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Circle in the Sand Kindle Edition

by Lia Fairchild (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 420
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"Circle in the sand practically screams quality from the first page...It is sensational...If you're looking for beauty, then this is it." ~Mia's Point of View

From Bestselling Author, Lia Fairchild

Four Friends. Four Different Paths. One Unwavering Friendship.

Two decades of love, laughter, promises, and secrets hold together four friends pursuing different paths in life.

Jax always lived on the edge, skating through life with no apparent ambition, yet remained the energy and emotional cement of the group. She longs to be accepted.

Sage, career-driven, has always followed a carefully laid out plan for her future. But one look at the sexy ex-con staying on her friend's sofa has her questioning everything.

Emily, the college drop-out, has three children that are her whole life. She's slowly lost herself, subconsciously seeking dangerous ways to cope.

Ned yearns to stand up and be counted. But his new feelings for one of the girls has him pulled in different directions.

These four friends will test the ties that have held them together for so long, and in the process unveil truths about themselves they never knew existed.
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"Circle in the Sand is a rare literary find; a story that will undoubtedly appeal to everyone. Fairchild weaves individual storylines while expertly showcasing the connection between them all, and the human condition that plagues each and every one of us, no matter our differences or where in life we've ended up." ~USA Today Bestselling Author Madeline Sheehan
"I'm more than glad to give this book five stars all the way around for the lyrical writing, the beautiful characters, and all the joy that came from simply living alongside these people for a time. I could taste the salt on my lips from the beach of their youth. I could feel the pain of their losses and the joy of their gains. Every moment was another gift in this gem of a novel." ~Shandra, ~This Redhead LOVES Books Blog
"I really lovedhow the author portrayed the complicated progress from simple childhoodfriendships to friends with separate lives andrelationships but still a close connection and love for each other."- Raising a Bookworm blog
"Circle in the sand practically screams quality from the first page...It is sensational...If you're looking for beauty, then this is it." ~Mia's Point of View

From the Author

Other Books by Lia Fairchild~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Bridges Brothers series - New contemporary romance seriesIn Search of Lucy - Amazon Bestselling women's fiction novel
Compulsive (Book 1) and Liar (Book 2)  - Emotional, forbidden, slow-burn romance
High Maintenance - Sexy, funny romance novella
Emma vs. the Tech Guy - Romantic comedy with a twist
Vigil-Annie - Thriller with kick-ass female lead
Special Delivery - Sweet romance (short story) FREE
Home for Christmas - Sweet romance (short story)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HPBRFG4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 7, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 7, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 570 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 317 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 420

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Lia Fairchild

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Bestselling author Lia Fairchild writes romance and women's fiction. Fans of her books praise her endearing, real characters who become their own heroes.

Fairchild is addicted to the warmth of Southern California and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and a multiple-subject teaching credential. She is a wife and mother of two.

Look for updates on her and her books at http://www.liafairchild.com or follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/liafairchild/ or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/lia.fairchild.author?fref=ts

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4.0 out of 5 stars Circle in the Sand by Lia Fairchild
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2015
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Circle in the Sand is at its basic a contemporary women's fiction told through four points of view. Jax, Sage, Emily, and Ned have had a lasting friendship from childhood through to adulthood each leading very different lives, but always connected. Each character is introduced individually in present time and we are given flashbacks of defining moments in each of their lives. Each character is well defined and their journeys are realistic and their situations are believable and vastly different.

Ms. Fairchild did an excellent job weaving each of these character's stories seamlessly together. Her transitions are smooth, easy to read, and entertaining. There are a few twists in each of their lives that keeps the story moving forward. Sage's grandmother Rose's birthday was one of my favorite highlights and made reading this story worth the time to read the whole book. It left a smile on my face.

My favorite character though was Jax, perhaps because I would love to be more like her. However, the one I identified the most with was Emily, even though her journey was very different from mine. It was nice to get a male view from Ned, Emily's twin brother, of these three female friends. Even though he is floundering a bit with his own life he was always there for these women, mostly feeling like a fourth wheel. Sage was the hardest for me like, her journey was probably the most unique and life changing.

I don't read a lot of women's fiction, I prefer fantasy and mythic stories where I try to escape everyday life and lose myself in different worlds. However, I did enjoy Circle in the Sand and I am glad I read it. This would be a great beach read and not because there is sand in the title.

FYI: Adult language, several F bombs are dropped. Some adult situations, not overly graphic. **Originally written for "BigAl's Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** August 16, 2015

Format/Typo Issues: I came across a small number of proofing errors, which mostly consisted of missing words, wrong words, or extra words.
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ellen
5.0 out of 5 stars Circles in the Sand- friendship and love
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2014
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Jax, Sage, Emily and Ned. Three Women, One Man. A friendship spanning almost a lifetime. Growing up, growing apart a little and then coming back together when life requires deep friendship. A group who endures some realistic problems in life and a couple issues that were a little contrived. Friendship endures---and every person has their important role in the friendship.

I really enjoyed this book and related to each of the characters, at least in some way. It is the book you want to take your time to enjoy, like that cup of coffee with a sweet friend. You never want it to end. The author did a fabulous job of introducing the characters and not overwhelming the reader with too much information too fast, however, she does a wonderful job of making the reader really understand the characters' personalities.

The grandmother, Rose, was such a wonderful addition to the storyline. Her story made me cry and stuck with me the rest of the day.

Great book!! I wish I had been drawing circles in the sand as I read this!!
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hkai
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed but didn’t love this
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018
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There were many good aspects to this-long lasting friendships, complex characters who mostly rang true. The highlight for me was the whole story about Rose and her interactions with the younger characters. However, there seemed to be something lacking as explanation of the dramatic change in Rose’s character at the end of her life.
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Tammy L
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2016
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I really liked this book about friendships and sharing life together! The characters in this book were fun and likeable. Each chapter is written from a different character. That took a little getting use to because I had to keep in mind from whose perspective a chapter was being written. But it wasn't bad. I began to like that I was reading about one viewpoint at a time. The only thing I was disappointed in was Emily's character. Her story seemed to end too abruptly, with no fleshing out of her story. Then in the Epilogue we read how her story concluded. It would have been nice if another chapter or two had covered her story and how she was dealing with the things in her life. She had things happen in her life that she would have shared with her husband and friends but never did. That left her story unfinished. Overall, though, this was a fun read and it was interesting to see how the characters lives changed over the years...from what they once believed as young people to what they had learned about life to believe as adults.
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Bibi Paterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Circle in the Sand - Brilliant read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2014
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I loved the premise of the story; four points of view, four friends each at a crossroads in their lives and the potential for their friendship to move in very different directions.

The story flows very well with each character bringing their own spin on events, both past and present, ensuring that the tale moves at a good pace. By the end of the book I felt like I was part of the circle and my only disappointment was that I wanted to know more about each character and I wanted them to be my friends too. I particularly loved that each character was so different; I felt like I knew a version of Jax, Emily, Sage and even Ned in my own life and I could identify with each and every one.

I loved this book and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an enjoyable, easy read. *****

I received a copy of this e-book from the author in return for an honest review.
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tom elder
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2014
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Lia Fairchild. Great story
Circle in the sand.
This is a story of 4 kids who grow up to be best pals. It is a great story of the kids growing up and what they are doing now. The kids are 3 females and 1 guy, who all have different lives now. This story brings you all the way from childhood to the present day. It goes along at a great pace and will keep your interest until the very end. I think you will enjoy this book and be wanting more. I have read all of Lia Fairchilds books and this 1 is a great addition to her collection.
5 stars. 24th January 2014.
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louise stone
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2014
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I really enjoyed this book because it was written so well and I got totally involved in it. I loved the fact that the friends would always help/support each other through the hard and happy times.
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