Starting Over (Treading Water Series Book 3)

If you were left hanging, the book brings its conclusion to light in this installment. I suspect it will leave you wondering how you would feel if this were your daughter and a much older man, or in the reverse. A good read that also provokes thought.

Book 3, Starting Over was well written and kept me on edge to see what happened next. I do think the reader should read Marie Force's Book 1 and Book 2 of the Treading Water Series prior to Book 3 and follow up with Book 4 to really enjoy the full series. I couldn't put my Kindle away until I finished the whole series. Marie Force did not disappoint me. She is an exceptional author.

It was a very enjoyable read. I loved the characters and it is always great to read a book which has a positive outcome even if it is more or less predictable. The novel also gives some insight into issues that alcoholics and their families have to face. It is more or less common practice to offer a friend a drink to be sociable but perhaps not a good idea if the friend is trying to rehabilitate as an alcoholic. I enjoyed the book and recommend it.

Great read. It gives a great portrayal of an individual truly trying to start over and make a success of his life. It is a great story of family life and depending on one another. I can't wait to read the next in the series.

Marie has a rear gift , not many writer we consider good has the gift of writing that captures the imagination and the essence of one soul in her books like Marie does. I enjoyed all of her books so far. Coming Home touched my heart in away I cannot explain in words, I was sad when it come to an end, hopfully she will do one on the other children, so we can get a glimpse of what kind of children Kathrine and Reid had, I give this book five stars

Yes -(4 stars) Definitely enjoyed Brandon and the story surrounding his troubles with alcohol and journey to higher ground. The scene with him at the cemetery was a heart grabber and a Kleenex moment. No - (2.5-3 stars) Didn't care for the whim, wham of the (and I hate to say this because I love Marie Force's books) sappy love stories here. Again, as with Marking Time I feel like this story was another Lifetime movie and these lives are on a quick time table to meet fall head over heels in love and marry in a 2 hour allotted movie. I adore Marie Force but these last 2 books were disappointing making me wonder WTH?!? For instance with Brandon/Daphne...would an already freaked out parent allow their 5 yr old child to get in a car to go to someone else's house with a man they hardly know!?!!? That was a definite stretch. And Colin and Meredith!?! Are you kidding me?!? I meet you, I love you, I want to marry you - after one date?!? Over the top sappy. Both couples love stories were just too unbelievable for me.

Down but not out, I know I can count on Marie Force to deliver with Nick/Sam come Fatal Flaw in 2012, or with the Gansett Island crew. Not overly disappointed that out of the 17 of her books read only 2 disappointed, that's not bad at all.

This is definitely the best one of the trilogy. The first was good, I really liked the second, but loved this one. Excellent storyline with strong believable characters. Not your typically cookie cutter romance but a well written real story. Only downside is this is the final book of an excellent series. A must read.

Starting Over is sweet, funny, and passionate. Great story of recovery and redemption. Marie Force is one of only two authors whose books I want to read more than once. Cute kids are always a plus as far as I'm concerned.