This was my first introduction
to the works of D.J. Van Oss and the folks in the quaint town of Golden Grove,
Iowa. Even though most of the story
centered around six or seven characters,
Van Oss excelled in giving the readers a good description of how life is in
small town America.
We meet Ellie Chambers and Sam
Price, a former couple who started out as writing partners and separated about
4 years prior and have not really been on speaking terms since that time. As you can imagine with both of them living
in the same small town, they frequently saw each other in passing, and usually only
communicated in one syllable conversations, particularly Ellie. When a snafu with their previous publishing
contract throws them together again to write another book, each blames the
other for the past problems that were cast aside, but not dealt with, after
they separated. The gloves come off and
the game is on!!
As they begin this latest
venture, both too stubborn to let the other one get the easier path in writing
the book, they finally realize that once again, they do make a good writing team,
and decide to take the upper hand together against the former publisher. During the process, both question their
previous thoughts as to why their break-up occurred. At first, each blames the other. As the story progresses, the tide turns with
each becoming the other's staunch supporter.
Their friends wonder how this
relationship is going to fare once the book is completed. Ellie and Sam each have their own thoughts
about this too. Will love win out for
them this time? Will they be able to be
happy together? Pick up a copy of this delightful,
quick read and find out for yourself!!
You will not be disappointed.
This reader participated in
the book launch for "Write By Your Side" and was provided a free copy
of the book by the author in exchange for a review.
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