Tired of city living Libby O'Dell agrees to a temporary position at an antique shop in Sawmill, Texas. Her new boss, handsome Benny Taylor, travels frTired of city living Libby O'Dell agrees to a temporary position at an antique shop in Sawmill, Texas. Her new boss, handsome Benny Taylor, travels from town to town with his 3 legged dog seeking out antiques and other household items for his shop. Both unattached, they quickly become friends and then more. A heart warming small town romance full of life, love and family. Engaging characters and a flowing storyline. I loved the path that Carolyn Brown creates of two very different people finding each other, love and a future together.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this 26th book in John Sandford's "Lucas Davenport" series!I thoroughly enjoyed this 26th book in John Sandford's "Lucas Davenport" series!...more
A story told in dual timelines involving two grandchildren (Matt & Julia) that were raised by their grandmothers (Liza & Mama Rose) who live in the saA story told in dual timelines involving two grandchildren (Matt & Julia) that were raised by their grandmothers (Liza & Mama Rose) who live in the same nursing home. The two older women have a history together with secrets, from many years ago, resulting in an animosity between them. This allows for Matt and Julia's fates to intersect resulting in an undeniable connection. It took me awhile to connect to this story as I found it confusing at times. While not my favourite book by Kerry Lonsdale overall it's an enjoyable read.
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The Love Shack is the third book in Lori Foster's "Indiana Summers" series. Cemetery, Indiana it's the place you want to be! It's so much fun to re-visiThe Love Shack is the third book in Lori Foster's "Indiana Summers" series. Cemetery, Indiana it's the place you want to be! It's so much fun to re-visit characters from the previous two books and to meet new characters who have come to this wonderful town. Berkley moves to town to start a new life and run the "Love Shack Animal Shelter" when she bumps into Lawson (it's the cat's fault) who is trying to forget his past and start anew. They are part of each other's past so escaping it just isn't going to happen. What remains is a wonderful, heart-warming story! The animals are a hoot and if you haven't met Kathleen she makes a few exciting appearances too.
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Loved this 4th book in Toni Anderson's "Cold Justice: Most Wanted" series!Loved this 4th book in Toni Anderson's "Cold Justice: Most Wanted" series!...more
I loved this 16th book in Linda Castillo's "Kate Burkholder" series! One of my all-time favourite series! Painters Mill Chief of Police Kate Burkholder I loved this 16th book in Linda Castillo's "Kate Burkholder" series! One of my all-time favourite series! Painters Mill Chief of Police Kate Burkholder receives an urgent, middle of the night call summoning her to a suspicious fire in the woods. What she discovers is a charred body. According to the coroner, the deceased is an Amish man who was chained to a stake and burned alive. Kate, previously Amish, knows that the Amish community prefer to handle their problems within their own community. From what she is able to piece together the victim led an extremely troubled life and had recently been excommunicated. The suspect list rapidly begins to grow. A captivating plot and suspenseful read! It is always a pleasure to revisit the characters I have become quite attached to in Painters Mill. I can hardly wait for the next Kate Burkholder story.
Unputdownable! I was totally captivated by this novel based on the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. This richly detailed novel is well-researched andUnputdownable! I was totally captivated by this novel based on the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. This richly detailed novel is well-researched and beautifully written. Jackie is the story of a woman, deeply private, who led many lives filled with love and power, family and tragedy, loss and reinvention. Historical fiction at it's best!
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A very interesting and informative memoir! A tell it like it was (good and bad) autobiography. We read about the author's upbringing, the beginning of tA very interesting and informative memoir! A tell it like it was (good and bad) autobiography. We read about the author's upbringing, the beginning of the band "Blondie", climbing to the heights of pop success, and the perils of fame and fortune. A captivating read!
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An edge of your seat thriller that begins with a bang and never lets up. Adam and Stella are on a dream vacation in Paris when there is an explosion iAn edge of your seat thriller that begins with a bang and never lets up. Adam and Stella are on a dream vacation in Paris when there is an explosion in the city square and Adam goes missing. Was Adam the target? Are secrets from their past finally catching up with them? A fast-paced read full of twists and turns. Highly Recommended!
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A suspenseful read! Set in the wilderness, the author's description of the character's surroundings had me feeling like I was there. Told in dual timelA suspenseful read! Set in the wilderness, the author's description of the character's surroundings had me feeling like I was there. Told in dual timelines with well-developed, complex characters. Emlyn, a fishing and hunting guide, sets out to find her estranged friend Janessa who is a social media star documenting her time in the wilderness until she disappears. A captivating mystery!
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Another wonderful read by Barbara O'Neal. This is the story of Nikki's journey through a crushing divorce and separation from her daughter. With her lifAnother wonderful read by Barbara O'Neal. This is the story of Nikki's journey through a crushing divorce and separation from her daughter. With her life in an upheaval she must find a job to support herself, try to meet new people and try to find herself as a woman in her 40's. She has a hobby of making custom perfumes for friends and family which she hopes to develop into a business. A captivating story of self-discovery!
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Amy Harmon is one of my favourite authors as her stories are both memorable and beautifully crafted. Her most recent novels have been historical fictiAmy Harmon is one of my favourite authors as her stories are both memorable and beautifully crafted. Her most recent novels have been historical fiction and she has proven she can write anything. With rich historical details this fictional story is based on the Outlaw Butch Cassidy. The author gives us a tale of love, self-sacrifice and redemption. The Outlaw Noble Salt is a unique and captivating alternate ending to an American Legend of the Old West.
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Absolution is the story of privileged women living with their husband's who are part of the U.S. military in 1960's Vietnam. Although I enjoyed the stoAbsolution is the story of privileged women living with their husband's who are part of the U.S. military in 1960's Vietnam. Although I enjoyed the story, I didn't enjoy the author changing the narrator without making the reader aware that she was doing so. I struggled to figure out who "you" was which was disconcerting....more
Set in India this is a very lengthy saga of three generations that teaches those with little knowledge of Indian culture. We see many characters navigaSet in India this is a very lengthy saga of three generations that teaches those with little knowledge of Indian culture. We see many characters navigate their way through the complexities of life. I found it a challenge to keep track of everyone. The story is heartbreaking more often than not. All in all I didn't love this novel, as so many have, but I am glad I read it and it taught me alot. Superb storytelling!...more
This is my first novel by Sally Hepworth and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Darling Girls is the captivating story of Jessica, Norah and Alicia who met as fThis is my first novel by Sally Hepworth and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Darling Girls is the captivating story of Jessica, Norah and Alicia who met as foster children in the home and care of Miss Fairchild, twenty-five years ago. Each of the girls has a sad story and by being together they bond forever. Now they must return, at the request of the Police, as human bones have been found buried at Miss Fairchild's home. With many twists and turns and a surprise ending Darling Girls is a haunting and unnerving mystery.
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The Warm Hands of Ghosts is a mix of historical fiction and fantasy set during the time of WWI and the Halifax Explosion. Told in the two perspectives The Warm Hands of Ghosts is a mix of historical fiction and fantasy set during the time of WWI and the Halifax Explosion. Told in the two perspectives of Freddie a soldier and Laura a nurse. Siblings trying to find their way back to each other during the war. A horribly dark tale yet beautifully written!...more
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