Literary Titan Book Award Recipient (2024) Reader's Favorite Five Stars (2024) Praise for The Scarlet D: "Beautifully written, provocative, honest and heartfelt." -Amazon reviewer "...a captivating exploration of love, self-discovery, and reinvention set against the sun-soaked backdrop of Sullivan's Island, South Carolina." -Amazon reviewer "This is that well-written, can't-put-it-down book that speaks to the very real emotional and social issues that confront the single, "older, middle-aged" woman." -Amazon ...
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Literary Titan Book Award Recipient (2024) Reader's Favorite Five Stars (2024) Praise for The Scarlet D: "Beautifully written, provocative, honest and heartfelt." -Amazon reviewer "...a captivating exploration of love, self-discovery, and reinvention set against the sun-soaked backdrop of Sullivan's Island, South Carolina." -Amazon reviewer "This is that well-written, can't-put-it-down book that speaks to the very real emotional and social issues that confront the single, "older, middle-aged" woman." -Amazon reviewer "The Scarlet D is an inspiring read, especially for women navigating new beginnings. Pursell's storytelling is both entertaining and uplifting, creating a romance that highlights the power of resilience, self-discovery, and the excitement of finding love on one's own terms." - Literary Titan "The plot is immersive, featuring a couple of unexpected reveals that are sure to take readers by surprise... Contemporary romance readers will love this book!" -Reader's Favorite New love. Old flame. Boy toy. Who said starting over in your fifties wasn't complicated? Fueled by the unrealistic expectations of Nicholas Sparks' novels, Scarlet sets her sights on South Carolina as the backdrop for her new beginning. After a thirty-year marriage, divorce offers her a chance to start over, far from the reminders of a past life. Scarlet begins life on Sullivan's Island, seeking like-minded women as she joins a divorced women's book club. She finds herself in a world of unexpected complexities. When she reveals her past, judgment is harsh. On Sullivan's Island, Scarlet's dormant desires are awakened as she meets Ben, an attractive younger man. However, a chance encounter with the self-assured, age-appropriate Beau opens her heart to the possibility of love. But will the unexpected arrival of the man who nearly broke her make her reconsider her choices? As Scarlet settles into her new life, she dissects her past, embraces second chances, and finds herself open to the complications of starting over in her fifties. From award-winning author Kirsten Pursell, follow Scarlet as she navigates self-discovery, love, and friendship later in life in this coming-of-middle-age romance.
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The Scarlet D, by Kirsten Pursell, is an uplifting story of rediscovery and second-chance romance. Recently divorced after a 30-year marriage, Scarlet, the main character, embarks on a cross-country journey to start over and find herself anew. Reflecting on her past while traveling to her new home on Sullivan�s Island, South Carolina, Scarlet arrives ready to build a fresh chapter. She quickly settles into her new life, meeting new friends along the way, including Missy, who has a similar divorce story, and two intriguing love interests, Ben and Beau. Watching Scarlet navigate love and friendship in a new town made for an enjoyable, heartfelt journey.
Pursell does an exceptional job of crafting a story filled with unexpected twists and relatable characters, keeping the reader engaged from start to finish. Each character serves a unique purpose, making every interaction feel meaningful, with no filler personalities or unnecessary subplots. The novel beautifully captures Scarlet�s exploration of her past, balanced with her drive to embrace her future. This journey of reinvention is both inspiring and relatable, especially for readers who have experienced fresh starts in their own lives. Scarlet�s determination to live authentically and fully, without settling for a life of mere contentment, is powerful and inspiring.
One aspect I particularly appreciated was how Pursell wrote Scarlet as a strong, mature character who knows what she wants and refuses to compromise her happiness. There�s a refreshing message here for women of all ages: that love and fulfillment can blossom at any stage in life. Scarlet�s strength and resilience make her a truly admirable protagonist. The only element I found a bit far-fetched was the storyline involving Ben and Beau. Their circumstances occasionally stretched believability, which slightly detracted from the grounded realism of Scarlet�s journey.
The Scarlet D is an inspiring read, especially for women navigating new beginnings. Pursell�s storytelling is both entertaining and uplifting, creating a romance that highlights the power of resilience, self-discovery, and the excitement of finding love on one�s own terms. This novel is a must-read for anyone embracing change and open to the endless possibilities that come with it.
