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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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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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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A Year of Extraordinary Moments

A Year of Extraordinary Moments by Bette Lee Crosby

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is the sequel to The Summer of New Beginnings. It is just as great as the first in the series. The plot is well written and although it is done in several voices, one does not get lost. A feel good story in the end. The characters are believable and one falls in love with them. There is mystery and surprises. I highly recommend it.



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The Season of Silver Linings by Christine Nolfi

The Season of Silver Linings by Christine Nolfi

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Christine Nolfi is a master storyteller. Great story-line. This third book in the Sweet Lake series is well-written, enjoyable, hard to put down, a romance, mysteries, and of course the Sirens. One has to love the Sirens. I want to be one. I suggest one begins reading this in the morning as you cannot put it down. The reader has suspicions on what is going to happen, but there is also surprises along the way. This might be the best in the series, but hopefully there will be more down the line. I suggest one read all of Ms Nolfi's books. They are excellent reads.



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Breaking The Story by Ashley Farley

Breaking the Story by Ashley Farley

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This follows the book Merry Mary from Ashley Farley. It is a well written sequel and delves into more of Scottie's life and misadventures. There is romance and mystery intertwined with danger and a political election year with a chance to upset the Democratic candidate. It really is two weeks in the life of a photojournalist full of twists and turns. Good guys and bad guys abound. All in all, it is another interestingly different plot written by a great storyteller.



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A Summer of New Beginnings by Bette Lee Crosby

The Summer of New Beginnings: A Magnolia Grove Novel by Bette Lee Crosby




The Summer of New Beginnings is Bette Lee Crosby's best work so far. The story is real, highly believable, and grabs you from the moment you begin reading and doesn't let go of the hold the words have on you long after you are finished reading. it. The plot is unique. It has sadness, joy, romance, and surprises all through the book. One needs tissues and don't start it like I did with plans to read a few pages, because you can't put it down. You will want to read it straight thru. This is a five star read in my estimation. I know that it will be in yours.



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Happy St. Patrick's Day

To all my friends and family!

Happy Thanksgiving - some thoughts

May all of the world be blessed this year with peace.

Hopefully all the violence in the world will subside.  Was watching a CNN special on the sixties and realized that back in that decade, politicians were shot.  Now, children are shooting children in schools.  Movie theaters aren't safe.  Gunshots ring out in college libraries. How sad that the world has changed so much. Has the violence always been there and the Internet brings it into our homes more now?  I don't have a clue.  Do you? Let me know what you think about the state of affairs when it comes to violence and how it has changed.