Last year I was introduced to the author Elizabeth Cooke with the first in the series of Rutherford Park. A grand estate in England and all of the happenings between the Cavendish family and the staff. I loved the authors writing style and the story itself so I was happy to be able to review the … [Read more...] about THE WILD DARK FLOWERS: A Novel of Rutherford Park by Elizabeth Cooke
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The House on Mermaid Point by Wendy Wax
When it comes to chick lit and relaxing summer reads, there is nothing that screams "Pick Me" than a story set on the beach. After all, if we are going to be enjoying a book while on vacation or longing for vacation, having a story set in the place we want to be can only enhance the desire to read … [Read more...] about The House on Mermaid Point by Wendy Wax
The Never Never Sisters by L. Allison Heller
Living 2000 miles away from have has its good sides and it downside. The bad part is not being involved with the family on a regular basis. The good part is not being involved with the family on a regular basis. Oh wait, it is the same thing! Family dynamics has its good parts and bad parts and this … [Read more...] about The Never Never Sisters by L. Allison Heller
Here and Again by Nicole Dickson
I love when a book surprises me. I start to read it because the back cover tells me one thing but when I get into the book it is so much more complex. It is one of the pleasures of reading. With this book I received for received for review, about half way through I kept thinking of the old saying, … [Read more...] about Here and Again by Nicole Dickson
Third Rule of TEN by Gay Hendricks & Tinker Lindsay
Mystery books do not normally top my list of ones I have to read, but when I read the snippet for this newly published books, I knew that it was right up my alley. Ex-cop, PI, and an ex-Buddist Monk to boot, this book screamed a fun and engaging read and I was so glad to receive a copy for … [Read more...] about Third Rule of TEN by Gay Hendricks & Tinker Lindsay
Tell Me of Brave Women by Laura Riley
It is sad to think that in this day and age, women still fight for their rights. Whether it is to be safe from abusers, safe from oppression or safe to walk down the street, women today still face issues that should have been conquered long ago. Teaching children how to treat others with respect is … [Read more...] about Tell Me of Brave Women by Laura Riley
Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America: Audio CD Book
I have to admit, I have a very dry, quirky sense of humor. I love sarcasm and a dry wit but not much slap stick comedy. I received an audio book to review by American filmaker, actor and writer John Waters and with his history of humorous films like Hairspray, and Pink Flamingos, I knew I was in for … [Read more...] about Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America: Audio CD Book
Through the Deep Waters by Kim Vogel Sawyer
I have been enjoying several books by the same author over the past year or so and today I would like to share another wonderful book that was released last month. I was sent a copy to review and found it to be a good read and one that will interest those the like the Christian fiction/romance … [Read more...] about Through the Deep Waters by Kim Vogel Sawyer