Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks Zondervan (December 1, 2008)This is not my typical reading choice however it was a riveting story with characters that find their way into a reader’s imagination and set up housekeeping. Kaitlan stumbles […]
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Book Review
Remember to Forget by Deborah Raney – My Review
Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks Howard Books (February 6, 2007)Maggie Anderson is trapped by an abusive boyfriend, all alone in the midst of New York city. He controls her every move and dictates their social circles. Then […]
Continue reading »A Cousin’s Promise by Wanda Brunstetter – My Review
Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks Barbour Books (March 1, 2009)Lorraine and Wayne have been courting and promised to marry one day. As a gift to her, Wayne arranges a trip for a group of her cousins and […]
Continue reading »If Tomorrow Never Comes by Marlo Schalesky – My Review
Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks Multnomah Books (March 17, 2009)Kinna and Jimmy first found each other on a nearly deserted stretch of Monterey beach. At 10 and 11 romance was certainly not in their minds. Jimmy still […]
Continue reading »Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly – My Review
Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks Grand Central Publishing (February 9, 2009)Being partial to historical novels, it is rare that I find one I truly dislike. This book is no exception to the rule though I did find […]
Continue reading »Katt’s in the Cradle by Ginger Kolbaba and Christy Scannell – My Review
Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks Howard Books (February 3, 2009)This book could manage quite well on it’s own but as a stickler for reading books in order I am disappointed to have come into this mid or […]
Continue reading »Red, White, and Blue by Laura Hayden – My Review
Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks Tyndale House (February 5, 2009)Emily Rousseau Benton and Kate Rosen are best friends yet the environments they grew up in are millions of miles apart. Having spent much of their friendship years […]
Continue reading »Diamonds in the Shadow by Caroline Cooney – My Review
Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks WaterBrook Press (March 17, 2009)Teens and adults alike will enjoy this mystery, adventure all the while learning about the genocides and civil wars that have recently plagued many African countries. Cooney presents […]
Continue reading »Lost in Las Vegas by Melody Carlson – My Review
Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks Zondervan (February 1, 2009)In this most recent chronicle of the girls adventures, the Holidays are nearly upon them along with ran extended break from school. Most of the girls have plans to […]
Continue reading »Wind Dancer by Jamie Carie – My Review
Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks B&H Books (January 1, 2009)Feisty, headstrong Isabelle Renoir faces a pre-revolutionary war society that frowns upon women who fend for themselves. Even the indigenous peoples she lives among for a period of […]
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