Thursday, September 1, 2011

WRONG GROOM, RIGHT BRIDE by Patricia Kay

Another quick read, although I did get bored.
A story about a girl left-almost at the altar.   Her fiance-from 1 of the towns prominent families,  runs off and marries someone else a few weeks before their marriage.  He is a spoiled man who feels he is entitled to do what he wants.  His brother, feeling sorry for her and angry with his brother goes to offer her money to cover the wedding expenses she has incurred.  From there they become friends and......
Oh and 1 slight obstacle is she was pregnant with her fiances baby

SANDY SAYS  2/ 3 STARS

Monday, August 15, 2011

HOME SONG a Cape Light Novel by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer

A great story,  an inspirational fiction.  Here you meet Emily the current mayor and her family sister Jessica and mother Lillian.  A friend Sara and lots of the town folks.  It is time for the election and Emily has lots to do as well as a couple secrets that she has carried for a long time.
Jessica and Sam are in love and engaged to be married.  But, Lillian of old money thinks that Sam is not worthy of her daughter.  She is very set in her ways and not willing to meet Jessica even halfway almost to the point of disowning her.  But, that is exactly what happened to Lillian when she married her husband.  She was cut off from the family and treated badly.
Will they ever get through to her?  Will Emily's secrets come out?  How does Sara fit into all this?

SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS

Saturday, July 30, 2011

A MOMMY IN MIND a Tiny Blessings Tale by Arlene James

Ah, these inspirational romances are so good to read.  No bad words, just a quick easy enjoyable story.
This is a story about Lori Sumner a woman who was raised by a single mother for the first few years of her life and never knew her father.  Her mother over dosed and Lori then spent years going from foster home to foster home.  Until she landed in the home of the Evans, who loved her and brought her to Christ.
Lori is a reporter doing a story about an adoption agency when in walks a young girl who hands Lori her baby and leaves.  Lori then becomes the babies foster mother.
Then Lori meets Ramon an attorney handling the case for the babies mother to retain custody.
Ramon is the brother of a friend and member of Loris church.
What could possibly happen?

SANDY SAYS = 3/3 STARS

Friday, July 15, 2011

A WESTERN WINTER WONDERLAND by Cheryl St. John, Jenna Kernan and Pam Crooks

This is 3 books in 1.  All set in the 1880's in Colorado or Montana.  All 3 have a recipe as well.
CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY by Cheryl St. John is the story of a woman who runs a boarding house and after turning down the proposal of an old family friend, is set to live out her life alone.  But, the new Dr. shows up to live at her house until his house is ready and brings his 2 small children.  Is it possible that she may get the life she dreamed about?
FALLEN ANGEL by Jenna Kernan is about a divorcee with a small son.  She ends up being shot by a bounty hunter-who was shooting a criminal.  Her small son saved the bounty hunters life by warning him.  He now feels obligated to stay until she is healed.  Can he open his heart after his own tragedy?
ONE MAGIC EVE by Pam Crooks is the story of a man with a small son.  He did not know he fathered a son until the boy arrives on his door step.  The son meets the local- shall we say fallen woman-or so the town assumes-and he trusts her.  Can this father and son become a real family?
Throw in Christmas, snow and mountains and you have 3 short stories that make me remember all the Christmases we spent in Colorado.
Although these were quick reads, I kinda bogged down couple times

SANDY SAYS 2/3 STARS

Sunday, July 10, 2011

SCENT OF MURDER by Virginia Smith

Another Inspirational book-this one a suspense romance.
You will go into the world of murder, candle making and drug dealing.   Caitlin is a flute player and teacher and along with 2 friends are a band.  She travels to another state for a concert they will play at a wedding.  Her friends are unable to leave that early and will meet her there.  She decides to enjoy her few days before the wedding with shopping and relaxing.  She sees a sign for a candle factory and tours and decides to check it out.   On her long drive she decides to take 1 year off of dating due to a recent break up.  Can she hold out?

SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Brenda Novak, Day Leclaire and Molly O'keffe

This is 3 stories in 1.   I really liked the first story, the 2nd story was slow going and the 3rd has some language I could have done without.
On a Snowy Christmas is the story of 2 political adversaries on a private plane to a political event on a snowy night not long before Christmas.  The plane goes down and they are stranded in the Sierra Nevada during a blizzard.  Will they survive, will they work together to live?
The Christmas Baby is slow going.  2 ex lovers are thrust back together after a baby is left on her doorstep.  With a note saying his last name and the baby even looks like him.  This is a story of volatile emotions.  Is the baby his?  How will it end?
The Christmas Eve Promise is about a girl who returns home after the breakup with her fiance, she is broke and more important pregnant.  She has not told anyone other than her ex fiance who wants nothing to do with the baby.  Being back in her home town she runs into an old friend that she hurt badly.  What will happen?

SANDY SAYS 2/3 STARS

Sunday, June 26, 2011

THE MARRIAGE MISSION by Pam Andrews

 Another feel good, quick easy read.   This is an inspirational fiction.
Missionary Mac Arnett is back home in West Virginia.  After an ankle injury that caused him to return to the states for surgery, he goes to West Virginia for an interview in a small town church.  Needing a haircut and the barber shop is closed he decides to go to the beauty salon.  Here he meets Jenny Kincaid.  She has trouble trusting men after her father left and her boyfriend dumps her.   What will happen....

SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS