Saturday, April 26, 2014

4 Romance Books: Books 23-26

Product DetailsSix Months in Montana by Pamela Kelley
When Christian Ford's Grandfather died he was devastated. When he realized that he left a condition of his childhood friend Molly Bishop needing to marry him for 6 months in order for him to be given the inheritance of the ranch he was shocked.  Would she give up her life in  New York for him to keep his dream alive.  She was a successful hotel assistant manager on the verge of becoming a general manager, what would she think of moving back to Bozeman, Montana for 6 months?
Molly was about to realize her dream of being the GM of a major hotel in New York.  She'd worked long and hard for this opportunity, and suddenly the only thing standing in her way is Christian Ford's dead grandfather.  She always loved and respected him, but could she give up her life in order to help Christian put his back together. There seems to be only one right choice, yet marrying a man she hasn't seen in a long time seems like a crazy thing to do.
Is she that crazy?  You'll just have to read and find out.

I'd give this book 5 stars.



Product Details Book 24: The Dr Pepper Prophecies by Jennifer Gilby Roberts

I try to always finish what I start reading unless it's just horrible.  This book was on the verge of being one that I almost put down.  It's not a bad story, it's more trying to figure out what the title has to do with the story, and whether or not Melanie is ever going to do something right.  It's filled with twists and turns of how crazy Melanie's life is.  She has a job she hates, and now a boss she hates, but she can't quite get another job.  Everything she tries to do so messes up, even if her intentions are good. The only thing she has going for her is her best friend Will seems to always be on her side.  Unfortunately, he's dating someone who hates her.
Can her friendship with him last through her latest bout of issues and his girlfriend?  Only reading the book will allow you to figure that out.

I'd give the book 3 stars. Not the best, not the worst. I did finish it, and was fairly happy with the ending.


Sisters in Love by Melissa Foster was book 25

I'm not posting a picture of it.  The cover I had on my Kindle was a nice winter scene with two people hugging.  The picture on Amazon makes the book look like it's going to be filled with sex.

The book itself was pretty good. Blake is the 1/2 owner of ski shop, who's life is crazy.  He's never really grown up and stopped his partying ways.  His best friend Dave, the other owner has.  He has a wife and a son and his life seems to be going great.  When talking about Blake's life he decides to take a chance and suggest that Blake start seeing a therapist.  He gives him a number, that Blake never intends on using until tragedy strikes.  Now Blake isn't sure where to turn, so he picks up the phone and ends up with Dr. Snow. Will she be able to help him?
Dr. Snow has always done just what everyone expects of her.  She is the professional always, but maybe she needs to lighten up just a little bit.  She meets an interesting man at her friends engagement party, and thinks maybe it's time to relax just a bit.  Unfortunately, the next day she isn't sure that will be a good idea as the man is now her client.  Will she be able to keep her personal feelings out of it while she tries to help him deal with his issues?

This book was good.  A little more intense then I like to read, but the story kept things interesting. 
I'd give the book 4 stars.  Probably more if they hadn't changed the cover!




Product DetailsBook 26: Just My Luck by Loretta Porter
 
Gabby is used to doing things on her own. She's been on her own for so long now, having help from others just seems out of the question.  She works as a school librarian and janitor at her school so she can attend for free, and make some cash on the side.  What's really annoying is all the rich kids this school. Dealing with them will soon be a think of the past though as High School graduation is almost here and she has spent years saving for the perfect trip.  It won't be a long one, but it will be worth the money it takes to have just a few days away in Nausea.  That is until things go wrong.
 
She ends up pulled out of the ocean by security and whisked off to an island.  The residents of the island, none other than the rich jock from school and his snotty sister.  Will she survive the summer now that she's run into them.
 
I'd love to write more about this book as it was a great story, full of happiness and sadness too, but I don't want to spoil it for you.  You'll need a box of tissue to make it all the way through.
 
I'd give this book 5 stars!


21 days to Loving your Husband- Book 22

Product DetailsBook 22: 21 Days to Loving Your Husband
by Melinda Borda and Carrie Martin-Vegue
 
 
I am beyond thankful for my husband.  We've been married almost 18 years and with the 2 years of dating we've been together at this point for 20 years.  I can't imagine life without him.  This year has been perhaps the hardest one we've had, not relationship wise, but stress wise.  We've had countless house issues, vehicle issues and our son in particular has had countless injuries this year.  It's been rough, but with God's ultimate hand of peace and love, we've weathered the storms that have been thrown at us, and drawn in many ways closer together. 
 
When I started reading this book it was mainly because I figured having more tips on how to be a better wife certainly couldn't hurt.  I'm not perfect, I get particularly fussy when things aren't in order, or going according to schedule.  I'm working on it, but I want to also work on being the best wife I can be.
 
Here are some of the tips that I found helpful to consider in finding ways to love your husband more:
 
Spend 15 minutes to freshen yourself up and relax before he comes home from work.  Use the time you're brushing your hair, fixing make up or changing into something that doesn't look like you just did a cleaning marathon to spend sometime praying for him, and for a good attitude.  If you're relaxed you are more likely to set a good tone in the household.
 
Each man is different. Discover what helps your husband unwind after work, and give him time to do that.
 
Take issues to God, not your girlfriends when they arise.
 
Watch your tone. You're not his mother, but his spouse.
 
 
There were many other great tips and suggestions and this book only took a few minutes each of the 21 days to read. 
 
I'd give the book 5 stars.