Love Stories in This Town: Stories (Paperback) by Amanda Eyre Ward

from davidabrams

First lines are the handshakes writers give their readers. As we slide into the story, we'll always remember that first impression of the opening sentences' firm, self-assured grip. If we don't remember those first lines, it's probably because the author gave us a clammy, limp-fingered greeting....

from writergal85

These stories are not sweet, sappy, saccharine, predictable. Ward has delved in the psyches of different types of people and really brought out the cold hard truth of relationships. I enjoyed every story in this collection. Plenty of surprises throughout. I laughed. I could relate. Sometimes if I...

from frisbeesage

Love Stories in This Town is a smart and insightful look at women and the infinite number of ways they love. There are women loving their husbands, boyfriends, parents, and babies. There are women leaving for love or staying, being heartbroken or up-lifted, letting go of their dreams or clinging ...

from BookConcierge

A collection of 12 short stories about love, marriage and motherhood. Six are unrelated, and the other six revolved around Lola and her family.

from RedH

Now i thought this would fill my love tank but she highlights the reality of relationships, how love is more than gush! Quite refreshing from just a young writer.