Short, sweet, and not to be missed!
583626
This is short and sweet and should not be missed. Ellen Byerrum's writing always makes me smile, and this novella, written from the view of a somewhat precocious (but not at all irritating) 12-year-old, is a win on several different levels. First off, I think the author nailed a young girl's thought process, as she takes everything so literally, often with humorous results. There were many smile-out-loud moments for me; on pretty much every page, actually. And the plot is suspenseful and interesting enough to keep me hooked. In addition to the delight of the tale itself, I think it's also poignant that the author nails the moment in time when a little girl is growing up, still with dolls around but turning toward adult things.
The parents are absolutely hilarious, and the grandmother, brother and friends very nice side characters. This story is a true delight, and I'll be reading it again. I wouldn't mind re-visiting these characters (hint). I was charmed. And don't miss the back-story at the end...
3653261
I loved this short story!  It pulls you in and leaves you wanting more.  I am hoping, crossing my fingers and toes, that we get more from these two characters.  Ms Williams is at the top of my must read authors list.
1894073
With this short little vignette, Cedar once again delivers a well rounded gem of a story. Despite the how short the story is, the characters and the world they live in is rich and complete.  For people who are already fans, this is a nice tidbit to keep us calm as we wait for her next book (honestly woman -get back to the keyboard!). For new readers, this will be the gateway drug that gets them hooked.
2431838
This book is short and sweet! Suspense and nursery rhyme all put together and formed a great puzzle.  Short, but not dull. Gingerbread man was surreal. Ever want to time travel? This book puts a little spin on it. Sweet, but not sickening sweet. When it ends, it makes you want the next book to see what the characters do, especially Marlow and Sage.
815272
I enjoyed this short tale. The action started right from the first page, with the sheriff being an interesting, angst ridden character that I instantly liked. I'm not going to give too much away, but a lot happens in this book, in quick-fire time, and that is the only reason it doesn't get 5-stars from me. I wanted a longer book, with more development and I do feel the author missed a great opportunity here to give us readers something we could really get our teeth into. Even so, I recommend this Western outing by Mr Sweet!
2632226
Short, sweet and to the point! Loved every word. Very insightful!
3455055
Sweet and concise with all of the emotion of a full novel in the very last line! Well done and thank you!
2523654
I really enjoyed this book. I noticed that not to many people here seemed to like it, but I wasn't expecting literary genius when I picked this up. This is a very short (only 200 pages) little book about how much one woman's life changed with the passing of a look.

Set in 1917 NYC, Rosemary, a very prominent society girl, decides to help a young woman, Eleanore Smith, by getting her off the street corner and out of the rain, to bring her home for a cup of tea and some dry clothes. While there, Rose's fianc&eacute; Philip comes by, and an unmistakable look of want passes between he and Eleanore. Rose quickly gets the girl out of the house and thinks nothing more of the incident.

But Philip hasn't forgotten about the beautiful young woman, and what takes place in the following pages forever changes the lives of everyone one involved. I finished this book in a day, just picking it up in between chores and other things. It was very hard to put back down. The chapters are very small, only a few pages, and you'll become engrossed in this book from the first one. I highly recommend this book as a great afternoon read. You won't be disappointed.
4465944
This is a short novella and its coming on the heels of Ms. Ranneys third book in her Clan Sinclair series. Time wise it takes place ten years after the first book in the series which is Macrath and Virginias story and if you're not familiar with that book or for that matter with any in this series, have no worries as this short story stands on its own very well. However, if you need a quick intro into the whole series, all you have to do click on my post from yesterday and youll be all caught up.

Now, off to the good part. Telling you how much I loved and appreciated this story from the prospective of a reader that was intrigued by the character of Ceana. We never really meet her character or get to know her much in the three previous books and thats why I was so happy to find out that finally we get to know her.

She is such a great character and honestly, I wish she had a full book too. Her story was strong and compelling as much as romantic, sweet and tender as well as sensual.

Bruce, the hero of this piece was such a contradiction because when we and the heroine first meet him, hes buck naked and smiling. Deep down, and bit later on in the book, we find out more about his heartbreaking past and I had tears in my eyes as hes talking about it.

The way these two meet and form misconceptions about each other is so well written it brought a huge grin to my face every time they conversed! I adored their romance and highly recommend you pick this one up regardless of reading the earlier books in this series. And to see Virginia and Macrath in their loving home and with their kids all grown up was such an awesome treat. Im hoping one day Ms. Ranney writes Carltons story because he was such a Devil like his father!

For a quick, intriguing, fun and utterly sweet and sensual read, look no further and pick this one up, like NOW!

Melanie for b2b

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher
96221
This will be short, sweet, and to the point. Other reviewers here have summarized the book nicely, so I won't beat that drum. From my perspective, here's what you need to know:

Pros:
- The subject (depression & giving up on life) is dealt with very honestly. All the characters turn out to be similar to real people with real flaws, which was a relief  for me because I'm personally sick and tired of flat caricatures.

- When the "gung-ho Christian" character is introduced, you have no need to worry that this book is going to turn into a preach fest. There are some arguments and a tiny bit of philosophy, but the outcome is not what you expect (see point number 1 above) My red flags went up right away, but let me assure you, I was pleasantly surprised.

- I - could - not - put - this - book - down! I don't mean that it is gripping like a thriller, but I came to be vitally interested in what happens to the characters. And every time I thought I had the plot nailed down (oh, X is going to happen), something new came in and derailed my guesses. Have fun!

Cons:
- the short, sharp style of writing was a little disconcerting at first, but once I "got it" that this is the way the protagonist talks (written in 1st person present POV), I got over it. It did take a chapter or two, however, before style faded into the background for me.

If, like many of us, you've had struggles with depression or you've even thought about the big "S", you will like this book. If not, you'll still like this book simply because the characters are so refreshingly real. Oh, and there are donuts. Lots of donuts. ;-)
4209601
I loved this sweet, little novella. I'm always impressed when writers can pack the intensity of a full-length novel into a condensed novella, and this is a great example of that!

My heart went out to the main character, Emma. I found her motivation to be believable. The emotions she wrestled with were authentic and real, too. Her romance with Jake was exquisitely sweet, too.

This book was a perfect blend of sweet, funny, and thought-provoking. I truly enjoyed it and its message.

(I received a copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, which I have given.)
4594626
Short, sweet, to the point, and the ending....oh please where's the next book!

I honestly sat and read this book in a one day span!

Paranormal books are a hard write, and even harder for me as a reader to read.

I actually quite thoroughly enjoyed this book! It had good lines, some clearing of answers about paranormal books....I may never read another Sookie Stackhouse book again....this one was much better! The characters actually had depth in this book, and even the characters that did not have a big part in the book had depth. The author truly did an amazing job with such little words, to show such great emotion.

The story plot flowed wonderfully, and had it's surprises. This is a book you dive into, and keep reading because of it's alluring plot!

Details: Short, sweet, and to the point!

Sophia has just landed in a new town, with a mission. Dante, Tavian, and Sarah are part of what she needs to protect. The question is what is she needing to protect these individuals from, and what is the price (all to be answered at the right moments). Sophia falls for Dante....or does Dante fall for her?!?! All these questions are answered as the plot of this wonderful book unfolds!

Quite frankly this book is a wonderful read, and I honestly cannot wait to read the rest of this series.
704665
This sweet little book has brought me to my knees. I sat down to start reading it, and wound up reading it straight through in one sitting. Author Denise Voccola's voice shines. She is engaging, humorous, wise, candid, vulnerable, and uplifting. Her stories about her "ordinary" family and their "ordinary" life will leave you inspired and challenged to appreciate the tender moments God gives you with your own family, and to seek opportunities to create lasting memoriesnot by striving to do more, or be more, but to rest in God's all-sufficiency and His divine appointments. Buy this bookyou won't be disappointed.
1255488
For anyone who cannot get enough of this great couple, this short story is for you!  It is short and you'll probably be asking yourself "Is that it?" at the end, but it's definitely worth the read.
2308456
In Epistolary form this short novella was a delight. It amazed me that I never heard of it before and that I missed one of Miss Austen's books. So well written, easy and delightful, it had all the elements of a good solid women's story. Deceit, love, affection, concern and a happy ending are the salt of Austin's writings. I loved this little book. It took a very short time to read and I wished it lasted longer. Wonderful!
3364373
What a cute story!  It's only 111 pages, but it is so sweet!  So if you need a fast read, grab a copy and read and enjoy this one.
I've not read this author before, but I look forward to delving into her past and future books.  This novella, was how I would write a story.  It felt like the main character, Kelsey Parker, was talking to me...sharing her thoughts as well as her speech.
Characters were very well developed and through the story we see Kelsey get a glimmer of what life could be if things were a tad different.  The chance meeting of a former classmate  in a Christmas tree lot opens a whole new realm of possibilities to Kelsey and she is faced with making more than one life altering decision.  Quite an enjoyable read.
4096019
A great short story and an introduction to two children I'm sure will be featured a lot more in the other books!