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LIKE THERE'S NO TOMORROW
What if love means letting go?
Scottish widower Ian MacLean is plagued by a mischievous grannie, bitter regrets, and an ache for something he'll never have again. His only hope for freedom is to bring his grannie's sister home from America.. But first, he'll have to convince her lovely companion, Emily, to let her go.
Emily Chapman devotes herself to foster youth and her beloved Aunt Grace. Caring for others quiets a secret fear she holds close to her heart. But when Ian appears, wanting to whisk Grace off to Scotland, everything Emily needs to protect -- including her heart -- is at risk.
Set in central Oregon's high desert and the lowlands of Scotland, Like There's No Tomorrow is an amusing yet heart-tugging love story about two kind, single caretakers, two quirky, old Scottish sisters bent on reuniting, and too many agendas. It's a tale of family, fiery furnaces, falling in love, faith and the gift of each new day.
My Review:
published in 2014
"Faith isn't expecting God to give us good things. It's trusting the goodness of God in the face of tragedy."
Product Warning: It is recommended that readers have a stockpile of tissue on hand before opening this book. And those with very tender hearts will require a supply of comfort food and smelling salts to safely navigate their way through to the very end.
Possible side-effects: Shuddering sighs which can lead to painful hiccoughs, blotchy skin, bloodshot eyes, a red nose and a period of melancholia due to literary separation anxiety after completing the read are all potential side-effects. If symptoms persist, follow this book up with a romantic comedy.
My heart is skewered, my brain is muddled and my emotions are a yoyoing mass of mush after finishing Like There's No Tomorrow. Sigh. And the significance of that title?! Goosebumps! Sort of feel bruised from the inside out after this read and I'm not sure I can explain why with any sort of coherency. But I'll try.
First off -- it's an epic romance. Full of heart-wrenching emotions, painful spiritual growth and the challenges that come from living in a broken world. Eide has crafted such a powerful love story. I experienced a full gamut of emotions during my read -- from full out belly-laughs to sniffling through my tears.
And I did a lot of swooning over Ian. Hello! Scottish hero alert! Angry and hurt with a wee bit of brooding thrown in. Happy sigh. And what a faith journey! A man who wrestles with God and comes out the better for it. And when he sets his mind to wooing Emily -- whooeee -- toe-curling stuff!
Emily's tragic past, the secret she harbors, her need for control -- well, it all jumbles up into a tangled mess that only God (and true love) can sort out.
A great cast of secondary characters (octogenarins Maggie and Grace are a hoot!) provide support and conflict in equal measures. And the Scottish setting still makes me giddy!
I can't believe this is the first book I've read by Camille Eide-- in fact I hadn't even heard of her until just a few months ago when I began to see posts about her new release popping up on social media. I was thrilled to discover two of her books on audible and this is the first one I've listened to. Becky Doughty's narration is superb. Really brought these characters to life and the way she portrays Ian's accent...swoony hyperventilatingly good! lol
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Like There's No Tomorrow, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday December 27 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
I read Like There's No Tomorrow a few years ago, but your review makes me want to reread it, or give audio a try, again. I don't know why, but I have a harder time with listening than visually reading.
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy it and I knew you would be a goner for Ian's Scottish accent, me too!
I never used to be able to listen to audio books either and even now I'm super picky about the narration. I've been having issues with my eyes this year so listening to books has been a literary lifesaver for me. I intersperse listening with reading to give my eyes a rest.
DeleteI particularly enjoy listening to cozy mysteries rather than reading them. And I love listening to books when the hero or heroine have distinctive accents -- like Scottish or Irish or Southern. lol Bet you don't think of that as an accent.
Lol, in Va. I am the northernmost Southern state, but people still say I have Southern twang 😁
DeleteSorry about those eye issues, My eyes aren't that strong and I like my kindle because I can enlarge print when my eyes are tired.
I have listened to a few samples but haven't heard a voice yet I wanted to listen to for long, but may try again. A question, do you have to listen only or are you able to do other things at the same time? That would sure up my "reading" time if I could listen and do housework too!
Oh, yes, I listen while I work in my garden, do crafts, housework, exercise, make and eat meals...so it definitely upped my reading time. Plus I canceled my cable tv (television died) and there's just a few programs I keep up with online now so that freed up some listening time as well. I have a rule that I have to be doing something while I'm listening -- great incentive to get to all the yucky chores I used to put off.
DeleteNew author for me! Looks like this book has it all! Can't wait to read it.
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She's on my must buy list now! Good luck, rubynreba!
DeleteNew to me, too. Was enjoying learning more about audio-books via your and Tracy's comments. Have never listened to one. Yep, there are definitely very obvious accents from the Northeast and the South, including a slightly different southern accent from Texas...or perhaps it is as much the turn of phrase in addition to accent. Probably the same in regions of Canada, I wonder? Thank you for the introduction of a new author. Hope you had a nice Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYou know what's funny? I can't stand male narrators because when they make their voices go higher for the female characters I just burst out laughing. It's sooooo wrong. But I'm fine when a female narrator deepens her voice even slightly for the male characters. :-) Strange, I know, but that's me.
DeleteAnd a southern accent is so languid and warm. Like butter melting on a hot griddle -- bwahahahaha! I love it and there's no way I can duplicate that in my own mind when I'm actually reading a book.
You know what else is interesting about geography and language? How we pronounce the same word differently. That's been such an eye-opener.
And yes -- definitely different tones and accents across Canada too. More so out East, I'd say and in Quebec, of course.
Had a lovely Christmas -- the weather cooperated up until last night. Freezing ran over night, freezing drizzle all day (and me with library books due back!) It's a frosty wonderland outside right now. Plus we're in for a crazy big winter storm on Sunday and Monday. Hope I'll be able to make it to the library before then or my fines will be through the roof!
Good luck, CC!
What a pretty cover Thanks for sharing this book with us and Thanks for the chance to win 😃💖😍💗
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It's a deceptively peaceful looking cover but has great significance. :-) Good luck, Linda!
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ReplyDeleteGood luck, Kim!
DeleteOh, this one sounds like a must read, Kav!
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I sure think it is. Good luck, Melanie!
DeleteI just read her newest book. Excellent. This would be a great addition to my library.
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I'll definitely be reading more books by Camille Eide. Good luck, Paula!
DeleteI just discovered this author by reading Wings Like A Dove, which was wonderful. Thank you for sharing. We are book twinning author but not books on this one.
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That's how I first heard about her -- seeing the buzz on social media about Wings Like a Dove. What a gorgeous cover. Glad to hear you loved the story. Good luck, Lucy!
DeleteOh. My. Goodness! This sounds like my favorite kind of book. I haven't read anything by Camille, so maybe this would be a great place to start!
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Yep -- a great introduction to her storytelling style. Good luck, Melissa!
DeleteI also looked her up on Amazon after seeing the post about her new release and discovered she already had several books out. I promptly added a few to my wish list!
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I don't understand how I missed her books this long! Excited to catch up with her stories though. Good luck, Patty!
DeleteI like messy, heart skewering novels! And I have plenty of Kleenex at my disposal 😊
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You are the kind of reader who is prepared for any and all contingencies. :-) Good luck, Trixi!
DeleteLove the cover on "LIKE THERE'S NO TOMORROW". After reading your review, I know I would LOVE this book. Can't wait for the opportunity to read this book which is now on my TBR list. Oh the ever growing list, but hey it gives one a reason to strive to live longer so we can read more books. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the warnings and possible side effects. Duly noted and supplies stockpiled. I'm braced and more than ready! Appreciate the chance to win a copy!
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Bwahahaha -- I like to make sure fellow readers are prepared for any literary emergency -- not surprised you are well stocked. :-) Good luck, Kay!
DeleteThis is a new-to-me author. It certainly sounds like I should change that. Thanks for letting us know about Like There's No Tomorrow.
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She is awesome, Pam! Looking forward to read more of her work. Good luck!
DeleteI read this story 2 years ago and still remember how it made me feel. It's a favorite of mine. I loved it so much and you're right, the audio was fantastic. I also loved Becky Doughty's singing voice in the book. It's not often that a narrator can also sing and actually sing the songs within a story. Lovely review, Kav.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terrill. I've enjoyed Becky Doughty's narration of other books too. We're kindred listening spirits!
DeleteThis is a new author to me but the story sounds very emotional and I'm looking forward to reading this book. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
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Good luck, Wendy!
DeleteNew to me too! Love your descriptive review, Kav!! Thank you again, for featuring such great stories. Gracious giveaways! Thank you. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot]com
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win a copy of this book! It sounds so good, and I love Camille's writing! Thanks for the funtastic review! I enjoyed reading it!
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