Books Galore

Hi, My Name Is Jack

2012-02-29T17:20:00.000-08:00

4/5

(This man's story was incredible. His struggles with alcoholism, abuse within his family, multiple relationships are recounted with honest and raw openness. The number of hardships in his life thus far are just innumerable- and yet somehow he has found strength through and turned his life around.)

Hello Hollywood

2012-02-27T07:18:00.000-08:00

3/5

(I enjoyed the beginning of this book, but eventually lost interest in it. I did finish the book because I wanted to see how it ended- but it was halfheartedly. I'm not sure why it didn't draw me in, it may have been for the pure reason of busyness around me while reading!)

A Killer Among Us

2012-02-20T19:15:00.000-08:00

5/5

(I loved this book, as I have other books by her. I read it in one day-- during naptimes, after work... It had me guessing until the very end!)

The Doctor's Secret Son

2012-02-16T18:52:00.000-08:00

4/5

(This was a fun, quick read. I got through the first half quickly and then slowed down a little, although I'm not entirely sure why!)

As Good As She Imagined

2012-02-11T11:00:00.000-08:00

3/5

(I read another review that said this book may have been better if the author wrote it a few years after the accident instead of merely months, and I have to agree. I think the event was too close to make the writing pull you in-- yes, the story was interesting but I definitely wasn't absorbed in the book)

The Protector

2012-02-08T19:09:00.001-08:00

4/5

(I really loved the end of this book. I almost feel badly for giving it 4 stars instead of 5, but I found the beginning a little confusing. There seemed to be a lot of characters introduced and I had a hard time keeping them straight for a while. However, still definitely a recommended read- as are ALL the books in this series!)

The Truth Seeker

2012-02-06T18:35:00.000-08:00

5/5

(As you can see, I’m working my way through the O’Malley series and I cannot stop!)

A Daughter for Christmas

2012-02-02T17:21:00.000-08:00

4/5

(I really enjoyed this quick read as a break from the more-intense O'Malley series. The storyline was beyond intriguing. One issue I had was the cover design- the little girl is supposed to be 13 years old and looks years younger, closer to 8 in my mind. I didn't let it detract from my rating, but I love covers and this one drove me nutty!)

The Guardian

2012-02-02T17:17:00.000-08:00

5/5

(I'm loving the O'Malley series by Dee Henderson. Once I begin a book by Dee, I have a hard time stopping. The characters are believable and it makes me want to be a part of their community.)

The Negotiator

2012-01-27T11:55:00.000-08:00

5/5

(I can’t believe I haven’t read this series before. Perhaps I have but I don’t remember it AT ALL which makes me think it’s new to me. Anyway, I loved it—could not put it down, which was difficult because I was supposed to be working. I’m now on my way to pick up the second book in the series!)

The Cowboy’s Christmas Blessing

2012-01-26T07:44:00.000-08:00

5/5

(Although it’s past Christmas, this was a fun, cheery read. The Cooper family sounds like a lot of fun to be a part of!)

My Life: Deleted

2012-01-25T07:43:00.000-08:00

4/5

(I randomly picked this book up at the library and devoured it in just a couple days. The idea of falling and waking up with no clue of who you are is daunting and scary—yet that is what happened to Scott. His story of re-learning everything from his past life was beyond interesting.)

Nowhere, Carolina

2012-01-21T16:11:00.000-08:00

5/5

(This was such a fun read. The paternity twist was fun, and attempts to get DNA samples literally cracked me up. I really enjoyed this book.)

The Road to Forgiveness

2012-01-21T16:10:00.000-08:00

4/5

(A delightful read—I sped through it once beginning. It was a perfect snowy day read!)

The Blood of Strangers

2012-01-21T15:59:00.000-08:00

2/5

(After reading Robert Lesslie’s books, this one couldn’t seem to measure up. The stories were only slightly interesting and definitely could have used more details. However, it was a nice, fast read.)

Angels and Heroes

2012-01-20T17:00:00.001-08:00

4/5

(Another fantastic read—love the medical stories!)

Sketchy Behavior

2012-01-16T17:24:00.001-08:00

3/5

(I am usually a huge fan of Erynn’s but this book fell a bit short. I enjoyed the story but after reading books by Terri Blackstock and the like, the suspense part was missing for me.)

Kris Jenner…and All Things Kardashian

2012-01-12T18:32:00.000-08:00

4/5

(I struggled with what to rate this book. In one respect, I really enjoyed it. For the most part, it was a fun read. However, I’m glad I didn’t spend any money on this book (thanks to my library!). Kris writes as if she is entitled to so much- and for what reason? I found the flaunting of their lifestyle, always jetting off to here or there, shopping at high end stores, etc. a bit much.)

Angels on Call

2012-01-07T17:42:00.001-08:00

5/5

(I really enjoyed the stories in this book! I only wish it had been longer, I am a sucker for true-life medical stories.)

The Big 5-0

2012-01-05T17:05:00.001-08:00

4/5

(This was a quick, summery read. It was mostly set in Florida and made me want to be there enjoying the warm sunshine!)

Thyme for Love

2012-01-05T07:22:00.001-08:00

4/5

(The storyline was interesting and had me guessing right until the end. The characters were well thought out and past histories consistent.)

A Daughter’s Legacy

2012-01-02T16:55:00.001-08:00

2/5

(I had a hard time getting into this book. I suppose it could be because I am not an animal lover!)

Composing Amelia

2011-12-28T09:31:00.000-08:00

5/5

(This book deals with depression and marital communication issues…I could not put it down once I started! Alison Strobel is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine.)

A Family of Their Own

2011-12-27T08:23:00.001-08:00

5/5

(I really enjoyed the twist this story had, dealing with children with illnesses. It was an engaging story!)

Yuletide Hearts

2011-12-24T18:31:00.001-08:00

3/5

(This was a super quick read, but I felt like I grazed the surface of the characters. There were certain aspects of the story I would have liked more if the author had expanded a little.)

90 Minutes In Heaven

2011-12-24T08:04:00.001-08:00

3/5

(I expected this book to be more like Colton Burpo’s book… but only the first fourth of the book focused on Don’s trip to Heaven. The majority of the book chronicled his recovery- not a bad story, but just different than I was thinking it would be.)

Game of Love

2011-12-23T19:54:00.001-08:00

4/5

(I probably would have rated this one 5/5 but the epilogue was so incredibly cheesy and unrealistic that I downgraded it. The story itself was interesting and entertaining.)

Code Blue

2011-12-22T19:52:00.001-08:00

4/5

(It was fun to get back into the medical genre and see some characters from Richard Mabry’s later books. I haven’t had time to sit and read a book in one day in a month. Thank you Christmas break!)

The Forest Ranger’s Husband

2011-12-13T10:55:00.000-08:00

5/5

(This book had tears running down my face multiple times, and that’s hard to do. The author has a unique way of writing and drawing the reader’s heart into the story. It was fantastic!)

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me

2011-12-11T16:24:00.000-08:00

4/5

(As a long time “The Office” fan, this book was fun to read. I really enjoyed learning more about Mindy’s early life and how she came into acting.)

Longing

2011-12-02T16:42:00.001-08:00

5/5

(As always, I love Karen’s writing!)

Sing You Home

2011-12-01T16:34:00.000-08:00

3/5

(I enjoy the majority of Jodi Picoult’s books. This one was harder for me to get into due the topic, but Jodi is known for writing on controversial topics!)

Lonestar Angel

2011-11-27T09:00:00.000-08:00

5/5

(The first half of this book was a little hard to get into, but at the same time I wanted to know what happened! Once I got about halfway I couldn’t stop reading.)

Attracted to Fire

2011-11-25T17:39:00.001-08:00

5/5

(It took me a while to get into this book because I was distracted by family members but once I got about halfway I couldn’t stop!)

Critical Care

2011-11-24T17:37:00.000-08:00

5/5

(Super fast medical read that I really enjoyed. Don't read if you get grossed out easily)

A Place To Belong

2011-11-24T08:16:00.001-08:00

4/5

Rocky Point Reunion

2011-11-21T08:17:00.000-08:00

3/5

Diagnosis Death

2011-11-11T18:44:00.000-08:00

5/5

Seriously, I’m Kidding

2011-11-09T08:25:00.000-08:00

4/5

(Parts of this book had me absolutely laughing out loud—but I also found a couple of the chapters kind of “blah”)

Medical Error

2011-11-07T06:27:00.001-08:00

5/5

(This book was an awesome medical mystery that kept me guessing until the end. I loved it!)

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Love Finds You in Sunset Beach, Hawaii

2011-11-05T13:13:00.000-07:00

5/5

(Robin Jones Gunn has been one of my favorite authors for over 10 years. I grew up reading the Christy Miller series, so this book completing the story of Sierra Jensen was awesome. I blew through it- a favorite author comes through again.

**I received a free copy of this book though the publisher for review. I was not paid, just asked to give my honest opinion on the book.**

Where You Left Me

2011-11-02T09:40:00.000-07:00

4/5

(This book took me a couple of weeks to read. Due to it’s delicate subject, I read a chapter or two at a time. It was wonderfully written!)

Third Time’s a Charm

2011-10-30T17:35:00.001-07:00

4/5

Desert Gift

2011-10-25T16:51:00.001-07:00

4/5

The Elevator

2011-10-23T16:12:00.000-07:00

2/5

The Doctor’s Perfect Match

2011-10-18T17:18:00.001-07:00

4/5

Halfway To Each Other

2011-10-17T17:11:00.000-07:00

5/5

(Sometimes, the best books I read are ones that I randomly leaf through and grab off a library shelf. This is true in the case of this book. I'm not sure if it's because of my adventurous traits or my experiences visiting many of the places the author speaks of, but I loved this book!)

Fly, Colton, Fly

2011-10-12T17:14:00.000-07:00

3/5

(I remember hearing various news stories about Colton. This was a random library pick-up book as well, and the beginning of it was very interesting!)

Deadly Pursuit

2011-10-08T13:35:00.000-07:00

4/5

Happy Chaos

2011-10-06T16:35:00.000-07:00

2/5

(Although I usually enjoy biographies and stories by actors, I just couldn't get into this one)

Life In Spite of Me

2011-10-05T16:37:00.000-07:00

5/5

(Perhaps because I could relate to the author, I flew through this book literally in one afternoon while in between jobs. It was a fast read and made me think back to times when I've been depressed and quietly contemplating suicide myself)

Love Times Three

2011-10-04T06:29:00.001-07:00

4/5

(Clearly, their way of life is the complete opposite of mine, but their story was honest and true, entertaining!)

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Talking to the Dead

2011-09-28T09:52:00.000-07:00

2/5

Bride in Training

2011-09-26T09:48:00.000-07:00

3/5

If You Ask Me

2011-09-22T20:09:00.001-07:00

4/5

One Call Away

2011-09-20T17:15:00.000-07:00

5/5

In Harm’s Way

2011-09-14T07:36:00.000-07:00

5/5

An Eye For An Eye

2011-09-13T07:33:00.000-07:00

5/5

Against All Odds

2011-09-08T12:40:00.000-07:00

4/5

Fatal Judgment

2011-09-01T15:52:00.000-07:00

4/5

All I'll Ever Need

2011-08-29T16:09:00.001-07:00

5/5

For The Rest of My Life

2011-08-27T16:08:00.000-07:00

5/5

Could I Have This Dance

2011-08-25T16:06:00.000-07:00

5/5

A Case for Love

2011-08-22T20:00:00.001-07:00

5/5

Menu for Romance

2011-08-19T17:10:00.001-07:00

5/5

Salty Like Blood

2011-08-16T18:31:00.001-07:00

5/5

With Not A Spoken Word

2011-08-15T17:03:00.001-07:00

4/5

Stand In Groom

2011-08-14T17:11:00.000-07:00

3/5

Departures

2011-08-12T07:21:00.000-07:00

4/5

Cattleman’s Courtship

2011-08-08T19:25:00.001-07:00

4/5

Amy Inspired

2011-08-05T10:58:00.001-07:00

1/5

Bound By Guilt

2011-08-01T20:29:00.001-07:00

5/5

Thicker Than Blood

2011-08-01T08:02:00.001-07:00

5/5

Double Take

2011-07-31T20:34:00.001-07:00

4/5

Not Afraid of Life

2011-07-28T07:14:00.001-07:00

4/5

Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

2011-07-25T15:45:00.001-07:00

4/5

A Baby By Easter

2011-07-25T15:44:00.001-07:00

5/5

The Pioneer Woman

2011-07-25T15:41:00.001-07:00

2/5

The Weight of Shadows

2011-07-21T06:17:00.001-07:00

5/5

The Heart of Memory

2011-07-21T06:15:00.001-07:00

5/5

She Makes It Look Easy

2011-07-21T06:13:00.001-07:00

4/5

When Sparrows Fall

2011-07-21T06:12:00.001-07:00

4/5

Disaster Status

2011-07-21T06:11:00.001-07:00

5/5

Code Triage

2011-07-21T06:10:00.001-07:00

5/5

Critical Care

2011-07-21T06:08:00.001-07:00

5/5

Still Missing

2011-07-21T06:05:00.001-07:00

1/5

Heart of the Matter

2011-07-21T06:03:00.001-07:00

1/5

Plainsong

2011-07-21T05:49:00.001-07:00

4/5