HOT by Julia Harper

Hot by Julia Harper

Hot by Julia Harper was a funny, whirlwind ride through a small town librarians push for justice, even when breaking a few laws along the way.

Librarian and part time bank cashier,Turner Hasting, has waited for four long years to find the right moment when she can right an injustice against her uncle. As she has plotted for four years, she has also frozen herself emotionally, not letting anyone close. All that’s about to change when the FBI agent chasing her makes a call that will change the course of both of their lives forever.

Special Agent John “Mac” McKinnon lived a beige existence until now. When he see’s Turner Hastings on the video camera boldly stealing the contents of her boss’ saftey-deposit box after a bank robbery committed by 2 bubmling burglars, he is intrigued by her calmness and spunky grin. And that’s when he picks up his cell phone and makes the first call.

As Turner and John spend time talking and getting to know each other, their relationship grows from Fugitive and FBI agent, to two people who are made for each other. Will they be able to unlock the ice around Turner’s heart, or will the eveidence she is searching for become her downfall in more ways than one.

Turner and John are remarkable characters. Their story together begins with that first phone call and progresses from there. Turner has strived for justice for her Uncle for so long, she’s frozen her own life in the process and John is the heat that will melt all her reservations. There are many funny characters among the story including Squeaky and the bumbling burlgars are another. I highly recommend this book when looking for a romance worthy of a smile of satisfaction at the end!

P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern

P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern was a very emotional read. The book is not a traditional romance, as there is no real HEA, but the love felt by the couple for each other surpasses the past and is felt in the present the book is written in. The lead character, Holly, has recently lost her husband,Gerry from a brain tumor. They were both young and in love and normal. Holly is devastated by Gerry’s death and enters into a deep depression. Finally, after 2 months, Holly leaves her home to retrieve a mysterious package sent to her parents home, to her. Inside she finds letters from Gerry, one a month for 10 months. Inside each letter is a task set for Holly to achieve, or perform. And each is signed, P.S. I Love You. Holly clings to these letters, and over time, they help her to move forward in her life from the utter devastation her grief had led her. Friends and Family also help Holly discover that her life and the love she had for Gerry didn’t die with him, but that even he knew that she would eventually recover from his death. There is much humor in this book and it helps to balance the almost overwhelming sadness the lead character feels. Married or not, if you’ve ever had love in your life, this book will touch your heart. I can not begin to express the power this book has. The writing is simple, but the message is not. And the ending? I feel sure that I can tell you that Holly does not find a HEA with another, but she does find it within herself. I do recommend you set aside a chunk of time for the book, as once you start, it is hard to put down. Oh, and don’t forget the kleenex. I wish I could fully express the punch this book has, however gentle it is. Now, excuse me while I go hug my Husband.