Literary journey of an office career escapee
What a lovely, feel-good book! I thoroughly enjoyed Meg and Riley’s story from start to finish. “Meg” by Jan Romes is the first book in the Coffee and Dessert in Key West series. It follows the turbulent time in Meg’s life. Problems seem to attack her from every possible side. Her love life – or... Continue Reading →
Every artist draws something special from their work. This something is unsurpassed by anything else in the artist’s life, be it a day job, relationships, joy from food or any other basic pleasure that, for non-artists, is the highest point in their lives. For a killer, the most fulfilling thing is murder. Obliterating another person’s... Continue Reading →
Dreams are beautiful. They add taste to our lives. But is it worth it to pursue them at all costs?Meg and Josh have different answers to this question. Life has taught them a few harsh lessons, but they both have their own reasons not to give up. It might seem they are similar, but it’s... Continue Reading →
Just like the unfamiliar world of titles pulled me into Abby Fischer’s life in the first book of the Arcadia Chronicles, the controversy of the work of the public defender’s mental health unit captured my attention in the sequel. In book one, “Fee Simple Conditional”, Abby navigates through the maze of land records in “Dependable Title”... Continue Reading →
Jonathan’s life has certainly not been a safe harbour with calm waters. Not since he was thirteen. I really liked the first book “Just Jonathan”. Having lost my father at about the same age as Jonathan lost his mother, I could relate to his struggles on so many levels. I had no idea what to... Continue Reading →
I thoroughly enjoyed returning to Sixpenny Bissett, the quaint little town in Dorset, my favourite county in all of England, and diving back into the life of Jenni Sullivan. Jenni is fifty, and she has just started a new life after her old one ended with the death of her husband Reggie. She is doing... Continue Reading →
Ines leads a wonderful life. She lives in London, one of the most vibrant capitals of the world. She owns a beautiful flat in a prestigious area. She has a successful career. She has great friends and her boyfriend looks like a swimwear model. Everything seems perfect, except that it’s not… It was exciting –... Continue Reading →
This book was a perfect comfort read I needed to take my mind off too many things I have to deal with at the moment. I enjoyed the sweet love story and the small-town setting. I am not a fan of books or movies with writers as main characters, but this time, it didn’t bother... Continue Reading →
“The 31 Days of May” by Helen Aitchison is about grief and hope, the two sides of an intricate coin we call life. It is going to be challenging to share my impressions about this book without giving away any spoilers, but I will try. May is twenty-four. She isn’t the most sociable person, and she struggles... Continue Reading →
Have you found the books to read in May? Here are some suggestions from me. Three different books tackling different themes. I have read more than one book by Julette Caron and Susan Cochran, and I plan to read more of Sheila Fowler's as well. “Niagara Falling” by Sheila Fowler is a perfect combination of... Continue Reading →
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