Review: The Good Father

The Good Father by Diane Chamberlain
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Good Father.... where to start. The first chapter was shocking! I couldn't wait to find out why Travis would leave a note in his daughter's pocket and leave her with Erin, a woman they met in a coffee shop. That is about all Travis knows about Erin.

The book has three different perspectives. Erin is a woman in her 30's separated from her husband. Trying hard to cope with her 4 year old daughter's death. Travis is trying to make a good life for himself and his daughter, and Robin, is Bella's mother --

You will find out why Travis and Robin aren't together and why Robin acts as if Bella never even existed. You will come to a conclusion about Travis, is he really a good father?

Also Erin will maybe be able to come to terms with her daughter's death. If there ever is such a thing. In between you will meet lots of little characters that will grow on you too. A barista at the coffee shop, Nando -- and everyone in between.

Enjoy you will come away knowing who is a good father, and who maybe isn't!

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Review: Rainshadow Road

Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lisa Kleypas never disappoints and Rainshadow Road is no different. She starts out with a bang and keeps you on the edge of your chair the whole time!

Lucy thinks she has found Mr Right in Kevin. However after three years of living together, Kevin drops a bombshell. He doesn't think they are right for each other. He has found someone else. HER YOUNGER SISTER! Can you believe it? Off we go on this fantastic ride called Rainshadow Road.

All the signs seem to point to Lucy and Sam, but Sam has a fear of hurting women and commitments. His parents were not the best example in the world. After having Kevin break Lucy's heart she doesn't want anything to do with relationships any more. Figures she is better off with her glass making ALONE.

However Lucy ends up needing a caregiver and who better than Sam!

Enjoy this book, it will delight you every step of the way! You will want to savor it and wish it didn't end so quick.

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Review: The World We Found

The World We Found by Thrity Umrigar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wished it would have ended differently. However, Umrigar has a way with words that won't disappoint. This is my first book by her but I can tell you that it won't be my last!

Armaiti did the unthinkable, she moved to the US and married an American. She moved onto a different life. However, when she is struck with brain cancer she wants to see her college friends one last time. Will the 3 of them be able to make it to the US to see her?

Laleh married Adish and has 2 children. She is in to go to the US. Laleh feels compelled to go, she feels responsible for the brain tumor in a sense. You will have to read the book to find out why though!

Kavita has had her own struggles. She always felt as if she was in love with Armaiti. Will this be her chance to tell her? Obviously because of her choices she has had her own trials. I don't even know if she ever even told the other girls about her sexual preferences.

Most of the book revolves around Nishta and her overbearing, controlling husband. He is very set that she not be going to America. However help might come in the most unlikely way.

Umrigar saves the best for last. Your heart will beating very fast, wondering will they make it? I love books about friendships, relationships, so this one had me hooked. However, it left me feeling a little bit as if, this is it? But I still loved the writing style and this won't be my last Umrigar book!

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Review: I'd Tell You But Then I'd Have to Kill You

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute story, kind of like a Harry Potter of spies and for girls. Really grabbed my attention from the very beginning.

I enjoyed this story, not much to say. Teenage girls would love fashion themselves to be a Gallagher Girl, I know my three would! A lot of it you just laugh at, I mean these girls really seem a bit more grown up than most.

Good for a good laugh and fun to dream about though. A typical romance. Good beach read -- would be a good one to pop in for a fun gift...

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Review: Chai Tea Sunday

Chai Tea Sunday by Heather A. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All is well that ends well. In this wonderful story we have a young married couple, that can't seem to bring children into this world. However, one day they are successful. A little girl will be joining them soon. They both crave children, as a teacher Nicky loves children with such a passion.

When she has 2 months to go before their little girl will be born, Nicky suddenly goes into labor. But even more devestating is she is born with a rare disease and only lives a handful of hours.

Carrying this grief, Eric and Nicky deal with it in different ways, separating themselves which ultimately ends their relationship. So Nicky goes to Africa to help teach at an orphanage for 3 months.

Nicky has read everything about Africa that she thought would prepare her for living there. But she had so much to learn. They don't have the same freedoms as other countries, so many things. However, Nicky and the kids quickly develop a friendship and trust. The director of the orphanage seems to have an anger problem and that is where Nicky steps in.

Read find out how Nicky copes with the baby girl Ella's untimely death, how she adjusts to Africa and how she deals with her marriage ending.

I gave it 4 stars because in some places I felt a gap and a bit rushed.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: The Invention of Lefse

The Invention Of Lefse: A Christmas Story by Larry Woiwode
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Size doesn't matter, but content and being able to understand what is going on in a book DOES. I so wanted to like this easy to read cute book. The cover is gorgeous! I was looking for a story to maybe start a family tradition. What I got, I still am wondering.

For much of the story I couldn't understand at all what was going on but a bunch of complaining and nonsense. I got it on the last few pages. Disjointed and jumbled too much for this reader's tastes.

I wanted to like Mette but I just didn't feel any kind of connection. The whole book seemed rushed.

Intentions good but I felt it fell a bit short.

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Review: That's Why I'm Here

That's Why I'm Here: The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story by Chris Spielman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a powerful moving story of an NFL football player and his journey with his wife Steph and her cancer. What an inspiration!

I thought it would be a lot of football talk. Well there is! But it is fascinating and it goes somewhere and also explains how Chris dealt with Steph's cancer the way he did.

Grab a box or two of kleenex you will need it. We all already know the story, so we know it won't end in a fairytale. But we see that Chris has soldiered on. From dealing with Steph's dad dying, that helped Chris a bit. Their families both were solid support and I believe that was vital in their story. As well as other families.

Since Steph was already in the spotlight, she used her illness to help others, inspire others and be a blessing. Her faith shined through, even in this book.

Hopefully others will read this book, maybe in the midst of their own storm similiar to this one, and be inspired and help them through their tough times as well. Leaning on God, is the greatest thing Chris and Steph did.

God bless them and the kids and families.

I received a copy of this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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