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Lonestar Secrets

Lonestar Secrets

By Colleen Coble

Average Blogger Rating: 4.14 Stars

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On 1/13 Heather McDougle wrote: Shannon Astor left West Texas 5 years ago as a single mother to have a fresh start and to bury the past. It worked until fate brought her back home to make a better life for her daughter. She encounters all the past as soon as she arrives and must sort through her feelings and her buried past. She ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Heather's Rating:

5 Stars

On 1/13 Heather Singh wrote: This book is absolutely a fabulous read! I could barely put it down. The author Colleen Coble, weaves a beautiful story of intrigue, romance, and mystery all in one. The perfect combination for anyone looking to lose themselves in a book. The main character - Shannon - is a woman that most women can ... Book Review - Lonestar Secrets

Heather's Rating:

5 Stars

On 1/4 Tina Gray wrote: I was recently sent a copy of Colleen Coble’s “Lonestar Secrets” to read and review. And I’ve FINALLY had the chance to read it! (Amazing how much reading you can get done when you don’t have internet access! LOL) From the back cover: Five years ago, Shannon Astor left the beautiful high mountain country of West Texas ... Book Review: Lonestar Secrets

Tina's Rating:

5 Stars

On 12/6 Alexandra Carman wrote: It took me a while to pick up & read Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble but once I did, I was not disappointed. Mystery and intrigue are introduced in the very first chapter which makes it a hard book to put down. The plot line could have made for a very predictable book but Coble's wonderful writing ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Alexandra's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/18 Briana Silverio wrote: This one took a lot longer than I anticipated! I finally finished Lonestar Secrets by Coleen Coble.The plot line to Lonestar Secrets was quite promising - Shannon returns to her hometown (she'd left years before) to be the local veterinarian. She is now a single mama of a young girl, and hopes to provide ... Lonestar Secrets - Book Review

Briana's Rating:

1 Stars

On 11/17 Janet Rockey wrote: "No more secrets," Jack said to Shannon. But secrets are all she has. Colleen Coble relates this touching, yet suspenseful, account of a couple who must learn to love each other for the sake of their children. Set in the plains of West Texas, this story brought back childhood memories of sandstorms, ... Lonestar Secrets

Janet's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/28 Sharla Winterbottom wrote: By Colleen Coble Publisher: Thomas Nelson This book is about a woman named Shannon who decides to go back to her hometown where she can raise her young daughter Kylie in a good environment with lots of fresh air. However, by moving back, Shannon must also face the many demons she left behind. She gets a job ... Book Review: Lonestar Secrets

Sharla's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/21 John Maringmei wrote: Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble throws in all the ingredients needed for an engrossing novel - love, betrayal, mystery, adventure, family ties - all rolled into one well-written book.The main protagonist in the story, Shannon Astor in her bid to make a better life for her daughter gets away from ... Book Review of Lonestar Secrets

John's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/11 Bastab Chakraborty wrote: Whenever I sit to write another book-review,inevitably I need to strain my brain hard enough to get to remember the niceties of the paperbacks I was lucky(or often unlucky enough) to go through! But this time,I did make it a point to get it done very soon,if not sooner.And so,here I am. Unlike the previous hard ... Review- ‘Lonestar Secrets’ by Colleen Coble

Bastab's Rating:

2 Stars

On 10/5 Lindsey Hubert wrote: by Colleen CobleLonestar Secrets is the story of a single mother who moves back to the hometown she swore she'd left behind forever. The book incorporates mystery, suspense, and romance as Shannon Astor finds a way to make a new life for herself and her family against unlikely obstacles.The elements ... Lonestar Secrets

Lindsey's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/5 Crystal Olson wrote: This is the first book I’m reviewing for Thomas Nelson.Lonestar SecretsBy Colleen CoblePublished by Thomas Nelson320 PagesISBN: 1595544879 (isbn13: 9781595544872)Genre: Fiction/Christian RomanceBook Description: Shannon Astor returns to southwest Texas to serve as the town's veterinarian, believing ... Review: Lonestar Secrets

Crystal's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/2 Gautami Tripathy wrote: Title: Lonestar SecretsAuthor: Colleen CobleISBN: 9781595544872Publisher: Thomas Nelson/2008Pages: 316Shannon Aster, a vet, comes back to West Texas. She had left it as a single mother five years back. He uncle has left her the farm and she wants her daughter to have a better life. Despite the betrayals ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Gautami's Rating:

3 Stars

On 9/28 Erin Clark wrote: Lonestar Secrets is about a girl, Shannon, who has moved back to her hometown in Texas to be the town’s Veterinarian. One day she runs into an old classmate’s daughter, who looks very similar to her own daughter. Shannon takes a trip down memory lane and makes a serious discovery. Could this little ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Erin 's Rating:

3 Stars

On 9/26 Cindy Wilson wrote: Shannon Astor left Texas to get away from her past and all its secrets. When she returns years later to take over as the town’s veterinarian, her past comes back to haunt her. She encounters Jack McGowan, the man who lost her trust years before, and his daughter Faith, who looks nearly identical to ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Cindy's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/24 Andrea Gardner wrote: My rating: 4 of 5 stars I read Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble as a member of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger group. Shannon Astor returns to her childhood home where secrets long buried start coming to light. Shannon finds herself caught in the middle of these secrets which place her life in ... Book Review of Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Andrea's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/21 Rachel DeMille wrote: Earlier this week I finished reading Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble and I now have a new favorite author! This book was really good and was just the type of book that I usually read. It was a easy read filled with romance, intrigue, suspense, and mystery. I loved that it didn't have any foul language ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble Book Review

Rachel's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/21 Kristen Richardson wrote: Posted 09/21/09: This book was amazing - I truley enjoyed the characters and the storyline. It was something tragic that turned into something beautiful and romantic. I cared about the characters from the first chapter and that grew with each additional chapter I read. It show you that things happen ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Kristen's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/20 Shana Putnam wrote: After I finished reading and reviewing the book Fearless for Thomas Nelson I couldn't wait to go back to their site to pick the next book to review.  Lonestar Secrets looked like it was right up my alley.  I love Christian fiction books and this book was no different.  Here is the book ... Lonestart Secrets by Colleen Coble Review for Thomas Nelson Publishing

Shana 's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/20 Rebekah Carpenter wrote: Lonestar Secrets tells the story of Shannon Astor, a single mom who desperately wants a new start for herself and her five-year-old daughter, Kylie. Shannon is a vet, and returning to the town where she gave birth to her daughter offers her a both a job and a home.  What she doesn’t count on are ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Rebekah's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/16 Patty Leigh wrote: Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble takes you to a ranch in the Lonestar state. There's mystery and intrigue; romance and cowboys; as well as secrets and lies. You will find yourself caught up in the story from the first word until the last. I had a hard time putting it down. Enter Shannon Astor as the ... Lonestar Secrets

Patty's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/15 Scott Campbell wrote: When Shannon Astor returns to her uncles ranch to take over the town veterinarian clinic a strange turn of events change her life forever. She is reunited with Jack MacGowan, a high school Jock that she had a crush on and he broke her heart and her trust years ago, can she learn to forgive him and ... Lonestar

Scott's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/15 Shirley McClay wrote: I just read a book by one of my favorite authors. It was Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble. It’s the second book in a series (first is Lonestar Sanctuary and a third is coming out soon… Lonestar Homecoming). It is a great read… lots of fun stuff… horses, mystery, cowboys, twins, treasure, kidnapping, creaky old ... Lonestar Secrets review

Shirley's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/15 Kristie Ingerto wrote: I have just ready Colleen Coble's book "Lonestar Secrets."  This is the first book by Coble that I have read and it will not be the last!  Coble ties together relationships, mystery of lost treasure and past incidents that have not been resolved and descriptions that make you feel as if you are part ... Book Review - "Lonestar Secrets"

Kristie 's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/14 Becky Ritta wrote: Shannon Astor, a veterinarian with a young daughter, returns to her small Texas hometown to take over the local veterinary practice. When she arrives, she encounters Jack MacGowan, the man who betrayed her trust in high school … and she discovers he is raising her other daughter, the one she was told ... lonestar secrets by colleen coble

Becky's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/14 Tracy Lagrove wrote: Lonestar secrets revolves around the life of Shannon Astor, the towns newest vet. Shannon grew up in the small south-west Texas town as an outcast. With parents who were more interested in hunting for treasure than raising a child, and an uncle who couldn't be bothered. As Shannon returns to her hometown ... Lonestar Secrets

Tracy's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/14 Marcia Morphew wrote: I just finished reading "Lonestar Secrets" by Colleen Coble.....this is my first exposure to this author and I think that I am hooked! The book certainly lives up to it's title....it is filled with secrets of all kinds. Shannon takes her young daughter and moves back to the place where she (Shannon) ... I'm Hooked!

Marcia's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/13 Renee Gardiner wrote: I got a bit nervous when I realized this book was part of the Lonestar series but after reading it, it seems to be a stand alone title. Lonestar Secrets (click on the title to read the beginning)is the story of Shannon who is going back home to Texas; she's a single mom who is willing to put her past ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Renee's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/13 Linda Adams wrote: Lonestar Secrets is a romance novel by Colleen Coble.  Veternarian Shannon Astor returns to her home town in Texas to for a fresh start and a better life for her daughter.  She discovers  Jack MacGowan’s daughter is a twin to Shannon’s daughter–switched at birth for Jack’s ... Lonestar Secrets – Review

Linda's Rating:

1 Stars

On 9/12 Jean Ballance wrote: Shannon Astor returns to southwest Texas to serve as the town's veterinarian, believing she's finally found the space to get her life back on track. Then she catches a glimpse of Jack MacGowan, the man who ruined her life years before. But even more shocking is the sight of Jack's five-year-old daughter ... Revieww of Lonestar Secrets

Jean's Rating:

3 Stars

On 9/12 Elizabeth West wrote: Title: Lonestar SecretsAuthor: Colleen CoblePublisher: Thomas NelsonBook Description:Can Texas's majestic Big Bend help Shannon find her life again? Shannon Astor returns to southwest Texas to serve as the town's veterinarian, believing she's finally found the space to get her life back on track. Then ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Elizabeth's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/12 Malinda Detweiler wrote: Shannon Astor wants to make a better life for herself and her daughter Kylie. When her uncle dies and leaves her his ranch this seems like the right move. Shannon will have to face the members of the small town of Bluebird Crossing where she left five years before as an unwed mother. Shannon has put ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Malinda's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/11 Donna Safford wrote: Shannon is looking for a chance to better her life for herself and her daughter. While she has struggled as a single mother and put herself through vet school, the ranch bequeathed to her offers a new opportunity. The vet clinic in town is also available to her, so off she goes. But, does the little ... A Wonderful Book

Donna's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/10 Noelle Davis wrote: I just finished reading Lonestar Secrets and I have to say, Colleen Coble is an author that I will now follow! Lonestar Secrets deals with secrets of the main character, Shannon. She has secrets that she has to deal with, who to open up to and who to keep guarded from. In the opening chapter, we meet ... Love it!!!!

Noelle 's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/9 Lisa Lickel wrote: I was eager to read Coble’s prairie romance, Lonestar Secrets, set in Texas in the present. A young woman, Shannon Astor who was orphaned as a teen and outcast in high school, makes good and became a veterinarian on her own. A “mistake” in college left her with a daughter, the living half of a ... Lonestar Secrets

Lisa's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/8 Brodie Spivey wrote: Lonestar Secrets written by Colleen Coble. Five years after Shannon Astor left her home town she finds herself back in town this time as a single mother and full of distrust for the people she grew up with. Shannon has put herself through school all while raising her little girl, Kylie. Shannon’s ... Lonestar Secrets - book review

Brodie's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/6 Lana Wilson wrote: Shannon leaves San Antonio for the country life, the home she left 5 years ago. Now as a veterinarian, she is hoping to begin a new life. From the get go – she runs into trials and misfortunes. As a single mom – she has to overcome and succeed not only for her sake but her daughter’s future. I ... Lonestar Secrets

Lana's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/4 Renee Chaw wrote: Lonestar Secretsby Colleen CobleCopyright 2008Thomas Nelson Publishers321 pagesISBN: 978-1-59554-487-2Over five years ago after making a life changing decision, single mom, Shannon Astor left her home in West Texas to start a better life for her and her daughter Kylie. When an opportunity to reclaim ... Book Review: Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Renee's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/4 Brittanie Terrell wrote: Can Texas's majestic Big Bend help Shannon find her life again?Shannon Astor returns to southwest Texas to serve as the town's veterinarian, believing she's finally found the space to get her life back on track.Then she catches a glimpse of Jack MacGowan, the man who ruined her life years before. But ... Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble

Brittanie's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/4 Carol Benedict wrote: Lonestar Secrets hooked me in the first chapter by introducing a mother and daughter I could care about, and a mystery that intrigued me. Shannon and her daughter Kylie are struggling to start a new life in Shannon’s old hometown, and secrets from the past threaten to destroy their lives. Despite the ... Lonestar Secrets

Carol's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/3 Suzanne Sniffen wrote: There are a lot of reasons I like to read fiction books. I love Honey for A Woman's Heart by Gladys Hunt, because she talks about all the reasons women should read. She talks about reading to feel life, to feel pleasure, and to learn. This book is one of those that I read simply to feel pleasure--to ... Reading Fiction

Suzanne's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/3 Molly Edwards wrote: Without reading book #1 in this series I give this book high praises! This story is amazingly written in a way that is sure to touch your heart! Karen Kingsbury's praise says it all: Collen Coble is a master story teller. She left West Texas with her young daughter, desperately seeking a new life without ... A Perfect Story from an Amazing Author!

Molly's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/2 Michelle Vasquez wrote: (At the end of the post I will tell you how to enter a drawing to win a copy of this book! )Colleen Coble is one of my absolute favorite authors! She writes romantic suspense with a Christian message and, in my opinion, is one of the best at what she does! Lonestar Secrets is book 2 in her Lonestar ... Book Review & Giveaway "Lonestar Secrets" by Colleen Coble

Michelle's Rating:

5 Stars