A marvelously packed novel with old loves, new love, friends at war, secrets, and so much more. Olivia and Zach are in love. Their mothers are at war. His father is the reason. Relationships are tricky and the one between the mothers is the trickiest. Once friends but friends no longer, the mothers work hard against each other to plan a wedding. Absolute chaos ensues and disaster is on the horizon. A very enjoyable and engaging
Interesting self-help book with pointers to help one overcome the things that prevent successes in life-both personal and work.
An excellent novel, thoughtfully written with care and empathy for the character Clover. She is a death doula who gently guides her clients through their death.
There is such introspection for Clover as she listens to her client, Claudia, and it seems the time is right for Clover to also view her own life with a clear perspective.
An extraordinarily exceptional; journey into the complex emotions and everyday life of a teen, June Nash, and her friends. There are levels of relationships explored as the story progresses.
I found the novel to be captivating and true to life.
The behind the scenes of a TV dance competition reality show take the lead for dancer Gina and her partner Stone. He is also a reality show star and knows the ropes however this is different. Gina is adamant about not being used for a showmance. The producer is cooking up one for her and Stone.
The beauty of the story is the developing relationship of Stone and Gina as the story progresses. A delightful novel.
Such a sweet story of falling in love and finding the person you were meant for but nothing is easy in real life and so it goes for Eva and Tyler. Her dreams collide with his and big misunderstandings happen shattering their dreams of togetherness.
A second chance romance with a slow and steady ascent to true love. A decision in the past left Mary heartbroken to her core. The fact that Gus called everything off crushed her. They were teens with differing ideas about marriage. Twelve years later, Gus sees Mary and his love floods back. Mary is distrustful of him. It is up to Gus to convince Mary that he has changed and for her to welcome him back.
Lovely, lovely novel exploring the impact of loss, fear, longing and love. The story of Gemme, Dan, Casey. and Angelica has many faces. Angelica and Casey worry about Casey’s prognosis and whether her treatment will work. Casey longs for a relationship with her absent father, Dan. Dan has many regrets about his past and longs for a better future. Gemma is undergoing IVF with her deceased husband’s embryo and fears it will not take again. In all of this, Gemma and Dan begin to have feelings for each other that cause complications. Emotional and beautiful.
Such an absolutely fun and delightful novel. The story is so engaging with a deceased, reclusive novelist creating a set of clues much like in her beloved Christmas story. She couples two people who, when age nine, were to interview her. The girl, Piper, did interview her. The boy, Dawson, missed his chance. Mischievous author, Margaret, set it all up with a definite purpose. It is up to Piper and Dawson to figure it all out.
Maizey Eddings writes very thoughtful novels that fictionally address psychological issues that plague ordinary people. In The Plus One the issue is PTSD and the doctor who suffers from it. Jude works for an organization that sends doctors to disaster areas to service the wounded. He was ill prepared for the horrors and losses of his stint. Indira is a long time frenemy of Jude. They form an uneasy pact for him to be her plus one at her brother’s wedding. The turns and twists of their relationship are beautiful and hard, each somehow muddling through it all.
An excellent, excellent novel.
A funny, engaging and great novel. The ways in which the characters intersect and cohere is a riot. Everyone has quirks and foibles. It all revolves around baby Hank (Horatio) and his irresponsible parents. The relationships forged out of strange circumstances makes this entire book worthwhile.
Such a crazy, delightful, funny story. Each character has such flaws in personality that are skillfully defined. Cons and grifters, the whole lot pitch themselves against cousin/niece/sister Jillian in an attempt to stop her from having all the family money and the estate. Astrid is way out of control. Anika is, in her own twisted way, trying to escape. Clueless Jay. A host of other characters fill the pages with rather ironically funny business. A real treat to read.
Cole Walker has made a decision: move home to Whiskey River and start a family at last. Micki Kennedy was the one that he lost and when he runs into her, he knows it is fate. She is surprised to see him and decides he is the one to be her baby’s sperm donor.
A crazy second chance romance with a love foundation but doubtful walls. Not just a Christmas treat. (spicy scenes alert)
Teen couple Simon and Merry were torn apart when his father had him arrested and tried. Ten years later and on parole, Simon and Merry return to their steamy love relationship. It is not all kisses and roses for them as they find that life has changed.
A love/lust filled story of second chances that burns off the page.
A long time ago a choice by Trenna broke both her and Reed’s hearts. Through the years their love never truly died. Now, faced with each other, love flames back to life but there are complications and Reed’s teen daughter to consider. A second chance for love story that is lovely to read and enjoy.
Delectable story of desire and emotions complicating life for a couple at odds with their feelings. Romance was not on the books for neither Angelica nor Max but it got written in anyway. She is trying to rebuild her reputation-her #1 goal. He is not ever falling in love-his life’s aim. Fate does not care at all.
Winning a billion dollar lottery can surely impact everything even when it is not what you want. For the Tomlinson family, winning equals big changes and big headaches. The family calls on lawyer and long time friend, Carly, to help out. She has long had a crush on Josh, the eldest son. Now may be the time for him to notice her. Will money get in the way?
A vacation with her thirteen year old daughter to the Berkshires brings Reyna a time of romance. She met Hawk in Miami when driving him to a party. She had no idea he lived in the Berkshires and in the town she is visiting.
A story of meant to be love just waiting for all the snow to clear.
Definitely a novel to pick up and get lost in. The story of Frannie and Lexi is one of a deep friendship trying to find its way back. Frannie, just weeks from parole, finally meets with Lexi. Four years in prison knowing she failed her best friend, Frannis is ready to disappear but first she must get something from Lexi. She also runs into Seth, a long time love crush. He can mess up her plans.
Maggie Banks is out of a job and out of ideas as to what to do.Her best friend, Rochelle, asks her to mind her bookshop while on maternity leave. For Maggie, it is a perfect way to figure out what she really wants to do as a career.
The bookshop begins to grow on Maggie as she creates alternative ways to bring in money covertly as the bookshop is half run by the town bigwig. He states no contemporary books-only books written during the time of Edward Bell, famous author of the town and his grandfather. Hilarity ensues as Maggie plots and plans.
A darling novel full of great characters and Maggie’s fun antics.
