Down Where My Love Lives

First of all, fans of Charles Martin and everyone else should realize that DOWN WHERE MY LOVE LIVES is not an original novel. It is a compilation of the two novels, THE DEAD DON'T DANCE and MAGGIE. This is not an original work, but it does include to incredibly touching and moving novels. The two novels follow Maggie and Dillon as they face heartbreaking tragedy and loss all the while living out the essense true love and devotion through sickness and in health and for better or worse. This is very much a Nicholas Sparks type book. Just like Sparks, the Christian themes are subtle but there. There are also excellent supporting characters and I can't wait to read more of his books.

If it weren't for bad luck Maggie and DL wouldn't have any luck at all. At least that's how it seems through both of these books. Happiness, sadness, friendship, love, life. These two books will touch the reader. I laughed, I cried, I loved this book, couldn't put it down. Spiritual without being too much, in fact just right. A wonderful read with a wonderful message. READ THIS BOOK!

I was lucky enough to have missed these two delightful novels on their first publications. I say lucky, because that meant I was able to read them both at once, without any delay between them. Well written, engaging, with characters I'd actually like to meet some day, in situations which are interesting, entertaining, infuriating and enlightening at turns. I highly recommend this book!

this book is 2 books in one - the dead don't dance and maggie. both books really touched my emotions, especially maggie. very good reading, a lot of twisted and turns. definitely kept my attention throughout both books. definitely recommend it.

I LOVE Charles Martin. He can paint a picture with just a few beautiful words. I also enjoy books that are set in the South. I also like Martin's characters. He is my current favorite author.