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Book Review: Jilted

Book Review: Jilted by Varina Denman  Lynda Turner has struggled with depression since her husband abandoned her and their young daughter fifteen years ago. Yet unexpected hope awakens when a local ex-convict shows interest. As long-hidden secrets resurface, Lynda must fight for her emotional stability and for a life in which the shadow and shame is replaced by the light of love.  Jilted is the story of a woman who has lost the joy of living, of a man determined to draw her back toward happiness and of a town that must-once and for all- leave the past where it belongs. It is a gentle reminder that all things can work together for good.  Jilted is Book 3 of the Mended Hearts Series, which you can find out more about here . I did read Jilted before the other two but though the stories are entertwined, the author does a great job of making connections for you so I didn't feel like I was missing out by reading book 3 last.  I think as someone who has seen their f

Show Us Your Books May Edition

Show Us Your Books is here, get your Goodreads account ready because you'll want to be adding these to your "To Read" list!  May seemed like a crazy month but now, looking back and compared to June, May was a breeze! I managed to read a TON, thanks to the hammock I got as a mother's day present, which has this magical pull it seems to put on me, makes me forget any household chores that need to be done and holds me captive and makes me lay down and read. I can't say I hate it. I also read poolside while the kids swam close by a couple of times, which is always so fun. Summer reading is my favorite- a little sun on my shoulders, the kids are always having fun and I get to just lay back and read. It's the best of all things!  I've put the books I read in May into 2 groups: First, that ones I would very highly recommend and am still thinking about, weeks after finishing them:  I posted my review for Sweetbitter last week, so be sure to check out my

Book Review: Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler

If you've seen me raving about a certain book on Instagram , Twitter or my new best friend, Litsy (Follow me @JenniferJR) there's a really good reason why.  Because this little gem is amazing, simply put. Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler - It's set in New York, with lots of wine and food mixed in. Really, there's everything to love about that combination.  First I have to tell you that the fact that this book exists is a great story in itself. Author Stephanie Danler was a waitress in a popular eatery in the West Village, when she pitched her book idea to a customer. That customer happened to be a publisher, who was blown away by the story and thus, Danler was given an unprecedented 6 figure two-book deal by Knopf Publishing. It's basically Cinderella in author world. There was a lot of build up and hype over this and the book totally lives up to it.  It's the story of Tess- a brave yet scared and clueless 20-something who moves to New York

Sunday's on the Phone with Monday

Let's talk about a wonderful novel, shall we? I just so happen to have one to share with you:  I have always been a follower of family drama, probably because I am at pro at the sport by now, but mainly, because I love discovering the emotions that fuel the human condition. And families have it all: trust, love, hatred, unconditional ties, forgiveness and time. And this book has all of that. About the book: Claudio and Matilde are a couple with 3 daughters, one of whom needs a new heart and another who is adopted. Claudio goes to great depths to keep his family together but sometimes that means keeping secrets at the risk of hurting the same people he wants to keep close. The characters are all impossibly unique. Just when you think you've got them figured out, the author digs a little deeper and explains their emotions in a way that is totally engaging and intriguing: A little about the author: Christine Reilly lives in New York City. She has taught at Sarah Lawr