Misfortune Cookie

Misfortune Cookie by Michele Gorman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh Hannah how I love you! Hannah is one of my favorite leading ladies. She makes me laugh non-stop. She is clumsy, awkward at times and just generally like me. This is the second book where Hannah follows her boyfriend from London to Hong Kong. Sam doesn't ask her to move, but she does. Might be a bit easier that when she just up and moved from the US to London, not knowing anyone there, or even having a job lined up.

Once again Hannah didn't get a work permit but she stumbled upon the perfect job. A fashion designer's assistant assistant. Can Hannah keep from fowling up this one? When she moves to Hong Kong in the hopes of moving in with, falling in love with and marrying Sam, her dreams come crashing down on her when he tells her that he will be on location at another job, but will be able to visit every so often.

The only thing that cushions that blow is the fact that Hannah's best friend from the States, Stacy, is coming to Hong Kong too to work and therefore Hannnah now has an ally in Hong Kong.

Hannah learns a lot about herself, life and what she is all about while in Hong Kong. In fact it looks like Hong Kong was the best move ever for her. Things are great with Sam, or are they?

Read this book. You DON'T want to miss out. I am telling you, Michele is so awesome at writing. It went way too quick and I am sad. I need another Hannah fix SOON! Michele really leaves you dangling on this one with so many questions!!!

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Review: Caring for a Loved One with Cancer

Caring for a Loved One with Cancer by June Hunt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a must. These days, everyone knows someone with cancer, so this book would be a huge blessing to them. I know because I know someone that has cancer and this really opened my eyes and helped me think of more ways I could be a blessing to them.

June's use of verses for all 50 ways to care for your loved one was beautiful. What an amazing thing to have gone through it and be a blessing to so many. Indeed "a word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver" Proverbs 25:11.

Such a beautiful cover too, brings a tranquility to me when I see it.

After the 50 different ways to care for your loved one during cancer, June talks about not forgetting the children and some other important inforation, including if you don't know Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

Would be a good book to put in a basket of a family going through a time like this, whether they have cancer or some other serious illness.

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Review: Unbinding the Heart

Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love by Agapi Stassinopoulos


One sitting, 2 hours total. Done. Agapi has a way with words, that makes you say that's me, that's me. You will love her story, her mom's words of wisdom will stay with you forever. Unbinding your heart, what does that mean? Read this book, you will be touched forever.

"Take care of your capital" --- so many other brilliant words of wisdom in this book. What an excellent gift for all the women in your life.

Make sure you go online and check out Agapi's website, thesevengoddesses.com --


Fantastically brilliant!

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Review: All Our Worldly Goods

All Our Worldly Goods by Irène Némirovsky
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

Thank goodness it is over! What was promising from the blurb on the back cover to be a good book, quickly fell short. A multigenerational love/war story, gone bad quickly.

Agnes and Pierre are engaged to other people, but they get married despite all the controversy. Simone, who Pierre was engaged to becomes an owner in his family factory, instead of Pierre. Pierre's grandpa can't forgive him for marrying Agnes.

And the story goes on, and on and on. Underneath all these boring layers, I feel there is a sweeping love story, something beautiful. However I think it got lost in translation.

Still, I smile, because it is over.

Received a free copy on goodreads.

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Monday Musings!

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So my reading plans for this week are to read: All Our Worldly Goods by Irene Nemirovsky The Train of Small Mercies by David Rowell Healing Hearts by Beth Wiseman The Legacy by Katherine Webb The Witch of Hebron by Kames Howard Kunstler The Opposite of Art by Athol Dickson White Truffles in Winter by N.M. Kelby What is your's?

Review: Woodrose Mountain

Evie comes down the hill, refreshed from her run only to have Brodie Thorne interrupt her peace. Brodie is always on the opposite side of Evie. If she said it was black he would say it is white. So what he could want puzzled Evie. When she led him up to the small apartment she has over String Fever, the bead shop she works in, she wonders what she had done to make him upset again. However Evie is blown away to find out he wants her to help in the rehabilitation of his daughter who was seriously injured in a car accident that left another girl dead and another boy, Charlie in hot water. Evie doesn't think she can open her heart again to doing physical therapy again. Ever since her adopted daughter Cassie passed away, Evie has been running from her former life. But will Brodie and his mother, Katherine, Evie's good friend end up getting Evie to help Taryn regain some of what she lost? The dynamics are all set for a perfect explosion. Tension between Evie and Brodie becomes more than just hatred; it might actually appear to border something on the dreaded L word... When Evie runs into Charlie and enlists his help in Taryn's physical therapy, Brodie is livid. How can Evie have the boy responsible for this mess help, in his own home no less? These small gems in your hands, so perfect to read. Especially in one sitting. RaeAnne Thayne builds such a wonderful little world in Hope's Crossing. I myself am from Colorado so I really enjoyed the fall descriptions. It is beyond beautiful and Thayne did the descriptions justice. This one is the second of three about Hope's Crossing, but you can read each one without reading Blackberry Summer, but it does help to have that background. I know for me personally the last one will come out and my time will end at Hope's Crossing way too quick. But until it does, it will be fun to speculate who the last book will be about!! Thanks Ms Thayne for a wonderful read.

Review: Life Changing Conversations

Life-Changing Conversations: 7 Strategies for Talking About What Matters Most by Sarah Rozenthuler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Could be life changing for anyone! Lots of practical advice, several different scenarios gone over that each person might be able to put themselves into. Marriage, jobs, confrontations in almost every part of our lives.

I never thought about conversations as being that deep or that much work! I really liked the job one though. I am not sure in marriage if it should be I am going to do what I want. That is my reasoning for the 4 stars. When you are married, it isn't just about you.

The Bible was quoted in here, so maybe it should be quoted for marriage help too. That isn't what the Bible wants you to do. Also, the Bible clearly states the heart is wicked. So be careful when listening to your heart.

The excercises in the back are thought provoking and will lead you onto a richer deeper communication with others.

I received a copy on netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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