TIME OR MONEY by Carly Fall- a review
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 11, 2013
Mason Jackson knows his marriage to Bridget is in trouble. He’s been putting in exhausting hours for months to try to make partner in his accounting firm. He knows that it is putting a strain on his marriage, but he has trouble escaping the memory of the poverty of his childhood. He never wants his wife, or the children they yearn for, to know the struggle that he endured when he can provide a better life for them. But things are reaching breaking point; he and Bridget are more like roommates than a married couple. He needs to think of a way to get their marriage back on track and what better way than to make Valentine’s Day, Bridget’s favorite holiday of the year, a new start for their marriage? Mason puts in place plans for an elaborate evening designed to surprise Bridget.
Bridget is miserable in her marriage, and often longs for the days when they were dirt poor. They may have struggled financially, but at least she had her husband around. Mason is always working, and Bridget feels that he has chosen his work over her. She’s tried to talk to him about the way she feels, but he doesn’t seem to hear her. He just keeps telling her that once he makes partner then everything will be all right. But Bridget is sick of Mason forgetting the things that are important to her … like their anniversary a few months ago. She is at the end of her tether and decides that if he forgets Valentine’s Day, her favorite day of the year, then divorce just might be on the cards.
At the end of the day, this couple has only one decision to make: Time or Money?
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REVIEW: TIME OR MONEY is a short storyline-less than fifty pages in length that focuses on a few hours in the life of Mason and Bridget Jackson but tells of a lifetime of empty promises and broken hearts. Bridget has given herself an ultimatum-if her husband Mason ignores Valentine’s Day she is walking away for good. And following a series of mishaps, including a fall at home and the destruction of her cell phone, Bridget comes home to an empty house with no message from her husband and no acknowledgment on this day for lovers. As you can image, emotions and anxiety set off a roller coaster of built up tension and pent up anger and our couple must chose between two options-make time for each other or go for the money. Which would you choose?
TIME OR MONEY is an eye-opening short story that is probably very familiar to many people. Many couples find themselves in a rut-their daily lives taking them forward one day at a time-and in many cases-alone. Carly takes the reader on a very personal but short journey that reveals a lifetime of hurt and tears, when a couple grows apart, if for no other reasons, then to get ahead in the working world.
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Reviewed by Sandy
Wonderful review, Sandy. This is very short at 50 pages, but it sounds like a great story when you just have time for fast read. You are right, so many married couples in today’s world are faced with this. I am adding this to my tbr
Thanks Barb..and novellas seem to be the rage these days.
oh i like the look of this, and only 50 pages. i am in.
Give it a try,
Thank you for having me today, Sandy, and thank you for taking the time to read and review the book. It is much appreciated!
Thanks Carly…I love your storylines..but then again…you know that..!!!!
Enjoyed the review, Sandy. I think this is a great topic, and does fit Valentine’s day. I will check this out.
Thanks Alexiis
I have seen many couples go through the same thing, the breakdown of their line of communication kills the marriage and it is sad. Whenever I read a story like this I look for the HEA. Love the review Sandy. And that it is only 50 pages, that makes it even more interesting to me lately. Where does the time go? 🙁
Communication is soooooo important in any relationship but especially between spouses.
Wonderful review Sandy and a novella…only 50 pages. I’m in. Woot!!!!!!
Thanks Alicia.
Nice review Sandy!!!
Thanks Vickie.
good review Sandy
Thanks Miss Mouse.
I have watched this happen in m,y own family and a 27 year marriage is about to break up. Heatbreaking. Great review Sandy.
Thanks Fran and yes…always difficult especially with someone you love
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I said it on the above post, lol, but your review makes this sound like a good and fast read.
Thanks Amy
Nice review, interesting subject. I find sometimes there is a perfect time to sit back and read a short story.
Thanks Iraida. There is ALWAYS time for a short story…lol
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