Southern setting, Irish band and plot twists

Because You’re Mine by Colleen Coble

Things I liked about this book:

the characters, especially Alanna, Liam and Alanna’s mates

the character development especially of “Jesse”

the plot pace

the plot twists

the unusual setting, alligator included!

not everything is as it seems

Things I didn’t like about this book:

Some questions that I had didn’t get answered, such as how was Diedra connected to the Kavanaugh family? And why was Barry so obsessed with her?  Why would their neighbor not say much about the family and just what did she know?

It was a riveting story and I enjoyed it very much. After finishing the book, I found myself still thinking about the characters and wondering what they were doing now.  I received a free copy from the publisher for my honest review.

Lyrical Prose and Second Chances

Long Way Gone by Charles Martin

Young Cooper O’Connor leaves his father and heads off to Nashville to make a fresh start for himself.  He takes everything of value from his father, expecting that he will make it big there and be able to return after having proved himself.  The years pass and he never sees his father again, but carries the lessons his father taught him in his heart.

  Years after a devastating tragedy, Cooper meets up with his long-lost love and wants to make amends but doubts that she will believe the truth.  He must decide if his love for her is worth the risk of rejection yet again.

Charles Martin weaves a beautiful tale of love and second chances set to lyrical prose.  It gives the reader hope that reconciliation and God’s purposes are being worked even in difficult relationships.  I loved this book:  its characters, storyline, plot twists, and the satisfying conclusion.  I received a free copy from the publisher for my honest opinion.