Behind the Pine Curtain

By: Gerri Hill

Narrated by: Abby Craden

Jacqueline Keys was ostracized from her small hometown of Pine Springs, Texas, when she was 17, sent away because she was gay. Her family was the largest employer in the county, owning Pine Springs Lumber, and her father was mayor of this small town. Her mother could not accept the fact that her only child was gay, could not tolerate the gossip about her family. So, with a hundred dollars in her pocket and a one-way bus ticket out of town, Jacqueline was told not to come back until she had come to her senses. And that included being prepared to marry the son of a business associate of the family.

Fifteen years later - long after she'd hitch-hiked to Los Angeles, long after she'd worked nights to put herself through college, and long after she'd written her first best seller, No Place for Family - Jacqueline is persuaded to go back to the tiny town of Pine Springs after her father's death.

The quick trip she'd envisioned for the funeral turns into weeks as she learns her father's business is suddenly hers to manage. And she is also again face-to-face with the woman who, as a teen, had been Jackie's first crush. She and Kay had been inseparable as kids and later as teens. They find themselves falling back into their old habits, and Jackie is soon fighting the same feelings she'd had when she was 17.

©2006 Gerri Hill (P)2021 Tantor

Good listen

Cute book however it’s the second I’ve listened too from the author and wish it didn’t end so abruptly. They end up together, the end. I would like just a bit more.

Worth the time

I enjoyed the book but not a fan of how the ending was rushed. I was hoping for 2 more chapters. The story progressed well until somethings were left out. Abby is the champ ofcos

Behind the Pine Curtain

I LOVED IT and hope there will be a sequel . Will read it again.

Great Storyline

The main characters, Kay and Jackie were very well written and defined. They brought the story to life and made the story about young complicated feelings brought forward to adulthood seem real about how they were handled. The supporting characters made the story interesting and enriched it and made it colorful. The fact that Kay made the first move to solidify the feelings between her and Jackie was just a great twist and one I wasn’t expecting. Actually, the fact that soft spoken Kaye was the initiator, as well as the dominant one in this relationship was completely unexpected, but really nicely written. Overall a very enjoyable experience and one I highly recommend to listen to as well as reading.

Awesome

This is one of my favorites now!!! Hoping there is a 2nd book to this???

Another Excellent Book

Loved the MC’s and all the supporting characters. This book was amazing and I wish there was more!

Beautiful Story

I'm still falling down that Gerri Hill rabbit hole, but I'm enjoying it!

Another beautiful story. Jacqueline Keys, being driven out of her small town as a teenager for being gay was very sad to read. Her homecoming was only brightened by being reunited with her childhood best friend, Kay, who also had a tragic life after Jackie's departure.

Both Jackie and Kay went through some real s#!t in their pasts, and you can't help but feel that if they were able to remain in each other's lives, then they could've helped each other. You soon realize that it doesn't matter. Reuniting is enough to light a spark between them... there was such beautiful chemistry there.

More

I needed a few more chapters!!! Ended too quickly. I wanted to know what happened next.

As always love the both of you

Great book and narration as never ever disappointed
It was a basic child love lost adult found again. Those sometimes are fun and wonder if that would ever be me.

Redemption story

Throughout I kept thinking about how Jackie’s parents abandoned her and how crazy that really is. Gerri Hill’s story lines always bring some emotions out of me. As always, definitely worth a listen.