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January (The Year of Discovery Book 1) Kindle Edition

by M.L. Hamilton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it – this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings.

Madelyn Yates dreamed of opening her own bed and breakfast, but as the middle daughter, she found herself trying to hold everything together for her family, until her sister dies. Meredith’s death throws everyone in the family into turmoil, but as always Madelyn ignores her own needs to care for them.

A gift from beyond the grave changes that and Madelyn finds herself thinking she just might heed her dying sister’s wish to “live the dream.”
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  1. Book 1 of 12
    The Year of Discovery
  2. Print length
    108 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    December 27, 2018
  6. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MH5K2NG
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 27, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 108 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 12 ‏ : ‎ The Year of Discovery
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    4.3 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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M.L. Hamilton

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ML Hamilton has been teaching high school English and journalism in Central California for the last 32 years. Teaching students to appreciate literature has made her career rewarding; however, she always dreamed of publishing her own novel.

That dream came true. Her first novel, Emerald, was published by Wild Wolf Publishing in 2010. In the summer of 2011, she published her first contemporary fiction, Ravensong, and six months later, launched the Peyton Brooks' series. The Avery Nolan Adventures and Peyton Brooks, FBI launched in 2014. In 2016, she ventured into the cozy mystery craze with her cozy mystery series, Zion Sawyer Cozy Mysteries.

Between teaching and writing, she spends her free time walking her canine children, Bailey and Jessami, and visiting her grandbabies. She is the president of Northern California Publishers and Authors.

Visit her website to sign up for her newsletter. Newsletter members are the first to get information on the latest releases and cool giveaways. New giveaways are available every month.

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020
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    Great book Maddie is an eye roller though but she got in the end thanks to Destiny and Dario. Can't wait to read all about Destiny's life next.
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  • Lidia Chymkowska
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's a good start for the series...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2019
    This is my review of the audio version as posted on Audible:

    Well, to clarify things first, it's more like 3.5 stars for the story as it's somewhere between just pretty good and great.

    It's a difficult book to categorize; it's not a cozy mystery, it's not a romance, it's not a fantasy, it's not a social drama... it's not a lot of things but it definitely is a book about rediscovering yourself. Madelyn, the main character, is a young woman who has taken on herself a huge resposibility of keeping her family together after her father's death. She set aside her own dreams to do so to the extent of forgetting that she has a right to live her own life, too.

    And that's the problem I have with her character. On the one hand, I admire her, as she is the strong one, the pillar of her family, the one everyone knows they can turn to because she'll always be there for them. On the other hand, that makes her a kind of person I'd like to slap on the head - she tends to sound a bit preachy and overbearing, like she's the only one who knows what is right and what is not for everyone around her... She doesn't let go even when others tell her. live your own life and let us live ours... And then suddenly she changes almost overnight, after one conversation with her mother, which is a bit unbelievable, I think.

    Other than that, it's a very good introduction to the series, as the story itself is interesting and touches on some important family issues. It's also quite short, so you can finish it in one sitting (which I personally like a lot).

    Narration by Ms Hazen is very good, as usual. She's really good at voicing individual characters, and the pace of her reading is just about right.

    DISCLAIMER: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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  • MRChase
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story line
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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    I liked the entire book from start to finished and now can’t wait to read the next book.
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  • Jill owen.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2019
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    Love anything she writes
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  • willee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Family Life
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019
    I’m assuming this will be a 12 short book series as 1st book January is sad where 12 women are dealing with a death of a loved one. Maddie’s sister (Meredith) passes away from CA and leaves her a box and letter telling her to seek for her dream. All off the characters are likable and real, Mika is the troubled sensitive child. Narration was great only complaint was too short but looking forward to next one
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  • Dorothy Schaefer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023
    This book was terrific she was a new author to me and I still keep reading her books I highly recommend this book to everyone Dorothy Schaefer
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  • Retrogrl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2019
    I enjoyed reading about Maddie and her family and friends. Short and sweet read! I'm looking forward to the next book!
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  • Ashley Hedden
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2019
    January was a great read by M.L. Hamilton. This is the first book in The Year of Discovery Series. Madelyn always dreamed about owning a bed and breakfast. Now she finds herself caring for her family after her sister's death. She finds her sister encouraging her to live her life from beyond the grave. I loved reading this book and can't wait to read more.
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