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Diamonds In The Sky: A Southern Love Story Kindle Edition

by M.A. Harper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 207 ratings
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FINALIST, DIGITAL BOOK AWARDS 2015, FOR ADULT FICTION!
"The romantic plot is sweet, hot and well-paced." -Kirkus Reviews
GEMSTONES AND A LOVE STORY WRITTEN IN THE STARS...
When struggling artist Caddy Keyhoe stumbles across what may be a lost and untraceable diamond, her first reaction is down-to-earth: Maybe I can sell it. But how odd to be finding it in the gutter now, after last night’s dream of a UFO scattering bright gemstones... Research via Google leads her to the website of melancholy Alec Rix, passionate writer and mysterious stranger, who, turns out, has published on exactly what she's looking for—an interview with octogenarian Hatchell T. Beckham Sr., retired from farming and strangely eager to discredit the new crop circle on the Beckham property. Was the crop circle perpetrated by a neighborhood hoaxer? Or by those blazing diamond-shaped UFOs that just about everybody in Hopkins, South Carolina—except Hatch—claims to have seen…?

As Caddy’s art career takes a magical turn for the stratosphere, Alec’s friendship with Hatch deepens through the old farmer’s tale of his long-lost family. Could there be a book in this? the blocked author has to wonder. But when pursuit of the story sends him blundering toward a radiant Caddy on the biggest night of her life, priorities immediately change. Because what can it really mean, "to follow a star”?

A feet-on-the-ground story with its head in the clouds, Diamonds In The Sky reports from the Unknown with quiet wit, endearing characters, and the speculation that love just might be forever—even if not all diamonds are.

A beautifully written love story that will be appreciated by lovers of literary fiction as much as romance readers. It's also paranormal, in the sense that it asks you to open your mind to what might be—and what might be possible! For fans of gorgeous literary romances like THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE, MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA, Joyce Carol Oates's A BLOODSMOOR ROMANCE, WAR BRIDES, Patty Friedmann's PICK-UP LINE, M.A. Harper's own CAJUN SPIRIT, and anything by Alice Hoffman.

"Deft characterization, wry humor and quiet but momentous scenes of growing affection create a deep-down satisfying novel." -Kirkus Review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I2Y22X4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ booksBnimble (January 25, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 25, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2055 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 259 pages
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    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 207 ratings

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M. A. Harper's own term for her genre is "Supernatural Lite" because she finds everyday life inexplicable. Her novels have been spotlighted via Barnes & Noble's DISCOVER GREAT NEW WRITERS program, the BookSense '76 List, TIME magazine, and the 2015 Digital Book Awards where she was named as one of five finalists for Adult Fiction. She doesn't write about vampires or werewolves because she doesn't know any, but has an ongoing relationship with several deceased people whom she misses very much. New Orleans is home.

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Jim59937
5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for magic
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2014
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It seems, according to author M.A. Harper, that we all get exposed to a little magic in our lives, and it's just up to us to see/feel/experience it when it happens. This book was a little bit of magic. Her characters are well-developed, complete with quirks and foibles and plenty of insecurities. The people spiral into relationships aided by a mysterious UFO or two, but it he plot never goes too deep into paranormal hyperbole. In fact, the plot keeps you engaged and pulling for Alex and Caddie and Hatch to work things out. They do, and it's a delightful, magical trip that you get to take along with them.
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Girl in the Green Bathrobe
4.0 out of 5 stars This is just a nice book, and very well-written
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017
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This is just a nice book, and very well-written. About halfway through I realized how much I was enjoying my time with it.

It is written in present tense, and I always find that somewhat jarring and hard to relax into. And I'm not a huge fan of paranormal elements, although they are light. What there is here, I found a little bit too undefined-- I would have liked more of a hint as to whether I'm supposed to take them in the spiritual realm or the alien realm. There's also a bit too much coincidence in the story and some things are too easy, but it all works.

But overall, I fell in with the characters. I found them easy to be with. It isn't a straightforward romance plot (although there would be nothing wrong with that). The story meanders a bit, but it's a pleasant journey.

And I will mention again that the writing is excellent. Easy to read and I was never taken out of the story by terrible sentences. Four and a half stars.
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marcia freeman
5.0 out of 5 stars What an unusual and lovely read
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
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I was expecting the usual romance novel with boy meets girl blah blah. But the meeting between Alec and Buddy and the subsequent relationship, eventually including Brandon and Caddy, shot me in the heart. A friendship between different generations is something that happened to me. My great aunt was 97 years old when she passed and I can honestly say she was one of my closest and best friends. I loved this book! Take care of your older relatives. They are our lifeline to our past.
Loved the references to New Orleans, Hattiesburg and Biloxi. I am right in the middle of all of them.
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Paulette Schuessler
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2015
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I found Diamonds In The Sky to be a fun and interesting read. I enjoyed the quirky, yet lovable, characters and would recommend it to others.
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Skip Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars Diamonds indeed
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2014
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There are so many diamonds of language and image in this book. Caddy is having an ordinary life --if you count being artistic as ordinary-- when diamonds start appearing in her life. And reflect into other folks' lives too. I'm only half way through and am amazed at how enchanted I am.
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Nonnie
4.0 out of 5 stars Poetic prose
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018
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Enjoyed the lyrical writing style and rhythm. The characters were interesting; real people, not the standard "beautiful young woman and rich, handsome man". The story focused on relationships among characters, rather than product brands. I get annoyed with constant listing of shoe, car, and clothing brands - in this case, the woman works in a shoe store, but sells Birkenstocks and Naots and although the guy is proud of the little convertible he bought after his book was published, it's old and rather worn. Worth reading
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Bluebonnet
2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't hold my interest but I did finish the book. Excellent editing.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2014
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I did finish the book, but the story never caught my interest. I have to compliment the excellent editing. I don't know how much of that was due to the cash offer to readers who found more than five verified errors in the book.

I kept waiting for the story to get more interesting, but it didn't. I actually felt relief when I came to the end. There were too many sub plots that weren't followed, and didn't add to the progress of the story. For instance, I didn't think the accident she had at the beginning of the story connected at all to the rest of the tale.
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Normal59
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2017
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A very good read. Holds you enthralled, waiting breathlessly to find out the next, sweet two-day. The characters take hold in your heart and you find you're sorry once the story is told. I sat silently for many minutes, reliving the ending and imagining the rest of their story. I would love to learn the rest of their lives.

Thank you M.A.Harper for a lovely, lovely book
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M Joan Vinall Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars Destiny by Accident
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2016
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This is a charming story, less a romance than a tale of how people connect, what gives meaning to people in our modern disconnected world. Perhaps some force helps bring together the lonely old farmer, the frightened writer, the yearning artist, the unformed young man, but who they are is what makes them care for each other, and what makes readers care for them.
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Barbara Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars A super read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2016
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What a lovely book. Characters you could just feel, places you could just see, and a plot and pace that just flowed.
Loved the way the characters came together, and intertwined. And who doesn't love a romance with a touch of the paranormal?
I shall look for more from this author.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Australia on July 22, 2015
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Lovely romance
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Oh-Heath!
4.0 out of 5 stars Stay with it - it's worth it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2015
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I found the first few chapters jumped around a little too much to get really involved in the story and found it a little distracting, this then settles down mid book, it is not fast paced but a slow growing story. The characters are very different from normal love stories, in fact this is on the cusp of the usual romance but I like the main character Caddie and had a fondness for Hatch but there was still the unanswered question .... was the diamond real? I enjoyed it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2015
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still to read
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