With clever dialogue, crisp pacing, and gorgeous scene details, the author spins a fun can’t-put-down love story with plot twists that left me wantingWith clever dialogue, crisp pacing, and gorgeous scene details, the author spins a fun can’t-put-down love story with plot twists that left me wanting more! Highly recommend!!!...more
Hollywood Ending was the perfect by-the-pool read! Sebastian and Nina were such quirky, fun characters. The cool plot allowed a peek into the behind-tHollywood Ending was the perfect by-the-pool read! Sebastian and Nina were such quirky, fun characters. The cool plot allowed a peek into the behind-the-scenes action of being on set. I love a “friends become more than friends” story, and this one is a new favorite. Highly recommend!...more
Wow. This book is gorgeously written, and the truth within its pages is so comforting. Whenever I have an iffy day, I know I can open it to any page aWow. This book is gorgeously written, and the truth within its pages is so comforting. Whenever I have an iffy day, I know I can open it to any page and find hope and love and all things good. Mine is now dog-eared with hearts next to my favorite passages and verses. I'm going to buy hard copies for the special people in my life, because Maggie's words are a balm to the soul....more
Good vs. evil, romance, and the battle for one soul. With passion and humor, Soul Crossed tells the harrowing tale of an angel and demon who battle foGood vs. evil, romance, and the battle for one soul. With passion and humor, Soul Crossed tells the harrowing tale of an angel and demon who battle for Camden--a troubled boy who may or may not be beyond redemption. Lisa Gail Green does an excellent job of making readers root for each character, while also keeping us guessing as to how this story could possibly have a happy ending. Fast-paced and thrilling....more
Love Unexpected is a beautifully written inspirational romance. Patrick and Emma begin their married life under unusual circumstances, and their love Love Unexpected is a beautifully written inspirational romance. Patrick and Emma begin their married life under unusual circumstances, and their love grows slowly with plenty of conflict and tension. Hedlund does a wonderful job of creating characters we can root for, and weaves a wonderful tale about redemption and forgiveness....more
This craft book served two purposes for me: 1) read a classic, and 2) study writing techniques. I hadn't read Jane Eyre yet, but this book allowed me This craft book served two purposes for me: 1) read a classic, and 2) study writing techniques. I hadn't read Jane Eyre yet, but this book allowed me to read the book while also understanding why the writer made certain choices. ...more
High & Dry is a cool, dark book about poor choices and consequences. Charlie Dixon is a character with a wickedly funny sense of humor. He's a smart gHigh & Dry is a cool, dark book about poor choices and consequences. Charlie Dixon is a character with a wickedly funny sense of humor. He's a smart guy who makes some poor choices, but his intentions are good. While reading this fun mystery, I kept wondering who stole the flash drive and why. The author does an excellent job of creating a cast of characters packed with suspects. A great read....more
Amazing. Brilliant. I adored this book and can't wait to read the next in the series.Amazing. Brilliant. I adored this book and can't wait to read the next in the series....more
Loved, loved, LOVED this book! Ok, the cover is amazing. I have to start with that, because I DO judge books by their covers. As for the story, it wasLoved, loved, LOVED this book! Ok, the cover is amazing. I have to start with that, because I DO judge books by their covers. As for the story, it was a beautifully written, perfectly paced story about family, and love, and loss, and myths, and OMG did I mention love? My absolute favorite character was Eight. I wanted to jump in that convertible with him and kick Barrie out. And the setting? Sheesh. It was a character of its own....more
I religiously follow Janice Hardy's blog, and appreciate her writing wisdom. "Planning Your Novel" compiles great advice, plus adds brainstorming quesI religiously follow Janice Hardy's blog, and appreciate her writing wisdom. "Planning Your Novel" compiles great advice, plus adds brainstorming questions and writing exercises at the end of each chapter. A must-read for writers who want to dig deeper and push their craft to the next level....more
Jamie Ford tugged at my heartstrings once again with Songs of Willow Frost. This moving story chronicles a heartbreaking mother/son story. If you likeJamie Ford tugged at my heartstrings once again with Songs of Willow Frost. This moving story chronicles a heartbreaking mother/son story. If you liked Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, you'll love Songs of Willow Frost....more
I loooove Kristin Hannah's books! My absolute favorite is still Firefly Lane, BUT…Winter Garden was another solid book by a talented writer. Thi*Sigh*
I loooove Kristin Hannah's books! My absolute favorite is still Firefly Lane, BUT…Winter Garden was another solid book by a talented writer. This book packed two stories in one. The current story of two sisters who can't understand their cold mother, and the fairy tale that the mother tells her daughters when they were little. This book had a very "Sophie's Choice" feel to it. Beautifully written....more
Blew through WOOL. Blew through DUST. Next up? SHIFT. I'm rebellious and reading them out of order. I love this series!Blew through WOOL. Blew through DUST. Next up? SHIFT. I'm rebellious and reading them out of order. I love this series!...more
Hedlund does it again. She tells a complicated story about war, sibling rivalry, and love. Angelique and Pierre's situation seemed hopeless, and I quiHedlund does it again. She tells a complicated story about war, sibling rivalry, and love. Angelique and Pierre's situation seemed hopeless, and I quickly turned the pages to see how it would all end. Fans of inspirational romance will not be disappointed....more
Just like the Emotion Thesaurus, the Negative Trait Thesaurus is a must read for writers. One of the areas I loved most was choosing a negative characJust like the Emotion Thesaurus, the Negative Trait Thesaurus is a must read for writers. One of the areas I loved most was choosing a negative character trait, then matching it with a trait in another character that would offer natural conflict. Reading through these traits has helped me dig deeper and create flawed--but real--characters....more
Seriously could not put this book down! I needed to put it down…my eyes were so tired…but I couldn't. Hedlund did a great job of weaving romance with Seriously could not put this book down! I needed to put it down…my eyes were so tired…but I couldn't. Hedlund did a great job of weaving romance with danger in this tightly plotted story. It's one of those books that made me sad when it ended. I didn't want my journey with Susanna and Benjamin to end. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who loves historical fiction....more
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