As I read attempted Pride and Prejudice sequels, I'm always hopeful that the latest one will be a delight. They rarely are, and this one is no exception. Lydia was never someone I really cared about as I read Pride and Prejudice. She's more the annoying gnat that keeps buzzing around your head: the one you keep slapping away. This book is simply a light peek into the life of Lydia Bennet, one of the silliest girls in all of England.
The story is…
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Added by Holly on January 24, 2009 at 2:40pm —
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The third and final installment of the American Anthem series by B.J. Hoff.
Dr. Andrew Carmichael, engaged to Dr. Bethany Cole, finds his practice and clientele threatened. Only desiring to help an unfortunate woman, and make the man responsible for her situation accountable, he finds his reputation tarnished by a scandal he never imagined.
Conn and Vangie MacGovern have made a new life working for Michael at Bantry Hill. Their…
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Added by Holly on January 24, 2009 at 2:40pm —
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Cadence, book 2 in the American Anthem series, picks up where Prelude ends. I enjoyed it even more than the first one.
Dr. Andrew Carmichael wonders how he will tell Dr. Bethany Cole of his love for her, and when he does, what will her reaction be when she learns of his past.
The MacGovern family finds that America isn't quite as promising as they had anticipated. However, a chance encounter with a stallion, recently purchased by…
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Added by Holly on January 24, 2009 at 2:39pm —
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After her mother's death, and after her tyrant of a father marries off her eldest sister to a lecherous man who will ultimately inherit their estate, Faith Westcott turns to piracy in order to amass a fortune that will provide for her and her sisters. Early in her piracy career as the infamous Red Siren, she captures the ship belonging to Captain Dajon Waite.
Several years later, now living in colonial Carolina, Faith's father has arranged for…
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Added by Holly on January 24, 2009 at 2:39pm —
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Tabby Brockman is an actress. Fired from her soap opera when the head writer, out of anger and jealousy, kills off her character, she flits from job to job always hoping for another break. When she's asked to rejoin the cast of the soap when her character makes a miraculous recovery after several years, she figures she has it made. Hilarity ensues when head writer doesn't like her, she's jealous of her on-screen rival, her mother drives her crazy and…
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Added by Holly on January 24, 2009 at 2:38pm —
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Admittedly, I am not a television watcher. While I am aware of the Jon & Kate show, I think I have only watched one complete episode, and clips here and there. I have seen a great deal of criticism leveled at Kate Gosselin for her obsessive/anal organization and perceived criticism of her husband. I read the book out of curiosity and I'm glad I did.
I liked it. Kate is a strong, straight-forward person. She's honest and frank about their…
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Added by Holly on January 15, 2009 at 10:51am —
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A beautiful little book. Each day starts with a scripture and short essay or thought to reflect upon. The emphasis is positive thinking, not dwelling on the mistakes of yesterday, and allowing God to touch and inspire your life.
Terrific as a stand-alone devotional book, or as an addition to your daily scripture reading. It's the perfect size to stash in your purse if you want something uplifting to read while you're waiting in line…
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Added by Holly on January 15, 2009 at 9:30am —
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Darrin Bainbridge is a freelance writer anonymously known as "The Mad Black Blogger", and looking for a big break, professionally. Believing that all television preachers live the high life off of their parishioners, he decides to investigate a well-known televangelist to expose the man's hidden secrets. What he finds, instead, changes his life.
Emoni Prentiss, the Bishop's daughter, is a responsible young woman who manages her father's business…
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Added by Holly on January 14, 2009 at 10:30am —
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I first heard about Nicole Johnson when I saw a You Tube video sketch of her talking about The Invisible Woman. It touched me and made me search out her book. And her book did not disappoint.
How often do women feel invisible? We give our all to being good wives and mothers, but sometimes our efforts are unappreciated and often unnoticed. Nicole addresses this issue in profound ways. She uses the example of a woman named Charlotte who, after…
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Added by Holly on January 7, 2009 at 4:30pm —
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Terrifically disappointing. With few exceptions, I haven't enjoyed many Pride and Prejudice sequels, but this one looked promising. While Colleen McCullough, thankfully, doesn't try to be Jane Austen, I think she seriously misses the boat when it comes to these characters. Anyone who has read Pride and Prejudice has their own ideas as to who Mr. Darcy is and how he acts, just as they have pictures in their minds of Elizabeth and her sisters. Even…
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Added by Holly on January 7, 2009 at 12:52pm —
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Set in 19th century America, with visits to Ireland, this was a fairly compelling story. There are several stories and subplots, some of which intertwine, so it's hard to name one main protagonist. Susanna leaves Ireland and comes to America to live with her brother-in-law and care for her niece, after her sister's death. Everything she ever heard about her brother-in-law, painted him as an unkind madman. Who she finds, causes her to see her late…
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Added by Holly on January 7, 2009 at 12:13pm —
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