A book that had me losing interest.
Story of a dysfunctional family. A famous chef and his current wife and two ex wives and his three children. He dies suddenly and the family meets at the family beach house on Nantucket. They gather to say goodbye.
Amazon - Here's to Us
SANDY SAYS 2/3 STARS
Another great read by Mary Kay.
What would you do if your sister was murdered and her 4 year old daughter was in the home? After your sister told you if something happens to me, take her and run, because she was afraid of the girls father. You would grab her and run and thats what Letty does.
She leaves NYC and winds up in a very small beach town in Florida, drawn there only because of a postcard that her sister had. She goes to the small beachside motel and manages to get a room and a job. Only problem is the owners son is a police detective. She tries to keep her head down and keep Maya safe.
Will the bad guys find her? Will the cop figure it out?
Amazon - The Newcomer
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
A wonderful fast read.
Sage is an architect and works for her fathers firm. Her specialty is making homes accessible for individuals with special needs. She is currently back in her small hometown in Colorado, a big change from LA. She is there taking a break from some long projects and to visit family over Christmas. As well as to oversee the final renovations of a home in town.
She also does a show that showcases what she does; to help people. She is overseeing just such a home now, although for a very reclusive ex ball player.
Can she break through his shell, and help his daughter and mother?
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
A fast read by Brenda. Mallory and two friends decide to spend the summer on an island off Fl coast. Her family has a summer place there. Her father who was in politics has passed away and her mother has decided to sell the home in Ga and DC and live on the island. Her mother has medical issues and has a live in housekeeper that has been with them for years, her tow sons growing up with Mallory.
Mallory an attorney decided to close her law practice and move home. Her friends had problems during the pandemic and are looking forward to a break.
Throw in a hurricane, old flames and a stalker.
AMAZON - Summer on the Island
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
Another great Christmas story featuring Shirley, Goodness and Mercy.
Greg is divorced with few friends and is about to lose his business. He also, hates Christmas. His mom hopes he will meet a good woman.
Can they pull off yet another Christmas miracle?
AMAZON - Choir of Angels
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
Dorothea was a fantastic author and a great loss when she passed.
Another great book.
Bulls Island is in the Carolina lowcountry and was supposed to be a preserve. Betts grew up in the area but currently lives and works in NYC and is a single mom. JD was her longtime boyfriend while growing up and were engaged to be married. JD's family was very rich. Then after an argument while at dinner celebrating the couple Betts mom and dad leave and get into an accident. Her mom passed away. This is when she broke the engagement and fled to NY.
Now, her company is involved in developing the island and send her to oversee it. JD's family is also involved so she will have to work side by side with him.
What could go wrong?
AMAZON - Bulls Island a lowcountry tale
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
Do you love Christmas? I do and can read Christmas books all year long.
Debbie's story is Here Comes Trouble
Maryanne is a rookie journalist, in Seattle. Her family is a well known journalist family with money and clout, on the east coast. Even though her dad made one phone call and got her the job, she wants to make it on her own. Course, she is surviving on her trust fund. Nolan is a respected columnist with a rival company. They have started to cross paths and but heads.
What will happen? Maryanne is bound and determined to make it on her own after conversations with Nolan. To the point of giving up her job and fancy apartment, and moving into a tiny apartment in Nolan's building and becoming a waitress.
AMAZON - Snowflakes and Starlight
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
