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Book Review: The French for Love by Fiona Valpy
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Book Review: The French for Love by Fiona Valpy

I received a copy of The French For Love by Fiona Valpy in exchange for an honest review.

Summary:

Gina has lost her perfect job, her boyfriend and her favourite aunt all within the space of a few months. So when she inherits her aunt’s ramshackle French house, Gina decides to pack her bags for the Bordeaux countryside – swapping English weather for blue skies, sunshine, great wine and a fresh start. What she hasn’t factored in is a hole in the roof, the most embarrassing language faux pas, and discovering family secrets that she was never supposed to know. Suddenly feeling a long way from home, Gina will have to rely on new found friends, her own hard work – and Cédric – her charming, mysterious and très handsome new stonemason. But whilst desire needs no translation, love is a different matter. Can Gina overcome the language barrier to make her French dream come true?

Review:

This book is the perfect summer read and has exactly everything that I look for when selecting a book to take with me on vacation. Light and perfectly worded, Fiona does a wonderful job with the flow and the characters are so much fun. I absolutely adored the French country side as the back drop and loved the translation aspect of the book. I’ve never taken a French class and that ended up being okay because the author makes it very easy to read between the lines. Overall, this book is so much fun and will definitely leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. I highly recommend it.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars

July 25, 2013
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Book Review: Love in Darkness by E.M. Tippetts
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Book Review: Love in Darkness by E.M. Tippetts

I received a copy of Love in Darkness by E.M. Tippetts in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
Alex had everything when he was with Madison. But the darkness within him wouldn’t go away. After two years apart, he returns to Pelican Bluffs and to the girl he never wanted to leave.

Madison wants to give their love another chance, but Alex can’t fight fate. He is what he is. Ruined. Crazy like his mother. And Madison deserves so much more. When his secrets spill out into their small town, Alex has a choice to make. Hide away in the darkness forever, or let love in.
Review:
I have another varied review today! I have read past titles from Tippetts, but they were her chick lit books. I was interested to read what else she had put out there, so I accepted a review request for Love in Darkness. Clearly this is not my niche genre, which is fine. I like to read outside of chick lit too, but sometimes I was having trouble identifying with the book and really getting invested in it. I also kept feeling like I was missing something. There was a little voice niggling at me the whole time that clearly I was down a puzzle piece, and finally as I looked at the Amazon page I realized this is a sequel, so that explains that feeling. But while I might have been out of the loop and reading outside the norm, I still was able to enjoy the story. It goes by quickly – I had it read in just over a day. The characters had depth and a journey was to be had with them, that was evident from page one. I also really respect Tippetts for writing a book that can shed light on a subject that is often shied away from. If you’re a chick lit fan looking to go a bit deeper, give this one a read!
3.5 stars
See my review for Someone Else’s Fairytale –¬ 4 stars!
See my review for Nobody’s Damsel ¬– 5 stars!

July 24, 2013
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Book Review: The Butterfly Storm by Kate Frost
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Book Review: The Butterfly Storm by Kate Frost

I received a copy of The Butterfly Storm in exchange for an honest reveiw.

Summary:
Four years ago life for Sophie Keech was perfect. A new start in Greece with Alekos, her boyfriend of just six weeks, removes Sophie from a mundane 9-5 job, takes her away from the difficult relationship she has with her mum, and gives her the opportunity and belief that she is finally doing something positive and exciting with her life.

But a lot can change in four years. An engagement, a domineering mother-in-law to be and the reality of life in Greece not being quite what Sophie imagined puts a strain on her relationship with Alekos.

When an accident forces Sophie back to the UK to look after her estranged mum, she has time to reevaluate her life, her idea of family, where she wants to be and, most importantly, who she loves.

Review:
This is one of the most descriptive books I have read in a long while. I loved reading about the Greek culture and the vivid descriptions of Greece and England. It was hard for me to relate to Sophie’s struggles but with such vivid descriptions I could feel her frustrations with both her mum and with her relationships in Greece. Kate Frost created characters that were real; everyday people with real struggles.

I felt the book was a bit slow in the beginning. It was not a quick read for me because I found myself rereading descriptions and slowly devouring every detail in the book.
If you are looking for quick, mindless read, I would not recommend this book. If you are looking for a thoroughly detailed story of relationship trials, family trials, and decisions of the heart, then The Butterfly Storm would be a perfect book.

I give this book 4 stars

July 23, 2013
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In My Mailbox: July 21
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In My Mailbox: July 21

Title: Lowcountry Bombshell Author: Susan Boyer Received: CLP Blog Tours Synopsis: Private Investigator Liz Talbot thinks she’s seen another ghost when she meets Calista McQueen.…

July 22, 2013
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Untimed by Andy Gavin
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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,…

July 19, 2013
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Book Review: Everybody Has Everything by Katrina Onstad
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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…

July 17, 2013
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Book Review: Undeclared by Jen Frederick
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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…

July 17, 2013
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Book Review: Little Sacrifices by Jamie Scott
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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

July 16, 2013
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Book Review: The Moon Dwellers by David Estes
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Book Review: The Moon Dwellers by David Estes

Reviewer: Andrea I received a free copy of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review. Summary: In a desperate attempt to…

July 15, 2013
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