In Standing Still by Kelly Simmons, Claire trades in the life of a journalist for that of a stay-at-home mom. Late one night Claire hears a noise on the roof, goes upstairs and discovers an intruder in her daughters room trying to abduct her. Claire utters three words which would change her life forever, “Take [...]
In The Next Thing On My List by Jill Smolinksi June Parker attends a Weight Watchers meeting that will change her life – but not how you would think. She gives a ride home to Marissa whom she’s only met for the first time that night. As Marissa reaches behind her for a taco soup [...]
In Haunting Bombay by Shilpa Agarwal, the home of thirteen-year-old Pinky is full of secrets. Having lost her mother in infancy and given up by her father, Pinky lives with her aunt and uncle and three boy cousins in Bombay, in what used to be a beautiful colonial home. Her aunt, having lost her own [...]
I have been wanting to read a Sandra Dallas novel for a long time given the fact that a dozen of you have recommended her to me. And now I’ve had a chance to read her newest book, Prayers for Sale and, wow, what a talented author. It’s books like these that remind me why [...]
A Disobedient Girl by Ru Freeman is a story of women, servitude, love and betrayal, desire, class, prejudice, fate, tragedy, the human spirit and how entire families can change course with just one decision.
Two stories are told in this book. One of Latha, who’s story spans several decades from her childhood to adulthood. She has [...]
