book reviews

When it comes to BIG birthdays, I can understand hyperventilating and going a bit koo-koo now and then.... Not that I ever did anything like that - LOL It is a lot to take in. Growing older; the ticking clock; kids are growing up; have I done things I wanted to; am I really happy with my life? I had … [Read more...] about Happy Any Day Now by Toby Devens Book Review

I think by now everyone knows I love chick lit - otherwise loosely known as women's fiction. Chick Lit is fun and flirty and with some books, it is full of hot, steamy scenes, romance and amazing men. Yes, I am a sucker for a good romance. So when I get a book that shows up at my door that promises … [Read more...] about Wallbanger by Alice Clayton Book Review

I love reading and I have been a voracious reader my whole life. I have always leaned towards woman's fiction and usually it is in today's time. I have been enjoying many books lately that are based in the past. The book I am reviewing for you today is set in 1913 England and I thoroughly enjoyed … [Read more...] about Rutherford Park by Elizabeth Cooke Book Review

I think many of us grew up reading some sort of historical romance novels by authors like Barbara Cartland and the like. I know I read my share of them over the years and when I got the chance to read a new book based in England in the 1800's, I thought it would be a refreshing change from the norm. … [Read more...] about The Passion of The Purple Plumeria by Lauren Willig Book Review

Do you know the feeling when you are looking for a great book to read and you are flipping through the pages, read the back cover and maybe even the first chapter before you decide to buy it - hoping that it is a great book? I know that feeling well! I read a lot and can usually tell whether a book … [Read more...] about White Trash Beautiful by Teresa Mummert Book Review

Romance novels have come a long way in the past few years. Years ago, romance in a book was an innuendo and looks across the room and perhaps a hot make out session. Today, it is no holds barred and authors have free reign over their steamy, descriptive novels that take you to another realm … [Read more...] about Beautiful Bitch by Christina Lauren Book Review

"Jews and Catholics aren't the only experts at experiencing guilt. The average person spends 2 hours a day experiencing mild guilt, 5 hours a week of moderate guilt, and 3 ½ hours a month of severe guilt. The vast majority of guilty feelings we have are about our relationships with other people. But … [Read more...] about Emotional First Aid by Author Guy Winch, Ph.D.