The reason I love to read so much is that it is a quiet entertainment. A way to de-stress and escape reality for a while. But it is also a way to meet new friends and get a few laughs too. There is a lot of emotions that come into a great book and this new release by Wendy Wax was a perfect read this week.

A Week at the Lake by Wendy Wax
Publisher: Berkley (June 23, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-0425274477

From the USA Today bestselling author of The House on Mermaid Point comes a powerful novel about secrets, loyalty, and the bonds of true friendship . . .

Twenty years ago, Emma Michaels, Mackenzie Hayes, and Serena Stockton bonded over their New York City dreams. Then, each summer, they solidified their friendship by spending one week at the lake together, solving their problems over bottles of wine and gallons of ice cream. They kept the tradition for years, until jealousy, lies, and life’s disappointments made them drift apart.

It’s been five years since Emma has seen her friends, an absence designed to keep them from discovering a long-ago betrayal. Now she’s in desperate need of their support. The time has come to reveal her secrets—and hopefully rekindle their connection.

But when a terrible accident keeps Emma from saying her piece, Serena and Mackenzie begin to learn about the past on their own. Now, to heal their friendship and their broken lives, the three women will have to return to the lake that once united them, and discover which relationships are worth holding on to . . .

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My Thoughts: This is not the first book I have read by this author. Last summer I read The House on Mermaid Point and thoroughly enjoyed it. So when this book came out, I was excited to see what she has created for us chick lit lovers.

This story line is similar to the last book with three best friends that have come together under a stressful situation. The author created these ladies with plenty of backbone, a bit of sass, and plenty of humorous wit. But they each have their weaknesses and secrets too. Jealousy, betrayals, fear. But the love for one another clearly shines. This is a story of strength and forgiveness.

I love the flow of this book. It is an easy read that will take you away to the beach and sweep you into the lives of these friends. The ending left me wanting a bit more. It wasn’t a cliff hanger, but a few doors were not closed all the way and I want to know what happens. I can only hope that perhaps there is a second installment somewhere in the authors mind.

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Hot on the heels of her last release comes the highly anticipated 4th novel from the Searching Series by Jennifer Probst. One of my favorite books from Jennifer was Searching for Beautiful, which just published last month. I was so excited to be able to read this newest installment that was set up so wonderfully in the last book.

Searching for Always by Jennifer Probst
Series: Searching For (Book 4)
Publisher: Gallery Books (June 30, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-147678011

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Probst sparks a blissful mind-body connection as her “sexy, satisfying” (Kirkus Reviews) new series continues!

She’s an expert in helping others de-stress, but Arilyn Meadows is running on fumes. Along with her job counseling singles seeking soul mates at the Kinnections agency in Verily, New York, she’s a yoga teacher, animal shelter volunteer, anger management therapist, and helping hand to her beloved grandfather. No time to find Mr. Right—but after discovering her yogi boyfriend in a compromising asana, Arilyn would rather dog-sit for her honeymooning friend Kate than risk her heart on another downward dog. And when police officer Stone Petty—radiating masculinity and bad-boy attitude—is sent to her for mandatory lessons in cooling off when the job gets too hot, Arilyn vows to ignore his seductive glances and sexy grin. But there’s no halting their sizzling flirtation—a red-hot, high-speed chase that’s breaking all the limits.

My Thoughts: When it comes to hot cops, I am all over that type of storyline and this ones does not disappoint. We met Officer Stone Petty briefly in the last book and I just knew that he was going to star in this book. Thankfully, I was not wrong.

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The author has a knack of creating amazing stories that suck you in hook, line and sinker and this one certainly does that. From friendly people and characters that you end up loving, to strong, deliciously hot men you really wish you knew, her sizzling and steamy stories have never disappointed.

Being the fourth book in a series can be intimidating as you think you are missing something should you miss a book or read out of order. But fear not! These books are written as a stand alone for the most part with plenty of references to other characters that come in from the other stories.

I just loved this book! The development of the characters and ability to meld together when you think there is no way in heck it is going to work is beautiful. Ms. Probst has a gift when it comes to humanizing her people, wrapping up a story and developing new storylines.

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