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whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back to whence we came

"We are tied to the ocean. And whether we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back to whence we came." This JFK quote describes Georgia Pine perfectly. Georgia Pine returns the reader to Harrison's family, chronicling her descendants and bringing the Cove to life once again. Not only does the legacy continue, we learn more about the tortured mind from which it springs and the inspiration for this labor of love. Once again love, family, friendships, and bonds deeper than the sea cascade throughout and feed the crimson fire which is Georgia Pine. Once again, Jacqueline Cioffa's passion delves into hearts and minds proving beyond a doubt that this unforgettable journey is leagues above and beyond even what we've come to expect of her delectable vision.

"Georgia Pine" - love the name, love the character, love the novel!​

For those of you who fell in love with Harry in "The Vast Landscape" and wanted the saga to continue, Jacqueline Cioffa has answered your call with her new novel, "Georgia Pine". It continues the story of Harrison, Zack and their daughter Addie and her 4 girls - each one uniquely searching for her own happiness. Interwoven into this is the story of the narrator, who, after an accident that has left her permanently physically disabled, is able to escape her broken body into the vast landscape of her imagination. And in so doing unwittingly inspires a reader, who is walking a tightrope between living and dying, to opt for hope. Another great read from Ms. Cioffa! She continues to top my list, along with Kristin Hannah and Penny Vincenzi.

Amalia Colyer

Kudos to you, JC for enchanting us once 

Whoa...what a ride!!! Somehow Jacqueline Cioffa managed to tie up some loose ends from her first novel, The Vast Landscape (a must read if you haven't already) and stir up a whole lot more delving into the narrator's story as well as those connected to her. I literally read it in a couple of days (probably could have finished in a day if it weren't for the 4 kids yanking me away from The Cove and the heart of New Orleans). I laughed. I cried. I came away from the book a different person touched by the characters and the soul of this amazing writer. Kudos to you, JC for enchanting us once again.

Beautifully written, author Jackie Cioffa masters one of the cardinal rules of storytelling, know your characters mentally, physically, and emotionally. Cioffa nails it in this fantastic sequel to The Vast Landscape, by not only drawing the reader into the mind of the central character, but also eliciting heartfelt emotions from the reader as the lives of the characters unfold. Readers of The Vast Landscape will love this continuation. It left me anxiously anticipating another story in the series. - John E. Crowther, Author/ creator of the acclaimed Comic Book Series, Rochelle 

An amazing read. The author weaves tragedy, love, family, suspense and disappointment into an amazing story. I have not read The Vast Landscape yet but after this, I know I'll be adding it to my list of must read books. This is great fictional account of a tortured soul in the form of a fast-paced story painted with poetic scenes.

I was completely immersed in the story as the author switches from past to present. This is an engrossing read you will definitely think about long after you have finished it. An author who has poured her soul into creating incredible characters that are worthy of the big screen.

*****I received a free book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.