and an HEA, which is part of Mia's style.
While I gave this publication 5 stars, I prefer Archer's Voice which had a more upbuilding feel throughout. I gave this book the highest score based on the quality of the writing, not my personal feelings. That comment shouldn't detract from this narration, though. But be prepared, the revelations towards the finale were so stirring that you will be gulping down your emotions.
Product Description
A standalone romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice.
Dirt poor. Hillbilly. Backwoods hick. Mountain folk.
Tenleigh Falyn struggles each day to survive in a small, poverty-stricken, coal mining town where she lives with her sister and mentally ill mother. Her dream of winning the college scholarship given to one student by the local coal company and escaping the harshness of her life, keeps her going.
Kyland Barrett lives in the hills, too, and has worked tirelessly—through near starvation, through deep loneliness, against all odds—to win the Tyton Coal Scholarship and leave the town that is full of so much pain.
They're both determined not to form any attachments, but one moment changes everything. What happens when only one person gets to win? When only one person gets to leave? And what happens to the one left behind?
Kyland is a story of desperation and hope, loss and sacrifice, pain and forgiveness, but ultimately, a story of deep and unending love.
THIS IS A STAND-ALONE SIGN OF LOVE NOVEL, INSPIRED BY TAURUS. New Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
Dirt poor. Hillbilly. Backwoods hick. Mountain folk.
Tenleigh Falyn struggles each day to survive in a small, poverty-stricken, coal mining town where she lives with her sister and mentally ill mother. Her dream of winning the college scholarship given to one student by the local coal company and escaping the harshness of her life, keeps her going.
Kyland Barrett lives in the hills, too, and has worked tirelessly—through near starvation, through deep loneliness, against all odds—to win the Tyton Coal Scholarship and leave the town that is full of so much pain.
They're both determined not to form any attachments, but one moment changes everything. What happens when only one person gets to win? When only one person gets to leave? And what happens to the one left behind?
Kyland is a story of desperation and hope, loss and sacrifice, pain and forgiveness, but ultimately, a story of deep and unending love.
THIS IS A STAND-ALONE SIGN OF LOVE NOVEL, INSPIRED BY TAURUS. New Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
About the Author
Mia Sheridan is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author. Her passion is weaving true love stories about people destined to be together. Mia lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband. They have four children here on earth and one in heaven. Mia can be found online at www.miasheridan.com or www.facebook.com/miasheridanauthor.
