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The Goodbye Girl: A Series About Friendship, Family, and Fitting In (Pemberton Manor Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Becky Doughty (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 88 ratings
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Welcome to Pemberton Manor: A place where misfits fit in, where normal is overrated, and where hope - and love - spring eternal.

Grace Winters is tall enough to look any man in the eye, and her feet are big enough to wear her brother's shoes. But as commanding a presence as she may be, she's experienced a few too many goodbyes in her life. She also harbors a secret, one that might just be keeping her from embracing her future, from finding her own adventure...the very things she really wants. When she steps into the antique Otis elevator at Pemberton Manor - and on the toes of one mysterious August Jones - she might just discover a brand new way of seeing things.

Pemberton Manor is as out of place in Southern California as its residents seem to be. But if home is where the heart is, then this English estate planted amidst orange groves and palm trees, deserts and beaches, and converted into ten charming apartments, is the perfect place to hang a hat. Fall in love with the quirky bunch of characters who call Pemberton Manor home, but be warned. Once you set foot inside these doors, you may never want to leave.

Pemberton Manor: The Goodbye Girl is a clean and wholesome short story in a series about family life, sweet romance, first love, and second chances. If you enjoyed Becky Doughty's Elderberry Croft Collection, you'll feel right at home with the folks at Pemberton Manor.

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Becky Doughty is the author of the award-winning Elderberry Croft series and the voice behind an ever-growing library of more than 100 audiobooks. Her novels are imbued with romance, friendship, humor, and lots of family drama. And usually a dog or two. "I write fiction, mainly because nonfiction is hard! Yes, I've tried. Let's just say I like to color outside the lines when it comes to sticking to facts. But if you're looking for a book you don't have to shove under the couch cushion when visitors stop by, you've come to the right place!" Becky writes Sweet Contemporary Romance and Women's Fiction.

ELDERBERRY CROFT: Seasons of the Heart

ELDERBERRY DAYS: Season of Joy
The Elderberry Croft Sequel

THE SEVEN VIRTUES RANCH ROMANCE SERIES
~ Gotta Have Faith
~ Where There is Hope
~ Oh Sweet Charity
~ The Heart of Courage
~ The Soul of Justice
~ My Dear Prudence (Coming soon!)
~ Something About Abby (Coming soon!)

PEMBERTON MANOR 
A Collection of Short Stories

THE GUSTAFSON GIRLS
~ Juliette and the Monday ManDates
~ Renata and the Fall from Grace
~ Phoebe and the Rock of Ages 
~ Gia and the Blast from the Past

THE FALLOUT SERIES
~ All the Way to Heaven
~ A Light in the Dark
~ A Long Way Home

STANDALONES
~ Waters Fall
~ Life Letters

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MT0EPZA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BraveHearts Press (December 17, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2580 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 ‏ : ‎ 113 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 88 ratings

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Becky Doughty writes heartwarming, wholesome Women's Fiction and Inspirational Contemporary Romance. Her novels are rich with romance, friendship, humor, a bit of magic now and then, and lots of family drama. Usually a dog or two, as well.

She is also the voice behind a growing library of more than 200 audiobooks.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Joyce Mahon
5.0 out of 5 stars Kindness begets kindness
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
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If I ever wanted to leave my beautiful property in the quiet world of VA , I’d want to live in Pemberton Manor.
The first installment of this series introduces you to the main character in this series , Otis! Yes, the main character and you’ll have to read several installments to understand what I mean. Lol!
In the Goodbye Girl you will meet 5ish people, not all of these very charming characters actually live in Pemberton Manor but they are all connected.
I so hate giving reviews that give away too much of the story.
Believe me when I say, you will love the characters, even though it’s a short read, you will know and adore, all 5ish ;) , characters, maybe shed a happy tear here and there, smile a lot and will want more of Pemberton Manor.
Becky Doughty brings her lovely stories together beautifully. Her characters are fully developed and have life to them. In communicating with the author, Becky, I can see why her characters make you happy, warm and coming away from your reading experience feeling full of heart.
Sorry folks no spoilers but oh please read at least the Goodbye Girl , it’s a novella , as are all the stories in Pemberton Manor . I promise you’ll want more of ANY Becky Doughty books. I’ve read several now.
Happy reading and a blessed life to all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020
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I really, really appreciate reading Becky Doughty's novels. This series I believe will be one of my all time favorites. I love her voice and the way she creates such interesting and lovable characters. They are so believable you want them for your neighbor or even a best friend. I have to confess, I am reading this series out of order but it has not hampered my enjoyment in any way. Can't wait to find out what happens next. What a delightful, heartfelt but emotional read.
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H. Donesky
4.0 out of 5 stars Not your usual cast of characters. Interesting set up ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018
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Not your usual cast of characters. Interesting set up and people you could care about. Definitely makes you want to read more about these people.
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merrymacc
5.0 out of 5 stars Join a community you would love to be part of!
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
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In a world where so much is crazy , it is wonderful to escape into the Pemberton Manor where kindness abounds and others matter...This author bring her character 's to life in a way that makes you wish you could live there and be a part of it!!! I have read several books by Becky Doughty and she never fails to deliver every time!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Glimpse of Grace.
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2020
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I don't do much in the review dept. This is an exception. Very well written, and attention grabbing right from the start. Kind of a unique approach to a Christmas story, but definitely worth the read.
Great character development and fleshing out of the story without being too wordy and definitely not at all boring.
Highly recommend as a great read.
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DJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Pemberton Manor: The Goodbye Girl
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2017
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I love the weird, adorable and eclectic characters of Pemberton Manor. I love them so much that I wish I was a character in the series. I'm excited to see what will happen next in their lives. There is so much I want to say, but everything is trapped in my head. This book is like a movie that I can visualize, but not put into words. I wish I knew how to write a movie script because this story would be my first project.
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Lynn Crofts
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017
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Looking forward to more of this series and this author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars To live at Pemberton.....
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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What a lovely introduction to a few people at Pemberton Manor. Itsy is an adorable little girl that I wish I knew in reality. Such character and so quick witted. They all get stuck in the crabby crank named Ollie......but the crank gets stuck on purpose. Like it's fate for these people to meet. I am curious for more and can't wait to read the next episodes.
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Sylvia
5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this short story.
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2018
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What do you do when you are trapped in an old elevator with strangers on Christmas Eve. This is a delightful story of getting to know strangers in a very close environment. Itsy, a 4 year old girl is a treat. So open and loving with her comments.. I recommend this short story for a lovely Christmas read.
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