Valentine’s Day is almost upon us! Anyone single or maybe in a relationship that is leaving you unhappy? Well gather around because do I have a book for you or what? It’s called Never Too Late by B. Lynn Goodwin. I am so honored to read this book as well as launch the tour for this book over at WOW! Women on Writing. First of all, before you read my review, make sure you go to the blog page where I chat with Lynn about her book.
Now, here’s a bit about the book:
Book Summary
How does a 62-year-old woman who’s never been married find happiness with a two-time widower seeking his third wife on . . .Craigslist!?
Does she throw caution to the wind and relinquish her freedom, or should she take a crash course in compromises?
Author B. Lynn Goodwin tells all and more in Never Too Late. How she was attracted to Richard’s clear expectations, his honesty, and his incredible openness. She’d never met anyone like him. Would she recognize love if it knocked on her heart? And could an educated woman be happy moving into a blue-collar world?
Whether you’ve been single forever, are trapped in an unhappy marriage, or you’re simply curious, you’ll find secrets to a happy marriage in Never Too Late.
Paperback: 222 Pages
Genre: Memoir
Publisher: Koehler Books (December 20, 2017)
ISBN-10: 1633936082
ISBN-13: 978-1633936089
What I thought
This was a good book for me to read right now. I’m single and just reading this gave me peace about my own journey in the romantic department. First of all, it’s excellent writing. And it’s told in a way that reads like a story. And this is incredible for me because if I was being honest, I almost never read non-fiction. This captured me though. I couldn’t wait to see how Lynn and Richard worked out their relationship and how they would learn to compromise and blend each other’s lives. It was raw honesty and it was so inspiring to me.
Second, it’s also a really fast read. It’s just filled with knowledge and awareness of what will make a relationship work and what it means to make a life together – no matter what your age. So the question remains…is it ever too late for love? I think this book proves the answer is no! It’s never too late.
Pick up your copy of Never Too Late by B. Lynn Goodwin. Make sure you purchase it for a friend on Valentine’s Day or purchase it for yourself. It’s a must read for this year. It really is.
Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62 is available for print and eBook at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and IndieBound.
Praise
“A vivid, engaging, and heart-warming tribute to that rare and wonderful thing: a late-in-life
love.” – Susan Wittig Albert, Ph.D, author of Loving Eleanor and The General’s Women
“A book filled with grace and charm.” – Aline Soules, author of Meditation on Woman and Evening Sun
“Very different from any love story you have ever read.” – Richard J. Smith, Ph.D., author of Life After Eighty, Once Upon A Christmas, and Musings of an Old Man
“For those who think life has passed them by, take heart, and read B. Lynn Goodwin’s book, Never Too Late, an unflinchingly honest, personal tale of love found after 60.” – Kate Farrell, Author and co-editor of award-winning anthologies: Times They Were A-Changing: Women Remember the ’60s & ’70s and Cry of the Nightbird: Writers Against Domestic Violence
About the Author
B. Lynn Goodwin is the owner of Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com. She’s written You Want Me to Do WHAT? Journaling for Caregivers (Tate Publishing) and Talent (Eternal Press). Talent was short-listed for a Literary Lightbox Award and won a bronze medal in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards and was a finalist for a Sarton Women’s Book Award.
Her manuscript, Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62 was published by Koehler Press on December 20, 2017. Goodwin’s work has appeared in Voices of Caregivers, Hip Mama, Dramatics Magazine, Inspire Me Today, The Sun, Good Housekeeping.com, Purple Clover.com and elsewhere. She is a reviewer and teacher at Story Circle Network, and she is a manuscript coach at Writer Advice. She always has time to write guest blog posts and answer questions. She loves working one on one, trouble-shooting, and helping writers find what works.
She can be found online at:
Website: http://www.writeradvice.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lgood67334
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blynn.goodwin
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Lgood67334/
Be sure to stop by other stops on the blog tour! There are guest posts and book reviews, so stop by each one and make sure you purchase your own copy of the book.
—– Blog Tour Dates:
January 29th (Today) @ The Muffin
Interview and giveaway
January 30th @ Mari’s #WriteON! Journaling Blog
B. Lynn Goodwin will be a guest blogger over at Mari’s #WriteOn Journaling Blog talking about, “The Power of Honesty.”
January 30th @ Polkadots and Plaid
Sara over at the blog Polkadots and Plaid will be sharing her insights and feedback about B. Lynn Goodwin’s book.
February 1st @ Miss Harley Rose Blog
Stephanie Cummings over at her blog Miss Harley Rose will be reviewing B. Lynn Goodwin’s book Never Too Late.
February 2nd @ Bring on Lemons
Crystal J. Casavant-Otto will be sharing her thoughts about B. Lynn Goodwin’s book Never Too Late.
February 3rd @ World of My Imagination
Nicole Pyles will be reviewing and sharing her insights about Never Too Late over at her blog.
February 4th @ blog Margo L. Dill
B. Lynn Goodwin will be a guest blogger at Margo L. Dill’s blog on the subject of nevergiving up! Make sure you read “You Don’t Lose Until You Quit Trying.”
February 5th @ Bookworm
B. Lynn Goodwin will be a guest blogger over at the Bookworm blog talking about “The Importance of Telling Your Story.”
February 6th @ Happily Ever Adventures
Lena over at Happily Ever Adventures will be sharing her thoughts about B. Lynn Goodwin’s book Never Too Late in her monthly book round up.
February 7th @ Making LOL
If you have love on your mind this February, make sure you catch B. Lynn Goodwin’s guest post over at blogger Making LOL called, “Finding Love.”
February 8th @ Mommy Daze: Say What???
B. Lynn Goodwin will be talking about, “How to Start a Story You are Afraid to Tell” over at Mommy Daze: Say What??? to inspire us all to write our own story.
February 9th @ Words from the Heart
Make sure you check out B. Lynn Goodwin’s guest post about, “Compromise and Acceptance.” An important lesson for us all!
February 10th @ Bookworm Blog
Anjanette over her blog Bookworm will be reviewing B. Lynn Goodwin’s book Never TooLate as well as interviewing the author.
February 12th @ Madeline Sharples Blog
B. Lynn Goodwin will be visiting Madeline Sharples blog and discussing one of my favorite activities in her post, “Need a Venting Partner? Try a Journal.”
February 14th @ Beverly A. Baird’s Blog
Blogger Beverly A. Baird will be reading and reviewing B. Lynn Goodwin’s book NeverToo Late and sharing her thoughts with us.
February 14th @ Bookends Review
Come by and check out the review of Never Too Late at Bookends Review.
February 15th @ Mommy Daze: Say What???
Ashley Bass over at Mommy Daze: Say What??? will be sharing her thoughts about Never Too Late.
February 16th @ Words From the Heart
Rev. Linda Neas will be reading and reviewing Never Too Late and be sure to check out her insights on this amazing book.
February 17th @ Memoir Writer’s Journey
Make sure to come by the blog Memoir Writer’s Journey and read about Lynn’s insight in her post, “The Authentic Writer.” Also, blogger Kathleen Pooler will be reviewing Never Too Late as well.
February 19th @ Strength4Spouses
Visit the blog Strength4Spouses to catch Lynn’s post called, “Craigslist Dating.”
February 20th @ Bring on Lemons
Nancy Cramer, yoga lover and retired schoolteacher, will be sharing her thoughts about Never Too Late on the blog, Bring on Lemons.
February 22nd @ Food Diary of a City Girl
Make sure to catch Cecilia over at Food Diary of a City Girl and her thoughts about the book Never Too Late.
February 23rd @ Strength4Spouses
Make sure you come by the Strength4Spouses blog to catch their insights into Lynn’s book Never Too Late.
February 24th @ Becoming Zen Again
Shell LeBlanc will be telling us about what she thought about the book Never Too Late.
I received a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
Good review! Thanks for pointing it out.
Thanks!
Thanks, William. You've read this, right?
I love every review that tells me I write well. I believe it, but we writers are perfectionists. Thank you for your enthusiastic appreciation. I am SO GLAD you liked the book. :::uploading emoticons of flowers . . .if I could:::
P.S. Your review is also on Amazon, right?
Yup! 🙂
I love your review darling!I followed your blog,hope you can do the same 🙂
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This sounds like a great read!
I met Lynn and keep meaning to get the book. This is a great reminder. Thanks