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Book Review : A Bargain Struck by Liz Harris
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Book Review : A Bargain Struck by Liz Harris

This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.
This is a fun romantic read set in the early 1800’s in Wyoming during the late homesteader days. The main character meets her husband through mail, they literally decide through mail written correspondence only that they both have something to offer the other and she travels from back east to marry him. He is seeking a mother for his little girl, someone to run his house and give him a male heir for whom he can pass the homestead farm onto. Quickly he finds out that she didn’t include vital information about herself…her disfigured face. But true to his word he marries her anyways and takes her home to his daughter. This is where the real fun begins as the daughter proves to be very angry with this new mother. The story continues on to tell of how these 3 people learn to heal from their losses and become a family, while that’s not to say they don’t have their troubles. It was a sweet read about love, friendship, healing and that looks aren’t what makes a person good. I loved that this story was so raw and real when it came to the cruel and sweet sides of life. It was a great read and I would recommend for anyone that loves an old fashioned love story.

September 27, 2013
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Book Review: Rescue Me, Maybe by Jackie Bouchard
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Book Review: Rescue Me, Maybe by Jackie Bouchard

I received a copy of Rescue Me, Maybe by Jackie Bouchard in exchange for an honest review.

Summary:

If you lost both your spouse and your dog to cancer within weeks of each other, but you were sadder about the dog, would you tell anyone? Maybe your closest friends. Unfortunately, Jane Bailey’s closest friends are on the other side of the country. That’s where Jane plans to go now that she’s free to leave Philadelphia, the too cold, beachless, street taco-deficient city her husband dragged her to six years ago. But with no job prospects in her hometown of San Diego, Jane is roped into helping out temporarily at her uncle’s southwestern small-town B&B. En route to her new role as innkeeper and breakfast chef, she finds a stray at a rest stop. With her heart in pieces from the loss of her dog, she’s determined not to let this mutt worm its way into her affections. She’s also determined to have next-to-no interaction with the B&B’s irritating guests, and the even more annoying handyman who lives next door. Can Jane keep her sanity–and her secret that she’s not really a grieving widow–while trying to achieve her dream of getting back to the place she thinks is home?

Review:

When Jackie contacted me to read/review her latest book, Rescue Me, Maybe, I was so excited. Ever since I read her debut novel, I have been a huge fan of Jackie and her fido-friendly writing. As a fellow dog lover myself, I always appreciate it when another person is so loving and kind toward them, and Jackie definitely meets that criteria. Despite this book being fairly sad, I found it to be very sweet and heartwarming, really displaying what it means to love another, whether human or not. The book begins on rather rocky territory and things stay that way for a while, but Jackie handles the transitions and the emotions with ease. There are so many things to love about this book but I think mostly, you can feel the heart and the love on each page, and that is what I loved the most. If you are looking for a touching book with a lot of heart, I highly recommend this one.
Rating: 5/5 stars

September 27, 2013
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Book Review: Life in Plan B by Jennifer Vessells
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Book Review: Life in Plan B by Jennifer Vessells

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book had all my favorite things! Shoes, Clothes, secrets, hot sex, a fantastic gay couple, and did I mention shoes???
This is a great story about what one does after your dream life doesn’t happen. The first chapter drew me in perfectly with the comparison of life to shoes. I am a shoe fanatic and believe that shoes are a very important and personal part of a person.
There are so many fun parts to this book! But the relationship between Haley and Nick and how it grew and changed over the course of the story was by far one of my favorite parts of the story. I also loved the tight friendships between Haley and her friends. It was unique to see even close relationships can have their up’s and down’s-but in the end that love for a friend can beat just about anything in a person’s troubled life.
I loved the reality of that going to New York to make it big didn’t happen, but hard work and loyalty produced far better results. It is fun to see how a dynamic duo can make a boutique such a success!
This book covered so many things, from friendship, to love, to how to deal with adult family member’s in your life…and the disappoint that they can leave you with. I also think that as the book went along, Haley’s character grew and changed and truly grew up. This was fun to read and “watch”.
I believe the only thing that was a little disappointing was the very immature relationship that she developed quickly with Keegan. But I understood by the end of the book it was part of watching her grow and change. It was a relationship I would compare to a much younger person having, and for her age it seems off.
I was satisfied by the end of the book that the author covered all sides to the story. It was a very well developed story and really kept my interest throughout the book.

September 26, 2013
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Book Review: Frisky Business by Clodagh Murphy
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Book Review: Frisky Business by Clodagh Murphy

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
In the past year, Romy Fitzgerald learned three valuable lessons.

One: Never have sex at a party with a stranger dressed as Darth Vader.
Two: Don’t tell him things you’ve never told anyone else.
Three: Find out the stranger’s name because you never know when you might need it …
Like nine months later when the baby arrives.

While Romy is happy to raise Luke on her own, one day he’ll need to know the truth about his father, and Darth deserves to know that he has a son.

Will Romy find her dark knight or will she be left to raise Luke (Han) solo?
Review:
I’ll be honest – when I first started reading this book, I wasn’t quite sure why it was written. There didn’t seem to be any intrigue, any mystery, and I was really actually disappointed. While I don’t like giving much away in my reviews, I will say that I was pleasantly surprised to find that maybe the plot wasn’t as straight-forward as I thought in the beginning. As I kept reading, I kept getting more and more excited and intrigued by the characters. There are some hilarious moments, especially in regards to Romy’s elderly neighbor and all the miscommunication the characters keep seeming to find themselves in. Once I was just a few chapters in I was really hooked and I highly recommend this book!
4.5 stars

September 26, 2013
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Book Review: Happy Any Day Now by Toby Devens
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Book Review: Happy Any Day Now by Toby Devens

What do you do when you’re staring down your 50th birthday? If you’re Judith Soo Jin Raphael, you go see a fortune teller that your mother sets you up with.

Judith isn’t looking forward to her upcoming milestone birthday. As a matter of fact, she’d almost let it pass with no pomp or circumstance, only her Korean mother insists she go see a fortune teller. When the fortune teller sees tragedy on the horizon, Judith’s mother halts the reading and they leave. It isn’t long before a medical tragedy ensues, she runs into an ex-lover, and Judith’s life is turned upside down – in both good and bad ways.

Filled with funny moments, Toby Devens hits a home run with this story. I absolutely loved this book. Maybe it’s because I’m 40 and ready to have my own mid-life crisis any day now, or maybe it’s just that the characters are quirky & funny, yet very believable, or it could be that I fell in love with learning about Asian and Jewish culture – but I loved this book. It’s probably going to go on my top 10 list of all time faves. If you’re 40 or older, and especially if you’ve ever not quite gotten over an old love, but find that you’re ready to try to move forward with new loves, I recommend this. If you, too, have a loving, caring, meddling mother….you’ll appreciate this even more.

September 25, 2013
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Book Review: What Would Kate Do? by Fiona O’Malley
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Book Review: What Would Kate Do? by Fiona O’Malley

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
What Would Kate Do? follows Cathy Dover who idolizes The Duchess of Cambridge and tries to follow her footsteps in life but fails miserably. Instead of ‘What Would Jesus Do?’ her motto in life is ‘What Would Kate Do?’ It’s a romantic comedy with an emphasis on comedy. If you enjoyed Bridget Jones and The Devil Wears Prada you will love this!
Review:
As a big (huge, giant, monstrous, etc) fan of the Royal Family and especially Kate Middleton, I couldn’t turn down this book! I won’t lie – I’ve been in situation myself and have thought “What would Kate do?” I’ve been staring into my closet and thought “What would Kate wear?” I was excited to see how this book played out, and I’m quite happy to report that I really enjoyed it. It moved along quickly, had plenty of laugh out loud moments, and had a depth that can sometimes be missed or lacking in cute chick lit books. One I recommend!
4 stars

September 25, 2013
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Book Review: Revealing Us by Lisa Renee Jones
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Book Review: Revealing Us by Lisa Renee Jones

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Summary:
You’ve discovered Rebecca’s secrets. You’ve discovered Sara’s secrets. Now Sara will discover “his” deepest, darkest secrets…but will those secrets bind them together–or tear them apart?

Review:
Compared to the first two books in this trilogy, Revealing Us is my least favorite. I loved the first two books! I liked Revealing Us but it didn’t suck me in the way If I Were You and Being Me did.
Revealing Us picks right up from where Being Me left off. Sara goes to Paris with Chris and we eventually find out about Chris’ past. New characters are introduced in Paris but some of my original questions were left unanswered. Where is Rebecca’s body? What’s going on with Ella?
Sara and Chris are a great couple and they finally learn to trust each other despite Sara’s jealousy and Chris’ dark past. Although, I thought there would be more to Chris’ past since it took over half the book before anything is actually “revealed”.
I have mixed emotions about Amber and I want to know more about Tristan! Will something happen with Chantal and Rey?
There were so many loose ends in the book that it was quite frustrating! I was expecting this last book in the trilogy to answer everything and it didn’t.
I don’t like cliffhangers. I despised the cliffhanger in If I Were You but I had Being Me to pick right up and continue with. Now, I have to wait for the next book…
Lisa Renee Jones has become one of my favorite authors and I will definitely be checking for information regarding more Inside Out books to come.

I would absolutely recommend Revealing Us to anyone who likes a hot, steamy story with a twist of mystery and adventure.

4 stars

September 24, 2013
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Last Diner Standing by Terri L. Austin
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Last Diner Standing by Terri …

Terri L. Austin is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and Last Diner Standing
Summary:
Rose Strickland is having a blue Christmas. Her friend is arrested for attempted murder, her sexy bad guy crush is marked by a hit man, and her boss is locked in an epic smackdown with a rival diner. Determined to save those she loves, Rose embarks on an investigation more tangled than a box of last year’s tree lights. With her eclectic gang at the ready, Rose stumbles across dead bodies, ex-cons, chop shops, jealous girlfriends, jilted lovers, and a gaggle of strippers in a battle for freedom she might not survive.
Review:
This is a mystery series not to miss! I read and absolutely loved the first in Rose Strickland’s series, Diners, Dives & Dead Ends, and was really looking forward to the second. It was great to meet back up with Rose and her crew –– Roxy, Axton, Ma, Sullivan–– welcome some new faces, and follow our feisty heroine as she gets involved in a new crime. This one revolves around her friend Janelle, but sure enough Sullivan gets involved and the sexual tension is always there when he and Rose are together. It was hard to put this one down and I’m happy to report it took me right up until the end for me to figure out the killer, and I’m so impressed at how well-written and engaging these novels are. I’m very much looking forward to reading the third!
4.5 stars

September 23, 2013
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Book Review: The Bridesmaid’s Best Man by Susanna Carr
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Book Review: The Bridesmaid’s Best Man by Susanna Carr

Reviewer: Samantha I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Working undercover as a stripper at a hen party…

September 23, 2013
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