Twenty-seven-year-old Kara Larson is bogged down in the stress of planning her elaborate wedding to a professional golfer. Still, to fulfill the requirements of the Palmetto Pointe Junior Society, she makes time in her busy schedule to visit an elderly woman at a nursing home facility. Soon she finds herself mesmerized by the singsong Irish lilt of 96-year-old Maeve Mahoney as Maeve recounts the rambling story of her first love back in Ireland. Or, Kara begins to wonder, is she really retelling an ancient tale of myth and legend?
Waiting for the story to unfold in bits and pieces, and trying to discern the underlying truth, Kara is drawn in - and driven to remember her own first love: childhood neighbor Jack Sullivan. Gradually, she realizes that before she embarks on her new life, she must find out how her own story - with Jack - will end....
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"Who hasn't dreamed about their first love. Not only will you get caught up with the story, but you'll probably start dreaming up one of your own. You'll want to curl up with this one alone, so you don't have to explain the faraway dreamy face to your husband! "
— Lisa (5 out of 5 stars)
" It's one of those simple, quick read books that makes you want to be one of characters. I am a sucker for a love story. "
— Amanda, 2/16/2014" This book was very good. A different perspective with the main character following an older woman's story and how it intertwined with her own life. "
— Jeannie, 2/10/2014" I thought this book was predictable and just okay. I wanted to like it more, but parts of it were a little too Lifetime Movie for me. "
— Megan, 2/10/2014" I loved this book! I couldn't put it down!! It was very romantic and had interesting Irish history! "
— Sandy, 1/24/2014" Though I got mildly impatient with this book a fair amount of time, all in all the positives outweigh the negatives...though I'm really shocked it took Kara so long to figure things out. "
— bookczuk, 1/19/2014" a borrowed book from my mom. i read in an afternoon at theh lake. it's wonderfully cheesy. "
— Dara, 1/18/2014" This book was a very quick and easy read. I found it enjoyable yet unbelievable at times and very predictable. It was light-hearted without a lot of depth. "
— Tara, 1/17/2014" this book was recommended by a friend.....I loved it! I love discovering new authors to read! Couldn't wait to read more of her books..... "
— Terri, 1/16/2014" I really loved this book. The author has a wonderful writing style--really enjoyed it. I loved the story line of following your heart and not following the expectations of your family and friends.... "
— Ellen, 1/1/2014" Good book, the best of Patti Henry so far. "
— Meghan, 12/31/2013" Really enjoyed this book, and enjoyed the connection of the Maeve's Irish story with Kara's story. "
— Anne, 12/25/2013" Uplifting & Life Affirming "
— Katie, 12/8/2013" Who hasn't dreamed about their first love. Not only will you get caught up with the story, but you'll probably start dreaming up one of your own. You'll want to curl up with this one alone, so you don't have to explain the faraway dreamy face to your husband! "
— Lisa, 12/5/2013" it took me a while to get into this book. about half to two thirds of the book to get into it actually. it was a very slow read for me until the last third or so. it had a nice ending, but it's not something i would read again. "
— Christy, 12/3/2013" Nice story ...sappy! "
— Patti, 12/1/2013" Nice summer read. Sweet story. "
— Ashley, 11/27/2013" If you like Southern settings, this is a nice easy read. I have read several books by this author and enjoyed them all. "
— Robin, 11/26/2013" This was a cute book with some tiny problems. There was sort of a mystical Irish influence to a story set in the American South, but sometimes the characters would talk in way that read as being Irish. It was confusing. But the story was simple and easy to read. It was light and delightful and cute. "
— Carmela, 6/15/2013" An enjoyable summer read. "
— Amy, 5/16/2013" Another Callahan Henry book, loved it!! This one follows a career minded gal planning her wedding until she volunteers at a nursing home and hears a story that leads to her seeking out her first love. "
— Amy, 2/26/2013" an incredibly easy read that leaves a smile on your face "
— Amanda, 1/27/2013" fun, light, read. Popcorn book:) "
— Em, 12/25/2012" Very good story. First book I have read by this author but plan to read many more. SHe tells a good story. Believable and full of some good life lessons. Loved the main theme--follow your heart. Makes you think but in a good way. "
— Laura, 8/14/2012" Shallow book about a twenty something woman who can't make up her mind who she loves - her fiance or an old flame. "
— Deborah, 4/9/2012" I love the plot of this book. It was a little too predictable to be great, but it was completely relatable - who hasn't though "what if"?! A really good, relaxed read. "
— Stephanie, 1/30/2012" A nice light summer read. This is the second book by her I have read. It wasn't as good as Between the Tides, but still a book I really enjoyed the characters and wanted to know them and their story. "
— Liz, 12/8/2011" Young love gets a lesson from an old Irish lass. It was great the way their two stories unfolded, and a very easy romantic read! "
— Joan, 10/8/2011" beatiful story!! Anything she writes is great!!!! "
— Jenny, 7/29/2011" easy, predictable. "
— Marie, 5/17/2011" A heartwarming story about finding your long lost true love. "
— Mary, 3/31/2011" I thought this book was predictable and just okay. I wanted to like it more, but parts of it were a little too Lifetime Movie for me. "
— Megan, 3/30/2011" it took me a while to get into this book. about half to two thirds of the book to get into it actually. it was a very slow read for me until the last third or so. it had a nice ending, but it's not something i would read again. "
— Christy, 8/28/2010" Beach read! Easy, shallow, but good nonetheless. "
— ~mad, 7/11/2010" Another Callahan Henry book, loved it!! This one follows a career minded gal planning her wedding until she volunteers at a nursing home and hears a story that leads to her seeking out her first love. "
— Amy, 6/22/2010" beatiful story!! Anything she writes is great!!!! "
— Jenny, 1/23/2010" this book was recommended by a friend.....I loved it! I love discovering new authors to read! Couldn't wait to read more of her books..... "
— Terri, 9/27/2009" This book was very good. A different perspective with the main character following an older woman's story and how it intertwined with her own life. "
— Jeannie, 9/21/2009" Nice summer read. Sweet story. "
— Ashley, 7/24/2009" Easy beach read...needed that! Lowcountry setting, typical story line. I like this author for the setting and mindless entertainment :) "
— Kate, 6/13/2009" wonderful book - I've never been disappointed in a book of hers... "
— Terri, 6/12/2009" Though I got mildly impatient with this book a fair amount of time, all in all the positives outweigh the negatives...though I'm really shocked it took Kara so long to figure things out. <br/> <br/> "
— bookczuk, 12/31/2008Patti Callahan Henry is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Bookshop at Water’s End and The Favorite Daughter. Find out more at PattiCallahanHenry.com.
Emily Durante has been narrating audiobooks for over ten years and is also an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning audiobook director. She has been acting since the age of seven and has performed in a number of stage productions at the professional, collegiate, and regional levels.