Review: Delicious

Delicious by Adrianne Lee

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Workaholic Nick Taziano is the proud owner of a successful marketing company in Montana. But his career takes a backseat when he learns his dad plans to remarry his ex. Nick fears she'll break his heart . . . again. And he doesn't like being reunited with her obnoxious daughter-until the all-grown-up beauty kisses him at the engagement party. The kiss might be a mistake, but once he tastes Jane's lips, nothing-not even her famous blueberry pie-compares.

A promising chef at Big Sky Pie, Jane Wilson never, ever wanted to see Nick Taziano again, but he's just been hired to do the pie shop's marketing. How's a girl supposed to bake the best pastries in town when he's a constant reminder of their steamy chemistry? His chocolate eyes and sexy dimples heat up the kitchen-and every part of her body. Jane has no room for a man in her life, yet sometimes the most delicious dishes don't follow the recipe . . .

--My thoughts. Nick is busy with his photography business. He is looking for love though. Jane is busy trying to get her pies going at the pie shop in town, at Big Sky Pie. Unaware that their parents are going to get together again, they collide at a party and sparks fly. They haven't seen each other since they were young and don't recognize each other, and they kiss before they know who each other is.

I love the chemistry between them. It is a fun read, and there is some fun figuring out what will happen and why their parents split up in the first place. Adrianne has made this the perfect read you can read in an afternoon, not too boring where you can sleep through it, the characters are fully carved out, not empty and dull.

You can read this one, it does stand alone on its own. That is awesome. I received this book from the goodreads first reads program in exchange for my honest opinion.



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Review: House of Living Stones

House of Living Stones by Katie Schuermann

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


In the small Illinois town of Bradbury, change doesn't come often, and it certainly doesn't come easily. So when Pastor Fletcher hires Emily Duke as the new choir director at Zion Lutheran Church, he unknowingly sets in motion a chain of events that turns the life of his congregation upside down.

The crusty church secretary, Mrs. Scheinberg, must learn to adjust her curmudgeonly ways. Zion's talented but pompous organist, Evan Ebner, must recognize his shortcomings. Emily must come to terms with her past. Even Pastor Fletcher must face reality when his world is shaken by the baggage Emily brings and by the handsome Zachary Brandt who pursues her.

With its host of lovable and relatable characters, House of Living Stones will find a special place on your bookshelf and in your heart.

-- My thoughts-- This book was so amazing I quickly fell in love with this cast of quirky characters. From the grouchy Mrs. Sheinberg, which I think is my favorite, to the lovable Emily and even Evan. You will love to hate Candice and Geraldine, but it does take all types and they are all in our churches. We might even see a bit in ourselves.

Katie was compared to Jan Karon, but I disagree. I think it was much better. Not so many characters introduced, and a storyline I can follow that didn't get so crazy. Many times I couldn't get over how amazingly good and rich this book was with characters and descriptions. Written so well, I read it in one setting.

I really loved when it said that he held onto grudges like they were treasures. Isn't that the truth. That really hit home. Don't we tend to do that? This book is so truth and scripture based, as well as lots of songs in it, I found myself singing along.

Ms. Schuermann definitely has a bright future ahead of her in writing! I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a good new town to get invested in! Look to Bradbury!



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