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Artist's Dream

By: Gerri Hill
Narrated by: Abby Craden
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Cassie Parker has grown used to denying her sexuality. Her father, the fire-and-brimstone Reverend Parker, has made that a necessity. Raised in a web of secrets, sadness, and under the heavy hand of her father's righteous wrath and intolerance, Cassie turns to her art to fill the hole in her heart and erase the memory of a mother who abandoned her in childhood. Then Luke Winston enters her life. Strong, mysterious, and beautiful, Luke sparks Cassie's desire, and takes her heart to places she's never known. Soon Cassie can no longer deny her attraction to women - and especially to Luke.

When Cassie's father makes an unexpected visit, the intrusion on her new life explodes as dark family secrets are revealed. Will Cassie choose a life without family...or a life without love?

©2005 Gerri Hill (P)2019 Tantor
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Artist's Dream ❤️

Another good one by Gerri Hill. An artist meets an architect, and the sparks start flying!

Cassie and Luke are literally the "love at first sight" couple, but of course, things don't happen right away. Cassie hasn't come to terms with her sexuality because of her upbringing by her father's strict and religious ways. It's wonderful to see her come into her own, finding the freedom to be herself and be able to love whomever she wants. And Luke is perfect for her - patient, loving, caring, and understanding. ❤️❤️❤️

I do wish it was longer. Not only was the couple amazing together, but there were some this I wish I could have seen play out. I won't say what because I don't want to give ay spoilers....but dont worry, it doesn'ttake away from the story.

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Great book!

I really enjoyed this book. I hope we will get a follow-up book! Fingers crossed

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It ended too soon

I am heartbroken. So many key themes left unexplained. There has to be a sequel.. please! Please ! Please!

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Loved this!

So connected with this story. Loved how the characters developed! Live your dream and love your love!

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Amazing and difficult.

Coming from an extremely difficult religious upbringing...there are parts of this book that really hit way too close to home. Let me just say...religion ruins lives. It took me until my 30s to realize that I would need to leave every part of my life just to be myself also. And altho I am now happily married to my amazing wife...it was not an easy journey. This kind of religious brainwashing is not easy to overcome. Learning how to stand up for yourself and get beyond the shame and guilt and fear is a lifelong challenge. Excellent book.

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Just what I needed

Totally loved it!
I'm just surprised that no one pointed out that love was created by god, however you interpret him or her to be. These women found love and "family" together. It was a beautiful love story which overcame hateful misguided preaching from a right wing minister who had let hatred guide his life.
These women and their story were just what I needed! Thank you Gerri Hill for excellent writing and Abby Craden for bringing it to us.

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loved it!

wish there was a way to save this to my phone. one of my faves!

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Great story, one of my fav Hill/Craden instalments

I really liked how well Gerri portrayed the struggle with Christianity and judgement of lesbian relationships, through her characters. Great chemistry between Cassey and Luke, and I liked that the setting was in California this time. Enjoyable listen, I finished it in a day. Abby, as usual, does a great job narrating and bringing the characters to life.

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Pure pleasure

The combination of Gerri Hill story and the sexy voice of Abby Craden is a vining combination.
This story of an artist who grew up with a father who is a reverend anti gay, who denied her sexuality for so many years, is a well written story and actually I am waiting for a sequel., it left me on a cliff hanger. not fair.

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Leaves you feeling free

This is not just a great book - it's also one that will leave you feeling extremely free. I read the last few minutes while sitting in the parking lot of my son's school. Stepped out to go pick him up feeling lighter and taller. If you have ever felt yourself holding back on life because of your childhood, read this.

Probably not necessary to add since it IS Abby Craden and all...but for anyone who hasn't experienced her narrating, she's fantastic as always.

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