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Published: Dec. 14, 2011
Words: 50013 (approximate)
Language: English
Ebook short description
In a dark and stagnant world, Hope wonders if somewhere, hidden behind the cloak of sadness, a happy life awaits her.Extended description
Life has been anything but kind, and everything that can go wrong has. At an age when life should be coming together, and questions should start to be answered, Hope finds herself feeling very alone and terribly confused. As her life spirals out of control, she realizes she needs help. And she needs it quickly.With the love and support of some dear friends, Hope slowly begins to find her true self, and along the way, she meets someone. Someone who makes her feel like living to see another day might just be worth it.
But with happiness, comes pain. Pain from a past that simply won't be forgotten. Walking a dangerously fine line between joy and utter despair, Hope wonders if happy endings really do exist. And if they do, is there one waiting for her?
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romance, love, life, literary fiction, womens literature, literary romanceAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Alex Laybourne
on Dec. 31, 2011 :
Never before has a novel moved me to tears. Yet there were at least three instances where I needed to wipe my eyes whilst reading.
LM Stull has created with her debut novel something that will last for the ages. A work of literature that men and women around the world can relate to on numerous personal levels. A novel about triumph and the hardships that line the path.
The road to Hell may be paved with good intentions, but LM stull reminds us that the road to happiness is paved with hardship. It is unavoidable, and while there may be potholes in the road that we see in time and can avoid, certain humps and bumps will always come along and derail us when we least expect them.
Never before have I read a novel so quickly, nor wanted to re-read it so soon. It took me less than two days to read, and I am certain it will remain with me forever.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Alex Laybourne
on Dec. 31, 2011 :
(no rating)
Never before has a novel moved me to tears. Yet there were at least three instances where I needed to wipe my eyes whilst reading.
LM Stull has created with her debut novel something that will last for the ages. A work of literature that men and women around the world can relate to on numerous personal levels. A novel about triumph and the hardships that line the path.
The road to Hell may be paved with good intentions, but LM stull reminds us that the road to happiness is paved with hardship. It is unavoidable, and while there may be potholes in the road that we see in time and can avoid, certain humps and bumps will always come along and derail us when we least expect them.
Never before have I read a novel so quickly, nor wanted to re-read it so soon. It took me less than two days to read, and I am certain it will remain with me forever.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Jeffrey Pfaller
on Dec. 29, 2011 :
I usually don't dip into the literary romance genre, but L.M. Stull's book was a pleasant surprise and has inspired me to check out a few more titles like hers. It has lots of heart and just the right amount of sugar - the perfect book for burrowing into a warm corner of your house and reading it cover to cover. Even though the main character, Hope, has seen more than her fair share of hard times, the book focuses on the upswing and her struggles to get back to happy. I don't recommend many books to my wife, but I'll definitely give her A Thirty-Something Girl.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Kimberly Kinrade
on Dec. 20, 2011 :
This beautifully written novel focuses on Hope, a girl who has almost lost all hope in life. Having hit rock bottom and gone through tragedy after tragedy, Hope discovers the importance of friendship and how to love again and open herself up to new directions in life.
L.M. Stull proves herself to be an amazing writer and story-teller in this gem of a novel. Heartbreaking and heartwarming, Hope's journey becomes all of our journey and takes the reader through all the highs and lows of life. The best part of this book for me was the relationships between Hope and her friends, and the tenderness with which her new love blossoms. Stull has found her voice in this debut novel and I can't wait to read more from her.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Bill van Oosten
on Dec. 19, 2011 :
Well, I finally finished reading A Thirty-Something Girl round about midnight. This is not my normal reading genre but I could not put it down. I was sorry to part with the character Hope. She came alive for me in a way few characters have...thank you Lisa for the introduction. I recommend this read to all.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)