Another great read from Liz Byrski
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Another great read from Liz Byrski.  I couldn't put it down, just as good as her other books that I have read
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I always look forward to a new book by Liz Isaacson, and this book does not disappoint. The book starts with Holly mistaking Caleb for his identical twin  brother Nathan in the grocery store. Nathan had dumped her before their wedding. Is Caleb really destined to always play second fiddle to his brother? Holly is back in town, reluctantly, to work as a vet tech at Horseshoe Home Ranch, where Caleb worked for several years. Holly plans to earn the points required to get into vet school across the country. Does she really want to get involved with Caleb, who plans to stay at Horseshoe Home permanentl? One of the themes throughout the book is that of forgiveness of oneself and of others. A good read!
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I am a big fan of Gail's books. I had pre-ordered this e-book and couldn't wait till it was downloaded to my Kindle on June 1st. In the meanwhile I read the excerpt on the book's Amazon page. That got me even more interested in the book.

The book is about Angie moving to Lilac Circle and how her friendship with Rick and his daughter Carly developed into something more permanent. Hope I am not giving anything away.

I loved how Gail brought Carly into Angie's life and the relationship that the two of them had. There was some suspense thrown in that kept you wanting to continue to the end of the book.

Gail introduced us to some of the other homeowners on Lilac Circle. Looking forward to her next book in the series and wondering who she might be featuring in that book.

I would highly recommend A Mother To Love!
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Loved this book!  Plenty of angst between Liz and Ben  trying to figure out how to manage their upcoming venture into parenthood.  I especially liked seeing the relationships of the other Stage Dive couples develop, while exploring the chemistry between Ben & Liz.
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You will want to while away the sweet summer days at the Ohio lake hotel of the Wayfair. Sweet Lake is that great summer read. Christine Nolfis opening line Coconuts bouncing down a bowling lane. The auditory imagery right on.

This read will fill you with empathy for not only the main character Linnie but the entire town. You get a great sense of Linnies problems, her mindset, the millstone around her neck. I could identify with Linnie, her daily life, the way she takes care of the people who work for her and her friends. I am a home healthcare worker and can see how she feels about the Wayfair in her decisions.

Her cast of characters fill the town with life and vibrancy.  I love her inner circle of friends Jada and Cat are awesome support characters. When are you going to share Jadas recipe for brownies? I long to read their individual stories. I can see these three women grow into amazing pillars of the community. Quite like the reigning Sirens. The Sirens are a great addition the way they mentor the town. Their behind the scenes schemes are I love Lucy perfect. I love the differences between the two leaders of the Sirens and how they complement each other.

Within the first chapter, the world of this small Ohio lake town is so real. I couldn't help but immerse myself in these lives and want them to succeed. Christine does an amazing job setting up the goals and desires of the whole town.

Linnies arc is cleverly presented. You long to help her through her struggles and empathize with Daniel as he does his best.  Her struggle to find a place inside her own family is both heartbreaking and triumphant. The greatest journey can often be to find ourselves.

Buy Sweet Lake today and slip into a story worth reading.
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Fans of Chautona Havig's work will not be disappointed by her latest novel.  She once again displays her knack for creating characters so lifelike they jump off the page in this book.  Ruth and Richard are neighbors who have been extremely close friends for years.  Everyone around them can see their love, so what is holding them back from being together?  This novel combines a great love story, a little mystery, and some humor for a great read any time of year.
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Once again greatly enjoyed reading this author second book in this series.  Can't wait to read the next one.  Lizzy Gardner is a character you can really understand and rally on.
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This book really had me feeling so much right from the start. I spend most of my free time reading (what little free time I have). I could not, would not put this book down until I reached the end. Ben is the ultimate book friend-boyfriend-husband. His patience with Liz and her grief was so endearing. Liz's healing took time and she tried to make the right decisions and stay true to her love for Grady. Her struggles with raising 4 young children wasn't sugar coated. You won't regret this read.
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I loved this book.  Liz and Zachary are separately attending their 10 year high school reunion but don't really want to.  Liz was quite overweight but is now in great shape.  Zachary is a very successful business man who was the unnoticed nerd.  It is a quick read but think Chris did a great job of developing the characters and I felt like I knew them.
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I have read all of Elizabeth's books and I think this one is the best by far.  I couldn't put it down.  I loved the triangle between the three characters and I fell in love with Gio.  I didn't particularly like the first in this series but this one was excellent from start to finish.  I must say that I love Abbi Glines and Tammara Webber's books and I noticed that they were involved in the reviewing of the novel not sure if thats why the novel was a bit more spicy that her others one.  Highly recommend it, fantastic author and am looking forward to the next one.
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Liz Tolsma has written great historical fiction novels and her latest, "The Melody of the Soul," is her best yet in my opinion.  Anna is a concert violinist; however her career has been halted by Nazi occupation in Prague.  Anna is left caring for her grandmother after the rest of her family has been deported and Anna is determined to protect her grandmother and also play her violin even though it has been banned.  When a Nazi officer is living beneath them, the risk is greater.

Liz has done an incredible job with historical details and bringing the time period and setting to life.  Compared to the life I have lived, I cannot imagine having to life a life that so many had to years ago under Nazi rule.  However, Liz has given me a vivid snapshot of what life was like and the horror and fear that Anna and so many others would have been living with in their daily lives.  While Liz creates the harsh aspect of this, she also ties in hope and bright spots throughout the story, such that comes from the beauty of music and also unexpected friendships/relationships.

I highly recommend this novel to anyone whom enjoys historical fiction!
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I came across Christine Nolfi's Liberty books by reading what I thought was going to be a "stand alone" short story in an anthology of stories by women writers.  To my surprise, her story was not complete!  It was, rather, a chapter from the 2nd Liberty book, "Treasure Me," and it left me wondering what was going to become of Birdie, Hugh, the newspaper, and the town of Liberty.  I loved the chapter, so I bought the book.  Then I realized it was actually the second book of a series, so I bought "Second Chance Grill."  After reading the first 2 books, I was anxious to hear more about the wonderful residents of Liberty.  This 3rd book is as fun to read as the first two.  Now I'm waiting for the 4th . . .

The thing I like most about Ms. Nolfi's writing is the incredible strength of her female characters.  Even the kids have character and are strong examples of how to live your life.  Her stories are uplifting, entertaining, and thought provoking.  There is painstaking attention to detail in the story line and character development.  I feel like I know these people and want to continue my relationship with them long past the end of the book.  If you enjoy uplifting stories about people who really care about each other and the town they call home, stories filled with tears, laughs, and unexpected twists and turns, then I think this is the series for you.  The Impossible Wish is fun to read and will keep you guessing about several of the main characters right up to the end.  You will not be disappointed.
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I have been a Liz Schulte fan. since I read one of her books, I love this series and this is her second book in it. (first book Ember check it out!) Olivia is living in her own world after the dead of her mother, Holden tries with all he can to get her out of it, he wonders if the "old" Olivia is still in there. With all friends they try hard to stop the Angel's and get Olivia back as she as.
It is like always a great read, I love her books and this is one isn't less, great characters and there is so much to it, I could not keep my eyes dry, had smiles on my face and even sat in the end  my chair!! go get it, it is so worth it!!!
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Great find, I really enjoyed this book. I laughed out loud. My heart also ached. I feel like Liz & the girls are my friends and I hate that the book ended.
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I think I enjoyed the second book in this series even more than the first one.  The characters developed nicely and I really felt I knew Gabriella quite well.  As with Blessed are the Dead, I enjoyed the details of Gabriella's Italian family that Kristi Belcamino tucks into the story here and there.  They give a nice glimpse into Gabriella's lifestyle and help you see her more as a real person. I never knew which way the story would go which definitely keeps you reading.  Kristi has the gift of being able to write suspense well and it's a roller coaster ride right to the end.  After I'd already written my review for the first book Blessed are the Dead, I gave it to my Mum to read when she came to stay.  She handed it back to me the very next morning and when I asked 'did you not like it?' she said 'Had to stay up all night to find out what happened' and shuffled off in a tired daze.  So funny!  It obviously gripped her like it gripped me.
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Another great book by this writer! Totally different from the Embryo series, but just as compelling. I'm now reading the second book in this series "Her Last Breath". Loving this one, too!
-Cyndi
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This was my second ( the first being Abducted) trip into Mystery/Suspense/Thriller as I have never really been interested in the genre but Ragan pulled me right in.

This was a great follow up to "Abducted". I loved getting to spend more time with Lizzy and the rest of the crew. I loved seeing Lizzy's evolution after "Abducted". The storyline was gripping and exciting. She had me right up until the very end. I love how her characters are so real, so fallible, and so believably human. "Dead Weight" was very hard to put down and I tore through the story, riveted. I highly recommend!