#poplar falls

[puresolacex]

What a way to end the Poplar Falls series! After all the triumphs Sonia has been through with Ricky throughout the other five books, I’m so 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗗 that Sonia 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 found the happy ever after she truly deserved.

There were a few storms thundering her way but Foster was there with an umbrella and heart full of warmth… and 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚.

Similar to Elle’s story, I wasn’t really too interested in Sonia or her story. I read the book more-so to finish off the series. However, I actually enjoyed reading her story. If there was anyone who deserves a happily ever after, it’s Sonia.

Throughout the entire series, it’s been expressed how much she has given herself to a man who doesn’t appreciate her nor returns her love. Ricky is a taker who’s sucked Sonia dry until there was nothing left and she sworn off love.

Foster couldn’t be anymore perfect. Off the bat, they’re opposites yet one and the same. She’s outgoing and he’s more reserved. They both are withering a divorce, discovering life as newly singles while also subconsciously wanting to equally love and be loved in return. Their chemistry has been present from day one, regardless of their spouses at the time.

Their story seemed too short and a bit rushed. There were certain occurrences that I wished were more detailed and expressed, rather than grazed over and subtly mentioned. Still, the book was overall enjoyable and filled me with such bittersweet emotions now that Poplar Falls has come to an end.

[trippingthemoonlightfantastic]

Grovey Gold

Watercolor On Black Paper

2024, 8"x 10"

Aspen Leaves

[soulmaking]

Vincent van Gogh, Avenue of Poplars in Autumn (1884)

[fictionadventurer]

Potential May Reading:

Once a Queen by Sarah Arthur

Pioneer Girl: The Path into Fiction

"The Moorland Cottage" by Elizabeth Gaskell

One of the Glen St. Mary books in the Anne of Green Gables series

Something by G.K. Chesterton

Something about Lincoln and/or the Civil War

Something about art

[aisling-saoirse]

Tulip poplar sapling in the field, NJ - October 13th 2024

[mishacrews]

Books to Fall For 🍂

Happy Halloween, my friends! Since we are almost halfway through autumn, I thought I'd share a list of books that reflect the special qualities of this remarkable season. I hope you find something on this list that you love! 🍂🎃📚

Happy Halloween, my friends! I suddenly realized today that it’s the last day of October, so we are more than halfway through fall!I had compiled the following list after doing a poll of my newsletter list, and thought you might like to take a gander. I hope you’re enjoying All Hallow’s Eve! Persuasion by Jane Austen Readers say: Much of this classic novel takes place during autumn. The mood of…

[denbo66]

'Avenue of Poplars in Autumn' (1884)

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

[makeshiftstory]

So found a new fast craft project that I love to bits right now, painted bottle caps! Been making them as accessories for my dolls' autumn outfits, but I'm certainly making one for myself to wear as well.

[careful-disorder]

Vincent van Gogh, Lane of poplars at sunset - Kröller-Müller Museum

[haikuckuck]

[sognareleggiesogna]

RECENSIONE: Rustic Hearts di Amber Kelly

Cari Sognatori, Lily ha letto il primo volume della serie Poplar falls scritto da Amber Kelly e pubblicato dalla Royal Books Edizioni !!! SERIE: Poplar falls series vol 1 GENERE: Contemporary romance DATA DI PUBBLICAZIONE: 11 settembre 2023 EBOOK / CARTACEO Affiliati Amazon L’ultimo posto in cui Sophia Lancaster voleva tornare era Poplar Falls. È il luogo che racchiude tutti i ricordi dolorosi e…

[puresolacex]

“𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐭 𝐮𝐬.”

I’m an absolute sucker for the he falls first, womanizer’s falling head over heels for a woman trope. Walker Reid is d 100% the “I can fix him” and make him change his ways book boyfriend…more so after seeing how Elle managed to wrap the playboy rancher around her pretty little finger.

I have to admit, I was a little apprehensive about reading this book. I had high hopes that the plot line would be amazing (it’s Amber Kelly duh!!!) but what made me weary was for the age-gap trope and the female main character, Elle Young.

With her appearances in the first two novels, I didn’t really care for her character. It wasn’t that I didn’t like her, her persona was just a little off-putting (again, not in a bad way). I simply response with older, mature characters; whereas, Elle is apart of the younger generation — early twenties (at least young to me). She’s cute— still innocent in the majority of areas of life when it comes to love and intimacy. There are moments where her immaturity comes to play so I’m just like eh, but after a reminder, I’m sure I was the same way when I was freshly twenty-one with my first love.

It was beautiful to see Elle grow into the adult woman she is. Any chance she gets, she’s constantly spewing to her brother Braxton and love interest Walker that she’s a grown woman. In the beginning, it was annoying. However, she blossomed and it was a delight to actually see her not be afraid to speak her mind, branch away from her sibling to be independent, and discover what it is she wants out of her life.

Amber Kelly always does tremendous at appealing realism to character development and experiences. Elle endured similar struggles any young adult would: fostering independence, discovering love and intimacy for the first time, seeking oneself and purpose in the world, and direction into furthering education and careers.

She’s a relatable character for young adults and her responses are realistic rather than fantasy mindsets. They’re practical and believable.

Walker Reid is the cliche womanizing rancher. He’s absolutely stunning, easy on the eyes, a massive flirt, and good with his hands (in more ways than one). He works hard on the ranch and even harder to care for his mom. He has everything a bachelor his age could want… so he thinks.

It’s not until Ellen where he finds himself looking at what’s beneath a woman’s surface besides a good lay. With Elle, he is wants more than a drunk fling after the bar. He wants to be better, regardless of the fact he feels unworthy of her. Still, he’s willing to make the changes throughout their developing relationship, even if it’ll cost him a rib or two.

[trippingthemoonlightfantastic]

The Most Poplar Tree In The Forest

Watercolor on Black Paper

2023, 22"x 30"

Aspen Trees

[faebriel]

listening to oc playlists just to have shrimp emotions again. Sorry

[lacymoonchild]

[aisling-saoirse]

Tulip Poplars in the Wissahickon - December 9th 2022