Wednesday, December 1, 2021
No Ordinary Christmas by Belle Calhoune **** Mistletoe, Maine 1
The quaint New England town of Mistletoe is thrilled to welcome back one of their own, Dante West. Now a famous Hollywood action star, Dante is filming a movie in town to help the local economy, as well as make amends with the people he hurt when he abruptly left Mistletoe all those years ago.
Librarian Lucy Marshall isn't thrilled to see Dante. He was once her best friend and first love until he left her behind without a word of goodbye. When Dante makes her an offer she can't refuse -- use of the library as a filming venue in exchange for a lucrative donation, Lucy finds herself spending a lot of time in Dante's company. With the magic of Christmas in the air, Dante and Lucy begin to forge a new bond. But can two people leading such different lives find lasting love the second time around?
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Belle Calhoune's No Ordinary Christmas takes place in Mistletoe, Maine during the holiday season. It’s the BEST second chance romance that I have read all year! I loved the small town setting, the storyline and characters.
Head librarian Lucy Marshall is drawn to the scene taking place on the town square in front of the library. Everyone in Mistletoe has gathered to see Dante West, the hometown hero who is a movie star. Everyone but Lucy. Dante broke Lucy’s heart when he left town without saying a word. She’s held onto her anger and can’t seem to move forward.
Love the author’s voice and that she is able to describe each one of the characters so vividly. She is able to portray Lucy’s feelings so the reader feels compassion, not pity for her. Dante wants to make things right with his brother Troy and Lucy. Dante was not perfect and his actions hurt his family and Lucy. Dante’s determination to make things right won me over.
Loved the secondary characters. Lucy’s sisters Stella and Tess (she’s a hoot!) are an integral part of the story as they offer emotional support to her. I liked that the sisters were close and that they wanted to protect Lucy. Tess’s scene stealing added lots of laughter to the storyline. Dante’s best friend Nick and his son Miles tugged at my heartstrings and I am hoping to read their story very soon.
The chemistry between Lucy and Dante still sizzles after eight years. Belle Calhoune writes an exceptional story for this couple – their journey is not easy and it’s filled with a mix of emotion, heartache and passion. No Ordinary Christmas has it all- a determined hero, a stubborn heroine, great secondary characters and the perfect blend of romance and conflict.
I highly recommend No Ordinary Christmas-- it is an engaging story of compassion and the capacity to forgive--hallmarks of the holiday season.
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Ghostbuster: Afterlife -Movie Review
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Movie Review
If all sequels were this good, we would wish
for every movie to have a sequel.
I was never the biggest fan of the original
Ghostbusters. I liked it. It was fun.
The second one, less fun. Ok. But I have
never been tempted to rewatch it.
The other one, I won't review.
I don't do negative reviews.
But Afterlife is the sequel that the first one
deserved. Funny. Terrific story. Great effects.
And of course, Paul Rudd.
Sexiest Man Alive!!
Considering the stupidity of the past
2 years put this movie off for so long,
it's pretty fabulous that it comes out
right after the Sexiest Man of the Year
announcement.
since they reopened. Mostly because
there has not been a movie I was
interested in seeing until this one.
I highly recommend this movie if
you are looking for a chance to get
out of the house and enjoy yourself.
Review by Lisa Hutson
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews - Audio Review
The Santa Suit
by Mary Kay Andrews
Audio Version
When we are thrown into terrible and
unfamiliar situations, we often make
bad decisions.
A decision Ivy made is what brought
her to The Four Roses farm.
And Pumpkin, her dog.
Very quickly, Ivy is thinking this was
a horrible decision. But really, as the
story goes on, it is obvious that
it was the perfect decision.
Kathleen McInerney does a lovely
job with the narration.
Mary Kay Andrews writes a mostly
light hearted love story. With love
showing up everywhere.
Review by Lisa Hutson
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