Book Review: When the Earl Desired Me by Lydia Lloyd

  

 

When the Earl Desired Me by Lydia Lloyd

Like this story for many reasons.  You can never imagine that Augustus and Olivia would be a couple ever again. He had sent her a note along with 10 guineas and she had left the household for another job in another country.

He is amazed when he sees her at the gathering. He listens to his sister so he knows which method he can use as not to put her in harms way, just so he can talk to her.   They become friendly again till she finds out the truth. There is so much more to the story and others lifes that is entertaining.

Love the orphanage and the work they all do for others. Can't wait to read more from this author as things are so descriptive and realistic for the times.

Adult situations, many of them.

Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion. 

May 16 Book Review: Tangle of Lies by C.J. Carmichael

   

 

Tangle of Lies by C.J. Carmichael

For me this was a great mystery read. It was hard at first to figure who everyone was but it finally came to light. You are given the facts, now to solve who did what and why. Lots of secrets, deceptions,  missing ring, friendship bracelet, etc.

They all play a big part of the whole story.  Very descriptive and loved the flowers, gardens and the areas highlighted  around the town.

Touching moments with some but others are at each others throats to find a missing high dollar ring that they feel was theirs.

Love how this all comes together amidst a cancer scare. Love the community and neighbors who watch out for one another.

Great read.

Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.,

 

Book Review: The Mistake by Joanne DeMaio

  

  

The Mistake by Joanne DeMaio

In this book there are many who have made mistakes in their lives and some had very close calls to ruining their lives forever.

Love how the community is there for those in need to help them, guide them in the right direction.

Love catching up with all the others in the community as well.

Scenes are so well detailed and descriptive. I can just hear, see, touch and smell what is going on during the meal.

Love hearing more about the green apples-I swear by them also.

Books end too soon for me. Can't wait for the next book as it will involve the west coast. Love finding out what rowboat symbolizes on the cover.

 

May 9 Book Review: The Cowboy's Mail-Order Bride by Megan Crane

  

  

The Cowboy's Mail-Order Bride by Megan Crane

This story starts out with Kendall and she's in town to meet the man she's bound to marry. She answered the mail order bride ad and she thinks with her situation that she can fit the bill of helping out on the ranch and all duties she'd have to learn to do. She comes with a past and doesn’t think her relatives can find her...

Harlan meets her at the saloon and he had decided out of hundreds that he'd give her a meet and see what she was about. He gets a few signals while talking to her... He had learned his father was not much longer for this world and he wants grandkids so he decided to find a wife and have children with her. He is married though, to his ranch. 

She fits in so well, she loves the ranch and mountains and is able to follow him some days to learn what it’s all about. The family and community also envelope her in with kindness and love.

Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.

 

Children books reviewed: May 8

  

 

Facts about the Ring tailed lemur by Lisa Strattin

Colorful children's educational fun book.  This book starts out  with free ebook  offer when you subscribe to authors website. also information about box set of books and list of what they include.

Image credits are given then table of contents where chapters are listed.

Chapters include:  their life cycles, habitat, what they eat, etc. Each chapter also includes a full size photo showing different things about the lemur.  

Never heard or seen these.

Facts about the Mustang by Lisa Strattin

Colorful children's educational fun book.  This book starts out  with free ebook  offer when you subscribe to authors website. also information about box set of books and list of what they include.

Image credits are given then table of contents where chapters are listed.

Chapters include:  their life cycles, habitat, what they eat, etc. Each chapter also includes a full size photo showing different things about the mustang.  

Have heard of and seen these.

Facts about the Siberian tiger by Lisa Strattin

Colorful children's educational fun book.  This book starts out  with free ebook  offer when you subscribe to authors website. also information about box set of books and list of what they include.

Image credits are given then table of contents where chapters are listed.

Chapters include:  their life cycles, habitat, what they eat, etc. Each chapter also includes a full size photo showing different things about the tiger .  

Have heard of and seen on TV.

Facts About Nigeria by Lisa Strattin

Colorful children's educational fun book.  This book starts out  with free ebook  offer when you subscribe to authors website. also information about box set of books and list of what they include.

Image credits are given then table of contents where chapters are listed.

Chapters include intro, pupulation, government, natural wonders, terrain, native animals, exports, leading citizens/inventions, climate, tourist destination. There is so much to learn about this country.  There are even maps and other things that might interest you.

 

 

Facts about Brazil by Lisa Strattin

Colorful children's educational fun book.  This book starts out  with free ebook  offer when you subscribe to authors website. also information about box set of books and list of what they include.

Image credits are given then table of contents where chapters are listed.

Chapters include Introduction, population, government, natural wonders, terrain, etc There is so much to learn about this country.  There are even maps and other things that might interest you.

Have read books that had features of this country in them. Each chapter also has a color photograph about the contents of the chapter subject.

 

Book Review: Beyond the Hurt by Akilah Trinay

  

 

Beyond the Hurt by Akilah Trinay

This story is about relationships in three different families.

The dynamics are different for each family. Like how the eents that take place bring all the families together. Love how they go back in time so you get to see what really happened and how it continues in the same fashion years down the road.

Lots of adult situations, drugs, gang wars and the like associated with the area in question. So much action and mystery .

Lobe how the mothers take care of their children, no matter what is going on with their lives and work.

  

Book Review: Nashvilee Seal Jameson by sharon hamilton

  

Nashville Seal Jameson by sharon hamilton

This story picks up with Jameson and Lizzie and their daughter who has her fingers wrapped around his head. He can't do enough for her. Problem is Lizzie wants to return home and he's training to join the SEALs because he wants a future for the family, they will be insured if anything happens to him. Love the event and how it opens Lizzie's eyes as to what to do while  he's overseas fighting a war with the SEALs. Before that he has the worse thing happen to him as  a musician. Love hearing about the wine business and everything it entails. So fascinating.  Adult situations. 

Can't wait to find more of these books from the author. So detailed.

 

May 7 Book Review: The Echo (Lockwood Gate Thrillers Book 2) by Melinda Di Lorenzo

  

 

The Echo (Lockwood Gate Thrillers Book 2) by Melinda Di Lorenzo 

Story starts out with Rose and aftrr having been released from the hospital she arrives wt her apartment and there is a newspaper article there. It might be the lead for the police to reopen Daisy’s case. Police aren’t happy to see her but the detective finds her later. He seems to think there are similarities.  Cop sends a detail to bring her to the station.  She also meets up with Orin who has more info about other similar cases. She knows someone is out to get her when they set complex on fire. She has help also from her sister Daisy who’s in her head with more hints. She moves around a lot to keep safe. I never guess who it  is, just when i think its one, they are ruled out.  Had me sitting on the edge of my seat.  At times  I had to put the boo k down, so scary for me, but had to pic it up to find out the rest of the story. There are others who also have information about the cases...

Great mystery.

Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.

 

Book Review: Nashville SEAL by Sharon Hamilton

  

 

Nashville SEAL by Sharon Hamilton

This sstory starts out with Jameson and he's a musician, traveling all over but staying close to Nashville. He meets many women and there are many adult scenes. He is also aware of the SEALs that stop by to see him on stage. His music career is not really taking off and he considers a different line of work. He also has dreams of Lizzie , the one who got away from him when he traveled to NC several years ago.

She is in his radar again and she has things to tell him that could change his life. Problem is there are kidnappings and it halts them all...

Reading the next book in the series already, they are SO good.

Great read, couldn't put them down.

 

Book Review: Loving Arnold by Sara Adrien

  
 

Loving Arnold by Sara Adrien

This sums up all the stories in the set after the stories have originally ended. I have not read any of the stories but enjoyed this one. Like the woman his courageous and brave during the time period and she is heavily into the design work of the jewelry. Love hearing how the men in the stories have treated all women.  Love finding out what happens next.

Not able to review this online as it doesn't even have a ISBN # nor is it listed at author's website. Its just a quick read.


Know I would totally love the whole series.

May 2 Book Review: The Eight Second Wedding by Anne McAllister

  

 The eight second wedding by Anne Mcallister

This story starts with Madeleine and she's heavy into her dissertation.  Her mother and her best friend, Antonio who has 4 boys are scheming to get a marriage between Maddeline and  one of the boys. Over the years the boys have gone off and gotten married without een notifying their mother. There is only Chan left and both of the parents are trying to get them to even meet each other. Madeleine works out of NY and Chan is on the rodeo circuit but does agree to get the whole thing over with and meets Madeleine in NY where he's shocked when she answers the door.  Once he's left Madeline gets it into her head that they must combine forces to prove their mothers wrong and they are NOT compatible at all. Love the trekking around the US to the rodeo shows while she writes and he rides. Love how he also teachers her things about the rodeo and just everyday things, like how to drive. Things are going so well til they are not.

They are right all along there is no way they would ever marry one another...   Funny story at times and sincere.

Great read

Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.