A quick but refreshing story
590993
I've always been interesting in the time when mail order brides took place. Times were different and the main character Maude rebels at marrying who her father insists. I gather this was done back in those good old days. This quick and easy read of Maude, was refreshing, showed a true pioneer spirit, that we think women had during that time. Kirsten has an easy and refreshing writing style that made it easy for me to read in one day. I will be reading more of this series, because there is nothing better after a hard day of working with kids in a classroom, for me than to sit down with a cup of tea, some chocolates and pick up an easy read.
3686968
Julia is a nice quick read and can be enjoyed by anyone. There is no violence other than a small fire and a fry pan to a shoulder.  Julia leaves Boston to find a new life. She has worked for years as an accountant but can't find a job when her boss closes down the business. Her friend, Emma, was married and invited her to Montana to visit and meet the brothers in the family. Immediately, Liam is interested and the rest of the story unfolds. I enjoyed the storyline and can be read in an afternoon.
4761338
I thoroughly enjoyed Lemony Snicket's "The Bad Beginning". First and foremost, it was a refreshingly quick and easy read. Some people may not like that but I enjoyed it as I had just finished a book which had given me more trouble than I was used to.

The Bad Beginning is a short book, but the story is enjoyable and interesting. It is clearly "a series of unfortunate events" and the author references that this is not the kind of book with a happy ending, or that is full of happiness. Yet, even with event after event, we come to like the children and their cleverness and resourcefulness while we come to dislike the ebad figures such as Count Olaf.

Overall, this is a fun and light book that was clearly written for young adults or children yet a good storyline does not have to stay with who it was originally written for, and for this reason I would recommend it.
1886093
This was a short, sweet story about finding the joy again after loss. I liked the snippets I'd seen on Six Sentence Sunday and the way Ms. Descoteaux brought the emotion to life in the characters. There were a few times when it felt like I was being told the story instead of experiencing it along with the characters, but the actions and grief were realistically portrayed. Good short story.
3992690
This story has a refreshing twist on the alien/ human mating. Ash needs the money to save her family and Nathanial is trying to stay out of jail and quickly needs a wife. This quickly turns into a bumpy romance with realistic issues. The book is charming, light hearted and leaves you with a HEA.
The book centers on their relationship with some insight to complimentary characters.
2725201
I enjoyed this story and I look forward to reading the rest of it. It is a quick read but draws you in just as quick. It gives you a small taste of what can be between the two.
4182553
I not only enjoyed this story, I found the writer's style so refreshing.  The story was different ... not the usual 'been there, done that" of so many book out there today.  I'll leave the details to all the other more competent reviewers and just say that this was a definitely worthwhile read, although my husband is not exactly finding it his cup of tea.
4515549
This is a very cute, mostly happy story of young love rediscovered 11 yrs later. The book is a lite, quick read. The book includes PG sex, no language or violence but does include parental emotional abuse and neglect for those sensitive. Does not spend a lot of time focusing on either topic but is included. The characters and the story are both endearing, I enjoyed reading it. Editing needs a little work. I will look forward to reading more by Janelle Denison in the future.
2486146
Despite some formatting issues (that don't at all detract from the story or make reading difficult) this story was intriguing and fun. It was different enough to be refreshing. I was impressed and look forward to the sequel.
4737797
I'm ashamed to say that this is my first encounter with a Debbi Rawlins book. I enjoyed the experience. It was a quick read, a sweet read and I found myself enchanted by her characters. The premise isn't new, but Ms. Rawlins kept the story fresh. The characters were interesting and engaging, the dialogue appropriate to characters and situations, and the pacing quite even. I spent an enjoyable evening with this well plotted story and would definitely read more form the author.
*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review. (less)

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3447751
Short, sweet story about Pippa, an ESL teacher who is returning home to Summer Beach, Australia after 6 years teaching in England. Her first day back, she hears a strange noise from under her car, and a handsome stranger stops to help her find it.  It turns out to be a tiny kitten, perhaps 7 weeks old.  The stranger turns out to be a vet from the clinic across the street, the kitten adopts Pippa, and the vet and Pippa work their way toward a relationship.  Some of the characters from earlier books in this series make appearances as well, but the reader doesn't need to have read any of the other books to enjoy this one; it's a standalone story.  It took me under 2 hours to read this; it's the kind of book you enjoy reading on a cold, blustery day when you need some light entertainment.  I've read some of this author's other books, and she tells a good story.
4451630
A light book and a very quickly finished, this we a different sort of book that my group usually reads. The plot is revealed in an engaging way, and the characters are quirky; the upbeat tone will make this popular with many people. Because it is told from the point of view of a man who experienced a mental breakdown, it has a child-like simplicity and uncomplicated tone. While not a  great work of literature, its diverting, pleasant and perhaps might even make people feel compassion for victims of depression or trauma.
1345783
I enjoyed this book, finding it entertaining, the writing swift and engaging, and most of all, I enjoyed the heroine.  She's an adult, with adult issues and concerns, who's a little lost because of things that have happened to her, but has a lot of family around her who are there for support.  This is a quick read, and a refreshing take "witchcraft".  I'm hoping for a little more world-building in the next book, but I will definitely be looking for the next installment.
2694303
A different  approach  to story telling, this novel is a quick  paced, light  read.
2702127
A nice little quick read. It stats out with a surprise and keeps you involved till the end. Loved the names and the simple love story with a few interesting bumps in the road. Great story if you want something quick to relax with that doesn't need a lot of emotional involvement. Just a nice clean fun story!
2389017
This was short but wasn't a cliffhanger yet it also introduced some secondary characters for possible future storylines. It was rather surprising that there were several editing errors considering this was published through a professional publisher (HQN). None quite jarred the reader completely from the story. The writing flowed smoothly with only a couple of minor bumps. There were even a few times I found myself grinning and a couple of times actually laughed. This was overall an entertaining story.
1424085
This is a really sweet quick romance story.  I would recommend it, it left me feeling fresh and light hearted.