The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Movie Review

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Movie Review

Opened 6 March 2015

Running time - 122 minutes

We have been looking forward to this one since we

heard about it. The same great cast from The Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel came together for it.

That happens so rarely. There is one main addition.

Richard Gere. He really fit in well.

Just a little over view.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has been a wonderful

success. They are looking for an investor to buy an

additional property so they can expand. That's the story foundation.
Then, there are the people. The wonderful characters

that are taking advantage of the final chapter in life.

They make the most of it all. Love, romance,

business opportunities, friendships, marriage.

They make a family.

They look after each other. They have kind of
adopted Sonny and his fiancée, Sunaina.
There are a number of story lines in this show.
Which kept my interest the whole time.

Its a wonderful romantic fun movie for date night.

We felt like it was a perfect set up for a third one

in this series. Which is ok with us.

Review from Lisa Hutson



Kiss Me Hello -- Grace Burrowes

Grace Burrowes delivers a deeply romantic love story with drama, humor and compassion in Kiss Me Hello the final book in the Sweetest Kisses series. I read the first two novels in this series and sensed there was a bit of mystery about our hero Mackenzie Knightley. I wondered why this shy man who was the managing partner of his family law firm wasn't married or in a relationship. Something did not not add up....what was Mac's story?

Mac volunteers his time as a blacksmith shoeing horses at a therapeutic horse riding school for children. While at the stables Mac offers to visit a nearby farm to check on a pair of large horses who have mysteriously appeared on the property. He meets Sidonie Lindstrom, the new owner of the farm and her foster son Luis. Sidonie observes that Mac recognizes the draft horses as calls them by name. The horses, Daisy and Buttercup, are clearly pleased to see Mac. Sid has moved to the country to start over. Her brother died and she is tired of dealing with estate attorneys. As a foster mother, she has also grown weary of lawyers and intrusions from members of the social services department. Assuming that Mac is a full time farrier, Sid mentions her dislike for legal matters several times to him. Mac does not correct Sid's belief and this lie of omission is a key piece of the storyline. How long can Mac keep this secret from Sid? And how will she react when the secret is revealed?

Kudos to author Grace Burrowes for writing a sensuous love story about a couple in their mid -to late thirties. I loved it when Sid turned the tables on Mac and kissed him in a crowded restaurant. That kiss changed the game for Sid and Mac. Their relationship progressed from friendship to love at a believable pace. Loved how Sid and Mac spent time together baking pies, brownies and quiches and planning and planting a vegetable garden.

Mac, Sid and Luis suffered disappointments in their lives and were afraid to hope, trust and love. The last few chapters of the book were emotional and tense. Secrets were revealed and there were several unexpected plot twists. This well - written story is about love, family, & forgiveness which will warm your heart and make you believe that love triumphs over adversity every time.

In my opinion Grace Burrowes saved the best story for last!

Reviewed by Susan Gorman

When Lightning Strikes by Brenda Novak - Audio Verson

When Lightning Strikes

by Brenda Novak

Audio Version

This is Book 1 of the Whiskey Creek series. And my first

Brenda Novak read. If you want to stop reading here,

let me just say, I have already bought and downloaded

Book 2, When Snow Falls. When Lightning Strikes was a

terrific story from the beginning. Once Gail and Simon

made their way to Whiskey Creek, there were quite a few

new characters introduced.  But I never felt over run with them.

 They were spaced out well. And they each had a reason to be

in this story besides just setting up for future tales.
Whiskey Creek is a very typical small town. I grew up

in one. Moved to another one. Loved them both. And I

love reading love stories from them.
The narration was terrific. Amy Rubinate did a great job

with different characters. She was steady and easy to

understand. The reader obviously can make or break a

story. She only made it better for me.

The romance between Simon and Gail builds over time.

They are both strong individuals. I don't think either of them

had any interest in finding ''the one'' any time soon.
But fate does not ask if this is a good time for you.
Whiskey Creek is a terrific place and this story is a great

beginning for this series. I am looking

forward to reading Book Two.

Review by Lisa Hutson