Roses Author: Leila Meacham“Roses” by Leila Meacham reminds me of other dynastic family sagas spanning an entire century. Ms. Meacham, however, has written a book that is not tedious, but fast paced and full of passions, while far reaching. The novel traces the lives and lineage of East Texas tycoon Mary Toliver and lumber king Percy Warwick. Three generations suffer from their denial of their unabated love, and powerful secrets.Howbutker, Texas, 1985. Mary Toliver DuMont sits with her old ... continue reading...
Book Reviews & Giveaway: Roses
Resolution Reviews: Rosetta Stone
Rosetta StoneTOTALeMy bucket list has always included one thing. Well, it's included a FEW things all based on ONE THING.... LIVING IN FRANCE. I was 18 years old the first time I went to Paris (it was probably the first time I'd been anywhere without my parents) and I came to love the city and the people. I still visit her as often as I can (unfortunately it was not in the cards this year), all with the hope that I'll one day live there. I haven't settled on a single place I'd like to spend the ... continue reading...
Happy Holidays from The Broads
Broad A: I want to take a minute to wish all of our readers a Happy Holidays.Broad Z: Good thinking "A" - that way we won't have to buy them gifts.Broad A: No, "Z" - that's NOT why I'm doing this. They have been here for us day after day for the past seven months and I want them to know how much I appreciate them and I want to wish them a holiday filled with family, good food, and peace.Broad Z:....and VodkaBroad A: Why me?Broad Z: Aw, that's really sweet A, but you're still giving me a present ... continue reading...
Beauty Reviews & Giveaway: Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant
Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant 1.7 oz StickBroad A: Certain Dri Solid Anti-Perspirant with 72 hour protection - I think Broad Z especially requested this for me.Broad Z: Who me? I'd tell you to your face if I thought you were stinky. You should know that by now A.Broad A: Thanks Broad Z - and I was thrilled to get it.Broad Z: Who DOESN'T love an Anti-Perspirant that works? Especially when you're in the midst of menopause.Broad A: It is great for those hot flash moments at work and in the middle ... continue reading...
Book Reviews & Giveaway: The Chic Shall Inherit the Earth
All About Us #6: The Chic Shall Inherit the Earth: An All About Us NovelAuthor: Shelley AdinaI certainly enjoyed the prior “All About Us” series by Shelly Adina, liking the theme of teenage friends in an exclusive girls school – Spencer Academy in CA. The Christian and spiritual elements that Adina captured so lightly but sincerely in her other novels becomes a little bit more implicit in this novel.The novel, which follows friends Gillian Chang, Lissa Mansfield, Carly Aragon, Lady Lindsay ... continue reading...
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