Marrying one man and in love with anotherShe loved him. She lost him.Sophia Wallace has lost hope in finding true love. The man she secretly loved left town leaving her with an aching heart. Years later, working as a children’s nanny, she is about to be married to their father. She loves the children and she loves their father, but not with the sizzling passion she once held for her first love. … sizzling passion she once held for her first love.
Gio had to run. He needed time to forget Sophia, his best friend’s girlfriend. After years of imagining Sophia happily settled down with his friend, Gio returns to his hometown. A chance meeting reignites the chemistry they both fought so hard to forget.
Sophia has finally turned her life around and her future looks good, but thoughts of Gio dominate her days. She is going to marry the dependable man who can provide her with the stability she never had as a child, and be a mother to his children. But she burns for Gio. Life was never meant to be this complicated.
If you like romance and second chance novels, you’ll love Jacqui Penn’s heart-wrenching story.
Read now and find out what happens Where the River Ends.
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Sophia wanted to be first. First in someone’s life. First to her would equal love, something she never had. Her mother died at childbirth, her dad blamed her. Her stepmother despised her and caused her physical abuse. And her sister, the only person she really ever had been close to, drowned. Sophia’s needs were few. After all, her dad handed her off to an orphanage when she was 11. There she got only the basics. But its hard to feel love in a place where everyone there had been a reject too. Sooooo, her desire for love was great. And with that as her number one need, it was easy to misplace feelings and substitute affection for love.
So what happens when three men enter her life? One is a playboy. One is a widower with a built in family. One is single with no strings attached. Will she find that true love she longs for and, if so, who will it be?
Follow her journey to see just how the river bends and all the tributaries that fork. Where will the river end for Sophia? Will she finally get to see what real love is?
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Where The River Ends – Even though she’s an idiot with her decisions, I could not put this book down, it is mesmerizing. Many terrible things happened to this young woman from an early age on, but she did the best she could. While her decisions drove me nuts, I understood her.
This is a well written book, told by a talented storyteller, full of rollercoaster emotions that never stop. All the characters are interesting and add substance as the pages fly. I found this author on Booksprout and she is now one of my most reads. If you like Binchey, Pilscher, Buck and that gang, you’ll enjoy Penn. 5*
No Regrets – Wonderful story, well done! I enjoy reading books by Ms. Penn and this one may be my favorite so far. Her casual writing style is easy to read, steady paced and similar to friends sharing a cuppa on the front porch. The multiple storylines are interesting and some intriguing. Along with the a good mix of characters and realistic dialogues, this story does not follow any stupidity formula. The reader has a feeling how the story may end but the journey there has quite a few baffling discoveries and moments; certainly hopping between thoughts of rejection and immense love. Eunice, the mother, to Alisha, is one of the most complex characters I have come across in a spell. I did enjoy the Estate as an important character.
Plenty of emotions blending in the tapestry of this well woven story keeps the reader immersed in the pages as time flies. I found this book on Booksprout. 5*
Ripley – This is my first read by this author and I like it. This well-written, quickly read book contains storylines that are interesting and substantial without the usual stupidity or boring drama. The story flows smoothly while the journey Ripley takes keeps the reader glued to the pages. The range of characters and emotions run the gamut. Never did boredom or frustrations about copycat themes enter this story. I like Ripley’s strength and while she made mistakes she grew into a strong, independent woman. Aunt May is my favorite character. 4*
An Entertaining Read
A very enjoyable character driven read. The emotions felt by Sophia are well portrayed and relatable. The other characters in the book are strongly presented as distinct personalities with all their strengths and flaws. The plot is convoluted enough to keep one turning pages…but not so much so that it becomes boring. I am eagerly awaiting this author’s next publication.
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