Carol Balawyder is a versatile genre writer. She writes in memoir, women’s fiction, and crime mysteries. Carol likes to blog about life: justice, mid-life dating, grief, as well, she shares some great introductions to other writers and workshops.
Today I am sharing my review of Carol’s latest book, Getting To Mr. Right. I love reading Carol’s books because of the messages she leaves in her writing of strength and empowerment. Her flair for detail in her writing, and for developing her characters and storylines, invites the readers in to indulge in her captivating stories.
REVIEW:
Five Stars
Does Prince Charming really exist?
A great women’s fiction read but really not far from the reality of many women entering mid-life. Do the relationships daughters have with their fathers lead to their choices in, or their beliefs about the men they later form relationships with? It would seem that this group of women all carry some sort of baggage from their past relationships as so many of us do in real life.
Campbell’s questioning of the existence of Prince Charming being a myth is the topic for the little women’s group formed by the four women in the book. Missi has been duped by a philandering husband, Suzy exhausted with unsuccessful online dating, and Felicity is ruled by her father’s dominance and the initial abandoning of her real dreams for the sake of keeping her father happy. Campbell herself, feels as though there is no such thing as Prince Charming until she is faced with the potential of one which makes her question her initial belief, why she formed the group in the first place, and if her belief could be altered. As the women forge friendships amongst themselves, we learn about some of the damage in their pasts, which has hindered their happiness in seeking relationships from having trust issues and low expectations. Throughout this well told story, these women begin to learn from one another and help restore one another’s esteem and beliefs that there really can be happy endings.
D.G. Kaye ©2015
DGKayewriter.com 
What a lovely surprise to find your review in my in box! THANK YOU! <3.
I could not have asked for a better review! 🙂
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I’m happy to surprise you. 🙂 And I thoroughly enjoyed your book, so I thought I’d share that with the universe. 🙂
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This book should grab the attention of anyone searching for Mr. Right. Given the popularity of the Hallmark Channel and romance novels as a genre, that would cover a wide readership. The book’s cover is certainly unique.
By the way, I like how you use flash animation in your posts, Debby. I guess you have a “premium” website.
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Thanks Marian for your kind compliments. And, yes, no doubt, Carol’s book could be considered for that Hallmark channel if the appropriate eyes got hold of it. 🙂
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Loved this book too! I wanted you to know that you are nominated for the WordPress Family Award if you want to accept it, my friend. Check it out on my blog today.
(PS I read your Meno What? book and soooo enjoyed its wittiness and practical applications! I’ll write a review soon!)
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Oh Ellie, I’m touched on both counts. I’ll be right over. 🙂
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I’ll put on the tea pot!!! I think it will only take about 7 hours to drive over, right? 🙂
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Lol, about that! But I’d rather be meeting up with you in Arizona, lol. xo
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Its hard to find the ‘right ‘ person , and it sounds like the book deals with it in a great way and getting support from friends.Great cover too:-)
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Thanks for reading A.K. 🙂
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Sounds like a fun read! And I’m here to tell you that I found my real Mr. Right after being married for 27 years to Mr. I’m Always Right. Life is good, real good! 🙂 Thanks for the great review Debby.
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Lol Lorna, good for you! Thanks so much for connecting with me here. 🙂
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Sure thing! 🙂
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Not sure about Prince Charming either but found this an enjoyable read. ❤ ❤
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