Dewey 24 Hour Read a Thon

 I am 39% done with the book If a Church Pew Could Talk. I am 21% done with the book The Pumpkin Spice Cafe. I am taking a break because I have to charge my iPad. I will be back later. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Dewey 24 Hour Read a Thon

 It’s that time of year again. For this Read a Thon  I will be reading  The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore.   I will post reading progress updates along the way as I read. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

 I am currently reading Kisses by Trisha Ridinger McKee. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. I hope everyone is doing good. 

Review: Teaching Tails to Read by Krista Cantrell

 This is a children’s book but I absolutely loved it. It is a short story only 15 pages. I bought it and finished it today. It is such a positive story. I would recommend this book. I think everyone should read this book. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

 I am reading The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way as I read. Hope everyone is having a good weekend. 

Currently Reading

I am currently reading Female Likes Cheese Comes with Dog: Stories about Divorce, Dating and  Saying I Do. by Lauren Peacock. 

Blog Update

 I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be taking a break from updating my blog for a while. The reason is because I am finishing up my veterinary assistant  class. I have to take a final exam and it is a big one. I only have 15 days to complete this exam. I promise I will keep on reading books and I will be back as soon as I can. Thank you to everyone for supporting me through my blogging journey and for understanding I truly appreciate you. 

Review: Someone Like You by Karen Kingsbury

 This is my first time reading a book from this author. Oh my gosh I absolutely loved reading this book. I thought it was written very well. I picked up this book because there is going to be a movie coming out in April. I am definitely a Karen Kingsbury fan. I will be reading more books from her. I would recommend this book. It was a wonderful story. 

Review: The Real Life of a Christian Wife by Mandy Fender

 I absolutely loved reading this book. It is a devotional book with 100 devotions and prayers. I believe every wife should read this book. It is a wonderful book. I thought it was very inspiring. I would recommend this book. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

 I am reading Someone Like You by Karen Kingsbury. The movie is coming out on April 2nd. This is my first  time reading a book by this author. 

Review: Pawprints on Our Hearts by Kerk Murray

 Oh my goodness I absolutely loved reading this book. It was really good. I couldn’t put it down. I bought this book because it has a dog on the cover. I would recommend this book. It is a true story. It was also very well written. 

Currently Reading

 I am currently reading Pawprints on Our Hearts by Kerk Murray. It is a wonderful book. I will be posting a review soon. Also I will be keeping my blog updated more often. 

Review: Those Were Not Love Letter But I Still Fell in Love by Dami Yanti

 I absolutely loved this book. I thought it was written very well. I loved the characters. I couldn’t put it down. It was a real page turner. It keeps you guessing. I would recommend this book. I am looking forward to reading more books by the author. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading  Those Were Not Love Letters but I Still Fell In Love by Dami Yanti. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way as I read. I hope everyone is having a good week. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading The Bookworm by Kylie Key. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way as I read.  I hope everyone is having a good week. 

Dewey 24 Hour Read a Thon

 I am 27% of the book The Untitled Books. I am taking a break to eat dinner. I will post again soon. 

Dewey 24 Hour Read a Thon

 I am 16% of the book The Untitled Books. I have to let my iPad charge up. So I am taking a break for now. 

Dewey 24 Hour Read A Thon

 I am reading The Untitled Books  by C.J. Archer. I will be posting reading progress updates as I read. I enjoy  doing this reading challenge. It only happens twice a year. 

Review: Guiding Emily by Barbara Hinske

 I absolutely loved this book. I thought it was well written. I can relate to this story because my retina detached in my right eye years ago. I went through the surgery but in the end I lost 70% of my center vision  in my right eye. I am legally blind. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series . 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Review: Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar

 I have watched this family on tv for years. I thought this book was written very well. I am so glad that Jill told the truth and was honest. I couldn’t put this book down. It is every eye opening. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading Counting the Cost by Jill Dugger. I am 53%  into it. I will be posting a review soon.  I hope everyone is having a good week.

Currently Reading

 I am currently reading  Guiding Emily  by Barbara Hinske. I will be posting reading progress updates. I hope everyone has a good weekend. 

Dewey 24 Hour Reverse Read A Thon

 I am 17%  into the book The Truth about Love and Dogs by Lily Bartlett. I will post another update soon. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Dewey 24 Hour Reverse ReadaThon

 I am doing the Dewey 24 Hour ReadaThon. It has been a while since I have done one. The book I will be reading is called  The Truth about Love  and Dogs by Lily Bartlett.  I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. 

Review: The Lonely Hearts Bookclub by Lucy Gilmore

Here is a summary of what the book is about.  Sloane Parker lives a small, contained life as a librarian in her small, contained town. She never thinks of herself as lonely...but still she looks forward to that time every day when old curmudgeon Arthur McLachlan comes to browse the shelves and cheerfully insult her. Their sparring is such a highlight of Sloane's day that when Arthur doesn't show up one morning, she's instantly concerned. And then another day passes, and another.

Anxious, Sloane tracks the old man down only to discover him all but bedridden...and desperately struggling to hide how happy he is to see her. Wanting to bring more cheer into Arthur's gloomy life, Sloane creates an impromptu book club. Slowly, the lonely misfits of their sleepy town begin to find each other, and in their book club, find the joy of unlikely friendship. Because as it turns out, everyone has a special book in their heart—and a reason to get lost (and eventually found) within the pages.

I  borrowed this book from the library. I first saw this book at the bookstore and fell in love with the cover. I thought the cover was pretty. That’s right I love books with pretty covers. Anyway I enjoyed reading this book. I loved the characters.  I found this book to be  a very interesting read . I would recommend it. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

 I am reading  52 Devotions For Cat Ladies by BroadStreet Publishing Group. It is a short little book. I picked up this book from Barns and Noble yesterday. I will be posting a review soon. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Blog Update

 Hi Everyone 

I hope you are all doing well. I just wanted to let you know I will be taking a break from blogging for a while the reason why is some of you know I am taking a Veterinary Assistant class online. I have done the coursework now I have to do a externship for a few months. This doesn’t mean I will stop reading books. Once I am finished with the externship I will start blogging again. Thank you for understanding I appreciate all of you. Have a lovely day. 

Happy Reading!

Review: Sit Stay Heal by Renee Alsarraf

 I absolutely enjoyed reading this book. It was written very well. It is a true story. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author. This book is very real and raw and honest. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Review: Abigail’s Shop by Rachel Herron

 I enjoyed reading this book. It is filled with drama and it has some romance in it. I thought the  book was well written. I loved the characters. I also loved that it was about knitting because I knit. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author. 

Happy Reading Everyone !

Currently Reading

 I am reading Abigail’s Shop by Rachael Herron. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. Hope everyone is having a good week. 

Review: A Date For Daisy

I absolutely  loved this book. It is a clean sweet Christian Romance. I thought is was well written. I loved the characters. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series. 

Blog Update

 I am going to have to take a break from reviewing books for a while because my husband and I bought a house and we are busy slowly moving our stuff in. I am still busy with school too.  I won’t stop reading books. I will be back after things have settled down a bit. Thank you everyone for your understanding. 

Reading Progress Update

 I am 54% of the book Christmas to the Rescue by Anne Chase. I will be posting a review soon. Big news happening this week my husband  and I will be buying a house this Friday. Our first home this is a big step for us. 

Currently Reading

 I am  currently reading Christmas to the Rescue by Anne Chase. I will post reading progress updates along the way. I am enjoying this book so far. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading Murder She Barked by Krista Davis. This is book 1 of the A Paws and Claws Mystery series. I already read book 6. I don’t read book series in order. Anyway I love this series. I will post a reading progress update soon. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading The Next Thing on My List by Jill Smolinski. I am borrowing this book from the library. I will be posting a reading progress update soon. I want to apologize for not posting for a while because I have been busy with school. 

Reading Progress Updste

 I have read 52% of the book The Happily Ever After Bookstore. I will be posting a review soon. Life has been busy with moving to Kansas. I am also taking a Veterinary Assistant class online it is also keeping me busy. Hope everyone is having a good week. 

Blog Update

 I will be taking a break from blogging and book reviewing for a while because I have big news my  husband and I are moving to Kansas sometime in August. My husband got a new job. So I will be busy packing. I promise I will keep my blog updated once we are settled in. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading Hometown Hope by Laurel Blount. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Review: Love Contract by Jean Dunstan

 Here is a summary of what the book is about. 

 Can love mend a broken heart? 

Following the death of her parents, Graciella Zorkoff inherits their multi-million dollar estate. But there’s a catch. Motivated by the desire to ensure their only child be happily married, her mother and father built an unexpected clause into their will. Graciella has three years to find a husband and have a child, or she risks losing her entire fortune. 

Unfortunately, not all those behind that contractual fine print had her best interests in mind. With the clock ticking, can Graciella find true love? Or will those plotting against her cause her to lose all her family worked for?

I absolutely loved this book. It is a real page turner. The story is filled with love and drama. I thought the book was written very well. I loved the storyline. I would recommend this book. I couldn’t put it down. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

 I am reading Love Contract by Jean Dunstan. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. Hope everyone is having a good week. 

Blog Update

I know it has been a while since I have posted on my blog. I am currently reading two books. I am reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. I am also reading Last Chance at Love by Judith Kay. I will be posting a reading progress update soon. I have been busy with my veterinary assistant class and I have a dog now. Thank you for understanding. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading The Bethany Tales by Bryan E. Canter. I will posting reading progress updates along the way. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Currently Reading

 I am reading Coffee Shop Girl by Katie Cross. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way.  Hope everyone is having a good day. 

Review: A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Change Your Priorities to Change Your Life and Your Home.

You will experience peace, order, and joy when you follow God's guidelines for every area of your life, and best of all, you will become a woman after His heart!

Elizabeth George shares God's Word and woman-to-woman practical wisdom on how you can pursue God's priorities by-

1. putting God first in your day, your heart, and your life

2 improving your relationships with family and friends

3. building a strong bond with your husband

4. raising your children to follow Jesus and make right choices

5. growing in your service to others

As you embrace God's plans for you, you will find real purpose in a life of prayer and practicing God's priorities as you become A Woman After God's Own Heart.

I absolutely loved this book. My close friend gave me this book for Christmas. I could not put it down. It is a wonderful read. I would recommend that everyone who believes in God should read this book. Elizabeth George is my new favorite author. Looking forward to reading more book by her.

Happy Reading Everyone!

 

Reading Progress Update

 I have read 52% of the book A Woman After God’s Own Heart by Elizabeth George. I will posting a review soon. 

Happy New Year

 I have a lot of goals for this year. I will keep my blog updated. I will eat healthier and drink more water and limit drinking soda. I will read more books. I will continue to knit more products to put in my etsy shop. I will spend time with God by reading my Bible everyday. In other news I am read a book called A Woman After God’s Own Heart. By Elizabeth George. My close friend gave this book for Christmas. I am really enjoying it. I will post a reading progress updates soon of the book. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading Last Chance at Love by Judith Kay. It is going to take me a while to read this book because there are a lot of page numbers in it. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. 

Review: Destination Date by Susan Hatler

Here is summary of what the book is about.  Krista plays it safe with her steady job and comfortable routine. But when a destination work retreat takes her to exotic Tahiti, she’s thrown out of her comfort zone. She’s also exhilarated and feeling alive for the first time in years.

Could this be due to adventurous Mason, who shows her the island in unexpected ways? How can she hold onto this new zest for life once she returns home without him?

I just love this series. The book is a fun and easy read. I thought It was written very well. I would recommend this book. Looking forward to reading more books in this series. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

 I am reading Destination Date by Susan Hatler. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. 

Reading Progress Update

 I am 50% done of the book Once Upon a Puppy by Lizzie Shane. I will be posting a review soon. In other news I have been busy because I got a new puppy her name is Scout she is  an Australian Shepherd. She is so smart and cute.  

Currently Reading

 I am reading Once Upon a Puppy by Lizzie Shane. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way.  Hope everyone is having a good day.

Currently Reading

 I am reading The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams. I will keep you posted  with reading progress updates along the way. Hope everyone is having a good day. 

Family Road Trip Vacation

 My husband’s brothers are in town we are going on a family cross country road trip for 2 weeks. I’m not sure how much reading or blogging I will get done because we are going to be busy having fun. I will update my blog again when we come back. We are going to see some family. Hope everyone is doing well. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading Seven Perfect Things by Catherine Ryan Hyde. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. Hope everyone is having a good day. 

Review: Muddy Bottom by Ashley Farley

 Here is a summary of what the book is about.  Birdie Fuller’s new year is off to a bad start. Her husband has mysteriously disappeared, leaving Birdie to cope with their unmarried daughter’s unplanned pregnancy. Birdie and Hannah disagree about the baby. Birdie urges her daughter to consider abortion, but Hannah is determined to see the pregnancy to term. When Hannah returns for her last semester in college, Birdie must face her demons, the problems in her marriage that drove her husband to clean out their bank accounts and run off with another woman.

While struggling to hide her pregnancy from her roommates and ex-boyfriend, Hannah interviews for jobs that will take her and her baby far away from her mother. After graduation, with months to kill before the start of her new career, she returns to Palmetto Island for the summer to await the birth of her baby. Tension mounts between Hannah and Birdie when they move from their waterfront home to a two-bedroom apartment above a bakery. Can mother and daughter mend their relationship? Or will they be lost to each other forever?

I really enjoyed reading this book. I could not put it down it was a real page turner. I thought it was written very well. I am so glad there was a happy ending. Looking forward to reading more books by this author. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

 I am reading Muddy Bottom by Ashley Farley. This is a short book. It only h as 12 chapters in it. So far I am enjoying it. I will keep you updated soon. 

Review: Blogger Girl by Meredith Schorr

Here is a summary of what the book is about.  A chick lit enthusiast since the first time she read Bridget Jones’s Diary, book blogger Kim Long has worked tirelessly to squash the claim that “chick lit is dead” once and for all. Not bad for a woman who by day ekes out a meager living as a pretty, and pretty-much-nameless, legal secretary in Manhattan. 
But while she finds no passion in the day job, she finds plenty in the handsome associate down the hall. At least until her high school nemesis, mean girl Hannah Marshak, bursts back into town. Not only does she flash onto the chick lit scene with a hot new book that’s turning heads—and pages—but Kim’s afraid she’s turning the head of her handsome colleague as well. 

Adding salt to her wounded heart, Hannah’s book has popped into Kim’s inbox—along with a request for review. With a mere click of her mouse, Kim can deliver a nasty one-star review to thousands of followers. She would rather toss her favorite designer shoes in a trash heap than help promote Hannah’s career. 
But does she become a mean girl herself or put on her big-girl panties and be professional in spite of the past?

With everyone around her moving on and up, Kim begins to question whether being a “blogger girl” makes the grade in her offline life. But is Hannah really the problem, or will her success be the push Kim needs to unearth a dream she’s kept hidden for years?

I enjoyed reading this book. I liked the characters. I think it’s a book we book review bloggers can relate to. I would recommend this book. It’s a good cute story. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

 I have read 57% of the book Blogger Girl. I will be posting a review soon. I am really enjoying this book. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Currently Reading

 I am reading Blogger Girl by Meredith Schorr. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. Hope everyone is having a good week. 

Review:Choices of The Heart The Wedding Chapel series Crystal Springs Romances Book 8 by Mary Jane Morgan

 Here is a summary of what the book is about. After losing her husband, Jillian Blake leaves Nashville and moves with her two-year-old son to Crystal Springs, Tennessee to be near family and part of a close-knit, small-town community.

When Cade Hendrix’s wife gives him shocking news and files for divorce, he swears off relationships and devotes himself to his two top priorities—his young daughter and his veterinary practice.

A chance meeting for Cade and Jillian throws Cade’s carefully crafted world into a tailspin, and has Jillian wondering if she can ever find the courage to love again.

Will heartbreak and deceit keep Jillian and Cade locked in the past? Or will they find the courage to follow their hearts?

All of the books in this series are stand alone books.  There are 12 books in the series. You can start reading from anywhere and not be  lost.  I absolutely loved reading this book. I couldn’t put it down. It just grabs you from the very first page.  It’s a sweet clean romance story.  I would recommend this book. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

 I am reading Choices of The Heart: The Wedding Chapel Series Book 4  (Crystal Springs Romances 8) by Mary Jane Morgan.  I will be posting reading progress updates along the way.

Review: Opposites Attract by Camilla Isley

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Single mom Vivian has been burned by love once before, and her job as a divorce lawyer has presented enough evidence to convince her there are no good men left in New York City.

The worst offender is her new neighbor: Dr. Lucas Keller, a couple’s therapist whose piercing blue eyes and flawless dark hair are just as annoying as his bad temper. 

And when Lucas starts poaching Vivian’s clients by saving their marriages, she makes it her mission to force him out of the building to save her practice. But it’s Lucas who gives her the perfect opportunity when he proposes an unexpected bet. 

With their offices at stake, Vivian and Lucas play the field of love in a fierce battle of wits that quickly turns hot and personal, especially when Vivian’s daughter gets involved. Now, taking down Lucas has become more than business for Vivian. It’s become a pleasure—and soon, Vivian and Lucas will realize how pointless it is to fight the laws of attraction.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I thought it was a cute and funny story.  It was well written.  I would recommend this book. 

Happy Reading Everyone! 

Currently Reading

 I am reading Opposites Attract by Camilla Isley. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way.  Hope everyone is having a good week.

Review: The International Kissing Club by Ivy Adams

 Here is a summary of what the book is about. Piper, Cassidy, Mei, and Izzy have been best friends their whole lives. And they've always agreed on one goal: to get out of tiny Paris, Texas, and see the world. The school's foreign exchange program seems like the perfect escape: Piper will go to the original Paris; Mei will go to China; Cassidy will go to Australia; and Izzy, unable to afford the program, will stay at home. To add spice to their semester away, and to stay connected to their best friends, the girls start The International Kissing Club, a Facebook page where they can anonymously update one another and brag about all the amazing guys they're meeting. After all, these girls are traveling abroad: amazing guys abound at every turn! But sometimes fun, flirty vacation flings turn into more serious romances, and sometimes you don't return from abroad the same person you were. Will the girls' relationships-and their friendships-be able to survive?

I liked reading this book. It is a cute story.  This book is perfect teenagers to read. There are some twists and turns in the story.  I would recommend this book. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

 I have read 79% of the book The International Kissing Club by Ivy Adams.  I will be posting a review soon. Hope everyone is having a good week and is staying safe. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading The International Kissing Club by ivy Adams. This is a big book there are 32 chapters in it and it is 400 pages. I will do a reading progress update soon. In other news my veterinary assistant class is going good I am learning a lot. It is time consuming but I know in the end it will all be worth it. Hope everyone is doing good. 

Blog Update

 I hope everyone is enjoying the New Year. I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be taking a break from updating my blog and book reviewing for a while. The reason is because I am taking a Veterinary Assistant class online. I started it on August 18, 2020. I have until September 1st of this year to finish it. So I will be working hard on that. I promise I will update my blog again once my class is finished. Hope all of you have a lovely day. 

Review: Love Connection: A Second Chance Romantic Comedy(First Comes Love Book 1) by Camilla Isley

 

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Have you ever wondered what might have been? Gemma Dawson is at the airport, staring at two plane tickets to two different cities. Two different weddings. Two possible futures. She's at a crossroads. Be maid honor at her best friend's wedding to crash her ex's?

Gemma's decision, unknown to her, hinges on a delayed flight and chance meeting. Now her life is about to go down two parallel tracks-will Gemma fly toward a life with her first love or a future with a man she's not even met yet?

In concurrent storylines, Gemma lives out the consequences of each journey. Different stories unravel with unpredictable outcomes for Gemma and her loved ones.

I just love reading romantic stories. I found this book to be interesting because it was two different stories. I got confused times. I did enjoy reading this book. Loved the characters  in this book. Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

 I am reading Sensible Shoes by Sharon Brown. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. So far I’m enjoying this book. 

Review: Bunco: A Comedy about the Drama of Friendship by Robin Delnoce

 Here a summary of what the book is about. We all have those friends. Maybe you’ve known them since childhood, or met in college, or while waiting for a child’s practice to end. Maybe you found yourself living on the same street. There’s no single path to friendship. Relationships don’t follow a script and neither do the lives of  smart, funny, complicated suburban women.

Jill, Anne, Mary, and Rachel met years ago through a neighborhood group that regularly got together to play a dice game called Bunco. Although player’s  have come and gone, they continue to use Bunco as an excuse to abandon their day-to-day responsibilities and enjoy food, drinks, and the company of their best friends. When new neighbors move in under the cover of night the foursome sees an opportunity to expand their Bunco circle. But within hours, suspicions  run rampant as the odd behaviors of the newest residents are interpreted differently. Are they quirky, or kinky? Diabolical, or misunderstood? Time after time as the light sheds some secrets, more emerge. Each woman finds herself shocked by the friends she thought she knew. 

Through the friendly banter, intimate confessions, and tongue-twisting insults, you may see yourself or your friends in these characters. Wipe away tears of laughter and loss as you join the four metaphorical rounds of Bunco, and feel part of the conversation. 

Whether engaging in playful exploits, providing unconditional support, making uncomfortable sacrifices, or whining up in handcuffs again these ladies are those rarest friends who become true family. Of course families don’t follow a script either, unless it is a plot twisting, slightly off color comedy about the drama of friendship. and Bunco sort of. 

I didn’t know what to expect from this book. Turns out it grabs you from the very first page. It’s a real page turner. There are a lot of twists and turns in the story. I enjoyed reading this book. The only thing I didn’t like about it is that it is written in script format. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

 I have read 50% of the book Bunco: A Comedy about the Drama of Friendships. By Robin Delnoce. I will be posting another reading progress update soon. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading Bunco: A Comedy About The Drama of Friendship by Robin Delnoce. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way this is a big book. It has a lot of pages in it. There are no chapters in it either. This book is written in script format. 

Review: The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs

 

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Somewhere in the vast Library of the Universe, as Natalie thought of it, there was a book that embodied exactly the things she was worrying about. 

In the wake of a shocking tragedy, Natalie Harper inherits her mother's charming but financially strapped bookshop in San Francisco. She also becomes caretaker for her ailing grandfather Andrew, her only living relative-not counting her scoundrel father.

But the gruff, deeply kind Andrew has begun displaying signs of decline, Natalie thinks its best to move him to an assisted living facility to ensure the care he needs.  To pay for it, she plans to close the bookstore and sell the derelict but valuable building on historic Perdita Street, which is in need of constant fixing. 

There's only one problem-grandpa Andrew owns the building and refuses to sell. Natalie adores her grandfather, she'll do whatever it takes to make his final years happy. Besides, she loves the store and it's books provide welcome solace for her overwhelming grief.

After she moves into the small studio apartment above the shop, Natalie carries out her grandfather's request and hires contractor Peach Gallagher to do the necessary and ongoing repairs. His young daughter, Dorothy, also becomes a regular at the store, and she and Natalie begin reading together while peach works.

To Natalie's surprise, her sorrow begins to dissipate as her life becomes an unexpected journey of new connections, discoveries and revelations, from unearthing artifacts hidden in the bookshop's walls, to discovering the truth about her family. her future, and her own heart.

I enjoyed reading this book. I thought it was written very well. I just love the cover go this book. I enjoyed the characters in the story.  I would recommend this book.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

 I have read 52% of the book The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs. I will be posting another reading progress update soon. This is a big book with a lot of chapters in it. Hope everyone is having a good week. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading The Lost and Found Bookshop. by Susan Wiggs. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. This is a big book. Hope everyone has a good weekend. 

Review: Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson

 Here is a summary of what the book is about.  When their foster- turned- adoptive mother suddenly dies, four brothers struggle to keep open the doors of her beloved Harlem knitting shop.

Jesse Strong is known for two things: his devotion to his adoptive mom, Mama Joy, and his reputation for breaking hearts. When Mama Joy unexpectedly passes away, he and his brothers have different plans for what to do with Strong Knits their neighborhood knitting store. Jesse wants to keep the store open. His brothers want to tie off loose ends and close shop....

Part time shop employee Kerry Fuller has kept her crush on Jesse a secret. When she overhears his impassioned plea to his brothers to keep the knitting shop open, she volunteers to help. Unlike Jesse, Kerry knows the "kitty-gritty" of the business, and together they make plans to reinvent Strong Knits for a new generation.

But the more time they spend together, the stronger the chemistry builds between,  Kerry, knowing Jesse's history, doesn't believe their relationship can last longer than she can knit one, purl two. But Jesse is determined to prove to her that he can be the man for her forever and always. After all, real men knit.

I enjoyed reading this book. I love knitting so I had to read this book. There is a little romance in this story. I thought it was a cute story.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

 I have read 50% of the book Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson. I will be posting another reading progress update or maybe a review soon. Happy first day of Fall. 

Currently Reading

 I am reading Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson. I will be posting reading progress updates  along the way. Hope everyone is having a good week. 

Review: Sticks and Stones by Dianne Beck

 Here is a summary of what the book is about. When fifteen-year-old Emily Greene wakes up to police banging in her door, she is shocked to see her mother arrested on drug charges. Uprooted and in disbelief, Emily moves to a new town to stay with grandmother, known as Crazy Carol for her outspoken faith and quirky behaviors.

As if the arrest isn't enough, kids at her new school immediately begin to stereotype and judge her based on the news they've heard about her mom.

Emily is sure her mother's fiancé is to blame for the crime. He has conveniently disappeared since the day of the arrest. She's determined to find him, and prove he's as fault. But something awful happens, shaking her world yet again.

After this string of tragedies, Emily starts to question God, but is gently and consistently reminded by her grandmother, through stories she tells of all the sticks, leaves, and stones she collects, that God is her good and faithful parent.

Emily must learn that the words other say about her don't matter, that her mom's mistakes don't define her, and she is always deeply loved by her heavenly father. If only she can learn to forgive herself.

This is a gripping story with some twists and turns in it. I honestly  wasn't sure about this book because of the title  but I took a chance. I liked the story. It will grab you from the very first page. It is a real page turner. I couldn't put it down. I think the moral of the story is no matter what happens in life God is always there. Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

 I have read 53% of the book Sticks and Stones by Dianne Beck. I will be posting another reading progress update or maybe a review soon who knows. Hope everyone is  having  a good week. 

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 I am reading Sticks and Stones by Dianne Beck. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. This is a big book it has a lot of chapters in it. I wasn’t sure about this book because of the title so I thought I would take a chance. 

Review: Once Upon a Date (Do-Over Date Series Book 6) by Susan Hatler

Here is  a summary of what the book is about. It wasn't a glass slipper that Michelle Moss left behind at the Masquerade Ball, but a beat up laptop. Her driver remained human, her ride didn't turn into a pumpkin, and thank goodness she didn't see any mice waiting for her in her condo. But Michelle did spontaneously kiss her masked Prince Charming and was determined to find him.

Tracking down her missing laptop using a locator app, she fully expected birds to sing, rice to fall from the sky, and the credits to roll when she found her potential true love. Instead, she found the editor, Brooks Keller, who rejected her modern fairytale manuscript. He told her the book was unrealistic, unimaginable, and unpublishable. Oh, and he's also the ex who dumped her in high school.

Michelle urgently needs the book advance to bail her not-so-wicked but irresponsible stepbrother out of a financial mess. But she doesn't want to change her fairytale ending. So, Michelle and Brooks make a deal: they will retrace her character's steps from the book and if Brooks falls head over heels for Michelle then Brooks will publish the book Michelle's way. If not, then Michelle will make the requested changes.

As Michelle tests out the life she always dreamed of, she discovers the chemistry with Brooks is still there after all these years. She knows Brooks is only playing the part of the hero, but everything feels so real. If she acts on her feelings, though, will he break her heart a second time?

I just love short sweet clean romance book. The Do-Over Date series by Susan Hatler makes me happy. This book was written well. I love the characters of this series. It was a cute story.  I am looking forward to reading more book by this author.

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Review: Of Literature and Lattes by Katherine Reay

 Here is a summary of what the book is about . After fleeing her hometown three years earlier, Alyssa Harrison never planned to return. Then the Silicon Valley start - up she worked for collapsed and turned her world upside down. She is broke, under FBI investigation, and without a place to go. Having exhausted every option, she comes home to Winsome, Illinois, to regroup and move on as quickly as possible.

Yet as friends and family welcome her back, Alyssa begins to see a place for herself in this small Midwestern community. 

Jeremy Mitchell moved from Seattle to Winsome to be near his daughter and to open the coffee shop he's been dreaming of for years. Problem is, the business is bleeding money-and he's not quite sure why. When he meets Alyssa, he senses an immediate connection, but what he needs most is someone to help him save his floundering business. After asking for her help, he wonders if something might grow between them- but forces beyond their control soon complicate their already complex lives, and the future they both hoped for is not at all what they anticipated. With the help of Winsome's small-town charm and quirky residents, Alyssa and Jeremy discover the beauty and romance of second chances.

I thought this was a cute and sweet story. There are some twists and turns in it. I thought it was written well. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

I have read 50% of the book Of Literature and Lattes by Katherine Reay. I will be posting another reading progress update or a review soon we will see. 

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I am reading Of Literature and Lattes by Katherine Reay.  I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. This is a big book there are a lot of chapters in it. Have a good weekend everyone.

Review: No Place Like Home: A Christian Romance (Home to You Book 1) by Morris Fenris

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Jerricha Ballard has the voice of an angel and the ability to write songs that can melt the heart. She's been the lead singer of pop/rock band Jericho for the past seven years, and she's tired. Tired of the games. Tired of the parties. Tried of writing empty music.

Logan James is a former football star who has always secretly admired Jerricha's tremendous gift. But when he was in high school, he'd been bound by the best friend motto and not allowed to act on his feelings. Now she's back and this time, no restrictions are being placed on his heart.

But Logan's been hurt before and he doesn't want a repeat performance. He takes things slowly, but then Jerricha needs him to come to her rescue and they spend more time together, he can't stop thinking about what a future with her might look like.

Jerricha is at a crossroad and needing to make some life-altering decisions. Will one of those decisions include Logan?

Come along to the sleepy little town of Warm Springs Wyoming. Will Logan and Jerricha get their problems all figured out, or compound them? Is there a feature out there for both of them, or is that only a silly dream? Is home just any place where you take your hat off at the end of the day or is it more? Find out in Jerricha and Logan's story. There really is no place like home at Christmas.

Oh my goodness this is a really good book. It grabs you from the first chapter and won't let go. I could not put this book down. I really enjoyed reading this book. I'm looking forward to reading the other books in this series.

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Reading Progress Update

I have read 50% of the book No Place Like Home: A Christian Romance (Home to You Book 1) by Morris Fenris. This is a really good book I have not been able to put it down its a real page turner. Maybe I will be posting another reading progress update soon.

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I am reading No Place Like Home: A Christian Romance (Home to You Book 1) by Morris Fenris. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. I saw this book on my Facebook feed. So far it is good. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Review: Fashionably Date (Do-Over Date Series Book 5) by Susan Hatler

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Hoping for a fresh start after her ex - fianc'e cheats on her before the wedding, supermodel Missy Peters moves to a new city and opens an upscale clothing boutique. When a puppy darts into traffic during her morning coffee run, Missy rushes to save the innocent pooch, only to be rescued herself when gym owner Nick Zambini pulls her out of harms way.

Nick is handsome, intelligent and witty, and his smile does crazy things to Missy's belly. Ignoring her obvious attraction, she discovers their business goals are the same: to help people look and feel their best. When Nick suggests they join forces professionally, Missy is all for that enterprise, but she's not ready to trust in more.

Will spending time with Nick entice Missy to risk her heart a second time? And will these two workaholics discover the most perfect venture of all is love?

I just love Susan Hatler books. I thought the book was written well. It is a short sweet clean romance novel.

I can't wait to read the next book in this series but I don't want the series to end. There are six books in the series. Book six comes out on July 30th. I would recommend this book.

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Review: How to Find Love in a Bookshop by Veronica Henry

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Nightingale Books, nestled on the main street in an idyllic little village, is a dream come true for book lovers-a cozy haven and welcoming getaway  for the literary-minded locals. But owner Emilia Nightingale is struggling to keep the shop open after her beloved father's death, and the temptation to sell is getting stronger.

The property developers are circling, yet Emilia's loyal customers have become like family, and she can't imagine breaking the promise she made to her father to keep the store alive.

There's Sarah, owner of the stately Peasebrook Manor, who has used the bookshop as an escape in the past few years, but it now seems there's a very specific reason for all those frequent visits.

Next is roguish Jackson, who, after making a complete mess of his marriage, now looks to Emilia for advice on books for the son he misses so much. And the forever  shy Thomasina, who runs a pop-up restaurant for two in her tiny cottage-she has a crush on a man she met in the cookbook section, but can hardly dream of working up the courage to admit her true feelings.

Enter the world of Nightingale Books for a serving of romance, long-held secrets, and unexpected hopes for the future-and not just within the pages on the shelves. How to Find Love in a Bookshop  is the delightful story of Emilia, the unforgettable cast of customers whose lives  she has touched, and the books they all cherish.

I found this book on a book website and I fell in love with the cover. I knew I just had to buy it.

It is a wonderful story. I will make you fall in love with reading. I can spend hours in a bookstore. I love the characters and the feel of community. I would recommend this book.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

I have read 51% of the book How to Find Love in a Bookshop by Veronica Henry. I will be posting another reading progress update soon.  Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Review: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Here is a summary of what the book is about. From the moment she entered the world, Francie Nolan needed to be made of stern stuff, for the often harsh life of Williamsburg demanded fortitude, precocity, and strength of spirit. Often scorned by neighbors for her family's erratic and eccentric behavior- such as her father Johnny's taste for alcohol and Aunt Sissy's habit of marrying serially without the formality of divorce- no one, least of all Francie, could say that the Nolans life lacked drama.

By turns overwhelming, sublime, heartbreaking, and uplifting, the Nolans' daily experiences are tenderly threaded with family connectedness and raw with honesty. Betty Smith has, in the pages of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, captured the joys of humble Williamsburg life-from "junk day" on Saturdays, when the children of Francie's neighborhood traded their weekly take for pennies, to the special excitement of holidays, bringing cause for celebration and revelry.

Betty Smith has artfully caught this sense of exciting life in a novel of childhood, replete with incredibly rich moments of universal experiences- a truly remarkable achievement for any writer.

This book was written a long time ago. When I was in high school it was required reading. I am glad I read this book again. It is a classic. The book gives a glimpse of what life was like back then in 1912 and beyond how people lived. After reading this book it makes you grateful for the things you have today.

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I am reading How to Find Love in a  Bookshop by Veronica Henry.  I will be posting reading progress updates as I read. I want to wish all the moms out there  a Happy Mother’s Day. May you have a lovely day.

Reading Progress Update

I have read 50% of the book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. This is a big book with a lot of chapters in it but it is a classic. I will be posting another update soon.  Hope everyone is having a lovely day.

Review: Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Annie Marlow has been through the worst. Rocked by tragedy, she heads to the one place that makes her happy: Oceanside in the Pacific Northwest, the destination of many family vacations when Annie was a teenager.

Once there, Annie begins to restore her broken spirit, thanks in part to the folks she meets: a local painter, Keaton, whose large frame is equal to his big heart-and who helps Annie fix up her rental cottage by the sea; Mellie, the reclusive, prickly landlord Annie is determined to befriend; and Britt, a teenager with a terrible secret. But it is Keaton to whom Annie feels most drawn. His quiet, peaceful nature offers her both comfort and reprieve from her grief, and the two begin to grow closer.

Then events threaten to undo the idyll Annie has come to enjoy. And when the opportunity of a lifetime lands in her lap, she is torn between the excitement of a new journey toward success and the safe and secure arms id the haven-and the man-she's come to call home.

In this heartwarming tale, Annie finds that the surest way to fix what is damaged within is to help others rise above their pain and find a way to heal.

I have to be honest I started this book a year ago and forgot about it because I was busy with life. I enjoyed this book. I thought it was written very well. There are some twists and turns in the story. I just love Debbie Macomber books.

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I am reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. This is a big book it  is broken down into five parts. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way.

Review: Date to the Rescue(Do-Over Date Series Book 4) by Susan Hatler

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Super organized Lucy Remington is done getting burned by unreliable men, so she's giving up hot and spicy and holding out for reliable and responsible. When her friend sets her up on a blind date, she agrees to make dinner for a man who sounds like the very definition of stable: an accountant.

The only problem? Lucy is the queen of toasters and takeout. But she's determined to make a home cooked dinner for her upcoming date.Instead of whipping up a delicious meal on her trail run, though, she ends up setting her kitchen on fire! Even worse, she finds herself in the arms of a handsome man who makes her heart race.

Firefighter Jake Bryant maybe a genuine hero, but he's like the curry Lucy wishes she could make -- hot, delicious, and unforgettable. Therefore he's a dating mistake waiting to happen. Despite the fact that Jake makes her laugh and she craves his company, Lucy's mind is made up: she's sticking to the date with the uncomplicated accountant.

To Lucy's surprise, Jake offers to teach her how to cook so she can impress her blind date. Confident in her willpower, she agrees. Soon, however, Lucy's hungering for sweet icing more than plain old flour. Can Jake rescue Lucy's southing technique? And with a little cayenne here and a dash of chili pepper there, can he rescue her heart as well?

I am loving this series and the characters. I found the story to be sweet, cute, charming, and fun. I just love happy endings. I am almost done with this series. There is one more book in the series but it doesn't come out until May 26th.

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Review: The Date Next Door (Do-Over Date Series Book 3) by Susan Hatler

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Carefree Hannah Griffin's life is on track: she's spending time with friends and working to win over her new boss at work after a substantial promotion. Soon, however, disaster strikes, when a potential client refuses to answer her calls. Then Hannah's long-time and unrequited crush, super polished Blake Remington moves in next door.

Hannah has ignored her feelings for her best friend's older brother by keeping her distance, but now he's popping by every day. When Blake reveals he has an extra ticket to a couple's golf tournament, Hannah discovers her potential client will be there and offers to be Blake's date. One major problem: Hannah doesn't know how to golf.

As Blake teaches Hannah to golf, she struggles with feeling out of place in his country club world. Blake's kindness and flirting help her feel at ease. As Hannah's feelings grow, her crush on Blake turns into love and she wonders if she and Blake might have a chance - until Blake's classy ex returns, determined to win him back.

Will the boy Hannah had always loved break her heart, or will Blake realize she's the one he's been looking for?

Well I am almost done with this series.  I love the characters in these books. I thought the story was written very well. It's sweet and cute and fun. Susan Hatler is my favorite author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

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I am reading Date to the Rescue (Do-Over Date Series Book 4) by Susan Hatler. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.