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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Rise & Shine Benedict Stone by Phaedra Patrick


A knock on the door in the middle of the night could only mean one thing, right?  Bad news.

If it were Estelle, though, it would be good news so Benedict decided to answer the knock.

Much to his surprise, it wasn't Estelle, but Gemma who announced that she was his niece from America and she had lost her purse, her passport, and her phone.  She wanted to stay with Uncle Ben.  What else could he say but yes?

Gemma was a bit on the troublesome side, but she also was good for Benedict since the house was pretty lonely after Estelle left.

Gemma was the one who was helping Benedict change even though Gemma was pretty closed mouth about why she appeared on his doorstep and didn't want to call her father to let him know where she was.

Benedict was sweet but naive and had a heart of gold.  He and Gemma grew together, and Gemma helped Benedict in his jewelry shop - a shop Gemma said needed some new ideas and changes just like Benedict did.

Gemma also was playing matchmaker as she helped her Uncle Ben get his wife back.

I thoroughly enjoyed Benedict and felt sorry for him as he worked through living without his wife.  His jewelry shop and their love just hadn't been enough for them after they were unable to have children after eight years.

RISE & SHINE, BENEDICT STONE was a heartwarming read about family, about trying new things, and about trying to get what you need in life.

If you need an uplifting read for any reason, RISE & SHINE, BENEDICT STONE fits the bill.  It brings back memories and thoughts of the precious things we all have in our lives and truly need to focus on.

ENJOY!!  5/5

This book was give to me free of charge and without compensation by the publisher in return for an honest review.


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16 comments:

  1. ElizabethMay 10, 2017 at 7:37 AM

    I really enjoyed this book. I hope everyone gets a chance to read it.

    Thanks for stopping.

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  2. holdenjMay 10, 2017 at 7:55 AM

    Reminds me of a Harold Frye sort of read, will have to check it out!

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    1. ElizabethMay 10, 2017 at 8:12 AM

      I think you will love it.

      Have you read her first book? It was just as good.

      The book was THE CURIOUS CHARMS OF ARTHUR PEPPER.

      Thanks for stopping, J.

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  3. ElizabethMay 10, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    Oh...it is, Kathy.

    A sweet read. I think you will love it.

    Thanks for stopping.

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  4. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsMay 10, 2017 at 5:05 PM

    This sounds lovely! I'll keep it in mind.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2017 at 9:24 PM

      It was a sweet read.

      YOU would love it, Laura.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  5. Mary (Bookfan)May 10, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    definitely want to read it!

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2017 at 9:25 PM

      You will totally enjoy it, Mary.

      It was a comforting read.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  6. SukoMay 10, 2017 at 7:46 PM

    Wow! Excellent review, Elizabeth. I will add this book to my ever-growing wishlist.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2017 at 9:25 PM

      Thanks, Suko.

      I think you will really enjoy the book. I hope you get to read it.

      Thanks for stopping, Suko.

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  7. MysticaMay 11, 2017 at 4:27 AM

    Thanks for a wonderful review.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2017 at 9:26 PM

      Thank you, Mystica. You can tell I enjoyed it. :)

      Thanks for stopping.

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  8. booksndiariesMay 13, 2017 at 5:28 PM

    Seems another book I must put in my growing TBR! Thanks for the review of another book!

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    1. ElizabethMay 13, 2017 at 8:29 PM

      You are welcome, Tammy.

      It was a very sweet book. I hope you get to read it.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  9. CaroleJune 6, 2017 at 7:20 PM

    Now on order from the library - thanks! Carole

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    1. ElizabethJune 6, 2017 at 7:21 PM

      You will LOVE it, Carole.

      Have you read her first book? The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper?

      It is a sweet read.

      Thanks for stopping, Carole.

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