First time that I’ve read a book from this author. I enjoyed the book, but the ending was disappointing, very flat. It’s a story about a woman that was in a coma after an incident. She moves to a small town and stayed isolated." - O. Scheine
2/4 stars.
"This book was endearing. I enjoyed the lyric portion of the writing and how it makes the relationship between the two main characters have depth." - A. Green
4/4 stars.
"This story follows the relationship between three sisters. Cami, the older sister of twins, Violet, and Lily. Lily had died in a drowning accident saving two little girls. Their mother is dealing with a business that was Lillie's dream. Violet and Cami have come back to help out with business. We will be going through their struggle with love interest. A nice read." - C. Daley
4/4 stars.
"I always loved watching the old TV show 'Medium' which was based on this author's amazing abilities. So I just had to read this book that she wrote. I could not put it down, I found it fascinating. Listen to your intuition ,it's your spirit guides helping you to make the right decisions in life. I have always tried to do this in my life & it has really helped me!" - N. Bellissimo
4/4 stars.
"It’s a story about a very wealthy family that lived in San Francisco in the 1920s. A pleasant read. It covers over four generations of family and their link to a beautiful French couture dress." - O. Schiene
2/4 stars.
"The beginning of this book is in intriguing. Why would anyone be willing to pay anything or do anything to get a copy of 1930 gas station road map of New York State. This includes a break in and murder at the New York Public Library. Well I was curious and kept reading but I found the ending just okay. BUT I really liked the author’s note in the acknowledgments which made it all worth it for me. So make sure you read it after the book." - N. McGill
3/4 stars.
"This little book is a simple introduction to the concept of vision boards. The author addresses how vision boards work through our intention, visualization, and belief systems and he provides tips for creating affirmations and meditations. He gives examples of how the concepts and methods can be applied to create better health & wealth and to improve relationships and careers." - D. Zelamsky
4/4 stars.
"Alternating chapters bring you the story of 2 women trying to make it on their own in NYC: Darby, in the early 1950’s; and Rose, in 2016. There was an element of suspense in this “chick-lit plus” historical novel. I found it to be an easy, light read; good for a plane ride or on a beach. I’d recommend this as a mother/daughter read & share book. It would lend itself to discussions regarding career goals, how to successfully achieve independence, and the ever-changing expectations of how young women should behave." - D. Zelamsky
3/4 stars.
"Estranged sisters Kate, Bindi, and Reeda inherit their grandmother’s inn on Cabarita Beach, Australia. The sisters begin to resolve their issues as they work and live together at the Inn. When Reeda discovers the journals of their grandmother Edie, she learns about Edie’s lover, Charlie Jackson, who was lost in WW 11. Reeda travels to Italy to learn more about Charlie. Discovering the mystery about their grandmother's past will change everything they thought they knew about their family, but that only begins to be disclosed in Book 1.
"Send For Me by Lauren Fox was just ok in my humble opinion. It takes place in Germany on the eve of WWII. The story follows the life of a small Jewish family who are very close knit. At times, I found it a bit difficult to follow the story line because there were many flashbacks. Inherently, its theme is the endearing love and strong bond between family members, specifically mothers and their daughters. I found the way it was written a bit disjointed and slightly confusing. I kept waiting for it to pick up and really draw me in. Unfortunately it didn’t." - E. Castellano
"It is a book about family dynamics, how they develop and how they change over the years and how family stays connected through changes. I could not figure out why she called the book French Braid, but she reveals that near the end of the book. There were some very touching parts to the book. I enjoyed it." - L. Caran
3/4 stars.
"This was a page turner and finished in a day. The characters were complex and the storyline was rich. Another solid book by Hoover." - A. Green
4/4 stars.
"In 1974, Ellison Russell’s life centered on her daughter, Grace, and her art. Henry, her cheating husband and his many country club women are no longer important to her. That is until one of those women, Madeline Harper, is found dead in the country club pool. Henry’s secret life of cruelty, kinky sex, and blackmail resulted in his murder. Ellison is a prime suspect, and she must clear her name by finding the killer before he kills her. As if this isn’t enough, Ellison must deal with country club gossips and her domineering mother. Engaging read with many red herrings." - E. Pasquali
"This picks up after Twisted Twenty-Six. Grandma Mazur is being tracked by her deceased husband’s (Jimmie Rosolli) gangster partners, who believe Jimmie left Grandma keys to a treasure. Grandma’s granddaughter, Stephanie Plum, is hell-bent on finding the keys and protecting Grandma. But Stephanie discovers others are also hunting for the keys. Chief among them is Gabriella Rose, a soldier of fortune and firearms expert. (Evanovich spins Gabriella off into a new series.) Although this book can be read as a stand-alone, it is best read after Twisted-Twenty-Six.
"It is a story of a young ma deeply addicted to crack. The book shares his experience in a six-week rehab center. It was a powerful story. I didn’t want to put it down until I finished the book." - O. Scheine
4/4 stars.