Monday, March 31, 2014
The Inspiration Behind A Beauty So Rare
Here's another fun behind the scenes look at the book I'm currently reading, A Beauty So Rare by Tamera Alexander. I'm enjoying the story so far, and I'm about 1/3 of the way through!
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Review: A Marriage in Middlebury by Anita Higman
My rating: 3 stars (I liked it)
Synopsis from goodreads.com
What happens when the matchmaker finds a match for herself? Charlotte Rose Hill has been serving up country delicacies, uniquely blended teas, and matchmaking advice for her quirky but beloved customers for more than 10 years. But for her, marriage seems like an elusive butterfly, always out of reach. At 18, Charlotte fell in love with a young man, Sam Wilder, but his family convinced her to walk away from their relationship. Now, more than a decade later, Charlotte finds that she still has feelings for her first love. Initially thrilled to learn that Sam has come home to Middlebury, Texas, Charlotte is devastated to learn that he’s brought someone with him: his fiancée. But all is not lost when the townsfolk decide to get involved. Will Charlotte and Sam find their way back to each other?
My Review
I would describe this book as pleasant. There is an ensemble of quirky townspeople, and the author occasionally switches to their points-of view to further the storytelling. At first I thought this would be a love triangle story, but once the character of Justin is introduced and makes a connection with Audrey, the fiancée, you can see who everyone is supposed to end up with. Then it was just a matter of waiting for everyone to decide to communicate. I became somewhat impatient for the characters to get on with it, and there are several sub-plots that slow things down, but eventually it all ties together and everyone gets their happy ending.
(ARC provided via Netgalley for unbiased review)
Friday, March 28, 2014
Weekend Wrap-Up
This week I read...
Severed Trust by Margaret Daley: 4 stars!
A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund: 5 stars!
The New England Romance Collection by Susan Page Davis, Darlene Franklin, Pamela Griffin, Lisa Harris, Lynette Sowell: 4 stars!
This weekend I'm reading...
What are you reading???
(Weekend Wrap-Up inspired by Melanie of Christian Bookshelf Reviews)
$1.99 e-book sale on two of my favorites!
I adore these books by Karen Witemeyer! They are the first two books in the Archer brothers series (the third is a novella in A Match Made in Texas). Both are 5 star reads for me, especially Short-Straw Bride! The $1.99 sale is only for a couple days so get them at this steal of a price quickly!
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