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Holding Back Daylight Kindle Edition

by Carrie Crafton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 120 ratings
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At 35, Claire has experienced more loss than most people her age, causing her to pull back from most relationships. But despite her best efforts she finds her neighbor's kindness, her employee's struggles, and an old friend's sudden need, pulling her back into the world of emotional ties. Holding Back Daylight, with humor and heartache, explores how the heart lets go, and how it lets love back in again.
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  1. Print length
    183 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    October 27, 2015
  5. File size
    419 KB
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    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B017ALTV2O
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 419 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 ‏ : ‎ 183 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 120 ratings

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Carrie Crafton

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Carrie Crafton was born in Michigan and spent many happy summers on the beaches of Lake Michigan. It captured her heart and has remained a prominent feature in her writing. After receiving her B.A. in English at Michigan State University, she moved to the opposite side of the Lake. It was there, in Chicago, that she met her Irish husband. Making the decision to return home with him, she lived in Ireland for over a decade. Her time there opened her up to new experiences and new ways of life.

Recently she has returned to Michigan, moving her family back to the beaches she grew up on.

Carrie has dreamt of being a writer since she was a child and never lost that passion. Her writing reflects what she has learned in both countries, focusing on the relationships of friends and families, and the experiences that test and bind them.

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sue
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2017
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Showing that there is light at the end of the tunnel, when a person gets ready to accept it! The characters are believable, interesting and you are pulling for the folks in the story from the moment they are introduced! Great story! I don't give 10s very often!
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katie78
4.0 out of 5 stars Breaking down walls
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2016
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This is chicklit/romance with a compelling mc. Claire is guarded due to previous losses and she comes out of her shell with a little help from her friends. Some complex subject matter (like dating violence and drugs) balanced with light hearted sleepovers and surprise weddings. Quick read.
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Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars not your typical gushy romance novel
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016
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Definitely not your typical romance novel, characters were believable, story was well written, story line was real life and not all heavy breathing
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Joy De
3.0 out of 5 stars Boring but poignant
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021
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This book left me with mixed feelings. On one hand it was well written and edited with almost poetic wording but on the other it was very plodding and not much action. I'm really not sure what the climax was or if there was one. It's like this author needs to collaborate with an idea person for a better story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice story about dealing with grief.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017
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I liked that she loves her city. Envied her having close friends. I appreciated the downplay of sex since I prefer none in books. Didn't understand all the drinking or why she was so old. I cried as it touched the grief I am going thru now.
Needs some editing, spell check is not proofreading. Some transitions between scenes were unsettling.
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5.0 out of 5 stars GOOd READ!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2017
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The ending caught me by surprise as I could have gone on reading forever. Lots of good characters and plot lines. Hated to see it end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2017
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It was a story that kept you coming back to see what was going to happen next. Really enjoyed the read.
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Monica S
4.0 out of 5 stars Discovering ones self can be hard
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2017
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Letting down walls around ones heart can be difficult but once you let just one person in, you may find yourself opening to others...and a new life.
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S Mahony
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect read for a rainy afternoon.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2016
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I really enjoyed Claire's journey - when we meet her first she's lost to grief even though she looks from the outside to be coping. She's dealt with the loss of loved ones by cutting herself off from any deep relationships but some determined friends and a new love interest manage to dig through her shell and she realises what she is missing by holding herself back. Good mix of serious issues and light-hearted moments. Treat yourself and curl up with this book for a few hours!
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