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reviewed Fragile: A Novel. September 25, 2010
Fragile: A Novel
Maggie and Jones have a relatively happy marriage...but with a teenager in the house sometimes things are tenuous. Their son Ricky is their usual source of conflict; where Maggie sees her beautiful, smart …
reviewed Getting to Happy. September 22, 2010
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Getting to Happy
Terry McMillan has again struck gold with her sequel to the blockbuster bestseller/hit movie Waiting To Exhale. The girls are back.....and it's like being reunited with old friends.    Bernie …
reviewed The Long Song: A Novel. September 16, 2010
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The Long Song: A Novel
Set on the island of Jamaica in the 1800s, Levy tells the tale of Miss July, a house slave born from the rape of her mother, who worked in the fields, and the plantation's overseer. When July as a young …
reviewed Star Island. September 15, 2010
Star Island
The precarious career of starlit Cherry Pye is perilously close to taking a nose dive. Suffering from an appalling lack of talent coupled with a dangerous appetite for booze, drugs, and illicit sex, the …
reviewed Melitta Cafe Collection Vienna Roast .... September 13, 2010
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Melitta Cafe Collection Vienna Roast Ground
This coffee is without a doubt some of he best that I've ever had. There is not even a hint of bitterness; and while I've always poked fun at those who drink their coffee black, I have to say that this …
reviewed Pampers Cruisers Dry Max Diapers. August 14, 2010
Pampers Cruisers Dry Max Diapers
Although I have always been a fan of Pampers brand diapers, I have to say that these were a disappointment. I used these diapers on a number of different little ones, and have found them to be lacking …
reviewed 32 Candles: A Novel. August 10, 2010
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32 Candles: A Novel
For Davidia "Monkey Night" Jones, her life would be perfect if she could just get a Molly Ringwald ending to her fixation on high school heartthrob James Farrell...just as her heroine did in Sixteen Candles. …
reviewed Red Hats: A Novel. August 06, 2010
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Red Hats: A Novel
When Alma and husband Harold's tumultuous relationship ends with the sudden death of Harold, it leaves Alma full of guilt and regret. So much so that she thinks that there can only be one solution.....to …
reviewed In My Father's House: A Novel. July 21, 2010
In My Father's House: A Novel
Frankly I can't believe that E. Lynn really wrote this book..... it's not at all what I'm used to from him. Very elementary plot, with an annoyingly naive protagonist. Bentley Dean III has been ostracized …
reviewed Cobra XRS 9970G Voice Alert 15 Band R.... July 21, 2010
Cobra XRS 9970G Voice Alert 15 Band Radar and
...hands down. Probably the most exciting feature for us is the ability of the unit to warn against speed traps....AWESOME....especially the fact that you can connect the unit via USB to your PC; the …
reviewed The Passage. July 04, 2010
The Passage
Although definitely reminiscent of The Stand, this book nonetheless sucks the readers in and refuses to relinquish its grip. From the abandonment of a special little girl into the hands of an equally …
reviewed From Cape Town with Love: A Tennyson .... June 12, 2010
From Cape Town with Love: A Tennyson Hardwick
Every woman wants him, every man wants to be like him, our favorite hottie of a protagonist Tennyson Hardwick is back, and facing his toughest assignment ever. Hired as a security guard for a famous actress, …
reviewed My Name Is Mary Sutter: A Novel. June 01, 2010
My Name Is Mary Sutter: A Novel
Mary Sutter is reknowned and respected in her Albany hometown as a gifted and knowledgeable midwife. Having learned her trade from her mother, Amelia, Mary is so gifted in her area of expertise that she …
reviewed Pray for Silence: A Thriller (Kate Bu.... May 26, 2010
Pray for Silence: A Thriller (Kate Burkholder)
Author Linda Castillo has managed to pen another edge-of-your-seat thriller. Set again in the small Amish town of Painters Mill, Ohio, the story opens with the discovery of an entire Amish family brutally …
reviewed The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. May 24, 2010
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Our child-like protagonist returns, as does Blomkvist and company.....the last in the trilogy moves between Salander, Berger and Blomkvist as they attempt to bring down the corrupt entities operating …
reviewed The Girl Who Played With Fire (book). April 28, 2010
The Girl Who Played With Fire (book)
Lisbeth Salander is back....and just as antisocial and strange as ever. Estranged from ex-friend, lover and journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she still finds herself partnering with him--albeit, from afar---to …
reviewed Heart of the Matter. April 20, 2010
Heart of the Matter
Tessa and Nick Russo seem to have the perfect marriage....and the perfect life. Nick is a reknowned plastic surgeon, and Tessa a stay-at-home mom. They have two beautiful children, and all seems to be …
reviewed Think Twice. April 12, 2010
Think Twice
Bennie Rosato, tough lawyer and head of her own firm is smart, independent, and focused. Identical twin Alice is the polar opposite, with the exception being focused. She is focused...but on all that …
reviewed Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler. April 11, 2010
Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler
This griddle is FABULOUS. Quick and easy cooking can be done on this aesthetically pleasing Cuisinart product. Mine sits on the counter so it is there whenever I need it. Quick, perfect non-stick cooking …
reviewed Secret Daughter: A Novel. March 27, 2010
Secret Daughter: A Novel
When Somer and Krishnan meet and marry while after medical school in San Francisco, their future looks bright. They are in love, and they are both destined for successful medical careers. When they make …
reviewed A Wish After Midnight. March 23, 2010
A Wish After Midnight
Genna Colon was the shining star in her family. With her father deserting them for his native Panama, Genna's mother struggles to keep a roof over the family's head in a rough section of Brooklyn. Genna …
reviewed Crest 3D White Whitestrips Vivid Enam.... March 21, 2010
Crest 3D White Whitestrips Vivid Enamel Safe
Ok, so maybe my teeth were extremely white to begin with....in any case, at the end of the 10 day treatments I saw no real significant change in my the color of my teeth. The only thing that I could say …
reviewed Page from a Tennessee Journal. February 26, 2010
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Page from a Tennessee Journal
The year is 1913, and young AnnaLaura Welles has again been abandoned by her philandering husband John. Left to fend for herself and her four young children, AnnaLaura struggles to keep her childrens' …
reviewed The Murderer's Daughters. January 31, 2010
The Murderer's Daughters
Lulu and Merry have had a difficult life. With an abusive, alcoholic father and a mother who was less than attentive, things were difficult enough....but when that father unleashes his alcoholic rage …
reviewed Saving CeeCee Honeycutt. January 27, 2010
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
If you loved The Help, or if you have a love for the Southern portion of the country in general, you will love this tale. Cecelia "CeCe" Honeycutt is an outcast in her Ohio town...all due to her mother. …
reviewed One Amazing Thing. January 17, 2010
One Amazing Thing
This tale was at least 4 stars the entire way through. With a multitude of interesting characters with their own riveting and unique stories, this tale of a group of strangers trapped together in the …
reviewed Michael Jackson: Before He Was King. December 31, 2009
Michael Jackson: Before He Was King
...and so appropriately titled. You will not find pictures of the iconic, larger-than-life Michael Jackson that the public had come to know over the last several years; but rather a more intimate, behind-the-scenes …
reviewed Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog: T.... December 30, 2009
Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog: The Amazing
Uproariusly funny, this satirical novel is Scottoline's view on what it is to be everything that Lisa is--a woman-of-a-certain-age, a single mom, a divorcee, a dyed blonde, Italian....and the list goes …
reviewed The Wrong Mother: A Novel. December 30, 2009
The Wrong Mother: A Novel
When Sally Thorning sees two familiar faces on TV....murder vicitims, a mother and daugher....her heart stops. She recognizes the faces of the family of the man with whom she once had an adulterous affair.....; …
reviewed Gutshot Straight: A Novel. December 15, 2009
Gutshot Straight: A Novel
Readers will have to fasten their seatbelt for this literary ride. The story opens with a figurative bang, where our heroine Charles Samuel "Shake" Bouchon finds himself in a somewhat compromising position …
reviewed Nothing Like the Holidays. November 19, 2009
Nothing Like the Holidays
Heartwarming holiday tail about Christmas with the Rodriguez family. The entire clan has gathered in Chicago to spend the holidays at the family homestead; one son is returning from a tour of duty in …
reviewed The Christmas Cookie Club: A Novel. November 19, 2009
The Christmas Cookie Club: A Novel
Great little story revolving around a group of girlfriends brought together yearly by their Christmas Cookie Club. Self-proclaimed head cookie b*&** Marnie hosts the party, and is both the rule creator …
reviewed Last Night in Twisted River. November 14, 2009
Last Night in Twisted River
While there is no denying this author's literary talent, this was a tale to me that was unique if somewhat depressing, with a cast of colorful, dysfunctional characters. Spotlighting the hard life of …
reviewed AmazonBasics RCA Component Video Cabl.... October 15, 2009
AmazonBasics RCA Component Video Cable (6 Feet/1.8
I needed a component cable for my new HD TV, so when this came up as an offer on the Vine program, I was thrilled. I was even more thrilled to see how durable the cable itself appeared to be....and it …
reviewed Day After Night: A Novel. October 14, 2009
Day After Night: A Novel
I had high expectations for this novel, given the subject matter and the author, after having read her remarkable book, The Red Tent. After a great beginning, it quickly became apparent that the rest …
reviewed A Change in Altitude: A Novel. October 12, 2009
A Change in Altitude: A Novel
Interesting story about a young couple, Margaret and Patrick, and life-altering event that occurs while they are living in Kenya. The young couple partner up with two other couples on what was to be the …
reviewed 206 Bones: A Novel. September 23, 2009
206 Bones: A Novel
In this latest installment of the Temperance Brennan series, our protagonist encounters low office morale at best and sabotage at worst in the Quebec forensic office...in the absence of their esteemed …
reviewed Sweet Mary: A Novel. September 17, 2009
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Sweet Mary: A Novel
When the Feds raid the modest home of Miami realtor Dulce Maria "Mary" Guevara and arrest her in a case of mistaken identity, her life is turned upside down. Accused of being sought-after drug trafficker …
reviewed Queen Takes King: A Novel. September 16, 2009
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Queen Takes King: A Novel
An incredibly predictable tale that would probably work relatively well as a movie....but leaves much to be desired in a novel. New York socialites and power couple Jackson and Cynthia Powers are headed …
reviewed Shiver. September 13, 2009
Shiver
Everyone seems to want to jump on the Twilight bandwagon....but this one missed the ride. A slow-moving tale of the love between teenagers Sam and Grace...with the former being a werewolf, the latter …
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