Book Review - Red Lily by Nora Roberts

The dramatic ending to the In the Garden trilogy does not fail readers of the this series. Nora Roberts adds realistic tragedy, excitement, and humor to this suspenseful love affair. The details are extremely well written especially those surrounding the nursery. Who would think that flower hybridization could be so interesting, romantic, and sexy? Red Lily has everything in one novel - romance, steamy interludes, suspense, and hauntings. Whether you are an avid reader of Nora Roberts' books or just looking for a romantic thriller, this page-turner will not disappoint .

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Red Lily by Nora Roberts

Book Review - Mississippi Kiss by Barbara McIntosh

Mississippi Kiss begins with an explosion. From the moment Brianna finds Ryan on the beach, you will be drawn into their magical world. Both of these strong characters carry secrets that are revealed with an eruption of emotions. Barbara McIntosh has brilliantly taken a romantic love affair and added depth with her unique storyline but the disappointment starts to reveal its ugly head during the last portion of the book.


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Mississippi Kiss by Barbara McIntosh

Book Review - Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade

Most romances are written with the most perfect characters and yet, Ms. McKade took the chance of giving our heroine a flaw which was brought up many times. Our handsome hero of the story wasn't much attracted to her due to her features in the beginning of the story but the author brought the two together despite their differences. What begins as your typical historical romance leads into more of the history of this time period including what men found "attractive" in a woman. "Mail-Order Bride" has everything-unique characters, action, suspense, and true romance.

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Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade

Book Review - Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Thirteen Reasons Why is an emotional story to follow along with. Your heart will break as Clay listens to Hannah and tries to understand why she took her own life. Although he ultimately learns of the turmoil bottled up in her soul, Clay still has unanswered questions and regrets as he forwards the tapes on to the next person.

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Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Book Review - A Kiss Remembered by Sandra Brown

As Ms. Brown points out from the opening, the story "reflects the trends and attitudes that were popular at that time". Although the author doesn't state when she wrote the book, it was first published during the 1980s. While I agree that the attitudes do reflect on that time era, the story doesn't reflect upon Ms. Brown's writing style.

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A Kiss Remembered by Sandra Brown

Book Review - Renegade by Diana Palmer

Renegade is another beautifully written novel by Diana Palmer. The storyline will have you crying and laughing. You can't help but fall in love with the personalities of Cash and Tippy especially as Tippy "seduces" Cash through most of the book. The story is fast paced and never dull so you are unable to put it down until the bad guys are caught and the ending unfolds on Cash and Tippy and their future.

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Renegade by Diana Palmer

Book Review - "B" is for Burglar by Sue Grafton

The alphabet series of books are centered around Kinsey Millhone, a fictional female character, once cop turned private investigator. Her home is based in the fictional city of Santa Teresa, California and can be compared to a version of Santa Barbara. Ms. Grafton personalizes Millhone throughout each of her exploits and each book gives a little more information on Millhone's past. She was born May 5, 1950 and the stories are set during the 1980s.

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B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton