CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Untimed by Andy Gavin
Reviewer: Andrea Andy Gavin is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and Untimed Summary: Charlie’s the kind of boy that no one notices. Hell,…
Book Review: Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods
I received a copy of Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
Under summer skies, New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods evokes family, friendship and heartfelt emotion
With her two younger sisters heading for the altar, will Samantha Castle exchange old dreams for new ones? Lately she’d rather be on the North Carolina coast with family than in New York with agents and actors. Though she vows not to let her teenage crush on Ethan Cole influence her decision, it’s hard to ignore her feelings for the local war hero.
Ethan lost more than his leg in Afghanistan. He lost his belief in love. Even being surrounded by couples intent on capturing happily-ever-after won’t open this jaded doctor’s heart. It’s going to take a sexy, determined woman—one who won’t take no for an answer.
Review:
I have devoured the first two books in this trilogy and this one is no exception. I adore Sherryl’s writing and thoroughly enjoyed this series. Ethan and Samantha are quite a pair and I really enjoyed their dynamic together. At first they are hesitant but I am so glad that they both decided to take a chance. The book flows flawlessly and is a quick read filled with a lot of love and tenderness. I loved watching the sparks fly between these two and I think you will too. Overall, this book might be my favorite and I highly recommend it.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Book Review: The Rockin’ Chair by Steven Manchester
I received a copy of The Rockin’ Chair by Steven Manchester in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
Memories are the ultimate contradiction. They can warm us on our coldest days – or they can freeze a loved one out of our lives forever. The McCarthy family has a trove of warm memories. Of innocent first kisses. Of sumptuous family meals. Of wondrous lessons learned at the foot of a rocking chair. But they also have had their share of icy ones. Of words that can never be unsaid. Of choices that can never be unmade. Of actions that can never be undone.
Following the death of his beloved wife, John McCarthy – Grandpa John – calls his family back home. It is time for them to face the memories they have made, both warm and cold. Only then can they move beyond them and into the future.
A rich portrait of a family at a crossroad, THE ROCKIN’ CHAIR is Steven Manchester’s most heartfelt and emotionally engaging novel to date. If family matters to you, it is a story you must read.
Review:
I have been a fan of Steven’s for quite sometime now and was so eager when he approached me to read and review his latest, The Rockin’ Chair. And let me tell you, this book does not disappoint. By far my favorite so far of his, this story is full of details and the characters are really well written. Steven has a gift of tugging at the heart strings and this book definitely does that. Heartfelt and real, this book rocked me to my core and really had me thinking about my family and about everything that we’ve been through. I highly recommend this book.
On Tour: Royal Secrets by Kathleen Irene Paterka
Kathleen will be on tour July 22-August 12 with her novel Royal Secrets ROYAL SECRETS is the story of the Royal Wedding Chapel in Las…
Book Review: Everybody Has Everything by Katrina Onstad
Reviewer: Kate I received a copy of Everybody Has Everything by Katrina Onstad in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: After years of unsuccessful attempts…
Book Review: Undeclared by Jen Frederick
Reviewer: Joelle “The moral of the story is I can’t go around telling people my greatest fear because someone will use it against me.” At…
Book Review: Little Sacrifices by Jamie Scott
I received a copy of Little Sacrifices by Jaime Scott in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
How much would you risk to stand up for your beliefs?
When the Powell family moves to Savannah Georgia in 1947, they hope against hope that they’ll be welcomed. But they’re Northerners and worse, they’re white civil rights advocates almost a decade too early. The American South is deeply segregated.
At first May can pretend they’re the same as everyone else. It means keeping quiet when she knows she should speak up, but it’s worth the sacrifice to win friends. Unfortunately her parents are soon putting their beliefs into action. And when they wake to find that they’re the only family on the block with a Ku Klux Klan cross blazing on their front lawn, the time comes for them to finally decide between what’s easy and what’s right.
Review:
I’ve been a fan of this author for quite some time and was so excited when I found out that she would be writing a different style of book under a pen name. Although the material is different than I am used to from this author, she hands it wonderfully. I absolutely adored the historical aspect and I loved the rich details that are provided to accompany the story. Overall, the writing is smooth, the characters are fantastic and the story is truly one-of-a-kind. Little Sacrifices really is spectacular and is a must read.
Rating: 5/5 stars
CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Looming Murder by Carol Ann …
Carol Ann Martin is now on tour with Looming Murder and CLP Blog Tours
Summary:
Della Wright has come to peaceful and picturesque Briar Hollow, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, to realize her lifelong dream of owning a weaving studio. To promote her new business, Dream Weavers, Della is offering weaving workshops for all levels of ability. In her first class, she meets half a dozen of the town’s colorful characters, who seem as eager to gossip as to learn how to work a loom.
But when a shady local businessman is found murdered, Briar Hollow suddenly appears a lot less idyllic. And when one of her weaving students is suspected of the crime, Della can’t help getting entangled in the investigation—with some help from her criminologist friend, Matthew. But can she weave together clues as well as she weaves together yarn—and stop a killer from striking again?
Review:
I tend to enjoy cozy mysteries, and Looming Murder was no exception! The beginning started off just a tad slow for me, but it was easy to get into Della’s life and follow her story. Mysteries are fun for me and I like trying to figure out whodunit while enjoying the story. I thought Della was interesting to read about, especially when it came to her love life – and shoe choices! I loved that nod to chick lit 🙂 I also thought she was a strong heroine and someone who was independent, so more points for Della. Briar Hollow was a cute little community to immerse myself in, the supporting case was interesting to read about, and I recommend the book!
4 stars
Blog Tour Sign Up: Shake Down the Stars by Renee …
Renee will be on tour in late September with her women’s fiction novel Shake Down the Stars. I am looking for book bloggers to post…
