Autumn Dreams by Sharon McGregor

May 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment

DREAMS
Autumn Dreams by Sharon McGregor
Publisher: Prism Book Group
Genre: Historical
Length: Short Story (57 pgs)
Heat: Sweet
Rated: 5 stars
Reviewed by Snapdragon

Maggie arrives at her new teaching job, planning to board with a family she’s prepared to like. What she isn’t ready for is her landlady’s brother, Marshall, who seems to hate her on sight. She is captivated by Ellen’s six-year-old daughter Emma who is having identity problems facing the arrival of a new baby in the family. When Ellen goes into labor in the middle of a storm, Maggie must face her fears for Ellen’s sake. Along the way, she helps a family grow closer, but what about her hopes for the future? Can she get past the wall Marshall has set up? Does she really have a future here amongst the people she has grown to care for?

Sweet, Charming, and everything the cover promises, Autumn Dreams is a must read for fans of the sweet, old-fashioned romance.
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Maggie Lawrence is a school teacher, set to stay with the very nice Thornhill family on their farm. The opening is pleasant, if unexciting; Maggie arrives and gets to know first the family, then the community. She also meets the rather handsome Marshall Matthews, but he hardly makes a great first impression. Still, we readers find ourselves interested. Marshall almost seems to dislike the young schoolteacher, and we start wondering… about him, and about Maggie, as well.

And Maggie is a good one for finding out information. She knows how to ask questions, although her questions might be one of the problems. She’s inquisitive about the exact things readers wonder about. Her position in the household and with the youngsters seems to land her awful close to ‘drama,’ even when its nothing to do with her. There are small surprises and, although we readers see how we might like things to go, events are unpredictable.

Secondary characters are well developed. The Thornhill’s young daughter Emma is an important character, while still being, quite believably, a child. She’s a very engaging and well-thought out supporting character. The backdrop, a farming town in mid-twentieth century, is equally pleasant. It’s a pleasant country and McGregor gives us lots of pleasant descriptions–in all, ‘pleasant’ might be describe this novel.

Perhaps a short passage might convey the sense and pace of this best: “They skirted a field of wheat nearly ripe and ready for the harvesting crew that would soon make the rounds. A fenced pasture ran along the other side. A roan cow tinkled her bell at them as she lazed in the afternoon sun, chewing her cud. They approached the farmyard by crossing a high-plank bridge over a…” it’s utterly charming, and you can easily picture them walking along, can’t you? On the other hand, it is hardly fast-paced.

I’m giving this an overall 5 out of 5 stars. I didn’t intend to–it is not exactly the most popular genre these days–but I find I can’t fault it: story, style and editing, all top-notch and I must say that I simply love the cover. Do read.

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The Christmas Journal by Kimberly B Jackson

February 6, 2015 By 1 Comment

JOURNAL
The Christmas Journal by Kimberly B Jackson
Publisher: Prism Book Group
Genre: Holiday, Inspirational
Length: Short Story (54 pgs)
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

Ashley Moore’s life forever changed the day her mother died, and she was sent to live with relatives. Now, ten years later, Ashley returns home, hoping to connect with her estranged father. When she learns he’s decided to reopen the family’s Christmas lodge for the upcoming holiday season, Ashley volunteers to help. While cleaning, she discovers her mother’s journal detailing the last month of her life. Will the book hold the answer as to why her dad sent her away? Who is the mysterious Adam her mother keeps mentioning in the diary? Can the words of her mother reconcile father and daughter in time for Christmas?

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Ashley comes back home, after being away several years, to her family’s Christmas lodge. While cleaning the lodge she finds her mom’s diary and with it comes questions as well as answers that would shake her world.

The Christmas Journal is not from a genre that I normally read though I would say that whenever I do read any book like this it just touches my heart and this book did it again and again. Kimberly Jackson did a great job painting a picture of the different scenes. At the same time, I would have liked a little bit more descriptiveness in some.

I was with Ashley and her father from the start to the finish. In every step of the way there were parts of the journal which allowed the cleaning of lodge to come through and give a semblance of normality.

This was a refreshing change that touched my heart and gave me hope.  You get a slice of music, with a dash of hot British abs and touch of family and love with a heart touching emotions that will leave you wanting more and more. I can easily recommend it to anyone who loves a sweet story.

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Sparks Fly by Daisy Jerico

January 16, 2015 By Leave a Comment

FLY
Sparks Fly by Daisy Jerico
Publisher: Prism Book Group
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (79 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Carlisle’s dream of attending culinary school goes up in flames when she accidentally burns down her landlord’s shed while cooking ribs for a contest. Winning the cook-off would have provided enough money for tuition. Now she needs to win to replace the damaged building. Carlisle resigns herself to putting her future on hold while dealing with the problems of the present.

The hot fire chief who puts out the fire makes it clear she’s used up precious resources with her carelessness. He’s furious that she’s wasted his time when he needs every second to track down an arsonist who is escalating dangerously.
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Carlisle has big dreams. She wants to go to culinary school in New York, to get out of her small town and really start to live her life. Winning the monetary prize of the barbecue contest is her ticket out of there and into school. When a small back-yard fire gets out of control, Carlisle can smell her dreams going up in the flames. Chet is a fireman and his team responds promptly to the call. There’s an arsonist loose and Chet knows it’s only a matter of time before there’s a dead body among the gutted homes popping up more and more frequently. Despite the seriousness of both their situations – the sparks fly between Carlisle and Chet, and soon the fire burning between them is too intent to ignore.

This is a really intense story. Despite the rocky start, it was clear to me from the beginning Chet and Carlisle were meant to be. From Carlisle almost burning her house down, to Chet nearly swallowing his tongue each time they came into contact with each other, their chemistry was burning hot and believable. I also enjoyed how Chet didn’t immediately turn into a slick, suave gentleman the instant he felt attracted to Carlisle. He dropped her peace-offering of brownies, he became stoic and silent in her presence. He wasn’t gauche or silly, but like a realistic man got it wrong a few times before he became easier and more charming around Carlisle.

I loved how the author hit the right balance for me between romantic-hero material and realism (ie not a perfect Prince Charming). It made me enjoy this story all the more. This also isn’t your average “guess it immediately” style of mystery. While the blossoming romance between Carlisle and Chet is front and center the plot of the arsonist is not some tame, throw-away thing. I found myself quite intrigued by it and really enjoying trying to guess who it was. The plot was twisty, with a few curve balls I didn’t see coming. I thought this was a really good blend between romance and suspense, this hit a lot of my checks on an excellent story with great characters and a proper plot I could sink my teeth into.

There is also a really strong secondary cast of characters that I thought helped flesh out the story and added extra depth. While I really enjoyed the plot surrounding the arsonist I was a little disappointed that Carlisle fell so easily (initially) into the “stupid heroine” trap. Thoroughly believable – what woman hasn’t acted crazily a time or two around a man? – it still made me wince when Carlisle took the bait, hook line and sinker. Carlisle generally wasn’t “too stupid to live” though and redeemed herself in my eyes with some of her later actions.

Overall I found this an excellent story, with well-drawn characters and a deep plot and with a mystery not easily solved. The romance is strong, but very sweet (only a few kisses toward the end of the story – nothing too steamy), suitable for those who prefer to see the slow build-up in a relationship and not have their romance graphic or fast-paced. A story I’d share happily with friends, family or even older friends I feel this is sure to appeal to a broad range of readers. Strongly recommended.

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Autumn Blessing by Dvora Waysman

October 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

BLESSING
Autumn Blessing by Dvora Waysman
Publisher: Prism Book Group
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (39 pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

Autumn can be a desolate season. For Dorothy, after losing her husband, the autumn of her life stretches before her lonely and uncertain. But a change, a new hobby, and new friends prove this new season to be bountiful with blessings.

How old is too old to reinvent your life?

Grief can turn an active, 60-year-old woman into someone who acts decades older than her true age. If Dorothy lived in a fairy tale she’d make a wish or find a magical amulet and suddenly feel like her old self, but in real life she has to figure out how to feel better on her own. I was intrigued by her gradual transformation and her occasional tumbles into old thought patterns. The path to recovery is rarely a straightforward one, and it was nice to see a character take two steps forward and one step back as she struggles to find her way out of the fog of grief.
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As much as I was rooting for her to find lasting happiness, the change in Dorothy’s habits happens so rapidly that it was a little difficult for me to believe it would be a longterm part of her daily life. When she ignores some troubling information that pops up later on in the plot it had even more trouble believing everything would work out for the best for her. It seems out of character for someone who worries as much as she does earlier on in the plot to ignore the signs that everything might not be as it seems in her world.

Dorothy’s strong relationship with her adult children and grandchildren gives me hope for her future. Ms. Waysman reveals the unbreakable bond between them with such subtle turns of phrases that I felt as if I was eavesdropping onto real conversations. The ending didn’t answer all of my questions, but it was so realistic and heartwarming that it works wonderfully for this tale.

I smiled my way through Autumn Blessing. This warm, gentle story is like a cup of hot tea on a chilly afternoon, and I’d recommend it to anyone who needs to read something to brighten their day.

 

 

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