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Can You Ever Forgive?

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In Night Road by Kristin Hannah a car crash meets with disastrous results, and changes the lives of all involved. I remember visiting Kristin on tour for this novel.   I didn’t know if I would be interested in it.   Especially the discussion was about a group of teens!   I was so wrong! Synopsis: Alexa (Lexie) Baill moves to Port George and Pine Island area near Seattle.   She will live with her Great Aunt Eva .   Lexie is used to starting at new schools and having to navigate a new school when living with her foster families.   In her first class she meets Zack Faraday and   there is a spark between them.   Then later that day at lunch time she looks for a place to sit for lunch and meets his twin sister Mia.   Lexie is asked to make a choice between both Mia and Zack by their mother Judith (Jude) Faraday.   Choosing one way or the other could have great consequences.   What will happen when Lexie makes her choice?   And who will it affect? My Thoughts:   I

What is Included in the Whole Enchilada?

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Thank you to Harper Collins for a copy of The Whole Enchilada by Diane Mott Davidson.   I am familiar with this author from seeing many of her novels in the bookstore or on the shelves at libraries.    Diane writes what many know as foodie mysteries.   This type of mystery is a first for me. Synopsis:   Goldy is preparing for her son’s birthday party.   Her catering business will handle the food for the event.   A good event could mean good prospects for her catering business!   She is also excited to see her friend Holly who she has not seen in a while.   They are getting back together to celebrate both of their sons’ birthdays.   Holly has been rather secretly recently and Goldy wants to know what is going on.    Before she has the chance to ask; Holly collapses at the party and dies.   Now she has many questions with no answers.   How will they help the Great Meadows police department investigate? My Thoughts:   I had never read a foodie mystery before.   The

In My Mailbox for September 21, 2014

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Good Afternoon!  I hope you all have enjoyed your week!  This week has been busy with lots of reading and writing!  I also threw in a little dog sitting.  Just a reminder don't forget the Kindle Fire HDX giveaway!  So what is in the mail this week? The Perfect Homecoming by Julia London The September Bride by Kathryn Springer Damsels in Distress by Laura Kenyon Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty I am currently reading: