Book Reviews    

The Diary of V: The Affair
I really enjoyed this book, it was SO funny, it takes you through the life of 'V' or rather her diary. It's all written as journal entries. I don't suggest starting this if you aren't committed to reading the other two, you'll be left wanting to finish up to see what happens with V, her son and cheating husband. . V is very easy to want to follow and be on her side through out  the book, you'll find yourself hooting and hollering for her to get what she deserves. I think this is because she's so 'normal'. 

The Diary of V: The Breakup
In this second book, we learn more about what V needs in this book, she's searching out herself and her needs more and going through trying to workout her marriage. She ends up learning a lesson, and as she keeps on packing on pounds the gym becomes a funny situation. I couldn't put this book down. 

The Diary of V: Happily Ever After
The last installment of V's Diary, though you can read (I haven't) through Redbook the story, not sure if it continues or what. This is the perfect ending to a hilarious story. It brings everything you wondered about from the first to, to an end and makes sense. The husband is a jerk and you finally see some justice.

   Welcome to Temptation &  Faking It
I like Jennifer Cruise and have read a few other of her books, but I wasn't sure about this one. I ended up picking this one over another because of where it seemed to be set in time. I don't think I could read an 'older' book since I'm not a big fan of older movies and stuff. You get to live along with Davy, Sophie, Michael, Dillie and Phin, I suggest you read "Welcome To Temptation" first, before this one if you are going to, then you'll know the back round to the characters. I just happened to luck out in that I bought Welcome to Temptation first, and didn't even know I should. 

While I liked both books, the second is a bit harder to follow. There are quite a few characters and the names, though very different most of them - are hard to keep straight. I ended up just reading and reading and not really caring. In the end all the parts fell into place. 

   She's Come Undone
This was a great read, it was something I wasn't quite ready or prepared for I don't think, but I ended up just falling into the story and sort of relating on some levels with Dolores. It is though, a rollercoaster of emotions, with so many things happening good and bad and semi-good and bad to Dolores you just want it all to end up good and grand and happy and 'perfect'. I read this in one day, I just could *not* put it down. Wally Lamb did a great job of putting me at least, in her shoes. Great read!

   Good In Bed
This was a fantastic read, a friend of mine borrowed the book to me, and I've since bought "In Her Shoes" and am reading it currently. Great, great read! Cannie is a great character, full of something for most every reader to connect with her on. The story line is that Cannie's boyfriend has written about her as 'larger' in a national men's magazine, when she thought they were on a break but to him, they are already over. The story takes us through her pursuit of herself and what she needs and wants and she discovers that she is missing something great. I remember at parts wanting to cry and laughing at it, but then there were other times where you just wanted to scream at Cannie! 

     Rachel's Holiday
Rachel is Irish and living in New York, she's young and what better for her to do but ... live it up! But, living it up will send Rachel to the hospital and cost her her boyfriend and her cushy life in Manhattan. Her family brings her back home to the 'Betty Ford' Clinic of Ireland where Rachel believes she'll meet celebrities while she *overcomes* her obstacles, there's always room for change, right?

     Watermelon

     Angels

     Last Chance Saloon

     Sushi For Beginners

     Under the Duvet

     House of Leaves

     In Her Shoes