Love Always by Harriet Evans My rating: 4 of 5 stars Love Always captures a complex family dynamic with captivating and intriguing characters. Nothing was quite what it seemed, but the truth was gradually revealed through the catalyst of Cecily's diary. I love the way the writer rotated between time periods to gradually reveal the truth behind Cecily's death as well as the … [Read more...] about Love Always by Harriet Evans
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Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
I immediately fell in love with the 90 (or 93) year-old narrator and protagonist of this story. His memories of his time with the circus and his love for one of the performers were detailed and fascinating. The research of Sara Gruen was apparent. I was engrossed in the history and the characters. Some of it was very dark but … [Read more...] about Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks is one of my guilty pleasures. His books are generally romantic and sentimental and make good chick-flicks. I pick up his novels when I'm in the mood for a little comfort food. Safe Haven falls into that category, but … [Read more...] about Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks