Before I Fall by Jessica Scott

Before I Fall

by Jessica Scott

Book One of the

Falling Series

This is the beginning of a new series for Jessica Scott.

It was yet another captivating story from her.

Her writing always keeps me interested.

The characters are so real.

Noah has come home to stay. He has done his duty in the

military. And he has the scars to prove it. The scars that

cover his body. The scars that distort his thoughts. He has

fallen onto the same path many do. Pain relief in a bottle.

Beth has been taking care of her father since she was a

teenager. Her mother could not handle it. She left. Somehow,

Beth has managed all these years. Her father served in the

military. Now, he struggles with physical and emotional pain.

He has been medicating himself any way he can all this time.

Alcohol and drugs. Just trying to make it from day to day.

He has been so thankful for his hard working, brave daughter.

If there is one thing Beth knows, she hates the military. They have

not taken care of her father as they should. Now, he is addicted to

the pain meds. Beth will never be with someone from the military.

Noah is trying to get through college. Get his degree. While most

classes are hard, one of them is impossible. Stats. But with the

help of a tutor, he stands a chance.

Beth is trying for her degree as well. Working. Taking care of her

father. Stretching every dollar til it squeaks. She needs the money

from tutoring. And Noah needs a tutor.
But Noah is a military man. And that is something

she cannot tolerate.
And that's where the story really begins.

Jessica's writing is sincere and true. You can feel the emotions

from the words. The characters are alive and real. I am always

impressed with her works.
Be prepared for drama. I felt angry at the truths in the story.
But they are truths from real life for many people today.

Beth and Noah have learned to be hard. To protect and cover

their hearts. They know how to fight for what they need. 

The biggest struggle may be to learn trust. 

I look forward to the rest of the series.

Review by Lisa Hutson



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