First and foremost I have to say that creativeness abounds in this book. When you start reading you instantly get my opening comment. THE MOON GLOW SISTERS is the newest art piece created by Lori Wilde who is an unabashedly master artist when it comes to character development. The Read more...
Warning. Don’t expect to get anything done once you crack open the latest Lisa Gardner spectacular crime novel. WHEN YOU SEE ME is vintage Lisa Gardner. Gardner once again brings back our favorites crime team and introduces several new ones Read more...
The sisters of SISTERS BY CHOICE are actually relatives, cousins to be exact. But growing up together as a tight-knit trio makes them feel more like sisters. Amber, Sophie, and Kristine are now grown women with very diverse lifestyles Read more...
I have to come up with some new superlatives especially when describing stories penned by Kelly Rimmer. Kelly Rimmer moves from books that make you gasp and take your breath away with their important message and relative topics. Then she throws in a few delightful romantic romps that go Read more...
The fifth installment in The Coltons of Mustang Valley series, some of the events within IN COLTON'S CUSTODY by Dana Nussio are a little too coincidental. Personally I’m not a true believer in coincidence Read more...
THE GRACE KELLY DRESS is an innocuous title to a surprising impactful story spanning many years and evolving around brides and their wedding gowns. Grace Kelly was an American actress who met a prince and became a princess. You can’t get any more romantic than that. So Read more...
Let’s face it: there is nothing positive you can say about having secrets especially from those you care for. Secrets are toxic to a relationship. For some, their lives are steeped in secrets and it’s a wonder that they can keep them straight. At first Read more...
SHAWLS WRAPS AND SCARVES is a delicious collection of knitted items that are obviously designed and constructed to practically flow. All the items in SHAWLS WRAPS AND SCARVES are knit in various patterns using mostly basic knit stitches. There are certainly many that contain some more advanced steps but Read more...
Catherine Anderson is the acknowledged master of pairing rather unconventional characters. I am admittedly rather smitten with this talented, truly awesome writer. Her Kendrick/Coulter/Harrigan books are definitely some of my all-time favorites. And HUCKLEBERRY LAKE is the fifth book in her Read more...
COLTON'S LETHAL REUNION by Tara Taylor Quinn is the second in the Coltons of Mustang Valley series. Having read the first book in the series, written by a different author, I can safely say that each book stands on its own merit. The storyline has a Read more...
Before I begin my review of UNSPOKEN by Kelly Rimmer, I have to admit that there are many books penned by this talented author that have been duly noted as my favorite. How can there be so many favorites written by one person? That is the struggle I faced Read more...
In KNITTED TOYS, by Jody Long, you get a bunch of knitting patterns for some adorable toys for boys and girls at the cost of about one dollar a piece. For those of us that frequently stroll through websites looking at patterns - that price is really reasonable. One of Read more...
Ever start reading a book and realize you hadn’t read the first in the series. Often wonder if it really matters and usually authors go out of their way to make each book autonomous. However when it comes to Jennifer Ryan I do my best to avoid Read more...
WIND RIVER PROTECTOR is number 8 in the Wind Riverseries and centers around Andy Whitcomb the oldest of four abandoned children adopted by Maud and Steve Whitcomb. Each of the Whitcomb children are now adults and have entered careers Read more...
HARRY & MEGHAN PAPER DOLLS is a narrow 6 by 11 softcover book that contains a set of paper dolls of Prince Henry of Wales and his wife Megan Markle. The outfits highlight various moments of their dating, engagement, and official outings. The book is intended to commemorate their Read more...
Matt Bergstrom makes amazingly detailed somewhat miniature versions of houses and landmarks possible to construct. He uses his talents as a graphic designer, photographer, and artist to illustrate detailed scenes. His drawings are gorgeous. And so I wasn't the least bit surprised at the miniature sections depicting all Read more...
All you need is a pair of scissors. Matt Bergstrom makes some of the most amazingly detailed, and somewhat miniature, versions of houses and landmarks possible to construct. He uses his talents as a graphic designer, photographer and artist to illustrate detailed scenes. His drawings are gorgeous, and so Read more...
I am astonished by the amount of research authors ferret through for facts to support an idea. In THE BOOKWOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK author Kim Michele Richardson has created a story enriched by the slightly altered -- literary license and all -- to provide the reader with an extraordinary look into Read more...
WHIMSICAL STITCHES a Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns by Lauren Espy is a testimony to her grandmother and her own journey of sorts through this wonderful medium. Amigurumi is a unique art form where incredible items are created using scraps of yarn, string, filling, buttons, paper, etc Read more...
PRINCESS PARTY is a scratch & sketch adventure book. If you are not familiar with the sketch books, they simple are blackened pages that reveal a rainbow color design when scratched with a wooden stylus. PRINCESS PARTY comes with many activities. First is a lovely adventure story starting at Read more...
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.