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Written on the Stars Kindle Edition

by Norma Budden (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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After seven years, Sarah Chambers knew it was time to try setting thoughts of Mike Rivers aside. It didn’t matter that she loved him; because of his parents, they could never be happy together. Determined to take a step forward, she arranged to meet an online friend at a club – but ran into Mike instead.

Fleeing into the darkness, Sarah couldn’t outrun the memories which chased her – of falling in love, of falling apart. Desperate to find refuge from the gathering emotional storm, she heads to the only sanctuary she knows.

Hours later, when Mike arrives at her door unexpectedly, claiming he wants to talk, he reveals a devastating secret. Will it bring the ultimate showdown between them or will Sarah be able to look inside herself and, finally, forgive?

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Norma Budden currently makes her home in Arctic Canada where she has lived for more than two decades. Administration Manager by day and writer/mother/grandmother by night, Norma knows what it's like to be busy and appreciates moments of solitude, perhaps, more than the average person. Though Norma's first serious attempts at writing involved poetry and song, she later went on to write non-fiction titles. However, over recent years, her truest passion seems to be in writing stories to appeal to readers' emotions, with a touch of mystery and romance built into the stories. Norma is the proud author of the Freedom in Love Series which, currently, has five titles published: An Affair to Remember, When Love Abides, Soul Confessions, Divided Loyalties and The Promise.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008WHWUII
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Norma's Books; 2017th edition (August 11, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 11, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1117 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 70 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Norma Budden currently makes her home in Arctic Canada where she has lived for 25+ years. Working as a department manager at The North West Company by day and writer/family woman by night, Norma knows what it's like to be busy and appreciates moments of solitude, perhaps, more than the average person.

Though Norma's first serious attempts at writing involved poetry and song, she later went on to write non-fiction titles. However, since 2011, her truest passion seems to be in writing stories to appeal to readers' emotions, with a touch of mystery and romance built into the stories.

Norma is the proud author of the Freedom in Love series which, currently, has five titles published: An Affair to Remember, When Love Abides, Soul Confessions, Divided Loyalties and The Promise. She has recently published the first book in The Wish Trilogy titled, The Prayer. She is also the author of stand-alone titles, Coming Unglued: A Mother's Journey into Hell, Written on the Stars and If Only, among others. She released her autobiography, Arctic Child, in February of 2019.

Some of Norma's greatest passions in life are reading, writing, traveling and taking photos. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and spending time in the great outdoors.

You can learn more about what is happening in her world by visiting http://www.normasbooks.com

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Michael Phelps
5.0 out of 5 stars CAN LOVE HAVE A SECOND CHANCE?
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2014
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NORMA BUDDEN is an extraordinary Author who makes her Canada PROUD! "WRITTEN ON THE STARS" is a very touching love story that mirrors so many in real life! Sarah Chambers fell in love with Dr. Mike Rivers when her eyes first locked onto his. Their love flourished . . . until Sarah felt a tingling but persistent self-doubt, I had the feeling she felt she was not worthy of Mike's love. She broke it off! I felt bad for Mike, his hurt was so vividly described, I felt it inside myself. I wantred to have a scotch and water, to sort of speak to him, commiswerate with him, let him know I had walked in his shoes! Then too, I could not help but feel sympathy for Sarah! I wanted to write between the lines, to convince her she was WRONG . . . that Mike LOVED HER for her beauty . . . for her personality, for the woman she was, inside and out!. Sarah decides to try her luck on the Internet dating trend. She arranges to meet what appears to be an exciting Mike Rivers type in a popular nightclub. She is shocked! Made me think, "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush!"

I LOVED this romance novel, which is unusual for me, since I'm a cop, murder and mayhem type of reader. AUTHOR NORMA BUDDEN'S writing style brings her readers emotions to life, you will feel the pain, the doubt, the panic . . . and most of all the love! I could only find one fault with NORMA BUDDEN'S "WRITTEN ON THE STARS! . . . it is much too short . . . can she bring Sarah and Mike back and give her readers "The Rest of the Story"?

I highly recommend "WRITTEN ON THE STARS" . . . it is well deserving of FIVE STARS!
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Dee Fleischman
5.0 out of 5 stars Written On The Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2014
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Written On The Stars , A short story written by Norma Budden is a story of love found by a chance meeting. From the beginning Sarah and Mike had the feeling they were meant to be, but as time passed there is separation years between them. Just when Sarah feels it is time for her to put Mike behind her and move on something exciting happens. There is also compassion in this book, as Mike is a Doctor and deals with sick children. He is so compassionate in his work and will lead you to feel that emotion. There are several surprises in this short story that I don't want to ruin for you. If you are like me, when the story ends I would like to know more. about the characters and where they are led in their life. Maybe Norma will see another story someday from this short story of Sarah and Mike, to give us all a little more. This is a book you can read in an evening, Relax and Enjoy!
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KJS
5.0 out of 5 stars Love postponed...
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2014
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Norma Budden's tale of love cast aside and found again was short, but sweet. She melds the idea of destiny with romance, hopes and dreams that seem too far off to reach at one point... but... I won't give the story away. Inspired by events Budden experienced, the story tells of love that waits until the couple is ready! I really enjoyed this! Thank you for writing it, NB.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Tender and Poignant Tale
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017
I enjoyed reading Written on the Stars, a tender and poignant tale of two people reclaiming the love they foolishly let slip away years before. Mike, now a prominent physician, cyber-stalks Sarah on a dating site, hoping to reignite the excitement and affection they once felt for each other. Haunted by the loss of the only woman he has ever loved, Mike is determined to discover the truth about why Sarah walked out on him—and to win her back at any cost.
Try as she might, Sarah has never gotten over Mike, or the animosity she had felt coming from his parents. She knew they disapproved of her, and she had no desire to spend the rest of her life trying to win them over. But when true love comes calling a second time, can she afford to turn her back and walk away? A very sweet love story!
I received the Kindle version free in exchange for an honest review.
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Cards 4 Cancer
5.0 out of 5 stars Mission Impossible meets The Notebook
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2014
Amazing series that leaves you on the edge of your seat. I am totally in love with these characters and how they interact with one another. This is like a love story but also a Mission Impossible quest thrown in the mix. They grow stronger as they learn to depend on one another and let down walls of pain after many years. It's a wonderful story and you love watching the steps that come along to bring all the pieces together. I wish I was better at giving reviews cause I really can't do it justice. Totally awesome and great price too.
After seven years, Sarah Chambers knew it was time to try setting thoughts of Mike Rivers aside. It didn’t matter that she loved him; because of his parents, they could never be happy together. Determined to take a step forward, she arranged to meet an online friend at a club – but ran into Mike instead.

Fleeing into the darkness, Sarah couldn’t outrun the memories which chased her – of falling in love, of falling apart. Desperate to find refuge from the gathering emotional storm, she heads to the only sanctuary she knows.

Hours later, when Mike arrives at her door unexpectedly, claiming he wants to talk, he reveals a devastating secret. Will it bring the ultimate showdown between them or will Sarah be able to look inside herself and, finally, forgive?
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B. ADAMS
5.0 out of 5 stars I Felt So Many Emotions
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2016
When I was given this book to read by Norma Budden, I promised that I would write an honest review with no promises on the content of my review. It's difficult to put in words how deeply touched I was from reading this story. This story had me feeling so light of heart that I wanted to go dancing, like crying with a child's parents, giddy because of how the characters related to each other. There were other emotions that I felt as I read this story. Ultimately, the dominant emotion that I feel is greatly blessed by this well written creation. My wish is that everyone who reads this permits this story to touch them as much as it touched me.
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Nola
5.0 out of 5 stars The more I read by this author, the more I love her books
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016
A great short story that I wish could have been a lot longer. I found that the story was over too quick. As usual for Norma, it was written very well, and I was able to read it in one sitting. Very enjoyable, but thought provoking read.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review and I am delighted to say that I am thankful I was.
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2013
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I really enjoyed this story for its innocence and beauty. To be honest, I don't read a lot in the romance genre because I don't generally find modern romances very romantic. It is a joy to read a love story that is not all about sex and that is a rare thing these days. I loved these characters though and I also loved the twists and turns of the plot. I am certainly interested to see more by Norma Budden because her characters came to life for me. It is equally obvious that they are real people for the author too and there is a lot of emotion invested in them. If you enjoy a good old-fashioned romantic story then you should enjoy this.
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