Tag: relationships.

Review of “With This Ring” by Patricia Kay

October 22, 2016 / Linda Laughlin / 0 Comments

Love

Love is something we all dream of finding and some never do. This author takes us on a search for the elusive emotion. But not all love is the same and sometimes we have to examine what we feel, what we need and want.

The Author, Patricia Kay

Patricia Kay gives us a great story, keeping us entertained while showing us the different faces of love.

With This Ring

In “With this Ring”, Amy grew up with parents who loved her, but most of all they loved each other. Sam, a wildlife photographer, was not so lucky. When love came, Amy was ready to embrace it but Sam took a little longer to realize that Amy was the love of his life. One more assignment and they would be married but then the unthinkable happens. Sam is on assignment trying for that one in a million picture and suddenly he is falling down a mountainside. They don’t recover the body, but Amy is told there is no way Sam could have survived.

Justin is Sam’s best friend and he has been a little in love with Amy since Sam introduced them. It is only natural that Justin would be there for Amy and he can’t help falling more in love with this amazing woman.

Two years later and Amy has allowed herself to move on. Sam will always be the love of her life but Sam is dead. Sweet, dependable, loving Justin wants to marry Amy and she does love him. He has been there for her, her best friend so she accepts his proposal.

One morning Amy opens the door expecting to see Justin, only to find Sam. Does Amy marry the man who is always beside her, always ready to love and care for her, or does she go where her heart leads her, back to her one true love?

This was a great read and gives you an insight into the many facets of love. Don’t miss this story of survival, love and friendship.

Happy reading, Linda

Review of “The Wedding Trap” by Adrienne Bell

June 30, 2016 / Linda Laughlin / 0 Comments

Something for us less than perfect people!

This book is fast paced and written for less than perfect people like me. Adrienne Bell captured the perfect heroine, a little overweight and insecure, with a mother she loves but doesn’t get along with. This is a fun read!

A fun read!

In “The Wedding Trap”, Beth Bradley is backed into a corner, or so she thinks. Her best friend is getting married and she is to be her Maid of Honor. Beth couldn’t be happier for Isobel, except her ex-boyfriend is the best man. Who wants to show up at the wedding without a date when their ex is involved? So, she brings out her make believe boy friend, Charlie. No one believes Charlie really exists, so she has to find a man to play Charlie and the trouble and fun begins.

Is he using her or is she using him?

She suspects he is a car thief, but oh what a car thief, with the perfect body wrapped in an expensive Italian suit. He is CIA, sent to investigate a mobster who just happens to be related to the bride. What better cover than to be the boyfriend of the Maid of Honor?

There is one mishap after another and you will laugh as you fall in love with Beth and Charlie (aka Alex). The nice thing is that Alex, in spite of Beth’s ability to stumble into trouble, has fallen madly in love with her.

A great love story with a little mystery thrown in! I highly recommend this book. Happy Reading, Linda

Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf

November 26, 2015 / Linda Laughlin / 0 Comments

A friend of mine handed me this book and told me she thought anyone over a certain age would find it interesting. I found it disturbing and oddly very sad.

The story is about two lonely people who have lost their spouses. It is set in Holt, Colorado and tells the story of Addie and Louis, who live two doors down from one another. Addie pays Louis an unexpected visit. She tells him she is lonely, has trouble sleeping and she wants to ask if he would come and spend the nights with her. She is quick to explain that she isn’t interested in a sexual relationship, she just wants someone to talk to and share her empty bed.

They embark on a relationship that quickly turns into a special friendship. It is impossible to keep a secret in a small town and soon everyone is talking. When Addie’s son starts having financial and marital problems he brings his 6 year son Jamie, to visit Grandma. Addie and Louis discontinue their sleepovers until Jamie gets settled in. Louis and the boy soon bond and Louis is teaching Jamie to play ball and introducing him to a rescue dog. One night after Louis is back doing sleep overs, a storm comes up and Jamie ends up in bed with the older couple.

Of course the son finds out, although at this point I noticed the son seemed more worried about Louis trying to get Addie’s money, than Jamie. In the end the son separates the older couple by threatening to not let Addie see Jamie again. Addie gives in to pressure and moves out of town. A broken hip puts Addie in the hospital and Louis finds out about it and goes to see her. Of course the son is there and decrees that Louis can only have 5 minutes with his mother. The story ends with Addie getting out of the hospital and calling Louis on the phone. It leaves the reader with the impression that they may someday find their way back together or maybe that was my wishful thinking.

We are blessed with very few close friendships and it made me angry that Addie’s son would forbid her a loving relationship. Yes, there is a moral issue but who were they hurting? I think the story was set in the late 60’s and I don’t know if the son could make that work today. I have read about grandparents suing for visitation rights. I think I would have told my son that since money was his main concern, he should let me see my grandson or I would put every penny I had in trust so he couldn’t get anything.

Read the book and let me know your opinion!