Once again, could not put the book down. Do not start this book if you have anything to do: job, eat, sleep, major surgery planned. I ignored emails aOnce again, could not put the book down. Do not start this book if you have anything to do: job, eat, sleep, major surgery planned. I ignored emails and housework and sleep, but it was worth it. Lindsey is a personal chef and witnesses a murderer. Jack, the investigator is determined to find the killer, as more and more strange things happen around Lindsey. He falls for her but is concerned she may have mental problems. After he realizes she is being set up, he must race the clock to rescue her before the killer strikes again. I would read this again and again. Her writing is so good and characters well-rounded. Irene Hannon is excellent at descriptions and really keeps the reader wanting more....more
A man returns to his childhood home, one he left long ago after the disappearance of his best friend from the tent in which they both slept. Not able A man returns to his childhood home, one he left long ago after the disappearance of his best friend from the tent in which they both slept. Not able to recall that night, rumors swirled. With many potential "killers," everyone from the eccentric millionaire whose property bordered the yards, to the angry neighbor kid with rage issues, to the mother with extreme depression problems who once broke her favorite doll because she worried it would get broken. Determined to find the killer, Ethan performs his own investigation and is sure the ghost of his lost friend is haunting him. I did not figure it out until the very end. Good book for any mystery lover. ...more
This was an interesting discussion about "modern" medicine and how they don't always get things right and sometimes they go based on how it's always bThis was an interesting discussion about "modern" medicine and how they don't always get things right and sometimes they go based on how it's always been done instead of listening to new research that disproves old habits. Definitely makes me want to stop and do my own research and listen to my body and not just take whatever pill the dr. hands to me....more
A young man who is lost in life goes on a journey to find possible family when his grandmother gives him information on her death bed. He meets a womaA young man who is lost in life goes on a journey to find possible family when his grandmother gives him information on her death bed. He meets a woman and falls for her. While helping her find a lost elderly man, he discovers his family and who he wants to be. I would enjoy reading this again....more
Two orphans run away from an abusive orphanage/school for Indian children, taking a young recently orphaned girl with them. A man-hunt ensues as they Two orphans run away from an abusive orphanage/school for Indian children, taking a young recently orphaned girl with them. A man-hunt ensues as they float down-river, attempting to find family in St. Louis. Along the way they meet with many people during the depression and are confronted with many abuses to Native Americans. Narrow escapes and near misses all around them culminate in a surprise ending. This was a second book club read for me....more
Father Tim returns to his roots and comes up against threads of his history, one at a time. He discovers his old home is being restored, visits his paFather Tim returns to his roots and comes up against threads of his history, one at a time. He discovers his old home is being restored, visits his parent's graves, finds his long lost school friend, and his old housekeeper, plus the relatives of those he knew and cared about so many years before. When he discovers a half-brother, he finds his long ago prayers for a brother were answered, but now his brother needs his help. He is dying of a disease and needs Tim's stem cells. When Tim realizes that this brother is younger then Tim was when he got married, adopted a son, and basically started his second life, he realized just how much more living his brother might get to do if he was able to help him. And so he does. Barnabas joined him on his trip until the very end when Dooley brought Cynthia to meet up with him, and took Barnabas back to the farm so Tim could stay and deal with the medical issues. This was a re-read for me and I will probably reread it again someday. It is a classic/favorite of mine....more
A family drama where a father disappears, leaving behind a wife, a brother and sister set of twins, and another brother with autism. The autistic brotA family drama where a father disappears, leaving behind a wife, a brother and sister set of twins, and another brother with autism. The autistic brother is the only one who knows what really happened, and the difficulty they have with communication leaves the characters and the reader in a cloud of what-ifs. Once he tells his story, we still question the answers and wonder if what we are hearing is truth or fiction. An interesting read....more
a story about family drama and how every choice you make, whether to support someone, hide their faults, or "tattle" someone, it can all affect that pa story about family drama and how every choice you make, whether to support someone, hide their faults, or "tattle" someone, it can all affect that person as well as yourself. Overall, forgiveness is your best bet. It was very sad overall, definitely not a re-read for me. ...more
Father Tim and Cynthia begin serving at a small community church in the back woods which has been closed for decades. They find the caretakers and theFather Tim and Cynthia begin serving at a small community church in the back woods which has been closed for decades. They find the caretakers and the community members each with their own characteristics, unique life experiences, and individual problems. They knit the community together. Sammy begins to learn about having a family that cares where he is and what he does and that he has to answer to if he wants to remain a part of it. Ends on Christmas with Dooley's missing brother showing up at the front door. ...more
This is an epic saga of a young girl taken from her small village and a young boy who has been trapped in a huge library bigger than a state, and how This is an epic saga of a young girl taken from her small village and a young boy who has been trapped in a huge library bigger than a state, and how they cross paths. Their stories go between realities and times. The girl uses her wits and the boy follows his heart. This book was a lot to take in. Overall it was showing that your enemies may not always be the bad guys and sometimes you have to look beyond what you believe to be true to find reality. ...more
This was an interesting book about a young motherless girl whose father is working on the first complete dictionary. She soon discovers that not all wThis was an interesting book about a young motherless girl whose father is working on the first complete dictionary. She soon discovers that not all words are created equally and can be as different as men are from women. We follow her short life, and see what really mattered in the end. The book felt a bit disjointed to me, there were some time leaps I felt that didn't jump smoothly, but I think I would have to reread before I could weigh in more heavily on that. ...more
Claire is a rather disturbed, being raised by an abusive step-mother. She ended up being her 2nd kill. Her step-mother's lover was her first. Her fathClaire is a rather disturbed, being raised by an abusive step-mother. She ended up being her 2nd kill. Her step-mother's lover was her first. Her father protected her belatedly, and she went on through life until he passed away. With his balance gone from her life, she felt free to kill based on whatever slight she discerned. Through a bunch of convoluted mishaps, she avoids being caught. In the end, she decides to make a change, but the pull of her old habits may prove too much. A good but disturbing book....more
Father Tim is planning an amazing Christmas gift for his wife Cynthia. In a story that resembles The Gift of the Magi, Cynthia comes up with a wonderfFather Tim is planning an amazing Christmas gift for his wife Cynthia. In a story that resembles The Gift of the Magi, Cynthia comes up with a wonderful present for her husband and they are both in awe. Dooley contemplates letting them adopt him officially. ...more
This was a tough one. Father Tim retires and is planning a mission trip. Suddenly he has a medical emergency and nearly passes away. When he returns tThis was a tough one. Father Tim retires and is planning a mission trip. Suddenly he has a medical emergency and nearly passes away. When he returns to the world of the living he finds he hit and killed a beloved pet and injured another pastor. In the end, faith prevails after a long time spent in the darkness of depression. ...more
Father Tim, now retired, and Cynthia go to White Cap Island and attend a church there, making new friends, while still keeping in touch with old frienFather Tim, now retired, and Cynthia go to White Cap Island and attend a church there, making new friends, while still keeping in touch with old friends. He begins a friendship with an island recluse and his phone is ringing off the hook with various needs of his new temporary parish. ...more
Women in a small village in India call on Geeta to help them murder their various husbands in order to stop the abuse, adultery, and molestations. FooWomen in a small village in India call on Geeta to help them murder their various husbands in order to stop the abuse, adultery, and molestations. Fooling the police, keeping ahead of black mailers, staying ahead of the local don, and dealing with a husband returning from the dead keeps these ladies hopping. did not feel this was a story that could have happened. Didn't believe the characters. It could be my lack of understanding the culture, but not a reread for me....more
Hannah finally makes it home, but now is dealing with feelings for the man who saved her and the fact that her husband has not moved on without her, yHannah finally makes it home, but now is dealing with feelings for the man who saved her and the fact that her husband has not moved on without her, yet he has not changed for the better and is only seeing what he wants to see going on around him, allowing things to happen that shouldn't even though he is the chief of police. Bishop finally confronts the man everyone thought was good but who actually had been causing many of the problems in the background, including the church attack that left 27 people dead, including Bishops wife and daughters. Things are building to a head as people begin to gather together to fight against the wrongs that are being allowed to occur in their midst. It is time to stand and fight. ...more
Heather Smith lies to get a job and escape the city for small town life. When she meets a young man there and they begin to fall in love, she believesHeather Smith lies to get a job and escape the city for small town life. When she meets a young man there and they begin to fall in love, she believes things are getting better. When the cops show up, she believes she cannot escape her past and maybe things are too good to be true....more
A continuation of the series. Noah is beginning to question the choices the mayor is making and the new rules they are putting into effect. Meanwhile A continuation of the series. Noah is beginning to question the choices the mayor is making and the new rules they are putting into effect. Meanwhile his wife is still trying to get home, while being chased by a psychopath. Her dog gets injured and needs veterinary care, which they find, but the psychopath finds them as a result. They think he sank in a river but he makes it to safety and finds a home to hole up in. Meanwhile she has the baby and nearly dies in childhood. A blizzard hits when things are harder than ever before. ...more
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