Nicki's father, an ex-con, came to visit for an undetermined amount of time. This book tells of the funny side of life living with a father, son and boyfriend.

Nicki loves real estate but right now she appraises homes. Real estate gives her a dream of the life she would like to have with Cody, her son and Jake, her boyfriend. Somehow in her dream her father was not one of the occupants in the house.

Ronnie, her father, was released from prison when it was discovered there had been an error made in his sentencing. He spent a couple of months in a halfway house but now is ready to move in with her daughter who he has not had any communication with for years. His thoughts are Nicki is his family and family always welcomes each other.

This was such an entertaining book filled with characters that are so humorous they have to be based on real-life, and in this case they are. There was also depth throughout as Ronnie realizes the affect parents have on their children when they are young.

I felt like this was an entertaining book that goes so much further than expected. I enjoyed it.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Gallery Books in exchange for my honest review.

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Book Review: Beach House for Rent

Cara rents her beach house to Heather Wyatt for the summer. For Cara the income will help keep her husband's boat business open and for Heather it gives her a peaceful place to work on her commission of painting birds on stamps.

Read to find how their summers turn out and to find very rich characters throughout the book.

I love the way she creates powerful women who may not realize the strength they truly have. I also enjoyed the descriptions though out the story. I could just envision myself staying some place like this with turtle, birds and sea life. This book was so much fun to read. I enjoyed it so much. Thank you.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Gallery Books in exchange for my honest review.

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Book Review: The Woman in the Photograph

 In 1929 Lee Miller, a model, decides to make a name for herself in Paris. She looks for Man Ray so she could become his assistant but become more than that. She becomes his muse, model and his lover.

Each time she models she gains confidence, so it is not unusual when she begins to work on her own items which leads to a role in a film. Ray becomes jealous and the story continues.

This story by Dana Gynther is captivating and beautifully written. At times, the reader can relate with each of the characters, even though they may not have anything in common. Gynther did such a good job with the characters and the setting. I will begin looking for more works by this talented author.

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Book Review: A Place For Us.

This was not one of my favorite books by Harriet Evans. I had difficulties getting into it when the voices changed throughout. I tried several times to begin the book but was not happy with it.

Having said that, I do enjoy her writing in other ways. She develops characters well and the story itself was interesting. Personally, I did not enjoy this but others who the changes throughout do not bother will enjoy this family story.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Gallery Books in exchange for my honest review.