Shelley Reads and Writes

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  • Not What I was Expecting AT All

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    A Happy Marriage is my first James Caine novel, but it definitely won’t be my last. In fact, I am already halfway through another one by him (so you will have to keep an eye out for that review).

    In this novel, we meet Cathy, a wedding planner for those with plenty of money. She will do anything to ensure that her couples have the wedding of their dreams, especially since she didn’t get one herself.

    Her husband is more than happy to attend these weddings, especially if networking can improve his business.

    However, when they realize that their marriage isn’t as good as they hoped, everything changes. She is determined to plan the perfect wedding, even if she only has a month to do so, while her husband is busy planning the perfect alibi.

    When everything went south, I had to pick my jaw up off the ground. I couldn’t believe the ending! I was sure I could figure out what would happen, and something entirely different happened. Readers will fly through this book, waiting to see what happens next!

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  • The Ending Millie Deserves

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    I have really enjoyed Freida McFadden’s Housemaid series, and I couldn’t wait to see how Millie’s story ended in The Housemaid is Watching. It did NOT disappoint!

    It starts a few years later. Millie and Enzo are happily married with two children, and they have decided to buy a house outside the city so their children can have room to run and play.

    When they finally find their dream home, they can’t believe their luck. They get a home they can barely afford, though it’s much less than the asking price. It needs some work, but they aren’t afraid of some hard work.

    Then, they meet the neighbors. First, they meet the Lowell’s, a couple who invited them over for dinner right away. Though they don’t have children, they seem friendly enough. They even have a maid (though she gives Millie a strange feeling).

    The other neighbor is harder to meet. They see her watching them through the window, but eventually meet her at the bus stop with their children. She warns them about their neighbors. A young boy vanished years ago.

    Millie isn’t sure what is going on, especially when her husband starts working with the Lowells and going out late at night. Her son starts acting strangely. Her entire family seems to be falling apart. Isn’t her new house supposed to be good for her family?

    As the book continues, more twists and turns arise, and readers will have NO idea what is going to happen next. I loved every moment of this book, and you will too!

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  • Millie’s Story Continues

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    Millie is back to looking for employment, and even though she has been out of jail for years, her past is still following her around.

    So, when she finds the Garricks, she thanks her lucky stars. Mr. Garrick gave her a job cleaning their stunning penthouse and preparing meals.

    However, she finds it strange that, even as the days and weeks go by, she hasn’t met Mrs. Garrick, who stays in a room the entire time that she is working. When she hears her crying, she can’t help herself. She just has to check on her. When the door opens, it changes everything.

    So, Millie makes a promise. She is going to help Mrs. Garrick get away from her husband. She has done it before. She can protect Mrs. Garrick, no matter what. Mr. Garrick has got to pay.

    Another great thriller. I can’t wait to see how Millie’s story is going to end with the next book!

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  • How Well Do You Really Know Your Employer and Employees?

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    In The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, we meet Millie, who is just out of prison, struggling to find a job. In fact, she is living in her car, doing her best trying to find someone who will hire a girl with a past.

    When she meets Nina Winchester, who offers her a live-in position, she can’t believe her luck. She cooks, cleans, and helps with their daughter. Who would let someone with her past live in their home and take care of their child?

    Maybe someone who has their own secrets. Nina has spent time in a mental institution after her marriage. She has also let herself go, losing weight and not caring about her appearance as much as she used to.

    Millie just sees the perfect life that Nina has. She doesn’t have to worry about money, without working. She doesn’t even have to cook or clean! She even has Millie help with her daughter. Who knows what she does all day?

    She even sees a wonderful husband, who seems to be more broken every day. She could never imagine treating him like Nina does. She starts to wonder about their marriage, and what keeps the two of them together.

    When she realizes that her bedroom only locks from the outside, it is too late. She may be in more danger than she could imagine.

    I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series!

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  • Another Thrilling Read — My First by Lorna Dounaeva!

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    Noel and Suzannah tried for years to start a family, when they turned to adoption. When they are given a chance to meet Orchid, in The Girl in the Woods by Lorna Dounaeva, they jump at the chance to have a family.

    However, it didn’t go as smoothly as they had imagined. Noel easily adjusts to becoming a father, but it doesn’t seem to be as smooth for Suzannah. She finds herself dealing with floods in their rooms, mirrors shattering, and other strange things. Orchid talks about an imaginary friend, who just may be Suzannah’s sister, who died years prior.

    When Suzannah gets hurt, she isn’t sure what is going on. But it just keeps getting worse. Is Orchid behind this? Or is someone else terrifying the new family?

    I couldn’t wait to find out who was torturing poor Suzannah and her family. Could a young girl really be behind it? The ending will surprise you! And then you will quickly go on Amazon and download a few more books by Lorna Dounaeva. Just like I did!

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  • Will Isabel Get the Ending that She Deserves?

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    Although Lauren is back, Isabel is still struggling to get her life back on track. She is pregnant and working on her marriage. She is also trying to fix her relationship with Lauren.

    Alicia is gone. Jody is dead. Life has got to calm down, right? There is nobody else left with a vendetta against her, right?

    When Deacon comes to her with a job opportunity in Canada, she is torn about whether to accept it. Can she leave her family and friends behind? Will starting over be good for their family? Going somewhere where nobody knows who they are?

    Unfortunately, their move is just the beginning of their journey; it is the beginning of the end. Will Isabel finally get the closure that she deserves?

    The Bitter End by Lorna Douvaeva was the ending that this series deserved. Now it is time for something lighter!

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  • How Far Would You Go If Your Daughter Was Kidnapped?

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    It’s every parent’s worst nightmare…

    Ever since Isabel dealt with Jody and her sister Alicia, she hasn’t trusted that it was over. Even though Alicia was dead, Jody was very much alive. Isabel knew in her heart that Jody would be back for her.

    Because of that, she kept her daughter, Lauren, close. She was allowed to go to school, and that was it. She even took her there and picked her up, not even allowing her to walk the few blocks to school. However, that doesn’t even keep her safe.

    When she is kidnapped outside of school, Isabel knows that Jody is behind this somehow. Unable to do anything but wait (and work with the police), she struggles. Her marriage, which may have been in trouble before, feels like it may not survive this challenge.

    Even worse, the police in charge seem to think that Isabel is the one who caused the kidnapping, not Jody. They think that she somehow did this herself, for some unknown reason. They are more worried about picking apart her statement than looking for Lauren. They even start looking at her family members and friends.

    Panicked, she starts taking matters into her own hands, figuring that she is going to be the only person who is going to find her daughter!

    Angel Dust by Lorna Dounaeva is another great book in this series. I highly recommend this series. You won’t be able to put it down. I am already partway through the third book!

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  • Jody and Alicia Didn’t Have An Easy Life

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    Jody McBride has caused Isabel and her family plenty of grief over the years. However, her life hasn’t always been easy. She grew up in East London, with a mother who worked multiple jobs and a father who was a firefighter. They lived in a bad part of town, though she did her best in school. She wanted a better life than she had.

    When her father lost his job, her life underwent a significant change. He started drinking. Then one night, it got even worse. Her house caught on fire, and her mother gave birth to her sister, Alicia. Jody was left to raise her sister, Alicia, at only nine years old. Her father barely worked, but started bringing the family to work.

    Jody struggled with her life. She had to raise her sister, work with her dad, take care of the whole family, and deal with her own addictions. Plus, she had to come to terms with Alicia’s demons.

    A change from the other novels in this series, Cold Bath Lane by Lorna Dounaeva gave me a glimpse into the pain that Jody and Alicia dealt with, making it a little easier to understand why they make the choices that they do!

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  • Will Alicia Get Her Revenge?

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    You set fire to me and left me for dead. You even pronounced me dead, never noticing that I was still alive. Everyone left me, yet somehow I survived.

    When Alicia escaped the fire, she began a whole new life. She meets a man named Christopher, who is only happy to take care of her. She tried (though not very hard) to become an actress, while biding her time until she could take revenge on the people who left her for dead.

    Alicia decides that she will have her revenge. Or will she? Is she willing to give up her love, just to get even? Christopher won’t stay with her if he really knows who she is, so is she willing to risk it all?

    The Girl Who Caught Fire by Lorna Dounaeva: another compelling novel in the series. I can’t wait to see how it ends!

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  • A Quick Look, Learning More Of Isabel’s Story

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    Your wedding is meant to be the best day of your life. Isabel doesn’t do anything the way that she is supposed to…Instead, she decides to ride a horse to her wedding, in the rain. So, after a few riding lessons, she hops on in her tulle dress and tries to make it down the road.

    The Wedding by Lorna Dounaeva is not just a short story. It is just another part of the intense and gripping series about Isabel and the McBride family. It adds another layer to the thriller. A must-read!

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