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The Cherries: Faith, Hope, Happiness. Does she dare? Paperback – February 21, 2019

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 72 ratings

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When they have broken you, when you have been humiliated, bullied, deserted and destitute, can you find a place where you may dare to be happy? Susan travels with her mother, escaping a life of heartbreak and poverty in the city, to live with their one remaining friend in a small rural village. At twenty Susan is still bound by the trauma of her youth, but starts to blossom into womanhood, thanks to the tender encouragement of Luke, the eccentric occupant of ‘The Cherries’, who lives surrounded by books and art. It is a journey of tears and laughter, helping to heal mind and spirit. But can the past ever be truly behind you? Feeling safe and secure at last, mother and daughter nurture artistic talents that they had long since thought worthless, and their lives take directions they could never have imagined.Yet, amongst the kindness and love in their new community, there lies hidden grief and a long-suppressed secret that must come to light. Something that might force Susan to another life beyond the confines of the village.
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D. B. Carter lives with his family on the edge of a small town nestled amongst the rolling hills of rural Devon, England. The son of two nomadic artists, he grew up in a world of creativity, studying painting techniques under his parents' tutelage. In his 20s, he went to university and followed a career in science and later commerce, running his own business for twenty years. A lifelong bibliophile, he is firmly of the opinion that there is no such thing as too many books, only insufficient shelf space; it was his love of classical literature, of Dickens and Brontë, that led to the creation of "The Cherries". His philosophy is, "If we look for the good, we will find it."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mirador Publishing (February 21, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 319 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1912601753
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1912601752
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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D. B. Carter lives with his family on the edge of a small town nestled amongst the rolling hills of rural Devon, England.

The son of two nomadic artists, he grew up in a world of creativity, studying painting techniques under his parents' tutelage. In his 20s, he went to university and followed a career in science and later commerce, running his own business for twenty years.

A lifelong bibliophile, he is firmly of the opinion that there is no such thing as too many books, only insufficient shelf space; it was his love of classical literature, of Dickens and Brontë, that led to the creation of "The Cherries."

His philosophy is, "If we look for the good, we will find it."

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Customers find the story charming and endearing. They praise the well-written, eloquent prose that allows them to fill in the details and enter the world. The characters are relatable and visually come alive. Readers describe the book as heartwarming and inviting. The religious content is not judgmental and integrates relevant subjects sensitively and realistically. It leaves readers feeling good and with a smile on their face. Customers appreciate the beautiful rural setting and diversity of people they meet.

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10 customers mention "Story quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's charm and engaging characters. They find it a heartwarming tale of love, courage, and kindness. The book portrays life in a rich way, with emotional and physical struggles. Readers appreciate the ending as emotional and heartwarming. Overall, they describe it as a lovely Christian romance that makes dreams come true.

"First of all kudos to this wonderful story. Well written and it was the type of story I needed on a day where things have not been going so well...." Read more

"...I was able to relate to her pain, her emotions, her doubts, and her goals while she was trying to heal from an abusive past and stand up on her feet...." Read more

"...This is a life tale that enchanted this reader, highly recommended!" Read more

"...This is a charming and endearing story. A story of growth and redemption and just all the complications of life and the variety of people you meet..." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written with eloquent prose. They enjoy reading about the simplicity, diversity, and protective nature of the rural town. The author has successfully shown Susan's growth from the first book. Readers appreciate the subtle descriptions that allow them to fill in the details and enter the world. Overall, it's a warm and fuzzy read.

"...Beautifully written and yes there are some religious overtones, though they are not the core of the story, so if you don’t like religious overtones..." Read more

"D.B. Carter weaves a rich, exceedingly well-written, portrayal of faith, hope and happiness, perfectly encapsulated within the pages of The Cherries...." Read more

"...I particularly enjoyed reading about the simplicity, diversity, and the protective nature of life in the English Countryside...." Read more

"...Other than that, this is a warm and fuzzy read!" Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the relatable characters and vivid descriptions of the scenery. The book's characters are well-developed and visually appealing.

"...story allowed me to put my self into their shoes and understand the characters even better which made it for an even better read...." Read more

"...Carter makes the characters in The Cherries visually come alive, each written so well-rounded they become someone you truly care about and each page..." Read more

"...in the details and enter the world and the lives of well-drawn, complex characters...." Read more

"...He masterfully crafts them into the charm of relatable characters, such as to become like endearing friends...." Read more

6 customers mention "Heartwarming"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and enjoyable. They describe it as a charming, endearing story that portrays faith, hope, and happiness.

"...(real life is unfortunately messy), that will open your eyes, warm your heart, and have you believe if it’s meant to be, it will be...." Read more

"...Overall, The Cherries is a sweet, smooth, easy read that leaves the reader feeling good and with a smile on their face." Read more

"...Author D.B. Carter's, The Cherries, is a heartwarming, bittersweet read that keeps you glued to the page--waiting to see what will happen next...." Read more

"4.5 stars This is a charming and endearing story...." Read more

6 customers mention "Religious content"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's religious content. They find it non-judgmental and well-written, portraying faith, hope, and happiness in a sensitive and realistic manner. The author brilliantly integrates difficult and challenging subjects into the story without being overbearing. The book is Christian-based but easy to read past if not. Readers treasure and discuss the books for generations due to their eloquent prose and life complications.

"D.B. Carter weaves a rich, exceedingly well-written, portrayal of faith, hope and happiness, perfectly encapsulated within the pages of The Cherries...." Read more

"...A story of growth and redemption and just all the complications of life and the variety of people you meet and how little things that you do can..." Read more

"...town but the multi-faceted plot touches on many difficult and relevant subjects in a sensitive but realistic manner...." Read more

"...have gone from this world, these books are treasured and discussed for generations, due to their eloquent prose...." Read more

5 customers mention "Enjoyment"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it an easy, enjoyable read that leaves them feeling good and with a smile on their face. Readers describe it as a great debut novel.

"...Overall, The Cherries is a sweet, smooth, easy read that leaves the reader feeling good and with a smile on their face." Read more

"...If you are looking for a well-paced and enjoyable novel that is not dark and full of zombies and the undead, this is for you...." Read more

"It has been such a pleasure reading this book @DBCarterAuthor thank you for the wonderful story of love, courage and ultimate kindness...." Read more

"Amazing Debut Novel!..." Read more

4 customers mention "Scenery"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's scenery. They find it transports them to a beautiful rural town in the English countryside with subtle descriptions.

"...We meet the residents of a charming village, buoyed by the efforts of many...." Read more

"...DB Carter manages to create this beautiful rural town with subtle description, allowing the reader to fill in the details and enter the world and..." Read more

"...Filled with local color, The Cherries transports the reader to the verdant English countryside where love awaits and dreams come true." Read more

"...book has it all, a beautiful romance, relatable characters, and gorgeous scenery. I laughed, cried, and was frustrated through out...." Read more

3 customers mention "Diversity"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the variety of life and people they meet.

"...It’s timely, diverse and with a sensitivity towards difficult topics of bullying and attempted rape (real life is unfortunately messy), that will..." Read more

"...I particularly enjoyed reading about the simplicity, diversity, and the protective nature of life in the English Countryside...." Read more

"...redemption and just all the complications of life and the variety of people you meet and how little things that you do can change others lives..." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019
    First of all kudos to this wonderful story. Well written and it was the type of story I needed on a day where things have not been going so well. Reading The Cherries: Faith, Hope and Happiness. Does She dare? Made me think about the fact that some people have it worse than others but in spite of the obstacles that one faces they can overcome and persevere. Beautifully written and yes there are some religious overtones, though they are not the core of the story, so if you don’t like religious overtones then this book might not be for you. Once I began reading it I kept reading it nonstop. In many ways the realism of the story allowed me to put my self into their shoes and understand the characters even better which made it for an even better read. Again, well written, good developed characters and a story that kept me wanting more and more. A must read for you.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020
    D.B. Carter weaves a rich, exceedingly well-written, portrayal of faith, hope and happiness, perfectly encapsulated within the pages of The Cherries. It’s timely, diverse and with a sensitivity towards difficult topics of bullying and attempted rape (real life is unfortunately messy), that will open your eyes, warm your heart, and have you believe if it’s meant to be, it will be. If it’s not, how to survive that, too, and journey on.

    Carter makes the characters in The Cherries visually come alive, each written so well-rounded they become someone you truly care about and each page turns faster as their struggles, their thoughts, their unerring faith, their happiness becomes paramount to you to see where it ends.

    It’s not all cherry blossoms, I’ll warn you. Carter throws a few wicked punches, they’ll keep you on your toes, but hang tight. Trust me.

    I can’t recommend this novel enough, it’s a must read.

    P.S. Prepare for bunny love. (That’s all I’m saying)
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2019
    The Cherries is a beautiful, heart-warming novel. The story follows a turning point in the life of the main character, Susan, a 19-year-old woman who moves to the English countryside with the hopes of starting her life over. From the get go, I was transported into Susan’s world and shown her emotional and physical struggles. As a reader, this allowed me to connect with Susan and everyone in her world. I was able to relate to her pain, her emotions, her doubts, and her goals while she was trying to heal from an abusive past and stand up on her feet. I appreciate the fact that the author kept this as real as possible despite this being a work of fiction.
    I particularly enjoyed reading about the simplicity, diversity, and the protective nature of life in the English Countryside. The main theme of the book is the importance of starting over and not giving up in the face of adversity. The drama that has been intricately woven into the various relationships, both romantic and otherwise supports this main theme. The author has successfully and beautifully shown Susan’s growth from the first time we meet her to when we say Goodbye. It was heart warming to see that growth. There is a slight drag in the middle of the book while we wait to see what steps Susan will take, these few chapters could’ve been paced to move slightly faster.
    Overall, The Cherries is a sweet, smooth, easy read that leaves the reader feeling good and with a smile on their face.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2019
    Mother and daughter, Marian and Susan, have endured many of life's bitter dramas with their only escape being to stay with their life long friend, Vivian. Beaten down by years of abuse, they've lost all their material goods, arriving at Vivian's with literally the clothes on their back. Next door at The Cherries, their new neighbors, Luke and Dominic, watch as these broken souls arrive. All of their lives are about to change.

    We meet the residents of a charming village, buoyed by the efforts of many. There are secrets, fears, and those in poor health---but that doesn't stop the uplifting attitudes and spirit of community, even when dealing with the cruel acts of a few. Marian and Susan are soon thriving in their new environs and are given the chance for a major life upgrade. New friendships, creative passions, and the gift of self confidence and trust allow each woman to bloom and grow. Romance is in the air as friendships blossom for some, but will past doubts and judgements destroy their newfound happiness?

    Author D.B. Carter's, The Cherries, is a heartwarming, bittersweet read that keeps you glued to the page--waiting to see what will happen next. As the characters and their situations unfold, we get to know their hopes and dreams, and the fears that sometimes paralyze them, spiritually and physically. The story's finale will keep you on pins and needles to the very end. This is a life tale that enchanted this reader, highly recommended!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2020
    4.5 stars

    This is a charming and endearing story. A story of growth and redemption and just all the complications of life and the variety of people you meet and how little things that you do can change others lives greatly. The plot is subtle, it often seems like there is no direct linear plot there in that it doesnt follow the normal plot format. I didnt mind the religious overtones even though I am spirtiual and not religious. Many different types of people and beliefs are shown and respected in this book. The main thing that I didnt care for was that most of the chapters were really long and should have been broken down into more chapters. Other than that, this is a warm and fuzzy read!

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  • Awordsworth
    5.0 out of 5 stars You’ll want to read it again!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2019
    The Cherries is a book to be relished, every word savoured. Multi-layered and beautifully written, it covers many universal themes but does so subtly, without being obvious. Though rich in detail, it’s the well-developed characters that draw you in and keep you turning the pages. This is no simple romance, nor ordinary family saga. You are taken on a journey through adversity, self-discovery, friendship, community, challenge and loss. You’ll feel sorry when you’ve finished reading but you’ll carry the characters with you. Deep down you know you’ll likely read The Cherries again.
  • Sun
    4.0 out of 5 stars Storytelling? No, this is Story Magic.
    Reviewed in India on May 8, 2020
    Yes, story magic indeed. It casted a spell on my eyes. The soothing slow start of hope as Susan and her mother left behind a life that had nothing for them, spoke to a part of me, and I suspect, it spoke to everyone who's read this book. The need for a fresh start, is something all of us have craved at some dismal point in our lives. Sometimes, we succeed in attaining that happiness and sometimes we don't. Seeing Susan and her mother embrace that new beginning was heart-warming to see.
    Then of course, without spilling the beans, I watched, yes watched not read (it's Story Magic, I tell you) with glee their happy moments. I felt a heavy burden in my heart during the darkness in their lives, almost as if they were people I knew.
    DB Carter does an amazing job of drawing in his readers. I felt the calming atmosphere of the English countryside as Marian drove through it. Plus I enjoyed the snippets of historical information.
    The Cherries explores certain critical questions, asking without posing them. Acceptance, hope, forgiveness and living in the moment as we embrace our happiness. I can understand why the author chose some of these words as the book title for they do indeed explain The Cherries in a nutshell.
    All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed it. My only complaint is that I didn't get to see a few characters that appeared in the beginning as much as I would have liked. But it is a story of life, so I understand. People come, people go.
    Finally, while it is a romance I would say the Cherries is also a slice of life read. So if you enjoy reading those types of books, then you will love this one.
  • Wahi rek
    5.0 out of 5 stars A warm and inspiring story!
    Reviewed in France on September 30, 2019
    This romance is simply astounding! A good story of love, courage, hope,
    determination, faith, forgiveness and tolerance.. All very well told that I was completely enthralled by the characters and everything. Perfectly detailed, so that we can easily imagine all the scenes as if we live there!
    Certainly, I cried a lot through scenes of faith or powerful emotions, but I also smiled at many scenes of joy.
    Waiting to read more from DB Carter.
  • Rod Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read, well written and compelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2019
    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The author develops his characters well and they come to life quickly, I found myself completely immersed in the story immediately. There is a strong overall tone of how life can deal us good and bad experiences and we get to see how these twists and turns affect each of the characters. In general you are left with a good feeling and I really enjoyed the main character's journey through the early part of her life. I am really keen to find out what happens to some of the other characters later in their story, if we are fortunate enough to see a follow up book in the future. All in all, a superb first novel from an exciting new writer. I suspect we will be hearing a lot about D.B.Carter as his writing career continues. Highly recommended, even for those like me, for which this is not their preferred genre.
  • Amy
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Story
    Reviewed in Australia on April 28, 2021
    This was a sweet, heart-warming tale. The title mentions 'Faith' and so leads you to believe it might be religious but it is not the main focus of the storyline. The author includes a lot of social issues into his characters - possibly too many? But if you love the drama then you might not feel the same when you read this. Give it a read - it's a nice book.