Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis - Audio version

Rainy Day Friends

by Jill Shalvis

☆☆☆☆☆

And now we have another Jill Shalvis story.

Because I have never had a moment in one

of her stories, that I even considered sitting it

aside. There are very few writers I can say that

about. There are always tears and laughs. Always

real life challenges. Along with real life feelings.

 Rainy Day Friends is filled with the Capriotti family.

If your life is lucky at all, you have surely come across

a family like this. People that are generous and nosy

and loving and hard working and dependable. They

will share anything with anybody. They hold no

judgment to anyone.

This is where Lanie and River find themselves landing

while in the middle of the worst moments of their lives.

Of course it couldn't be a better place to land. 

River is pregnant and so very alone. She is young and

used to living in a car. Lanie is a young widow and she

has been granted surprise after surprise since her

husbands passing. Strangely, the two of them find

themselves connected. In so many ways. 

Jill Shalvis can write a story, people and places that

burrow right into your heart. Into your real life. You

might find yourself looking out your front door to see

if the world outside has changed. Karen White is the

narrator for a lot of Jill Shalvis books. She does

a nice job. I hope you will enjoy Rainy Day Friends.

 

I borrowed this audio book from my library.

Review by Lisa Hutson

 



First Star I See Tonight - Susan Elizabeth Phillips

First Star I See Tonight

by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

 

A couple years ago, purely by chance, I heard that a

writer I had heard of, but never read, was making an

appearance at a book store, a ways from me. I had not 

lived here very long and not familiar with the area at all.

I called one of the few friends I had made at the time.

And we went to see Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

 

She was hilarious. A fabulous person to go see and I 

highly recommend you do the same if you ever have

the chance.

 

You will then know the person that writes these books!

Fabulous characters. So much to visualize as you read!

But not so much detail that it's boring. I found myself

so deep into the story that I thought I must surely be

living in that neighborhood, that apartment building,

that city. I could see The Spiral in my head as I read.

 

Piper Dove is an interesting one of a kind woman with

no fear. Well, she might be afraid of one thing. But it

surely is not men or hard work.

 

 

Cooper Graham has 'the' life. A successful popular

athlete who retired at the top of his game. Now, men

and women alike line up for the chance to talk with him

or get into his nightclub, The Spiral.

 

 

Coop has never met a woman like Piper. She has no concern

for his fame or fortune. Piper just needs a job and the chance

to do it well. To build a clientele and reputation in the business.

 

First Star I See Tonight is wonderful. Full of feelings and friends.
When it comes right down to it, Coop needs to be tougher and stronger

 than ever before in his life. Piper has to be more brave and trusting than

she has ever been.  

Can they do it? They each will have to follow a path they did

not want and courageously give over if they really

wish to have the love of a lifetime. But can they do it??

 

 

I bought this book used from my library.

Review by Lisa Hutson



Anything For You by Kristan Higgins - Audio Version

Anything For You

by Kristan Higgins

Anything For You is from the Blue Heron series.

Connor O'Rourke has been in love with Jessica Dunn

since they were 12 years old.
Connor has not had the easiest life. But really, he always

had his twin sister, Colleen. Their parents broke up.
Their mother did not take it well. Their dad started a

new family for himself.
Meanwhile, Jessica has been trying to survive. Taking care

 of her parents, herself and her little brother, Davey.

Davey suffers from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Only Jessica

can take care of him. At least, that's what she thinks.  

She never asks for help from anyone. Never.

That is hard for Connor to accept. He is the guy that takes

care of the people around him. Especially the women.

Its always been his fondest wish to take care of Jessica.

But Jessica is determined to take care of herself and Davey.

She struggles and strives to reach her goals.

With her own personal life being her last concern.

The story runs over a long span of time. The way its written

draws you in. Closer to the characters. Into their relationships.

You will find yourself cheering when the good things happen for

everyone. Then, of course, crying when the bad things happen.

The Holland clan. The O'Rourkes. Everyone from Manningsport

is in this story. Oh gosh, just thinking about this story makes

me smile and tear up a little bit.

I have to add, I have read quite a few Kristan Higgins stories.

I have always liked them. I feel like her writing style is

changing. The last two stories of hers have felt different.

More and deeper emotion. The characters are interesting

and real. Even the ones that aren't so likable are important

and you want to know about them.

Amy Rubinate is a wonderful narrator for Kristans books.

I have not listened to her for a while and as soon as she

started talking, it reminded me how great she does.

Review by Lisa Hutson

I bought my audio copy from Audible.com