Shelley Reads and Writes

Category: Women’s Fiction

  • One Summer Brought Four Very Different Women Together

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    Sandra Pennington is feeling lonely. She has lived alone since the death of her husband five years ago. However, this year, she is also feeling the loss of her best friend (though not to death but to dementia). Her children have no plans to visit her over the summer, and she is downright lonely.

    So, she does what any sensible woman would do, right? She rents out her remaining bedrooms and operates a bed-and-breakfast over the summer.

    Though her children aren’t sure, she decides to go through with it and invites three women into her home.

    Mary is a lawyer who recently retired and isn’t sure what her next step is. However, a vacation in Maine might just give her the clarity that she needs.

    High school teacher Amanda decides to leave her long-time boyfriend at home and take some time to figure out what she wants in life.

    Patty, a last-minute add-in, is determined to have a good time, no matter how down on her luck she is.

    These three women start spending one dinner a week together, but quickly realize they need friendship to help them discover what their futures hold.

    If you are looking for a book about happy endings, finding yourselves, and spending time with good friends, this book will be perfect for you!

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  • Can You Really Be Happily Married Fifteen Years Later?

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    Millie and Tom were only eighteen years old when they found out that they were going to have a baby. So, they did what any young couple would do? They got married and starred in a TV documentary about teenage marriage.

    Even though their families weren’t so sure that it was the right thing to do, they have managed to raise a family and are approaching their fifteenth wedding anniversary. They are both working hard, struggling with money, and raising two teenage daughters. Life isn’t as easy as it was back then.

    When the TV crew wants to do a follow-up to the documentary, Millie is worried that certain things are going to come out in the open, things she doesn’t want Tom to know. Will the couple survive a week of filming, even as their (and their daughter’s) lives explode?

    I enjoyed the entire series about the Jennings sisters. You can tell that they all love each other, even though they may not agree with each other’s choices. This is a good series by Sheila Norton.

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  • Debra’s Life Changes But She Will Prevail!

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    Debra thought she had the perfect life. She was happily married with three perfect children and lived in a wonderful house. She never had to worry about money.

    When her marriage comes crashing down, she struggles to accept that her life is going to change. Though her husband (or ex-husband) said that he would support her and the children, she quickly learns that she doesn’t want that. She vows to get a job and find a place that she can afford, though it isn’t as easy as she thought it would be.

    Will Debra be able to pull through? Or will she give in to temptation? Or will she discover herself when she loses everything?

    I really enjoyed the second book in the series, and am looking forward to learning more about Millie in the third book!

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  • Being Single Is Enough for Sophie

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    At thirty-four, Sophie Jennings is happily single. Though her friends and sisters are settling down, getting married, and having babies, she is truly happy with her life.

    She has her own business and flat, good friends, and a man she can call whenever she likes. Charlie isn’t exactly her boyfriend, but he is always there for her when she needs him.

    As a wedding hairdresser, she hears all kinds of stories from nervous brides. They often ask her for advice, just like all of her other friends and family. She isn’t sure how a single girl is able to give advice, but she does it to the best of her ability.

    That being said, will Sophie stay single for the rest of her life? Or will she get pressured into getting married?

    I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the next one about divorce!

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  • A Sweet Romantic Novel Worth Checking Out

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    Mia DeAngelis made a change that would affect the rest of her life and her nephew Ben’s. However, she knew that it would be for the best.

    Deciding to move to Compass Cove, where her grandmother lived, felt like starting over. She took a job as a college librarian in a sleepy little beach town, where she knew that Ben would shine. The two move in with Mia’s grandmother and plan to make a life for themselves.

    Adam Miller, who retired from the NFL after an injury, returns to Compass Cove to lead a quieter, purposeful life. He becomes a coach at the college, so that football can still be a part of his life.

    They couldn’t be more different. A quiet librarian raising her sister’s child and a fast football star looking for a chance at a slower-paced life. However, when the two of them meet, everyone knows that they belong together. The two of them just need to realize it themselves!

    If you are looking for a sweet romantic read, you should start with Then Came You by Jeannie Moon. I couldn’t wait until Mia and Adam realized how perfect they were together, with little Ben by their side!

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  • Five College Friends Stay Close Years Later

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    In All the Right Mistakes by Laura Jamison, five college friends approach their fortieth birthday, having traveled very different paths. Elizabeth and Sara are lawyers, Martha is a doctor, and Carmen is a wealthy stay-at-home mom. The most successful, Heather, is a famous tech executive.

    Then, Heather writes an advice novel, basically talking about all the “mistakes” that her college friends made, like opting out, giving half effort, and more. It becomes extremely popular, though, which hurts her friends more than anything. In fact, it may just tear them apart. None of them feels they can forgive Heather. When her life starts to fall apart, she doesn’t have her friends to fall back on.

    This makes the group realize that friendship is worth more than anything. They need each other to get through the ups and downs of life. It just makes life so much better to have someone you can count on!

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  • What Would You Do If You Were Put in an Unthinkable Situation?

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    When Abbie Bernard learns that her daughter isn’t really hers, she is heartbroken. She has raised the girl for years, and loves her more than she ever imagined. However, what about her real daughter, the one she actually grew inside of her?

    She finds her real daughter, who is turning into a wonderful girl thanks to her parents. And she finds herself in a heartbreaking dilemma. Should she tell Logan O’Connell, who is struggling after his wife’s death? Or should she keep it to herself?

    How can she get into the life of her daughter, without losing the daughter that she has been raising? When Logan finds out, he is just as desperate to keep both of his daughters in his life. Will the two of them find a solution that works for everyone?

    I really enjoyed this book by Patricia Kay. I couldn’t wait to figure out how the two would figure out how to keep both of the girls in their lives. If you are looking for a good read about an impossible situation, look no further than The Wrong Child by Patricia Kay.

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  • How Can A Husband and Teenager Move on From Suicide?

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    Maddy is a devoted stay-at-home wife and mother. She keeps everything going smoothly for her husband, Brady and her daughter, Eve. She is always there when they need her until she commits suicide.

    Both Brady and Eve are heartbroken. They had no idea that Maddy was so unhappy. They thought that they loved each other and had everything that they needed. They just can’t understand what would cause her to jump off of the library building. They even started reading her journal to see if they could figure out what was going on in her head!

    That being said, Maddy is not ready to leave her family. In fact, as she watches above, she starts to look for her replacement. She finds Rory, a beautiful woman who is caring.

    She talks to her husband and her daughter to help them through this difficult time. However, as time passes, it gets harder and harder to get their attention.

    I LOVED I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi. It is a must-read debut novel from an author that I can’t wait to read what she puts out next!

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  • Can You Find a Friend When You Need One Most?

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    The worst day of Gemma’s life changes her life forever. She has been raising her daughter on her own while her boyfriend looks for new opportunities in Australia. However, she receives an email from his brother, letting her know that Jack has moved on. In fact, he is raising another child with someone else.

    When Gemma gets this news while she is at work, she falls apart in the women’s restroom. There, she meets Crystal, a woman who takes her out to lunch to get away from all the prying eyes!

    Crystal has been where Gemma was. She was left suddenly and had to figure out how to move on. So, when she sees Gemma, she is ready to help!

    When she meets Gemma’s daughter, she falls in love with her. Poppy feels the same way about Crystal. Crystal starts helping Gemma care for Poppy as she tries to figure out what her future is going to look like.

    But then, jealousy happens. Poppy and Crystal start spending so much time with each other, that Gemma starts to become uneasy about the whole situation.

    I just loved Not Your Child by Sheila Norton, and I had to download quite a few more of her books, and I can’t wait to read them!

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  • What Secrets Are They Hiding?

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    In Things We Never Say by Caitlin Weaver, three mothers, Anna, Maggie, and Rhea, have known each other for years, yet they have never been close.

    Anna is the headmaster’s wife. She has always been quiet, doing her best to keep her family secrets safe.

    Maggie is a relationship therapist who is struggling in her own marriage. Though she works hard with other couples, she can’t seem to get anywhere in her own marriage.

    Rhea is the perfect well put together one. She hasn’t told anyone about her past, not even her husband.

    The three women, all completely different, find themselves working together on a PTA project. Over wine and hard work, they find themselves with friends (maybe even for the first time in years).

    Then, they find out about a scandal that is going to rock their community and school. Anna is stuck in the middle. There is no way that her husband is not involved. The three women have to figure out what they are going to do. Do they expose the school and Anna’s husband? Will any of them survive the fallout? Will their friendship survive?

    I have been trying a bunch of new authors lately, and I am really glad that I have been! This is one book that I was glad that I picked up. I will have to follow the author so that I can get her other books as they go on sale!

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