First things first let us remember people do not belong to other people. We are not property. Parents often make assumptions based on the life with their children as they grow up. Kids make declarations and promises, but those are written on sand, not in stone. Children need guidance Read more...
Prudence Ryland was a dream reader. A psychic with abilities that passed down through her family. She used these abilities to earn money to keep her grandmother and herself afloat. And then it happened. Prudence was caught in a crime not of her making. In fact, whether it was Read more...
First, of course, let’s realize once again that all current stories and books are a collective effort of writers working diligently to finish manuscripts and notes left behind after the passing of Janet Dailey. I can assure you I’m just as surprised at the number Read more...
Each of us has favorite, go-to authors, in our arsenal of books. It’s the same for reviewers like myself. When I get hand hands on something by Jodi Thomas, I usually drop all others and forge ahead. STRAWBERRY LANE Read more...
So here is the deal: there are authors that write several books but seem to drift away in the wind. Then there are those that stand the test of time. Have you ever read the list of previous novels by an author and found yourself amazed that you had Read more...
Back to the old west filled with outlaws, hangmen, and seemingly little law and order. But in Linda Broday’s vision we get to investigate the lives of some folk that are down on their luck and victims of their circumstances. We meet nuns that are just trying Read more...
Ah, the master returns with still another must-read novel to her credit. Time is a character in many of Jude Deveraux's works of art, and do not kid yourself, they are masterpieces. MY HEART WILL FIND YOU captured Read more...
Three musketeers--that’s the image I conjured up when getting acquainted with Ariana, Ivy, and Cam. Three adults that had been brought up on Mariners a small beach community, were good close friends all through high school. Mariners was the place families go for beachfront vacations. Tourists Read more...
It’s always an issue of trust in any relationship. Distrust breeds discontent and anger. What if you are brought up to be in control of your situation, life, and career... and then things change. Things that seemed clear now appear blurred. And in Read more...
THE GOOD LUCK CAFE is another amazing tale set in a lovely close-knit community created by Annie Rains. Small towns are just ripe for good romantic stories and Annie Rains set the stage for some wondrous moments. Read more...
Just say the name Susan Mallery and visions of literary entertainment pop into my brain. She's a master of dialogue and I can’t help laughing out loud at some of the audacious conversations her characters have that then segue into emotional conversations where deep-down angst Read more...
Never disappointing. Never duplicated. Creatively penned by Sharon Sala, DON’T BACK DOWN gets right down to business. The business of federal investigation, kidnapping, money laundering, and human trafficking. And the list grows exponentially with each turn of the Read more...
Once again, we are treated to a book that is a collaborative effort by the husband and daughter of Janet Dailey. I am an admitted Janet Dailey junky and have always loved her books about the Calder family and friends. There seem to be quite a few untold stories Read more...
Reading THE WISH LIST by Michelle Major is like looking at family dynamics through a microscope. It follows three daughters who were basically raised by the oldest of them, Beth. Their single mother seemed to have eagerly relinquished that responsibility Read more...
Elsie Garrett is a master with horses. It makes sense that, in her mind, there should be an equal way to attract a man, because with a horse, all you need is patience and a carrot. Elsie is currently working on one of the Four Corners ranches. Not on Read more...
Definitely one of the best stories pitting gorgeousness against sportiness. You know, gilt against grime. In SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST, Jennifer Probst flexes her writer's muscles and comes up with one of the most enjoyable romcoms of this Read more...
Right from the start you know Carolyn Brown has concocted some wild tales. The cast of characters is about as colorful as you can imagine. And in this book contains two separate stories, the first starts harmlessly with a runaway bride. Carolyn Brown wants you to jump into the Read more...
HIDEAWAY AT SILVER LAKE is a great introduction to Jennifer Green's new series, Snowflake Sisters. Memories are treasures. When life gets busy, we are filled with stuff we have to do. Chores seemingly take up all Read more...
For Katherine Fairfield, her journey started as an adventure of sorts but ends up being a test of survival. Quite innocently, Katherine is accompanying her new husband across the western territories to serve as missionaries. Their mission is to assist in the "civilizing" of the Native Americans they would 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
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of reviewing is having your work
acknowledged by authors and/or
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With the advent and broad adoption of
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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
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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.