SWEET TALK



Attorney and IRS agent Olivia Mackenzie is a tough, and powerful woman. She is on the trail of a Ponze scheme her father is running. But Olivia is honest and kind-hearted and must help the other innocent people even though it will put her father in jail.  After digging to find evidence against her father, Olivia suddenly finds her own life is in danger. Olivia also has to deal with family members who are blasting her for trying to put their father in jail. Things get ugly very quickly!

 FBI Agent Grayson Kincaid comes to her rescue like a knight in shining armour, with a badge of course, and there is an immediate and obvious attraction between the two. But Olivia's past makes it obvious to her that no permanent relationship can develop between her and Grayson.

It was a good book, but I found the plot somewhat weak. The characters were very loveable and I know I would like to have a Grayson Kincaid come to my rescue anytime. So its a good book, but not one of Julie Garwood's best. Read it for yourself and let me know how you liked it!

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When Love Comes My Way



While Christian Fiction isn't a new genre, it is something new for me.  I usually read fiction and mysteries, but lateley I find myself liking this genre very much. It's just good, clean, relaxing and entertaining! I have never been bored by any of the books I've read in this genre. Lori Copland is also a new author for me. I work in a public library and people were always telling me what a good author she is but I had never read any of her books. So when this new book came into the library I thought, hmmm this sounds interesting, think I'll give it a try and I did and I really liked it! So here goes my newest review!

WHEN LOVE COMES MY WAY is a story about a love found quite by "accident".  After the death of her father, Tess Wakefield is now the new owner of a logging company. Tess would rather open up a few hat shops, since she loves making and creating hats. So after taking advice from her fiance, Tess decides to sell her logging company to one of her competitors.  So Tess boards a train in the dead of winter to go talk to her manager at the logging camp about the sale of the company.  Tess and the other passengers arrive safely at the train station and then they board a wagon that will take them to the logging camp.  Sadly along the way to the camp, the wagon looses a wheel and they are plunged headlong into disaster and into an icy river.  Only 2 passengers survive, the driver of the wagon and a woman. 

Jake Lannigan, manager of the Wakefield Logging camp is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new school teacher as well as Miss Tess Wakefield. When will they arrive and what train will they be on?  When Jake hears of the accident he quickly goes over to help. Sadly only 2 people survive while the others were swept downstream in the icy river. But who is this woman survivor? Is she Tess or the new school teacher?  Jake has a good idea of who this woman is, but he can't be too sure.  He can only speculate. But sadly the female survivor has amnesia and she doesn't know who she is.  The only thing we do know is that there is a powerful attraction between the woman survivor and Jake.  Hope you enjoy this book!

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Some Kind of Fairy Tale



Do you believe in Fairies, Tall Tales or Folklore?  If so, then this book is for you.

Tara Martin disappeared in the Outwoods Forest near her home when she was 15. Nearly twenty years have passed since then and no trace of Tara was ever found.

ON Christmas Day, there is a knock at the Martin home, and suddenly there she is

standing in the doorway. Her father doesn't recognizer at first, but her mother does and faints right on the spot.

Tara looks are still the same, like that of the teenager she was long ago. But the Martin family is turned upside down when they hear Tara's tale. There are so many things the Martin's want to know, but when they hear Tara's tale of what happened

to her all those many years ago, they begin to doubt her sanity. Well, wouldn't you?

I know I would doubt her story! No wonder they are having her see a therapist!  The girl needs help sorting out her story!

Then of course, there is Richie, the old boyfriend. He was torn apart when Tara disappeared, but what was worse, he was accused by the police of having killed Tara and hiding her body. And worst of all, it ruined Richie's friendship with Tara's brother Peter. 

So what are we to believe, did these magical things really happen to Tara? Was she taken by the Fairies? Or is her subconscience trying to rebel against what really happened to her by making up these stories in her mind?  I read the book and I still

don't know what to make of it. Hopefully you will have better luck reaching a conclusion than I did.  Let me know what you think of this book ok? I really want to know what you think!

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Destiny by Carly Phillips



Serendipity Series #2

      Ethan, Nash and Dare are the 3 Barron brothers. Ethan the oldest of the Barron brothers is getting married, but it is Nash who is the male lead in this 2nd book of the Serendipity Series. Nash is a very attractive lawyer and he is attending his brothers wedding when he meets Kelly. Like a magnet to a piece of metal, Nash and Kelly become very attracted to one another. The main problem between them is Tess. Tess is Kelly's sister but she is also Nash's sister. Confusing huh? Well apparently Kelly's mother and Nash's father had an affair and produced sister Tess. Teenager Tess has been living with Kelly, but she has been a handful and giving Kelly problems so Kelly sends Tess to live with her older brother Ethan. Tess doesn't like Nash.

     Not everything with this family is hunky dory. They all have issues and problems to deal with. Nash was sent to a foster home as a child after the death of his parents. His brother Dare also went to foster care, but to a poor family. And brother Ethan disappeared and left them all behind, so as you can see, there are trust issues to deal with here. Problems escalate when Nash finds out that Kelly has a  big secret she has been hiding. Apparently everyone knew her secret but him and that makes him really mad. Add Nash's ex into the picture, Kelly and Tess's mother and you have a big mess!

     I have to speak truthfully, I am partial to Carly's books. I have always enjoyed them just as I have enjoyed this one. I didn't really like Nash in the beginning because he was the type of guy who was unforgiving and just couldn't let things that happend in the past go. But, as the book progressed you could tell that his love for Kelly had changed him and he was able to open his heat and learn to forgive. Only thing is that it took him much longer to change than it should have. I was about to give up on this guy, but love conquered all in the end.

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LEAVING SOPHIE DEAN

by

ALEXANDRA WHITAKER

Sophie and her husband Adam have been married for several years and have 2 lovely boys. They were happy and had the kind of marriage that could last forever, at least thats what Sophie thought.  Poor Sophie didn't know that her husband Adam was having an affair with one of his co-workers. Adams' mistress gives him an ultimatum, its either his wife or her. 

Sophie is devastated at the news that her husband has a mistress and is leaving her and their sons so that he can live with his mistress.  Adam says Sophie can keep the house for her and the boys because he wants whatever is best for the children and too much change wouldn't be good for them. Sophie agrees with that, and Adam thinks he is going to live the free and easy life with his mistress and no kids.

Adam never saw this coming, Sophie decides she will be the one to leave and he must stay at the house with the kids. Sophie knows that this is what would be best for the boys. They need their father and Sophie needs to go out and see how she can make a living to provide for herself and their kids. It might take a while, but until then Adam will be the one responsible for the children.  Adam is stunned, this is not what he had in mind and what will his mistress think!  Will she be upset and leave him? Was this all for nothing?

This is a great story and has an unexpected ending, but I am sure it is one that you will enjoy. Sophie and Adam both learn lessons and come to realize what is important to them.  I really liked this book and I hope you will too.

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A TAILOR-MADE BRIDE

A TAILOR-MADE BRIDE

By Karen Witemeyer

        Jericho Tucker, the owner of the local livery stable is not too keen on the new resident in Coventry, Texas. Not only has she taken residence and ownership of a shop he has been trying to purchase, but she is also a dressmaker. A dressmaker must be full of vanity, always concerned about looks on the outside, when its the beauty on the inside of a woman that counts. Jericho known as J.T. hates vanity. His mother was one of those women who was always trying to beautify herself on the outside and look where that got them. She ran off with another man and left her whole family behind. So J.T. is naturally wary of women who try to beautify themselves and others.

        Hannah Richards has been left a wonderful gift. A shop of her own in Coventry, Texas. Hannah has eagerly awaited the day when she can open her own dress shop and is very excited about her starting her own business, but J.T. Tucker the local livery owner seems to dislike her and she doesn't know why. He has shown her kindness and helps her out when she is in distress but she can't understand why he dislikes her.

        Even though, J. T. dislikes the new dressmaker Hannah, he soon realizes that she isn't the kind of women he thought she was. He  finds himself very attracted to Hannah, and before you know it love is in the air!

        Even though this is not a new book, it has been on my reading list for quite some time. I wish I had read this book sooner, because it was a delight to read. The words and story flowed so nicely that before I realized it, I had read through most of the book. This book is catagorized as christian fiction at most libraries and I think that you will find it charming. Looking forward to reading another book by this author!

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WITH THIS KISS



                                                                                

WITH THIS KISS

by

Bella Riley

     If you are looking for a good romance paperback to read this summer, then WITH THIS KISS is for you. Innkeeper Rebecca Campbell has just had her engagement terminated by her finace Stu Murphy. Then Stu disappears by leaving town and leaves Rebecca holding down the fort so to speak at the inn. With guests at the inn, a friends wedding to coordinate, and a festival to arrange and manage in town Rebecca has her hands full.

     But things get really complicated when Stu's brother Sean shows up in town for Stu's wedding. Apparently no one told him the wedding was off. Sean sticks around to help out at the inn and he quickly becomes attracted to his brothers ex-fiance, Rebecca. But what will his parents think, what will people in town think, and what will brother Stu think?

     Apparently, there are other secrets that people are keeping and certain relationships won't be put to rights until those secrets are revealed. Add a certain ghost who resides at the inn into the mixture and you have a great romance in the works.

     I really liked this book and I think it makes a great summer read to take along to the beach, on vacation, or just relaxing at home with a nice tall glass of iced tea! Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did!

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