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$25 Amazon/PP-WW (1)-Signed Book-USA(1)-The Long Goodbye-James Robinson, Jr-Ends 3/27 | Miki's Hope I was lucky enough to receive the first in this series as well as this one. Truthfully I think the sequence should have been reversed but since they were both very short-these are actually novellas- I was able to read both in one sitting! I was left wanting to know more--much more. You can be sure I will be getting the subsequent books in this series as soon as they are written.

This family sure has its share of troubles-which nobody speaks about. Until the wedding where things that happened in the past are brought to light and futures are in doubt. The Long Goodbye by James Robinson Jr

Johnson Family Chronicles, Book 2

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Johnson Family Chronicles, Book 1

Stranded in the Savannah, Georgia Airport after a family wedding, Dr. Samuel Johnson—a Gynecologist—his wife and his parents confront their family emotional baggage even as their Louis Vitton luggage makes its way to the families final destination. During his eight-hour layover in Savannah, Samuel discovers the painful secrets that mull his father’s past, suffers through the erratic behavior of his mother, and even his lovely even-keeled wife has acquired an inexplicably hard edge. He is also forced to confront the fact that he has grown weary of his all-consuming medical practice and longs for another life. As tensions rise, more and more secrets are revealed as the airport becomes the family’s battleground. Can Samuel find a way to make things right?

Amazon.co.uk     Amazon.com     Barnes and Noble James Robinson, Jr. is a sixty-year-old father of three, thirty-plus daughters and grandfather of four.

He was late getting into the writing game. He has written and published most of the books since 2012. His first book being, Fighting the Effects of Gravity, which was a long-term project that he started long before the digital revolution. Followed by, Death of a Shrinking Violet, which consists of 13 essays including the memorable entry, "Damn You Sam's Club!" His first foray into the world of fiction, a novella, The Book of Samuel.

He has been awarded two Five-Star Readers' Favorite Reviews and become an Indie Excellence and Readers' Favorite Award finalist.

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Sure sounds like there's a lot going on with the story's characters, especially with Samuel.

March 12, 2014 at 4:52 AM 
Yes there's definitely a feeling of so much more to come and I can't wait either xx

March 12, 2014 at 6:41 AM 
This sounds like such a sad book. I'm definitely interested though!

March 12, 2014 at 6:48 AM 
Our Grand March where our attendants walked in to I'm Too Sexy!

March 12, 2014 at 7:55 AM 
I don't have a funny wedding memory, but I do love going to weddings. Each time I go to one, I usuall cry for some reason. You would think after a couple of weddings the crying would be over.... but no. I do it each and every time.

March 12, 2014 at 8:08 AM 
The long goodbye sounds like a great read but I'm not too much into novellas. I love books that I can read for at least 2 days. I may still get it on my Kindle. Thanks for the giveaway.

March 12, 2014 at 8:14 AM 
I love books that come in series because they really allow for the story to develop. This one looks great!

March 12, 2014 at 8:40 AM 
Sounds like there is a lot going on with the people in the story. I like novellas because I like shorter stories. This one definitely sounds like a good one.

March 12, 2014 at 8:56 AM jrobinsonauthor said...

Thanks for the great review and the comments. The book is actually hilarious in spots, Heather. Book III is on the way!!

JIm Robinson

March 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM March 12, 2014 at 10:27 AM Marika from Mystery Sequels said...

Ohhh putting the books on my wishlist - drat, my TBR is just getting bigger and bigger, lol
 Vinma said...

Interesting subject! Sounds like a great read too! Nice review :)

March 12, 2014 at 12:43 PM 
I was at a wedding where the cake maker died.

March 12, 2014 at 2:33 PM 
Well at my wedding my maid of honor tripped on a step. There was also a sign right there that said watch step lol

March 12, 2014 at 3:59 PM Lawna Noe said...

I love that they are short, so it doesn't take that long to read. They sound like great books!

March 12, 2014 at 5:15 PM 
This book sounds a little bit like a soap opera. I hope that the families stay together! :)

March 12, 2014 at 5:35 PM Sherry Butcher said...

at a wedding I was at with my mother the ring bearer was not up to it and ran to his monther, the flower girl took over.

March 12, 2014 at 6:32 PM 
My veil flew all over my face during some bad wind during our photography session and we have some pretty funny looking pictures to remember it

March 12, 2014 at 8:30 PM Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey said...

I am already hooked. Very intriguing review :)

March 12, 2014 at 8:34 PM Kristen Campbell said...

Somehow I think I've read "The Long Goodbye" before…but I can't remember it specifically...

March 12, 2014 at 9:24 PM 
Wedding are usually good story makers! While I tend to prefer a longer story, if the novellas are wound together to make a bigger story, I'm all for giving them a shot!

March 12, 2014 at 10:21 PM Katherine Bartlett said...

What a sad book! It looks like it could be good though

March 13, 2014 at 1:07 AM 
I read what you'd written before I saw the author's name. Really thought it was a woman who wrote it. Very shocked. Definitely left me wanting to know more!

March 13, 2014 at 1:27 AM Jeanne Agee said...

I don't know if it is that funny but I will always remember having to go back to my parents house to get something I forgot to pack for our honeymoon. Kind of uncomfortable seeing them after our wedding night!!!

March 22, 2014 at 11:06 AM 
none to share

March 22, 2014 at 11:41 PM 
I appeared unexpectedly at my cousin's wedding to give him my blessings. My cousin did not have any idea I was flying half way around the world to attend his wedding. He said my presence was a big enough present for him.

March 25, 2014 at 10:32 AM Jody Doncaster said...

My wedding- the maid of honor was 8 months pregnant. Burgundy satin dress. Rain cam off the roof as we scooted into the hall and big drips shows super-dark on her belly in all the pics! Hilarious!

March 25, 2014 at 12:22 PM