An Ivy Hill Christmas

 

***1/2

PG

{BSt} {UM}

Could Probably Recommend

This book felt different from the beginning.  It wasn't just light fluff.  There was actual hard stuff that had to be dealt with and I like that in a story.

Some of the hard stuff was related to a couple of immoral {Back Stories}.  I, however, liked how the author used these mistakes and regrets to change the main character into a better man.

There were also one or two {Uncomfortable Moments}...again, related to the backstories.

Overall, I felt like it was a good, redemptive tale and one that I would probably feel comfortable recommending.

A Hopeful Christmas

 ***1/2

PG

{UM}

Easily Recommendable

This collection had some really sweet Christmas stories in it.

My only one objection were a few {Uncomfortable Moments} but those were few and far between.

I could easily recommend this book for those looking for some lighthearted and warm Christmas cheer :)

All is Mary and Bright

 

***1/2

PG

{TMP}?

Easily Recommend

I made the mistake of reading another book before writing this review so I honestly am having a hard time remembering the storyline.  However, I do remember I didn't have any problems with it save the slightest bit of {Too Much Passion}... just a little bit though :)

I would feel comfortable recommending it as a sweet holiday story.

Of Twisted Fates

 

***1/2

PG

{UM}

Could Recommend

I liked this one...but I can't say that it was remarkable...because I can't really think of anything else to say about it...other than there were a few {Uncomfortable Moments}.

I could recommend it without a problem though.

Twisted Fate

***1/2

PG (13?)

 {V}

Could Recommend

I liked this compilation for the most part.

Abramson's story was fine...

Luke's story painted a gory picture {Violence} and the conclusion was too unbelievable for me to really enjoy it.

Black's story was mild enough and good as always...although, I realized reading this one that a lot of her plots are similar in that someone frames the main character...kind of the same formula, but, I don't know, maybe that's normal for a mystery.

Anyway, I feel like I could generally recommend this book.

A Proper Scandal

 

**1/2

PG

{TMP} {UM}

Not Recommendable

I liked the characters and parts of the storyline but there was {Too Much Passion} and too many {Uncomfortable Moments} due to unwanted attention from multiple men.

Too much of the story was based around compromising situations and the appeal of the leading lady to men in general.

I definitely would not be comfortable recommending this book.

A Haunting at Havenwood

 

***1/2

G

  Could Easily Recommend

I didn't write this right after I finished the book so I am going off of my poor memory but, from what I recall, there was nothing offensive in this book.

For some reason, I have a tendency to like heroes who stutter :)  I think it's endearing.

(I suppose it's only fitting that I married the amazing man that I did...in his younger years, before I knew him, he had a bit of a stutter.)

I liked this book but it isn't one of my top faves...just a pleasant read that I could recommend if asked about.