Starting Over, The Treading Water Series, Book 3 [NOOK Book]

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The Treading Water Series, Book 3

In a drunken stupor, Brandon O'Malley frightens his brother Aidan's girlfriend, enraging his brother and the rest of his family. Aidan offers Brandon the choice of rehab or jail, and Brandon reluctantly enters treatment. While in rehab, he confronts the lifetime of secrets and resentments that fueled his spiral into alcoholism, and these revelations have a major effect on his entire family. When he returns ...
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Starting Over, The Treading Water Series, Book 3

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The Treading Water Series, Book 3

In a drunken stupor, Brandon O'Malley frightens his brother Aidan's girlfriend, enraging his brother and the rest of his family. Aidan offers Brandon the choice of rehab or jail, and Brandon reluctantly enters treatment. While in rehab, he confronts the lifetime of secrets and resentments that fueled his spiral into alcoholism, and these revelations have a major effect on his entire family. When he returns home expecting to resume his supervisory role in the family’s construction business, Brandon learns his father has retired and put his younger brother, Colin, in charge. Brandon is unhappy to be given the job of renovating an apartment building where he loses his heart to an adorable five-year-old tenant named “Mike.” After he falls hard for Michaela, Brandon becomes involved with her mother Daphne, who is running from a past that will later test his sobriety and his mettle as a man.

"The finale to the Treading Water trilogy was an enchanting lesson in ensuring a low point in your life doesn't define the person you become. It is wonderfully written with characters that envelope you in their world. This book is an excellent ending to a series of books that truly pulled at my heartstrings." —Starting Over, A Reviewer Top Pick, Night Owl Reviews.

The Treading Water Trilogy
Book 1: Treading Water
Book 2: Marking Time
Book 3: Starting Over
Book 4: Coming Home
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Editorial Reviews

Joyfully Reviewed
Treading Water creates an emotional firestorm within the reader. It shines the light on the good and the bad in life and proves that one moment can change everything and it’s never too late to find love. Marie Force grabbed my heart and squeezed every ounce of emotion out of it but most importantly her monumental story left me blissful. Treading Water may be fiction but it gives me hope; hope in everyday people and happily ever after. I cannot wait for the next book in this trilogy!
Night Owl Reviews
As with any Marie Force book, you are immediately immersed in this storyline and connect with the characters. Once you start, you are hard pressed to put this down and you're smiling or holding your breath through all their ups and down. Another excellent read! —A Reviewer Top Pick for Marking Time, book 2 in the Treading Water Trilogy
Joyfully Reviewed
"Even as I sit here a day after finishing STARTING OVER I have happy tears in my eyes thinking about how this trilogy ended. Hat's off to you Ms. Force for creating a stunning masterful trilogy that I will be recommending to everyone!"— Joyfully Reviewed, A Recommended Read.
Night Owl Reviews
"The finale to the Treading Water trilogy was an enchanting lesson in ensuring a low point in your life doesn't define the person you become. It is wonderfully written with characters that envelope you in their world. This book is an excellent ending to a series of books that truly pulled at my heartstrings." —STARTING OVER, A Reviewer Top Pick, Night Owl Reviews.
Night Owl Reviews
As with any Marie Force book, you are immediately immersed in this storyline and connect with the characters. Once you start, you are hard pressed to put this down and you're smiling or holding your breath through all their ups and down. Another excellent read! —A Reviewer Top Pick for Marking Time, book 2 in the Treading Water Trilogy
Joyfully Reviewed
Treading Water creates an emotional firestorm within the reader. It shines the light on the good and the bad in life and proves that one moment can change everything and it’s never too late to find love. Marie Force grabbed my heart and squeezed every ounce of emotion out of it but most importantly her monumental story left me blissful. Treading Water may be fiction but it gives me hope; hope in everyday people and happily ever after. I cannot wait for the next book in this trilogy!
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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940013865297
  • Publisher: HTJB, Inc.
  • Publication date: 12/18/2011
  • Series: Treading Water Trilogy , #3
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 4,587
  • File size: 2 MB

Meet the Author

Marie Force is the author of the bestselling McCarthys of Gansett Island Series: MAID FOR LOVE, FOOL FOR LOVE and READY FOR LOVE with more books coming soon in the series. TREADING WATER begins a new trilogy that continues with MARKING TIME and STARTING OVER. She is the author of the following contemporary romances: GEORGIA ON MY MIND, EVERYONE LOVES A HERO, LINE OF SCRIMMAGE, LOVE AT FIRST FLIGHT, TRUE NORTH, THE FALL and THE WRECK.
She is also the bestselling, award-winning author of the Fatal Series from Harlequin’s Carina Press. The series includes FATAL AFFAIR, FATAL JUSTICE, FATAL CONSEQUENCES and FATAL DESTINY. “This novel is ‘The O.C. does D.C.,’ and you just can’t get enough.” (RT Book Reviews, 4.5 stars for FATAL AFFAIR). In its July 2010 issue, RT Book Reviews named Marie a “Future Star of Romantic Suspense.” FATAL FLAW is coming in February 6, 2012.
She is a member of RWA’s New England and Published Author Special Interest Chapters.
While her husband was in the Navy, Marie lived in Spain, Maryland and Florida, and she is now settled in her home state of Rhode Island. She is the mother of two teenagers and a feisty dog named Brandy.
Find her at www.mariesullivanforce.com, on her blog at http://mariesullivanforce.blogspot.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MarieForceAuthor, and on Twitter @marieforce. Marie loves to hear from readers. Contact her at .
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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 19, 2011

    A must read contemporary romance!!!

    Make sure you have tissues on hand, as I guarantee you will definitely shed some tears in the beginning set-up, but that's what will make the journey to the "Happily Ever After" so meaningful. This is a wonderful book on overcoming your past, forgiveness, finding love, and family. If you haven't read the 1st two books in her Treading Water trilogy, you definitely should before reading this one. Again all of them are wonderful, and I was so hooked I read late into the night to finish each book in 4 hours!!

    I stumbled on this author, and since then have gone through all her books. I absolutely love all of the books by Marie Force. She has a way of writing sensual contemporary romance that's real, where the relationships develop without the ridiculous, soap opera-like melodrama that one might find in cheaper contemporary romances. I have the feeling that her books could easily translate to on-screen romance films.

    If you haven't checked out her other books - definitely go for the Fatal Series if you like suspense. It's what hooked me into Marie Force. My other favorites were the Gansett Island Series, another another amazing contemporary romance series.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 23, 2013

    Starting over

    Wow what a great story loved it the whole series is great

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  • Posted April 13, 2013

    Highly Recommended

    love the series

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    Posted March 17, 2013

     

     

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 17, 2013

    Loved this book

    This book was fantastic. You definately needed the tissues. I have read the othrr series by Marie Fofce but I think this one is her best.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 29, 2013

    EMOTIONAL

    I loved this book, it cried very hard at the end. Marie is an exceptional writer. Cant wait to read the next one.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 29, 2013

    Highly recommended

    I love this series can't wait to get to the next one

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 28, 2013

    Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!!!

    Another Marie Force Masterpiece... WOW!!! And when you have finished Book three move on to Book 4 and read Kate and Reid's story.. Could not put it down and could not go to bed with these four books unfinished... The story, the characters and the family dynamics in these books in OUTSTANDING... Some of the very best books I have ever read (and that is a lot of books)... I cannot review the books because I wouldn't spoil the experience for anything... BUT, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy some of the best reading ever...

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 24, 2013

    Couldn't stop put it down!

    Loved the story, the characters and how the books all tie together! Have become a hige fan of Marie!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 17, 2012

    Good book

    Very good kept my interest

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  • Posted December 13, 2012

    New Favorite! Marie Force has become my favorite author. Just

    New Favorite! Marie Force has become my favorite author. Just when I thought she couldn't top Sam and Nick, here come the O'Malley's. I am now reading the McCarthys' series and am enthralled. Please keep them coming...I can't read them fast enough!!!

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  • Posted September 14, 2012

    AWESOME series!

    Have loved EVERYONE of Marie Force's McCarthy Series!! WOW!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 18, 2012

    LadyJamie

    This book kept me on edge, praying at times, laughing and truly enjoying a great read. Love this author, look forward to reading more of this author!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 17, 2012

    enjoyed this book.

    I have read all in this series & would recommend them to everyone

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 15, 2012

    Great book

    I have never read a romance book before until this series. I was hooked and read all three in a week. I was able to relate to the characters and the stories.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 6, 2012

    The Treading Water Trilogy is a must read!!

    The Treading Water Trilogy is a must read!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 3, 2012

    Loved this series

    Marie Force has become a new favorite author! Enjoy all of her books and how she develops a story line for all of the characters who feel like friends at the end.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 20, 2012

    good

    Another good book--but was really glad that I read the "Falling for Love" first. It is really best to do that.

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  • Posted January 30, 2012

    A GREAT READ!

    I thought it was a great book.

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  • Posted January 18, 2012

    Great read!!!!!

    This is the last book in the series very good ending to the series. This book has it all romance, love, sadness, joy. When you read this book make sure you have tissues you will need them.

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