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Sand Castles
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"Well-drawn, sympathetic characters, exceptional writing, and an intriguing premise that puts a new spin on a classic plot combine to produce a riveting story of selfishness, betrayal, and love that readers will find hard to put down."
Library Journal
"Antoinette Stockenberg is a consummate storyteller, and SAND CASTLES is
another example of how well she has mastered her craft. The author is
in top-notch form ... a sure-fire winner and highly recommended reading!
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Anne Cleary, on-line
Reviewer
NewAndUsedBooks.com
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"This book was wonderful! In fact, I was so caught up in the story that
I forgot to analyze anything. Twists, good dialog, and a question to
answer at the end--kudos to Ms. Stockenberg! This was an excellent
read."
Heather Heath, Reviewer
Old Book Barn Gazette
"Antoinette Stockenberg shows her ability to provide a powerful suspense
thriller with the exciting SAND CASTLES. The characters are a superb
group .... Fans of taut thrillers with a pinch of romance will want to
read [this] strong intrigue.
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Harriet Klausner
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"Moral dilemmas abound in this intriguing and compelling
tale."
Maria Hatton, Reviewer
Booklist
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"Antoinette Stockenberg continues to display an immense talent for
creating powerful and gripping dramas that give readers the full range
of human emotions."
Jill M. Smith
Romantic Times
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"I laughed, cried, cheered, clutched my seat, and wanted to step on a few
people. You will not regret this book."
Amanda Killgore
Romance At Its Best
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Read an interview with Antoinette:
Those of you who have read my newsletters and followed the (sometimes comical, often painful) account of the renovation of my house will not be surprised to learn that I've used the experience as a jumping-off point for my new novel, SAND CASTLES (May, 2002). Heck, anyone who's had a contractor take over her house--whether to reface the kitchen cabinets or to put in a new powder room--knows what it's like suddenly to be living on intimate terms with total strangers who're slugging their fourth cups of coffee before you've even thought about brushing your teeth.
Wendy Hodene knows exactly what living in a pile of dust and rubble is like. Her situation is made even more stressed by a marriage that isn't what it seems; a large, meddling family; a contractor with an agenda that has nothing to do with housebuilding; a young son who fails to see the charm of living in some old house when they can afford a big new one; and a few million dollars that frugal, independent Wendy would just as soon not have won in that cursed lottery.
This is a book about love and loyalty and money, and who has too much and who has too little of it. It falls squarely in the vein of SAFE HARBOR and KEEPSAKE, and I think you're going to enjoy it very, very much.