This book sadly was not one for me. Nothing to do with the author. It just wasn't what i liked sadly and it was hard for me to read with little interest

An emotionally gripping novel. From the very beginning to the last, MacLean takes you through a hard journey through your emotions and brings you to a place of renewal and inspiration. Other than some very short choppy spots, it's an overall good story.

Abbie thinks everything is good and then there's the accident and it's all off the table. Her life spins into a nightmare of discovering things she didn't know about her husband. Luckily, her dog Winston (a character unto himself) and her son help her through. It's time, though, for Zack to go off to college. Maclean has taken a currently popular plot of the husband with secrets and turned it on its side with this accident. She's also done a good job with the characters, who are wholly believable. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is a good fast read filled, justifiably, with emotion.

Set in Nova Scotia, A Curve in the Road follows the women's lit pattern of a wife discovering her recently deceased husband has a whole whack of secrets. But I found myself reeled in by the relatable characters and the fast paced storyline.

Julianne MacLean has done it again! Another great read! It was so good that I read it in a few days because it pulled me in from the very beginning! There were moments where I was just as emotional as Abbie because I really thought she had the perfect life until it fell apart at the seams (literally). Abbie experienced hurt, pain, heartache, joy and love all in one book! At times I wanted to cry for her and scream for joy! What else can I say other than the book is truly a work of art! If you are looking for a good book, do not pass this one up you will not be disappointed! I have read many of Ms. MacLean's books in the past and I can honesty say that this is one of her best!

A special thanks to NetGallery, Ms. MacLean's assistant and many others who made this process easy. I can’t wait to read Ms. MacLean's next book because I am a huge fan of your work!

Great quick summer read. This book deals with emotional conflict, stages of grief when a death occurs. It is not overly sappy or religious. Family relationships between mothers daughter's and children are also explored. Well developed characters and it is easy to follow the main character's chain of thought during her medical recovery and grieving process. Thought provoking regarding how life can "throw you a curve" .

I've always enjoyed this authors books and this was no exception. Such a beautifully written and heartfelt book on how a life can suddenly take many different turns and things can be happening around us that we have no idea of. Much love and support in this book through so many challenging life events. Loveable characters, especially my favorite, Winston the Golden Retriever.

I would categorize this book as women's fiction with some suspense thrown in. You find yourself really rooting for the main character Abbie after a strange car accident (in which her husband's car crashes into hers) leaves her reeling as her husband dies and she is left with some strange medical issues. She also suffers through many emotions as she finds out her husband wasn't quite who she thought he was. A good read and a satisfactory ending.

This book had me taking a crazy ride with the main character, Abbie MacIntyre. My emotions were pulled into the deepest of tragedy only to find that they weren't quite at the bottom yet as the story progressed. (tissues required) My emotions ranged all through the spectrum from deep sadness, to heartache, to anger, to unbelief, to love, to forgiveness, to happiness.... My heart went out to Abbie so much. I found myself pulling for her to come through each event finding strength and courage to face each day. From the horrifying event at the beginning of the story to shocking revelations, I was captured in Abbie's life. The faithfulness of her dog, Winston, won my heart. He was a great thread through the story to keep her pushing on and bringing her through with unconditional love.
I want to thank Lake Union, Netgalley and Julianne MacLean for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book.

This was an emotionally gripping, well-written book. Abbie is a successful surgeon, is married to a handsome cardiologist she loves, and they have a model teenage son who is months way from heading off to college. Then a drunk driver hits her car and she is rushed to the hospital. Secrets are discovered and her recovery and search for answers will test her and change her life forever. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading other books by this author.

This was a great summer read. Kept my interest from the first page. Kind of a typical romance novel that I'm not a big fan of, but I enjoyed this book for a change of pace.

It’ s been a long time since I read a book in one day but I did yesterday. This book hooked me on the first page and I had to see what happened. I don’t want to spoil anything but please read this book! You won’t regret it!

Julianne MacLean writes from the heart and invokes emotions that only an accomplished and skillful writer can do. This newest title explores that was appears on the surface really is just that----the surface. Wonderful characters, a suspenseful storyline and the writing skills of this author helped to create a beautiful story. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to have read this title prior to publication--- it was a total joy!

I love this author’s books and. Curve in the Road is no exception. Well written plot with well developed characters. It was hard to put this book down. Have your tissues ready. Highly recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my ARC

I'm going to say that I really liked 75% of this book. The beginning made it impossible for me to put it down. The ending was mostly satisfying. The part that seemed to go off in another direction was when she starts having hallucinations about people being in the house and conversations that don't really happen. It almost seemed to me like someone is trying to make her feel crazy or set her up. It seemed to want to be a thriller, but then it wraps up almost too neatly. I would definitely read more by this author because most of it really kept my interest.

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and Net Galley for a copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I found <i> A Curve in the Road</i> a bit too predictable and too formulaic. Once it becomes known that the other driver is Abbie’s husband, it’s too easy to foretell much of why he was driving under the influence. Once the vet is asked to treat Winston, his role in the story is too easy to foresee. I thought that the stages of grief that Abbie undergoes are believably presented, but at times the narrative gets too repetitive. While meant to be uplifting as Abbie struggles to adjust to her new reality, at times <i> A Curve in the Road</i> gets too sappy and overly sentimental. There is an upbeat ending - All’s well that ends well. Oh well.

An emotionally charged story that kept me on the edge of my seat. It is quite the page turner, a romance and a bit of a mystery wrapped into one. I hard a hard time putting it down and couldn't stay away for long. You'll want to keep tissues close at hand too.
Julie MacLean is such a wonderful author, I have already read several of her books and consider her one of my favorite authors.
Thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the chance to read this book. It definitely deserves a big 5 stars in my opinion.

Great story! All about what happens to one woman when her comfortable perfect life throws her a "curve". In Abbie's case, several. She deals with all stages of grief in the healing process. Very well written. You feel Abbie's emotions throughout the book. I love this authors series "The Color of". and this stand alone also.

What an emotional book! Abbie is a surgeon who leaves her moms house driving home when she’s involved in a wreck with her dog. Her husband is also a MD and she tries to reach both him and her son to inform them of her wreck. There are several twists and turns in this book as the book unfolds and Abbie is soon faced with overwhelming, shocking news that leaves her heartbroken.

Thank you to Netgally for allowing me to review this excellent book.

A Curve in the Road by Julianne MacLean is an encouragement to the human spirit novel.  No matter what life throws at you there are always  positive reactions available.  It takes much less out of the individual to stay positive and truthful.   Negativity and anger and everything associated with it are depressing and draining. This was a fast summer read. Thanks Net Galley and Lake Union Publishing for the chance to read this book.