Book Review - A Marriage of Convenience by Doreen Owens Malek

Although I went into reading this book with the notion it was just another typical romance, I ended up being pleasantly surprised. I quickly fell in love with the characters and the storyline and couldn't wait to get to the happy ending. The author did a phenomenal job at putting together a beautiful story that had its heart wrenching moments and throwing in some humor as well. The details were so well written that you could vividly see this couple during their escapades without over-boring you with too many particulars. I do prefer historical romances but I don't regret picking up this book and finishing it to the end.

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Book Review - The Bengal Rubies by Lisa Bingham

Author Lisa Bingham is known to pen some amazing romances which include Temptation's Kiss and Distant Thunder. Again, she draws the reader in with an exciting beginning and keeps the pace going throughout the book. Although the book has little to do with the Bengal Rubies (the book's title), this is still an electrifying tale with interesting characters and an even more beautiful outcome.

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Book Review - Bleachers by John Grisham

Bleachers allows Grisham fans to view another side of this author's writings. This book takes a nostalgic look at a small town with colorful characters that all reflect on how times change. Although readers never "meet" Eddie Rake, his story is told through his former players and you will feel the love-hate attitude that these young men have for their former coach. The entire story surrounds the "deathwatch" of Eddie Rake while those who were affected by Rake, reflect upon their lives-something many do when someone of substantial meaning passes from our lives. The book was thought-provoking and told in a way that keeps the reader pressed to the pages, something only an excellent storyteller like Grisham can achieve.

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Book Review - Heart of Ice by Diana Palmer

Heart of Ice has all the similarities of other Diana Palmer novels. In fact, if you have read Betrayed by Love, then you have basically read the same storyline except the rogue doesn't take the innocence of the heroine. The cowboy in this novel is crude and demeaning and the woman basically cowers down because of her love for the scoundrel trying to seduce her. However, just like in most of Palmer's books, you become attached to the characters.

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Book Review - Betrayed by Love by Diana Palmer

Betrayed by Love is a typical Diana Palmer romance. The virgin heroine, the manly character who happens to be roguish, and an interesting storyline with a few obstacles thrown into play. Throughout most of the story, Jacob treats Kate as nothing more than a "loose woman" and Kate is the scared puppy who will allow this man to treat her as he wishes. Jacob finally comes to realize that his feelings for Kate are more than a lustful attraction and the relationship begins to build.

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Book Review - Falcon Moon by Cassie Edwards

There is one thing I've come to learn about novels written by Cassie Edwards - you either love them or you hate them. Falcon Moon ranks on my "don't even bother with" list. The writing is amateurish and there are many conflicting events and repeated dialogue that had me having to choke through this book.

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Book Review - The Gift by Danielle Steel

The Gift is filled with unexpected events that change a family's future and that of a young girl. The book is quite short but Ms. Steel fills each page with endearing words that keep you attached to each word. Once the ground work was laid out on the Whittaker family, I quickly became attached to this broken family devastated by tragedy. This tale is emotional and saddening and since the book didn't end with that "happily ever after" stage, I felt it was more realistic and reasonable to believe. While I found the book began quite slowly and almost put it away, I was unable to even sit the book down once the first chapter was complete. The Gift is simple yet has depth that touches your soul.

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