Review:I found myself having a harder time liking these characters. Everyone from the sisters to the mother seemed to have very odd relationships. Call me old fashion or whatever but I had a total ick moment when Nina went right from one guy to the other. Don't want to give too much away. This is the last of the Blackberry Island books but a spin-off is coming that involves where the married sister lives. Can't wait for the next book. Read more

Review:I read How the García Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez published by Plume in 1991. This book is about four sisters, Carla, Sandra, Yolanda, and Sofia, who lived a happy and luxurious childhood in the Dominican Republic. Their father, Carlos, was part of a rebellion against the dictator of the Dominican Republic during the 1950's so they had do leave the country. They went to New York where they had trouble adjusting to the new culture and a new way of life. The mother, Lola, had a hard ... Read more

Review:This story is sweet and I enjoyed the story line. I would have given the story high marks, but it was very repetitive in many places. I found the grammar (misuse of verb tenses, prepositions, and sentence syntax) so abhorrent that I almost stopped reading the book several times. If you don't mind hitting a reading fluency stumbling block every second or third sentence, then you will enjoy this book. Personally, I'm upset I was expected to pay money to read an unedited piece. You should have p... Read more

Review:Sweet, beautiful, uplifting. Not usually my favorite words when it comes to romance, but that's part of why I loved it so much. A little too close to the women's fiction side for it to be a perfect 5 for my own tastes, but that's really the only mark against it. Lovely in every way. Read more

Review:An emotional romance piece: no suspense or mystery unless you consider guessing when Emma and Cooper will finally have meaningful sex as suspense. Emma has to learn to love herself and Cooper has to learn to deal with Emma and family issues. Read more

Review:This is the second book in the Pine River series by Julia London, in this one she brings back the characters from the first one plus some more that you will love or hate. I know I personally disliked Ryan. This story is all about Libby and Sam. Libby had a rough summer and is still reeling from her life being ripped apart. Sam on the other hand has dug his way up from the bottom of the barrel or in this case the bottle. Its a great book that will have you hoping that there is a third one. I am h... Read more

Review:Note: I received ARC of this book from the publisher, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Margaret’s biggest fear came to life on happiest day of her life.

This is one of the most charming and lovable book I ever read. Just as blurb said it touch my heart and made me feel all kind of emotions at every page. How to Walk away is a women fiction revolved around Margaret, her life and family. It was about the courage, hope, and love. About how to move on in life after losing... Read more

Review:Perfect conclusion to Summers' Crown Jewel Romantic Comedy Series...although I would wish for more stories of this delightful Royal Family! Tessa and Arthur's tales of the 9 months of pregnancy were so realistic and down to earth I felt as if Summers had taken copious notes from my own days of child bearing. Perfect ending to a delightful trilogy....but would love to see it become a series. Read more

Review:I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley. I loved the storyline. The descriptive detailing left you with a clear picture of the book. My heart ached for Maggie who felt responsible for her daughters death. I do feel that the climax of the story could have been faster. Read more

Review:A sweet, light read. No serious violence and no serious sex. This author is not one for whose new output I would be waiting expectantly. But the book sold (to me), and I finished it. I feel totally free to recommend it for my teen-aged nieces. Read more