Told completely from one perspective (Hazel’s), this is a funny, spicy story of Hazel and Beck. He is a nerdy, to a himself kind of guy and is so polite. Hazel is off men because they are all animals. Then, she commits to being Beck’s fake wife and it is a crazy, spicy take off from there. They learn so much from each other and it is life altering.
A very delightful story of a street cat bringing together five people, all of whom need something. Nuria is a street cat feeder for a local humane society. She is bothered by her mother’s over concern. Colin is an introverted author falling for Nuria even though he has only seen her from his apartment window. Bong runs the local bodega and is grieving for his deceased wife. Omar is the mail carrier who longs for a different job. Lily is Nuria’s unknown half-sister. All of them journey toward friendship through Cat.
The daughter of a domineering, forceful, society mother finally has her chance to come out from under the thumb that pressures her into place. Mack loves her mother but bristles under her constant criticism and push to conform to the rules of the upper crust society of Beaufort and Charleston. Magnolia can be unfeeling and driven to control twenty-eight year old Mack.
The story relates the deep struggles between daughter and mother with all the mistakes and outcomes, delving into the impact of upper crust demands.
It is a great book to read.
A wonderful, lovely heart wrenching book that will touch your heart. Two people-a woman who is in the deep grips of grief from her best friend’s dying and a man trying to form a relationship with his half-sister and her daughter-slowly but surely work together using their strengths to try and bring wholeness into their lives. Truly a touching story.
An engrossing story of fractured sibling relationships and of the things that caused their separation. It is a messy story and also a very endearing telling of the sibling reunion, the troubles each one has of their own, and the chance of a reconciliation.
I am usually a fan of Jilly’s books but this one did not pull me in. The subject of AltR and a woman’s use of it was interesting. To sum up the story: the grass is always better on the other side until you are on that side.
War torn, Nazi occupied Italy is the scene for this book. Family, love, revenge, and horror lead a story of a small town tormented by a moral less Nazi leader who ushers in evil and murder. The Capladi family stands at the core of resistance, forging on despite fear of retribution. A moving story of resilience.
If you are looking for a very deep and emotional great read, this is the book you want. The story will stay with you for a long time. There is love, joy, sorrow, regret, deception. The beautiful descriptions play against the sadness, remorse and guilt. The story revolves around a love triangle and tragedy. The characters are well defined and consistent. It is not an easy read but it is one you will not want to put down.
Over the course of three days, the relationship between exes is viewed from several viewpoints- the early relationship, the marriage, and the current relationship. They are together for their daughter’s wedding and he is having to stay at his ex’s home. The main female character began to grate on my nerves with her assumptions and lack of seeing a different viewpoint. Her own regret peppers her reactions and there is a certain level of the inability to separate her mistakes from the present. I can not say I really enjoyed the book because of this.
A touching and sometimes hard story of a man in his sixties reconnecting with his first wife, the love of his life. Forty years after their separation and divorce, he finds her and sets out to woo and court her. Her life has been hard-never enough money, living at just above poverty with her daughter and two children. The love of her daughter and children sustain her through it all. Flashbacks to their marriage and to his life unfold a story in a natural flow toward the possibility of a second chance. Alcoholism plays a major part in the story.
An amazing novel of the story of a family heirloom jug that ties a family together over the ages. Its fracture during a home invasion robbery and murder of a son drives the family apart. The young daughter witnessed the murder and is hounded by the press throughout her life as her wealthy family struggles to find a new normal. Guilt is at the center of each person, rocking them to the core. A very moving story.
A mystical, dangerous adventure to remove a one hundred year old curse sends this story into a whirlwind of perilous trials for a young witch and the male witch she rescues. He is the source of the curse and is necessary to ending it. She is powerful but has been held back by her aunt. It is up to her to grasp a hold of her power, work with the rescued witch, and strive to survive a series of trials to end the ramifications of the spell once and for all.
When I finished this novel, I let the story resonate within me. It is a deeply moving and emotional story of a deeply in love separated couple who had grown apart with a chasm so wide that there was no way to cross it. The story is filled with so much sadness and yet there are moments of joy, also. The “Then” and “Now’ chapters delicately tie together so as to portray the absolute depth of the character’s emotions and actions.It is a definitely not to miss novel.
Magical cookies may be the answer to bringing love to a tea shop worker. The problem is the recipient never seems to get to eat any. She tries several times to unite the man with the cookies but someone else always gets them. All along, and without the aid of magic, they are forming a relationship. Cute story.
Hiding from an abusive, belligerent father, Shelly settled in Clam Cove and safety. With her service dog, she daily copes with anxiety. Meeting shy Max brings her joy and the feeling of security with him. But, her father looms over her happiness. A cozy mystery with romance and a fight to overcome fear.
Alice and Robbie got off on the way wrong foot in their first encounter. She is in Edinburgh to start a three week literary tour in Scotland, England, and Wales. Robbie, it seems, is the tour guide. Days of antagonist barbs turns to romance. All the while, Alice is finding her true self with the help of the senior tour participants and Robbie.
A terrific young adult novel with a second chance flair. For Zac and Melody, it has been a ten year gap since he bungled the chance to finally win her. His mistake left her feeling bereft and unloveable. A disaster of a camping trip brings them the chance to recapture the lost years but all is not easy or uncomplicated.
Teenage enemies to lovers romance begins with a boyfriend’s betrayal and a desperate move for revenge. Jensen, the boyfriend, tries out for and wins a coveted spot on the high school podcast. His girlfriend, Findley, has been practicing for this opportunity for a long time. Seeking revenge, she enlists her friends and his archenemy to win a coveted spot on the football team-Jensen’s spot. Romance intrudes on the plan and Findley is the prize.
The mix of the incredible and the story of a budding love blend together to create a delightful romance.
An endearing second chance romance. Married after a one month whirlwind romance, Eve found the weeks apart from Foster to be seriously hard. She felt second to his motorcycle daredevil career. After three lonely months, she left him and divorced. However, the love never died and when he is seriously injured in a stunt gone wrong, she is enlisted to nurse him back to health. Life then takes many turns for both of them.
A very sweet and engaging romance.
The sweetness of a second chance romance shines through the pages. The love for a widow and her son pull a rugged cowboy to a love decision to woo and court the widow not sure if she has feelings for him. She senses her heart is coming alive and knows he already cares for her son. Mistletoe encourages kisses and new love.
An abusive ex-boyfriend stalks his ex-girlfriend with evil in his heart. Hanna is shaken when she almost gets run over. Her grandfather’s dog pulls her out of danger. The real danger still persists and her father hires a local private investigator, Blake, (also their neighbor’s son who has a clingy ex-girlfriend to contend with) to dig into the hit and run. Romance begins to stir the air in this cozy mystery.
