The Cradle Robbers, by Ayelet Waldman
Prison officials dismiss the murder as just one more fatality in lockdown. Juliet has her doubts. Now Juliet is determined to make Sandra’s last wish come true. Even if it means tracking little Noah—and the killer—through the dark maze of a widespread conspiracy. And even if it winds up pitting her against some very wealthy, powerful, and dangerous enemies….
I bought this book at a store for $1. It's the sixth book in the "Mommy-Track Series." I thoroughly enjoyed the book and it had plenty of twists and turns in it to keep you interested. It did have a bit of a sad ending and not every senario was totally believable. This works well as a stand alone book.
After war, not everyone returns a hero. Some are lost in the quiet spaces history forgets.
Frank Hollett joins the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit at the outbreak of WWII and is sent to the Scottish Highlands, where danger comes not from enemy fire but from accidents, isolation, and exhaustion. Among displaced men fighting a war far from the trenches – and farther from home – the strain is relentless.
The back-breaking labour helps him forget Clara Bennett and the future he’d imagined before his brother, Sam –now a soldier in the British Forces – claimed it.
A guarded friendship offers a brief reprieve as Frank avoids returning home. But devastating news forces him to decide whether Newfoundland still has a hold on him, or whether Scotland and Fiona have rewritten his future.
A Brother’s Shadow is a fictional portrayal of the often-overlooked yet crucial contribution of the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit in WWII and the fifty-year struggle for recognition.
I was lucky enough to win this book through the Goodreads giveaway. Although I didn't know the full history of the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit, I am familiar with the "Lumber Jacks and Jill's" of the second world war, as my Nana was a Lumber Jill.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and loved the twist at the end. I was appalled at how these guys were treated not only by the Government but by their fellow countrymen. Also how under appreciated that they were despite what they did for the war effort. I found it an easy book to read, and in fact read the last three quarters of the book on a plane ride.
Well worth the read and she is a Canadian author.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and loved the twist at the end. I was appalled at how these guys were treated not only by the Government but by their fellow countrymen. Also how under appreciated that they were despite what they did for the war effort. I found it an easy book to read, and in fact read the last three quarters of the book on a plane ride.
Well worth the read and she is a Canadian author.
Dear Reader,
Yes, our town is way off the beaten path, but strange, wonderful miracles happen a lot around here.
I've owned the Cut 'n' Curl beauty shop for years, and I've seen folks come for a visit, then stay for a lifetime. Take Jane-that pretty firecracker of a girl who just arrived in town. I would swear she's running from something. She came with only five dollars in her pocket but she's worked real hard to make a fresh start. She's turned my son Clay's life upside down without even realizing it.
And thank goodness for that! Ever since Clay left his country western band, he's played everything too safe. He needs to take a chance on Jane. Besides, the more he tries to keep his distance, the more he'll realize that he and Jane are singing the same tune.
But I should quit ramblin' and go check on Millie's permanent wave. Next time you're in Last Chance, be sure to swing by. We've got hot rollers, free coffee, and the best gossip in town.
See you real soon,
Ruby Rhodes
I bought 6 of the Last Chance books to take on vacation with me, as I knew they would be perfect vacation reading material. I was right!! Great cast of characters and a town where I would love to live. Easy Reading. This is Clay and Jane's story.
Dear Reader,
You won't believe what's happened. My son Tulane has come back home! You remember Tulane? He'd set out to find fame and fortune in the big, wide world outside of Last Chance, and I'm mighty proud. But that's not the half of it-Tulane isn't only back, he's brought a young lady with him.
Now Sarah-she does PR for Tulane's stock-car team-she's from Boston, but she's just about the sweetest girl you could meet. I think she's meant to keep Tulane out of trouble after that story in the papers, but he doesn't want to talk about it.
Anyhow, the Ladies Auxiliary can't wait to start matchmaking and introduce Sarah to our Reverend Ellis. But mark my words, Sarah is tired of being a good girl. And no one is better at breaking the rules and raising Cain than my son . . .
Listen to me going on and keeping customers waiting. I best get back to work, but you come round again. The Cut 'n' Curl's got hot rollers, free coffee, and the best gossip in town.
See you real soon, Ruby Rhodes
This is the second book in the series, and another quick and easy read, full of romance and small town charm. This is Tulane and Sarah's story.
"Last Chance Beauty Queen, by Hope Ramsay"
Dear Reader,
Gracious me, my beautiful daughter Rocky sure could use my help. I always knew she wasn't much interested in the local boys― but who'd have thought she'd come home with English royalty?
Trouble is, Hugh wants to buy some of our folks' land. We don't want to sell, but Rocky's job depends on her closing the deal. And though Hugh's obviously smitten, I'm not sure he's right for my Rocky. Oh, he's classy and handsome―and you should've seen the way he judged pies and fixed stock cars at our Watermelon Festival!―but what do we know about him, really? I know I sound like a nervous mother hen, but after forty happy years with my Elbert, all I want is to see my little girl find the same.
Well, time for me to quit chattering and get back to Miss Bray's wet set. Always nice talking to you, and the Cut 'n Curl's got hot rollers, free coffee, and the best gossip in town.
See you real soon,
Ruby Rhodes
All I could think of when reading this book is that Hugh must be based off of the British actor Hugh Grant....LOL Another good read, and by now each of the recurring characters are getting more and more familiar to me. I am getting totally invested in this series!!!!
This is Rocky and Hugh's story.
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