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The American Woman: A story of hope, disappointment and new beginnings (at the Dream Café series) Kindle Edition

by R J Gould (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
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When it’s impossible to forget is it possible to forgive?

Jennifer is stuck doing dead end waitressing jobs, her naïve dream of Hollywood stardom in tatters. Gareth, an IT consultant on a temporary contract, is the unlikely customer at Giulio’s Diner in the downbeat part of Los Angeles where she is now working.

It shouldn’t be a perfect match, the attractive, outgoing waitress from Idaho and the shy, good looker from Wales, but when it comes to relationships nothing is predictable, is it?

They move from state to state and when Gareth’s work in America dries up, Jennifer follows him to Britain. Everything changes. What is she supposed to do when she discovers that she’s been fed a pack of lies?

Now living alone in London, Jennifer is a regular at the popular Dream Café with a great job and a lovely set of friends, but it’s impossible to cast aside the wonderful memories of her time together with Gareth.

Were his lies justified? Are they forgivable? And most importantly, should she be giving Gareth the second chance he so desperately wants?

[This is a stand-alone novel in the ‘at the Dream Café’ series]

What book bloggers say about The American Woman:

“Filled with romance, family, friendships, dreams, regrets, hopes and so much more. This is a book that will keep you laughing, have you shedding some tears and also shouting at a few unlikeable characters while you’re at it!”Bookworm86

“Not just a love story; it’s a profound exploration of the complexities of human relationships. The masterful storytelling and well-developed characters make this book a compelling and unforgettable read.” Reviewthichkandthin

“A beautifully written contemporary novel, looking at life in a realistic and warm-hearted way.” EmmabBooks

“A book I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys well written contemporary romance.” Beyond the Books

“Wonderful characters and a rollercoaster storyline that really played on your emotions. Simply superb.” Jolene’s Book Corner

“Grabs the attention to make the reader feel as though they are part of the story and at the heart of the action.” Ginger Book Geek

What book bloggers say about author R J Gould:

“This is the first book I have read by Gould, but with such descriptive writing it is easy to see why people keep coming back for more.” Kirsty Reviews Books

“R J Gould has an easy writing style that means you find yourself fully immersed in the storyline from the outset.” Pickled Thoughts and Pinot

“When an R.J. Gould book is released, I know I need to read it. His skill of storytelling is great, he creates characters that tug on my heartstrings.” Beyond the Books

“This is my first time coming across author RJ Gould's work and I'm liking what he has to offer.” BookReviewsforU

“My first book by this author and I will be looking at more in the future.” EmmaBookaholic

“R J Gould’s writing style is clear and easy with the reader feeling completely engrossed in his books.” ItaPixie’s Book Corner

“The first book that I have read from R J Gould. The first thing I noticed with RJ’s writing is how descriptive he is in his storytelling.” Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews
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A gripping and emotionally charged novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate thought-provoking stories about love, trust, and forgiveness. R.J. Gould's masterful storytelling and well-developed characters make this book a compelling and unforgettable read. Reviewthichkandthin

Filled with romance, family, friendships, dreams, regrets, hopes and so much more, this is a book that will keep you laughing, have you shedding some tears and also shouting at a few unlikeable characters while you're at it. Bookworm86

The author certainly knows how to grab the attention and draw them into what proves to be an intriguing read. R. J. Gould clearly cares about his characters and this shines through in the vivid and realistic way in which he describes them, making the reader feel as though they are part of the story and at the heart of the action. Ginger Book Geek

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The American Woman, a lovely easy read with wonderful characters and a rollercoaster storyline that really plays on your emotions. It was also refreshing to read a romantic novel that was written by a male. Simply superb. Jolene's Book Corner

When an R.J. Gould book is released, I know I need to read it. His skill of storytelling is great, the pages flying by as I get to know these new characters. A book and series I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys well written contemporary romance. Beyond the Books

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CCYSWVJ3
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 28, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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R J Gould

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R J Gould is a rare male member of the UK Romantic Novelists’ Association, writing contemporary fiction about relationships using a mix of wry humour and pathos to describe the tragi-comic life journeys of his protagonists. He has been published by Headline Accent and Lume Books and also self-publishes.

Before becoming a full-time author he worked in the educational and charity sectors. In addition to his addiction to telling stories, he has somewhat milder addictions to playing tennis, watching film noir cinema, completing Wordle and eating dried mango slices.

R J Gould lives in Cambridge, England.

You can connect with him at www.rjgould.info, on twitter and Instagram @rjgould_author, and on Facebook at RJGouldauthor

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  • Sue Baker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2023
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    I really enjoyed this book, I liked the way the relationship between Jennifer and Gareth was shared via flash back chapters while we watched Jennifer living her current life in London.
    I had not read the two previous books and it didn’t take away my pleasure of reading this book, it works as a standalone perfectly ( although saying that I would like to read the other books now as I loved the community feel)
    I found Jennifer to be really interesting and I was rooting for her to achieve her dreams. Seeing her muddling through her difficult times was inspiring, she was brave to do what she did and I was happy where she ended up at the end of the book.
    Not wanting to give away any spoilers I won’t go into any specific details, but I did like the twists of fate sprinkled throughout the story.
    I loved the travelling around part of the story and the author is very good at sharing descriptions of places and characters. I’m definitely going to look out for more books by this author.
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  • Ahsokasanity
    4.0 out of 5 stars A forty year old woman protagonist?- revelation
    Reviewed in Australia on November 29, 2024
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    I'm having fun with RJ's mix of characters, and it's always fun to drop in on the mains from other books in the series. This possibly gives the books their soap opera feel.
    Interesting that this one is written in the first person as Jennifer the American would be actor / waitress.
    I liked her. I was sad initially with her incapability to move on from her broken relationship, but getting it all to go right was a fun journey. Not sure about the work related sexual assault - I guess it would be less realistic if it was reported. To authorities. It seems like so much trouble, but leads to the perpetrator most likely acting that way again and perhaps escalating the behaviour- yuck.
    Happy to go on to Team Spirit
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  • k
    4.0 out of 5 stars ENJOYABLE
    Reviewed in Australia on October 2, 2023
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    It took a while for me to remember the characters and their histories from the other Dream Cafe books, and I initially found the alternating chapters spanning 30+ years somewhat off-putting . However, this is a “gentle “ novel, easy to read, with down to earth, realistic characters.
    Richard Gould’s writing is honest and entertaining, and he is an author whose books I approach with anticipation and pleasure.
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