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When he meets Stacy there is instant chemistry, but Stacy is a closed door. She opens her gardens and all it's fruit to those in need, but doesn't open her heart to anyone. With Joe in her life, Stacy is beginning to see what she has been missing out on. But , her trust issues are serious and run deep. Will he end up pushing Joe away? All these books are short stories or novellas and many are free in the Kindle store. All the stories are written around the lives of real people which is such an awesome idea.

This was a really great story I think may people are like Stacy and Joe in one way or another and well, I could see why both characters were at this crossroads in their lives and how difficult it would be for Stacy to let someone in. But, she does at least open her eyes before she loses her chance at a fulfilling life with Just Joe.

Sep 17, LaFleurBleue rated it it was ok Shelves: The writing wasn't bad, but never succeeded in engaging me or making me believe in the characters or their story.

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Not sure I'll try another book from this author. May 19, Amy Jacobs rated it liked it Shelves: This was a sweet and tender read that was actually worth reading even though it was quite short. I would have loved a little more insight into the charity and the work they do for it. The characters were good and I actually liked them together. I think if this book was a full length book, then my rating would have been higher.

Dec 08, Mercedes rated it it was ok Shelves: Cute but kind of boring. Jul 26, ReadingInThe6ix rated it it was ok. Feb 28, Emmie rated it liked it. Great read, great characters. Just a bit too short. Dec 26, Rachelle Ayala rated it it was amazing.

This was a nice story about a woman running a charity for feeding the hungry and at the same time running away from personal relationships. Stacy's biggest worry is funding for her charity. So she enters a dance contest to try and win money to tide the charity over the winter. Along comes a real estate developer named Joe who has decided he wants more out of life than work and money. He tries to win Stacy's heart but she does not want to let him in due to the issues she has with her father. The ro This was a nice story about a woman running a charity for feeding the hungry and at the same time running away from personal relationships.

The romance portion of the story was cute, but not developed well enough.

Instead we got a great story about Stacy working on the dance contest, the little "twist" at the end, and then some tension and everything is resolved. I'm not really sure that Stacy should just drop everything and trust Joe just because he volunteers at the gardens.

But since the author was probably given guidelines of the length of the story [i. It doesn't take away the enjoyment of reading about the heroines who help her community, but as a romance, it was light and on the surface. Mar 13, Jackie rated it really liked it Shelves: Sometimes we cannot see the forest for the trees, or something like that. Stacy has been hurt by men in her past so when Joe shows interest in her outside volunteering for her charity food farm the first thing she worries about is how long it will be before he leaves.

Joe is still reeling from a loss in his past but when he meets Stacy his world becomes brighter and his heart sings for the first time in years, just like her though he finds himself questioning those feelings. As things progress a se Sometimes we cannot see the forest for the trees, or something like that. As things progress a serious misunderstanding between the two almost drives them apart, like all good romance stories though this one ends on a high note for Joe, Stacy and her beloved charity.

Quick, short read that was a pleasurable experience but would have loved it to be more in depth and longer length. Dec 30, Tiffany Willams rated it liked it. I'd like to get to know you better, to spend some time with you. They have also had to come through tragedy and loss to get to where they are. Stacy has worked to the bone to make her charity successful, even if it means putting "I am a persistent man, Stacy, and it's been a very long time since any woman has interested me like you do.

Stacy has worked to the bone to make her charity successful, even if it means putting her personal life aside. Joe is trying to get his life back together after a horrible event that left him empty inside. I enjoyed the push and pull between these two-how they worked together. It was an all around good read! I plan to make every moment count from now on.

Apr 27, Char 1RadReader59 rated it liked it. This three book series of charities are very good. They have a good chemistry but this story I kept feel like it was missing some emotional depth I guess is the word. The storyline told me I should have felt it but I didn' This three book series of charities are very good.

The storyline told me I should have felt it but I didn't not the way I should have. Jul 23, Dorel rated it liked it. This is the first book I read by Carla Cassidy. The reason why I gave this 3 stars I really like Stacey's devotion to her organization. I also like what Stacey did for her organization. I really love how this story makes readers aware of this organization if they ever want to donate or help out. Jan 03, Brittany rated it it was amazing. This is a great book I'm definitely going to be reading more like this I love the thoughts and ideas and the dedication that people put into helping others and I definitely look forward to doing something like this on my own life.

Jul 04, Anntonette Mabey rated it liked it. Overall a good read. Jul 10, Pam rated it really liked it. This was a real sweet story. I like the concept of helping charities ran by women. I enjoyed the story the garden helping those in need is awesome. Call the resource numbers on this website. As parents, be aware of the signs of suicide, including the extra red flags to watch for in teens.

Eight out of 10 people who kill themselves have. They leave numerous hints and warnings to others, though some of their signals may be nonverbal or difficult to detect. Those who are thinking about suicide give clues as cries for help. Many seek someone to rescue them from their thoughts of suicide. The short dash between these dates represents so many wonderful, funny, special stories about this beautiful, smart, creative, caring young man.

He knew more about computers than his high school teachers. They told us that in parent teacher conferences. To the outside world, Joe was an ordinary teenager.

But inside, he was battling depression. It proved to be more horrible than any of his loved ones could imagine. Joe committed suicide at age In a courageous effort to raise awareness and to prevent other families from experiencing the tremendous pain of losing someone to suicide, Dave Clements and his family — wife Carlynn and daughter Sarah - established the Joe Was Just Joe Foundation.

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. If we can get people the help they need, we can prevent suicide. About one year later, the foundation began in Joe was a very unique person. Our foundation continues to be a major supporter of the summit. We also sponsor scholarships for people who want to attend the summit but cannot afford the registration fee. In we paid for 13 individuals to attend, many of who had lost a loved one to suicide.

Are you or is someone you know considering suicide? In La Crosse Dial Threatening or talking about suicide Depression for an extended period of time Statements of hopelessness Giving away prized possessions Preoccupation with death and dying Trouble eating or sleeping Staying in bed or sleeping for extended periods of time Sudden changes in behavior Saying goodbye Going into isolation Purchasing a firearm Previous attempts of suicide Taking unnecessary risks Loss of interest in personal appearance Increased use of alcohol or drugs Source: