Keep Calm & Read Books

Take a deep breathe, do what needs to be done, then take a good book, find an awesome peaceful corner, & read away! If you like Contemporary Romance selections, here's some suggestions.

 Pretty Face by Mary Hogan

This is a Teen coming-of-age story.  Hayley lives in Santa Monica and has to deal with the shallow culture of constant dieting and plastic surgeries.  Her mother is far from an ally, going so far as getting Haley a talking scale. (Do those truly exist? )  Luckily, her parents offer her the opportunity of a lifetime to spend the summer, about 10 weeks, in Italy.  She’s reluctant at first—nursing a broken heart & not wanting to leave her best friend—but she goes and has pretty much the time of her life.  As a reader, I had vacation envy.  Italy is on my list of future destinations.  I loved the author’s vivid descriptions of the museums, churches, and overall atmosphere.  I enjoyed taking this journey with Hayley.
  

Useful advice.

Done With Love by Niecey Roy
Alexis always dreamed of a fairytale romance complete with a prince charming.  When her shattered dreams end up making her a runaway bride & the object of her almost mother-in-law’s revenge, she has to figure out what she can do to fix the mess that has become her life.  And of course, to make matters more complicated, her first-love Leo comes back into her life stirring up some old feelings.  But can she trust that Leo will not break her heart again? Because if she can’t trust, then her fairytale ending is even more out of her grasp.  There are some unexpected twists and turns and awkward laughs along the way. Very entertaining read.

It's not a problem so no recovery needed.

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

How different would life have changed if you suddenly woke up from a head injury & discovered you have no memory of the last 10 years of your life? Alice is faced with these questions when she hits her head in an exercise accident & discovers that she’s in the middle of a pending divorce. And to make matters worse, she has three children she doesn’t even remember giving birth to.  Her last memories are of finding out she’s pregnant with her first baby & involved in a satisfying relationship with her husband.  What the heck happened?  She has to slowly figure out what has become of her life & either accept it or make some changes.  This story makes you think about day-to-day life & the choices we all make in our relationships.  Because sometimes life is hard, and the choices we make have consequences. This is a great read & I highly recommend it.

How comforting is this!? There are times when a good book is like a hug. I can relate!

Not all addictions are harmful, I say.

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