Publisher: Dell Publishing Co./Div Of Random HPublication Date: February, 2008
What it's about: (taken from Doubleday Book Club)
Join Danielle Steel in her newest breathtaking escape to Hollywood and Paris for the glamour, the glitter—the heartache waiting in the wings for a beloved actress.
Still stunningly beautiful at 50, movie star Carole Barber has played many roles not only on screen, but in real life as well. A mother, divorcee and sadly, widow, she’s now added novelist to the list. The only problem, the more Carole works on her book, the more she realizes it is her own life playing out on the page and suddenly, she wants to go back. It was in Paris that Carole forswore her one true love, and it is to Paris she returns, never suspecting she would end up hospitalized, a victim in a terrorist attack.
With her worried family gathered round, Carole awakens from a coma with no memory of her identity. Nor does she recognize her ex-husband, who rues the day his misguided affair destroyed their marriage. Her children, too, are strangers as is the handsome man whose searching eyes seem to look into her soul. Matthieu de Brillancort lost Carole once, years ago. This time, he won’t leave her side until this woman who owns his heart remembers their love of a lifetime
What I thought:
I've been reading Danielle Steele books for years and had to take a break...this was the first one I've read in awhile. It seemed like they all started to sound alike. This one was the same. I did like it but you have to respect the way Steele tells stories. All of her books seem to have the same scenerio...poor little rich woman / man / kid...then disaster strikes...then they all somehow live happily ever after. It did take me awhile to read, partly because I just didn't have the time and mostly because it was pretty hard to stay focused on. Towards the middle of the book it seemed to read a little easier. It was pretty easy to see how the ending would be. I will probably continue to read Danielle Steele books but have found other authors that interest me alot more. Overall I would say it's an ok read if you want something to just relax with but don't expect much from it.
Publisher: Warner Books, Inc. Publication Date: September, 1999
What it's about: (taken from Doubleday Book Club)
When I was 17, my life changed forever. I'm 57 years old, but even now I can remember everything from that year, down to the smallest details. I close my eyes and the years begin to move in reverse. As if through someone else's eyes, I watch myself grow younger. My innocence returns as that eventful year approaches. My name is Landon Carter, and I'm 17 years old.
It is 1958, and in the small town of Beaufort, North Carolina, Landon just wants to have a fun-filled senior year. The last person he anticipates caring about is Jamie Sullivan, the plain, sweet and pious daughter of the Baptist minister, a girl who cheerfully volunteers at the local orphanage.
But after reluctantly playing opposite Jamie in the school's Christmas play, Landon sees her in a whole new light. Now Landon will discover truths about the nature of beauty, the joy of giving, the pain of loss and, most of all, the miraculous power of first love. And just as Landon grows to love Jamie, you'll lose your heart to Nicholas Sparks' wonderfully sentimental, unforgettably touching new tale
What I thought:
Nicholas Sparks is one of my favorite authors...ok possibly my favorite. I have read this book many, many times and will probably read it again and again. I still laugh, cry and get very involved with these characters every time I read this book. This is a good sentimental read if that's what you're looking for. It will make you believe in true love again...
Publisher: Hachette Book Group Usa Publication Date: April, 2008
What it's about: (taken from Doubleday Book Club)
This unforgettably emotional love story explains why James Patterson is one of the best known and bestselling authors of all time.
Jane Margaux is the only child of a divorced couple. She lives with her single, selfish mother whose sole focus is her flourishing Broadway theater company, and rarely sees her father, whose infatuation with his beautiful young girlfriend knows no end. Is it any wonder the lonely little seven-year-old turns inward and conjures up Michael, a handsome, charming companion who never fails to make her laugh or feel wanted? Of course, no one else can see her special, thirty-something friend, who always reminds Jane “when you grow up, you won't remember me.” But in her heart, she knows he's wrong.
Years later, Jane is as alone as she's ever been in her life, still living in the shadow of her dramatic, overpowering mother, when she catches a glimpse of the face she's never forgotten. But while this Michael is no figment of her imagination, is he her one true love?
Sundays at Tiffany's is a love story with an irresistible twist, a novel about the child inside all of us—and the surpassing power of love.
What I thought:
This book is kind of hard for me to write a review. I liked it but it was...different. The only way I can really explain it is to say it's an adult fairy tale. Very imaginative...and pretty interesting. I would recomend it if you can open your imagination a little. I did like one of the quotes from this book..."Love means you can never be apart"...how true that is.
Penguin Group (USA) IncorporatedJune 17, 2008
What it's about:(taken from Amazon.com)
Jane Green is one of the preeminent authors of women’s fiction today, and with each new novel, her audience grows. Green’s avid and loyal fans follow her because she writes about the true-to-life dilemmas of women—and The Beach House will not disappoint.
Known in Nantucket as the crazy woman who lives in the rambling house atop the bluff, Nan doesn’t care what people think. At sixty-five-years old, her husband died twenty years ago, her beauty has faded, and her family has flown. If her neighbors are away, why shouldn’t she skinny dip in their swimming pools and help herself to their flowers? But when she discovers the money she thought would last forever is dwindling and she could lose her beloved house, Nan knows she has to make drastic changes.
So Nan takes out an ad: Rooms to rent for the summer in a beautiful old Nantucket home with water views and direct access to the beach. Slowly, people start moving into the house, filling it with noise, with laughter, and with tears. As the house comes alive again, Nan finds her family expanding. Her son comes home for the summer, and then an unexpected visitor turns all their lives upside-down.
What I thought:
I saved the best for last! I seriously LOVED this book! I don't think that any other book I read will compare to this. The characters are so real and their situations so believeable. The author did an amazing job drawing me into these people's lives. This book was one that makes me want a sequel. I so want to know what happened with the characters...yes they became that real to me...and i wanna go to Nantucket!!! This book is a must read!!! The best one I've read in a long time!!!
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