Jencey's Writer's Corner

A Risk Worth Taking was recommended to me by my mother.   The author is the son of the famous author Rosamunde Pilcher. Synopsis: Dan has recently been downsized from his job.    He has moved his family to the suburbs of London.   His wife Jackie picks up the slack by getting a job with Rebecca Towelworth Designs.   Is there more going on with her job than meets the eye?   They have three children Josh, Nina, and Millie.   The girls hate their school and constantly complain to their father.   Meanwhile Josh spends most of his nights out at clubs and a low paying job.   All of the sudden Dan sees an article about a company looking for assistance in Women’s Weekly.   What happens when Dan decides to check out the company?   And how will this affect the family? My Thoughts:   I wish I could tell you that the son’s writing is as good as the mothers.    I was not impressed.   I had a hard time ge...

Jane Porter’s second novel in the Brennan Sisters series is a joy to read and share.   Thank you to Berkley Books and Book Sparks PR for sending me a copy for a review. Synopsis: Kit is the good daughter.   She is the peacemaker of the family and helps out with her mom’s illness.    She also teaches high school English at Memorial. Lately, Kit is feeling restless and is about to turn forty.    Recent events in her life make her wonder if she will ever find marriage and   a family?   On a holiday at the beach house in Capitola; Kit meets a man who appears to come from the wrong side of the tracks.   Her friends warn her to stay away but will she?    Then a student in her classroom is having difficulties at home.   Will Kit be able to help her? My Thoughts: This novel is a page turner.   Ms. Porter brings her characters to life with her wonderful descriptions and witty insides.   I could not ha...

Everyone Worth Knowing is Lauren Weisberger’s second novel.   Is it as good as the first one? Synopsis: Bette Robinson has been slaving away at her job as an investment banker for five years.    She can’t stand her job and is thrilled to put in her two weeks notice, and enjoys her free time.   Bette has more time for her friend Penelope and her Uncle Will.   One night she agrees to meet Will for a dinner to promote his book where she meets Kelly from Kelly and Associates.    Kelly offers her a job as a party planner which takes Bette into a whole new world.   But is it a world she wants to be in?   Bette also runs into an old college classmate Abby who happens to know her every move she makes.    Will this help or hurt Bette’s new job? My Thoughts: I am a huge fan of Lauren’s work.   I felt that his novel was enjoyable for me.     Lauren is great about writing about characters that show gr...

Laura Dave’s  novel is an interesting read.   Thank you to Penguin for sending this novel to me. Synopsis: Annie sat down to watch her favorite movie Roman Holiday.   There is one catch; every time she watches the movie something bad happens.   So the movie is often pulled out with some hesitation.   After recently watching the movie her husband Nick arrives to tell her that he wants to separate.   He needs freedom to explore what he truly wants.   Annie is devastated and goes out at the encouragement of her best friend Jordan.   She goes to the usual hotel for a drink and meets an unusual bar tender.    They soon develop a relationship which leads to a very unusual family.   Who will she choose the bar tender or Nick? How will her career play into her decision? My Thoughts: As I said that this novel was an interesting read.    The plot is the most fascinating aspect of the novel.   Would you cho...

  I received this novel as a gift.   This is my first time reading sharing her work. Synopsis:   The first case we hear about is the case of the murder of John Dresser.   Three boys are accused of the crime.   Pieces from this case are woven throughout the novel.   The other case is the murder of Jemima Hastings.   Acting Inspector Superintendent Isabelle Ardery has asked Thomas Lynley to help out in the investigation and help her work with his team.   He consents to assist in the investigation that seems a little over Isabel’s head.   Meredith Powell who is a friend of Jemima’s also conducts her own investigation focusing on Gordon Jossie and Gina Dickens.    Gordon is one of Jemima’s exboyfriends who seems very suspicious.   Who killed Jemima?   Will inspector Lynley be able to help Isabelle? My Thoughts: When I first saw this novel I couldn’t believe how long it was.      I feel that ...