Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Long Story Short - Movie Review

 Long Story Short

Movie Review

Released July 2021

I have just watched this movie on Netflix. 

I have looked at it for a while. So many times,

I have movies on my list, but never want to 

commit the two hours to watch them. 

This one, two hours well spent. Such a funny story

with just the right amount of other feelings in it too. 

Romance. Confusion. Friendship. Love. Fear.


 I cannot say it would necessarily be a romantic 

couples movie. But there is plenty of romance. 

Also, reminders. 

Guard your marriage. Protect it and never 

take it for granted. 

Same with your friends & family. 

Make time for them always. 

Don't wait for them to call you and 

don't just call when you need a

shoulder or a favor.


 We only get 24 hours every day. 

We never know how many of those days we have. 

Do not be afraid to spread love, kindness & laughter. 

If you have an afternoon and you are looking for a

movie to watch, go check out Long Story Short.

Review by Lisa Hutson



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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan - Audio version

 The Christmas Bookshop

by Jenny Colgan


Audio Version

Jenny Colgan has a simple way of writing. She gets

all the feels. All the love. All the confusion and

uncertainty that we all feel when the rug is pulled 

out from under us with life. Whether it is the loss

of a job. The loss of a loved one. Maybe a plan you 

had for your life did not work like you were sure

that it would. Whatever it is, Jenny Colgan writes all

the fear that we feel at times like that. But then she 

builds her characters back up. Brings the life back

to them. There is no sad endings here.


 Carmen starts out as a typical whoa-is-me little

sister. The next thing she knows, she is living in 

her sisters spare room. The perfect sister that can 

handle everything well. Working at a bookshop 

that is on its last leg! How on earth did she find 

herself in this situation? She talks to a friend that

found a restaurant job that is paying well. One that 

won't end after the holiday. Carmen decides to find

her own restaurant job. But Mr McCredie, the shop 

owner picks the right moment to let Carmen see

just how much he needs her to help him 

save the shop.


 In the end, Carmen has turned her life around,. 

turned the Christmas bookshop around and become an 

Aunt. Again. Life could not be better. 



Review by Lisa Hutson

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Susan's Review of No One Like Her by Cindy Kirk--Hazel Green Series--Book #4



What happens in Chicago…

When Erika Eads last saw Wells Pomeroy, harsh words were exchanged. Fast forward eight years. After running into Wells on one of the worst days of her life, she finds herself sleeping with him!

Wells Pomeroy is many things; respected business owner, devoted single father, responsible eldest son of the politically prominent Pomeroy family. What he is not is impulsive.

With Erika back in Hazel Green, they agree that friendship is best. Still, it’s not long before people notice the spark between them. But Wells hasn’t dated since his wife died. While Erica would never try to replace her friend, she can’t live in another woman’s shadow.

When a relationship bombshell drops, rumors and gossip in their close-knit community cause Wells and Erica to questions their feelings. Wells doesn’t want to lose Erika, but can he offer her what she needs? Or will they part ways again, this time forever? (less)









Wells Pomeroy needs a weekend away from work, his family and the memories of his late wife Dani’s tragic death. He checks into a hotel in Chicago and heads to the hotel bar to watch the Cubs game. He recognizes a woman at the bar as Erika Eads, Dani’s best friend, and senses sadness in her eyes. Wells invites Erika to his room to catch up and to watch the Cubs game—this invitation leads to an unexpected night of passion.

Erika and Wells shared a deep connection-she was his wife’s best friend. Wells did not get along with Erika—she was too much for Wells- too opinionated, too confident. Wells and Erika had heated words at Dani’s funeral and had not spoken in eight years. Erika returns to Hazel Green for a visit and meets Wells and Dani’s daughter, Sophie. Erika offers to share memories and photos of Dani with Sophie.

Cindy Kirk does an excellent job as she compares Erika’s genuine understanding that Sophie needs to connect with her Mom with the guilty feelings Wells has about his one night of passion with Erika. I could understand Wells’ struggle—he loved his wife and family and truly believed that Erika was not his type but he wanted to keep Dani’s memory alive for his child. Erika has surprising news for Wells which changes his well-structured life –she’s pregnant. He immediately offers marriage and Erika turns him down stating she will only marry for love. Wells and Erika agree to build a relationship—I loved this plot choice as it enabled both Wells and Erika to see each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

No One Like Her pulls at your heartstrings. Wells lost his wife and sister in tragic accident and he never thought he’d never fall in love or have more children. Erika was devastated when she learned she could not have children and viewed her pregnancy as a blessing. One night changed this couples lives and this story is about acceptance, the importance of love, trust and respect and moving forward as a family. Cindy Kirk explores themes throughout this novel—there is conflict and drama, passion and honest conversation—all the elements that I adore in a novel. Adored the characters of Erika, Wells and Sophie and rooted for this family.

I highly recommend Cindy Kirk's No One like her--and can't wait to read the next Hazel Green book!

Reviewed by Susan Gorman

ARC provided by the author
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