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The Thing About Forgiveness: A Hickory Grove Novel Kindle Edition

by Jenni Lynn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 218 ratings
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How many mistakes can a person make until they are unforgivable? It only takes one for Cole Campbell. After a wrong decision costs him his wife and child, he knows he's beyond redemption. How many times do you need to get burned before you stop playing with fire? Bennett Holloway's past is nothing but pain and betrayal at the hands of those she once held most dear. Leaving them behind seems like her only way forward. Can two people who've sworn off love find it in each other?Fate keeps bringing them together until they can't deny they're falling hard. But no one can outrun their past forever. And there is no hope for love without forgiveness. An emotional standalone novel about a single father, a nurse, and how tragedy can forge the most beautiful bonds.* Contains mature themes and some sexual content*
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    246 pages
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    English
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    January 2, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078FGNKKR
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 2, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3062 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1978494572
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 218 ratings

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Jenni Lynn

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Jenni Lynn is the Pittsburgh, Pa based author of two full length novels; The Thing About Forgiveness and The Thing About Healing.

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When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her handsome husband *wink wink* and chauffeuring her three active children around.

With the exception of her family, reading is her greatest love. Almost nothing beats a good book, a glass of wine and her favorite comfy blanket.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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Susan Flett Swiderski
5.0 out of 5 stars Mostly Sweet, with a Little Spice
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018
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You know how easy it is to sit down and eat a whole bag of so-called "family-sized" potato chips in one sitting? You don't? Um, never mind... neither do I. (ahem) But this book is kinda like that. I don't know how long it takes others to read it, but I read it in one swell foop... AKA a single sitting.

It's an easy-reading story, and the characters are well-developed. I defy anyone not to fall in love with the little boy Jase, because he's just too adorable for words, and most of the adults are almost as likable. There were some words that were consistently misspelled, (like the improper use of passed in lieu of past) which drove me a little nuts, but I'm willing to overlook that in light of my overall enjoyment of the story. Predictable? Yeah, a little, but it was still good, and the HEA was still very satisfying.

One thing that bugged me, though, were the sex scenes. Not that I have an aversion to them, in general, but I don't think they fit in with the overall tone of the book. In parts, the book has an underlying morality to it, frequently mentioning forgiveness, love, redemption, and God. It doesn't force any of that stuff down the readers' throat, but to me, the sex scenes stuck out like great big sore thumbs. They weren't overly graphic, but I think the book would've been even better if it had skipped its attempts at "hot stuff" and adhered to its sweeter side.

All in all, a very enjoyable read. Four and a half stars, rounded up to five.
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JohnandDebbie
4.0 out of 5 stars Not just another love story! Great first book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018
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First i want to explain my star rating. Writing a book is an automatic one star, writing a well edited book with few typos gives the second star, story line, content, and writing ability will take a book to the third star. Four stars is doing the first three well and writing a story with characters I care about. In my opinion, five stars should be reserved for great books and great authors-Dickens, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, J.K. Rowling for example..
I'm happy to give "The Thing About Forgiveness" a strong four stars. I know Jenni Lynn and was happy to read the book for her. I also told her I would do a review if she liked but I would be honest. I'm so glad I can honestly give her book a good review.
I rarely read romances. I find them formulaic and predictable for the most part. This book will keep you engaged and scrolling! Bennett is a strong female figure who makes mistakes and bad decisions. Bennett has been hurt by her parents break up.
Finding out that she made a poor choice in love devastates Bennett. She moves to Pennsylvania to start over, working in the emergency department of a hospital. Driving home on snow covered roads after a long shift changes her life when the "thing" she sees in front of her car turns out to be Jase-a lovable, little boy who has gone for a sleep walk in a storm.
Jenni hasn't written just a good love story. Physical abuse and PTSD are touched on realistically.
I am looking forward to Jenni's next book.
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Carrie Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t want to put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2022
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Originally I purchased this book to support a high school friend. Figured good or bad I would give it a try. The first chapter did not suck me in, quite… but the next thing I knew the day was over and I was left with a finished book and a need to know more!!!
I was very impressed how enveloped I felt in both characters. Crying at the moments that make this book a must read!!!
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mreader
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming story of self-forgiveness
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
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This is a heartwarming, bittersweet story about tragedy and forgiveness, especially self-forgiveness. A lot of joy, but also some heartbreak. I loved the main characters, especially the little boy. Both the hero and heroine are good-hearted, well-intentioned people, who each still bare leftover wounds from past mistakes and regrets. The little boy Jace is adorable and helps them both heal and find one another, and they, in turn, give him what he needs as well. It was beautifully written, well edited and I look forward to reading more from this writer.
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Beverly barnum
3.0 out of 5 stars Too long about too little
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018
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I finished but only because i usually do. Very predictable plot. Okay but not especially interesting to me, an avid reader or almost anything.
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NP
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022
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I really liked the flow. This book makes you feel like you're close friends with the characters. I can't wait to read the next book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome romance!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2022
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I totally enjoyed reading this book. Great romance with drama, heartbreak and a wonderful happy ever after ending. Great job!
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turners
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018
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Great read !!!! Didn’t want to put it down !! Read it in one day !!! More then a love story lessons on Forgiveness such an important thing great job !! Look forward to more books by this author !! It had so much ....drama comedy everything . The characters drew you into everything they were going through !!
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