illidia316's review against another edition
5.0
I think that Tess Thompson could write a grocery list and it would be amazing. Healed definitely is! I am a huge fan of this series, and Healed is just as good as all of the other books. Stone has been one of my favorite characters since he was first introduced, and his story is so good. Pepper’s background story is just as great. I can’t wait until the next book in the series!
alwaysreadingreview's review against another edition
5.0
This is Book #7 in the Cliffside Bay series. I love returning to this small town and seeing what all the characters are up to. Pepper had a lot to work through, but so did Stone. Both lost in life. Having to overcome their challenges. Together they were fire and ice at first. Pepper needed to get to know him better and work through her fears. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!
Happy Reading!
Melissa
nutreads's review against another edition
5.0
I am a huge fan of the Cliffside Bay series and I think this may just be my favorite! This series just keeps getting better and better. The way that Stone is so sure of his love from Pepper will warm your heart. Everyone wants someone in their life who is that confident in not only themselves but of you as well. Right from the start Stone knew he would win over Pepper one day and it was so fun to see how right he was. Their journey to each other was exactly what we need in our lives.
crolovr's review against another edition
5.0
Healed is Book 7 in the Cliffside Bay Series. Healed is the story of Stone and Pepper.
Stone is an ex Marine who had a tough childhood when his mother left him and his siblings with their alcoholic father. Pepper has also had a trouble childhood as her famous father would not
support her career as an actress and never expressed his love. When Stone met Pepper it was love at first sight. Pepper's past troubles makes her cautious of Stone. When Pepper's friend asks her to go to Colorado to search for wedding venues, Stone goes along as driver. A snow storm has them stuck in a cabin and that's when love sparks.
I don't want to give anymore of the story away. The book can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading them in order so you get to know all the characters of Cliffside Bay. Reading this series makes you feel like your a part of the Cliffside gang. Healed is a story of forgiveness, love, and learning to heal. I highly recommend this book.
Stone is an ex Marine who had a tough childhood when his mother left him and his siblings with their alcoholic father. Pepper has also had a trouble childhood as her famous father would not
support her career as an actress and never expressed his love. When Stone met Pepper it was love at first sight. Pepper's past troubles makes her cautious of Stone. When Pepper's friend asks her to go to Colorado to search for wedding venues, Stone goes along as driver. A snow storm has them stuck in a cabin and that's when love sparks.
I don't want to give anymore of the story away. The book can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading them in order so you get to know all the characters of Cliffside Bay. Reading this series makes you feel like your a part of the Cliffside gang. Healed is a story of forgiveness, love, and learning to heal. I highly recommend this book.
alstrath's review against another edition
4.0
The nicest thing about a long-running series is that the author doesn't need to "set the scene" and develop all her characters from scratch - she can leap straight int the story!
Opening the pages of a Cliffside Bay book is like walking into your best friend's living room - you feel at home, you know where everything is, you know everyone - and the one's you don't know you learn to know and they become part of your life too.
This seventh visit to Cliffside Bay takes us deeper into Pepper and Stone's hearts and minds. What makes them tick, what drives them, what holds them back. And we get to watch them "dance" around each other, each step bringing them closer. Both have lived through difficult events which have influenced their lives deeply and which could still potentially wreck their fragile relationship.
The introduction of Kyle, Stone and Autumn's mother fits with the theme of "healing" too and her story is powerful in its own way and a nice addition.
Every Cliffside Bay book so far has highlighted some or other social injustice and/or health issue and "Healed" follows this path too. I find these sort of inclusions very positive.
I can't wait to see what happens next in the series - I am hoping Lavonne gets some time in the spotlight too as I feel there is a story in him too - perhaps a novella...............................
Opening the pages of a Cliffside Bay book is like walking into your best friend's living room - you feel at home, you know where everything is, you know everyone - and the one's you don't know you learn to know and they become part of your life too.
This seventh visit to Cliffside Bay takes us deeper into Pepper and Stone's hearts and minds. What makes them tick, what drives them, what holds them back. And we get to watch them "dance" around each other, each step bringing them closer. Both have lived through difficult events which have influenced their lives deeply and which could still potentially wreck their fragile relationship.
The introduction of Kyle, Stone and Autumn's mother fits with the theme of "healing" too and her story is powerful in its own way and a nice addition.
Every Cliffside Bay book so far has highlighted some or other social injustice and/or health issue and "Healed" follows this path too. I find these sort of inclusions very positive.
I can't wait to see what happens next in the series - I am hoping Lavonne gets some time in the spotlight too as I feel there is a story in him too - perhaps a novella...............................
illidia's review against another edition
5.0
I think that Tess Thompson could write a grocery list and it would be amazing. Healed definitely is! I am a huge fan of this series, and Healed is just as good as all of the other books. Stone has been one of my favorite characters since he was first introduced, and his story is so good. Pepper’s background story is just as great. I can’t wait until the next book in the series!
lsmoore43's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a wonderful series. Healed: Stone & Pepper is a sweet story of true love, some laughs, a bit of tragedy, friends and family.
Stone is a great guy. Maybe my favorite of the Cliffside Bay men. He’s a gentle giant of an ex marine who loves completely. He comes from a horrible childhood and overcame so much to get where he is now. He never takes things for granted and knows what he wants.
Pepper came from a very good childhood but had a terrible tragedy to happen. It was so sad to that this happened. It made me cry so hard. Life can deal us blows that we certainly don’t deserve, but finding that special someone can help. Pepper is such a sweet young woman who thought she would never have what her best friends have. She didn’t think she deserved much and seems like she didn’t expect much. But she found the kind of love that will last a lifetime. True, complete, honest love.
This is such a good series. Every book has a story that will life you up and make you believe.
The trip to the mountain to check out a site for a wedding was so good. The preacher made me laugh until I had tears.
The Hickman children all suffered so much. They overcame nothing short of poverty to make a life. Great choices and wonderful friends. This book made me have all the feels again. In parts I cried so hard then would read the next chapter and laugh like a nut. Tess Thompson has a way of writing that makes you feel like you are there. Like you are part of the story. The characters are your friends and you root for them. You want to know them.
Quote from this book that I loved: “Do you know something, Stone Hickman: I no longer feel broken.” She placed her hand over his. “I think you’ve healed me.”
Healed is the perfect name for this awesome book...
I can’t wait for the next book.
Thank you Tess Thompson for this ARC in exchange for my complete and honest opinion. I loved it from start to finish.
A big 5 star book for sure and a high recommendation to everyone. Fall in love with Stone and Pepper.
Stone is a great guy. Maybe my favorite of the Cliffside Bay men. He’s a gentle giant of an ex marine who loves completely. He comes from a horrible childhood and overcame so much to get where he is now. He never takes things for granted and knows what he wants.
Pepper came from a very good childhood but had a terrible tragedy to happen. It was so sad to that this happened. It made me cry so hard. Life can deal us blows that we certainly don’t deserve, but finding that special someone can help. Pepper is such a sweet young woman who thought she would never have what her best friends have. She didn’t think she deserved much and seems like she didn’t expect much. But she found the kind of love that will last a lifetime. True, complete, honest love.
This is such a good series. Every book has a story that will life you up and make you believe.
The trip to the mountain to check out a site for a wedding was so good. The preacher made me laugh until I had tears.
The Hickman children all suffered so much. They overcame nothing short of poverty to make a life. Great choices and wonderful friends. This book made me have all the feels again. In parts I cried so hard then would read the next chapter and laugh like a nut. Tess Thompson has a way of writing that makes you feel like you are there. Like you are part of the story. The characters are your friends and you root for them. You want to know them.
Quote from this book that I loved: “Do you know something, Stone Hickman: I no longer feel broken.” She placed her hand over his. “I think you’ve healed me.”
Healed is the perfect name for this awesome book...
I can’t wait for the next book.
Thank you Tess Thompson for this ARC in exchange for my complete and honest opinion. I loved it from start to finish.
A big 5 star book for sure and a high recommendation to everyone. Fall in love with Stone and Pepper.
illidia's review
5.0
I think that Tess Thompson could write a grocery list and it would be amazing. Healed definitely is! I am a huge fan of this series, and Healed is just as good as all of the other books. Stone has been one of my favorite characters since he was first introduced, and his story is so good. Pepper’s background story is just as great. I can’t wait until the next book in the series!
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