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The Prequel Kindle Edition

by Mona Ingram (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 305 ratings
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Can five determined women save their dying hometown? Like many small towns, Chance California is losing businesses and residents at an alarming rate. Can five women who suffered recent heartbreak put their energies into stopping the town’s decline? In this short prequel, get to know the women who pool their considerable talents, joining forces to bring new life to their town. And who knows… they might discover love among the ashes of their heartbreak. The series continues with the individual stories of Lianne, Emma, Madison, Jade and Chloe. Each is a stand-alone romance.
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  1. Print length
    58 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    June 9, 2017
  5. File size
    1240 KB
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    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
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Editorial Reviews

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"A short book that you can sit down and read in a few hours. Good laughs, few tears, and leaves you wanting more. A great start of a series."
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"Makes me want to read all of the books and find out what eventually happens to the town of Chance."
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"A good story about believable and likeable characters. I have enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more."
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From the Author

One of the best things about writing is that I get to daydream on paper. How many of us have wondered 'what if?' when we see a situation that begs to be improved. That's what happened when I saw a television program on the challenges faced by small towns. I like to think that a group of determined women could make a difference, and this series is a result. And to satisfy my romantic side, each woman learns to trust again... and to love.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071K32N2J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 9, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 9, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1240 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 58 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 305 ratings

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Mona Ingram

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Mona Ingram loves to make up stories and is the author of more than four dozen romances. Most mornings she can be found at her computer, trying to keep up with the characters in her current work, many of whom have minds of their own and want to go off in a completely different direction than she planned. But that’s the joy of writing. An avid bird watcher, Mona is particularly happy when she can combine bird watching with travel.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
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Kindle Customer MKH
5.0 out of 5 stars To New Beginnings!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017
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Wonderful way to introduce a new series! You get to be on the ground floor and get to be introduced to Four friends who have known one another almost their entire lives. They welcome a newcomer into their "fold" and boy do things take off! Thank you Mona Ingram for allowing us to see a glimpse into something wonderful.
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Gatorfan
4.0 out of 5 stars the background to a new series...
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017
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This story is exactly what the title infers...it is the prequel to a new series. It goes on to explain and show how best friends since school days are coming together to try and save their small hometown. The town is slowly dying as the young people all leave for the big city and better lives. However, these female friends have come to learn that the big city is fine but there is really nothing like the small town where they grew up..

All the friends have different gifts that they bring to the table. Each one will play her part in bringing the town back to life. Each book with be the story of one friend. Each lady comes with her own set of issues, heartbreak, pain, etc. One divorced a gay husband with the world looking on, another faces the loss of a child, and other heartbreaking issues. It looks like it is going to be a very interesting series and a good read. The Prequel is an introduction that is almost a story in itself. There is no HEA since it is just setting up the series. I do believe that one could read the individual books and know what is going on without reading The Prequel. It does give an inside peek to what is behind it all.

I was not paid for this review. I am not an author nor do I know one. I am not kin to this writer. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 7/3/17
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Amazon Customer DKM
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Hooked!
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020
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This prequil digs in and will make you hungry for the rest of the story.
The characters are realistic and believable. I want to know more about them and what they are planning for the city of Chance.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Hmmmm
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017
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Not written badly, just a lot of information missing on the characters to get tied to them. Also a very abrupt end. If all her books are like that, no thanks, I 'll pass . I will try one more book to see how it is.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Beginning to New Series!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
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Everyone has a story and everyone has a past which is evident thru out the Prequel to the new Second Chances Series. In these short pages it is somewhat difficult to establish characters and past history to the readers' satisfaction, the next book will take on one character at a time! I personally am looking forward to each new title! Happy reading!
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Ellen Oceanside
4.0 out of 5 stars NEW BEGINNINGS
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019
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Five woman getting together with one purpose to revitalize a town, with new businesses, new residents. While they heal from the heartache in their lives. Good beginning, and each book will be of one of them.
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mmmurdoog
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful little story introducing five women and a small town ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
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Wonderful little story introducing five women and a small town in need of second chances. There are also cameos of a few men with the same need. As the title says, it appears to be a prequel of things to come.
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Doll Girl 3
5.0 out of 5 stars I look forward to the series
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018
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Mona Ingram's books (or at least the few I have read so far) are uplifting and clean. I like that in a world that can be a bit rough.

I enjoyed this prequel and look forward to getting to know these women and their individual stories as I read the series.
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lise Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2017
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Very good cant wait for the real book
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Heather B
3.0 out of 5 stars Too Much Content for Such a Short Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2019
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This prequel sets out the premise for the series of novellas about five young women. I quite liked the characters but unfortunately the author tried to put far too much into this short story/novella and so didn’t really do it justice. She also wrote it from several different characters’ points of view, which was again, a bit too much for something this short. And then there was the annoying habit of drifting in and out of the different characters’ heads mid-scene and then back again. So, nice characters and a good concept, but not very well executed.
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bluebird
4.0 out of 5 stars A modern take on the Wild West 4.5*
Reviewed in Australia on June 25, 2018
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This is a perfect prequel or extended prologue for this series. A group of very strong women, of different vocations want to save a small town that some of them were raised in. Their histories & present are interlinked & while some moved away they were there for each other in their time of need.
Set in a small farming community in inland California with a Wild West theme, due to a movie set, but in more current times. So this is not a historical tale despite the cover.
A well known author - enjoy!
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Sandra
4.0 out of 5 stars A well done Prequel - spikes my interest!
Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2017
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A good introduction to a series about five young women and their lives. Short and easy read but I found it a little hard to keep track of each of the characters and what was happening in their lives at that point. I expect it will all fall into place as I read upcoming books. Perhaps should be read in one sitting rather than a chapter or so per night as I did.

I will certainly be willing to read more about these young women and their quest to 'bring Chance back to life'.
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