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  • Blood and Sand (The Collected Stories of Ramsbolt Book 1)

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Blood and Sand (The Collected Stories of Ramsbolt Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jennifer M. Lane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (39)
A tiny town. A broken tavern. And one woman searching for a place to belong.

Logan Cole is twenty-seven, filthy rich, and not as spoiled as everyone thinks. When her father goes to prison for high-profile financial crimes, she loses the mansion, the yacht, and the gala invitations. With the national news following her every move, she decides to lay low until the solution lands in her lap, just like everything always does. So she takes a bus north looking for anonymity and stops in the smallest town she can find: Ramsbolt, Maine.

When she stumbles into Helen’s Tavern, she finds a pub in need of a make-over and a frazzled woman who could use some help. But the closer she gets to the town and Grey, the local plumber, the more her lies about her identity mount. When tragedy strikes the pub, her love for Ramsbolt puts her at a crossroads: keep hiding her identity to preserve her new reputation or reveal her true self and risk exile from the town she's grown to love.

The Collected Stories of Ramsbolt is a series by Jennifer M. Lane, award-winning author Of Metal and Earth and Stick Figures from Ramsbolt. Fresh and heart-warming, the series tells the stories of a small town looking for belonging.

Blood and Sand is Book One in The Collected Stories of Ramsbolt, a series set in a tiny fictional town in the northeast corner of Maine. Each book tells the story of a different resident - from the bartender to the florist. Dive into the cozy small town of Ramsbolt, Maine today!
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    The Collected Stories of Ramsbolt
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    303 pages
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  5. Publication date
    August 27, 2019
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From The Uncorked Librarian:"So few authors tell the hardships of hard-working people earning minimum wage. The focus on working-class America... juxtaposed with extreme wealth makes Blood and Sand the ultimate realistic fiction title for the masses.

I especially appreciate the small-town community and how one little bar brings everyone together.

In addition, each drink that Logan makes takes on meaning, heart, and soul. Cocktails match the townspeople and their personalities. There is depth to something as simple as a whiskey sour with a twist."

From Dandelions Inspired: "...This isn't a 'poor little rich girl done wrong' story. This is a novel about sucking it up, moving on, and stepping up to the plate for one's self, as well as for others. Logan is a complex character with poise and charm, coupled with humility and utilitarianism. From her stubborn tenacity at the start of the novel to her confidence and peace at the conclusion, I loved everything about Logan."

"In addition to Logan... is a wonderful cast of secondary characters. From bar-owner Helen and her arthritic hands and knees to the postman Riley, to the grumpy old man Arvil - everything and everyone seems so real and relatable that while reading, you feel as if you are part of a real hometown filled with people you have known for your entire life."

"This author has an extraordinary gift not only for making her characters come to life or making them relatable but making you feel as if she was writing about you or someone you know. Whether it be her point of view, her imagery, or emotion - there is something about this writer that gets into your soul while reading her work."

About the Author

A Maryland native and Pennsylvanian at heart, Jennifer M. Lane holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Barton College and a master's in liberal arts with a focus on museum studies from the University of Delaware, where she wrote her thesis on the material culture of roadside memorials. She is the author of the award-winning novel Of Metal and Earth, of Stick Figures from Rockport, and the series of stand-alone novels from The Collected Stories of Ramsbolt, including Blood and Sand. Visit her website at https: //www.jennifermlanewrites.com/

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07X4ZMXQP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Key Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 693 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 303 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1733406802
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Collected Stories of Ramsbolt
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,836,936 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars (39)

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A Maryland native and Pennsylvanian at heart, Jennifer M. Lane holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Barton College and a master’s in liberal arts with a focus on museum studies from the University of Delaware, where she wrote her thesis on the material culture of roadside memorials.

Jennifer is a member of the Authors Guild and the Historical Novel Society. Her first book, Of Metal and Earth, won the 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Award for First Novel and was a Finalist in the 2018 IAN Book of the Year Awards in the category of Literary / General Fiction. She is also the author of The Poison River Duology Series (Downriver and Upstream), Stick Figures from Rockport, and the Collected Stories of Ramsbolt, including the books Blood and Sand, Penny's Loft, Hope for Us Yet, and A Good Day for Pie, The Worsted House, and The Warmth of Fires. Tinker, her latest release (June 2026) is alternate historical romance set during the Whiskey Rebellion.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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  • Bay Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely read that sweeps you off your feet!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020
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    I was initially intrigued in reading this book because it takes place in Maine, which was the location of a work I authored, too, and wanted to get a feel for how other writers described the coastal state I had fallen in love with. But one page in, Lane pulled me in with a character that was intriguing and mysterious, with a backstory I was anxious to know more about, and before I knew it, her fast-paced narrative had me at Chapter 5!

    Lane is a solid writer. Her narrative flows effortlessly, and her description of people natural. Through her words I felt as if I knew Logan, the people of Ramsbolt, and even those characters we get to know through her memories and messages. They are people we know, have known, and people that represent all of what life is about. Lane's writing reminds me a lot of Jenny Crusie, whose stories about women who make mistakes and fix them, are heartwarming and often identifiable. I came to love those stories in my 20s, and now in my mid 40s, delighted when I find an author who sparks the same identifiable and lovable characters that are like me, and living in the world we live in. I have already put Lane's other books on my TBR because her stories are the kind of touching, real, and inspiring stories I like to read because by the end, I've learned something and grown, too.

    Highly recommend!
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  • Pamela Hardy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Blood and Sand (The Collected Stories of Ramsbolt Book 1)
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2019
    Good Read
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Cheers to Ramsbolt
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
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    I love rooting for a strong character who has to pick themselves up from nothing. Not only is Logan starting from zero, but she’s immersed in a tight-knit town where she doesn’t belong—the writing simmers with quiet tension.

    In all of Lane’s books, I enjoy the attention to detail, the layers of theme and symbolism in small gestures, quiet moments, and set dressing. The small town setting comes to life as a character of its own, with history soaked into every detail. The story’s large cast of characters all feel like they have backstory to dive into, and that the weave of their lives shape what Ramsbolt is.

    I also learned a lot about cocktails! Cheers
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  • Illinois Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020
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    Why do I love Ramsbolt stories so much? They are filled with raw honesty. They are stories about wanting a tiny town with seemingly little to offer to flourish. They are about honesty, friendship, and being the best you can be. This was Loren's story, and I cheered as she became a far better person than the wealth of her father could have ever made possible. The author has infused the Ramsbolt story with such gentle insight, appreciation, and love, that I am sad that I have read them all. A series for all of us with so much to offer! Don't miss it!!!
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  • Jane Daly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Characters
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2026
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    Every now and then a book captures me with the depth of the characters. This one had me hooked from the first page. I loved Logan's story - a Cinderella story turned on its head. The descriptions of the cocktails was delightful to read, too.
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  • JoAnne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2019
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    Love this writers style!
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  • Book lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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    I really enjoyed the interesting premise of this story.
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  • Jen Thomason
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2019
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    The blurb for Blood and Sand doesn't do this novel justice, and that's my only negative criticism. Imagine growing up as one of the most wealthy children in the county. Imagine living a life where your maid/housekeeper is your best friend and only true, loving family. Imagine all of that taken away, yet still mustering the strength and ferocity to make something of yourself. That's what this novel is about. Logan Cole grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth, yet thanks to her housekeeper, Marta, she managed to grow up with compassion and humility. When her father is sent to jail for a series of white-collar crimes, the world turns on Logan as if she committed the crimes herself. What does she do? She moves to the middle of nowhere in Ramsbolt, Maine and makes a difference. 

    When we meet Logan upon her arrival in Maine to hide out until "everything blows over" with her father, she's never made her own meals or even purchased her own bedding or kitchen utensils. In the blink of an eye, she's gone from flying to London for dinner if she so desired to lying to bar-owner Helen about fake experience in order to get a job. However, this isn't a "poor little rich girl done wrong" story. This novel is about sucking it up, moving on, and stepping up to the plate for one's self, as well as, for others.

    Logan is a complex character with poise and charm, coupled with humility and utilitarianism. From her stubborn tenacity at the start of the novel to her confidence and peace at the conclusion, I loved everything about Logan. 

    In addition to Logan and her internal and external conflicts is a wonderful cast of secondary characters. From bar-owner Helen and her arthritic hands and knees to the postman Riley, to the grumpy old man Arvil - everything and everyone seems so real and relatable that while reading, you feel as if you are a part of a real hometown filled with people you have known for your entire life. 

    For those that have followed my blog, you know I love to find a personal connection to the books that I read. On a smaller monetary scale and for different reasons, I have been Logan. I know what's it's like to be accustomed to certain niceties, bail-outs, gifts, or whatever you want to call them and then have those monetary luxuries suddenly taken away. And guess what? We all survive, prevail, and reinvent the life that we want for ourselves! Logan is such an amazing character in my eyes because she didn't pity herself, but instead, she rose above and challenged herself to overcome obstacles that she never knew existed. 

    Jennifer M. Lane blew me away when I read Of Metal and Earth. I remember raving to everyone about this incredible new author and how touching and real her novel was. Blood and Sand has gone far beyond my hopes and expectations as far as my second time reading something from Lane. This author has an extraordinary gift not only for making her characters come to life or making them relatable but making you feel as if she was writing about you or someone you know. Whether it be her point of view, her imagery, or emotion - there is something about this writer that gets into your soul while reading her work. 

    I hate to repeat things that I said in my review of her previous work, however, I can't pinpoint a particular audience that I recommend this novel too. It's another one that I feel that anyone, would not only love but feel honored to have read.
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  • Joviho
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely.story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2019
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    What a beautiful story. Take one very spoilt brat add father becoming a criminal,the take all luxury away ,all the money, cars and private planes,cheque books, cards in fat take the lot and leave the girl to find her own way. Quietly a toughie for someone who has been so spoilt since the day she was born. Do with a small suitcase case gets on a bus and goes to some place near the Canadian border where she hopes no one will recognise her, her she starts a new life, is it easy. No way, is she in a hotel, no a sort of bedsit on the top of a down and out end of this small town, no car,very little money,no skills. She feels desperate.she knows she needs to get a job, before her bit of !obey runs out. She manages to talk herself into helping out in a bar. The town welcomes new people although find it stranger, but not all our friendly. This was a lovely read, not my normal type of book. Perhaps that is why I enjoyed it so much.i received this book as a ARP hoping I would write a review. This is all my own view with no guidance from anyone else. If you want a feel good book, please read this.
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