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 Terrible!!! November 8, 2009
booklover68 (San Francisco, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'll keep this short. Kayla was abused by her husband for years. When she finally left him she swore off men and made her daughters do the same even though they didn't want to. Kayla had issues and needed professional help. She was angry, controlling and hostile towards her daughters. You would think that she would be less of a control freak or so willing and eagar to use physical punishment towards her daughters. Her solution to every problem with her daughters was to get a belt and beat them. The same thing her husband did to her. That's why I said thearpy should have been a part of the story line. Marley was okay but the author didn't give him much depth. I didn't understand why he was attracted to Kayla especially when she opened her mouth.
Kayla wasn't a positve person and I just didn't like her character. She was too messed up to be in a relationship. The author had the basis for a good story of a scared woman making positive chances in her life with a new man but instead I was left feeling underwhelmed. Marly and Kayla lacked chemistry and real passion.
I don't mind if a main character has issues it can make a story more realistic but only if the author can show how a woman can over come her past and find true self worth and happiness. Which in my opinion this author did not do.
I don't recommend this book.
 Nice Light Romantic Read June 6, 2009
sammy sun
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like any book that makes me want more. I really liked this book and I wanted to know more about the other characters, like Nestor, Danger and how Robert and LaToya got together.
While, I enjoyed reading about Kayla and Marley, I was disappointed by the ending - what ending. I turned the page and the book was over - literally. I guess I am used to an epilogue.
Overall, an enjoyable read.
 One Day at a Time February 8, 2009
OOSA Online Book Club (World Wide Web, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In Dover, Delaware, Kayla, a divorcee and mother of two, is trying to remain strong and keep men out of her and her girls' lives in hopes that she and her teenaged daughters, Kaitlyn and Kamry, can remain focused. An undeniable spark between Marley, the guy THREE DOORS DOWN, and Kayla turns into a full blown plot with the girls assisting Marley in hopes of gaining a social life themselves. Is Kayla ready to throw in the towel? Or is there still too much pain from her past?
THREE DOORS DOWN is a great book. I especially liked that the story deals with a mother and daughters.
Reviewed by: Carmen
 It was okay, But not spectacular... January 1, 2009
Imsofly06 (Huntington, WV)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was wanting to like this book, but the more I read the more I knew how things were going to end up and just predictable. Like I absolutely knew that Kaityln was going to have sex with David before I got to that part...but oh well. It is what it is.
Good Story December 29, 2008
D. Lee (Garland, TX)
I really like this story. Marley was a determined, patient and incredibly handsome man, who has be trying to get to know his neighbor Kayla for several month.
Kayla has made a vow to stay away from men and she is trying real hard not to fall for Marley even though she's been having erotic dreams about him nightly. Her daughters are forced to be a part of her vow to stay away from men, but see an opportunity to change things. If only they can get their mother to give into her attraction for Marley.
With the help of Kayla's best friend Wanda, and the cooperation of Marley the girls are able to get them together. The problem is that Kayla has some real issues from her previous relationship that she has refused to deal with. Kayla begins to loosen the reins on her daughters. Because she has kept them so sheltered and removed from social activities, with kids their own ages, one of her girls is not as prepared to face temptation as she thinks she is. One mistake causes Kayla to rethink her decision to allow her girls more freedom. Kayla decides she needs to focus on being a mother again and decides there is no room in her life for a relationship.
I thought Kayla views on motherhood were typical, but I believe she was too closed minded. Being a single parent, she got caught up in the discipline, but failed to really get to know her girls. I believe relating to your children is the key to being a well rounded parent. Kayla taught her kids right from wrong, but she didn't pass on her wisdom. The secondary characters were great they added humor and good advice to the story. Ms. Sudler left the story open for a sequel. It would be real interesting to read Nester's story.
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