Sheltering Hearts [NOOK Book]

Such an Important Topic

Robyn Carr did an excellent job of addressing the subject of domestic violence in this book. Weaving it in with characters from her wonderful Virgin River series was an excellent way to do that as there is a character in the series (Paige) who suffered from that at one point and many other warmhearted, knowlegeable female characters in the series. Robyn Carr is such a good writer and I am so happy that she wrote this book. I think any woman would benefit from reading it.

15 out of 17 people found this review helpful.

great book

Read in one sitting got to the point with out to much graphic. Loved all the characters. Lets woman know they can move on would recommend

12 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Nice short story in the Virgin River series

I love Robyn Carr's Virgin River series and this short story was a nice addition. Would have liked to have it drawn out a little more into a full novel to develop the relationship between the main characters more, but realize it was a short story. Felt it was kind of rushed to fit into the constraints of a short story. The subject of domestic abuse was nicely woven into the story, although at time it seems it got repetitive a few times. Domestic abuse is an important topic and glad to have a story that addresses the issue in the manner this story did.

5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Good read

I'm not usually a "fan" of the Harlequin scene, but.... This is a well written story, integrated with a very real issue. I thought both were treated with respect by the author. Even brought me to tears, at one point. I do recommend this.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Short Story

only has 75 pages....If you aren't in short stories i wouldn't bother...even if it's free...

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

great book

liked it .
romance with no sex in it.
good for tween to read

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Highly Recommended

This is a good book. I like the way Robyn Carr writes and tells the story in each of her books. I'm trying to catch up on more of her books.

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Too short but sweet

I felt like this book could have been longer. It was really short and felt unfinished to me. I recommend all of Robyn Carr though!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

I Definitely Recommend This Book

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was such an amazing read and true story line that happens more often than people realize or think. I was moved on the beginning, middle and end of the story even though it was a short read - there was enough to get you thinking. In brief, life is a game full of chances, hope, and new findings. How you respond can make a huge difference in the outcome. This book reflects it such a way most women would swallow and envision what would I have done. Read it for pleasure and measure.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Good book, important topic!

This book is a tribute to the Zen Institute who provides support to single mothers on their way out of abusive relationships. This is the story of Dory, a single mother of two, who upon inheriting a small house from her uncle moves to California and seeks the help of a similar organization determined not only to survive but also to be a good mother to her children and independent from the world. Soon after starting attending their meetings she becomes part of it as one of the members on the board of directors. Lacking a proper location for their organization as well as the financial means to turn this into an actual support foundation the four women involved do whatever they can to help those women in need. But in spite of her dedication, Dory can't support her family from volunteer work so she juggles a full-time job at a grocery store while taking her kids back and forth from school and to their various activities. With wounds still very raw from her failed relationship she is reluctant to accept the help of any man so when one day her handsome neighbor Clay offers to look at her dying car she easily snaps at him and gives him every reason to stay away. But not all men are the same and she is about to find out that life has its wonderful moments too, full of suprises and fullfilment. I enjoyed her story because this is a woman who in spite of the challenges faced in her life, not only has the strength to move on but also help others. I recommend it because it brings to attention a very important topic that gets so easily overlooked.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Dovekit/Rainpaw

Dovekit immediatly stops and nudges her sister. "Its gonna be okay." Rainpaw licks her head.

No it is flameclaw

Im the next best thing . To ravenkit how do u know it is not safe the enemy has not attacked sience the prophecy of lunaclaw but if u insist that is quite alright with me just tel me what u guys do in here when us other cats are not in here??

Tinykit

We don't know for sure if we can go back, and we won't go until we do.

Ravenkit

Wat u talkin to? I didnt say nothing

Great book with a heart

Complete with firefighters helping a single Mom who was fired for no reason other than helping a woman who was getting beaten!!

The book was very short and I read it in one sitting. Overall,

The book was very short and I read it in one sitting. Overall, it was very good and I recommend it highly!

Abyssalgod

Blazingpelt why did you come back? Cuts him a few times.

Loved it

Loved it just like all the other Virgin River books. My only disappointment was that it wasn't a little more expansive and could have included a little more of our favorite Virgin River characters in it.

Brightkit

I wanna be great. I can sing. See one song at saran 3rd page 5th result.

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Nameless kit

I... i wanna be a legend..... plz name me.....plz let me b the med cat app

0 out of 3 people found this review helpful.