Fans of Barbara Delinsky (you know who you are) get totally involved
and invested in anything she writes. When I look at her booklist I can't
help but marvel at the fact that I've only missed out on a couple of
them. Every other book I remember vividly Read more...
Every so often a story pops into an author's mind driven by an idea or
image formed by an actual event. Loads of fiction is constructed
around actual parts of history. COTTAGE BY THE SEA is such a story by Debbie
Macomber Read more...
Funny how people label other people or consign them to a
particular group and not necessarily as a compliment. In fact
most often a definite slight. I was entertained by
the labels given to the men/boys by the lovely ladies in this
story.
THE BRIDE NEXT DOOR challenges stereotypes Read more...
At the risk of sounding redundant, Jill Shalvis is one of
those must read authors. She never fails to amaze me. I
start reading a new book by this classy writer and I'm
hooked. It's like unwrapping a delicious decadent fudge
brownie and winding up devouring it in Read more...
Welcome to TO CATCH A TEXAS
STAR, the final chapter of Linda Broday's Texas Hero series. Each book has been a joy to
read and review. I was delighted to visit with characters from the Read more...
I must admit to being a total neophyte in the art history world. But I am
a complete sucker for a story filled with mystique and wonder and if
along the way I get an education, well all the better. BREATHLESS is one of Read more...
Sometimes life just needs a bit of luck thrown in for good
measure. There always seems to be times when we question
just how we got to a certain point in our lives. Maybe fate
-- who knows. Welcome to COWBOY ON MY MIND first in the Read more...
UNTAMED COWBOY brings us back
to Copper Ridge and focuses on a family who joins the ranks of the
super wealthy, running a dude ranch called Get Out of Dodge (caught
you smiling already!). Warning: you can't help smiling when reading
something by Read more...
Fans of the Magnolia Brides
series will be delighted to know that Lynette Austin has stayed in Misty
Bottoms, Georgia in her new series, Bachelors and Babies, with MUST Read more...
Back in Wind River, Wyoming, Lindsay
McKenna once again faces down issues of veterans and their
hidden and not so obvious problems in her new book, LONE
RIDER. It seems no one comes out unscathed in war and no one
covers those maladies
better than Lindsay McKenna which is why Read more...
So, COWBOY BOLD is actually the first book in a new series
by one of my go to authors, Carolyn Brown. It is an
excellent introduction to a fascinating storyline about a
family owned ranch that developed a program that reaches
out to the community and does a remarkable good Read more...
CHRISTMAS AT LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY is the last
installment of the Little
Beach Trilogy. This is the first
one I've read in this series and I didn't feel as if I had
walked Read more...
Every once in a while a story pops up in the news about the
existence of yet another fringe radical group disguised
as a religious order. Many of these are rarely seen for
what they truly are -- a cult. I can't think of any good
examples of a cult Read more...
Not to sound silly, but the shawls in Laura Zukaite's book
called INSPIRED SHAWLS are inspired. They are original
pieces of knitted art. And in INSPIRED SHAWLS we get to see
shawls and shoulder coverings of all shapes, sizes and
designs. From fun and flirty to romantic and elegant Read more...
HARRY AND MEGHAN: A LOVE STORY COLORING BOOK is an illustrated
collection of almost photo like pictures of the royal
couple leading up to their planned wedding on May 19, 2018.
Each page is one sided and perforated if someone would like
to color these and frame them. Having them Read more...
Robyn Carr is a national treasure and THE FAMILY GATHERING
is a perfect example of the magic between the covers of any
of her books.
We finally get to meet the elusive Dakota Jones -- sibling
to Sierra, Sedona, and Cal and just as wonderful. In THE
FAMILY GATHERING we are Read more...
In the year 1889, life in Montana was still very rough even
when sparkling parties took place in beautifully renovated
mansions. For many these parties were the place to be seen
at and, in a strange way, McKenna Frasier had mixed feelings
about just that. On one hand she wanted Read more...
Stories should take you to another place. Not necessarily
foreign or mythical, but out of your own conscious world or
comfort zone so to speak. Can't think of another author
that does that as well as Jude Deveraux. Her list of
engaging novels speaks to her innate talent. Her Read more...
Let me begin by saying that BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ORIGAMI by
Pasquale D'Auria is by far the best choice of a gift for
any occasion. This is an exquisite story book that
encourages the reader to participate with a collection of
wonderfully constructed origami characters and structures
that Read more...
Hot, sexy cowboys infused with charm and muscles. Well that
just about covers RUGGED TEXAS COWBOY by Lora Leigh that
manages to heat up the pages with take-no-prisoners sex
between two, albeit at times reluctant, consenting adults.
It's almost as if these characters need to let off 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.
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