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"Tyler Warren, jilted by her boyfriend of three years, ran away from her memories in her small Southern hometown to the glitz and glamor of a Florida. She finds work as a wedding planner. Dealing with bridezillas is hard work, as she details in her diary. She also details her less than perfect love life. Tyler’s personal and professional near misses are both wacky and poignant. A good escape read." - E. Pasquali

2/4 stars.

"This book tells the story of two former college roommates who ended up being business partners in selling knock off goods. The story is told from both perspectives but I kept waiting for the good part/ twist to happen. It ended without much drama or bang." - M. Bradley

2/4 stars.

"This book continues the story of the Raje family from the perspective of the older brother. Yash is running for California governor and is suddenly anxious about his life’s path. India is a yoga instructor and stress relief guru that helps him overcome some obstacles all while not trying to fall in love. Can’t wait to read the next installment." - M. Bradley

4/4 stars.

"The book is a memoir about best selling author Ann Quindlen. The book was insightful. She writes about her marriage, kids and the importance of girl friends. A good read for any women." - O. Scheine

4/4 stars.

"Another book in the Women's murder club series. Lindsay and her husband Joe get to work together in this book. They get wrapped up in murders, illegal firearms and drugs as they try to find and stop a illegal shipment coming into California. Not one of my favorites of the series but a good read." - T. Brooks

3/4 stars.

"Antonia Adams is a product of a loveless marriage. As a child she in ignored by her mother and father. She learns that the only way she feels safe is to hide. She becomes invisible. She lives in isolation. Books are her refuge and movies are her escape. I found the book interesting and a very easy read." - O. Scheine

3/4 stars.

"This is the story of Eleanor, an artist and writer who builds the life she always wanted on a farm as a wife and mother. Due to a tragic accident, her dreams are crushed, she takes new paths, & her character slowly develops. It was a push for me to get through this depressing book. I found the writing to be repetitive, cliched, and over-explained. It was not worth my time." - D. Zelamsky

1/4 stars.

"The story of two divorced woman, one that arranges her ex-husband to move into the apartment next door of the other. They each move to Colorado for new beginnings. Of course things get complicated when BB's ex-husband has a romance with Margo. This causes trauma with all involved. I do wonder about the title of this book." - C. Daley

3/4 stars.

"A story of four couples bonded by four childhood girlfriends. Each with a story of their own. You go through their hard times and fun times. A nice and fast summer read, or anytime read. You have two medical women, a hairdresser, and a housewife. They stay close, friendly and dependable, never losing sight of their friendship." - C. Daley

4/4 stars.

"After the death of Kristen’s husband, who had been both friend and mentor, five best friends (who called themselves The Seafaring Girls) reunite to support in the small coastal town of Five Island Cove. Long held secrets are divulged and their mentor’s feet of clay are unearthed. The truth can be shattering, and the Seafaring Girls learn the importance of truth, friendship, family, and faith." - E. Pasquali

4/4 stars.

"After resigning from his Secret Service position under an ethical cloud, 46-year-old Dan Cahill endeavors to rebuilding his relationship with Megan, his idealistic, college-aged daughter. Megan persuades her cynical father to join the student-led campaign of a popular professor in the Nevada presidential primary. Engaging from page one and heart-rendering." - E. Pasquali

4/4 stars.

"Lacey Doyle receives divorce papers in the morning and by the end of the day she has flown to a small British seaside town. She had spent a fun family vacation in this town when she was seven. At the end of that vacation, her father had left the family, never to be heard from again. Lacey rents a house and a storefront, does a business plan, holds her first auction, is approved for a work visa, and solves a mystery - all in about a week. The end of the book is a hook for the next book, as she gets a lead about her father.

"This novel tells the story of Matelda, the Cabrella family matriarch. She shares with granddaughter, Anina, her own mother's love story. Domenina was fortunate enough to have two loves in her life. One with a Scottish sea captain, John Laurie Mcvicars, the father of Matelda her daughter; and a childhood friend, Silivio. She takes us through her journey from Marseilles to Scotland, where, during wartime, Italians were imprisoned without cause. The story may be a little too long for me, but that may be just me." - C. Daley

3/4 stars.

"This story tells us about a magical wedding dress; this dress is the star of the story. Shelly Hansen is surprised when her great aunt's wedding dress arrives. The dress, according to a family legend, will decide, as title states, the man you will marry. After it works for her she sends it to her friend, Jill, who tries very hard not to believe." - C. Daley

4/4 stars.

"Set in the early 1900s, this story tells the untold story of how the Oxford dictionary came to be, particularly of the words that were decidedly left out. A young girl, Esmé, becomes fascinated with words and their meaning, her curiosity blossoming from her discovery of the word “bondmaid.” As Esmé contemplates the meaning of the word and it’s significance, she is also puzzled as to why it was discarded and not included in the dictionary.