Until Then (Cape Harbor Book 2) Kindle Edition by Heidi McLaughlin

Book Excerpt:

'From New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin comes an uplifting story about two old friends finding new love.

Rennie Wallace has it all: a boyfriend, a good job, a best friend who lives a stone’s throw away…but something’s missing. She isn’t sure what until she returns to Cape Harbor, her favorite home away from home. There, she crosses paths with an old love, Graham. Rennie’s drawn to him but senses their paths in life have wandered too far apart.

Graham Chamberlain has returned to Cape Harbor to care for his brother, the town alcoholic. Managing and serving drinks at his family’s bar, Graham can’t believe how mundane his life has become. He’s resigned himself to living for others, his own desires for adventure and romance taking a back seat to running the family business—until Rennie walks through his door.

Graham feels the weight of his small-town life; Rennie has a boyfriend and a busy life in the city. But neither can deny the rekindled spark between them. Will they find their way back to one another?'

Title:  Until Then 

Author:  Heidi McLaughlin

Publisher:  Montlake

Series:  Cape Harbor Book 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

'Until Then' by Heidi McLaughlin

My Review:  

 'Until Then' is an engaging read that stands out due to its well-drawn characters, notably Rennie and Graham, who drive the story forward. The novel blends humor and heartfelt moments, especially in its sensitive depiction of death. Suspense and drama are woven throughout, with themes of alcoholism and drug addiction that add depth and keep readers invested until the last page.  

In Sickness and In Health: What Did You Vow? Kindle Edition by Lakisha Johnson

Book Excerpt:

"Jade and Alex met as children in the foster care system, overcoming obstacles and beating the many odds stacked against them. Over the years, people and life disappointed them. Yet, the one thing they could always count on was each other.

Even when jobs and school separated them, they always found their way back to each other. Seven years ago, they stood before a justice of the peace vowing never to give up on each other or themselves.

Then a tragic accident leaves one of them fighting to live. The other is thrust into the role of caregiver to a patient whose body, mind, and faith were all left broken.

Will their marriage survive the hardship and mental torment of trauma or will the In Sickness and In Health part of the vows shatter when they are put to the test?"

 Title:  In Sickness and In Health:  W

Author:  Lakisha Johnson

Publisher:  Twins Write 2hat Did You Vow?

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

'In Sickness and in Health' by Lakisha Johnson

My Review:  

'In Sickness and In Health: What Did You Vow' was an excellent read, with scriptures that blended seamlessly with the story. Jade and Alex were truly memorable characters who left readers with a thought-provoking narrative to consider after finishing the book.  

The author reveals what is meant by 'In Sickness and In Health.' Observing these two navigate their partnership after Alex's accident was fascinating. I appreciated how Jade reached out to God amid their trials, and I found Mrs. Cora's portrayal engaging throughout the story. Will Alex manage to regain his footing so they can achieve happiness?

At this point, I recommend you pick up this captivating book to see how the author ties the threads together. It is a delightful read.  

In Love & Trouble: Stories of Black Women Kindle Edition by Alice Walker

 Book Excerpt:

"Short fiction about the female experience from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Color Purple, "one of the best American writers of today" (The Washington Post).

 
Here are stories of women traveling with the weight of broken dreams, with kids in tow, with doubt and regret, with memories of lost loves, with lovers who have their own hard pasts and hard edges. Some from the South, some from the North, some rich and some poor, the characters that inhabit In Love & Trouble all seek a measure of self-fulfillment, even as they struggle with difficult circumstances and limiting social conventions.
 
The stories that make up Alice Walker's debut short fiction collection reflect her tenacious commitment to face brutal and sometimes melancholy truths while also illuminating the ways in which the courageous pursuit of love brings hope to even the most harrowing lives."

Title:  In Love & Trouble

Author:  Alice Walker

Publisher:  Open Road Media

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

'In Love & Trouble' by Alice Walker

My Review:  

'In Love & Trouble' is a captivating collection of short stories, each offering unique and thought-provoking insights that stay with the reader long after the last page is turned.