Summer of Pearls

Why is 4.5 stars not an option! I loved the story so much, but it left me wanting so much more at the end? Where did Billy and Carol Anne go? What was their life? It wrapped up SO quickly and it was in the epilogue! Not even in the last chapter! Some chapters though were confusing, as to which POV t......more

Jefferson TX historical fiction......more

I found this book in the dollar store and bought it because the author is from Marble Falls. I took it to the beach because it was the perfect size to read over the weekend. I knew nothing about it. I was so surprised! It was such a good read. I could hardly put it down. It had the right among of......more

Wonderful tale of the deep bayou south after the civil war, without pandering to the obvious topic of Reconstruction. The characters are colorful and believable, and I would like to read more about the story of Carol Ann and Billy Treat. Where did they go when they left Caddo Lake?......more