unrequited love.

Who doesn't love a book filled with weird characters? Ones that are outrageous, yet steady enough to relate to. I do, I do!

The beginning of "Menu for Romance" by Kaye Dacus, is set at the Vul de Ciel in Bonneterre, Louisiana, where our main chicky, Meredith Guidry is rather distraught by the fact that her thirty-fourth New Year's has arrived and she still has never been kissed. (You would be too). She's in love with a co-worker, (NEVER a good idea, but who can help it?) and he hasn't showed any return in affection in the past eight years, so she's feeling a bit hopeless. Our heroine vows that this year is going to be different! And it will, I promise you that.

It's a darling story of an unrequited love that may not be so unrequited after all!

Gunn, you got it going on.

As a girl, 14-15ish, I adored the Christy Miller Series by author Robin Jones Gunn. Then I went on to loving the Christy and Todd the college years. Yay for Gunn to come out with another amazing series, aka Katie Weldon Series. This chick has a knack for captivating readers and getting them excited for each fabulous upcoming book. "Coming Attractions" was no exception.

I honestly feel that I should not get into the specifics, I don't want to ruin it for anyone. Let just say this: took me one day to read, LOVED it. Surprised by the ending, LOVED it. I'd say it's the best of the series, hands down. Did I mention I LOVED it?

questions.

"The Sacredness of QUESTIONING Everything," just the title makes you want to rip it open, eh? We are all human, and humans tend to question everything from birth. Think childhood: "What's that?" "What does it do?" "Why is it doing that?"...etc, children are inquisitive to the point of annoyance. Let's go back to that shall we?

David Dark (author) is a fabulous writer. He is careful, and firm and writes in a way that readers can relate too. His book shows us that we should not be afraid to question anything, even things we have believed all of our lives. Just because we question it, does not mean we will not believe the same as we always have. It helps us look outside of the box. 

Dark is challenging and entertaining. Open it up, it's not scary, I promise!

Devotional Thoughts for Athletes!

I am not going to say that Lisa Harris' new devotional series is strictly just for the guys, they are designed with every sports fan in mind! "Power Up!: Links, Diamond & Outdoor" (they are three separate books), are really great! These devotional books combine the popularity and high interest of sports with enduring value of biblical principles. Using the language of sports to address real needs, challenge, encourage, and guide the reader toward a closer walk with Jesus and a better understanding of how to live for Him!

knit lit!

In the most recent addition to author Beth Pattillo’s “knit lit” series, the ladies of the Sweetgum Knit Lit Society are reading and discussing some of the great fictional romances. This of course, leads to a debate. What is love to each of them!

They begin to focus on their own personal lives, and the issues they face, ESPECIALLY their relationships with men. We readers get the inside scoop on this extraordinary group of women.

Extremely entertaining and has something for everyone!

let go and let GOD.

We have all heard the phrase “Let go, and let God.” With this phrase in mind there is a lesson to be learned while reading the hilarious comedy “Never a Bride” by author Rene Gutteridge. I will let you figure it out for yourself, but TRUST ME, when you read this book it will be the most entertaining lesson you have ever learned!

Jessie, the heroine and star of the book, is a wisecracking, sarcastic gal that you definitely want to get to know!

Hollywood Car Wash.

Author Lori Culwell's recent novel, "Hollywood Car Wash" is light, fun, and an enjoyable ride! A fabulous story of a heroine's journey into the tempting, yet hellish, world of Hollywood stardom would seem rather trite for anyone who can pick up a tabloid or online gossip rag. Culwell weaves this story in such a way as to glorify the darker aspects of Hollywood, and in doing so, captures beautifully our heroine's confusion, heartbreak, and loneliness.

If you are into celeb gossip and like a good read, this book is for you!