Eden by Jamie Lisa Forbes

Eden by Jamie Lisa Forbes Publisher: Pronghorn Press, (May 25, 2020) Category: Literary Fiction, Southern Fiction, Family Fiction Tour dates: May & June, 2020 ISBN: 978-1-941052-32-2 Available in Print and ebook, 285 pages

Description Eden by Jamie Lisa Forbes

Rowen Hart has been raised as the pampered son and only child of a prominent family in the small community of White Rock, North Carolina. It’s the 1950s and he’s drifting through the days, following the life path his parents have planned for him and preparing to go away to college. When his father’s suicide turns his world upside down, he finds himself responsible for his mother in their suddenly reduced circumstances that leave them dependent on his uncle, his father’s business partner. Ill prepared to take over as head of the family, Rowen doesn’t know which way to turn. Then a neighbor’s ten year old daughter comes to live with them, baffling him with her wild behavior and never ending attempts to win his approval and making his new responsibilities even more overwhelming. As Rowen tries to find his way, he begins to question everything about his upbringing, his current circumstances and his plans for the future as they turn to dust in his hands.

Praise Jamie Lisa Forbes

“Throughout this beautifully written story (Unbroken), I pictured the scenes, the characters, and visualized it all as if I walked among them. Five stars.”-Laurel Rain-Snow, Rainy Days and Mondays “Unbroken is a powerful, absorbing book from the first page to the last. Forbes’ Wyoming ranch background adds rich flavors to the story. The author draws realistic, complex characters. Unbroken is an unvarnished testimonial to a way of life that few of us know.”– Mary E. Trimble, author of ‘ TUBOB: Two Years in West Africa with the Peace Corps’ “The Widow Smalls, is a collection of wonderful stories that will elicit a range of emotions, following a number of different themes, like loss, jealousy, regret and acceptance. Each of the stories was as well written as the last, and I enjoyed each one immensely. Wonderful diverse plots, linked with the similar thread of ranch life, and defined characters, made for a truly great read. Author Jamie Forbes, has really created something special here, a must read for all short story lovers.”- Michelle Geist, Verified Amazon Review

About Jamie Lisa Forbes

Jamie Lisa Forbes was raised on a ranch along the Little Laramie River near Laramie, Wyoming. She attended the University of Colorado where she obtained degrees in English and philosophy. After fourteen months living in Israel, she returned to her family’s ranch where she lived for another fifteen years. In 1994, she moved to Greensboro, North Carolina. In 2001, she graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Law and began her North Carolina law practice. Her first novel, Unbroken, won the WILLA Literary Award for Contemporary Fiction in 2011. Her collection of short stories, The Widow Smalls and Other Stories, won the High Plains Book Awards for a short story collection in 2015. Her law practice gave her the opportunity to travel many of the back roads of North Carolina and meet the unique and diverse individuals who inspired Eden. Website: https://www.jamielisaforbes.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jamielisaforbes Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieLisaForbes Buy Eden by Jamie Lisa Forbes To be announced closer to publication.

Giveaway Eden by Jamie Lisa Forbes

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Teddy Rose Book Reviews Plus May 15 Kickoff & Guest Post Jo Amazon May 18 Review Amy Locks, Hooks and Books May 19 Review & Excerpt Sam Goodreads May 20 Review Bookgirl Goodreads May 21 Review Betty Toots Book Reviews May 22 Review & Interview Lu Ann Rocking Book Reviews May 26 Review & Guest Post Just Another Reader May 29 Review StephenMatlock.com June 1 Review & Interview Linda Lu Goodreads June 5 Review Dawn Bound 4 Escape June 8 Guest Review Jas International Book Promotion June 12 Review Becky Sincerely Uplifting June 15 Review & Excerpt Teddy Rose Book Reviews Plus June 19 Review Kathleen Celticlady's Reviews June 22 Guest review Mindy A Room Without Books is Empty June 24 Review Kimberly Amazon June 30 Review My Take: I thought that the Author had a good grasp of what life was like during this time period. We are introduced to the characters at the beginning of the book when 10 year old Eden is called to testify against her uncle for the murder of her father. Rowen had skipped work for the morning to attend the trial. Rowen's father killed himself leaving the family destitute and not equipped to live as Rowen and his mother were use to being wealthy. Lucky for them their servant Adeline has decided to stay with them and help them muddle through. She is the voice of reason throughout the book. Eden gets kicked out of her house by her mother and shows up at Rowen's house asking for a place to stay. They take her in and she becomes one of the likable characters in this book. I would recommend this book if your like to read about the deep south during the 50's and later. This was a pretty good book and I would give it a 4 stars out of 5. I received a review copy of this book from Virtual Author book tours and was not required to write a positive review.