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The Story of Arthur Truluv
The Story of Arthur Truluv: A Novel
by Elizabeth Berg
A Family Brought Together (6/16/2017)
Since it has been a long time since I have read an Elizabeth Berg novel, I jumped at the chance and I wasn't disappointed. As always, her character development was excellent and the story flowed to perhaps a predictable, yet satisfying conclusion.
The familiar formula of the …more
Ashes of Fiery Weather
Ashes of Fiery Weather
by Kathleen Donohoe
Hoping for More (3/19/2016)
Having lost my Irish fireman uncle to the work of an arsonist, I eagerly chose this book. At times, I was not disappointed with the choice, but, at times, it did not deliver.
Fewer main characters more fully developed would have strengthened the book. Perhaps, a more in …more
The Two-Family House
The Two-Family House
by Lynda Cohen Loigman
The Two-Family House (11/7/2015)
Although the prologue alerted me to the main thread of the story, I thought that this was a good read.
While some of the characters were not fully developed, the main characters were engaging. It was easy to like Helen and Abe; it was easy to hope that Mort and Rose would …more
Broken Promise
Broken Promise: A Thriller
by Linwood Barclay
A Good Read (6/26/2015)
This entertaining book introduces you to a cast of quirky characters who are brought together by a series of events in their hometown of Promise Falls.
Main character David Harwood struggles to bring order to his personal life, but he becomes part of complicated family and …more
Blue Stars
Blue Stars
by Emily Gray Tedrowe
War as an Equalizer (1/2/2015)
The refined college professor Ellen is thrust into the role of military mom when her legal ward unexpectedly enlists. This brings her into the world of the coarse Lacey who is married a military man. Serious injuries to their family members bring them together at Walter …more
The Deepest Secret
The Deepest Secret
by Carla Buckley
The Deepest Secret (1/8/2014)
Eve Lattimore worked so hard to keep her family together and one rainy night's tragic occurrence illuminated the reality that each family member was an island harboring secrets against the backdrop of a medical condition that impacted each of their lives.

I enjoyed this …more
The Shock of The Fall
The Shock of The Fall: (originally published in hardcover in USA as Where the Moon Isn't)
by Nathan Filer
where the moon isn't (10/22/2013)
This debut novel was a jigsaw puzzle that caught your attention at the beginning and proceeded to put the pieces in place as pages were turned. The author puts you into Matthew's mind and from that vantage point all the other characters, their experiences and their foibles …more
Bitter River
Bitter River: A Bell Elkins Novel
by Julia Keller
Bitter River (7/7/2013)
When I was notified that I would be reviewing this book, I read Julia Keller's debut novel so I was already familiar with Belfa Elkins and the complex characters surrounding her in Ackers Gap.
I thought that this was a good read with story lines weaving their way throughout …more
A Thousand Pardons
A Thousand Pardons
by Jonathan Dee
A Thousand Pardons (11/10/2012)
I always am fascinated by the ability of a male writers to develop a plausible female character and I believe that Jonathan Dee accomplished that task. Helen was believable and likeable as the main character who faced with adversity copes and indeed excels as she recreates …more
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