"Last Light Over Carolina" by Mary Alice Monroe

Life is precious. Love at first sight is special. This book teaches you about shrimping but, most of all, it teaches you about the interaction of people, the love and respect one has for the other or lack thereof due to conditions at hand.

I was pulled into the book by the shrimper who saw the woman of his dreams and made her his wife. I will pulled into the book by the woman in his life who loved the shrimper but became sad when the shrimper was out for months at a time. Missing the love of one's life is difficult. Remembering what's important is also difficult. It's when tragedy happens that one finds the true meaning of love.

Be mesmerized. Learn about the shrimping industry. Eat local shrimp!

"Swimming Lessons" by Mary Alice Monroe

What a beautifully written book this is! I finished reading it just moments ago and I'm still digesting the fact that the story is over. This book was filled with warmth, hope, love and caring. It taught us about the loggerheads and how we actually do help those in need. I had no idea this was going on and am very grateful for it. I love turtles. I love life. To spend one's time helping the nests/eggs is a gift to all. When children do this with such love and concern, it's incredible.

It's a story about a small community that takes care of each other. As they say, it takes a village to raise a child. This is one such example.

"Swimming Lessons" is all about taking chances, reaching for your dreams, helping others and finding love where you least expect it.

Pick up a copy and learn about the loggerheads!

"Small Great Things" by Jodi Picoult

 

An emotional book filled with strength, love, hate and more. It's a beautifully written book about a African American woman and her son. The only African American woman working in the hospital. An RN who loves what she does and she does it well.

You will learn how two families come into contact. A white supremacist family and an African American family.

Learn how these two families fight through a terrible incident and go full circle to respecting each other.

Jodi Picoult has written another SPECTACULAR book that you won't want to put down. The emotions run wild and you will be caught up in them. You will be there. You will be SO glad you read the book!

Pick up a copy on October 11 and beyond!

"A Lowcountry Christmas" by Mary Alice Monroe 

On sale October 25, 2016!

This is a very heartwarming story about a small town family whose son went into the military and came out with PTSD. In this small circle of life, you will read about the family and hear each one's thoughts on what it's like living with someone who has PTSD. Through education and open ears, the family learned how to do this. The marine, with the help of his family and a new therapy dog, found his way back to his life.

The joy of Christmas hung in the air when the son came home from the war. It was a time of family. It was a time of friends. Read how the marine rises through his PTSD.

Read about the importance of things. Read about the beauty of life just outside their door.

Life goes on.

Pick up a copy when it comes up for sale!

"Skyward" by Mary Alice Monroe

What a beautifully written book! Truly breathtaking. The story is about a very special place. A place that rehabilitates injured owls, vultures, eagles and other birds. It's a story of healing and taking care of each other. It's a story of love. Taking changes. Listening and appreciating the world around you.

Author is brilliant! So easy and fun to read. Didn't want it to end!

I'm grateful that the author has written more books and continues to write. Now I can read more of her work!

I HIGHLY recommend this book.

  "Paper Rings" by Teodor Flonta



Ariella grew up in Italy where she had rights. The stores had lots of food. The toy store shelves were filled. She spent her life working hard. She taught school.

Teodor was working at an event that Ariella attended. As soon as he saw her he knew she was the one.

This story is about their love and how hard yet worthwhile it all was. It's about survival. It's about family. It's about hardships. It's about life's rewards in the smallest fashion. The most important fashion.

Well written. Didn't want it to end!

Pick up a copy today. You'll be glad you did!

        Gaining Visibility by Pamela Hearon

LOVE this book! Acceptance, respect, appreciation and love are what this book is all about. It's a beautifully written, easy to read novel that makes your heart warm. Ever read a book that you didn't want to end? Well, this is one of those books. I loved the characters, the story and what it teaches us about how we live our lives and the possibilities that are open to us if we open our eyes and hearts. Accept your situation, Respect and require respect for those who are close to you. Happiness for yourself is very important. When you are happy and accept who you are and what you can do, you will be happy. You deserve to be happy. It's the only life you have. Live it! Love it! Be loved for who you are.

Pick up a copy of this book. It will move you. Publication date is September 27.