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Making Changes: Four women, four new captivating short stories Kindle Edition

by Mary Grand (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 325 ratings
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Life can take unexpected turns, and in Mary Grand's Making Changes, four women are set to make changes that will alter their lives forever. In Give and Take, Lisa, a hairdresser on the brink of her wedding day, must confront her tumultuous relationship with her fiancé and find the courage to make a life-altering decision. In The Key, Ruth, newly married, moves to Worthing and must make sense of the strange events that begin to unravel her life. Emma, a minister's wife, moves to the run down seaside resort of Ruxton with her family in The Right Shoes, where she must heal and make a fresh start after a devastating family tragedy. Lastly, in Holly's Perfect Christmas?, Holly plans her dream Christmas at an idyllic cottage in Snowdonia, only to have it complicated by spiteful anonymous texts and her partner's difficult teenage daughter. If you enjoyed Mary Grand's Catching the Light, you're sure to love Making Changes.
Extra: Making Changes also includes an extract from Hidden Chapters, Mary Grand's full-length novel of family secrets set in South Wales' beautiful Gower.
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Editorial Reviews

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'Mary's first book of short stories was the best I have ever read..all so very different and complete in themselves..a rarity! I've been waiting eagerly for her second and so glad it is out in time to be on my list of Stocking filler gifts for Christmas!'Poochesnpuss at amazon.co.uk'As always Mary is taking a perceptive look at people and their problems and each story has a surprise at the end.'Spottydog at amazon.co.uk'Real people in real situations, made me felt I was actually in the stories. Look forward to her next publication.'Amazon Customer at amazon.co.uk

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N3LCOZT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (November 7, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 7, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2973 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 123 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 325 ratings

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Mary Grand

Mary Grand

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I was born in Cardiff and have retained a deep love for my Welsh roots. I worked as a nursery teacher in London, and then taught Deaf children in Croydon and Hastings . For nearly thirty years now I have been lucky enough to live on the beautiful Isle of Wight.

My writing career started with self-publishing three novels, Free to Be Tegan' , 'Hidden Chapters' and 'Behind the Smile' alongside two free anthologies of short stories 'Catching the Light' and 'Making Changes'.

In 2020 I was very excited to start working with the amazing Boldwood Books who published my first murder mystery, ‘The House Party.' This is set on the Isle of Wight, and as with all their books is available worldwide in print, eBook and audiobook.

This book was followed by two more island murder mysteries, 'The Island' and 'Good Neighbours.'

In March 2023 Boldwood Books published the first in my new series featuring amateur detective Susan Flynn and her partner Alice called 'Death at Castle Cove.' These are murder mysteries, classic whodunnits. They are set in the present day but are inspired by many years of reading Agatha Christie!

I love to hear from readers, and can be contacted at marygrand90@yahoo.co.uk

Or you can visit my website https://marygrand.net/ or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/authormarygrand/

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
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Sue Walls
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful collection of short stories
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
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I really enjoyed reading these short stories. Sometimes I only have time to read a short story and these stories fit the bill. I highly recommend these stories to anyone who enjoys reading a good book, but only has a short time to read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fast Fun Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
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It was a nice fast fun read. Waiting in lines or when you just have a few minutes to kill. I enjoyed it.
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Lillian Ammann (Lillie)
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay to pass a little time
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019
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It's hard to have a great story in a short story simply because there isn't enough time for much character development or growth. These were okay to pass some time.
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MIMI ZWERLING
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it. I am a fan!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017
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Wow! As I often do, I read a few of the other customers' reviews. Sometimes I wonder if we read the same book. Each of the four stories (plus some of the author's next work) was different. Each woman was going through a personal "crisis" of some kind, but by the end of the story the "answer" appeared. I was momentarily puzzled by the appearance of a second Lizzy. I thought perhaps it was a continuation of the first Lizzy, but it was my error.

I enjoyed each short story and applaud Miss Grand. The only real mistake I found was in the extra bit; "Hidden Chapters." the word REVEREND was used when it should have been REVERENT. Nevertheless, I am one of the author's newest fans.
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ram1941
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
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Pretty good read...I can relate to each of these women. Would recommend it to others.
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Piers Rowlandson
5.0 out of 5 stars A sensitive and evocative portrayal of the conflicts and deceptions that face women in our society.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017
Making Changes follows the fortunes of four completely different women through four completely different short stories. The thing that links this quartet is the way the author conveys the hidden tensions between the characters. These are stories about deception and self-deception. Nothing is quite what it seems.

In Give and Take it is the hairdresser who develops insight into the problems within her own relationship through close observation of the crisis developing in the marriage of two of her oldest clients.

In The Key, Ruth is betrayed by her second husband and it is her daughter who sees beneath the surface to uncover the treachery of her step-father.

In The Right Shoes, Emma regains her self-confidence and is able to accept her role as a clergyman’s wife in a poor parish, through the sympathy and understanding of the mother of her daughter’s new friend.

In Holly’s Perfect Christmas? Holly’s relationship with her partner Gethin is strengthened by bravely facing up to and gaining insight into his relationship with his first wife.

Accurate observation and acute insight save our four heroines, and in each case a happy outcome ensues; they are able to effect change.

These are brilliantly observed characters whose complex emotions are portrayed with sensitivity and understanding.
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Dawn
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
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Loved it.
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Elizabeth
2.0 out of 5 stars Not very interesting.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017
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I found these short stories, not very interesting. They were predictable
and left nothing to the imagination.
Sorry but I was not at all impressed.
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Mrs Gill Edgar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2023
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Arrived on time. Excellent read.
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Gebhard Szimeth
5.0 out of 5 stars More lovely stories by Mary Grand
Reviewed in Germany on February 8, 2017
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Mary Grand has again succeeded in captivating her readers with a set of heartwarming stories revolving around interesting and authentic characters. A thoroughly good, enjoyable and relaxing read that leave you wanting more! Looking forward to her next publication!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Different
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2022
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Four different stories of different women where the stories actually develop quickly and have a real plot despite being short. Really like the style of writing where story moves forward quickly with little description. Have already downloaded her other short story book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2016
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Enjoyed them and found them interesting. Would read more like these short stories, as I liked the style they were written in!
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars but after reading Mary's other books I decided to give it a go and I am so pleased I did
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2016
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I wouldn't normally read short stories as many authors seem to find it hard to create characters that you warm to or identify with in such a few words, but after reading Mary's other books I decided to give it a go and I am so pleased I did. I was very quickly drawn into the stories and involved in what was happening. All the stories were lovely to read and very heart-warming. In particular I really enjoyed Give and Take and really wanted to know what was going to happen next to Lisa, it finished too soon for me I could easily have read more.

I think it should be compulsory for writers to include a cocker spaniel in every book just like Mary does !!!!
All in all a great read, you won't be disappointed.
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