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Julia Lang expected a nice night away from the office – free of thoughts about the case, her failed engagement, her past. But she should have known better. Her past haunted her every chance it got these days, and tonight it came in the form of lyrics she didn’t ever expect to hear again – not... read more
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Summary edit
Julia Lang expected a nice night away from the office–free of thoughts about the case, her failed engagement, her past. But she should have known better. Her past haunted her every chance it got these days, and tonight it came in the form of lyrics she never expected to hear again–not after a... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Julia Austin Lang: Career-driven, self-proclaimed organized mess that hates winters in Missouri and often finds herself in unexpected situations.
- William: Small-town firefighter who also happens to be a talented musician.
- Rachel: Julia's all-endearing, yet forever-meddling best friend.
- Jon: Add a description of this character.
- Mr. Shawn Neville
- Kathy
- Anthony Ravenel
- Jeff
- Will Stephens
- Ben
- Brady
- Mary Jane
- Laura Miller
- Jessica
Quotes edit
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“If I have to sing songs on the sidewalks of New Milford to get to you, I’ll do it.”
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“The past will find a way to squeeze into the present – if you let it.”
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“You gonna be my butterfly forever?”
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“You are my love of loves, my dream of dreams, my hope of hopes, and I would take the journey all over again because it led me to you, because it’s our story–the story of us.”
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“But, seriously, Jules, it really is simple. See, I’m in love with the person you can never outrun. I’m in love with you, Julia.”
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
The evening was a Southern stereotype – warmer than comfortable, more humid than not, but then again, what more could I expect from a Charleston summer?
Table of Contents edit
Hauntings
Second Glance
Falling
Masked Hero
Snow Globe
Battling
Chasing Fires
Remember
College
Shifting Paths
Resolutions
An Invitation
Secret Crush
A Blink of an Eye
A Visit
A Promise
A Letter
Fame
Rachel’s Novel
Birthday Wishes
Fireflies
A Question
Wedding Plans
Even
Goodbyes
A Date
Evening Stroll
Lyrics
Butterfly
Seasoned Promise
The Song
Confessions
Collisions
Home
Love Letter
Themes & Symbolism edit
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Add the publisher.
Country: United States
Publication Date: June 2012
ISBN: 9781475261790
Page Count: 352
Publisher: Add the publisher.
Country: United States
Publication Date: June 2012
ISBN: 9781475261790
Page Count: 352
Awards edit
- Amazon US Bestseller (October 2012)
- Amazon Top 100 (2012)
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Add the suggested reading level for this book.Young Adult - Adult
Subjects edit
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Laura Miller's Official Website: Visit Laura Miller and learn more about the best-selling novel, "Butterfly Weeds."
- Facebook: "Butterfly Weeds" Official Facebook Page
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