Book reviews by D.G. Kaye

Sunday Book Review #ABRSC – What’s In a Name? Volume 2 by Sally Cronin

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Sunday Book Review

Book reviews by D.G. Kaye

Welcome back to the first of my Sunday Book Reviews for the new year. I’m starting the year off with my review for multibook author, promoter and blogger, Sally Cronin’s heartwarming book – What’s in A Name? Volume 2.

 

This review is also a contribution to the Facebook Group #ABRSC (Authors/Bloggers Rainbow Support Club) where I’m one of the host/admins with fellow authors and friends Marjorie Mallon and Colleen Chesebro. The December challenge was to read a book from a fellow author who is part of the group to encourage other readers to purchase and review books. This review and all future reviews I do will be shared to my other newly formed group with my colleague Colleen Cheseboro on Facebook – The Literary Diva’s Library.

 

What's in a Name by Sally Cronin

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Blurb:

 

Our legacy is not always about money or fame, but rather in the way that people remember our name after we have gone. In these sixteen short stories we discover the reasons why special men and women will stay in the hearts and minds of those who have met them. Romance, revenge and sacrifice all play their part in the lives of these characters.

Kenneth watches the love of his life dance on New Year’s Eve while Lily plants very special flowers every spring for her father. Martha helps out a work colleague as Norman steps back out into the world to make a difference. Owen brings light into a house and Patrick risks his life in the skies over Britain and holds back from telling a beautiful redhead that he loves her.

Meet Queenie and Rosemary who have both lost their husbands and must face a very different future. One that will take courage and the use of new technology.

Sonia is an entitled princess whose father has reached the end of his tether and Theresa has to deal with a bully in the checkout. Usher is an arrogant narcissist with a docile wife and is used to getting his own way and Vanessa worries about the future of her relationship with her teenage son.

Walter is a loner and is happy with just his dog for company, Xenia is the long awaited first baby of a young couple. Yves is a dashing romeo who has the tables turned on him unexpectedly and Zoe… Well she can see into the future.

In one way or another all these characters will be remembered by those whose lives they have touched.

 

My 5 Star Review:

 

Beautiful heartwarming short stories sure to grab at your heartstrings. Each story takes us into the life of a character with a significant name leaving us with a heartfelt message and an unexpected ending.

I’ve read the first volume and very much looked forward to and enjoyed Book 2. Cronin’s writing has a way of taking us into the character’s emotions, evoking an emotion in us in return, be it angst, fear, passion or grief. Kleenex warnings should come with this book as each story depicts the human heart and condition,

My favorites: Xenia – A mother’s love, Kenneth – Remembering, and undying love, Walter – Forgotten and found. Each story name in alphabetical order portends a memorable tale. From health and nutrition to short heartfelt stories, Sally Cronin’s books never disappoint.

 

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Books by Sally Cronin

If you’re a book lover, writer or reader, and enjoy finding out about new books, reviews and promotions or would like share reviews of your own, please join our new group on Facebook – The Literary Diva’s Library

©DGKaye January 2018

44 thoughts on “Sunday Book Review #ABRSC – What’s In a Name? Volume 2 by Sally Cronin”

  6. “What’s In A Name”, reads like a great book. Congratulations, Sally! Thanks for the review, Debby!😊 Love your new FB group, The Literary Divas’ Library!

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    1. Thanks for all your wonderful comments Vashti. And so glad you’re enjoying our new FB group. We (Colleen and I) are elated with the speed at which the group is growing. Thanks for being part of it. ❤

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  12. A lovely tender review and I’ll make sure to have tissues to hand when reading! I love the idea of each story title being the name of the character…that is a great idea and this is one book I want to read soon. I read Sally’s first book in this series and loved it…drawn in by the characters.

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  16. I agree, Debby. These are great stories by Sally, aren’t they? I don’t think I’ve read them all yet. I dip in when I have time. It’s great to promote them in both FB groups took. Thank you for your invitation to join the Literary Diva’s group. I’ve never thought of myself as diva potential. 🙂

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    1. Thanks Norah. Glad to hear you’re savoring each of Sally’s stories. And hey, if you’re invited, you’re a diva! Feel free to share any great book reviews you come across there or any articles you may come across that have to do with book reviews or book creating. 🙂

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  18. Beautiful review of Sally’s last book, Debby. I also like the original idea and the blurb – a quick insight to every character without giving away too much. I’ll definitely check it out!

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