Kelly Rimmer has absolutely outdone herself in her newest
groundbreaking story -- strongly worded, cautionary and
honest to a fault. BEFORE I LET YOU GO is raw and
unerringly truthful. Do not expect to put this book down
until you get to the very last page. BEFORE I LET YOU GO Read more...
Once again Susan Mallery tackles the age-old problem of
children at odds with their parents. In the case of YOU SAY
IT FIRST it's apparent that it doesn't really matter how
old you are, your life is still under the influence of your
parents. If they are Read more...
SURRENDER is an action packed drama that actually showcases
more than one story, each wondrously linked and well
written as is to be expected by Joan Johnston. Before we
even begin to talk about SURRENDER make sure to look for
all books in this Read more...
Love is such a mysterious phenomenon that it defies logic
when trying to describe or define it. For some authors it
seems linked with lust and hot dreams. For others it is
deeper and truly lovelier, no pun intended. Lori Wilde in
CUPID TEXAS: HOW THE COWBOY WAS WON has Read more...
BJ Daniels brings us back to Montana and the Cahill
family. We've known that the Cahill son and brother Tucker
has been missing from the picture for twenty years and now
in HERO'S RETURN we get the scoop Read more...
Iris Johansen has created some truly awesome and memorable
characters and she very skillfully integrates some of them,
her favorites perhaps in many books. Eve Duncan, forensic
sculptor, is one of my favorites Iris Johansen characters
and I proudly admit to not missing any of her stories.
At first, I Read more...
If ever there was a stubborn character, Glory Ann Day would
have to be the most perfect example. She is in parts
cantankerous
and other parts loving, especially to her family. Glory is, in
short, a very hard working young woman with the weight of
the world on her shoulders Read more...
You know there are times when you don't know whether to
laugh or cry. Well be prepared to do both reading SPRING
FORWARD -- the latest -- number four in the Mystic
Creek series by Catherine Anderson. Catherine Anderson
has a Read more...
Just what the heck is Special Ops! They are definitely
military at least in organization, training, and structure.
But, then again they are not military in that they are
behind the curtain -- working in the fog -- trained men and
women. For the most part it reminds me of Mission
Impossible Read more...
When you are a book reviewer it is an uneasy decision to
delve into a series. There are many obstacles to consider
including what part of the story will be missing if all the
books in
the series are not read or perhaps read out of order. Well
that's Read more...
Holy cow, my head is still reeling after reading this
powerful story by Lisa Gardner. Now just for transparency
sake, I had a feeling I would like Gardner's new book RIGHT
BEHIND YOU. However like is just not a strong enough
assessment. RIGHT BEHIND YOU generates a lot of Read more...
"Have you met my good friend Maria -- the craziest girl on
the block, you know her the minute you see her -- she's the
one who's in an advanced stage of shock" excerpted from West
Side Story I Feel Pretty -- for those that don't recognize
these lyrics.
I Read more...
The greatest enemy to a public figure seems to be the media.
We all know stories about the invasive techniques of the
paparazzi. What they will do to get that photo, well the
tales are legendary and at times tragic. News writers,
journalists are perhaps just as guilty in their Read more...
ROUGH RIDER is the third and final entry that takes place in
Whitehorse
Montana with an intriguing cast of characters
compliments of B.J. Daniels. Daniels obviously had a great
deal of fun with this series. ROUGH RIDER brings a Read more...
Sometimes an event that knocks you on your butt, off your
feet or in this case ice skates, can turn into an
enlightening time. A time to take stock of your life and
perhaps offer an uninvited, unexpected look into your
future. I like to call this your new normal Read more...
Holiday stories are always a welcome addition to even a very
busy life. Perhaps it's because they provide a welcome
pause in a hectic schedule, but I think it's due to their
very nature of good spirit and family. It doesn't really
matter what holiday you celebrate Read more...
Aw, Christmas in Darling VT, visions of sugar plums,
fairies, decorated homes and of course the kissing bridge.
One mention of that and all sorts of memories assault your
brain and great ones of past books featuring characters that
conquer up smiles. So its holiday time in DECK THE HALLS Read more...
Fabulous kit of origami projects with an ocean theme. MY
ORIGAMI OCEAN KIT by Pasquale D'Auria is a boxed kit that
includes a sturdy book that outlines in detailed drawings
how to take any one of the sixty squares of origami paper
sheets and with some really simple folds Read more...
Respect and love, two most important components in any
relationship. Parts of SISTERS LIKE US are equally funny and
yet poignantly sad. The Bloom sisters and their mother along
with several other relatives and friends set a new standard
for dysfunction. There is no physical abuse; no, the Bloom
women Read more...
CHRISTMAS WITH MY COWBOY is actually three stories
contributed by different authors. The first story is THE
SNOWMAN by Diana Palmer, and in this holiday tale, there are
two matchmakers hard at work. Two beautiful furry creatures
that seem to have fallen in love with each others' person
and as 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.