Friday, December 17, 2021
The Sullivan Book Nook - A Dream Come True
This Sunday will be eight months since Shawn began construction on my Little Free Library. (He works six days a week, so he didn’t have a lot of spare time). Well, needless to say, the tears started flowing when I discovered this at the end of our driveway today. Best Christmas gift EVER! I still have some work to do on it before I have my grand opening, but I’m just SO excited to finally have it in the ground! I’ll post more pictures when it’s finished.
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Review - The Widower's Second Chance
AUTHOR: Jessica Keller
RATING: ★★★
Summary (from Goodreads): Idyllic Goose Harbor, Michigan, offers a fresh start for broken-hearted Paige Windom. In addition to securing a teaching job at the high school, she'll fulfill her dream of helping at-risk teens in a nearby inner-city mentoring program. But Caleb Beck, a handsome yet overprotective widower and the center's founder, doesn't want Paige anywhere near the place. He's afraid she'll get hurt just like his late wife. Paige knows she can do a lot of good for the kids and Caleb himself. If only she can show him how to let go of his fear, maybe they'll both find a way to reopen their wounded hearts.
Goose Harbor: Love is in big supply on the shores of Lake Michigan.
REVIEW: I hate giving any book a 3-star rating, but this one left A LOT to be desired. First off, the hero, Caleb, is VERY overprotective of the heroine, to the point where it's extremely annoying. Secondly, the heroine had a past failed relationship with a horrible man, so she compares all other men to him and refuses to get past it and move on. Honestly, I was happy when I finally finished this book. If you love Harlequin inspirational romances, then try it for yourself, but I can't in good conscious recommend this one.
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Review - Rebuilding Her Life
AUTHOR: Ruth Logan Herne
RATING: ★★★★
Summary (from Amazon): Coming home isn’t always easy…in this novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Ruth Logan Herne.
Faced with a decades-old mistake, can she find forgiveness?
After a fire devastates her hometown, Dr. Jess Bristol returns to save her mother’s clinic—and comes face-to-face with her high school sweetheart. Over twenty years ago, Jess helped put Shane Stone in jail…and later learned he was innocent. Now they must work together to restore their town. Though Shane has put his past behind him, can the adoptive single father forgive the woman he once loved?
REVIEW: This was my first time reading Ruth Logan Herne’s work, and I really enjoyed it. A big selling factor for me was the hero and heroine are in their 40’s, which is rare to find in a romance book nowadays. (A NOTE TO AUTHORS: Those of us in our 40’s and beyond love a good romance too! It’s not just for those in their 20’s and 30’s!) Jess and Shane’s love story is beautiful and one to be admired. They have a few obstacles in their path, but they never give up. I caught myself tearing up several times while reading this book, and I’d gladly recommend it to everyone. I look forward to reading more of Ruth’s work very soon.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Review - Something Borrowed
AUTHOR: Emily Giffin
RATING: ★★★★
Summary (from Goodreads): Something Borrowed tells the story of Rachel, a young attorney living and working in Manhattan.
Rachel has always been the consummate good girl—until her thirtieth birthday, when her best friend, Darcy, throws her a party. That night, after too many drinks, Rachel ends up in bed with Darcy's fiancé. Although she wakes up determined to put the one-night fling behind her, Rachel is horrified to discover that she has genuine feelings for the one guy she should run from. As the September wedding date nears, Rachel knows she has to make a choice. In doing so, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren't always neat, and sometimes you have to risk all to win true happiness.
Something Borrowed is a phenomenal debut novel that will have you laughing, crying, and calling your best friend.
REVIEW: This was my first time reading Emily Giffin’s work, and I fell in love with her sweet and quirky storytelling. There were several times I caught myself laughing out loud. Loved this story and all of the characters - even spoiled brat Darcy. I didn’t realize until I was halfway through this book that I’d watched the movie not too long ago. Of course, the book is always better than the movie, but I would recommend both if you want to indulge in a sweet love story.
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Review - Her Secret Alaskan Family
AUTHOR: Belle Calhoune
RATING: ★★★★
Summary (from Goodreads): Can she come home to a place she’s never known?
Everyone remembers the kidnapped Alaskan baby…but they don’t know she’s returned home.
Sage Duncan is the only person in Owl Creek who knows her true identity: the missing Alaskan chocolate heiress. Now she’s returned to Alaska to learn about the family she was stolen from—without disclosing her identity. But keeping her deep secret from gorgeous town sheriff Hank Crawford is much harder than Sage thought…especially when she finds herself falling for him.
REVIEW: This was my first time reading Belle Calhoune’s work, and I really enjoyed it. The heroine and hero are a sweet couple, and both of them have admirable qualities that kept the story interesting throughout. I would recommend it to everyone.
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