Once Upon a Day: A Novel

Nobody

This book was great! Some part were so emotional though it gets hard to read. Overall one awesome book.

Great read!

I bought this book originally because I was looking for some new authors, and boy did I find one! In the begining, the characters appear very strange and out of place. As the story moves on, you discover that not everything is as it appears. I found that some of the characters I had a love/hate relationship with by the end of the book. As a mother, I can relate to the father's need to do whatever needed to be done to protect his children, although extreme. I loved this book from begining to end and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fresh read. I loved this book so much I went and bought other books by the same author, and I have not been let down yet! A very talented author!

So Worth Reading

Everything about this book delivers.

Touching, sweet and romantic, all stemming from tragedy.

This book is very engaging and enjoyable to read. There is one section that I have gone back to read several times because it is so romantic and touching. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance and finding love in the unexpected situation. This is one that I will probably read atleast once a year. I wish there was a sequel!

A reviewer

This book was a great read all the way through. I found it surprisingly original in its story and the characters were great. It had the right amount of so many emotions and gave a lot to think about. Overall a great read.

Fall in Love with the Characters

I simply adored Once Upon A Day, I couldn't put it down, the author doesn't only make you hate Charles (the father/husband/dirctor) but come to love and sympathize with him. It's riveting from suspense to romance, to humor to profundity. I recommend this for everyone needing a little hope and happiness.

what a difference a day makes

While one must be a mite credulous to accept all of the coincidences that fate provides in Lisa Tucker¿s third novel, the story is an apt reminder of life¿s infinite possibilities and the verity that healing can take place. Some may also find a bit of carpe diem in it as the plot is propelled by what can occur in a single day. As she always does, narrator Joyce Bean gives a clear, precise reading of this story of people who have been touched by tragedy. Dorothea is one of the most sympathetic characters. Her wealthy father, Charles O¿Brien, has sought to protect her from every danger. Thus, he took Dorothea and her brother, Jimmy, to live in a remote New Mexico town. It wasn¿t exactly camping out as their home was a 35 acre estate, sans television, newspapers, or any contact with the world. Brother and sister know little of their mother as Charles told them nothing. One day Jimmy disappears, evidently seeking information about his mother. Dorothea goes in search of him, which is her first venture into the world. She makes an odd appearance, dressed in 1950s clothes and appearing to be at a loss as to how to handle modern conveniences. She finds a ride from the bus station in a cab driven by a former doctor, Stephen Spaulding, who has retreated from his known life following the tragic deaths of his wife and child. It doesn¿t take much to know that these two disenfranchised people will help each other in many ways. But, what of Jimmy and the mother he and Dorothea never knew? - Gail Cooke

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