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Opal's Jubilee: A Novel of Suspense and Healing (The Appalachian Foothills Series) Paperback – July 22, 2014

by Leslie Lynch (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 94 ratings
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Fresh out of prison after twelve years, Opal McBride must find a job in order to meet parole requirements. Failure means she’ll serve out the remainder of her sentence behind bars. The system has seen fit to drop her in Louisville, Kentucky, a far cry from her hometown of Jubilee in the Appalachian hollows. Scrambling to adapt, Opal finds more than a potential job in May Boone’s quilt shop; she finds acceptance and perhaps even friendship.

That is, until May’s son recognizes her. A detective, Josh Boone is not about to let a felon work for his soft-hearted mother. Though Opal’s crime was against a sheriff’s deputy, his innate sense of decency prods him to break ranks and defend her from the disdain of his fellow officers. Then he finds she may have light to shed on a cold case—and discovers there is more to Opal’s story than it seems.Josh risks his professional reputation (and his heart) as he digs into Opal’s past.

When secrets are exposed, will justice prevail? Will Opal and Josh find redemption—and maybe even love—where they least expect it?
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  1. Book 3 of 3
    The Appalachian Foothills Series
  2. Print length
    269 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 22, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.68 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1941728049
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1941728048
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Leslie Lynch (July 22, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 269 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1941728049
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1941728048
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.68 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 94 ratings

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Leslie Lynch

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Out of Darkness, Into Hope: Novels of Suspense and Redemption. Amazon Best-Selling author Leslie Lynch gives voice to characters who grapple with contemporary yet universal issues - and find unconventional solutions.

Leslie lives near Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband and a rescued, feral-turned-sweetheart cat. While not engaged in wrestling the beautiful and prolific greenery of their yard into submission, she flies light aircraft, loves the exuberant creativity and color of quilting and pottery...and, of course, writes.

She is a member of Women Fiction Writers Association and Catholic Writers Guild, and holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Spalding University in Louisville.

Connect with her at www.leslielynch.com, on Facebook at LeslieLynchWrites, on Twitter @Leslie_Lynch_, and on Pinterest as Leslie Lynch.

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An Open Book Family
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written Story, A Standout in the Series
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2015
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I have read and enjoyed all the books in the Appalachian Foothill series, but Opal's Jubilee is a standout. I carted around my Kindle from room to room and chore to chore, unable to put it down. I read more than a hundred books in the past year, and this may be the only one that brought me to tears. A beautiful story of love, forgiveness, and redemption, Opal's Jubilee is filled with just the right amount of tension, making me unable to stop at "just one more chapter."

With rich descriptions and straightforward prose, the writing is impeccable. Characters are strong and well-developed, imperfect but lovable, and best of all, real.

The author is a fellow member of the Catholic Writers Guild, but, honestly, I don't think I could like the book more if it were written by my own mother.
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Lisa A. Nicholas
5.0 out of 5 stars Combining mystery, suspense, and romance, it's heartwarming without being sappy
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017
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An engaging romance with some regional flavor to it, Opal's Jubilee is also a crime story (actually, a couple of different crime stories), about justice being achieved years after the fact, a mystery, and tale of suspense. That's a lot to work into one little book, but Lesley Lynch also manages to create characters who are complex and yet still very decent human beings. Too many novelists seem to assume that "complex"characters must morally compromised, but this author shows us that characters can be decent without being sappy and flawed without being repulsive. I would certainly read another book by this author.
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Cynthia T.
4.0 out of 5 stars Romance and Contemplation
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2017
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I read the first book of the series and then this one, so I can say that it can be read as a stand-alone and enjoyed. Ms. Lynch's books so far have had a lot more going for them than romance. She always teaches me something new and gives me situations to think deeply about.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Writing
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2019
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Another wonderful book by Author Leslie Lynch. I love the way she handles difficult topics in her writing. This book dealt with domestic abuse, the lives it shatters and the ramifications when a woman isn't believed and end up in prison because the system fails her. Read this book and I bet it will touch you as it has touched me.
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Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo Leslie!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
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This is the 3rd book I've read by this author and I enjoy her stories very much. She builds stories around hard subject matters, this on deals with domestic abuse and the difficulties of rejoining society after serving time in prison. I Really liked the characters in the story, with Opal and May being my favorites. I think May's presence and love did more to help heal Opal than anything else. And Josh in the end, ended up being her champion. While this is part of a series, it's very much a stand alone story.
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Sandi
5.0 out of 5 stars Fine story and even better writing
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
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Story is everything, and this is a fine story. In fact, I stayed up late reading, which means I cared about the protagonist and wanted to know what happened to her. So I give the author five stars for the story. But as a writer, I'm also terribly invested in the craft, and this is where Opal's Jubilee shines. The writing is so good it disappears and allows the story to become the main event.
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Joseph Peacock
3.0 out of 5 stars Three and a half stars for Opal's Jubilee
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2014
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Too much blushing, too many sighs. Other than that, I very much enjoyed this novel of suspense and romance, the first romance novel I have read since Betty Layman Receveur's Sable Flannigan and Oh, Kentucky. Of special interest to me was Ms. Lynch's take on Louisville's Cherokee Triangle area, including Bardstown Road and Cherokee Park. It's always fun to read about your hometown. Also, kudos to Ms. Lynch for creating characters that readers will care about and wish the best for.
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Kimberly Wansley
4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable contemporary romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019
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I was drawn to this book since it was listed as Catholic fiction. (Popular Catholic fiction is a bit scarce, though that situation is improving.) It was a good, moving love story.
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Omer A Giroux
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2015
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I enjoyed the book.
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