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Finding My Favorite - Inspired by True Events
Breakups. Family secrets. Stumbling toward independence.“A thought-provoking, complex story of a dysfunctional family and two unstoppable sisters . . . inspired by true events.” Told with Rue’s trademark blend of humor, sarcasm, and honesty.A riveting and humorous exploration of love, secrets, and sisterhood, Finding My Favorite is the poignant story of two sisters who discover they must confront their past, let go of their religious guilt, and summon everything in their power to escape their arrested development.Gwenn Hutchinson runs her own company by day and bails her little sister out of emotional quicksand by night. Between that distraction and the full-time job of creating a vivid fantasy life for herself, she can almost forget her disastrous love life.Rachel Hutchinson is known for her scrumptious baked goods and her terrible luck with women. She’d give anything to get her hands on the secret recipe for true love. She has to hide her sexuality from her judgmental parents, Pastor Ed and Shirley, but she’s sick of living a lie.Just when it seems things can’t get worse, Gwenn finds a pack of old photographs that may uncover a dark family secret. Will these pictures lead to the truth, or bring them face-to-face with the reality they’ve worked so hard to avoid?Finding My Favorite is the first book in the heart-warming, romantic comedy trilogy, The Lake Effect Series. If you like snappy dialogue, travel adventures, and memorable, quirky characters, then you’ll love Rue’s humorous saga.* This book is an edited and revamped new edition of a novel that was previously published as It's Not My Favorite and contains significant new material. *Buy Finding My Favorite and join the Hutchinson sisters as they struggle to embrace adulthood today!
322 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2018
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About the author
Rue
76 books123 followers2015 and 2016 IPPY Award Winner.
2016 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist.
Rue is an award-winning fiction author and in her limited spare time, she reads voraciously. Her love of the written word led to the pursuit of a B.A. in Journalism from Pepperdine University in California and a lifelong passion for writing. Her respect for indigenous cultures, oral traditions, and the seasonal magick of nature inevitably brought her work to the world of fantasy. The story of Flynn Hawthorn has been part of her heart and imagination for nearly a decade.
2016 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist.
Rue is an award-winning fiction author and in her limited spare time, she reads voraciously. Her love of the written word led to the pursuit of a B.A. in Journalism from Pepperdine University in California and a lifelong passion for writing. Her respect for indigenous cultures, oral traditions, and the seasonal magick of nature inevitably brought her work to the world of fantasy. The story of Flynn Hawthorn has been part of her heart and imagination for nearly a decade.
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August 8, 2018
This book really surprised me. I loved the relationship between Rachel and Gwenn. I don’t have a sister, but this is the kind of relationship I would want if I did.
My favorite part of this story is that is was inspired by true events. To meet the love of your life the way that Gwenn did must have been so strange, going from thinking you have one sort of relationship to going in a completely different direction.
I will definitely be reading the rest of this series!
My favorite part of this story is that is was inspired by true events. To meet the love of your life the way that Gwenn did must have been so strange, going from thinking you have one sort of relationship to going in a completely different direction.
I will definitely be reading the rest of this series!
August 10, 2018
A delightful tale of two 👭 sisters and their struggles for love, acceptance, and happiness 💕😥😍😃
August 9, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
👍👍Loved it! What a great story of two close sisters and their love lives. It's well-written, flows smoothly at a surprisingly fast pace, and briefly even carries the action to New Zealand, one of my favorite settings.
Older sister Gwenn, with her past disappointments and her fantasies about an alternate family, is my favorite of a great slate of characters. Through mental flashbacks, the author revealed Gwenn's restrictive life with her straight-laced parents and her failed relationships. Despite building a thriving business, she still internalized her mother's criticism and felt like a failure in her personal life. Her surprise quest for missing family connections leads her to Daniel, a man she needs in her life, one who also really needs her to bring him out of a long-term limbo entered upon his wife's death. Gwenn's mother Shirley is a real trip, judgmental and totally oblivious to how much her daughters despise dealing with her. Rachel, Gwenn's younger sister, is a ball of energy, hiding her true nature from her parents and dealing with a crumbling relationship with rock star girlfriend Annie. With only a touch of sizzle, author Rue has made Gwenn and Rachel's romantic side sing.
I really liked Rue's writing, but I did find the timing confusing. They seem to go from Christmas to spring to talking about Halloween parties within a matter of a few weeks. But that aside, the dialogue, insights to well-defined characters and strong plot made this a joy to read. And the last few pages are especially witty and fun, making me want to read more by the author.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
August 9, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
👍👍Loved it! What a great story of two close sisters and their love lives. It's well-written, flows smoothly at a surprisingly fast pace, and briefly even carries the action to New Zealand, one of my favorite settings.
Older sister Gwenn, with her past disappointments and her fantasies about an alternate family, is my favorite of a great slate of characters. Through mental flashbacks, the author revealed Gwenn's restrictive life with her straight-laced parents and her failed relationships. Despite building a thriving business, she still internalized her mother's criticism and felt like a failure in her personal life. Her surprise quest for missing family connections leads her to Daniel, a man she needs in her life, one who also really needs her to bring him out of a long-term limbo entered upon his wife's death. Gwenn's mother Shirley is a real trip, judgmental and totally oblivious to how much her daughters despise dealing with her. Rachel, Gwenn's younger sister, is a ball of energy, hiding her true nature from her parents and dealing with a crumbling relationship with rock star girlfriend Annie. With only a touch of sizzle, author Rue has made Gwenn and Rachel's romantic side sing.
I really liked Rue's writing, but I did find the timing confusing. They seem to go from Christmas to spring to talking about Halloween parties within a matter of a few weeks. But that aside, the dialogue, insights to well-defined characters and strong plot made this a joy to read. And the last few pages are especially witty and fun, making me want to read more by the author.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
August 7, 2018
I just finished reading, and I have to say, I couldn't put this book down. The characters kept me engaged in the story line. I wanted to know what happened to each character, I was invested in the characters and couldn't wait to see how the author told their stories. Each character had their own story and each story became a part of each of their lives and had an impact on the person they had become. When I finished and read the small excerpt of the next book, all I wanted was to start reading to learn more about these characters. I cant wait to start the next one.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
July 31, 2018
I was fortunate to receive a Kindle copy of this book through an Amazon giveaway done by the author.
I really enjoyed this story. It’s the story of two sisters, their relationships with each other, with their parents, and with others in their lives. It was at times a little difficult to keep up with what sections were flashbacks to their past and what was current, but on the whole it was quite enjoyable.
I really enjoyed this story. It’s the story of two sisters, their relationships with each other, with their parents, and with others in their lives. It was at times a little difficult to keep up with what sections were flashbacks to their past and what was current, but on the whole it was quite enjoyable.
August 15, 2018
Wonderful book about sisterly love, family secrets, forgiveness and finding one's happiness in today's world. Main characters Gwen and Rachel are lovely, quirky, and totally believable. The storyline is so realistic and heartbreaking, with bits of humor and lightness that make you want to cry and shout for joy! I read an exclusive arc in exchange for an honest review.
December 5, 2019
Another great read
Great read. Highly recommend this book to read for anyone who's looking for something entertaining. You won't be disappointed with this read.
Great read. Highly recommend this book to read for anyone who's looking for something entertaining. You won't be disappointed with this read.
July 28, 2018
When I started this book I thought, “Oh no, this is silly. This is going to be a waste of time.” But I was very quickly hooked by the humor and every day drama of these two sisters. Gwen has over the years tried to please her overly religious parents, but keeps telling herself that she must have been swapped at birth. Her sister Rachel is openly gay, and everyone except her parents knows it. Gwen comes across some photos that reveal a part of her parents past she knew nothing about – photos of her mother with another man. Maybe her belief that her father at least is not actually her father isn’t a fantasy after all. Gwen tracks down Daniel Gregory, Jr. who happens to be the son of the man in those photos. There is instant chemistry between them. Now she feels even worse – is she attracted to her half-brother? Gwen spins out of control and runs off to New Zealand. In the meantime Rachel has broken up with her girlfriend Annie.
This book is undoubtedly chick lit which I normally do not care for. But Rue’s writing was delightful. These sisters are so realistic. I laughed, I felt like crying, I detested their parents, I rejoiced for Gwen and Rachel. Rue’s style of writing made me love these sisters.
This book is undoubtedly chick lit which I normally do not care for. But Rue’s writing was delightful. These sisters are so realistic. I laughed, I felt like crying, I detested their parents, I rejoiced for Gwen and Rachel. Rue’s style of writing made me love these sisters.
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