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 Since we all three read Linger and LOVED it, we thought we would post our reviews together, “review in three” style.

Linger is the continuation of the relationship between Grace and Sam. Their story could not be told without Isabel, Cole or Grace’s parents…

I admit when I closed the cover on this book, I bounced on my bed and shrieked (bringing my dog and children running in to see what the heck was going on).  I just love the atmosphere, the mood she creates, the words she uses.  Her characters just seem to inhabit your mind and bring you right into their world.  Each character’s voice is so different, and yet each one is damaged and fighting an internal battle.  There’s so much going on emotionally as well as physically, and it’s not at all schmaltzy – just raw and genuine.  New character Cole is so fully integrated into the story I almost forgot we didn’t know him in the first book.  Maggie – your books are pure artistry! 

I give Linger 5 STACKS!
Nancy

We all know that I think that Maggie is an artistic genius! Well, Linger proves once again why I believe it.  Why do  I love Linger?  It’s swoonfully romantic, the writing is poetic, and it makes my heart feel the yearning for Grace and Sam to finally be together the same way I love Edward and Bella in love.  Something else I adore?  I love that Grace is older than 15, that Isabel and Cole are broken and find comfort in each other, and that Grace is smart with a good head on her shoulders.  Linger is a breath of fresh air that I keep thinking about even after I finished reading it. 

 I give Linger 5 STACKS!
Shannan

Wow, just when I thought it couldn’t get any better! This was an intense, dark romance read full of passion and real characters. The four person POV was stellar. Getting into the heads of Sam, Grace, Isabel and Cole was an emotional rollercoaster ride of depression, love, angst, and brutal honesty. The plot was simple and believable and literally had me biting my nails at the end. (Yikes, do we really have to wait a year for Forever?) Breakout stars are Isabel and Cole. Who doesn’t like broken people with passion? They are my new favs.

I give Linger 5 STACKS.
Stacy

(oh, look we all gave it 5 STACKS)

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