POCKET BOOKS
I declare, in my mind, it is a tie between Nora roberts and Julie Garwood. I have been lucky enough to collect a few of the Julie Garwood books, and this is my latest acquisition yet.
This story is about the latest toast of the London society, Christina Bennet, who has a past cloaked in mystery ...and Lyon, the Marquis of Lyonwood, who has a past mired with betrayal and grief.
She is feisty and rebellious and he is stubborn and insistant. Not a match made in heaven...but as the story progresses, love conquers all... their own reservations, weak willed suitors,a treacherous aunt, a murderous father...
Blissful ending and absolutely delightful narration. I could ask for nothing more.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Forced to Marry - Barbara Cartland
RUPA PUBLICATIONS
It has been a while since I picked up a Barbara Cartland. This is the story of Miss. Gytha Sullivan, an orphaned Heiress living with her ailing Grandfather, and the dashing Lord Locke, who is a neighbor.
Circumstances force them to get engaged and they have to face a few foes together. Their adventures lead them to appreciate the finer qualities in each other, and they fall in love.
The title doesn't seem to be that apt since they were forced to get engaged, but they get married on their own volition.
Light reading, in the same vein as most of her books.
It has been a while since I picked up a Barbara Cartland. This is the story of Miss. Gytha Sullivan, an orphaned Heiress living with her ailing Grandfather, and the dashing Lord Locke, who is a neighbor.
Circumstances force them to get engaged and they have to face a few foes together. Their adventures lead them to appreciate the finer qualities in each other, and they fall in love.
The title doesn't seem to be that apt since they were forced to get engaged, but they get married on their own volition.
Light reading, in the same vein as most of her books.
Friday, November 21, 2008
The Small Texan - J T Edson
CORGI BOOKS
Wow...can't believe that I have neglected this blog so much when I have actually bought/borrowed and read a few dozen books since I last posted.
Got an opportunity to raid an old friend's book collection and was introduced to a new author of westerns , JT Edson.
His books are a lot like Louise L'amour, but with a subtle sense of humour, a hint of irony and very lively characters.
This book is about a small Texan called Dusty Fog, who stands tall among other statesque texans by bringing peace among the troubled people.
Great narration and makes you want to keep reading more and more of his books...
Wow...can't believe that I have neglected this blog so much when I have actually bought/borrowed and read a few dozen books since I last posted.
Got an opportunity to raid an old friend's book collection and was introduced to a new author of westerns , JT Edson.
His books are a lot like Louise L'amour, but with a subtle sense of humour, a hint of irony and very lively characters.
This book is about a small Texan called Dusty Fog, who stands tall among other statesque texans by bringing peace among the troubled people.
Great narration and makes you want to keep reading more and more of his books...
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Creative Batik - Rosi Robinson
I have seen many how-to books and have collected a fair number. But this is by-far the most simply explained and beautifully illustrated book that I own.
Even if one doesn't have the specific tools, the book really gives you the impetuous to try out something even if it is the simplest of ways.
I have linked the book displayed on Amazon .com just so that you can take a peek at the beautiful pictures in the book.
Even if one doesn't have the specific tools, the book really gives you the impetuous to try out something even if it is the simplest of ways.
I have linked the book displayed on Amazon .com just so that you can take a peek at the beautiful pictures in the book.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
A Love like that - Natalie Fox
Mills & Boon - Romance
Lili mayer goes to Tuscany to wind up the affairs of her father and encounters his neighbor, the impossible Vittorio Rossi.
She realises that his neighbor and his little son Carlo were more than neighbors to her father, and that he had married Vittorio's mother in a private ceremony. From distrust and antagonism, they move towards love. And so, Lili and Vittorio find the kind of love they yearned for.
The story is okay..
I would give it 3 stars out of 5.
Lili mayer goes to Tuscany to wind up the affairs of her father and encounters his neighbor, the impossible Vittorio Rossi.
She realises that his neighbor and his little son Carlo were more than neighbors to her father, and that he had married Vittorio's mother in a private ceremony. From distrust and antagonism, they move towards love. And so, Lili and Vittorio find the kind of love they yearned for.
The story is okay..
I would give it 3 stars out of 5.
I have been neglecting this blog of mine a bit(more like a loooot).
But with looking after my baby, experimenting with easy cooking, blogging about my dishes, taking the pictures , and trying out a few new craft ideas and coming up with some bloopers, I lead a very busy life.
And of course, I have to make sure i do not neglect my hubby, friends or rest of the family too... And find time to read all my new books and the 300 odd books in my collection to re-read..!!
I do not have the time to comment about my new books, but the ones I have collected over the years and read so many times, those I can blog about without referring so much.
Don't be surprised if I have a bad comment about a book..it may not be a great read..but I own it ..so like any good owner, I love the book just for the fact that it belongs to me!!!!!
I have seen THAT look a hundred times over, when I go crazy over books...ain't anything that i haven't seen before..heh heh..
But with looking after my baby, experimenting with easy cooking, blogging about my dishes, taking the pictures , and trying out a few new craft ideas and coming up with some bloopers, I lead a very busy life.
And of course, I have to make sure i do not neglect my hubby, friends or rest of the family too... And find time to read all my new books and the 300 odd books in my collection to re-read..!!
I do not have the time to comment about my new books, but the ones I have collected over the years and read so many times, those I can blog about without referring so much.
Don't be surprised if I have a bad comment about a book..it may not be a great read..but I own it ..so like any good owner, I love the book just for the fact that it belongs to me!!!!!
I have seen THAT look a hundred times over, when I go crazy over books...ain't anything that i haven't seen before..heh heh..
Friday, May 30, 2008
New books
Yay.....Since I have moved to gurgaon, and i am just exploring the place, I have not yet located any book lenders yet.
So the only way is to buy books.
Last week I bought home a few and I am having the time of my life, reading them..And as usual, the majority of them are romance novels..I have picked up a great cookery book too.....
As soon as I am done, I will be back with some news about these books...
For now, I will just curl up with my latest books.
So the only way is to buy books.
Last week I bought home a few and I am having the time of my life, reading them..And as usual, the majority of them are romance novels..I have picked up a great cookery book too.....
As soon as I am done, I will be back with some news about these books...
For now, I will just curl up with my latest books.
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