Livin' La Vida Llama ~ A Lighthearted Look at Life Over 60
I love the symbolism of this title, The Wedding Dress. Please don't ask me what it is; I'm not one for spoilers...but it follows the same idea as the first two books in this series, Picket Fence, and The Hope Chest. And while this is the third in a series, it stands beautifully on its own.... Continue Reading →
"Respectable lady scholars shouldn’t be dodging evildoers, escaping lost tombs, and chasing down magical artifacts." It was ten o'clock at night, and I was seventy percent of the way through Tomb of the Sun King. I knew better as I climbed into bed, my Kindle in hand. "Just one more chapter" turned into many different... Continue Reading →
I am convinced that The Willow and I are time travelers whenever we get together. Why, just recently, she and I ran away for a couple of days. This time, we visited the Gilded Age in Newport, Rhode Island. (For those who haven't read my other "Willow" post, she is my best friend and has... Continue Reading →
I don't like to read contemporary fiction, especially ones written as beautifully as this one. You know the ones: They tug at your heartstrings, pulling them like old-fashioned taffy you can watch from outside a store window. Then, just as you're sure those strings will snap apart, they start to warm and become stronger than... Continue Reading →
Oh my, I loved this book! How could I resist a book with elves, fae, magic, and a dragon? Ivy's story is one of adventure, betrayal, mystery, and so much more. She is joined by a cast of characters that kept me wondering about their motives throughout the book. Elven House of Ivy is action-packed... Continue Reading →
Let me start by saying I have turned into a big fan of this author's work. While I rarely read contemporary Romances, I could not resist this one. It's a sequel to The Secret Gift, and although both were published once before (a number of years ago), they are new to me, and I am... Continue Reading →
When I pick up a book by this author, I know I am in for a great story. Countess of Stars was no exception. However, I did not expect the story of these characters in this sequel to Once Upon a Storm. Without explaining why (spoilers, darling!), I disliked Lucien so much in the first... Continue Reading →
Age 62 Retirement Status Retired How does Cathi spend her time as a retiree? Photographer - Life-Long Learner When it comes to creativity, I am convinced there is nothing Cathi can not do. Cathi officially retired from teaching a year ago and is the busiest retiree I've met! An avid photographer, she is always looking for... Continue Reading →
Have you ever started a great book and had it interrupted by a cold or some other bug that sneaks up on you quickly? That was me reading Haunted Warrior. I started it just as I was starting to feel slightly under the weather. It was a perfect distraction until the fever kicked in, and... Continue Reading →
I have never met a book by Ms. Cates that I didn't love. Yes, I mean "met." Her storytelling and story-building skills are so well-honed that I find myself quickly wrapped up in the worlds she creates. Reading Picket Fence was like taking a virtual hike up a mountain when I had no idea I'd... Continue Reading →
