Close up by Kate Forster

Reviewed by Desere

This was one of the best mystery set in Hollywood books  ever!! The book centered around three main characters, each have their own set of issues and goals to try and meet.

And along the way they learn about life and just what it is they are really in need for instead of what they really want.

The author let it all really flow very nicely and there was never a moment that anything felt dragged out or like I wanted to yell at the author to get to the point already.

I have found that some reads in this genre feels like it takes too long to bring into focus the secret and this just causes me to get board and I want to skip to the end to just get it over with, so not the case with this book.

The journey of all characters was captivating and the author dropped just enough revealing information along the way to keep me on the edge of my seat and wanting more.

And best of all the book had loads of humor that had me holding onto my seat so not to fall off from all the laughing.

A truly stunning look into the lives of characters each so focused on what they want to happen in life, and how they listen to their hearts and finally realize what it is they truly need.

I highly recommend this read for all readers. It had the glitz and glam of Hollywood, the romance that makes you go weak at the knees, the characters that crawl into your heart and the totally WOW factor that brings it all together.

5/5 star review
" Close up means letting the world see the real you" 

The Red Hot Chili Cook Off by Carolyn Brown

Reviewed by Desere

For myself I'm not a major fan of watching movies or series on television, I find that books are simply so much more fun and intense and just give me a thrill that I cannot live without.

But every now and then I do find a good comedy to watch, but sadly none have ever given me all that I want, and I realize that the life of books is always better. The new Carolyn Brown book has proven that over and over again.

This book left me in stitches, laughing out loud and left with happy tears streaming down my face and yes afterwards thinking just how much fun it would be to live inside this crazy world of these characters.

The book tells the story of Carlene, she is the co-owner of Bless My Bloomers. A lingerie shop making customized little scarps of lace for woman who need that little bit of extra spice in their lives. But she comes face to face with one pair of very sexy red -lace panties stashed away in her husband's briefcase. She knows she made them, but she sure as heck did not make them for her personal use.

She quickly forms a plan to bring down her no good cheating husband to his knees and regret the day he ever tried to take he on. You see Lenny, or as I like to call him Mr Can't keep it in his pants, has been champion of the Chilly Cook Off for ten years, but this year she will crush him.

She pulls in the help of her family and so begins the crazy fun story of how one woman goes from red hot love for her husband to red hot conquer, destroy walk away happy mode. I realize that it sounds a little bit too much like the revenge of a woman scorned, but as the story develops one sees this amazing story of leaning to accept and let go unfolding.

I loved this book so, so, so much I honestly could not put it down, it was so funny and my insides truly hurt from all the laughing yet the more I read the more I laughed and the more I could not stop reading!

An amazing story of how family and friends can be the backbone you need when you know you have to be brave yet looking brave is always easier than actually being brave. And how no matter what happens family will always be there for you, they will love you just as you are.

I highly recommend this read for any fan of reading. It was fun, fresh and hilarious and offered me the perfect escape into a world of laughter. The author showed that laughter is the best medicine and a sure fire cure for the toughest of challenges in life.

5/5 star review
" Red hot takes on a whole new meaning"