Review by
Marlene Engel
Having previously lost a child, Molly and Aiden are going
through the emotional journey of adoption.
Although they are a loving couple who believe in honesty and
communication, Molly is hiding a huge secret from her husband. Upon completing the section about her family
for the adoption paperwork, Molly is brought back to when she was fourteen
years old and the events that changed her life forever.
Bouncing back and forth from the present day to a pivotal
time in Molly’s life when she was fourteen, the author sheds light on the true
Molly. From her close relationship with
her father, to her first boy crush, and the realization that her life isn’t
what it seems, we are given a bird’s eye view of the happenings of this crucial
time in her life. But it’s when her
father dies that makes the biggest impact on her, causing her to lose trust in
her mother and cut off ties with the family.
Pretending to Dance is an emotion-packed, engaging book that
will tug at your heart-strings. The
characters are relatable with their flaws and imperfections. And the way the author perfectly alternates
the present and the past to give you a story that is realistic while tackling
tough issues is sheer genius. So if you’re
looking for a book with unexpected twists, surprising discoveries, with an
element of suspense, you don’t want to miss out on this book.
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About the
Author:
Diane Chamberlain is the USA Today and Sunday Times
bestselling author of 24 novels published in more than twenty languages. Some
of her most popular books include Necessary Lies, The Silent Sister, The Secret
Life of CeeCee Wilkes, and The Keeper of the Light Trilogy. Diane likes to
write complex stories about relationships between men and women, parents and
children, brothers and sisters, and friends. Although the thematic focus of her
books often revolves around family, love, compassion and forgiveness, her
stories usually feature a combination of drama, mystery, secrets and intrigue.
Diane's background in psychology has given her a keen interest in understanding
the way people tick, as well as the background necessary to create her
realistic characters.
Diane was born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey and spent her summers at the Jersey Shore. She also lived for many years in San Diego and northern Virginia before making North Carolina her home.
Diane was born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey and spent her summers at the Jersey Shore. She also lived for many years in San Diego and northern Virginia before making North Carolina her home.
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