Scattered Thoughts Summary of Reviews for October 2013

October 2013 Summary of Book Reviews It was a terrific month for books.  Sarah Black came out with her sequel to The General and the Horse-Lord titled The General and the Elephant Clock of Al-Jazari.  In my opinion it is the best book she has written to date, wide in scope with subtly nuanced characters… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts Summary of Reviews for October 2013

Review: Fool For Love by Cassandra Gold

Rating: 3 stars out of 5 College professor Vincent Norton is feeling every bit of his forty-five years of age.  Three years ago his partner of 20 years died in a car accident. Estranged from his family, now just his dad, Vince has used all his energy and time at his profession, teaching college kids… Continue reading Review: Fool For Love by Cassandra Gold

I’m Off To GRL and The Week Ahead In Reviews

Short and oh so sweet this week.  I am off to GRL in Atlanta this week and I am beside myself in anticipation.  If you listen hard enough you can hear a little fan girl “squee” here. So many people to meet and get to talk with, there are authors galore, publishers,, editors, other bloggers… Continue reading I’m Off To GRL and The Week Ahead In Reviews

Review of Lessons Learned, Wishes Earned by Cassandra Gold

Rating: 4 stars Lachlan Douglas is bone aching tired after spending yet another day as Santa’s Elf.  It’s not just that it’s his small size that makes him the perfect man for the job,  it’s his position within the store too.  But when he has to play Elf to the rich store owner’s son’s Santa,… Continue reading Review of Lessons Learned, Wishes Earned by Cassandra Gold

It’s the Holiday Season! It’s all about Books, Holiday Books and the first Winter Cocktail Recipe

I am definitely in the mood for the holidays this year.  I am singing carols under my breath, holiday songs are playing on the radio, the tree is getting decorated, and the aroma of Frasier firs and cinnamon waft through the house.  Of course the last bit is because our tree is a Frasier and… Continue reading It’s the Holiday Season! It’s all about Books, Holiday Books and the first Winter Cocktail Recipe

Holiday Stories, Dreamspinner Advent Stories – Sneak Peek at Next Week in Reviews

As I  have said many times before, I love holiday stories, it doesn’t matter whose holiday, Jewish, Christian, Pagan, I just love them.  Love what they  stand for, the angst, the family traditions, unrealistic hopes and dreams for that perfect holiday dinners, the high drama and love in all its permutations that seems to come… Continue reading Holiday Stories, Dreamspinner Advent Stories – Sneak Peek at Next Week in Reviews