"Safe Haven" by Nicholas Sparks
Book Description:
When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young ch... more »ildren; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family.
But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her ... a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. With Jo's empathic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards ... and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven.
I was hesitant to read another Nicholas Sparks book as the first two made me cry. =) But I gave it a try. I have to admit I kept reading wondering how he was going to make me cry. Guess what? He didn't! It was a great storyline. I have to admit (without giving away spoilers) I didn't see the 'twist' at the end coming. Looking back, I understood, but wow! What a great story! Highly recommend this book!!!
Happy Reading!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
"Love in Bloom" by Sheila Roberts
"Love in Bloom" by Sheila Roberts
Book Description:
Hope Walker survived early breast cancer at just thirty-years-old, but a mastectomy left her with a lot of scarring -- and some serious fears about dating. Hope owns Changing Seasons, Heart Lake's most popular flower shop. When it comes to love and relationships, she's able to work magic through her expert flower arranging -- for everyone but herself. — Then one day a handsome contractor starts coming into her shop, but Hope knows he'd rather have a whole woman than someone like her. When Hope stakes a plot of ground at Heart Lake's community garden, she finds that a woman can grow all sorts of things there: flowers, herbs, vegetables and even friendship. As she gets to know the two women who share neighboring plots, they discover that they can learn a lot from each other -- not just about gardening, but about life. And Hope realizes that in order to live life to the fullest, sometimes you have to take a chance on love.
This is another author I am reading for the first time. WOW! I really enjoyed this book. I really like how the characters were developed and the storyline. I couldn't put the book down. If you haven't tried Sheila Roberts - give her a try. I would compare her to Susan Mallery and Susan Wiggs. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more books by her.
Happy Reading!
Book Description:
Hope Walker survived early breast cancer at just thirty-years-old, but a mastectomy left her with a lot of scarring -- and some serious fears about dating. Hope owns Changing Seasons, Heart Lake's most popular flower shop. When it comes to love and relationships, she's able to work magic through her expert flower arranging -- for everyone but herself. — Then one day a handsome contractor starts coming into her shop, but Hope knows he'd rather have a whole woman than someone like her. When Hope stakes a plot of ground at Heart Lake's community garden, she finds that a woman can grow all sorts of things there: flowers, herbs, vegetables and even friendship. As she gets to know the two women who share neighboring plots, they discover that they can learn a lot from each other -- not just about gardening, but about life. And Hope realizes that in order to live life to the fullest, sometimes you have to take a chance on love.
This is another author I am reading for the first time. WOW! I really enjoyed this book. I really like how the characters were developed and the storyline. I couldn't put the book down. If you haven't tried Sheila Roberts - give her a try. I would compare her to Susan Mallery and Susan Wiggs. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more books by her.
Happy Reading!
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