This is a short story prior to the new book Pretending to Dance which I look forward to reading once I have finished my current bed book ( )

Not worth the 99 cents. Read after actual book because there was no hint that there was a prequel until found on Goodreads. Think if I had read prequel first it would have ruined the mystery aspects of actual novel. Should have just been part of story. Did not introduce anything different but made you to aware of Amelia. ( )

This is a prequel to the author's new book that will be published in October. It gives us a quick look at the main characters in the new novel and increases the interest in the book. I love everything that Diane Chamberlain writes and this small view of her new book make me wish for the new novel to publish right now. ( )

This is a compelling little teaser introducing is to the characters in the soon to be released in early October. I found myself drawn in at the beginning, I will definitely be in line to snap up Pretending to Dance. ( )

International bestselling author, Diane Chamberlain returns following sensational, The Silent Sister and Necessary Lies, delivering a tantalizing introduction prequel short story, THE DANCE BEGINS to her extraordinary new book, PRETENDING TO DANCE, coming, Oct 2015---Top Books of 2015! (Was fortunate to have read an ARC-review to follow)

Set in the mountains of North Carolina in 1982, outside Asheville in Morrison Ridge, a family owned compound of one hundred family acres, we are introduced to the Arnette family. Graham- father, Nora-mother, and six-year old daughter, Molly and their extended family.

This is no ordinary family. Graham a remarkable man, psychologist, and author, with MS. His wife, Nora is a successful pharmacist, and Molly is the light of her father’s eye. They all enjoy their life on their land, and a springhouse (a special hideaway playhouse) for Molly.

Graham has a wonderful outlook on life, even with his disabilities. He believes in Pretend Therapy – visualizing, dancing, literature, and music. Molly loves her dad and lives to make his life as comfortable as possible.

In this inspiring beautiful short story, we get an inside look at the life of a special family and an extended family. A coming- of-age story of Molly, we get a brief introduction of her childhood, with an excerpt included, picking up with Molly, later in life in PRETENDING TO DANCE.

Having read all Diane’s books, and one of my favorite authors, she is known for her keen insights into social issues, emotions, family, and relationships. She once again delves into the tragedies of life, the strong bonds, and healing power of love.

Influenced by the author's former career as a social worker and psychotherapist, she writes suspenseful stories that will touch you, filled with mystery and intrigue. Buy both they will change you, with characters which linger long after the book ends. ( )