1. Engagements by J. Courtney Sullivan
I did not care for this book at all. I was swept in by the synopsis on the book jacket. It was a story about a ring and the engagements that followed over 100 years. I thought that sounded romantic. A great deal of the book was a true story about the woman who coined the phrase A Diamond is Forever. Unfortunately, it was boring. The best part of the book was that it was several individual stories that ended up being tied together at the end. One of the stories was about two gay men that got married. I don't support that so it definitely put a damper on the book for me.
2. Stella Bain by Anita Shreve
This was one of those bargain books picked up on the clearance table at the book store. It's historical fiction and involves a woman dealing with amnesia during the war. It's been a little while since I read it, but I remember it being quite clean and language free. I enjoyed it and would recommend anyone who enjoys historical fiction to read it.
3. A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
I've ready this book a few times before. It's totally unrealistic and very light reading, but it's so enjoyable to read. If you liked the movie Kate & Leopold, you'll love this book. They have a very similar story line. It has some graphic detail in it, but I suffered through it. (Ha!) There's also a bit of language. If you want to relax and get lost in romance without having to think too much, this is the book for you.
4. Whisper Beach by Shelley Noble
This was a Kindle deal I got for a good price. I had read all the actual books I had lying around here, so I decided to pick up my Kindle after a long hiatus. It wasn't the best book I've ever read, but it was worth the $1.99 I paid for it. It's a reunion of the past with a lot of secrets that are gradually revealed. Some parts were predictable, but most of the secrets turned out differently than I'd guessed. It's a little over-dramatic, but I guess that's needed to hold your attention. It was worth reading but nothing I'd strongly recommend.
5. The Lake by Annalisa Grant
What a mistake! I didn't realize this was young adult until after I started it. It was another Kindle deal. (Free, I think.) I justified reading it by thinking that it could still be enjoyable and would be clean and free from too much sex or language. Maybe it's because I'm not a teen, but the plot was horrible, the characters weren't believable, and it was quite boring. Worst of all, it ends in a cliffhanger. It like totally stops. Then it tells you to buy the next book. With the first book being so horrible, I certainly didn't want to waste time reading the second (which I hear also ends in a cliffhanger)! So, I ended up googling to find out what happens to one of the main characters. I found out and called it quits. I won't give any spoilers here, but if you want to know, email me and I'll tell you what happens!
6. The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck
Another Kindle purchase, I enjoyed this one. It has some religious themes to it, which means that it's very clean and wholesome. I wouldn't recommend reading the synopsis, as it gives away way too much of the plot. I'll tell you that it's about an engaged wedding planner with no family to call her own. It has flashbacks to a couple different time periods, which is interesting. I definitely connected with the characters and felt like I knew them. Another lighthearted book, I would recommend this one.
7. The Friends We Keep by Susan Mallery
This was the best of all the books I've read recently. My mom bought the book for me because she liked the cover. (She obviously doesn't know you're not supposed to judge a book that way.) It's about three 30-something women and the stress and struggles of everyday life. They rely on one another through their trials. There's a lot going on and there's no time to get bored. There's no way anyone in real life has this much drama going on at one time, but that's why books are more interesting than real life. Some of the outcomes are different than I guessed, so it wasn't too predictable. It ends just a little too quickly, but things are definitely resolved in the epilogue. I enjoyed the writing style of the author and plan on looking for more things by her. This is a good read. Give it a try.
I'd love to hear your thoughts if you've read any of these. What have you been reading lately? I just started another Kindle deal that is, unfortunately, part of a series. (I think all those Kindle deals are parts of a series to get you to buy more down the road.) But since all 3 books are $1.99 each, I figured I'd give the first one a try. I'm always game for good Kindle deals, if anyone has any recommendations.
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