A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Friday, December 30, 2011

Always the Baker, Never the Bride (Emma Rae Creations #1) - Sandra D. Bricker

This one was another freebie.  I have to say, after the past two disappointments, I was a little wary of finding a good book to read.  Luckily Emma Rae and Jackson saved me!

Emma Rae is a successful baker that has just taken over as pastry chef at the Tanglewood Inn, which is under the management of Jackson.  He is fulfilling the dream of his deceased wife.  He's pretty much lost with the whole turning the hotel into a wedding destination thing but has the help of his sisters and now Emma Rae.  She becomes indispensable to him and his heart.

There are no real mysteries here.  The book keeps flowing because it is centered around Emma Rae and Jackson.  He's fighting God and the memory of his wife.  She's trying to be understanding and patient.  There are little additions with the restaurant's chef, Emma Rae's parents, her assistant/best friend, her aunt and her old employer.  There's not enough of them to be a distraction, just to keep the plot going.  There were also a couple times I smiled.  Didn't laugh out loud, but it was a cute part.

I really think that this was a great book to get my out of my slump.  It was a pleasant read and I was through it in no time.  This seems to be part of a series.  At the moment there is another one, Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride.  It came out in October so there might be more after that, but I can't say for sure.  I'll throw it on my watch list, though.  Finally, I can say Good Book!!

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