Where Hearts Prosper
a novel
a novel
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I would love to come - whether virtually or in person - to lead a discussion about Where Hearts Prosper.
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And be sure to sign my guest book while you're here!
Carmen Anderson has spent her entire life avoiding the place she grew up: the town tiny of Prosper, Arizona. When she makes the impulsive decision to move back with her rebellious teenage daughter Paige, she has no idea that the worst storm in the town's history is just days away. Carmen is in
Jeopardizing both her career and a proposal of marriage, Carmen sets out on a desperate cross-country chase to be reunited with her daughter before the girl unwittingly uncovers a painful secret buried deep in Carmen’s past. A secret that has kept her from embracing her family, God, devoted friends, and even love.
Where Hearts Prosper, is a quick and easy read, written for a national audience. It carries themes of family, community, faith, and the value of sharing one another's burdens.
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What others are saying:
"I loved your book! I absolutely adore the characters! They seemed very real, and like they each had really distinct personalities! I particularly adore Grandpa!" Megan J.
"There are enough twists and surprises to keep this story moving, with an ending that leaves you feeling good about the world. Anyone looking for a way to spend several pleasant hours should enjoy this immersion into small-town life with a driven single mother and her rebellious but highly-intelligent teen daughter. The people in the town come from a variety of religions (none named specifically), so the topic of faith is a thread in the storyline. A major theme is the importance of relying on family and friends during times of adversity. There's a book group discussion in the back." Amazon Review
"I very much enjoyed this first novel from author Suzanne V. Reese. The writing was crisp and at times, the turns of phrase were unusual, which I always appreciate. I liked the storyline and the characters, and aside from some stray capital letters that snuck in where they didn't belong, I even didn't find too many typos. Best of all, the plot was different and refreshing.
I expect to see quite a lot more from this author." Tristi's Takes
"Suzanne is a great friend of mine. She is an amazing writer and very creative. This book is very down to earth and has real life situations. I hate reading books that aren't logical. In "Where Hearts Prosper" all these situation are things that could actually happen. I couldn't put the book down until I had finished it. I would highly recommend this book to those that love to read!" S. Farley
"Where Hearts Prosper is a book about love, family and secrets. Carmen Anderson has spent her most of her life running away from a hurtful memories and the place she thought would rejected her.
Now she is a single mother career woman and her teenage daughter who is starting to act out. In an impulsive moment, Carmen decides to move back to her little hometown and its wholesome values. But is she running away again?
In Prosper, Carmen's daughter, Paige, finds family and friends and learns to serve and love others. And Carmen finds she didn't need to leave at all.
Suzanne's story held my attention through the entire book. I didn't want to put it down because there was always the question of what next?? How will the conflicts resolve? It almost drove me crazy to have those questions answered and I stayed up WAY too late finishing the book! :)
And now I ask Suzanne, what next? She told me she is working another project so keep your eyes open for Suzanne V. Reese, a new and upcoming author!" S.L. Lovell
"This book is amazing and a real page turner. You feel like all the charactors are very real people and that you truly know them. You will feel they are your friends and miss them when you finish the book. The mystery about Carmen's past will keep you riveted and you won't be able to put the book down. This book will have you crying, and then laughing and then crying again--tears of joy mostly. It is a very touching and very inspiring book. I highly recommend it." J. Jorgenson
Where Hearts Prosper explores themes of unconditional love, family, sacrifice and the damage wrought by secrecy. It is warm, thoughtful, at times funny and was obviously written with a great deal of love. With such an exciting and engaging storyline the book can easily be finished in a few hours. I found the characters believable and instantly likable. Everyone hopes for neighbors like the townsfolk of Prosper, good, friendly people always ready to extend a helping hand, a kind ear or a shoulder to cry on. Skillfully Suzanne Reese establishes the importance of her characters’ faith without the narrative becoming evangelical. I especially appreciated her portrayal of Paige, the main character’s teenage daughter. She was sullen yet cheery, self conscious yet confident and sarcastic yet humble. Such contrasting temperaments define our teenage years and are never easy to effectively depict.
Congratulations to the author. I look forward to reading her future work.
GoodsReads Review
I honestly didn't expect much from this book. I know Suzanne only a little, and knowing it was her first published book I thought it would be kind of "cheesy" and slight. There are a couple of other LDS authors who get published a lot that I think are really shallow.
That said, I was most pleasantly surprised. Aside from a few editing errors, I would never have believed this was a first novel. I really did enjoy it. I wish Suzanne the best in her future writing endeavors and would gladly read whatever she writes.
GoodReads Review
"I loved your book! I absolutely adore the characters! They seemed very real, and like they each had really distinct personalities! I particularly adore Grandpa!" Megan J.
"There are enough twists and surprises to keep this story moving, with an ending that leaves you feeling good about the world. Anyone looking for a way to spend several pleasant hours should enjoy this immersion into small-town life with a driven single mother and her rebellious but highly-intelligent teen daughter. The people in the town come from a variety of religions (none named specifically), so the topic of faith is a thread in the storyline. A major theme is the importance of relying on family and friends during times of adversity. There's a book group discussion in the back." Amazon Review
"I very much enjoyed this first novel from author Suzanne V. Reese. The writing was crisp and at times, the turns of phrase were unusual, which I always appreciate. I liked the storyline and the characters, and aside from some stray capital letters that snuck in where they didn't belong, I even didn't find too many typos. Best of all, the plot was different and refreshing.
I expect to see quite a lot more from this author." Tristi's Takes
"Suzanne is a great friend of mine. She is an amazing writer and very creative. This book is very down to earth and has real life situations. I hate reading books that aren't logical. In "Where Hearts Prosper" all these situation are things that could actually happen. I couldn't put the book down until I had finished it. I would highly recommend this book to those that love to read!" S. Farley
"Where Hearts Prosper is a book about love, family and secrets. Carmen Anderson has spent her most of her life running away from a hurtful memories and the place she thought would rejected her.
Now she is a single mother career woman and her teenage daughter who is starting to act out. In an impulsive moment, Carmen decides to move back to her little hometown and its wholesome values. But is she running away again?
In Prosper, Carmen's daughter, Paige, finds family and friends and learns to serve and love others. And Carmen finds she didn't need to leave at all.
Suzanne's story held my attention through the entire book. I didn't want to put it down because there was always the question of what next?? How will the conflicts resolve? It almost drove me crazy to have those questions answered and I stayed up WAY too late finishing the book! :)
And now I ask Suzanne, what next? She told me she is working another project so keep your eyes open for Suzanne V. Reese, a new and upcoming author!" S.L. Lovell
"This book is amazing and a real page turner. You feel like all the charactors are very real people and that you truly know them. You will feel they are your friends and miss them when you finish the book. The mystery about Carmen's past will keep you riveted and you won't be able to put the book down. This book will have you crying, and then laughing and then crying again--tears of joy mostly. It is a very touching and very inspiring book. I highly recommend it." J. Jorgenson
Where Hearts Prosper explores themes of unconditional love, family, sacrifice and the damage wrought by secrecy. It is warm, thoughtful, at times funny and was obviously written with a great deal of love. With such an exciting and engaging storyline the book can easily be finished in a few hours. I found the characters believable and instantly likable. Everyone hopes for neighbors like the townsfolk of Prosper, good, friendly people always ready to extend a helping hand, a kind ear or a shoulder to cry on. Skillfully Suzanne Reese establishes the importance of her characters’ faith without the narrative becoming evangelical. I especially appreciated her portrayal of Paige, the main character’s teenage daughter. She was sullen yet cheery, self conscious yet confident and sarcastic yet humble. Such contrasting temperaments define our teenage years and are never easy to effectively depict.
Congratulations to the author. I look forward to reading her future work.
GoodsReads Review
I honestly didn't expect much from this book. I know Suzanne only a little, and knowing it was her first published book I thought it would be kind of "cheesy" and slight. There are a couple of other LDS authors who get published a lot that I think are really shallow.
That said, I was most pleasantly surprised. Aside from a few editing errors, I would never have believed this was a first novel. I really did enjoy it. I wish Suzanne the best in her future writing endeavors and would gladly read whatever she writes.
GoodReads Review
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