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Book Review: I Don’t Know How She Will Do …

Reviewer: Samantha
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
Lily has had it with Aunt Lizzie. She wants her inheritance. She wants to be free. Aunt Lizzie wants Lily to find a husband, though she thinks it’s impossible. To her Lily could kiss freedom goodbye since it might be about the only person who’d allow that.
Aunt Lizzie’s thinking marriage; Lily’s thinking marriage-if-anyone-would-ever-want-me. Aunt Lizzie’s thinking cooking, cleaning and looking after a family; Lily wants a career that isn’t home-running. Aunt Lizzie’s not bent on making Lily have her way. So what would Lily do? She’d plot to gain her inheritance. She’d plot to gain her freedom. Her dad’s will says nothing about Mr. Right, neither does it mention an aspiring actress eager to break into Hollywood.
Join Lily in her quest for freedom as she poses as a couple with Clare behind a camouflage of flashy cars and cupcakes in order to get that inheritance. Follow this hilarious recipe of a low self-esteem girl, a sassy self-employed actress, an Aunt whose quotes would get you raising brows and two grannies who are willing to help low self-esteem girl. But watch out, one has a pistol which she stashes in her underwear.
Summary:
This was a cute and short read, funny in some moments, wacky in others. I thought the story about Lily getting her inheritance was a unique one, and the relationship that forms between her and Clare was definitely interesting to read about. Sometimes the plot points got a little too out there for my particular taste, and the more I read novellas the more I realize I just don’t connect with them as well as full-length novels. I always feel like more character buildup could have been written or more subplots put in, but that’s not the point of a novella – I know! Just a personal preference. But overall I thought this one was well-written and made me laugh.
3.5 stars

CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Vegas to Varanasi by Shelly …

Reviewer: Samantha Shelly Hickman is on tour now with Vegas to Varanasi and CLP Blog Tours Synopsis: Anna has never been the beautiful one; she’s…

Book Review: The Vanishing by Wendy Webb

Reviewer: Andrea I received this novel in exchange for an honest review. The Summary: Recently widowed and rendered penniless by her Ponzi-scheming husband, Julia Bishop…

Book Review: The Hunting by Kerry Peresta

Reviewer: Samantha I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review Summary: Isabelle Lewis, top advertising salesperson at the Chatbrook Springs…

CLP Blog Tours Book Review: New Beginnings by Mary Metcalfe

Mary Metcalfe is on tour now with New Beginnings and CLP Blog Tours
Summary:
Workaholic real estate agent Carol Brock can’t seem to find a good man. Her first husband cheated with a law clerk less than half his age. Then she found herself in a string of bad relationships with unscrupulous men, including a con man and art thief, who shredded her professional reputation and strained her relationship with her college-age children. Carol has sworn off men and is determined to reclaim her life and career on her terms. But, when Boston’s most eligible bachelor, restoration specialist Devin Elliott, puts in an offer on a charming Victorian, Carol admits she’s attracted. Devin’s offer unwittingly unleashes a psychopathic rage in an ex-girlfriend that spills into Carol’s life. As she and Devin try to stay one step ahead of violence, Carol must decide whether she’s ready to risk her heart again.
Review:
I didn’t realize before reading, but New Beginnings is actually the second book of a trilogy. It was easy to pick up that a story had clearly happened before reading about Carol’s life, but it wasn’t too distracting from the story as some series can be. I liked that Carol is a tough chick, and we see that right away. She’s been through some situations that has made her hard, but she wasn’t unlikeable in any way. I enjoyed watching the romance between her and Devin blossom, but sometimes the start and stop with them was a bit much. There’s a pretty serious story here with Devin’s ex being a psychopath, and I overall thought the book was interesting and the story kept me intrigued throughout. The cover isn’t my favorite, but don’t judge the book by that! I would look forward to the next book in the series as well.
4 stars
*Anyone who leaves a comment on the tour page will be entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card! Anyone who purchases their copy of New Beginnings before January 31 and sends their receipt to Samantha (at) ChickLitPlus (dot) com will get 5 bonus entries!*
Author Bio:

Mary Metcalfe is the author of three published novels – Winds of Change, New Beginnings, Road to Tomorrow – and currently at work on her fourth. She and her long-time husband live in the foothills of the Laurentians in Quebec, Canada with a small herd of cats and a Canadian Eskimo dog. Their daughter is a published literary non-fiction author.
Links

Web site: www.marymetcalfe.ca
Blog: www.lakefrontmuse@blogspot.ca
Twitter: @MetcalfeMary
Shelfari: www.shelfari.com/marymetcalfe/shelf

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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: The Hole in the Middle …

Kate Hilton is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and The Hole in the Middle
Summary:
Sophie Whelan is the epitome of the modern superwoman. When she operates at peak performance, she can cajole balky employees, soothe her cranky children, troubleshoot career disasters, throw a dinner party for ten and draft an upbeat Christmas letter — all in the same day.
But as Sophie’s fortieth birthday looms, her seamless life reveals disturbing web-like fractures. Conflict with her boss, blossoming jealousy of her husband’s femme fatale business partner and her feelings of hopeless inadequacy as a mother and daughter are cracking the edifice of her life.
Rescue may be at hand when Lillian Parker, a wealthy widow who befriended Sophie during her university days, makes Sophie an irresistible offer. Why, then, does Sophie hesitate? The answer is the reappearance of Lillian’s nephew, Will Shannon, the great unresolved love of Sophie’s life. As she remembers the vivid drama of their college romance, Sophie confronts the choices she has made in life and in love and looks for the one answer that has always eluded her: what does she really want?

The Hole in the Middle is a heartbreaking love story, a laugh-out loud portrayal of the twin demands of work and family and a fresh take on the hot debate about having it all.

Review:
The Hole in the Middle is an extremely well-written and thought-provoking novel. From the first pages I was already invested in Sophie’s story, and the stress she felt as a professional, a mother, and as a wife. The story from her past that was weaved in with the present was quite interesting, and I loved reading about the great Lillian that was such a force in Sophie’s life. While I was perfectly content and happy with this novel the first three-fourths through, the ending and the twist that came with it put this over the top for me. Five stars and I highly recommend. I’m so happy I got to meet this author in person as well, and I look forward to more from her!
5 stars

*Anyone who leaves a comment on the tour page will be entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card! Anyone who purchases their copy of The Hole in the Middle before January 27 and sends their receipt to Samantha (at) ChickLitPlus (dot) com will get 5 bonus entries!*
Author Bio:

Kate Hilton has worked in law, higher education, public relations, fundraising and publishing. She has an English degree from McGill University and a law degree from the University of Toronto. She holds down a day job, volunteers for community organizations, raises two boys, cooks, collects art, reads voraciously and likes her husband. In her free time, she writes. On good days, she thinks she might have it all. On bad days, she wants a nap.

The Hole in the Middle is Kate’s first book. Kate is represented by Beverley Slopen of the Beverley Slopen Literary Agency in Toronto.

Connect with Kate!

Website: www.katehilton.com
Blog: www.katehilton.com
Facebook page: Kate Hilton Author
Goodreads author page:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4342012.Kate_Hilton
Twitter: @katemhilton

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Amazon: http://www.amazon.ca/The-Hole-In-Middle/dp/1443429538/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_1_ACQW