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Perfect Imperfections Paperback – March 28, 2017

by Taryn Leigh (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars 229 ratings
Sarah Lewis desires nothing more than to begin again after a failed marriage and a tragedy so terrifying, it forces her to leave her life in London to stay with her best friend a world apart in South Africa. Despite immediate success in her business, she struggles to understand who she really is and where she belongs in the world. So begins a journey of discovery as Sarah re-unites with Katy in the land where she was born, where the air is lavender scented, and weekends are spent cycling on the beach.Until the day when she has to return to London to face the ghosts of her past and confront a situation that has grown more complicated in her absence.Perfect Imperfections is an intriguing tale which hints at wrongdoings and deceit without giving too much away. The author cleverly weaves a tale around fragile yet strong Sarah as she tries to reconcile her past with her future, engaging the reader to the point where we simply want the best for her and for happiness finally to come her way.
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  1. Print length
    290 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    March 28, 2017
  4. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.66 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1848978456
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1848978454
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ olympia publishers
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 28, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1848978456
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1848978454
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.66 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 229 ratings

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Taryn Leigh is a wife, mother, businesswoman, and a renowned author who has earned her place as a member of the Romance Writers Organisation of South Africa. Her books journey the realms of romance, mystery and adventure. Exploring the deeper levels of fact, she has created a fascinating new context to fiction.

Taryn Leigh loves to hear from readers and is known for responding.

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Customers find this book to be a lovely read with well-developed characters and easy-to-follow writing style. Moreover, they appreciate the storyline, with one customer describing it as a wonderful tale of an imperfect life filled with hope. Additionally, customers find the book heartwarming, with one mentioning it made them feel many different emotions.

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8 customers mention "Readability"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a lovely and enjoyable read, with one customer noting it's a must-read for romance and adventure lovers.

"...told a story of love lost, tragedy, friendships ever lasting, and love found...." Read more

"...Please give this book a try. I felt happy and very satisfied when I was done reading this book...." Read more

"This is a debut novel folks, can't even imagine what is to come for this author! Oh why did this book end?..." Read more

"...A must read for all romance and adventure lovers as well as anyone looking for a story that will leave the reader both uplifted and inspired...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and descriptive, with one customer noting that the words flowed smoothly.

"...As I was reading it I pictured myself being in SA. The descriptions were just perfect of both SA and the characters...." Read more

"...The story was so easy to read that I went three hours with out even moving off my seat. You would never know that this was the authors first book...." Read more

"Liked it a lot. Definitely inspiring and certainly a page turner. I will be waiting for mor from this author!" Read more

"...The words just seemed to flow, and they were very descriptive, with out too much description, if that makes sense! Such an easy read!..." Read more

6 customers mention "Storyline"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this book, which features love lost and through adversity there is hope, with one customer describing it as a wonderful tale of an imperfect life.

"...It was easy to like the characters. This book told a story of love lost, tragedy, friendships ever lasting, and love found...." Read more

"...I really like the way that the author shows us that through adversity there is hope...." Read more

"...Stop and smell the lavender, while you enjoy a wonderful story of an imperfect life!" Read more

"...This is a story filled with hope and speaks to how women can withstand the darkest storm...." Read more

5 customers mention "Heartwarming story"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one mentioning it made them feel many different emotions.

"Liked it a lot. Definitely inspiring and certainly a page turner. I will be waiting for mor from this author!" Read more

"...I would recommend this intriguing and emotionally captivating story for readers who enjoy fiction...." Read more

"Perfect Imperfections is a beautifully written book that speaks to the soul. I loved Sarah’s journey that transported me into her world...." Read more

"...This book touched my heart and hugged my soul. I intend on suggesting this book to anyone and everyone I can and will listen...." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book.

"...It was easy to like the characters. This book told a story of love lost, tragedy, friendships ever lasting, and love found...." Read more

"...Such an easy read! The characters are well developed, and some you will love and some you won't, just like real life!..." Read more

"Loved it all much! I want more! Xx I got attached really fast to the characters and the story surprised me in every way!..." Read more

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  • Brenda Blair
    5.0 out of 5 stars Honest Review
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018
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    This was a beautifully written book. As I was reading it I pictured myself being in SA. The descriptions were just perfect of both SA and the characters. It was easy to like the characters.
    This book told a story of love lost, tragedy, friendships ever lasting, and love found. Edward was definitely likable for the many things he remembered about Sarah and saving her when she needed saving. I loved that Sarah was able to forgive the horrible things done to her and move forward. I definitely cried, laughed, was mad at times, but at the end I definitely was happy. Such I lovely ended to the book. Such a beautiful read.
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  • Jean Cohagan
    4.0 out of 5 stars but there was sooo much I liked about this book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017
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    I will try and keep this review short, but there was sooo much I liked about this book.

    I was looking for a new author and something different then my usual books- Mystery and Historical Books and I came upon this find. What caught me from the start was the cover. It was simple but I really liked the look of it. When you read the book, you will see the meaning of this cover more in depth.

    It is hard to believe that this is Taryn Leighs first book. The writing was very easy and flowing. I liked that she was very descriptive and I felt like I really got a clear picture of what each character was like.

    This story starts off about a girl, Sarah, that leaves London and goes back to her hometown of South Africa. Sarah was basically running away from something that happened in London. It is not something the reader will find out right away, but as each chapter goes on, you are more intrigued on why she really came to South Africa.

    In South Africa she comes to stay with a childhood friend, Katy. Katy and Sarah's friendship is immediately right where it left off. In comes Katy 'sbrother, Edward who has always treated Sarah as a sister. Edward is a handsome man who , as the story goes, you can see the real relationship between Saran and him.

    The story was so easy to read that I went three hours with out even moving off my seat. You would never know that this was the authors first book. Her writing is well written and I cant wait to see what she has in store for us readers in her next book.

    Please give this book a try. I felt happy and very satisfied when I was done reading this book.

    It would be a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon
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  • C. Moon
    3.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring page turner
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017
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    Liked it a lot. Definitely inspiring and certainly a page turner. I will be waiting for mor from this author!
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  • teachlz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adversity and Hope
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
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     MY REVIEW OF "PERFECT IMPERFECTIONS" by TARYN LEIGH

    I appreciate the way Taryn Leigh, author  of "Perfect Imperfections" weaves the details of her story. The timeline of this story is mostly in the present with a few past references that pertain to the characters or the storyline. The genres of this story are Fiction or Women's Fiction.

    The author describes her characters as complex and complicated. Some characters are mean-spirited. Other characters are capable of betrayal and deceitful acts. There are characters that are supportive and kind as well. Sarah Lewis leaves her home in London, after a major tragedy and betrayal, and goes to restart her life in South Africa.  She stays at her best friend's home while she struggles emotionally to put her life together, as well as her business obligations.

    Taryn Leigh does a fantastic job in keeping the reader in suspense about  what the tragedy and betrayals are. We know that Sarah is keeping secrets from her best friend and brother, who only want to help her. Sarah is emotionally fragile and is having nightmares. She starts to put her business together, and then is called back to London for a family emergency. Sarah finally realizes that she has to go back to the past in order to move on to the present and future.

    I really like the way that the author shows us that through adversity there is hope. The author describes having a support system, family, friends and love. The author also shows us good vs. evil,  loyalty vs. betrayal, forgiveness and redemption vs.  holding grudges and retribution.  Taryn Leigh shows us the growth in the characters.

    I would recommend this intriguing and emotionally captivating story for readers who enjoy fiction. I look forward to seeing more of these characters, and I do hope that the  author writes more about them. I received a copy of this book for my honest review.

     
     
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  • Helen R Brumfield
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! I didn't want it to end!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017
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    This is a debut novel folks, can't even imagine what is to come for this author!

    Oh why did this book end? I want more of Edward and Sarah! If you are looking for a contemporary book, that takes a hold of your heart, squeezes it for a bit, then lets it feel all the love, then this is it!

    The words just seemed to flow, and they were very descriptive, with out too much description, if that makes sense! Such an easy read! The characters are well developed, and some you will love and some you won't, just like real life! I've had a best friend since we were in Kindergarten, and this book had a friendship just like us, it was wonderful!

    Just read it!! Please :)
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  • Meg
    4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely read!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2018
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    Perfect Imperfections, a story of love, loss, forgiveness and friendship. Leigh had me hooked from the get go in this book with her eloquent and easiness she has when writing. Her descriptiveness of South Africa has me adding a trip on my never ending travel bucket list.

    The character development of Sarah, after she runs from her life in London, to South Africa slowly builds through out the book and by the end you are wrapped up in it, almost as you are watching a movie instead of reading a story. You are dying to know what she ran from but yet are enjoying her journey with her bestie Kath and her brother Edward, both showing what true friendship means!

    A perfect way to spend a cloudy Saturday!

    Stop and smell the lavender, while you enjoy a wonderful story of an imperfect life!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Taryn Leigh is a great author, loved the book and the way it ...
    Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2017
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    Taryn Leigh is a great author, loved the book and the way it was written. Can't wait to see more!
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  • Wendy Clarke - The Fiction Cafe Book Club
    5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable, beautifully written debut novel!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2017
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    Having never visited South Africa but always having wanted to it was a joy to read Taryns descriptions of traditional and modern South Africa. Taryn has a unique writing style that brings the words to life as though you are there. Her writing flows beautifully and several of her descriptions were so detailed that I really felt I was amongst the surroundings and I could imagine and experience the countryside and towns vividly in my mind as they I was right there inside the book.

    The characters were relatable and I was intrigued to find out why the main character Sarah had returned to her homeland of South Africa after fleeing London and all her family and friends. The storyline was great and the reason is shocking!

    There are some really unique moments in the book that were lovely to read, the gifts, the giraffe as my daughter has one she sleeps with every night too and especially the mug of hot chocolate! Every time I sat down to read, I made one to bring the story even more alive!

    I thoroughly enjoyed reading Taryn's debut novel. The story of Sarah and how she conquered her fears and deals with her past and future. Taryn writes with a fluidity and describes the locations and scenes wonderfully to give vision to her readers. For a debut novel this good, I will look forward to her succeeding novels and what they will bring too!
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  • nicola
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2018
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    Absolutely beautiful story from beginning to end.

    After leaving her husband Sarah left her life in London to move home to South Africa where she moved in with her best friend Katy. Unexplained why she suddenly upped and left her life behind her friend and her (Katy’s) brother Edward supported her when she needed it most. Sarah starts up her new business and moves into her own place soon after and really starts to begin her new life again. Her mother’s bad health brings sarah back to London briefly before returning to South Africa. We finally find out the reasons behind her move - I’ll admit it moved me to tears (also almost made me late for work). Sarah didn’t think she could love again, perhaps she was wrong.

    Loved the book from beginning to end however my only complaint would be the books sudden ending, I would love to have read on. Highly recommended.
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  • Peter JC White
    4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2017
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    Delightful read!
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  • Rachel. C
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great debut novel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2018
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    I really enjoyed reading Perfect Imperfections, which is Taryn Leigh’s debut novel. The story is mainly set in South Africa, a place I long to visit, and the author’s descriptions of the surroundings made me feel as though I was actually there.
    This is a story about love, loss, forgiveness and friendship.The characters are genuine and relatable and the story of why the main character, Sarah, had returned to her homeland of South Africa had me intrigued throughout the book. As the story develops we see Sarah conquer her fears and deal with her past and future.
    This is a really good debut novel , and I look forward to reading more books by Taryn.
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