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by Susan Wiggs (Author) "...officially ruled an accident, but the sleepy coastal town of Paradise still holds one woman responsible for the tragedy that look prominent politician Victor Winslow-his..." (more)
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One February night, the car of politician Victor Winslow and his wife, Sandra, skids off an icy bridge. Afterwards, Victor is missing and presumed dead, and his wife is widely suspected of his murder despite the official conclusion that the crash was an accident. Finding that her hometown ironically named Paradise is a haven no longer, a dazed and shocked Sandra decides to renovate and sell her old beach house in order to finance a move. Mike Malloy, the contractor she hires, is an expert on historic restoration and a single dad struggling to rebuild his life after a punishing divorce. Sandra and Mike move warily toward love and healing as the house is painstakingly restored. In the process, Mike pushes Sandra toward clues that might explain Victor's fate and clear her name forever. Wiggs's characterizations are strong, particularly the portrait she paints of Mike, who is at once a fantasy romantic hero and a convincing modern man; even minor characters such as Sandra's warring parents and Mike's confused kids jump off the page with a winning blend of realism and warmth. A richly textured story that successfully moves beyond the conventions of the romance genre, this book will polish Wiggs's already glowing reputation. Agent, Meg Ruley.

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Sandra Winslow is a woman the people in Paradise, RI, love to hate. Her husband, Victor Winslow, their golden boy state senator, is dead, and they all blame her: she was driving the car the night it went off the bridge into the water, and then there was that bullet lodged in the dashboard. Now Sandra lives as a recluse in a run-down Victorian house on a desolate shore. Mike Malloy is a man who's lost everything his wife, his house, his renovation business, and most importantly, custody of his children. Despite Sandra's notoriety, he convinces her to let him restore her house to its former glory. The more contact he has with Sandra, the more Mike is convinced that she's innocent. As he tries to prove that, he discovers an awful truth that threatens to shake up the whole town. Once again, Wiggs proves she's a master of both historical and contemporary romance, unfolding the story in slow, delicious layers. Readers who like Jayne Ann Krentz and Nora Roberts will also enjoy this. Wiggs, winner of both the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award and the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, lives in Washington State. Shelley Mosley, Glendale, P.L., AZ
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars and a 1/2, Feb 26 2004
By B. Schaefer (Omaha, NE United States) - See all my reviews
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This was my first Susan Wiggs book, and probably not the last, if her other books are written as well as this one.

The attention to detail and descriptions are so rich that I found myself IN the book. I LOVE when that happens.

I figured out what happened to Victor right off, and the reason for his "departure," which made the book a little less interesting, but through NO fault of the writer's.

My attention span these days is limited, so this book was quite lengthy for me. I skimmed over entire chapters that didn't seem to matter, and with about 200 pages left, I skimmed the last part of the book.

It seemed to me that the ending was a bit rushed. BOOM BOOM BOOM. Oh well, it's still worth reading.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Could Not Put This One Down, Sep 8 2003
By Donna Reynolds (Syracuse, NY United States) - See all my reviews
I grew up in southern Rhode Island and am now transplanted to Central New York. I miss the ocean but this book brought me the sounds and the smells of the sea. From Sandra's house on the dunes to Mikes boat in Point Judith, I could envision each scenario clearly as I read the book.

I am also an alumnus of the University of Rhode Island and always get a kick out of it when a work of fiction actually mentions my alma mater! There was a time when a lot of people didn't know Rhode Island existed!

This was actually the first Susan Wiggs book that I have read and I am going to seek out other titles. A good read and one that I recommend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ohmigosh!, Jul 27 2003
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On a recent business trip I picked up a copy of "Passing Through Paradise" which I couldn't put down. This past weekend I read "Halfway to Heaven" and "The Drifter" and this afternoon I started "The Lightkeeper" - bravo! I just can't get enough, what a gift Susan Wiggs has for transforming me to the place and time where the story is taking place!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great story with great characters
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Ms. Wiggs has written a story with realistic characters and powerful emotions. The love between Sandra and Mike is natural and convincing. Read more

Published on Dec 8 2002 by Rose Chastain

5.0 out of 5 stars she's just so good ...
The first book by Susan Wiggs that I read was 'The You I Never Knew'. It was so well written that I picked up a couple of her historical romances. Read more
Published on Nov 5 2002 by S. Gould

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a house restoration........
I gave this five stars because it seemed to have every element you could want in a good contemporary story. Read more
Published on Oct 2 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars ...Book Reviewer
One frigid February night, Sandra Winslow and her husband State Senator Victor Winslow went for an evening's drive. Read more
Published on April 21 2002 by Suzie Housley

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
Susan Wiggs almost never fails to deliver a good read. This book is another one.

I quite enjoyed the story of the Black Widow of Blue Moon Bay. Read more

Published on April 11 2002 by Laurie E. Baker

5.0 out of 5 stars Wrongly Accused and Rightly Beloved
Susan Wiggs has exceeded her own high standards in this moving book that goes beyond romance and into the stuff of life. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2002 by Vicki Hinze

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully told story
I like all of Susan Wiggs' work, but I do believe this was her best so far. The two main characters are extremely sympathetic without being overly idealized. Read more
Published on Mar 3 2002 by Rosina Lippi

5.0 out of 5 stars funny, sad, true-to-life, uplifting
This is a book about people you care about and the drama that sweeps through their lives. There are many true-to-life moments in this, such as when Mike takes his daughter to a... Read more
Published on Feb 6 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Only OK
I usually like Susan Wiggs but this book was missing something. The whole book felt rushed, from Sandra and Mike getting together to Sandra meeting Mike's kids to the surprise... Read more
Published on Feb 5 2002 by nittanyromancereader

5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Just Romance
Well-known for her historical romances, author Susan Wiggs once again delves into the contemporary venue in this moving read complete with healing hearts and and simmering... Read more
Published on Jan 30 2002 by Sheri Melnick

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