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A Kiss in Winter (Warner Forever Book 6) Kindle Edition

by Susan Crandall (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 90 ratings
In this romantic suspense novel from the acclaimed author of Pitch Black, a photographer hoping to launch her career may have thrust herself into danger.

Six years ago, tragedy struck, forcing Caroline Rogers to make tough decisions to sell the family farm and put her life on hold to raise her younger siblings. Now that they’re entering adulthood and her long-delayed photography career is taking off, she can almost taste the freedom.

Shaken by self-doubt, Dr. Mick Larsen turns his back on his big-city psychiatric practice and settles for the small-town quiet of Redbud Mill, where he can hide his past successes and failures. To Caroline, he shows only a man who wants to put down roots and start a family—good reasons for her to stay away. Then someone starts vandalizing local landmarks she has photographed. Now Caroline must convince a man with little faith in his own abilities that he can help her find the disturbed mind in their midst. But even as she teaches him to trust himself, she must fight the temptation to trust him with her future and her heart.

“Crandall’s complex characters, intricate relationships, realistic conflicts, and fine sense of place make this a good bet for readers of Deborah Smith and Jodi Picoult.” —Booklist
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  1. Print length
    420 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Forever Yours
  4. Publication date
    July 1, 2008
  5. File size
    3.7 MB
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Caroline, adopted after her mother's suicide, had to postpone her dreams of being a National Geographic photographer to raise her two younger siblings after their beloved parents' deaths. Now, with freedom again in reach, Caroline meets Dr. Mick Larsen, a psychiatrist who has abandoned his medical career for farming. Hopes and dreams collide when Caroline and Mick fall in love despite their clear and conflicting goals. Crandall's complex characters, intricate relationships, realistic conflicts, and fine sense of place make this a good bet for readers of Deborah Smith and Jodi Picoult. Diana Tixier Herald
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About the Author

Susan Crandall makes her home in Noblesville, Indiana.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000SEH07O
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forever Yours (July 1, 2008)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2008
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0446616400
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 90 ratings

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Susan Crandall

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Indiana native Susan Crandall's breakout novel, Whistling Past the Graveyard was released July 2, 2013. Since then it has been featured in national book clubs, been an Indie Next pick and won the SIBA Award for Fiction. Her previous works have garnered national awards, including the coveted RITA(c). Her latest novel, THE MYTH OF PERPETUAL SUMMER (June 19, 2018) has been greeted with high acclaim. With the exception of seven years in Chicago, she's spent her entire life in her Indiana hometown. When not reading, writing or watching movies, Susan spends time with her family--she sometimes even watches those movies with them.

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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They say it's a quick and easy read with fast-paced stories that intertwine. Readers mention it's one of the better edited ebooks.

"I DID ENJOY THIS BOOK BUT NOT AS MUCH AS SOME OF HER OTHER ONES, BUT I WILL READ MORE OF HER WORK" Read more

"This is my first Crandall book and certainly not my last. I couldn't stop reading. Fast paced and intwining stories." Read more

"This book is a keeper. Complex characters, an unusual setting and a surprise ending kept me wanting to read more." Read more

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  • Judy
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a joy.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2007
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    Susan Crandall brings her heartfelt emotions and depth of character to her newest novel A Kiss In Winter.

    Caroline Rogers has had to put her life on hold after the tragic death of her adoptive parents. She has raised her siblings Sam and Macie and she is just a few months away from them being on their own. Caroline is shaken when the old family farm is sold to hometown returnee Dr. Mick Larsen. Caroline is deeply attracted to Mick but feels she doesn't want to be tied down now that her life is just beginning to blossom.

    Dr. Mick Larsen returned home to Redbud Mill in his eyes a failure. When one of his psychiatric patients commits an unforgivable act, Mick doubts his abilities to practice. He comes home to be a farmer and hopefully to raise a family. Mick would like that woman to be Caroline.

    Caroline has received local acclaim as a photographer. She hopes to expand her focus to the world. But someone is out to stop her. When local landmarks are being vandalized that she had photographed she turns to Mick for help,

    A Kiss In Winter is Susan Crandall at her best. Caroline and Mick have such deep layers of feelings and issues from their pasts. They don't fall in love easily and it makes this story all that much richer. The element of suspense is just the right touch to keep this story in your heart and mind long after you finish.
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  • Tom Davidson
    4.0 out of 5 stars fairly good. mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2013
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    All the sleeping. Together without benefit of marriage. I did appreciate the lack of offensive. Language. The idea plot was good..
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  • Veronica G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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    Susan Crandall is definitely a wordsmith. She allows the reader to get acquainted with each character while weaving an awesome story.
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  • Marie M
    5.0 out of 5 stars "A Kiss in Winter"
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2010
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    Her mother committed suicide on Christmas Eve
    when Caroline was eight years old. A woman
    from social services took Caroline to the Rogers'
    home. The Rogers had no children of their own
    and were happy to take Caroline. On Christmas day,
    the Rogers gave Caroline a camera, film, and a
    photo album, which pleased her. Mr. Rogers told
    Caroline to "use up your films and we'll go and
    have them developed tomorrow."

    Caroline was adopted by the Rogers, who subsequently
    had two children of their own, Sam and Marcie. After
    Mr. and Mrs. Rogers passed away, Caroline had to give
    up her scholarship to Washington University in order
    to raise Sam and Marcie.

    Unable to maintain the farmhouse, Caroline was forced
    to sell it. Dr Mick Larsen, a psychiatrist went from
    doctor to a farmer, against his demanding father's
    wishes. Caroline and Mick had an instant attraction
    when they first met and became close friends.

    A successful photographer, Caroline published a
    calendar featuring different historical sites,
    including the farmhouse. Progressively violent
    events began happening with each passing month
    which were linked to scenes in Caroline's calendar.

    Local and State Police believed there might be a
    Connection between the violence and the calendar,
    but were unable to solve the puzzle. Caroline felt
    that time was running out, because her sister Marcie
    is in the December photo.

    A Kiss in Winter is more of a mystery than romantic
    novel. The deep feelings that Mick and Caroline shared
    are not revealed until the reader is three quarters
    into the book. The novel contained an element of
    surprise. Until the last three chapters, I was totally
    clueless as to who had turned Caroline's calendar
    into a roadmap of violence.

    I recommend A Kiss in Winter "Susan Crandall"
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  • Veronica
    3.0 out of 5 stars susan crandall
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014
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    I DID ENJOY THIS BOOK BUT NOT AS MUCH AS SOME OF HER OTHER ONES, BUT I WILL READ MORE OF HER WORK
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  • Lydia Yox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2019
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    This is my first Crandall book and certainly not my last. I couldn't stop reading. Fast paced and intwining stories.
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  • Montana Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2013
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    This book is a keeper. Complex characters, an unusual setting and a surprise ending kept me wanting to read more.
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  • Barbara Burner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Kiss in Winter
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2017
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    This is a tender love story filled with suspense, tragedy and commitment to live a dream. The real meaning of peace and fulfillment were realized after learning that success cannot fulfill matters of the heart.
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  • シュリーマン
    5.0 out of 5 stars 邦題は，愛に揺れるまなざし
    Reviewed in Japan on July 24, 2013
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    　養父母を亡くしたCarolineは，二人の義兄弟を育てるために大学を諦め農場を売りキャリアも先延ばしにしてきたが、彼らが大学に入ったら写真家として，飛躍しようと考えている。
    Mickは親の意向でなった精神科医の仕事を辞めて，農場主になろうと故郷に帰ってくる。
    　自立しようとする若者と、保護しようとするものの葛藤。
    人生に起きた不幸を乗り越えて行く者と、押しつぶされて前に進む事のできない者。
    頼る事、失う事を怖れて恋を成就する事をためらう気持ち。
    そういうものをロマンスやミステリーにからめて上手く一つの小説にまとめあげている。
    　読後この部分をもう一度読みたいというより，一つ一つの積み重ねで例えばMickの想いが伝わってくるような小説。
    　邦題は，愛に揺れるまなざし
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