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To Say Goodbye: A Sweet Romantic Tearjerker Kindle Edition

by Lindsay Detwiler (Author), BookSmith Design (Illustrator), Hot Tree Editing (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 47 ratings
Feisty Sophia never shies away from life. Playful, romantic, connected—her marriage was the thing of fairy tales. But when tragedy strikes, Sophia is left to pick up the pieces of her life.

After leaving the army, Jackson is ready to start afresh. But when he returns home, his life spirals out of control.As Sophia and Jackson find themselves in each other, they start to see redemption is possible.

Trying to piece together a new life, they must answer the question: Should they forge a life together and say goodbye to their pasts completely, or should they loyally go their separate ways to avoid heartache?
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    335 pages
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  4. Publication date
    September 24, 2016
  5. File size
    533 KB
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"To Say Goodbye features great prose and very interesting characters; it was, indeed, the cast of characters that pulled me in and I enjoyed the way the author explored the workings of the hearts of the characters. It is an intensely emotional read. " ~Readers' Favorite, Romuald Dzemo"I felt the author's ability to draw us into the two principal characters' lives, and to allow us to empathise and root for them, shows true skill on her part. " ~Readers' Favorite, Grant Leishman" Although a work of fiction, the story has many valuable lessons in dealing with loss." ~Faridah Nassozi, Readers' Favorite"The characters have depth and the crisp writing will have the reader enticed and completely seduced. This is a beautiful story simply told, a powerful romance with an unpredictable plot. " Divine Zape, Readers' Favorite"Sophia was a wonderfully written and developed character that seemed so real I felt like I could reach out and touch her" Sefina Hawke, Readers' Favorite

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01L9WM3CA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hot Tree Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 533 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 335 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1925448429
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 47 ratings

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Lindsay Detwiler

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Lindsay Detwiler is a romance author and a former high school English teacher. She is also the USA Today Bestselling author of The Widow Next Door with HarperCollins UK.

Lindsay's goal with her writing is to show the power of love and the beauty of life while also instilling a true sense of realism in her work. With her novels coming from a place of honesty, she wants her fiction to resonate with readers as candid, poetic, and powerful.

Inked Hearts, released in 2017 with Hot Tree Publishing, was named a Romance Times Top Pick. Additionally, Remember When, released in April of 2017, was named a Route One Reads Romance Pick by the Pennsylvania Center for the Book. She is also a USA Today Bestselling author with HarperCollins UK under the penname L.A.Detwiler.

Lindsay currently lives in her hometown of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Chad (her junior high sweetheart); their six rescued cats; and their Great Dane, Edmund.

In addition to being a huge bookworm, Lindsay's also a fan of cruelty-free makeup, coffee, chocolate, Outlander, and shopping.

Be sure to connect with Lindsay: Instagram: @lindsayanndetwiler

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/lindsayanndetwiler

Blog: www.lindsaydetwiler.com

TikTok: @ladetwiler

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Customers find the book's story emotionally engaging, with one review noting how the ending makes sad parts more bearable. The characters are likeable, and customers say the book keeps readers interested until the end. They appreciate the writing quality, with one customer highlighting the realistic dialogue.

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Customers enjoy the story's emotional content, describing it as heartwrenching and full of feels, with one customer noting how the ending makes the sad parts more bearable.

"This story has all the feels. It's one of those 'thinker' type of books...." Read more

"The subtitle calls this story "A Sweet Romantic Tearjerker," and it is. I got through it without shedding a tear, but I came darn close...." Read more

"...This story is about loss, forgiveness, and the future. The book sucked me right in and I couldn’t wait to continue reading it...." Read more

"...I could not put it down until I finished the story. The story is so real and could happen to anyone. Sophia is a very devoted girl...." Read more

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Customers like the characters in the book.

"...written with realistic dialogue, descriptive settings and memorable characters..." Read more

"...Detwilder does a superb job writing easy to relate-to, realistic characters...." Read more

"...Jackson is a very understanding guy. All of the characters are just great...." Read more

"...Stella was an amazing secondary character, I loved her style and the fact she didn't hold anything back...." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and easy to read, noting it keeps them interested until the end. One customer describes it as a "thinker" type of book.

"...This story is about loss, forgiveness, and the future. The book sucked me right in and I couldn’t wait to continue reading it...." Read more

"I have read so many of Lindsay Detwiler’s books. Enjoy reading them and getting to know the characters I feeling like I know them by the end of the..." Read more

"This story has all the feels. It's one of those 'thinker' type of books...." Read more

"To Say Goodbye by Lindsay Detwiler is a very interesting book that keeps your attention. I could not put it down until I finished the story...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting its realistic dialogue and another mentioning the author's talent.

"...I'm not saying. Read this touching story for yourself. Beautifully written with realistic dialogue, descriptive settings and memorable characters..." Read more

"...The story is well-written, realistic, and just all-around amazing! Detwilder does a superb job writing easy to relate-to, realistic characters...." Read more

"To Say Goodbye: WOW! Fantastic story and writing. I loved the emotions throughout. Great challenges to over come for both Jackson and Sophia...." Read more

"...Lindsay Detwiler has written from the heart, and the result is a novel that ends with the reader feeling hopeful despite the bad things that happen..." Read more

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  • Sue's Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars A touching story of grief and the healing power of love. FIVE APPLAUDING STARS!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019
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    The subtitle calls this story "A Sweet Romantic Tearjerker," and it is. I got through it without shedding a tear, but I came darn close. If you enjoy emotionally gripping novels about grief and the healing power of love, don't miss this one!

    Here's a glimpse of the plot (but no big spoilers--I promise). When Tim, Sophia's young husband, dies of sudden heart failure, she's plunged into grief so intense that she yearns to join him in death. Tim was her entire life, and she's certain she can't go on living without him. At his burial, Sophia encounters Tim's best friend, Jackson--a handsome former soldier whose cheating wife has left him for another man and taken his beloved little boy. Sophia and Jackson find comfort in each other as they grieve for Tim, sharing memories of the man they both loved.

    Gradually, the tenuous bond created by their grief over Tim's death grows into something stronger--a mutual attraction they struggle to resist as guilt threatens their growing relationship. How can they betray Tim's memory by falling in love with each other? It's unthinkable, surely. Society (and Tim) would never understand.

    Most of the book deals with Sophia's seemingly endless cycle of guilt and grief. Each time she draws closer to Jackson for comfort and love, she pushes him away out of guilt and her precious memories of Tim. I got a bit tired of Tim and all the flashbacks of their perfect life together, and I really felt sorry for Jackson, who showers Sophia with patience and understanding as he fights his nasty ex-wife for joint custody of their son. (I loved Jackson. Do guys like him actually exist?)

    Will Sophia eventually accept Tim's death and find new happiness with Jackson? Will Jackson win his custody battle? I'm not saying. Read this touching story for yourself. Beautifully written with realistic dialogue, descriptive settings and memorable characters (especially Sophia's friend Stella and a mischievous Mastiff puppy named Henry), this book is definitely a keeper. Kudos also for flawless editing and proofreading, limited use of profanity, and "closed door" sex. Highly recommended.
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  • SM-TR
    4.0 out of 5 stars This story has all the feels
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2017
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    This story has all the feels. It's one of those 'thinker' type of books. You get to slow down from a fast-paced life and put yourself in the shoes of two people struggling with their grief. Throughout the book, I kept wondering if I would have the same thoughts and actions as Sophia. It was a tad martyr-ish for me, but I've never been a widow, so maybe it's premature in my thought there. Overall, a great story of two friends who become lovers despite a tragedy.
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  • Melissa Mattern
    5.0 out of 5 stars The book sucked me right in and I couldn’t wait to continue ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2016
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Reviewed for A Wanton Book Lover Blog

    Grab some tissues...you will need them to read Lindsay Detwilder’s To Say Goodbye but it is so worth it. This story is about loss, forgiveness, and the future. The book sucked me right in and I couldn’t wait to continue reading it. The story is well-written, realistic, and just all-around amazing! Detwilder does a superb job writing easy to relate-to, realistic characters. This was an amazing story where the characters heal enough to finally find their happiness. I
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  • Bonnie Keagy
    5.0 out of 5 stars The story sure shows how good of a person she is
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2016
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    To Say Goodbye by Lindsay Detwiler is a very interesting book that keeps your attention. I could not put it down until I finished the story. The story is so real and could happen to anyone. Sophia is a very devoted girl. The story sure shows how good of a person she is. Jackson is a very understanding guy. All of the characters are just great. Lindsay sure has a way of writing her books to make the characters just great and keeping the readers attention. I am looking forward to more books from Lindsay.
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  • Katyjane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Challenges in Live!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2020
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    To Say Goodbye: WOW! Fantastic story and writing. I loved the emotions throughout. Great challenges to over come for both Jackson and Sophia. I loved these too. It was a really wonderful story!
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  • R
    4.0 out of 5 stars Goodbyes are hard
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020
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    How do you say goodbye to your love, your life?
    Another sweet, fun read from Lindsay! It starts with heartache and keeps you interested till the end.
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  • Pyper541
    5.0 out of 5 stars To Say Goodbye
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
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    Jackson and Sophia's story made me feel a rainbow of emotions. It was an exhausting roller coaster ride, just when I thought it was over the bottom fell out. I found myself wondering if they would make it.

    Stella was an amazing secondary character, I loved her style and the fact she didn't hold anything back. I will definitely be reading more from Lindsay Detwiler.
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  • Lynne Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love is Messy
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019
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    Sweet romance with relatable characters. Sometimes love finds us in the wrong places. The story of grief stricken Sophia and spiraling out of control Jackson is a love story that wasn’t supposed to happen.

    Author Lindsay Detwiler weaves a tale of unlikely romance with characters societal norms dictate shouldn’t cross the invisible line. Detwiler adeptly tells a story that confirms sometimes love is messy and filled with tears.
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