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Life After Perfect (Boot Creek) Kindle Edition

by Nancy Naigle (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 3,127 ratings

Katherine Barclift had it all: the perfect job, the perfect car, and what she thought was the perfect marriage. But when her entire world collapses in one stomach-churning instant, she hits the road and keeps driving until that so-called “perfect life” is just a dot in her rearview mirror.

A chance encounter leads her to make a pit stop in Boot Creek, a drowsy little North Carolina town where she can call herself Katy, soak up the peace and quiet…and drink in the bluer-than-blue eyes of Derek Hansen, a local doctor still wrestling with his own painful past. Both Katy and Derek are wary about giving romance another shot, but they can’t deny the intense attraction between them. And if being in Boot Creek has taught them anything, it’s to take life as it comes and never pass up a chance at true love…no matter how wounded your heart may be.

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  1. Part of series
    Boot Creek
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    290 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Montlake Romance
  5. Publication date
    May 19, 2015
  6. File size
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"Fabulous, Fabulous read! Be sure to have a tissue with you as you read this sweet book. It is full of emotion and heartfelt struggles of love and life." Tabitha Jones - A Closet Full of Books

"A great story of healing and learning to live and love again after tragedy." Debbie - Amazon

"Heart-wrenching, sweet, funny and sexy. I didn't want the story to end because I absolutely loved spending time in Boot Creek. A perfect warm weather read." Brooke Bumgardner - Amazon

"A small town tale filled with interesting people that you would want to know and places you would enjoy visiting. Had a hard time putting it down." PoCoKat - Amazon

"Awesome read! Jam packed with great characters and various storylines. This is a wonderfully written story, and if you love small town romances this is an absolute must read." Bette Hansen - Amazon

"A powerful, soul touching story that will have you turning the pages till the very end." MJones - Amazon

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00QBOD57O
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance (May 19, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 19, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 3,127 ratings

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Nancy Naigle

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USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle whips up small-town love stories with a whole lot of heart. She began writing while juggling a successful career in finance and life on a seventy-six-acre farm. Now happily retired from a career in the financial industry, this Virginia girl devotes her time to writing, antiquing, and spa days with friends.

Several of Nancy's novels have been adapted for television. You can find the complete list of movies and a free downloadable checklist of all of Nancy's books in series order on her website.

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Customers enjoy this heartwarming novel that includes sad yet sweet moments, with one review noting how it made them relive parts of their life. The book features strong characters and a small-town setting, while being an easy, light read that customers find engaging. They appreciate the story's readability, with one mentioning it includes life lessons, and find it keeps their interest throughout. However, several customers find the ending somewhat predictable.

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141 customers mention "Story quality"141 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a feel-good narrative with powerful storylines.

"...Read this wonderful book to find out how two people accidentally meet and despite of having a dreadful past, both attempt to put their lives back..." Read more

"...And sometimes it takes awhile. This is a very honest, engaging novel. I couldn't stop reading. There were no slow spots either." Read more

"...I loved the book so much. She has a way of writing that draws you quickly into the characters and the town they live in...." Read more

"...The attorney is a spit fire and this couple is sweet. The town of boot creek sounds cute and like a great place to enjoy a festival and some..." Read more

68 customers mention "Readability"68 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, describing it as a cute love story and a great light read.

"...This is a great read for romance readers." Read more

"...I couldn't stop reading. There were no slow spots either." Read more

"...The attorney is a spit fire and this couple is sweet...." Read more

"It was a very good contemporary romance!..." Read more

58 customers mention "Heartwarming story"49 positive9 negative

Customers find this book heartwarming with lots of emotion, featuring sad but sweet moments and sorrow woven throughout the narrative.

"...I love how Nancy Naigle has kept the characters as well as their struggle so real and authentic...." Read more

"...But that's not easy. This isn't really a romance but a story that addresses pain and how to cope. Sometimes good things happen...." Read more

"...Everyone knowing each other and caring about their well being. Does such small towns exist? I would like to believe they do...." Read more

"...towns, multiple background stories and lots of laughters and sad but sweet moments. The attorney is a spit fire and this couple is sweet...." Read more

40 customers mention "Character development"40 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one review highlighting the dual perspectives of the story and another noting the strong supporting cast.

"...The story shows two character perspectives and includes two towns, multiple background stories and lots of laughters and sad but sweet moments...." Read more

"4 stars for Life After Perfect (Boot Creek). Loved the characters and the small town setting...." Read more

"I loved this story. Kathryn is a strong woman after she found out of husband of 10 years was creating on her...." Read more

"...I fall in love with the characters and the place. But, there is one (!)..." Read more

15 customers mention "Reading quality"11 positive4 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it includes helpful life lessons, while another notes it speaks to many people and situations.

"...She was sweet and sassy and so kind to everyone. I loved her role in this story and community...." Read more

"...They are very helpful to one another and even through obstacles, they were able to get on track again. Wonderful story." Read more

"This was a short read but very pleasant. There were no surprises or twists and turns and it was very predictable...." Read more

"...and sadness, but also hope, finding oneself, taking risks, new beginnings, romance and second chances. Life is precious...." Read more

12 customers mention "Interest"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it's perfect for unwinding after a busy day at work.

"...Cute story line, kept me engaged to not want to put the book down. Sweet ending. Looking forward to the next Boot Creek book." Read more

"Another solid novel. These books are perfect after a hectic and hard day at work...." Read more

"...Full of heartbreak and sadness, but also hope, finding oneself, taking risks, new beginnings, romance and second chances. Life is precious...." Read more

"...It is a very easy read and a simple story, but it held my interest. I will read other books by Nancy Naigle." Read more

8 customers mention "Town feel"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the small town setting of the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the town of Boot Creek.

"...What I loved about both books was the small towns in each. Everyone knowing each other and caring about their well being...." Read more

"...The story shows two character perspectives and includes two towns, multiple background stories and lots of laughters and sad but sweet moments...." Read more

"...The small town feel and the people there make this a must read. I am reading the 2nd in the series now!" Read more

"...Loved the characters and the small town setting...." Read more

7 customers mention "Predictable ending"0 positive7 negative

Customers find the ending of the book somewhat predictable.

"...I did feel though, that it ended very abruptly and could've been ended better. Good read tho" Read more

"...There were no surprises or twists and turns and it was very predictable. But it was a fun little read on a rainy day." Read more

"...This is a relaxing and easy read although predictable...." Read more

"...story took a long time to develop the characters, and then it seems to end too quickly. Good tribute to being a strong, independent woman." Read more

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  • Nehal Patel
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Emotional and Heartwarming Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2015
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    Life After Perfect by Nancy Naigle is a heartwarming, emotional and tearful read. Katherine (Katy) Barclift’s world turns upside down when her happily married life is shattered by her unfaithful husband. She decides to leave her home without confronting her cheating husband and drives off to a small town, Boot Creek, in search of a new beginning. This is where she meets Derek, a doctor, who is experiencing his own pain and grief of losing his wife. Both hit it off instantly. Can these two people leave behind the deep emotional wounds of their past and re-build their trust and love by accepting each other for a better life? Read this wonderful book to find out how two people accidentally meet and despite of having a dreadful past, both attempt to put their lives back together. I love how Nancy Naigle has kept the characters as well as their struggle so real and authentic. You almost feel like you’ve met them or know you’re friend/family member who has gone through a similar situation. This is a great read for romance readers.
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  • Mike Nemeth
    4.0 out of 5 stars A chance decision rewrites her life
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016
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    Nancy Naigle in "Life After Perfect" fabricated the community of Boot Creek, N.C. as an almost idyllic getaway where neighbors know each other and everybody gets along. Sure, they have problems. But they persevere. And they know enough to ask for help when they really need it. Enter Katy Barclift. She's left her husband after discovering he was a true schmuck who bedded women he wasn't married to. And he was controlling. And, guess what? His philandering was her fault. If she'd only not worked so much. Katy made more money than her idiot of a husband. She met him in high school and has never been interested in anybody else. Bad choice, obviously. Then she heads to mom's house. Her mom tells her to get over it and go back to the cheater. As if. Naigle's book is dark. Her protagonist has been wronged. Her emotions have been shredded. It's a story many can relate to. The pain can be intense. Katy's dealing with all this basket of conflicting emotions when she stumbles on a small-town doctor who recently lost his own wife a couple years earlier. He had been an oncologist when his wife got cancer and wasted away. The misfortune made him question his career choice. He lost himself in the small town of Boot Creek where he returned to help out his aging father's practice. The opposite sex held no allure until by chance at a gas station he met Katy. She is likewise drawn to this random guy and actually follows through on his recommendation to check out Boot Creek's famous Blackberry Festival. She goes. She doesn't have expectations. And she finds herself liking the place. She wants to shuck her past. But that's not easy. This isn't really a romance but a story that addresses pain and how to cope. Sometimes good things happen. But with sorrow comes healing. And sometimes it takes awhile. This is a very honest, engaging novel. I couldn't stop reading. There were no slow spots either.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Abby's Mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Now one of my favorite authors
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2016
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    I first discovered Nancy Naigle on Book Bub with BBQ and Bad News. I loved the book so much. She has a way of writing that draws you quickly into the characters and the town they live in. I hated to come to the end of the book. Looking through my Kindle, I found I had another book of hers, Life After Perfect. I started it with the thought that it wouldn't be a good as the first book I read, but found I loved it just as much, if not more. What I loved about both books was the small towns in each. Everyone knowing each other and caring about their well being. Does such small towns exist? I would like to believe they do. Each book had me rooting for the happily ever after for each main character. If you're looking for a book with lots of sex, you won't find it here. It doesn't need it. The only thing I had hoped the books had, but didn't was an epilogue. The story 3 or 6 months later to wrap everything up. Don't get me wrong, the books finished nicely, I would just have liked a peak into their "happily ever after"! I see that BBQ and Bad News was #6 in a series so now I'm going to go back and start with #1!
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  • meghan varner
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute and uplifting
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019
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    A quick read full of emotion and the introduction to a new community of vivid characters. The story shows two character perspectives and includes two towns, multiple background stories and lots of laughters and sad but sweet moments. The attorney is a spit fire and this couple is sweet. The town of boot creek sounds cute and like a great place to enjoy a festival and some peaceful relaxation. For me the MVP was Naomi, the owner of the bed & breakfast /inn. She was sweet and sassy and so kind to everyone. I loved her role in this story and community. This would be a good series and community to revisit and see how all the characters are doing.
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  • djack3291
    4.0 out of 5 stars Small town feel with great characters....draws you right in!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019
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    It was a very good contemporary romance! It was my first book by this author and I have all of this series and another series downloaded and ready to read! The small town feel and the people there make this a must read. I am reading the 2nd in the series now!
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  • Tish
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2018
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    This is a love story as well as a story about friendship. Katy takes a leave of absence from her job when she finds out her husband is unfaithful. She leaves after discovering this and ends up in a small town which is in the middle of a blackberry festival. She decides to stay at a charming B & B for a few days. She meets a volunteer fire fighter / town doctor. This story is very believable and heartwarming.
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  • Kindle Customer. very good book, it isvery true to life. This is and has occured in the world we are
    5.0 out of 5 stars My husband and I have been married thirty four years.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017
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    years and this story reminds me of us. We both
    had been married before and were victims of unfaithful spouses. We met on a blind date and felt like we had known each other for years.
    This was very similar to our stories. I do believe God
    has a plan for all of us if we trust him.
    This book was so true to life with its indiscretions,
    Sickness and death, divorce. True love never fails
    And no matter what you are committed and can
    get through anything when you have the spouse
    That you can trust and love at your side.
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  • Verónica
    4.0 out of 5 stars Life After Perfect
    Reviewed in Spain on July 5, 2016
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    Me gusta la forma de escribir de la autora. Las dos novelas que leí de ella tienen en común el tener una historia ligerita, de esas en las que no hay que pensar mucho, pero que entretiene de principio a fin.
    Es predecible, como ocurre muchas veces con historias de este tipo en las que ya se sabe como van a terminar. Sin embargo lo bueno es que se puede disfrutar del desarrollo, con momentos graciosos, emotivos e interesantes.

    La narración de Mary Robinette Kowal no es de mis preferidas. Hay otros lectores de diferencian más las voces, son más efusivos en la lectura, y hacen que se viva más la novela. Me falta un poquito más de energía por su parte, pero la novela me ha gustado mucho, y seguro que no es la última que leo de Nancy Naigle.
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  • Patricia
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in Australia on December 1, 2017
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    I really do recommend this wonderful story.I was sorry it ended so quickly,but I will go and find her next book.Well done
    Thank you
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  • beata mislyenacz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2017
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    Awesome book I have absolutely loved it. Can't wait to r www ad the next one. Very good story as always.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life After Perfect
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2016
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    It had a different twist to it. was an easy read, and relaxing, quite a good story, it was just what I needed,
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  • Veronica Ann Taplin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loving and caring
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2015
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    Really enjoyed this book. Although a little predictable the journey was interesting and the story compelling to keep reading.
    Will recommend author to friends
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