Book Reviews of Table For Five

This is a classic case of "don't judge a book by it's cover"! It looks so sweet, but is such a heartbreaker. I loved it, though.

Sometimes it takes a leap of faith in order to soar . . .

A gifted teacher, Lily Robinson adores her students, but fiercely guards her independent lifestyle. Deep inside, she is afraid of loving too deeply for fear of getting hurt. Only her best friend, Crystal, has ever been able to get close. Now an unthinkable tragedy has drawn Lily into the shattered lives of Crystal's family — a family that suddenly needs her.

Sean McGuire is a rolling stone used to living in the shadow of his famous brother, Derek. He's made his own way in life, playing by his own rules. Then one April night everything changes when a fatal car crash orphans Derek and Crystal's three children. In an instant, Sean finds himself in the role of guardian.

Sean and Lily are brought together by tragedy, joined in their grief and their mutual love for these children. But raising three kids is a monumental job, and Sean realizes he's in over his head. And though Lily has been the unofficial aunt to these children since they were born, planting emotional roots means taking risks — and Lily's not sure she can.

The ups and downs of love and family life can be a roller-coaster ride — thrilling, unpredictable and downright terrifying, yet filled with incredible delight. and Sean and Lily are about to discover the possibilities that make everything seem worthwhile — a future filled with hope, happiness and the certainty that trusting love is the best choice of all.

Susan Wiggs is the acclaimed, bestselling author of many poignant, unforgettable novels, including Summer by the Sea, The Ocean Between Us and Home Before Dark. she lives with her husband and daughter on an island in the Pacific Northwest, where she is currently at work on her next novel.

Table for Five resonates with the sweetness and surprise of the unexpected paths life can take-and explores what it really means to be a family.

This is a wonderful book about family, friends and relationships. While not a mystery, it has an element of suspense and anticipation that will keep you turning the pages.

The reviews of this novel do not do it justice. I never cry over chick lit but this one got to me. Great characters, complex story and HEA ending, but never trite. The author writes the male characters in a multi-faceted way that never goes to the "he did her wrong". The women characters are just as well drawn. And the story takes twists and turns that keep you reading. This is a great book about how people stand up and take responsibility when life gets hard to bear.

Good book. Predictable ending but a great journey. I laughed. I cried.

I loved this book. Wiggs makes the people she writes about in this book seem so real.

Sweet story of a schoolteacher and a golfer who are wildly unsuited but drawn together in the care of three orphaned children - mothered by her best friend and his brother. Not deep, but a sweet, warm tale which I enjoyed.

This book was very hard to put down. The characters were very captivating and the story line so realistic that it pulled me in. This is is a terrific read!

A great relaxing read. A great beach book!A very good love story with a twist when a friend is called on to care for her sister's children when both parents are killed in a car crash.There are many twists that keep it interesting. This made me want to read more of her books.

Very good read, but had a hard time connecting with the schoolteacher character, found the character off putting and irritating. Not someone I would root for or hope that they make a connection.

Great read!

Fairly predictable but a cute, easy read!

Another good book from Susam Wiggs. Great story about a woman who has to care for 3 children when their divorced parents are killed.

Predictable but you'll like the Halloway kids. Good if you want something less dramatic.

When Derek and Crystal Maguire are killed in a car accident, their three children are left to be raised by their designated guardians -- Lily Robinson and Sean McGuire. Brought together by tragedy, the two strangers are joined in grief and their mutual love for these orphaned children. Sean and Lily are about to embark on the journey of ups and downs, patience and understanding that makes a family. And along the way they will find a future filled with hope, happiness and the certainty that love is the best choice of all.

What a great book although I had to keep a box of tissues handy.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I'm such the sucker for romance!

This is the first book I have read by Wiggs and while it was a bit long, it was a good story overall.

This was a very nice love story set by the sea, one any romantic woman (or man) would enjoy reading.

easy, nice read.

Excellent book, did not want to put it down

I have not read this book yet. I had two copies.

Loved this book - a little depressing in some parts - but a good read!

Very enjoyable book about two unrelated people sharing a tragedy and the gardianship of three children. Their journey to becoming a family is filled with struggles and love.

very good easy read

Pretty good. Kind of predictable.

Very good book

Great book! Susan Wiggs really knows how to paint a picture with words.

Loved this book. Stayed up until 4 a.m. to finish it.

An outstanding example of a book in the "romance" category, one I normally avoid. This has wonderful character development, a gripping plot, and just about everything I like in any book.

Great book! Very hard to put down! Tragedy,love,happiness!! Everything in one great book!

I couldn't put the book down. Some golf references if you like PGA, which I do follow.

Book Description:

Lily Robinson and Sean McGuire have nothing in common other than the shared guardianship of Sean's nieces and nephew. Brought together by tragedy, the two strangers are joined in grief and their mutual love for these children. Now Sean and Lily are about to embark on the journey of ups and downs, patience and understanding that makes a family. And along the way they will find a future filled with hope, happiness and the certainty that love is the best choice of all.

Wiggs is an excellent author. All of her books are good and quick easy reads!

Wiggs writes emotionally satisfying books, and this is another of her good reads.

I loved it. A tear jerker but very greatly done. Bravo.

Great book, heartwrenching, joyous, amazing.

Susan Wiggs always tells a good story.

Great reading, but I found some grammatical and spelling errors. That's just me--they jump off the page. Good story, nevertheless.

A gifted teacher, Lily Robinson adores her students, but fiercely guards her independent lifestyle. Deep inside, she is afraid of loving too deeply for fear of getting hurt. Only her best friend, Crystal, has ever been able to get close. Now an unthinkable tragedy has drawn Lily into the shattered lives of Crystal's family — a family that suddenly needs her.

Sean McGuire is a rolling stone used to living in the shadow of his famous brother, Derek. He's made his own way in life, playing by his own rules. Then one April night everything changes when a fatal car crash orphans Derek and Crystal's three children. In an instant, Sean finds himself in the role of guardian.

Sean and Lily are brought together by tragedy, joined in their grief and their mutual love for these children. But raising three kids is a monumental job, and Sean realizes he's in over his head. And though Lily has been the unofficial aunt to these children since they were born, planting emotional roots means taking risks — and Lily's not sure she can.

Very enjoyable read by Susan Wiggs

This is a wonderful story of life and left turns. It about family and love. As Susan spins her magic on the story you will not be able to walk away. This is one family you will remember!

A delightful story of 5 people who are brought together through a tragic accident and become a family

another good read from Susan Wiggs

This was such a great book! I can certainly recommend this book to anyone that loves to cry as well as laugh while reading!
Jackie S

Loved the book, will try more by this author.

Two strangers, Lily and Sean are brought together when they share guardianship of Sean's neices and nephews. They work hard to make their group a "family".

First Susan Wiggs book that I've read and would highly recommend her after reading this. Found it to be gripping as it dealt with the loss of live but it was tender and funny and I just loved it.

Love blossoms between school teacher and divorced father of three who is trying desparately to raise three children, make a living and do all the right things. Very heartwarming and deep with emotion. Very nice story, and I was sorry when it ended.

Too good to put down!!! This is the first book I read by Susan Wiggs but I will read more.

Lily Robinson and Sean McGuire have nothing in common other than the shared guardianship of Sean's nieces and nephew. Brought together by tragedy the two strangers are joined in grief and their mutual love for these children.

This was a really interesting book. A little predictable, but still, well written and worth the read!

Loved this book

A great read. Susan Wiggs is always worth the time.

A really sweet book. . . this was a good book to read.

Wonderful and endearing!!!

GREAT book! Could not put it down!

Excellent book. I couldn't put it down.

A lite contemporary romance with handsome golfers and "repressed" school teacher.

Very good romance!!

This book is good and very interesting it makes me believe that things happen for a reason.

First I've read by this author, will look for more from her.

This book is about three children and two adults dealing with the death of parents and friends. I thought is was a very good book. I couldn't put it down

Couldn't put it down. Susan Wiggs is one my favorite authors.

about the power of love thur tragedy and the friendship the bins together

This was one of her best books yet. She is a great author and her talent really shines through in this one.

Modern love story with the emotional tug of children who have lost their parents. Wonderful and emotional.

Loved this book!

<< Back to Book Details of " Table For Five"