Baby Steps is charming, intelligent and steamy!"
Wendy Boucher, author of Parvenue Throws a Party
Baby Steps
K.L. McLoughlin
Langdon Street Press (2008)
ISBN 9780979912092
"Baby Steps is a heartwarming story about a woman's ability to overcome a severe loss and move on with her life. The characters are well developed and their interactions with each other range from thought provoking to humorously entertaining. This is an all around great book to read."
--ReaderViews
"A quick, light read, Baby Steps is the story of a woman starting her life over in the most sane and responsible way she can."
--Monday Magazine
"Life is never fair - and never let anyone tell you otherwise. Baby Steps is Lynda Blake's story of the troubles of being the single mother of a teenage son - an adventure in itself - and trying to take care of her own life. Baby Steps is highly recommended!"
--Midwest Book Review
" McLoughlin [demonstrates] remarkable restraint and compassion in her story... [She] throws in an ending with a shocking twist too. She certainly isn't pulling any punches with her first foray into book publishing. The characters are also well developed.... You have to admire McLoughlin's aplomb."
--Parksville Qualicum Beach News
"Mc Loughlin has packed a lot of juicy goodness into a fun, quick read!"
--Victoria - Romance Writer's of America
"Baby Steps is the perfect beach book!"
--Sasha Cooper
"I did enjoy reading a novel by a spiritual, political woman unafraid to state her beliefs."
--Catherine Duthie
"Baby Steps gives voice to a large segment of the population she says is often left out: the religious pro-choice."
--Saanich News
Other thoughtful but perhaps biased reviews!
My Grandma said, "It's not just sex, there's a great story there too!"
Buy.com said, "McLoughlin's unique and witty way of spinning a web of romance, sprinkling in humor and action will have you reading late at night, unable to put this one down."
My babysitter said, "I couldn't put it down. I was up reading late last night and then I had to pick it up again first thing this morning to finish it. It was awesome!"
Bob Lamb, a friend of my husband's said, "I loved the humor in it! The part with the donkey cracked me up. The relationship between Lynda and her son was both engaging and very touching."
Shop.com gave Baby Steps 4 stars.
My mother-in-law said, "I had tears in my eyes at the end. I am so proud of you, what a huge accomplishment! Your style is unique, refreshing and profound. Your intelligence, wit and humor shine throughout." When asked to review the book she wrote, "Indulge yourself Baby Steps combines steamy sex and the raw beauty of love with provocative story lines that will keep you turning the pages. Enjoy!"
My uncle said, "I thoroughly enjoyed reading Baby Steps! Very readable and entertaining. The author also delineated with a fine stroke of her brush on a beautiful canvas the line between a controversial issue and the individual living the issue. Let's hear it for compassion!"
What do you have to say? Email me at laurie.mcloughlin@shaw.ca
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