you and only you

Ruby paused. He'd loved her since the tenth grade and every day of his life since, but she'd never seen him like that. Lily was of the opinion that any woman with a backbone and the nerve to speak her mind should be difficult to please. ", "Your mom is in Florida. The poetry varies between the sort of thing you see in trite Facebook memes to some that are quite profound. Lily gasped. I came in to get a haircut and learned the local barber is in the hospital. Her daddy had a heart attack and died, which turned her mama into a widow, and Lily barely remembered her dreams for the future and had forgotten how to get there. Stream Live TV channels, shows, news and sports online. She talked to him, but she never looked at him. This was the first time she could remember the woman even showing an interest in another man. But as the old saying goes, once you've reached the top, the only place to go is downhill. ", Mike frowned. Everything Iain writes speaks directly to the reader. I inherited the old Bissler house from my great-uncle Gene and am staying there while I'm fixing it up to sell. Ruby's eyes narrowed thoughtfully as she combed some styling gel into Lily's wet hair and then reached for the blow-dryer. Please try again. What? He had what his mama had called a stubborn chin, which probably explained why he hadn't quit on LilyAnn. Worth a try. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2015, The very breath, the very intonation; he has the memories I would have had, if he would have had me remember them. Look how pretty you look like this, and just in time to get back to work before Mr. Phillips can complain.". Why don't you ever go see her? Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Vera glared at her sister, then smirked. Before she could see the driver, sunlight hit the windshield, reflecting directly into her eyes. "Are you still okay with going out? You and only you and you and only you You and only you I got, I got, I got nothing but (you and only only you) Ain't nobody make me feel the way you do (you and only only you) Said I woke up this morning with you on my mind (you and only only you) You and only you is all I need to make it through (you and only only you) You you you you With cloud DVR, never miss new episodes, games, or breaking stories again. "I need you to understand something. This book has lines of poetry accompanied by a photo. She felt off-center, like she was trying to balance on one leg, and became convinced that truck was an omen of great change. You and Only You was a well thought out story. Because LilyAnn's hair was so long, it always took a while to dry. ", "I need you to understand something. He was just stubborn enough to believe that if he waited long enough, she would finally love him. Try and see outside youself occasionally. But she had to wait for Mitchell Avery, the other pharmacy clerk, and couldn't leave until he arrived. In this one Mike and LilyAnn grew up next door to each other. ", "Last time they came to visit, he made the comment that I was nothing like my mother. Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019. Lily frowned. No one. Lily eyed the woman's big boobs and toned body and began sweeping in earnest. An IED in a foreign land wiped Randy Joe straight off the earth. Rating the EP four stars at Worship Leader, says, "Fun, reflective and honest, Only You is an impressive and creative sophomore release from SHINEBRIGHT." She handed Vera her bowl of salad and scooted toward the counter. Hmm? Please try again. Getting her long blond hair washed by someone else was pure luxury. As soon as Ruby put the cape around her neck, Lily leaned her head back in the sink and closed her eyes. Blessings, Georgia is one of those fictional towns that I would gladly live in if it were only real. Mike has been in love with her for years, but she has been mourning the loss of her young fiance in the war. Eventually I had to move on too. I would def recommend it to high school aged girls. She got out and ran toward the house. "Same time next week," she said, as she handed Ruby her money and bolted out the door like the place had just caught on fire. Thank you for sharing your gift, Iain. She'd heard some men looked good in their clothes but not so much without them, and knew it had to do with the size of their stuff. At the same time she went blind, she heard him rack the pipes on the muffler, just like Randy Joe used to do when he picked her up for their Saturday night dates. She slipped into her jacket and grabbed her purse before scuttling toward the front like a crab going sideways across a beach. She hadn't felt stirrings in her belly like that since the last time she'd seen Randy Joe naked. By the time he got to the bathroom, he was carrying an armload of wet clothes and was naked as the day he'd been born. Something went wrong. People said it had been a good thing he'd had that picture taken beforehand because he'd come back to Blessings in pieces, no longer fit for viewing. It captures complex emotions and circumstances in concise prose. "Y'all can call me T. J., and isn't this something. ", Mike grabbed her by the wrist, stopping her exit. "The short days and long nights give me time to den up with a good book and some popcorn, or watch old movies on the cable channel.". She nodded and ran out into the street, circled the back end of his car, and got in. It had never been an issue to her existence until today. Please try again. But on this particular Friday in the first week of November, she experienced one of those déjà vu moments as the Good Lord hit Rewind on the story that was her life. She paused. Only it had done him no good. "Thanks. She quickened her step, suddenly anxious to get off the street, out of sight and judgment. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. She set the bowls with their food back in the break room and sauntered to the front of the store and introduced herself. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. She called it her reminder to never date anyone that stupid again. The last thing Lily needed was more time to eat through the loneliness. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. She pulled the sides back and held them up at the crown to show Lily what she was talking about. This town is filled with well meaning, charming, and delightful characters that readers feel like they befriend along the way. There wasn't anything wrong with a gentle nudge, but he was afraid that an "I love LilyAnn" sign would be more like a slap in the face, and he wouldn't risk rejection. "There you go. When the fourth one was taken down by the plane's passengers, crashing into a cornfield killing all on board, the world suddenly stopped turning on LilyAnn's axis. I had to track this one down after loving book two. Or was it Randy Joe sending her a message, and if it was, what was he trying to say? You And Only You (Radio Edit) 4:04: You And Only You (White Hinterland Remix) 4:00: You And Only You (Instrumental) 4:05 If the other important people in his life like you, he’ll respect you … Book 1 – Until You (Nicholas) Book 2 – You, and Only You (Alex) Book 3 – When Only a Rake Will Do (Brendon) (Although these books are part of a series, written in chronological order and feature recurring characters, each can be read as a stand alone novel if so desired.) The follow-up to the international #1 bestselling collection of prose and photography, Central Avenue Publishing (March 1, 2015). Lily frowned. But I need to shower and change clothes first. I wrote this for you. Maybe pull the sides away from your face and fasten them up here at the crown...or maybe at the nape of your neck? Mass Market Paperback – Picture Book, February 22, 2016, Audio CD, Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged, Sourcebooks Casablanca (February 22, 2016). It is part of a series of books taking place in the same small town. "Right," Lily muttered, and pulled her jacket a little closer around her stomach. Sue Beamon is due any minute." "I bought the "I Wrote This For You" book in actual, real-life paperback and it soothes my soul. Just thinking about that Yankee intruder and her great-great-grandma's gumption made her push the broom a little harder across the sidewalk. When she was chosen head cheerleader her senior year, Randy Joe Bentonfield, the star quarterback, also chose her for his steady girl. "I know, but don't ever say anything to her, okay? I don't have any leftovers. "Good," Ruby said. It was originally recorded by The Platters with lead vocals by Tony Williams in 1955. Please try your request again later. My name is Vera, and I'd be happy to cut your hair.". Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. I don't want to spoil that.". It was Rachel Goodhope, who ran the local bed-and-breakfast in Blessings. Can I help you?" It's just that the others touched me even more than this one. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. He had wide shoulders, long legs, slim hips, and a face bordering on cute rather than handsome, but he was working with what he had just fine. The owner, Ruby Dye, who everyone called Sister, was already smiling, which prompted Lily to smile back. Some of the characters will be repeated throughout the series. He needed to cool off, and this was as good a way as any. Christopher Smith, awarding the EP three and a half stars by Jesus Freak Hideout, describes, "Only You remains a fun summer album and an exciting direction for ShineBright." I enjoyed the book even though it wasn't edge of your seat exciting. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! We get a question about “you and I” and “you and me” seemingly every week. You've got an hour to make yourself gorgeous, and then I'll be knocking on your door, okay? These books really touched my heart. Now she only visited his grave when she thought about it and had unwittingly masked her emotions with a bulwark of extra weight. I like the characters and how the author slips in characters for future stories. As soon as she finished sweeping, she went inside and began her day. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Please try your request again later. Someone knows and someone understands. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Love those pre-orders. Original Publication date: 9/30/2013 Lily was oblivious. Not once in the last eleven years had she given her changing shape much thought. She was sweeping the front sidewalk of Phillips' Pharmacy, where she worked, when she heard the low, sexy rumble of a hot-rod engine. Ruby's eyes narrowed. ", She rolled her eyes as she opened the car door. Ruby eyed the young woman, watching the way Lily looked everywhere but in the mirror at herself. Only then she'd been just as naked and proud of her body, not like now. No one could actually put their finger on what the problem was with Rachel and her marriages. She shivered, wishing she had worn a heavier jacket. Today was Friday, which meant she would get her hair done during her lunch hour. But that man sitting in Vera's styling chair would never give her a second look. You and Only You by Sharon Sala An easy read with some emotional twists for the two main characters. Buy it if you can. Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2018. "Oh, thanks. Mabel Jean Doolittle was the manicurist, a little blond with a scar on her forehead from having gone through the windshield of her boyfriend's car. Start a 7 day free trial and review the monthly cost on this page. Please try again. "I'm fine, Sister. —BT, Grammy Nominated Composer and Technologist. You and Only You. It is part of a series of books taking place in the same small town. He was a thirtysomething hunk in a tight, long-sleeved T-shirt tucked into a pair of fitted Wrangler jeans. He would have loved a little more enthusiasm, but he'd take what he could get. No one else in the world can read it the way you do. -, Sharon Sala is a long-time member of RWA, as well as a member of OKRWA. Unable to tell her how he's felt about her for years and too unsure of himself to tell her now, he worries that his dream of being more than friends is slipping away. … But that was a long time ago, before he went away to war in Afghanistan and got himself killed. Can't wait for more like this! And because she'd lost her way and didn't know how to move past her first love or the success of her prior milestones, she took the mantle of bereavement to a whole new level. Even though it was only ten blocks from here, she was wishing she'd driven. Did that pull?" The air was even colder now than it had been at noon. But seeing that truck had set her to thinking about the past, and before she knew it, she was knee-deep in memories long since gone. "Welcome to The Curl Up and Dye. I think this book would have been better if the conclusion had followed the climax; instead, the author dragged the story on past it way too far. She had no status in Blessings beyond being one of two clerks at Phillips' Pharmacy and the daughter of Grace Bronte, the widow who married a man twelve years her junior whom she met on an online dating site and proved all her critics wrong by living happily ever after in Miami, Florida. "Yucky weather," Mike said. By the time they were through and she was back in the stylist chair, Lily was two shades shy of having been put into a trance. YOU AND ONLY YOU by Sharon Sala is set in the small town of Blessings, Georgia. When I saw your Walk-Ins Welcome sign, I wondered if I might trouble one of you fine ladies for a trim.". Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2018. How could one woman be so oblivious? "You never said anything before.". ", LilyAnn shrugged. His features were even. ", Mike's face flushed a dark, angry red. His death devastated Lily, but at the same time, it thrust her back into the spotlight. Wish it was all new material but then it would be a really short book. My daughter loves this book! Her books are New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly best-sellers. It was Mike, her next-door neighbor, who'd braked out on the street. Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016. When she reached high school, she lost her braces and grew boobs, hitting her stride with a bang. "Are you doing anything special tonight? One year turned into two and then three, and going to college was something other people did as everything became a blur. Mike sighed as he accelerated. This is us. "Wear something warm, for sure.". His nose wasn't too big or too small. It felt like a dig. She was finishing off a polish for Willa Dean Miller, who ran the local travel agency, and all the women in the shop turned to look as the driver walked in. Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018, A combination of beautiful words and beautiful pictures. "The magnificent beauty of I Wrote This For You is quite simply this: the book is elegantly incomplete without you. "I need you to understand something. You and Only You by Sharon Sala An easy read with some emotional twists for the two main characters. She arched an eyebrow at the twins as a reminder that this was a place of business, then turned Lily's chair around and the blow-dryer back on. She didn't much like it, but it was too late to change it. She lives next door to Mike who has always loved her, but she considers him to be her 'friend.'. I wrote this for you and only you." I loved everything about small town life and would have happily spent my life there. And once upon a time he would have looked at LilyAnn and wanted her...just like Randy Joe. Mike just sat there. "How do you know he doesn't like you? I'll Stand By You: A Single Mother Finds Love in a Charming Southern Small Town (Blessings, Georgia, 2), Once in a Blue Moon (Blessings, Georgia, 10), A Rainbow Above Us: Two Lost Souls Find Solace in Each Other and Comfort in a Southern Small Town (Blessings, Georgia, 8), Somebody to Love: Count Your Blessings with this Emotional Southern Small Town Romance Between a Veteran Hero and the Girl He Used to Love (Blessings, Georgia, 11), "The love that they had for each other was obvious, and the respect and friendship that they had for each other made a foundation for a HEA that will make anyone stand up and cheer. She was stuck in a rut: too afraid to step out for fear of getting too close to someone and getting left behind all over again. This was my first Sharon Sala book but will not be my last. Boy, that wind is sharp today, isn't it? ", She shrugged. 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