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Mary Branham

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Books I read this summer.
September 6, 2010

58 comments posted.

Re: A SEAL Never Quits (11:48am August 1, 2019):

Want to read this one.

Re: Cold Aim (11:15am July 1, 2019):

Sounds like a good book

Re: Bride of a Distant Isle (12:57pm April 1, 2016):

I do not usually read gothic but I want to read these 2 books. Sound great

Re: Thin Ice (1:27pm February 9, 2016):

I LOVE MUSIC AND THE SOUNDS OF MY GRANDDAUGHTERS LAUGHING WHEN THEY SPLASH AROUND IN THE POOL IN THE SUMMER, THE SOUNDS OF THE OCEAN AND WATERFALLS. I love to read.

Re: This Love of Mine (9:49pm October 6, 2015):

Yes, I have but it was a long time ago and was worth it.

Re: Do Not Forsake Me (3:44pm August 1, 2015):

I always enjoy your books and this sounds like another good one.

Re: Lone Rider (8:45pm July 29, 2015):

My favorite cookie is cut out sugar cookies. I love them crisp and thin (not thick and soft) . Always been my favorite

Re: The Rescued (11:26pm July 11, 2015):

My favorite is black raspberry cobbler or pie.
I also love your books.

Re: Wind in the Wires (12:23pm December 16, 2014):

Cannot wait to read your new book.

Re: Sadie's Secret (8:17pm January 17, 2014):

Cannot wait to read Flora's Wish, Millie's Treasure and Sadie's Secret. Love the covers too. Hope I win.

Re: More Than A Touch (8:14pm January 17, 2014):

Cannot wait to read More Than A touch. . Pretty cover too.

Re: The Wedding Game (8:57pm November 24, 2013):

No way, Marriage is hard enough sometimes without it being a stranger. Money is not everything.

Re: The Art of Murder (4:03pm November 17, 2013):

I think your books sounds like one I want to read. I think my friend will like it too

Re: Masters of The Cats: Collaring The Saber-Tooth (5:25pm June 30, 2013):

Can't wait to read your new book. I love reading. I always have a book with me so that if I have a spare moment I can read. I read in the tub. By the pool,while my husband drives us to fl every march. I love to read a bit before I go to bed. I especially like to read in bed in the early morning when the house is quiet.

Re: Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Match (11:19pm January 28, 2013):

Love the cover. I would never try on line dating. Too many crazies out there.
Can't wait to read the book. Sounds entertaining.

Re: The Snow White Christmas Cookie (11:15am November 4, 2012):

Would love to win your new book.

Re: Shattered Silence (2:56pm October 14, 2012):

Love Margarets books and really enjoy cowboy books. Can't wait to read this new one.

Re: Savage Hunger (12:53pm October 7, 2012):

I think Trapped would be a good book for me to give to my teen age granddaughter and maybe I could read it first and then we could discuss it together. Anything to get them reading. Hope I win.

Re: Contract For Marriage (8:31pm October 4, 2012):

I cannot wait to read your book. It sounds like a good one.
Good luck with it.

Re: The Last Victim (10:58pm August 7, 2012):

Love your books and can't wait to read thelates. Keep up the good work.

Re: A Promise Of Safekeeping (1:01am January 1, 2012):

Love the title -- Slow dancing on Prices Pier reminds me of growing up in the 50's and 60's. I graduated in 1964 and slow dancing was the big thing. Takes me back. Can't wait to read this

Re: The More the Terrier (3:49pm December 31, 2011):

Our new year plans are to continue to enjoy our retirement. This past year we went to alaska for 14 days and then hawaii for my 65th birthday in dec. We spent 11 days there.
What a birthday gift. We want to travel all over before one of us is not able. So many people put off plans and then never get to do them. Off to fl in march and then who knows where next. Enjoy the grandkids. One is a 7th grade volleyball player and a cheerleader and the other is is pre school. What sweet girls they are . Love them to pieces.
Would like another pet if we were not traveling. Miss our last one Misty who passed away about 8 years ago.

Re: Finding Felicity (3:18pm December 23, 2011):

Your book sounds wonderful. Have to read it. Would love to win it.

Re: Jennifer's Garden (2:32pm September 25, 2011):

Can't wait to read your book. It sounds good. I have never read anything by you but now will check out them.

Re: Serendipity (10:36pm September 1, 2011):

I like the strong silent type but one who is a really nice guy and loves his family and would do anything for them.

Good luck with the new book.

Re: Any Man of Mine (12:40pm May 31, 2011):

Can't wait to read your book Any Man of Mine. Sounds like a good read.

Enjoy your summer and good luck with the book.

Re: The Gin & Chowder Club (12:36pm May 31, 2011):

I think heartache makes for a great book. I also loved Dr. Zhivago and The bridges of madison Co. Can't wait to read your book. Sounds like one I will really enjoy.
Have a great summer and good luck with your book

Re: Wickedly Charming (2:56pm May 16, 2011):

I think every woman could use a fairy tale most days.
Good Luck with your new books. can't wait to read them.

Re: Deadly Promises (2:57pm May 8, 2011):

Glad your new book is about Navy Seals. We owe so much to them and a lot of the time take them for granted.
God Bless all our armed forces and fire and police.
We owe them all so much;
Have a great weekend. Can't wait to read the new book.

Re: The Violets Of March (10:36am May 2, 2011):

Love your books. Good luck

Re: It Happened On Maple Street (12:46pm April 19, 2011):

I have never experienced domestic abuse but have 2 sisters who have. I cannot imagine living that way. Thanks to you for telling your story. It just might help someone who picks it up to read and they or someone they know is living with domestic abuse and it may be just the thing to convince them to get help.

Re: Tyler (10:13pm March 17, 2011):

Happy St. Patricks Day.

Wow, sounds like an exciting book. Love series and family stores.

Re: Animal Magnetism (7:11pm March 5, 2011):

Love the doggie on the cover and what is holding it isn't bad either even though I am 64

Re: Scandal of the Year (5:34pm March 4, 2011):

Love your books and I like things a little slower than they are today. I keep talking about the good old days in the 60's and 70's.
Love the contest.

Re: Against the Law (9:48am March 1, 2011):

I loved this series. Just finished the last one and am waiting to read the new one you mentioned.
Great job.

Re: Dangerous Secrets (7:19pm February 11, 2011):

Sounds like a great book for vacation. I am going to fla. in march. Hope I win

Re: These Things Hidden (3:52pm February 6, 2011):

I think being a good mother is taking the time to read to them and color with them. Teaching them to become caring and responsible adults. To encourage them whether it is in school work, band, sports or whatever they try.
My granddaughter is 11 now and enjoys being in plays at a playhouse near us. She has done 4 plays and had the lead in the last one. Seeing her sing and dance just makes me so proud of her and also makes me want to cry . My husband and I try to be the best grandparents. We attend school functions and cheer competitions and plays and anything we possibly can attend. We also have a 4 year old granddaughter and have fun teaching her to sing and say nursery rhymes .
We love them undonditionally and sure do love hearing them say. Love you mama and Love you poppy.

Re: At Hidden Falls (1:12pm January 25, 2011):

I started reading at a young age and even though I had a great childhood reading was my favorite thing in the world to do. I even got my library card taken away so I would learn my multiplication . I learned it in a hurry and used to take my younger sisters to the library with me.
I would go through themes, all nancy drew, all earl stanley gardner, all medical books, all mysteries and so on. Now I still read all the time and pass my books on to my mom who at 84 still reads a lot, my sisters and my friends. I feel so sad for the multitudes who cannot read. I cannot imagine a life without reading.
Love your books .Can't wait to read the newest one.

Re: The Christmas Clock (2:57pm November 15, 2010):

Sounds like a great book. One my mom and I would both like.
Hope I win the xmas clock.

Re: Hero (3:13pm August 18, 2010):

I can't imagine having to read the reviews on a new book. It must be so hard.
I love reading reviews and don't make my choice from them but sometimes I read a book I would not have usually piced. Good Luck!!!!

Re: Roast Mortem (12:09pm August 14, 2010):

Love pancakes and blueberries. I love pancakes with blueberry syrup.
And I live in a small town in ohio and we have volunteer firemen too.
Enjoy your books a lot.
Keep up the good work

Re: Enchanted, Inc. (11:25pm November 6, 2009):

I love seeing a good book turned into a movie. I just saw the preview of Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. It looks as good as the book.

Re: Rainwater (11:21pm November 6, 2009):

I like to watch the trailers for books. It helps me picture the characters and gets me more interested in reading the book.
Good Luck !!!
Stay healthy!!!

Re: Santa Honey (7:33pm October 28, 2009):

Oh, I so agree with you . My husband and I both have worked for a large printing company. I worked for over 32 years and my husband has 44 years in and is retiring. They get very little money for each book and as you said the run counts are down and they have had large cut backs every year or so.

I love books and do not like audio books or e- books. I like to sit with book and read it at my leisure.
I love book stores . I live in a very small town and we have no bookstores. I usually order all my books online.
I love fresh fiction for all the great reviews, author news and great contests.
Good luck with your new book.
Hope the economy picks up .
I hate waiting for my bookclub selections to come. They are always backordered now.
Have a great holiday season.

Our poor library is having a hard time staying open and we are doing everything we can to help. Wish I could win the lottery and help out our town and library.

Re: Mr. Darcy Vampyre (7:22pm October 28, 2009):

Love the cover of your book.
Especially love the necklace.
What a beauty.
Vampires are the in thing now.
Sounds really interesting.

Good Luck

Re: A Hollywood Ending (6:10pm October 20, 2009):

I love to read Eileen Goudge and Barbara Delinsky. Also Brenda Novak and Marie Bostwick. So many books and not enough time . So many great authors to name. Just love to read.

Re: Ice (5:56pm October 20, 2009):

I too enjoy Oct. Love Starbucks pumpkin spice and gingerbread spice coffee. Love the leaves turning and sitting by a fire with a good book.

Re: A Thread Of Truth (4:53pm May 20, 2009):

Can't wait to read the new book. Loved A single Thread.

Have a wonderful summer and enjoy the fun of having a new books out.

Re: A Little Light Magic (4:52pm May 20, 2009):

Sounds like a great summer read.
I grew up in Md. But now live in ohio.
Enjoy the beach and your summer

Re: The Diary (4:50pm May 20, 2009):

Eileen, Love all your books. Can't wait to read The Diary.
Have a wonderful sommer.

Re: While My Sister Sleeps (12:34pm April 17, 2009):

Oh I am so glad you have a new book coming out. Love your books. My mom and friend also keep waiting for me to finish any new book of yours .

Have a wonderful summer.
mary branham

Re: The House on Tradd Street (7:13pm December 7, 2008):

I just finished The House on Tradd Street. Love jack and melanie. Can't wait for the new book in 2009.

Re: The Diary of Cozette (12:59pm October 1, 2008):

Hi, I also love fall and apples, and stews and chili and homemade applesauce.

I make this beer bread all the time. Love it. It is so good warm with butter.

Have a great fall season and good luck with The Diary of cozette.

Re: Before The Storm (6:34pm August 1, 2008):

I love your books and just bought Before the Storm. Can't wait to start it.
Good luck with any new projects and have a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

Re: The Devil's Footprints (9:04am April 17, 2008):

Love andrew gross's books.
Keep you reading when you should be doing laundry and dusting and all those other good things that can wait when you have a good book to finish

Re: 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover (9:00am April 17, 2008):

I agree with gigi- a little witchcraft some days on the hair would be a good thing.
I love the celtic woman music.
I think I might have to buy that.
I feel like part witch some days myself.

Re: These Boots Were Made for Stomping (3:04pm April 7, 2008):

My mom still says you aren't properly dressed up without panty house. I can't stand them either and am more comfortable in my crocs. Ugly but comfortable. I remember garter belts and thigh high nylons hooked to the garter belt and starched crinoines under full skirts. It is scary to look back.

Re: Hot and Bothered (8:40am April 1, 2008):

I consider myself southern too. I grew up in md. (below the Mason-Dixon line) and have lived in ohio for over 40 years now.
I also love Paula Deen and southern food. I am not Manhattan either. I love sweet tea .