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The Miracle Girl Kindle Edition

by T. B. Markinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 822 ratings

To secure a loving future, she must shed an addicting past.

Newspaper publisher and world traveler JJ Cavendish continually feels pressured to live up to her Miracle Girl nickname. Not many people know she’s living a carefully crafted lie. She may not hide ties to the LGBT community, but she does hide past struggles with addiction.

When the Colorado native is handpicked to take the helm at a dying Denver newspaper, she ends up reconnecting with her long lost love in this contemporary lesbian romance. Only there’s a catch. If JJ fires the most belligerent editor at the paper, she risks losing the love of her life.

Mid-afternoon office romps abound in this romantic comedy while also focusing on what it takes for a newspaper to remain relevant in this age of social media.

Must JJ lose everything in order to gain a life more fully her own?

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The Miracle Girl
The Fall Girl

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B010BHXMGA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ T. B. Markinson
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 6, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
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  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Miracle Girl
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 822 ratings

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T. B. Markinson

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TB Markinson is an American who’s recently returned to the US after a seven-year stint in the UK and Ireland. When she isn’t writing, she’s traveling the world, watching sports on the telly, visiting pubs in New England, or reading. Not necessarily in that order.

Her novels have hit Amazon bestseller lists for lesbian fiction and lesbian romance.

She cohosts the Lesbians Who Write Podcast (lesbianswhowrite.com) with Clare Lydon. TB also runs I Heart Lesfic (iheartlesfic.com), a place for authors and fans of lesfic to come together to celebrate lesbian fiction.

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Customers enjoy this suspenseful novel with a satisfying happy ending, praising its robust characters that add steam to the story. The book features excellent writing that feels like real life, and customers appreciate its pacing, particularly how it incorporates real-life addiction themes. Customers find the book emotionally charged and funny, with one review noting how the author captures the newspaper business well.

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44 customers mention "Storyline"42 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it suspenseful with a satisfying happy ending, and one customer mentions that it kept them intrigued from start to finish.

"This is a love story, but also deals,with various human frailties including addiction and fears...." Read more

"...There is plenty of angst, and the pacing is fast, but the story works well as a whole, and wraps up nicely." Read more

"...This story was great and I have a feeling after reading some books by her that there is a common theme besides the obvious one...." Read more

"...surprise with the different tone, but the characters were good, the story solid, and the sex scenes very nicely done...." Read more

39 customers mention "Readability"39 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable, with one describing it as a heart-wrenching good read.

"...An enjoyable read with mature characters." Read more

"...I found it to be an enjoyable read...." Read more

"...giving this book five stars because the author knows how to keep the reader enthralled...." Read more

"Good series!..." Read more

23 customers mention "Character development"23 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, finding them robust and adding steam to the story, with one customer noting they are very human.

"...The characters are strong though, and the dialogue is well written as characters tell others off in eloquent and well written ways...." Read more

"...caught me a bit by surprise with the different tone, but the characters were good, the story solid, and the sex scenes very nicely done...." Read more

"...You know, great writing, great characters, and a universal theme that would have me feeling for and pulling for the protagonist...." Read more

"...includes multidimensional characters who are intriguing, complex and very human. There's loss, struggles, obstacles and redemption...." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting that it appears like real life, with one customer specifically mentioning how well the author captures the newspaper business.

"...is well written as characters tell others off in eloquent and well written ways. An enjoyable read with mature characters." Read more

"...You see, the writing and characters are as good as ever, but some of the "actions" within the story transported me outside of my old broad..." Read more

"...TB's wonderful writing style includes multidimensional characters who are intriguing, complex and very human...." Read more

"...to The Miracle Girl with family members, and I thought the writing was spot on. Very well done!" Read more

16 customers mention "Pacing"12 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, noting its perfect timing and strong lead characters.

"...Very well done!" Read more

"...I love everything about this book. It was fast paced, sexy, and the funny parts had me laughing so hard...." Read more

"This second chance for love was well written and quite arousing. Love is a beautiful woman, and the media has been madness...." Read more

"I did enjoy this book - it's well crafted and original. The story's premise is generally believable, but skitters off course a few times...." Read more

5 customers mention "Emotional content"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally charged.

"...There's loss, struggles, obstacles and redemption. The emotions and intensity are hot!!! There's something for everyone in this book...." Read more

"I have enjoyed this great heartfelt story of two women that fell in love in college yet both were scared then meeting 20 years later made good come..." Read more

"...Kept me up til early hours to finish it. Lots of emotional punches, both good and right to the stomach...." Read more

"...The story was intricate, detailed, emotional and enjoyable, perhaps more a 3.5 than a 4 but I upped it cause I like the author." Read more

4 customers mention "Humor"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book funny.

"...a little bit more light-hearted than T.B.'s earlier books, so there's a bit more humor, too. And ya know. That other stuff...." Read more

"...It was fast paced, sexy, and the funny parts had me laughing so hard. It gets five stars from me and very highly recommended...." Read more

"...A funny, heart wrenching good read!" Read more

"I loved this book. It was delightful and entertaining. Will be sharing with my friends." Read more

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  • Elizabeth M. Norman
    5.0 out of 5 stars a strong story with strong characters
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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    This is a love story, but also deals,with various human frailties including addiction and fears. The characters are strong though, and the dialogue is well written as characters tell others off in eloquent and well written ways. An enjoyable read with mature characters.
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  • Issy W
    4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2023
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    There is a lot more to this book than it seems at first glance - a lot more to the moniker of Miracle Girl than one assumes. JJ hasn't had life easy, and the prologue is heart wrenching on its own.

    But this really is the story of what happens 20 years later, of getting that second chance, and how JJ deals with her task of trying to save the newspaper along with the rekindling of her relationship with Claire. Of course, nothing is straightforward.

    I found it to be an enjoyable read. JJ has been through a lot, and goes through a lot, but even then there is character growth, and seeing the relationship develop is always worth it. There is plenty of angst, and the pacing is fast, but the story works well as a whole, and wraps up nicely.
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  • Joseph Ayers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023
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    I’m giving this book five stars because the author knows how to keep the reader enthralled. This story was great and I have a feeling after reading some books by her that there is a common theme besides the obvious one. Addiction is a powerful force that grips all of us and it can come in so many different forms. Anyway, I thought about marking this four stars because the great reveal wasn’t climactic enough and I felt she rushed the ending. Whether that was to meet a deadline or she had another story formulating in her mind, it was greatly disappointing that the reveal was left up to the reader to paint for themselves. She deserves five stars and the markdown but I love this author’s body of work to not give her a four.
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  • iamgrewt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good; some bits unexpected
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
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    Got this for the story on JJ as I was reading the Lost series; so some of those blanks are filling in. Plan to read The Fall Girl for the rest. I was so used to the humor prevalent in other books that this one caught me a bit by surprise with the different tone, but the characters were good, the story solid, and the sex scenes very nicely done. Broached addiction and related impact well. Seemed to wrap up rather quickly, but maybe some loose ends will reconcile in next book. Definitely recommend. Would have liked to have seen more of the mysterious assistant explored in this but maybe there can be some future spinoff...?
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  • Susan Flett Swiderski
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hotter Than the Norm
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015
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    I've enjoyed all of this author's other books, so when I settled down with this one, I fully expected more of the same. You know, great writing, great characters, and a universal theme that would have me feeling for and pulling for the protagonist. I figured, like her other books, it might make me angry, or make me laugh, or maybe even make me shed a tear or two. But I didn't expect it to make me... swallow my false teeth. Just kidding. I don't actually wear falsies, but if I did, I might have swallowed 'em. As it was, it just made me... blush.

    You see, the writing and characters are as good as ever, but some of the "actions" within the story transported me outside of my old broad comfort zone, and smack dab into the land of Erotica. Okay, now don't get me wrong. I realize many many other people consider Erotica to be a very desirable destination, so they thoroughly enjoy books that take them to the land of licking, sucking, and sticking, but me? I was looking for a destination a little less... um... shall we say... exciting? Something more along the lines of Topeka...

    Oh hush. No offense to Topeka. That's the first name that popped into my head. (I've never even BEEN to Topeka... I'm sure it's quite lovely.)

    Bottom line, if you enjoy erotica, and aren't offended by coarse language, you will LOVE this book. Like I said, the writing is still terrific, and so are the characters. The story line is a little bit more light-hearted than T.B.'s earlier books, so there's a bit more humor, too. And ya know. That other stuff. That toe-curling stuff.

    So buy it! Read it! Enjoy it! Just don't expect to end up in Topeka, because... "This isn't Kansas anymore, Toto!"
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  • Walter J Wallace
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good story...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2015
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    Good series!
    On the fence with this story --: but i did a reread and i finally understand all the 'why's' on the substance and depth of this storyline. Readers got to endure some of JJ's past pain and struggles because of all the little bits and piece of background sentences that the author mention while she (JJ) was thinking of her life back then. Good chemistry and storytelling at times -- just did not like the push pull and indecisiveness between them.
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  • Kathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars for rekindled love!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2018
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    This book is not the typical young people exploring their sexuality and fearful of coming out. This is a mature story of two women finding each other again after 25 years. Their journeys have been so completely different, but their love has never changed for one another. TB's wonderful writing style includes multidimensional characters who are intriguing, complex and very human. There's loss, struggles, obstacles and redemption. The emotions and intensity are hot!!! There's something for everyone in this book.

    I cannot wait to read the next book in her series, The Fall Girl. There is so much more to JJ and Claire's story. Again, TB, has me hooked!
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  • BlueRoseBobbie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I truly enjoyed this one
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2016
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    As with all of Ms. Markinson's books, I truly enjoyed this one. I generally give her books 4 stars because they are really enjoyable, but this one I thought deserved 5. You can tell how Miss Markinson's writing has really tightened up with each successive book, and I found the dialogue to be more realistic, and the characters to be even more well-rounded than in previous books.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the story line, and I found the subject matter to be handled in a very realistic way. I don't want to include any spoilers, but I have experience with much of what happens to The Miracle Girl with family members, and I thought the writing was spot on. Very well done!
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  • handy andy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard, soft, heart melting.....
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2021
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    I think I’m fast becoming polyamorous..... JJ yes and Claire of course but Cora is also a winner for me. So good, she deserves more than a medal.
    I couldn’t leave this story for five minutes; I was so “in it” that it almost hurt at times.
    I love your work, TBM.... Thank you for another great read.
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  • Monique S
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not exactly a cozy romance
    Reviewed in France on August 21, 2020
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    Miracle Girl isn’t a cosy romance and I am starting to doubt, whether it is actually possible to write one with the setting being the corporate world. It is not a bad book, mind you, but there is much pain, that is all too close to the real world to feel comfortable with.

    TB’s writing is excellent, the characters are well defined and the story is almost too real, yet not even the love scenes can help over the sad life choices of the lead character due to her insecurity. Nothing unusual, especially if you’re young and strive to succeed in a cut-throat corporate business.

    Of course it doesn’t help, that I had to watch people I liked break over the same issues as JJ and in the same fashion, only forty years ago now and in the music industry. So, even though it is a really good book, I was not able to enjoy it. But that should not keep you from reading it, but be prepared to shed some tears over JJ’s story.
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  • Nadine S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tolles Buch
    Reviewed in Germany on December 20, 2020
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    Ein tolles Storyline mit sehr guten Charakteren, man fühlt sich mitten drin in der Geschichte. Ich werde auf jeden Fall weitere Bücher dieser Autorin lese, da ihr Schreibstil absolut grandios ist.
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  • F. Stone, Author and Wildlife Rescue Volunteer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Feather's Reviews
    Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2015
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    T. B. Markinson's writing talent is incredible. While I prefer high impact action stories, her romance novels draw me forward into the plot. This is the second TB Markinson novel I've read and they are both intense character driven stories. Regardless of your sexual orientation, reader's will be swept away with the author's attention to detail of each of the characters' personality traits, both the light and the dark. Victims of their past, some are haunted and crushed by regrets. The reader is drawn into their struggle, their search for a future too impossible to hope for.The Miracle Girl
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    Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2015
    T. B. Markinson's writing talent is incredible. While I prefer high impact action stories, her romance novels draw me forward into the plot. This is the second TB Markinson novel I've read and they are both intense character driven stories. Regardless of your sexual orientation, reader's will be swept away with the author's attention to detail of each of the characters' personality traits, both the light and the dark. Victims of their past, some are haunted and crushed by regrets. The reader is drawn into their struggle, their search for a future too impossible to hope for.The Miracle Girl
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  • ILoveReading
    4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional
    Reviewed in Australia on January 20, 2021
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    I wasn't sure about the characters in this book when I started it, until I gradually got to know them. Then I was rooting for them.
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