Barbara F. (daylilylover) reviewed Impossible Dreams (Carolina Magnolias, Bk 1) on + 768 more book reviews
Great romance with a little suspense!
Rachel B. (rachelsbooks) -
I enjoy Patricia Rice books. They are the kind of books that you read when you really want to feel. They aren't a lot of fluff but strong on substance. Having said that, this wasn't my favorite. I read it because it is a must if you are going to read the Mcloud Brothers series of books. The main female Character of the first Mcloud book, "Almost Perfect", is in "Impossible Dreams". Her entire backstory is in this book and you really need that information in order to completely understand and get her when you move on to her story.
This book is good. Don't get me wrong about that. The problem is in the flow of the book. I usually average a book a day, and this one took several for me to get through. It seems a bit choppy and just jumps right in on the first page without enough explanation that is much needed to make it all make sense. I don't like a book that does that and then takes you to page 300 before you finally go - ahhhh, now I understand what those old letters are for, or whatever. But all in all, it is a very heartfelt book and gets better as you get into it. Just be prepared for a little confusion in the beginning. But stick with it. You will enjoy it in the end and the Mcloud series after this is really good!!!
This book is good. Don't get me wrong about that. The problem is in the flow of the book. I usually average a book a day, and this one took several for me to get through. It seems a bit choppy and just jumps right in on the first page without enough explanation that is much needed to make it all make sense. I don't like a book that does that and then takes you to page 300 before you finally go - ahhhh, now I understand what those old letters are for, or whatever. But all in all, it is a very heartfelt book and gets better as you get into it. Just be prepared for a little confusion in the beginning. But stick with it. You will enjoy it in the end and the Mcloud series after this is really good!!!
If I used one word to describe this story, it would be 'quirky.' Maya Alyssum and her sister, Cleo, grew up in a chain of foster homes. Maya dreams of a primary school for children -- offering unconditional love. However, the town's mayor has other plans for the property she has leased.
Restauranteur Axell Holm walks into the New Age shop Maya runs and tries to convince her to go along to get along. Maya is eight months pregnant, virtually homeless and definitely penniless. However, she has an impossible dream that she will not abandon.
Each chapter has a heading that keeps the reader focused on the quirkiness of the story. One example: Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. Another: Reality is a crutch for people who can't handle drugs.
I liked that both Maya and Axell changed a great deal through their interactions with each other. There are several subplots that keep the story humming until the end.
Restauranteur Axell Holm walks into the New Age shop Maya runs and tries to convince her to go along to get along. Maya is eight months pregnant, virtually homeless and definitely penniless. However, she has an impossible dream that she will not abandon.
Each chapter has a heading that keeps the reader focused on the quirkiness of the story. One example: Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. Another: Reality is a crutch for people who can't handle drugs.
I liked that both Maya and Axell changed a great deal through their interactions with each other. There are several subplots that keep the story humming until the end.
