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judithdcollins's review against another edition
3.0
Having read all the Chesapeake Diaries’ series books, there are many so characters, and would encourage readers to start at the beginning in order to keep up the names of the players, and how they are connected. At the River's Edge could be a standalone; however, would get confusing with the array of back characters.
In this book, the older lady Grace of course writes a recap at the end of the book updating everyone, as she owns the newspaper and a bit of a gossip and busy body. As like small towns, everyone knows everyone’s business and always match making going on.
There tends to be a lot of very independent and talented women who get dumped and move to St Dennis to meet their prince charming (pretty much the basis for each story).
Sophie, an attorney catches her guy cheating with a girl in the office, and escapes to St Dennis, MD to visit her brother, Jessie who will be soon married to Brook. He has taken over their grandfather’s law practice as he and his uncle are retired. (All of these girls now own some sort of business in town).
As she gets to know everyone in the town, she falls in love with the charming town and sets out to buy and run a quaint restaurant. In the meantime her grandfather would love for her to join the law firm with her brother.
In addition, Jason (from another book), has moved to St Dennis to be closer to his nephew after the death of his brother (landscaping business). Sophie and Jason begin to have an attraction for one another and they both have their eye on the same piece of property for their new ventures.
I listened to the audio version and the narrator can be a little annoying at times. Pretty predictable story; however, since I have read all the series, always nice to catch up with characters.
In this book, the older lady Grace of course writes a recap at the end of the book updating everyone, as she owns the newspaper and a bit of a gossip and busy body. As like small towns, everyone knows everyone’s business and always match making going on.
There tends to be a lot of very independent and talented women who get dumped and move to St Dennis to meet their prince charming (pretty much the basis for each story).
Sophie, an attorney catches her guy cheating with a girl in the office, and escapes to St Dennis, MD to visit her brother, Jessie who will be soon married to Brook. He has taken over their grandfather’s law practice as he and his uncle are retired. (All of these girls now own some sort of business in town).
As she gets to know everyone in the town, she falls in love with the charming town and sets out to buy and run a quaint restaurant. In the meantime her grandfather would love for her to join the law firm with her brother.
In addition, Jason (from another book), has moved to St Dennis to be closer to his nephew after the death of his brother (landscaping business). Sophie and Jason begin to have an attraction for one another and they both have their eye on the same piece of property for their new ventures.
I listened to the audio version and the narrator can be a little annoying at times. Pretty predictable story; however, since I have read all the series, always nice to catch up with characters.
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
At The River's Edge by Mariah Stewart
This book starts out with Sophie and she's just dumped her cheating boyfriend who also works in the law firm as she does in Ohio. She calls her brother Jesse who lives off the coast of MD and heads home for a week.
She has many plans as she makes her way around town. Jesse is to be married to Brooke who has a son from her previous marriage to a man who died in the war. Logan likes to play sports and Brooke's brother Jason is around to help out.
He's a landscape artist and has done many gardens in the area and is contracted to do her grandfather's place. She's always had a dream to run a diner and there is a building in town that fits the description. She could also join the family law firm there in town and have plenty of work.
Ah the possibilities of starting over again...everything seems to just fall into place and you know there will be upheavals and difficult times....and then medical problems...
Although there are a handful of people it's very easy to keep them straight. Recipes at the end and excerpt from the next book in the series is included at the end.
I received this book from Library Thing in exchange for my honest review.
This book starts out with Sophie and she's just dumped her cheating boyfriend who also works in the law firm as she does in Ohio. She calls her brother Jesse who lives off the coast of MD and heads home for a week.
She has many plans as she makes her way around town. Jesse is to be married to Brooke who has a son from her previous marriage to a man who died in the war. Logan likes to play sports and Brooke's brother Jason is around to help out.
He's a landscape artist and has done many gardens in the area and is contracted to do her grandfather's place. She's always had a dream to run a diner and there is a building in town that fits the description. She could also join the family law firm there in town and have plenty of work.
Ah the possibilities of starting over again...everything seems to just fall into place and you know there will be upheavals and difficult times....and then medical problems...
Although there are a handful of people it's very easy to keep them straight. Recipes at the end and excerpt from the next book in the series is included at the end.
I received this book from Library Thing in exchange for my honest review.
dukefn99's review against another edition
4.0
Book was won in a Goodreads contest. Read my review at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1273856200
klndonnelly's review against another edition
5.0
New author to me / picked up on a whim and loved it. Will read more of her now for sure!
katherineep's review against another edition
3.0
Mariah Stewart has long been one of my go-to author with her more suspenseful books but I've really enjoyed the softer change of pace with the Chesapeake Diaries. I read the first of the series in December (review) and enjoyed it. Normally I don't mind reading books out of order but I think this is a series that would be better if read in order. There is so much of the town's history and family relationships that are explored little by little in each book that it's a much deeper, more developed read if read in order. I loved Jason, he's intense with his own baggage but still is able to develop healthy positive relationships with people. I like that he does what he feels is the right thing in regards to Curtis and Logan. I found Sophie a little less likable and all the secret keeping from her family got a little annoying. However, I love that Stewart makes very different characters for each of her books and it's not the same type over and over just in different situations. I also love her ability to draw a warm and friendly town environment without being overly cutesy or over the top drama. The characters aren't perfect but are all the more realistic for that. This is warm comfortable reading - perfect for a rainy day with a cozy blankets and hot chocolate. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
Full review: http://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.com/2014/02/at-rivers-edge-review.html
Full review: http://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.com/2014/02/at-rivers-edge-review.html
allingoodtime's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know if this book was that much better than the last few that I rated at 3 stars, or if I've just gotten used to the authors wordy-ness and have learned to skim better when needed. Don't get me wrong, I loved Sophie and Jason. I have since we met them previously and was looking forward to their book in this series. But Mariah Stewart's tendency to give the reader insignificant information just drives me crazy. I am glad I have stuck with the series, though. I love the town and love the characters...I just don't always love the overflow of details.
I was a bit disappointed that we only got a peek into Jason's past. Plus, it was only at the end of the book that he talked to Sophie about his feelings when it came to his family. There was quite a lot that could have been done with that part of the story.
The good news, for me, is the next book deals with Carly - who I loved in the last book - and the elusive Ford. Hopefully we will get some rich story with all that Ford must have done over the last few years.
I was a bit disappointed that we only got a peek into Jason's past. Plus, it was only at the end of the book that he talked to Sophie about his feelings when it came to his family. There was quite a lot that could have been done with that part of the story.
The good news, for me, is the next book deals with Carly - who I loved in the last book - and the elusive Ford. Hopefully we will get some rich story with all that Ford must have done over the last few years.
krazyizkool's review against another edition
4.0
Aww so inspiring for people to go after their dreams and be successful. Even though there's bumps along the way, very encouraging. And a little love thrown in for good measure? Makes for a very good read.
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