Shelley Reads and Writes

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  • There is NEVER a Bad Nicholas Sparks Book!

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    Though Nicholas Sparks is a favorite author of mine, I haven’t been buying his books like I used to. It is not because I don’t love them. There are so many good books for free on my Kindle that I rarely buy books anymore. However, I recently got a gift certificate, and I splurged on a few books by my favorite authors, including Sparks.

    The Wish by Nicholas Sparks brings us to New York City, where Maggie Dawes is a successful photographer with her own gallery. Though she has traveled the world, her illness has kept her close to home for quite a while. As she approaches her last Christmas, she bonds with her new assistant as he discovers the beauty of New York during the holiday season.

    During their nights together, she begins to tell him a story of her favorite Christmas, back in 1996. Though she wasn’t happy to be sent to live with her aunt in the remote village of Ocracoke, it turned out to be the best thing for her.

    There weren’t many teenagers on the island, so she really struggled until she met Bryce Trickett. Bryce was everything she wasn’t. He was smart and had his whole life planned out, while she was pretty lost and struggling. What started as tutoring turned into something better as he introduced her to photography. Then, they fell in love, but Maggie’s age and Bryce’s drive to succeed and go far kept them apart when Maggie had to return home!

    If you love Nicholas Sparks (or you have never read anything of his), you really need to read The Wish. You won’t regret it!

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  • Is the Pinkerton Agency for Everyone?

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    In Mail Order Misplay, we meet Gwendolyn Whitely, who has lost everything. When her father dies, she quickly learns that he was in a pile of debt, and she will have to get a job to support herself. She remembers hearing her friend Nadine talk about her job as a Pinkerton Agent and figures she can do it, too!

    When Bradley Holmes realizes that he has to marry and train a new recruit, he isn’t happy at all! He is used to being responsible for himself and no one else. When he meets the spoiled woman who hasn’t worked a day in her life, he is even more worried. What is he going to do with her?

    Will Gwendolyn find a way to help Bradley so he can see her as an asset rather than a problem? Another great book in the series about mail-order brides!

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  • What Happens When Pinkertons Take Women Agents?

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    In Mail Order Misaim by Jennifer Branson, we meet Nadine Bradford, who thought she would have a home forever with her brother. However, when he marries, she finds herself out on the streets without warning. Before her money runs out, she decides to answer a mail-order Bride advert by the Pinkerton Agency. There, she will marry an agent while training to become one herself.

    When Josiah Bell comes in for his next assignment, he is completely taken off guard. To avenge his brother’s death, he must marry his wife and try to finish the case he was working on. However, the two soon find themselves working well together. In fact, they may find themselves fighting their true feelings for each other!

    Another great read. I highly recommend this sweet romance series!

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  • What Happens to a Mail-Order Bride and A Crook?

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    In Mail Order Miscast by Jennifer Branson, we meet Vivian Humble who can’t believe her father! He has set her up with his business partner, who is as old as he is! That is not all! He cheated on his wife and has spent time with women of ill-repute since her death! She can’t marry him.

    Her only choice is to run away and become a mail-order bride, but when she arrives in town, she is surprised to find her intended already married! So, what is a single girl to do?

    She runs into Riker, who is running from the law. He is a scoundrel, with one more job, and then he is hoping to run to Mexico with a pile of cash. However, Vivian changes everything! The two marry, to help him with his last job. After he gets his money, he plans to ditch her and run.

    But the more time the two spend together, the stronger their feelings grow, until they can’t deny how they really feel about each other. Will Vivian help Riker become legit and start a real life? Or will he run as soon as he gets the chance?

    Another great read in the series. I am really enjoying this series about mail-order brides.

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  • Will Elsie Find Love When She Becomes a Mail Order Bride?

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    In Mail Order Misstep by Jennifer Branson, Nolan Buckley is running from a scandal by becoming a Pinkerton Agent. When he shows up for his first job, he is surprised that he must marry in order to work undercover.

    Elsie Jenkins’ father promises her to a man who is abusive, but he needs the money more than he cares about his daughter’s welfare. Her only way out is to run. So, she decides to become a mail-order bride for a Pinkerton agent out west.

    When the couple meets, they quickly realize that they work better together than alone. But will they allow their hearts to open up and let each other in?

    Another sweet romance by Branson. I can’t wait to continue the series!

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  • Cara Joins A Ready Made Family as A Mail Order Bride

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    In Mail Order Misfit by Jennifer Branson, we meet Cara McGregor, whose only choice is to become a mail-order bride to a widower in the Dakota territory.

    When she arrives, she finds herself dealing with a man who doesn’t really want to be married, but can’t raise his children by himself. The children are torn between wanting someone to take care of them and not wanting someone to replace their mother.

    They settle into a new routine as a family, until the couple starts to realize that there may be some attraction and affection growing between them. However, their romance gets interrupted when Cara gets arrested for a crime that she didn’t commit.

    James isn’t sure what to do. Will he fight for his new wife? Can he save her and his family?

    I really enjoy reading mail-order bride books, and this one is no different. I look forward to reading the entire series (and maybe more of Branson’s books)!

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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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  • 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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  • Holly’s Story Wasn’t Done

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    Seven years after her husband’s death, Holly Kennedy has moved on with her life. She was working with her sister and has even found love again.

    When her sister asks her to tell her story on her podcast, she has no idea how her life will change. She had no idea that her story would touch so many people. In fact, several terminally ill people decide that they want to leave letters for their own loved ones! And they need her help!

    Holly has to decide if helping them is the right thing (or if it is going to drain her and take her back into the deep depression she felt after Gerry’s passing). But along the way, she learns so much about life, love, and herself!

    If you loved PS I Love You, you will love the rest of Holly’s story in Postscript by Cecilia Ahern. I highly enjoyed his read and hope that you choose it for your next read!

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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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