Life, Love and Books

                A Book  Review of :                              All Summer Long                                               by Melody Carlson The second book in the "A San Francisco Romance" series; introduces us to Tia D'Amico a young chef that is still looking for her place in life. When the dream job drops into her lap via her Dad's sister; Tia jumps at the chance to go to San Francisco. After inheriting her in-laws old luxury yacht Tia's aunt decided to transform it into an upscale floating restaurant. Hiring Tia to be the chef and a young man from their church to captain the yacht.  Before Tia can make it to her destination her uncle is hospitalized and all the demo work is laid in her lap. Excited to prove s...

On Lone Star Trail by Amanda Cabot The third book to the Texas Crossroads series brings back the beloved characters of the first two books. Not sure of where she wants to go next in life Gillian Hodges heads to the Rainbows End Resort for some much needed R and R. Upon her way to the Resort she witnesses a motorcycle accident and stops to assist the rider.  TJ Benjamin had set out to fulfill his wifes bucket list, with no thought of what is ahead for him in the future. When a sudden thunderstorm blows in causing him to wreck on the roadway. Having no where to turn to, he takes up Gillian's offer to take him to Rainbow's End Resort.  What TJ thought was a plan to just finish the list his wife had before she died, turns into a search for his true self and a fulfilling of God's plan in his life. For Gillian all she has ever known is playing the piano, now after suffering a bad accident that crushed her hands, she has to look at her future and find a new purpo...

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage by Dr Greg and Erin Smalley Looking for hope toward having a marriage filled with passion and advenure, look no further Dr Greg  and Erin Smalley bring a fresh look to the issues  that face many couples.   The newest edition to the resources at Focus on the Family, brings a new outlook to marriage and the issues couples face. Each of the 12 secrets are broken down and discussed in a very real language that is very understandable to all. Dr Greg Smalley even inserts bits of humor into the chapters that will give everyone a laugh, while being able to see the thoughts he has given. Erin provides a female perspective into each of the secrets for marriage.  This book opened my eyes on several on the secrets, I will truly apply this book to my marriage and pass it on to my friends. I loved the way authors shared about their marriage and used the term war as a thought of marriage. Truly we are in a war to keep our marriag...

Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison If you are looking for a cookbook that is full of healthy and yummy recipes to feed your family, the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook is for you. Jam packed full of recipes from slow-cooker meals to smoothies, it will satisfy all kinds of taste buds in your  home.  As the follow up companion cookbook to the Trim Healthy Mama Plan it will help you to be success-full at slimming down while eating very delicious food. THM ladies are devoted to helping families to eat healthy meals and sharing their passion for creating delectable meals. The cookbook has tips to help you in the kitchen and gives you alternatives to ingredients that you may not have access to.  This cookbook is a must have in my household, it will help me to continue to make yummy meals from my dear hubby while keeping a control on his blood sugar. While at the same time I can still fulfill the sweet cr...