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The Family Journal Kindle Edition

by Carolyn Brown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Join the millions who have fallen in love with New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown in her landmark hundredth novel.

At the end of her rope, single mom Lily Anderson is determined to move her rebellious children in the right direction. That means taking away their cell phones, tablets, and computers—at least temporarily—and moving to the house where Lily grew up in the rural town of Comfort, Texas. But Lily has a bigger challenge than two sulking kids.

The house comes with Mack Cooper, high school teacher and handsome longtime renter. The arrangement: just housemates. But Mack’s devoted attention to the kids starts to warm Lily’s resistant heart. Then Lily finds an old leather-bound book in which five generations of her female ancestors shared their struggles and dreams. To Lily, it’s a bracing reminder about the importance of family…and love.

Now it’s time for Lily to add an adventurous new chapter to the cherished family journal—by embracing a fresh start and taking a chance on a man who could make her house a home.

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  5. Publication date
    12 November 2019
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"This first-rate romance will delight readers young and old." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Carolyn Brown is a RITA finalist and the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of nearly one hundred books. Her genres include contemporary and historical romances, cowboy and country music romances, and women’s fiction. She and her husband live in the small town of Davis, Oklahoma, where everyone knows everyone else, knows what they are doing and when—and reads the local newspaper every Wednesday to see who got caught. They have three grown children and enough grandchildren to keep them young. Visit Carolyn at www.carolynbrownbooks.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07S2RCH6F
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance (12 November 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1723 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 297 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1542015375
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Carolyn Brown

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Carolyn Brown is a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publisher’s Weekly and #1 Amazon and #1 Washington Post bestselling author. She is the author of more than 100 novels and several novellas. She’s a recipient of the Bookseller’s Best Award, Montlake Romance’s prestigious Montlake Diamond Award, and also a three-time recipient of the National Reader’s Choice Award. Brown has been published for more than 20 years, and her books have been translated 21 foreign languages.

When she’s not writing, she likes to plot new stories in her backyard with her tom cat, Boots Randolph Terminator Outlaw, who protects the yard from all kinds of wicked varmints like crickets, locusts, and spiders. Visit her at www.carolynbrownbooks.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in Australia on 8 November 2021
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I love this read. This would definitely go to my top reads. Love the rich history and the women lineage going through their own journey and finding their peace. I love Mac too, tho I'd imagine it's not as easy as just things falling into place as they have. This is kinds of stories I would ideally pass down to my daughters.
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MAB1956
4.0 out of 5 stars Christian fiction story
Reviewed in Australia on 2 August 2021
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I loved the concept of the whole book. Importance of family and unity. I didn't like the pre marital sexual content. It was not a main feature or explicit but was there never-the-less.
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Ellepuss
5.0 out of 5 stars Another lovely story by Carolyn Brown!
Reviewed in Australia on 21 December 2020
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Loved this book of Lily & her children that were out of control. As I read it I thought what an amazing mother she was. Reading lots of Carolyn Brown’s books due to them being very enjoyable stories without all the sex scenes!
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Maureen Weinstein
4.0 out of 5 stars I have read better books
Reviewed in Australia on 25 January 2020
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The story was at times long and switched from present events to past events and I found this hard to read. Other readers may find this book enjoyable.
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Sam H
5.0 out of 5 stars Back to basics..
Reviewed in Australia on 11 December 2019
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A delightful and well written story that resonates with the mother within us. I read the book in one sitting, but apart from one stressful incident, found the story to be gently paced and relaxing. I’m loving the direction Carolyn Brown has taken in her last few books, but still enjoy reading her past publications.
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linda koop
5.0 out of 5 stars The Family Journal
Reviewed in Australia on 17 September 2020
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Couldn't stop reading this , enjoyed the blossoming of Lily and her family with the love of Mack and caring of good friends . I do wonder what happened to Ruth Ann , why she was such a gossip !
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Nuala K
2.0 out of 5 stars Read for geriatrics
Reviewed in Australia on 30 October 2021
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Bit too church like and pure, don't bother reading if you're expecting anything more than kissing from your main characters in modern romance.
Luckily I only bought this title on a clearance on Kindle store.
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Patricia Pollard
5.0 out of 5 stars All her books are great to read
Reviewed in Australia on 2 February 2021
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All the books of Carolyn Brown are great to read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this read
Reviewed in the United States on 26 February 2024
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I always enjoy reading books by Carolyn Brown. She is a great writer. This story was simple but kept me engaged as she did a good job not making it too dramatic. The story felt so real to me. The characters felt so real to me. It was all in all an amazing read.
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Ann Broadley
5.0 out of 5 stars Will r e ad another story by Carolyn Brown as soon as I can.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2023
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A lovely story, so well written so nd such a good feeling at t h e end.Well worth a read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Mother doing the best for her children.
Reviewed in Canada on 17 January 2021
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I loved this book. Shows what a Mother will do to help her children to grow up in a safe, happy environment, while learning life skills they would never have enjoyed if they had been kept in the early stages of life where they were born. Loved the connection that happened between Mother and daughter in reading the family journal.
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Vivianna
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely family story
Reviewed in Italy on 19 February 2022
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I really enjoyed this book, the story has some great issues that every one could relate to. My only problem was trying to read the script from the journal, far too small.
The story takes you through times that can affect us all but shows you there is a way forward.
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ANKITA
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
Reviewed in India on 29 September 2020
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When I picked this book and read the short intro, I knew I was in for a new journey - a journey through the lives of people, their thoughts and their outlook towards life.. have noted the quotes that touched a chord in my heart..
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