Isabel Allende’s ‘The Japanese Lover’ Is A Timeless Tale Of Forbidden Love [REVIEW]

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A budding romance is forbidden in Isabel Allende’s THE JAPANESE LOVER. (Photo by Lenora Good, Flickr)

Many of us remember our first true love, the one who helped shape us into the person we are today. In Isabel Allende’s latest novel, The Japanese Lover, she weaves a story that captures the true essence of that first romance: from its initial excitement that enthralls the senses, to its buoyant passion, and finally to its devastating, heartbreaking end. Continue reading “Isabel Allende’s ‘The Japanese Lover’ Is A Timeless Tale Of Forbidden Love [REVIEW]”

RaeAnne Thayne’s ‘Evergreen Springs’ Restores Hope In Second Chances [REVIEW]

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Will single father and rancher Cole Barrett be able to keep his family together in the wake of disaster? Find out in RaeAnne Thayne’s EVERGREEN SPRINGS. (Photo courtesy HQN Books)

In RaeAnne Thayne’s Evergreen Springs, she transports readers back to Haven Point where a grumpy rancher has his life turned upside down by children, a celebration, and the optimistic physician who have blown into his life. Continue reading “RaeAnne Thayne’s ‘Evergreen Springs’ Restores Hope In Second Chances [REVIEW]”

Nora Roberts’ ‘Christmas With You’ Showcases Two Unforgettable Classic Stories [REVIEW]

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Gabriel Bradley falls for a pregnant woman on the run in Gabriel’s Angel, one of the classic stories featured in Nora Roberts’ new collection, Christmas with You. (Photo by Wyatt Fisher, Flickr)

Nora Roberts pens words infused with meaning that touch the lives of those who read her novels. Christmas With You is a testament to this fact. In this collection which features two classic stories, Roberts proves once again why she is one of our favorite storytellers.  Continue reading “Nora Roberts’ ‘Christmas With You’ Showcases Two Unforgettable Classic Stories [REVIEW]”

Daniel Silva’s ‘The English Spy’ Is My Favorite Summer Thriller! [REVIEW]

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Gabriel Allon returns in The English Spy. (Photo by Nedim Chaabene, Flickr)

My mind is still racing. My heart is beating too fast. My hands are trembling from the visceral pacing and non-stop action in Daniel Silva’s latest novel, The English Spy. Continue reading “Daniel Silva’s ‘The English Spy’ Is My Favorite Summer Thriller! [REVIEW]”

Opposites Attract In Susan Mallery’s ‘Marry Me At Christmas’ [REVIEW]

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Opposites can attract. But can love keep them together?
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Susan Mallery fans won’t be disappointed in her latest novel, Marry Me At Christmas. In this latest installment of the Fools Gold series, bridal boutique owner Madeline Krug falls for Hollywood heartthrob, Jonny Blaze, and thereby raises the question: can two vastly different people make their love story last beyond the holidays? Continue reading “Opposites Attract In Susan Mallery’s ‘Marry Me At Christmas’ [REVIEW]”