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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 25, 2022

This book grabbed my heartstrings and took my emotions on such a heart wrenching ride. I believe Alison Ragsdale has totally outdone herself. Around every corner would be another revelation; making my heart patter with suspense Readers knew something was coming but the depth of the something was a surprise. I simply could not put it down; I wanted to read all night. Ms Ragsdale brings her beautiful Scotland into each book; landscape and culture. Her writing is superb and well researched.
Cassie’s twin sister, Isla, disappeared from her life several years ago and Cassie is hurt, angry, and scared for her all together. Cassie has built a life designing jewelry but still she wonders about Isla. Then the phone call comes…
I highly recommend this read. I believe it will appeal to all readers.

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Michelle McRoberts

family and heartbreak

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 25, 2022

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As always, Alison Ragsdale has a great story line and plenty of emotional issues to work through. I love this one just like all of her others. Great read.

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Pam Vogt

The Best Story Ever!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 2, 2022

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Oh my gosh, this is the best story and everyone needs to read this. You will experience heartache, death, regrets, forgiveness, sickness, and a second chance at life. Cassie and Grant were wonderful characters and little Marina so sweet. This story will tug on all your heartstrings so have some Kleenex nearby. It sure left me having a good cry. Kudos to Alison Ragsdale for another amazing book.

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Zoejoy1973

Twin Connection

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 8, 2022

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Alison Ragsdale did it again, kept me up past my bedtime and woke me up in the middle of the night to finish reading this heart wrenching drama. It was worth it. Grab yours before they are all gone because word is spreading quickly of this 5 star read.

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bookworm

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 10, 2022

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The characters were likable and realistic. Sadly Cassie’s situation and her dilemma is far too common. We need to allow people into our lives when we need help and accept it.

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Kynana

A tear jerker

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 17, 2022

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A beautifully written story of love and loss. I cried like a baby but loved the book. Hope you will love it too!

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Astounding and Heart Wrenching

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 28, 2022

Alison Ragsdale is an astounding and incredible storyteller and I can always count on her books to take me on a journey I will not forget. The Child Between Us took me to a place my heart felt like it would break. Be prepared to have your heart stretched and shredded to the point of thinking it can't take another page of her books. She builds the story through the emotions of her characters and I can't help but feel what they are feeling. She draws me into her characters so quickly, that I become connected to them and I want to press through with them. There has not been an Alison Ragsdale book that my heart wasn't torn to pieces.

This is the story of Cassie. A character so likable from the beginning pages that she took over my reading life. I couldn't help but want to draw her near and be there with her. Cassie's story tore me apart heart and soul. And this is the story of little Marina. A sweet child whose mother, Cassie's twin sister, is no longer there for her. The connection Cassie and Marina have is one that bonds their hearts together. Throughout the pages my heart was shattered to pieces but Ms. Ragsdale tenderly brings her characters through with the love and support of each other. The bonds of love and compassion take brokeness and bind them to each other.

This story took me to the highest of hopes and to the lowest of despair. Just as Ms. Ragsdale is so great at doing in her stories. Her books are so deeply emotional and written with such intricate attention to details. The story is never rushed but every word is built upon the ones before to create a passionately moving narrative. Not only are the characters so well written, so are the settings. Her attention to those details create a world I find myself immersed in and experiencing with the characters.

I have read other books by Ms. Ragsdale and each one has touched me in ways I never knew a book would. The Child Between Us has done this again. She has the ability to trancend words on a page and craft a story that I become completely immersed in. This book has everything written in it that will take the reader on a journey they will think about for a long time. At lease for me it has.

I love Ms. Ragsdale's books and I always know I'm going to have an "experience" when I read her works. I want to sincerely thank Ms. Ragsdale for the honor and privilege of reading the emotional journey I took in this heartwrenching book. It truly touched my soul. It's an exceptional read and has all things in it Ms. Ragsdale is superior at writing. All opinions and thoughts in this review are my heartfelt own.

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Phyllis Jones Pisanelli

Tissue Alert!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 28, 2022

The Child Between Us by Alison Ragsdale is her new heart-wrenching, tear jerking and heart-breaking novel. If you don’t read anything else this year, you must read The Child Between Us. Warning! Before you sit down make sure you have a FULL box of tissues. I have never cried such wracking sobs during and after a book.

Alison has the knack of creating the characters that instantly make you love them. I can only think that these characters actually live in her world and that she is one of the nicest people you could know. The communication I’ve had with her tells me she is a sweet, kind person who values family and is a dog lover. The main Characters are Cassie, Marina, Grant and Sadie. I loved every one of them and wanted to wrap them in my arms especially Marina the 5 year old that comes into Cassie’s life. Sadie is Cassie’s mom and Grant is an ex-fiance. I can’t tell you a lot about this book without giving away the beautiful story so, you are gonna have to read it for yourself.

The synopsis doesn’t give a lot away either and I actually went into this book expecting something different. I will tell you this is one of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever read. Alison writes like a dream. I’m caught up in her world while reading and always surprised when I look up and find myself in my own world. Part of me is happy but, part of me carries the heartache with me for a few days. This time it wasn’t something that just went away. It hung in there and shadowed my life. If you ask me, that is a great author!

This book takes place in Scotland. You know my heart yearns for Scotland. I did the dna test and found out I was part Scottish. It used to be the biggest percentage and now it is about thirteen percent. That doesn’t stop me form feeling a real infinity for this country. I don’t know why. Everytime I read a book that takes place there, I feel more and more like it is my homeland. Isn’t that odd?

If you love a good story about life. A story that is clean and one that draws you in and doesn’t let go, then this one is for you. I’ve been a somewhat recent discoverer of Alison Ragsdale and have read a handful of her books. This one by far is the best. You can never go wrong with choosing one of her books to spend a day or two with. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from #AlisonRagsdale, #Netgalley, #Bookouture. Opinions expressed in this reveiw are completely my own.

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Love to Read

Family love

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 28, 2022

Cassie has lost contact with her twin Isla until one day she receives a call no one wants. Isla has died and Cassie is the executor of her will. In a daze Cassie travels to the island where Isla lived and starts to learn about her twin, who she has not seen or heard from in five years. Cassie is not only shocked by Isla’s skills as an artist but that she has a daughter and Cassie is now her guardian. While the book has a slightly predictable storyline, it does not make it any less enjoyable to read. I say enjoyable with a grain of salt because it has a lot of grief and regret that are sad. The book is enjoyable because of the writing and how the author brings the characters to life. You feel with them and want a happy ending.

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Rebecca Writer, Reader, Reviewer

Tugs at your heartstrings

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 14, 2022

All of Alison Ragsdale's books are touching and powerful, and The Child Between Us is outstanding in these regards.

This beautifully written book captured my heart and kept me enthralled. Ms. Ragsdale builds the story through the emotions of her characters, and I was deeply moved by the love between Cassie and Marina.

Unlike other readers, I didn't shed tears throughout. The story unfolded with elegance, and I reveled in the warmth and goodness of it. Yes, there is pain and heartbreak, but there is also joy and redemption.

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