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Meg's Melody
It's only after her husband leaves that Meg finds out she's pregnant. Now facing the prospect of single parenthood, she'll have to rely on the family she pushed away, the church she abandoned, and an unexpected friendship to see her through. This touching story combines romance with real conflicts to remind you it's never too late to find love - if you know where to look.
256 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2010
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April 27, 2017
I recieved a copy of this book from the author for review and finished it all in one sitting. Kaylee Baldwin tackles grief, divorce, and the power of change. Meg's Melody begins as young Meg Sanders finds a note in her apartment from her husband Austin, stating no more than "I'm Sorry." His clothes are packed and gone...after eight months of marriage she is alone and left to pick up the pieces. Factor in that her pregnancy test comes back positive and her ex-husband remarried in a flash. Meg is about to become a young divorced single mother. In the years of her courtship and marriage she has successfully pushed away her family as well as the church she was raised in. Now she has no where else to turn but back to her roots. Meg has to start over on the path to healing what is broken within herself.
Matt Wilkes has just lost his wife in a tragic car accident and is left to father his little girl, Lilia. He is ready to make a fresh start in a new town and to come to terms with his own grief. The two main characters cross paths when Dr. Wilkes becomes Meg's OBGYN. Her life is about to become interesting as a crush for her High School days begins to pursue a relationship, and Matt becomes a friend to rely on, but is she ready to move on? Can she rediscover her voice and the happy melody she has lost?
I loved every page of this book. Author Kaylee Baldwin made her heroine less than perfect, on the path to growth. She writes engagingly about what has become a sad reality in today's world; with so many young marriages ending in divorce. Her characters have depth and their feelings are genuine. Both of the main characters have important choices to make and a long, hard road ahead of them, but as they learn to lean on each other and trust their feelings the path becomes clear.
Five stars to Meg's Melody. It's a squeaky clean romance that kept me engrossed with simple truths woven in between. As a reader, I connected with both the story and the people. I look forward to more from Kaylee Baldwin and would recommend this book to any and all readers... loved it! Find the author at her website: http://www.kayleebaldwin.com/
Matt Wilkes has just lost his wife in a tragic car accident and is left to father his little girl, Lilia. He is ready to make a fresh start in a new town and to come to terms with his own grief. The two main characters cross paths when Dr. Wilkes becomes Meg's OBGYN. Her life is about to become interesting as a crush for her High School days begins to pursue a relationship, and Matt becomes a friend to rely on, but is she ready to move on? Can she rediscover her voice and the happy melody she has lost?
I loved every page of this book. Author Kaylee Baldwin made her heroine less than perfect, on the path to growth. She writes engagingly about what has become a sad reality in today's world; with so many young marriages ending in divorce. Her characters have depth and their feelings are genuine. Both of the main characters have important choices to make and a long, hard road ahead of them, but as they learn to lean on each other and trust their feelings the path becomes clear.
Five stars to Meg's Melody. It's a squeaky clean romance that kept me engrossed with simple truths woven in between. As a reader, I connected with both the story and the people. I look forward to more from Kaylee Baldwin and would recommend this book to any and all readers... loved it! Find the author at her website: http://www.kayleebaldwin.com/
September 30, 2010
Love it!! It's so good!!
August 13, 2019
This was a sweet, clean Christian romance. Although it was church specific, I think other Christian readers would love it. I enjoyed both Matt and Meg, and the writing was good. The author created nice romantic tension with small things, like whispers and hand holding.
The two other guys interested in Meg were way over the top jerks. Having them both completely disinterested in Meg’s baby was unrealistic, especially since one of them was the ex-husband father!
I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (whew! That’s a mouthful.) depicted in this story, and I saw one glaring error. Okay, it’s nitpicking, but there is no way Meg would have no food or help after having a baby. Since her Mom and Matt both go to her church, members would be aware of a new mother. One thing I can tell you about my church is that we feed the heck out of anyone in a hard situation like that! When someone finds out about a problem or a need, we tell each other and organize meals or whatever kind of help they need. It’s kind of our thing.
Despite some problems, this ended up being a satisfying read. It dealt with topics including grief, divorce, feelings of low self-worth, and ultimately, healing. Despite the heavy subject matter, it wasn’t depressing. Seeing Meg realize her own value was wonderful and relatable.
I upped my 3 stars to 3.5 and rounded up to 4 because the story made me feel good.
The two other guys interested in Meg were way over the top jerks. Having them both completely disinterested in Meg’s baby was unrealistic, especially since one of them was the ex-husband father!
I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (whew! That’s a mouthful.) depicted in this story, and I saw one glaring error. Okay, it’s nitpicking, but there is no way Meg would have no food or help after having a baby. Since her Mom and Matt both go to her church, members would be aware of a new mother. One thing I can tell you about my church is that we feed the heck out of anyone in a hard situation like that! When someone finds out about a problem or a need, we tell each other and organize meals or whatever kind of help they need. It’s kind of our thing.
Despite some problems, this ended up being a satisfying read. It dealt with topics including grief, divorce, feelings of low self-worth, and ultimately, healing. Despite the heavy subject matter, it wasn’t depressing. Seeing Meg realize her own value was wonderful and relatable.
I upped my 3 stars to 3.5 and rounded up to 4 because the story made me feel good.
June 10, 2022
I found it raw and realistic. A very easy read. It flowed from page 1. Definitely high emotions.
May 18, 2013
Audience: Adult (clean)
Genre: Romance, LDS Romance
Length: 256 pgs
Rating: ****
Review: Kaylee always tells me, "Show me how they connect," and she practices what she preaches. I love the build-up of Meg and Matt's friendship. I love how they unfold for each other and for us, layer by layer. I love Matt as a dad--I'm a sucker for a good dad character. It melts my heart. I love Meg's sister Missy because, I think, that might be a teensy bit me. (Although, cross my heart, I don't tell people my family's business. :D) I kept getting lost in the book, rocking my baby and then looking up and realizing that he's been asleep in my arms for over an hour while I read--which is basically a win-win for me. I like how the family dynamics play such a big role in the plot, especially since I have a tight extended family myself. My one beef: I really REALLY wanted Meg to just stick to Johnny and really tell him how horrible he was.
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Genre: Romance, LDS Romance
Length: 256 pgs
Rating: ****
Review: Kaylee always tells me, "Show me how they connect," and she practices what she preaches. I love the build-up of Meg and Matt's friendship. I love how they unfold for each other and for us, layer by layer. I love Matt as a dad--I'm a sucker for a good dad character. It melts my heart. I love Meg's sister Missy because, I think, that might be a teensy bit me. (Although, cross my heart, I don't tell people my family's business. :D) I kept getting lost in the book, rocking my baby and then looking up and realizing that he's been asleep in my arms for over an hour while I read--which is basically a win-win for me. I like how the family dynamics play such a big role in the plot, especially since I have a tight extended family myself. My one beef: I really REALLY wanted Meg to just stick to Johnny and really tell him how horrible he was.
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October 23, 2014
Trials always make one reflect and build strength to endure Meg's trials help her to find her strength in family and unlikely friends.
Spoiler:
Meg sanders finds out her husband of a couple months is leaving her for another woman. Then after the divorce is final, she discovers she's pregnant and her ex has changed his number. Communication between lawyers is that he'll send $ for an abortion.
Even though she'll be a single mom, that isn't even a choice for Meg. She left the church for this man she loved and lost so much of herself. She starts going back to church and feels on eyes on her, but sticks to it. She meets her new OB, matt, who is recently widowed and a single father. He sees the same loneliness in Meg as himself and is drawn to her. Their mutual need for friendship then grows. A male admirer comes and goes, her ex comes back and the meg delivers a healthy baby girl. At first meg feels that matt wants to fix her, but finds that he respects her and loves her strengths. He finally wins her over.
Spoiler:
Meg sanders finds out her husband of a couple months is leaving her for another woman. Then after the divorce is final, she discovers she's pregnant and her ex has changed his number. Communication between lawyers is that he'll send $ for an abortion.
Even though she'll be a single mom, that isn't even a choice for Meg. She left the church for this man she loved and lost so much of herself. She starts going back to church and feels on eyes on her, but sticks to it. She meets her new OB, matt, who is recently widowed and a single father. He sees the same loneliness in Meg as himself and is drawn to her. Their mutual need for friendship then grows. A male admirer comes and goes, her ex comes back and the meg delivers a healthy baby girl. At first meg feels that matt wants to fix her, but finds that he respects her and loves her strengths. He finally wins her over.
January 19, 2011
Talk about knowing how to tug on your heartstrings! Meg Sanders's short marriage has fallen apart, she's discovered she's pregnant, and she feels like she is alone in the world. She has nowhere to turn but back to her roots, and the faith that she left behind to marry. Kaylee Baldwin really knows how to put her protagonist up a tree and throw rocks at her. Meg's journey through rejection and pain and into joy and redemption is a well-crafted read, suitable for lovers of clean romance, whether they hold to the LDS (Mormon) faith or not.
If I hadn't known beforehand, I would not have guessed that Meg's Melody is Kaylee's first published work of fiction. Her touch with the characters is deft and sure, and her dialogue is very natural. I appreciated that Meg likes to sing. It's a distinctive characteristic that not every author would have thought to use to create a protagonist with depth.
I'm sure we haven't heard the last from Kaylee Baldwin!
If I hadn't known beforehand, I would not have guessed that Meg's Melody is Kaylee's first published work of fiction. Her touch with the characters is deft and sure, and her dialogue is very natural. I appreciated that Meg likes to sing. It's a distinctive characteristic that not every author would have thought to use to create a protagonist with depth.
I'm sure we haven't heard the last from Kaylee Baldwin!
March 14, 2011
A nice LDS read with an element of romance. I found myself hating one possible suitor and cheering for the other. I'm sure you'll do the same when you read it!
August 20, 2022
This is a sweet book. There are so many poignant topics covered in it --- grief, guilt, extreme trials like a sudden divorce after a short marriage that was filled with workaholism and then finding out that you're pregnant on top of that (and other trials that spiral out from that one like having low self-esteem and wondering if anyone will ever want you), and being overwhelmed --- and I love the inclusions of the power of music, loving oneself, and the peace that learning more about Christ's Atonement brings in it, too. I also really liked how the start of the book immediately drops readers into the heart of things. And I liked details like imagining phantom touches by the Christmas tree (so real); the struggles that even Missy had been through, aww; finding out more details about the car crash over time; or how the person more victimized in a divorce finds fewer ties to their ex to be for the better (amen!) The plot twist in Chapter 32 was done really well, too.
I guess I'm just torn over all the characters outside of Meg and Matt who appear in this story. People truly can be more complex than their judgmental impressions come off as, and I do recognize that the specific way Church members in the book were acting wasn't totally off-base, especially if you're someone who knows the cultures of the BYUs. I guess their being overly judgmental of Meg, blunt, assuming, and toxically positive just bothered me a little! Everyone kept pushing themselves and/or their needs onto poor Meg, who was already dealing with so much. And I could tell that Larry and Johnny were douches from right off the bat. Now --- these facts in the book did make me agree even more with the statement that we women have a hard time saying "no." And they made me cheer even more over Matt's response to Sister Forrester in Chapter 33. I also found the character of Sonja to be the most realistic for some reason. But yeah. I'm just torn. I like to hope less people are like this in real life than this book would make it seem, and I can see the power even in just possibly be depicting caricatures. But golly...they would not be great people to have around. To think that Meg had to have them as a support system while already carrying so many other burdens...
All in all, though, I really did enjoy this book and found so much good in anything from the overall trajectory and spirit of it to all the little details put into its descriptions and characters. It is a good, hopeful, and meaningful story that I am glad to have read. And you can tell that I liked the main character I almost share a name with, too, since I've been defending her so much (;
Basically, if you like Latter-day Saint women's literature, like The Skeleton In My Closet Wears a Wedding Dress by Sally Johnson, Broken Things to Mend by Karey White, or Blind Dates, Bridesmaids, and Other Disasters by Aspen Hadley, then I guarantee that you will like this book, too! Kaylee Baldwin is a really good writer.
I guess I'm just torn over all the characters outside of Meg and Matt who appear in this story. People truly can be more complex than their judgmental impressions come off as, and I do recognize that the specific way Church members in the book were acting wasn't totally off-base, especially if you're someone who knows the cultures of the BYUs. I guess their being overly judgmental of Meg, blunt, assuming, and toxically positive just bothered me a little! Everyone kept pushing themselves and/or their needs onto poor Meg, who was already dealing with so much. And I could tell that Larry and Johnny were douches from right off the bat. Now --- these facts in the book did make me agree even more with the statement that we women have a hard time saying "no." And they made me cheer even more over Matt's response to Sister Forrester in Chapter 33. I also found the character of Sonja to be the most realistic for some reason. But yeah. I'm just torn. I like to hope less people are like this in real life than this book would make it seem, and I can see the power even in just possibly be depicting caricatures. But golly...they would not be great people to have around. To think that Meg had to have them as a support system while already carrying so many other burdens...
All in all, though, I really did enjoy this book and found so much good in anything from the overall trajectory and spirit of it to all the little details put into its descriptions and characters. It is a good, hopeful, and meaningful story that I am glad to have read. And you can tell that I liked the main character I almost share a name with, too, since I've been defending her so much (;
Basically, if you like Latter-day Saint women's literature, like The Skeleton In My Closet Wears a Wedding Dress by Sally Johnson, Broken Things to Mend by Karey White, or Blind Dates, Bridesmaids, and Other Disasters by Aspen Hadley, then I guarantee that you will like this book, too! Kaylee Baldwin is a really good writer.
May 23, 2021
A very touching story you can't miss
A story with many twist and turns. One minute it's sad how things are going then you have hope it will all turn out great. You will want to read this slowly to get all the details, but you will want to read it fast to find out what happens next.
A story with many twist and turns. One minute it's sad how things are going then you have hope it will all turn out great. You will want to read this slowly to get all the details, but you will want to read it fast to find out what happens next.
March 12, 2024
Finding Yourself
What a bittersweet to beautiful story. I don’t have the same story, but I felt a lot of myself in Meg. Sometimes it takes a while to get our head on straight. Especially when everything seems to be against you. Find out all that she has to go through and deal to find herself!
What a bittersweet to beautiful story. I don’t have the same story, but I felt a lot of myself in Meg. Sometimes it takes a while to get our head on straight. Especially when everything seems to be against you. Find out all that she has to go through and deal to find herself!
April 15, 2019
3.5
Great clean romance. I liked going through the building relationship between Meg and Matt. I also liked that Meg finally gave her family a break and let them love and take care of her. I really disliked a couple of the characters and felt like they needed a better ousting than they got.
Great clean romance. I liked going through the building relationship between Meg and Matt. I also liked that Meg finally gave her family a break and let them love and take care of her. I really disliked a couple of the characters and felt like they needed a better ousting than they got.
May 27, 2021
Lovely and truthful about life.
Definitely worth reading!!
Definitely worth reading!!
October 4, 2023
This was a "chick flick" kind of book...predictable, but sweet.
July 8, 2016
This story was SO good! I stayed up all night reading this beauty. I was so enthralled with it that I read it in a matter of hours. That’s not normal for me. I loved the theme of gaining forgiveness and strength from the Savior. I loved that music to Meg was a part of that forgiveness. That was really sweet.
I fell in love with Matt and his little girl Lilia. He was so nice and fun and she was just the cutest thing ever. Who wouldn’t want that? I also loved Meg’s sweet family and how real they were.
I’m going to be a little spoiler here for a second, so if you haven’t read this fabulous book you need to run to your nearest book store and grab this off the shelf like it’s a cure to a deadly disease! Here is the spoiler stuff. I loved the scene when Meg is giving birth and Matt runs to the hospital and paces right outside her room. All the heart faces! It was one of the sweetest thing in the world. The fact that he punched Austen made my day! The fact that he ran to the hospital to be with her even if she didn’t know he was there made my life!
This book was purely wonderful. I will never regret reading this book. This will be one I read at least once a year. It’s so powerful and sweet. Kaylee Baldwin is freaking brilliant, and should be praised for this book. I obviously am giving this book 5 stars since I have found nothing wrong with this book. Everyone needs to read this. It will leave a huge smile on your face and a heart full and contented with a “Happily Ever After”.
I fell in love with Matt and his little girl Lilia. He was so nice and fun and she was just the cutest thing ever. Who wouldn’t want that? I also loved Meg’s sweet family and how real they were.
I’m going to be a little spoiler here for a second, so if you haven’t read this fabulous book you need to run to your nearest book store and grab this off the shelf like it’s a cure to a deadly disease! Here is the spoiler stuff. I loved the scene when Meg is giving birth and Matt runs to the hospital and paces right outside her room. All the heart faces! It was one of the sweetest thing in the world. The fact that he punched Austen made my day! The fact that he ran to the hospital to be with her even if she didn’t know he was there made my life!
This book was purely wonderful. I will never regret reading this book. This will be one I read at least once a year. It’s so powerful and sweet. Kaylee Baldwin is freaking brilliant, and should be praised for this book. I obviously am giving this book 5 stars since I have found nothing wrong with this book. Everyone needs to read this. It will leave a huge smile on your face and a heart full and contented with a “Happily Ever After”.
January 6, 2013
I thought this sounded really good, but I was worried it would be too heavy for me. Maybe too dramatic or something. It wasn't. I loved it! It was all believable and actually quite beautiful. It was predictable, in a good way. I wanted it to happen. I was willing it too. And it did. I enjoyed the characters. Even with their pain and situations, I could tell what kind of people they were and I knew I wanted to get to know them better. I wanted to see good things happen for Meg and Matt. They deserved it. I felt like a part of their story.
I loved it you guys. I really did. I kind of wouldn't mind reading it again one more time before I move on to another book. It just spoke to me.
Quote:
"You can't mock the chef in her own kitchen. You're just lucky that I'm a nice girl, and you're on your way to work, or else you'd get the opportunity to taste a pre-cooked pancake, as it's dripping from your hair to your mouth." Meg smiled sweetly as she walk toward him with the bowl in her hands.
I loved it you guys. I really did. I kind of wouldn't mind reading it again one more time before I move on to another book. It just spoke to me.
Quote:
"You can't mock the chef in her own kitchen. You're just lucky that I'm a nice girl, and you're on your way to work, or else you'd get the opportunity to taste a pre-cooked pancake, as it's dripping from your hair to your mouth." Meg smiled sweetly as she walk toward him with the bowl in her hands.
March 25, 2011
I really enjoyed this debut novel by Kaylee Baldwin!! She did a terrific job with the characters.
Meg is a newlywed, but finds herself slapped with a divorce, only a few months after the wedding. Soon after that, she discovers that she's pregnant and faces the future as a single mom. I really liked that Meg wasn't perfect--she seemed so real to me: insecure, struggling with herself and the expectations she placed upon herself, and trying to figure out who she really is.
I loved the journey that she went on to rediscover herself. I loved Matt and Lilia, her new friends. They, too, had some struggles to work through. Johnny--what a character! He was a total jerk, yet a crazy/fun guy. Someone I would want to avoid, but it was good for Meg to have some closure where he was concerned. I also loved that it was an LDS story, but wasn't preachy. I loved the romance that blossomed--cute, clean, and left me totally cheering them on. I can't wait to read more books by this author!!
Meg is a newlywed, but finds herself slapped with a divorce, only a few months after the wedding. Soon after that, she discovers that she's pregnant and faces the future as a single mom. I really liked that Meg wasn't perfect--she seemed so real to me: insecure, struggling with herself and the expectations she placed upon herself, and trying to figure out who she really is.
I loved the journey that she went on to rediscover herself. I loved Matt and Lilia, her new friends. They, too, had some struggles to work through. Johnny--what a character! He was a total jerk, yet a crazy/fun guy. Someone I would want to avoid, but it was good for Meg to have some closure where he was concerned. I also loved that it was an LDS story, but wasn't preachy. I loved the romance that blossomed--cute, clean, and left me totally cheering them on. I can't wait to read more books by this author!!
January 20, 2011
Well done! Giveaway coming 1/20
I've been so impressed with the LDS Fiction I have read recently. There are some amazing new LDS authors and Kaylee Baldwin is one of them. This is a fabulous debut and I certainly hope we see more great things from Kaylee in the near future.
I really enjoy LDS fiction that has flawed characters that struggle with their faith. Meg's Melody has a great story that explores faith, family relationships, divorce, pregnancy, trials, love and loss without being cheesy or preachy. I fell in love with the characters in this story and was cheering them on as they overcame the trials they faced. This was an engaging read that I would highly recommend to any LDS reader or those who enjoy faith based clean romance.
On a side note - Meg's Melody is the perfect title for this book!
Content: Clean
Rating: 5 Stars
Source: From Author For Review
I've been so impressed with the LDS Fiction I have read recently. There are some amazing new LDS authors and Kaylee Baldwin is one of them. This is a fabulous debut and I certainly hope we see more great things from Kaylee in the near future.
I really enjoy LDS fiction that has flawed characters that struggle with their faith. Meg's Melody has a great story that explores faith, family relationships, divorce, pregnancy, trials, love and loss without being cheesy or preachy. I fell in love with the characters in this story and was cheering them on as they overcame the trials they faced. This was an engaging read that I would highly recommend to any LDS reader or those who enjoy faith based clean romance.
On a side note - Meg's Melody is the perfect title for this book!
Content: Clean
Rating: 5 Stars
Source: From Author For Review
January 27, 2011
I read this for Kaylee two summers ago and was thrilled to get to read this again. I was eager to see the changes she made and see what kinds of things she kept the same. I was very impressed all around! Kaylee's characters are realistic, and it was fun getting to know them. I LOVE the romance in this book. Not because of all the kissing (although there's some of that too) but because of the journeys the characters take to get them to where they care for each other. It is very sweet.
So basically, you have Meg, who finds out she's pregnant after her husband leaves and she must deal with her pregnancy and the betrayal of her husband. You have Matt, who is a single father and still mourning his wife's death. They are thrown together and they help each other heal and grow stronger. Their friendship is refreshing and Matt is the kind of guy every girl wants!
So basically, you have Meg, who finds out she's pregnant after her husband leaves and she must deal with her pregnancy and the betrayal of her husband. You have Matt, who is a single father and still mourning his wife's death. They are thrown together and they help each other heal and grow stronger. Their friendship is refreshing and Matt is the kind of guy every girl wants!
February 20, 2011
For being a book so outside my preferred genre (I'm a non-fiction junkie) this book wasn't too bad. It wasn't miserable to read and I wasn't rolling my eyes the whole time. However, I don't believe the reason the main character gave for just up and walking away from the church after 23 years of being a faithful attendee. Just because some guy said hello to her and paid her attention? I have found that maybe that is the FINAL straw for someone, but usually they have years of doubt and fear and resentments building up and then finally something happens to push them over. But it's never as simple as "he was the first guy that liked me, and he happened to be non-member and he pulled me away from everything I ever thought I believed"
But like I said, the book was better than its flaws. And if this is one of your preferred genres, I think you would really like it.
But like I said, the book was better than its flaws. And if this is one of your preferred genres, I think you would really like it.
February 22, 2011
Meg's Melody by Kaylee Baldwin is a delightful new LDS romance novel. The book's characters are amazingly relatable; the flow is easy and quick-paced; and the conclusion is one you'll wait anxiously for on the edge of your seat.
This book pulled me in from the start. Meg seems to be left behind again and again in her life, and I think that is something we can all relate to at one point or another. She is jealous of her sister's marriage, her mother's and sister's close relationship, and everyone else who's lives seem to fall perfectly into place.
Still, I loved how Meg took a fighter's stance at her circumstances and plunged on ahead even when there was little hope things would turn out okay.
The romance element is great too, and I found myself hating one possible suitor and cheering for the other. I'm sure you'll do the same when you read it!
This book pulled me in from the start. Meg seems to be left behind again and again in her life, and I think that is something we can all relate to at one point or another. She is jealous of her sister's marriage, her mother's and sister's close relationship, and everyone else who's lives seem to fall perfectly into place.
Still, I loved how Meg took a fighter's stance at her circumstances and plunged on ahead even when there was little hope things would turn out okay.
The romance element is great too, and I found myself hating one possible suitor and cheering for the other. I'm sure you'll do the same when you read it!
May 1, 2011
This is a modern lds fiction that is on the Whitney Award finalist list. I found myself getting caught up in the story. It held an interesting twist with the main characters pregnancy and how her relationship developed with Matt Wilkes. I enjoyed her own self discovery of her true worth. Dr. Wilkes was a delightful love interest character with his own stage of developments to go through as well.
Amazon Product Description:
It's only after her husband leaves that Meg finds out she's pregnant. Now facing the prospect of single parenthood, she'll have to rely on the family she pushed away, the church she abandoned, and an unexpected friendship to see her through. This touching story combines romance with real conflicts to remind you it's never too late to find love - if you know where to look.
Amazon Product Description:
It's only after her husband leaves that Meg finds out she's pregnant. Now facing the prospect of single parenthood, she'll have to rely on the family she pushed away, the church she abandoned, and an unexpected friendship to see her through. This touching story combines romance with real conflicts to remind you it's never too late to find love - if you know where to look.
February 26, 2011
It was a sweet story and if I had time I could have easily finished it in a few readings. I like that it didn't shove the Mormon doctorine down your throat and was watered down enough that it could be grouped with Christian fiction. However it highly alluded to the fact that if Meg hadn't left her faith (for a non-LDS man none-the-less) then she wouldn't be in that situation. I wanted to strangle Johnny (so it was refreshing to know that he wasn't a super good Mormon boy). I also thought that the author could have brought up Meg's refusal to sing earlier in the story. It seemed contrived and thrown in halfway to bring about an explanation for the book's title. I loved Matt but hated that everyone just assumed relationships between Johnny and Matt because she talked to them.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 3, 2015
The fact that I couldn't put this book down and finished it in less than a week should say something. From start to finish, this book was am amazing.
I know I have mentioned this before, but I am one of those that tire of the formulated LDS novels. I often look for something a little different, and this is one of them. Kaylee Baldwin writes a unique story that still has the good feeling that you find in LDS literature, but steps away from the formula.
My copy had several questions in the back, making it ideal for book groups. In fact, I feel the book could be enjoyed by non-members as well as the most active, it is that well written.
I hope to read more from this great author in the future!!!
I know I have mentioned this before, but I am one of those that tire of the formulated LDS novels. I often look for something a little different, and this is one of them. Kaylee Baldwin writes a unique story that still has the good feeling that you find in LDS literature, but steps away from the formula.
My copy had several questions in the back, making it ideal for book groups. In fact, I feel the book could be enjoyed by non-members as well as the most active, it is that well written.
I hope to read more from this great author in the future!!!
March 7, 2011
(Genre:LDS fiction/romance) Good LDS girl Meg, drifts away from her family and values while away at college and ends up marrying a nonmember. The marriage doesn't last long (he cheats on her) and this book starts with her realizing that he has left her and filed for divorce. A month later she is officially single again but then realizes that she is pregnant. Meg struggles to come to grips with her mistakes and find a way back spiritually, while dealing with the consequences of her choices.
This was an enjoyable read (hence the 3 stars) although I did feel like there were a few weak points in the story.
This was an enjoyable read (hence the 3 stars) although I did feel like there were a few weak points in the story.
April 8, 2015
Mormon romance (didn't realize that)
Widowed single dad and newly divorced single mom. Hmmm, wonder where this could go?
Just too many things that fell flat with this story, including unnecessary details. Meg goes shopping for maternity clothes. At the mall. And moans about budget. (Why didn't she hit a thrift shop or consignment store, or ask at church?) What's up with Lilia's desire to change clothes every time she splashes water on herself (this is mentioned twice, and I guess the author is trying to show that Meg was helping her to overcome this issue?) I also have a realllllly hard time believing that Johnny wouldn't mind the baby factor and pursue Meg so strongly.
Widowed single dad and newly divorced single mom. Hmmm, wonder where this could go?
Just too many things that fell flat with this story, including unnecessary details. Meg goes shopping for maternity clothes. At the mall. And moans about budget. (Why didn't she hit a thrift shop or consignment store, or ask at church?) What's up with Lilia's desire to change clothes every time she splashes water on herself (this is mentioned twice, and I guess the author is trying to show that Meg was helping her to overcome this issue?) I also have a realllllly hard time believing that Johnny wouldn't mind the baby factor and pursue Meg so strongly.
February 9, 2011
A sweet book telling a story of love, loss, and hope in the future. Meg came home from work to find a note from her husband that simply said, "I'm sorry." And just like that her world turned upside down. A divorce, followed shortly by the discovery that she was pregnant with her ex-husband's baby, are the just beginning. Worse are her feelings of low self-worth. She gave up so much for her ex (particularly her activity in the church), and now she is climbing her way back to who she really is inside. Along the way she meets someone who might just heal her heart, if she will let him.
May 4, 2011
Pixar is not just for kids their motto-"Story is King" applies to writers of ALL genres. A well written story is what makes Stephanie Meyer a rock star while the rest of us can only keep trying.
I tried to sympathize with Meg but too many details were glaringly absent starting with the characters psyche. People just don't act like this IRL. How many divorcee's in YOUR home ward wouldn't be trampling poor Meg into the ground just to get a piece of Matt or Johnny-the last two single men left on earth not addicted to porn? Yeah, I thought so.
Sorry Kaylee, but Meg's Melody falls flat.
I tried to sympathize with Meg but too many details were glaringly absent starting with the characters psyche. People just don't act like this IRL. How many divorcee's in YOUR home ward wouldn't be trampling poor Meg into the ground just to get a piece of Matt or Johnny-the last two single men left on earth not addicted to porn? Yeah, I thought so.
Sorry Kaylee, but Meg's Melody falls flat.
December 13, 2010
I recently read this fine book by exciting new author Kaylee Baldwin. Kaylee has drawn such real characters and made their situations full of tension and tenderness. I enjoyed the story, and sometimes I find myself wondering how those people are doing now...like they were real. It's a good, clean LDS read, and has an interesting twist: girl, pregnant, gets dumped by husband and must face pregnancy alone, but meets interesting new OB-GYN... The joy is in the journey of Meg's life.
March 3, 2011
I was close to giving this book 4 stars, but I really wanted to see more of Meg's musical view of the world come into play. Her mother's "melody" is only mentioned once. It was a really cool and unique concept but is only touched upon once more when Matt pries it from her. This characterization was a fabulous idea and would have made the story richer, but for some reason was glossed over. Interesting plot overall.
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