Single Sashimi ~ Cami Tang

Single Sashimi is the 3rd book in the Sushi Series by Camy Tang. I really bonded with the character in this book, Venus because she is a game designer and programmer. This is what Nate is doing, and in school to continue doing. Venus is passed over for a promotion by another guy who does half the work and takes all the credit. In the mean time, Venus has been designing her own gaming programs and trying to save up to start her own gaming studio. As she struggles for what she wants, and against what God wants for her she learns some valuable lessens about trusting God and stepping out of your comfort zone to help others in need. This is a great easy read, that will only take a day to read. I read it on the beach last week. It was so much fun!

The Negotiator ~ Dee Henderson

The Negotiator is the first book in the O'Malley Series. The series covers 6 books about the 7 brothers and sisters that make up the adopted O'Malley family. Kate is a hostage negotiator in Chigaco. She puts her life in harms way for people all the time. During a bank robbery, she gets called in to help with the hostages. One of them is a FBI agent. Through a series of events, Kate's life is put in danger and The FBI agent, Dave is asked to come to her rescue. The humor, drama, family ties, and Godly motives make this a great book. After you finish this book you will want to continue the series with The Guardian.


The Guardian is about the oldest O'Malley brother, Marcus. Marcus is a U.S. Marshal who is called into action when a witness to the murder of a federal judge needs protection. Each of the O'Malley's have high profile, adverturous careers but stop everything for a family member. Continue the family journey through all 6 books. They are some of the best books you will every own!

"Doctor in Petticoats" by Mary Connealy

"Doctor in Petticoats" is the first in a new series Sophie's Daughters by Mary Connealy. The first series that Mary Connealy wrote was the Lassoed in Texas Series. The first book in the series is Petticoat Ranch nand it is about Sophie and her girls and how Sophie finds a new husband and life in Texas. This new series that starts with Doctor in Petticoats is about Sophie's daughters. Beth is the second oldest daughter and is on her way home from Boston, where she was in school to be a nurse. On the way home, Beth almost had a stagecoach accident and meets a Dr. Alex. Through a serious chain of events, Beth and Alex are married and serving the town as a doctor and wife team. Alex is a deserter of the war and had a bounty on his head. As Alex and Beth fight for their lives, they learn to lean on each other and God. I read this book in onen day. I just could not put it down. If you like westerns and love stories then pick up this book. It is a great read, as are all of Mary Connealy's books.

"Breach of Trust" by DiAnn Mills

I finished reading this book last night. I read it in about 3 days. This is the first book by DiAnn Mills that I have read but it will NOT be the last. Breach of Trust is about a lady, Paige Rogers who is the librarian in a small town in Oklahoma. Paige is hiding in this small town because she use to be a CIA operative. Daniel Leary is running for governor of Oklahoma and wants to make sure Paige does not talk about what happened on their last mission together. While Paige is trying to forget that part of her life, Daniel Leary is trying to break  Paige and ruin her life for good. This book has so many twists and turns and you will never see the end coming. I could not put the book down. You will be excited and surprised at the turn of each page. Enjoy the book and look for others in the Call of Duty Series.

Next Book "Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida" by Sandra D. Bricker

"Disaster Status" by Candace Calvert

Disaster Status is Calvert's second book in the Mercy Hospital Series. I actually finished this book a week or so ago but did not have time to write the review. This book picks up with Erin Quinn from the first book and shows her after her move to the beach with her grandmother. Erin runs into a handsome fire captain Scott. Scott will not let her push and bully him around. Erin is determined not to fall in love unless the love will be just like her grandmothers and Scott has been hurt by himself and won't let go of the pain and guilt. Through several crisis in both of their lives, they find each other and the families they had left behind. This book will bring you to tears and make to thankful for the family and loved ones around you. Take joy in each new day and read this book!

Next Book is "Breach of Trust" by DiAnn Mills

The Postcard Killers ~ James Patterson

I just finished James Patterson's newest release....The Postcard Killers. This book is about a set of killers who go around killing couples in different European cities. The killers send a postcard to the local newspaper with the city of the victims then after the murder's take place the killers mail picture of the murder scene. This was a very easy read with a big plot and an exciting ending. This book will be another huge hit and best seller. If you want something fun, mysterious, and thrilling pick this book up and read it. The story flows nicely and makes it a quick read.


Next Book to read is "Disaster Status" by Candace Calvert

Only Uni - Camy Tang

 

Only Uni is the the second book in the Sushi Series by Camy Tang. The series follows four cousins through life and decisions about work, boys, family, jobs and more. This book is about Trish, who is trying to get over a protective, possessive ex-boyfriend. Trish makes 3 new rules to follow God, only date Christian men and win people for God. She joins a new church, volunteers for a bunch of new projects and gets into some pretty funny situations. The ex-boyfriend keeps popping up everywhere and causing trouble, while a co-worker is trying to win Trish's heart. 

This book was an easy and fun read. This is light-hearted to read quickly but also has a great message about God's unconditional love for His children. 

~ Next book is The Postcard Killers by James Patterson ~ I know they books do not follow, but I have to change up the action to not get bored. ~

Gone to Green ~

Gone to Green by Judy Christie was a fun and endearing book. I loved reading about the life in Green, LA. I love to read and the reading and writing life of a journalist amazes me. In this book, Lois has just taken over a small paper in Green, LA. She is from the big city, and is not use to the nosy, in your business, way of life for the Green community. The tells of how she gets down and gets involved in the town and falls in love with the people. Lois also starts to uncover some illegal actions with some of the towns people. I enjoyed every minute of the book. You can find it on Amazon, and for the Kindle readers it is on the free download list. I am looking forward to her next book in the series. 

The Sheriff's Surrender ~ Susan Page Davis

I finished this book on Tuesday afternoon, out at the pool. This was a very fun and quick read. The story flows nicely without getting bored. The story starts with the towns only sheriff being found dead. The town does not have a doctor, undertaker, and preacher. Gert and her brother help fix guns in the small town. Gert is one of the best shooters in town. After the murder of the sheriff, ladies in town start going to Gert for shooting tips, and thus the Ladies Shooting Club is born. The story follows the town as they try to find the sheriffs killer.

The Gunsmith's Gallantry is the 2nd book in this series. It just came out in June and you can get it on Amazon books or Amazon Kindle.

Next book on my list is ~ Gone to Green by Judy Pace Christie

Women of Ivy Manor ~ Lyn Cote

Women of Ivy Manor is a series that was written a couple of years ago but one I love to read and recommend to my friends.  There are four books in the series and each book features a Lady from the Manor, each one from the next generation.

Chloe ~ Chloe is born to a life of privilege and wants to please, and earn the love of her parents. But as she grows up she realizes that she needs to leave her family behind. She moves to DC and marries a soldier who dies in the World War I. She moves back home finding out she is pregnant with her late husbands baby. You will enjoy how the timeline moves in this movie. Chloe must learn how to trust God.

Bette ~ The second book in the series. Bette is Chloe's daughter. Bette has been raised by her grandmother in Ivy Manor. Bette also marries a soldier who goes to fight in WWII. Her husband leaves her for another woman ans Bette must raise her daughter alone. Follow Bette's life through the war, and her life as a mother and woman.

Leigh ~ The third book and the daughter of Bette. Leigh is living life as a flower child. She is living after WWII and headed through life and anti-war marches. Leigh has to prove to herself and her family that she is a fighter and a Lady of the Ivy Manor.

Carly ~ The last book in the series is about Leigh's daughter Carly. This book is more modern day but still making its way through the history and trials that women faced through the years. Carly follows in the men's footsteps and joins the army. The end of the book cleans up the series really nicely and helps close the chapters on their lives as a family. These books all give a great history lesson, life lessons, and the way God loves us no matter what choices we make in life.

Critical Care ~ Candace Calvert

Today I finished this book. This is the first one from this author that I have read. I love watching Grey's Anatomy and this book gives you the same drama and love with a biblical meaning behind it. I am looking forward to reading the next two books in this series. 

Claire was an ER nurse when her brother, a firefighter, comes into the ER. Her brother dies and is going back to life in the ER, after 2 years. There are problems with other nurses, the ER doctor and the lives around the ER. This is a fun book that only took me 2 days to read because I could not put it down. 

Reluctant Burglar ~

The Reluctant Burglar is a book about robbery, murder and mystery. Desiree Jacobs and her father own a security business.  Desiree's Dad is murdered and she must find the killer as well as take over the family business. In order to give the best security service to their clients, she breaks into Art Museums and security systems. This book is fun to learn about the world of art and thieves.

Redemption Series ~ Karen Kingsbury

This  book is the start of a series about The Baxter Family. This series has books that all start with "R's". This first book is about Kari Baxter and her life. This book sets up the entire series of books about this family. There are five books in this series, each book talks about each of the siblings in this Baxter family. You will love this book and fall in love with the entire Baxter Family. Kari finds out her husband is having an affair. She struggles with making the marriage work, feelings of doubt and fear, and the entrance of an old boyfriend. Together the family helps Kari start to put her life back together. 

After this series, Karen Kingsbury carries the family into her next series, The Firstborn Series. I don't want to "spoil" the first series for you but this series picks up where the Redemption Series ends. You are able to continue following the Baxter family through another set of eyes. The fun and family commitment keeps going through this series.

Sixteen Brides ~ Stephanie Grace Whitson

Sixteen Brides is a book set in the late 1800's and is about a bunch of Ladies who want  settle their own land. These ladies are promised a piece of land and a better life out in Nebraska. What these ladies don't know is that the man who has promised them land, has also promised them to be Brides. This is an intriguing story about how these ladies learn to survive on their own. It has some really funny parts as well as parts that will make you cry. This is the first book that I have read by Stephanie Grace Whitson but I am looking forward to more of her books.

My Favorite Author and Series

This is my Robin Jones Gunn Collection ~ A couple of the books are missing as I have loaned them out to friends. You can tell some of the bindings are well worn on these books. I have read them Many Many times. 

Most people who know me, know I love to read. The first series that I really enjoyed was The Christy Miller Series by Robin Jones Gunn. Since that series, Robin has written a series about Christy's friend Sierra, Her Best Friend Katie and Christy & Todd, The College Years.

Volume 1, which includes the first 3 books

Christy Miller is 14 and visiting her Aunt and Uncle in Newport Beach, CA for the summer. During the summer she meets friends and learns lessons about true friendship, being a "God-lover" and life in Southern California. In the 2nd book Christy and her family move to California, (about an hour n a half from her aunt and uncle). The rest of the books follow Christy through high school and into college as she learns to be the Christian and adult that God wants her to be.

I have read everyone of these books many times. They are great books for a teenage girl to start reading and a light easy read for young adults. As Christy grows up you fall in love with her, Todd, their relationship, her best friend Katie and all the friends of the God-lovers.

I enjoy an author who carries their characters into their other books. After reading the Christy Miller series and falling in love with almost all the characters, I went on to read the Glenbrook series. Robin takes some of the characters from the Christy Miller series and develops them more in the Glenbrook Series. The most current series is the SisterChick series.


Check out Robin's website http://www.robingunn.com/

Night Passage ~ By Robert B Parkerl

I just finished "Night Passage" which is the first book in a new series for me. The book was first published in the late 90's but a friend here in Cali just recommended the author to me. This book is the start of a series on a cop by the name of Jesse Stone.

There have been a couple of made for tv movies about this character. Jesse Stone is played my Tom Selleck. Robert B Parker has passed away and another author has bought the rights to write about the Jesse Stone character.

Jesse Stone is an ex-LAPD officer who is recently divorced and an alcoholic. He moves to Paradise, Mass and becomes their chief of police. He has a couple of murders to solve and some mob ties to clean up. The previous chief was run out of town and you get to figure out why. This is an easy read, that flows nicely. I am excited to read the next book in this series.  

New Blog about Books

I know it may seem weird to have two blogs but I wanted to have one just for the books I read. I do a lot of reading and have a lot of authors and books that I recommend to friends and family. This blog is to help me tell you about the books I read most. I have also bought a Kindle a couple of months ago and have started my electronic book collection. Unless you have an iPad, the Kindle is the best e-reader, for the money, quality, book collection and memory. I highly reccommend a Kindle for anyone who is a big reader. I love to take mine to the beach and read. The pages do not blow in the wind and there is no glare.

Please let me know what you think about the books I post about. Whether you have read them, loved them, hated them or have more books to recommend that I read.

Let's get to reading!