Here’s the thing about Kelly Rimmer, she hits hard right from the get-go and kind of challenges you to hang on for the adventure of your life. A rather complex version of a simplistic scenario. ME WITHOUT YOU centers around Callum and Lilah.
Jane's life is going to become even messier than she could imagine. She is already running her own vintage items shop in Coyote Canyon, taking care of her grandfather who is now slowly but surely challenged by dementia and her closest friends are moving along with their own Read more...
It’s hard to get over certain personal life events, especially about trust. COUNTING ON A COWBOY is a story about learning how to trust again, and be open to the possibility of love. When you’ve fought a valiant battle to start over perhaps it just Read more...
I am a lifelong SEPPIE. There are tons of us to be sure. You honestly just have to utter that she has a new book coming and we are there with our literary tongues hanging out. And SIMPLY THE BEST takes place in one Read more...
Okay, I admit it, I am totally smitten with this author. And once starting THE SUMMER BOOK CLUB realize that Susan Mallery and I share a great love of older books. The two main characters Lauren and Paris are part of a town book club. But for the summer Read more...
Ah, the wonderful, innocent world of the early 1960s. I remember it so well. But then it strikes home: how wonderful it was actually? When we talk about the 1960s, we reminisce about the Beatles, JFK, and rock and roll. But this was a very turbulent time. We all Read more...
Books and stories by Sharon Sala have certain components in common, angst, joy, and love. Deep within her storyline, there are always moments that will bring a smile to your face. HEARTBEAT is no exception. Basically, books by Sharon Sala are meant to savor Read more...
FINALLY FOUND MY COWBOY is a lovely story that just happens to be part of a series, The Murphys of Meadow Valley. I mention this to say I loved FINALLY FOUND MY COWBOY and had missed the first book of Read more...
Life sometimes needs a reboot and some introspection. It just gets so darn complicated. And if one doesn’t step back and trim away some of the chaos it can bury you. When you start THE SOMETHING BORROWED SISTERS by Shirley Jump it Read more...
The first thing to mention is that THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB is certainly not a fluff piece. Not that there is anything even remotely wrong with fluff, love, and humor. Robyn Carr manages to add just the right amount of all three while tackling a much more challenging subject. Abuse Read more...
Sera, Liberty, and Poppy. Three great characters who are also like the three musketeers. There for each other, no questions asked. Each is utterly unique though. Liberty reads tarot cards. Poppy being British I suppose is the tea expert. Sera knows books. Sera is the central character in THE Read more...
Once again we have a novel written by a committee of folks dedicated to continuing the legacy of thoughts and plots by Janet Dailey. Her husband and daughter spearhead this committee. In ONE IN A MILLION, we are looking at a group of possible suspects in a crime drama Read more...
Just reading the very start of this story by the inimitable Jill Shalvis, is guaranteed to put you in a wondrous mood. THE BRIGHT SPOT is still another addition to my already overflowing collection of books by this delightful author Read more...
RANCHER’S SNOWED IN CHRISTMAS made me think that Maisey Yates has a deep-seated desire to be a songwriter, specifically of a country ballad. So much of the dialogue between her characters' throughout this festive novel would make Read more...
I believe fans of the Powder River series finally have the closure for which we have been waiting. From beginning to end, RIVER STRONG was a string of events that caught Read more...
I believe this is my first experience with Michelle Major, but I can firmly attest that it won’t be my last. The stars of THE CHRISTMAS CABIN are immensely complicated and yet humanly simple. What does everyone want Read more...
ON THE WAY TO US by bestselling author Carolyn Brown is actually two reissued stories combined into one book. Each story has somewhat similar plot lines: the search for that one special person selflessly gives and at the end of Read more...
First an admission. I am a huge fan of Brenda Novak. WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES won this talented author a special place in my heart. After reading that book, I picked up anything by this awesome writer. Brenda Novak truly has Read more...
Small references to seemingly insignificant items are what showcase the immense talent of Mary Jo Putney. Her flare for style, gift for creativity, and attention to detail is what dreams are made of. And don’t for even a moment think that the latest by this prolific author Read more...
You know you are in the company of greatness from page one of the newest piece of literary art by the one and only Nora Roberts, who is truly in a class of her own. With so many layers to the books Nora Roberts has given to her fans Read more...
Sandra Wurman
An avid reader for all my life and
reading is one of my passions. I’ve
been an independent reviewer for
several years now and have covered just
about every genre from a vast number of
publishers and authors. Another perk of
reviewing is getting a first glimpse of
new and upcoming works from talented
authors. As a reviewer I have had the
fortune to meet new authors and become
reacquainted with some tried and true
ones. One of the most rewarding aspects
of reviewing is having your work
acknowledged by authors and/or
publishers. The inclusion of one of my
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With the advent and broad adoption of
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works to be reviewed has increased
exponentially making the job of the
reviewer ever more challenging as the
selection of works becomes vast beyond
belief.
My goal is simple – to deliver a fair
and honest review. I take this very
seriously as I respect my readers and
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occasionally something from another
genre catches my eye.
Okay I'm hooked - definitely have three more books to add to my must read list. Dogs love us unconditionally - you can't really say that about anyone or anything else. My Maxwell will always have a special place in our hearts along with our Coco and Shani. Now we have a rescue grand doggie Annie who loves her little girl sooo much.