Lovely and Refreshing, ‘Sweet Tea Tuesdays’ Restores Our Faith in Friendship [REVIEW]
During Charleston’s long, languid, sultry summers, the heat can be so oppressive even the family dog doesn’t want to move from his spot in the shade. But three women find a way to survive, year after year: with laughter, friendship and iced cold refreshments in Ashley Farley’s delicious new novel, Sweet Tea Tuesdays. Continue reading “Lovely and Refreshing, ‘Sweet Tea Tuesdays’ Restores Our Faith in Friendship [REVIEW]”
Mean Girls Pursue ‘Corliss’ in V.C. Andrews’ New Novella [REVIEW]
Mean girls always despise people who are smarter or prettier than they are. So it is no surprise when they gang up to pick on the beautiful math genius in their midst and make her life unbearable in V.C. Andrews’ latest novella, Corliss, the first book in the Girls of Spindrift series (the prequel to Bittersweet Dreams). Continue reading “Mean Girls Pursue ‘Corliss’ in V.C. Andrews’ New Novella [REVIEW]”
‘The Alice Network’ Introduces Readers to the Great War’s Mysterious Female Spy Ring [REVIEW]
An American college student can’t believe that her favorite relative is dead, so she takes matters into her own hands and goes in search of her cousin in post-World War II London. However, the questions she has aren’t so easily answered and soon she learns much more than she bargained for in Kate Quinn’s new historical novel, The Alice Network. Continue reading “‘The Alice Network’ Introduces Readers to the Great War’s Mysterious Female Spy Ring [REVIEW]”
Ham and Cheese Quiche [RECIPE]
This quiche recipe was given to me by my dear friend Sandy Gunn when we were living in Southern California and Jathan was a toddler. It’s been one of my go-to “company” meals ever since and always pleases. In fact, it’s one of Jathan’s favorite dishes to this day! Continue reading “Ham and Cheese Quiche [RECIPE]”
‘Among the Lesser Gods’ Reminds Us to Listen to Our Elders [REVIEW]
Faced with a startling change in circumstances and a questionable future, a young woman takes a chance and accepts an unexpected opportunity that sends her to the Colorado mountains in Margo Catts’ debut novel, Among the Lesser Gods. Continue reading “‘Among the Lesser Gods’ Reminds Us to Listen to Our Elders [REVIEW]”
Jathan & Heather 