I think that I read Last Kiss of Summer by Marina Adair at just the right time. I didn’t realize how much I needed a romance read until I sunk into this book. Kennedy is a bit of a pathetic character. Absolutely nothing has gone right in her life. Her saving grace is her backbone. Kennedy will not give up without one hell of a […]
Summer on Firefly Lake by Jen Gilroy *Stephanie’s Review*
I really wanted to love Summer at Firefly Lake by Jen Gilroy. It was August, the height of summer, and a small town contemporary romance. It should have worked but I really, really struggled with this book. I have to be able to connect with the characters of a book. My first and most honest assessment of Summer on Firefly Lake’s characters were that it […]
Wrecked by JB Salsbury *Stephanie’s Review*
I was interested in reading Wrecked by JB Salsbury because there aren’t very many books about contemporary veterans (people my age) and the more of these types of books I read the more my own personal history is put into perspective. I was a sophomore in high school when the Twin Towers were struck. During my lifetime my country has been at war with one […]
The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship by Shirley Jump *Stephanie’s Review*
I picked up The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship by Shirley Jump because I had read reviews of her other books and the reviewers said that they had enjoyed her humor. You all know I am a sucker for any book that can make me laugh and cry! I picked up The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship during a mini-reading slump. I think […]
On the Plus Side by Alison Bliss *Stephanie’s Review*
I picked up On the Plus Side by Alison Bliss because I was instantly in love with her plus sized heroines based on appearances alone. It’s sort of ironic since the whole idea is to not judge someone based on their outward appearances. Either way for the most part I enjoyed this book but there were a few things that really got to me and […]