Review: Granny Goes Hollywood

Granny Goes Hollywood by Harper Lin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love these books.

What would you do if you could meet and then work with your favorite movie star? Yeah, that would be fun unless someone is trying to murder your favorite movie star. That is what happens to Granny this time. Barbara, as usual, is on the case. I really think you could read this as a stand alone as Harper sets things up nicely, but I really think you would have more fun if you read the whole Granny series.

I received an advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest (that I am glad to give) review.

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Review: The Proposal

The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A totally fun ride in a red sports car. This is kind of a companion to The Wedding Date...not really a sequel because the main character here was a minor character there, but the main characters in The Wedding Date make a brief appearance here (fingers crossed there is another book with Dana/Courtney/Natalie).

While elements are like a typical romance novel, Jasmine writes in a sexy hip fashion. There are text messages, believable situations, a diverse cast of characters and even some unexpected elements too.


****I have a few followers that might like to know this....this book is a little different than my normal books. This does have some adult bedroom scenes (sex), so if you don't like that, but read my usual selections, you may not want this one. Or you can just skim over those parts. ****

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Review: The Kennedy Debutante

The Kennedy Debutante by Kerri Maher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had never read a book about Kick so I didn't know anything about her other than she died young. This book title made me think that it would be about her society debut, but instead, that debut sets the tone for Kick and her future. I kind of like Kick because she was a bit of a spitfire. Willing to give up all for love but still conflicted if she was doing the right thing.
Overall, the book has a sad tone...with the war raging, heartbreak, betrayal, Rosemary, but I do believe that things were like that in this time. No one knew what was going to happen in regards to Hilter and people being killed in battle. The Rosemary part was sad and made me wonder what the real kids thought about that whole situation.
This was an enjoyable book to me and I do recommend it for anyone interested in the Kennedy family or fans of WWII historical fiction.

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Review: Reading People: How Seeing the World through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything

Reading People: How Seeing the World through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything by Anne Bogel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I never realized how much i would love this book. I learned so much about myself and my friends. I wasn't even looking to learn anything, I was reading/listening because I love Anne's voice. I do recommend the audio for that reason. She is clear and even-keeled. As for the text, I learned I am 100% extrovert without a doubt!!.

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Review: The It Girl and Me: A Novel of Clara Bow

The It Girl and Me: A Novel of Clara Bow by Laini Giles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was fun. It started out a little different than I expected it to, but when it ended....ZOWIE!!! I loved how the story wrapped up and then I saw it was based on a true person (Daisy DeVoe) and this really happened. I am not sure how much liberties the author took with the true story, but it the book read like a "it happened but it's hard to believe it did" tale. I very much enjoyed this, as I do the series. I am hoping so much that the author pulls off a Forgotten Actress story on Norma Shearer or Thelma Todd, or even Carole Landis.

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Review: The Two-Family House

The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Helen and Rose, the best of friends married to brothers that work together. Both families live in the same house too. Sounds simple but what you are about to read is full of ups and downs and a little drama. The overall story, I loved. So many twists, so many turns...I loved it. Parts of the story, I felt were too accelerated...things were missing to me. It is for that reason that I give the book 4 stars instead of 5. I will tell you that the ending is exceptional!

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Review: The Affair: An enthralling story of love and passion and Hollywood glamour

The Affair: An enthralling story of love and passion and Hollywood glamour by Gill Paul
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I expected this book to be full of the tales of Liz and Dick as they fell in love on the set of Cleopatra. What I got was a book where that happened...PLUS, there was a Dateline twist! I loved that little surprise. Diana was hired to be the historian on the set of the epic film. She's married to an older man and disappointed he didn't want to go to Rome with her. She left her man at home and had all kind of adventures. These adventures changed her life forever.

I very much enjoyed this journey.

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