Muddy Bottom and Change of Tides by Ashley Farley

Should be another award winning series

Muddy Bottom by Ashley Farley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ashley Farley makes this beginning novel come alive with characters that have their flaws, but are so true to life. It's like the author sat down on a southern porch to gossip about the neighbors. Even the scenery takes you to the South. I highly recommend that you take a moment and check this story out cause in that moment you'll be hooked. After that, check out all the wonderful stories written by Ashley Farley. You won't be sorry!

 Change of Tides by Ashley Farley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excellent as usual. The characters are well developed and not without their flaws which the author is good at revealing. Scenery is described to the point that one feels that one can reach out and touch the trees, feel the water, and have the same experience as the character. I highly recommend this series and hope it continues on while the main characters grow into their best personas. Anything written by this author is a delight.

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Lies That Bind by Ashley Farley

Lies that Bind by Ashley Farley


My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Amazing read. Couldn't put it down. Ashley Farley has done it again. The story makes you laugh, cry, be filled with disbelief, and very, very sad when it ends. I predict there will be more novels with these characters. They are wonderful and so real. One can imagine where Maggie, Eva, and Anna Reese's journey will take the reader next. Please develop them further. I think everyone should become an Ashley Farley fan.





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Life on Loan by Ashley Farley

Life on Loan by Ashley Farley

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Ashley Farley does it again. A masterpiece. This novel is fantastic. One gets lost in the lives of the two major characters. One feels their sadness, their joy, the wonder of their journey and the agony of being invisible. The plot is unique. Two women who met in college, meet in an airport in Atlanta, and instead of leaving the South for California and Seattle, they swap houses, a vacation home in Virginia for one and a Condo in Charleston for the other. The descriptions of both places are filled with the sights and sounds of the area. A must read for lovers of Women's Fiction.



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A Family Affair: The Homecoming

A Family Affair: The Homecoming by Mary Campisi

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Another fabulous story by Mary Campisi. The books never fail to delight and are very entertaining. It is a must read. Great to see familiar characters in true form.



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Wildflower Hope

Wildflower Hope by Grace Greene

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Excellent sequel. Grace Greene has created a thoughtful novel of life filled with reflection, sadness, love and happiness. Sadness is a predominant theme, although love is abundant Does happiness override the sadness? One will have to read the book to find out. I wanted more from Wildflower Heart and that's what this story gives you. I still don't want the sequels to end.



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New from Patricia Sands.

A Season of Surprises at the Villa des Violettes by Patricia Sands

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Fabulous book. The sights, sounds, and even smells jump off the page into your heart. The descriptions of the Carnival and the mimosa flowers is outstanding. One can believe they are in France as they take this journey with the characters. The side stories are wonderful and engrossing. There is mystery and romance. This is a wonderful escape from a rainy Ohio.



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Wired Truth by Toby Neal

Wired Truth by Toby Neal

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This series of Paradise Crime Thrillers by Toby Neal is fast paced, well thought out, and the characters are real. Sophie has been one of my favorite characters since she appeared in the Lei Crime Series. Ms. Neal has made her an enigma. When you think you have figured Sophie out, things happen and life for her goes crazy. One has to read the whole series . I personally want more and I don't want to wait for the next installment. I can imagine what will happen next, but I bet I am wrong. That is what makes this book and series so interesting and entertaining.



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The Road She Left Behind by Christine Nolfi

The Road She Left Behind by Christine Nolfi

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Christine Nolfi has written an engaging family story about love and betrayal. The characters are delightful, even the mean ones. They are real in how they act and think. The setting is very familiar and accurate, especially since I have been to all these spots. In places the book is humorous, sad, and fraught with angst. Once started, it is a page turner. I couldn't put it down and as usual, wished the book took you through birth to old age. I never want any of this authors books to end. It is a must read.



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Emily, Gone by Bette Lee Crosby

Emily, Gone by Bette Lee Crosby

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Exciting, unique, unusual and a real tearjerker. Be prepared to read this book from start to finish in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. The plot is outstanding. One cannot second guess what happens to these characters. Bette Lee Crosby has written another award winning story.



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Only One Life by Ashley Farley

Only One Life: A Novel by Ashley Farley

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Outstanding. Fantastic. Another hit by Ashley Farley. The plot is unique. Lots of angst. Some characters are lovable and others are downright disgusting. There is lots of sorrow. At times one wants to jump into the story and slap the s#@t out of the nasty ones and even at times, give a stern talking to the good ones. Thanks to this author on always giving the reader a different take on family life.



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A Family Affair: The Proposal

A Family Affair: The Proposal by Mary Campisi

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Another Mary Campisi novel in her Family Affair series that is excellent. The plot is unique to her brand of storytelling. The characters are real and yet, not predictable. One could imagine coming from both types of families in the story, the rich and the not so rich, but the riches are defined differently. It isn't money that makes the one family rich. The power of love is what does it. While in a series, it truly could be considered a stand-a-lone novel. I recommend anything Mary Campisi writes.



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Moody & the Ghost: Coming About

Moody & The Ghost - COMING ABOUT: Moody Humorous Mystery Series by Kim Hornsby

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Love, love, love this series. Once again, Kim Hornsby has captured the spirit (pun intended) of romance between a mortal and a ghost. Cannot wait until the next in the series comes out. This book is filled with plot twists that are unusual, mystery, laughter, romance, and strange, but real characters. Being the third in the series, it does not disappoint. I highly recommend this book and anything written by Kim Hornsby.



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Going Home (ARC)

Going Home by Judith Keim

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Home - it means something different to many people. Judith Keim has captured the sense of home in this novel. Well written plot with mystery, romance, tragedy, friendship, and family. Once one picks the book up, one will not want to put it down. I didn't want it to end and can't wait until the second in the series comes out. I am positive that anyone that begins this novel, will want to read all of Ms. Keim's stories. Excellent read and I highly recommend it.



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Wildflower Heart by Grace Greene

Wildflower Heart by Grace Greene

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I've decided I am never going to read an ARC of any author I love. I want more. This book is outstanding. I can smell and feel the wildflower fields from the description. Grace Greene you outdid yourself. Amazing. Lovely plot. Heartbreaking. Your fans will adore this book and you should gain some fans just for the excellent reviews I am sure you are going to get.



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Wired Courage by Toby Neal

Wired Courage by Toby Neal

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Toby Neal is not your ordinary author. She is not afraid to make the reader upset. At one point in this book, I hated her. What she did to the story was necessary and true to form, but still upsetting. This plot is unique as all of her other stories. One will enjoy all the Wired series. I am guilty of reading them all, but not writing as many reviews as I should. Take the time to read this and the Lei Crime Series. You won't regret it and I hope you love them as much as I do.



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The Secret Ingredient by Nancy Naigle

The Secret Ingredient by Nancy Naigle

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Really loved this book. It should be made into a Hallmark movie and come out at Valentine's Day. The characters are precious and delightful. One of the best ideas in this story or for any other is the addition of G.R.A.Y. He is quite precocious. You will have to read the novel to find out who and why he is. The plot is different and exciting. One can't wait to find out what happens next. Will Alex and Kelly repair the damage that one of them has done to the other? Will the secret ingredient mess up their contest? What is the contest about and who will win? Amazing story. One shouldn't miss it.



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Moody and the Ghost: Batten Down

Moody & The Ghost: BATTEN DOWN: A Ghostly Mystery by Kim Hornsby

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Don't miss this series. I had to give it a four star, because I don't like cliff hangers. Actually isn't one; it concludes, but I NEED to know what happens next. It is just like the first in the series. The plot is very creative. Characters are real. As I have said before, a ghost in a story usually scares me, but in this series, the ghosts are unusual and while mean at times, they are just short of hilarious. In fact parts of the book are quite funny, especially how Moody interacts with her mother. It was a quick and very interesting read. One will enjoy this lighthearted book.



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Moody and the Ghost: Dead Ahead

Moody & The Ghost - DEAD AHEAD: Moody Humorous Mystery Series by Kim Hornsby

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Kim Hornsby has created a unique paranormal story. The plot is very creative. Characters are real. Having a ghost in a story usually scares me, but in this one, the ghosts are unusual and while mean at times, they are just short of hilarious. In fact parts of the book are quite funny, especially how Moody interacts with her mother. It was a quick and very interesting read. The only disappointing fact was that the book is too short, which is the case in most of Ms. Hornsby's novels, but being a series redeems that. One will enjoy this light hearted book. On to read the next one in the series.



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Home For Wounded Hearts

Home for Wounded Hearts by Ashley Farley

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Ashley Farley has created PERFECTION in a spin-off of her series, The Sweeney Sisters. It can be read as part of the series or as a stand-a-lone. There is romance in the continuing marriage of Mike and Faith, compassion, mystery, and love between friends. It has an excellent plot with well-developed characters. The characters' personalities are real, not the figment of an author's imagination. The only thing wrong with it is one does not want to think I can start this before I sleep, because at 4 a..m when you finish the book, you'll realize the time. While you are reading, you are engaged in the story and won't even think about putting it down. I highly recommend this story, plus all the others Ms. Farley has written.



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The First Noel at the Villa des Violettes

The First Noël at the Villa des Violettes by Patricia Sands

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Wow! Patricia Sands has developed her characters, Kat, Phillipe, and Simone to the next level. They are delightful and so alive. This is not just a Christmas novella. It has a fantastic plot filled with intrigue, romance, well-developed, friendships, kindness and a general good read. Even the pups are enjoyable. The setting is described to the point that the reader feels like they are travelling in France in reality. When shopping in the markets, one can feel the excitement and hear the noise. I suggest that everyone read this and become a die-hard fan of Ms. Sands.



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