Book Review: Hope on the Range by Cindi Madsen

This is a sweet hometown cowboy love childhood sweetheart kind of story and I wish there was a movie filmed based on this book. I did not read the first book but it can be a read as a standalone

Ireally love the romance between Brady and Tanya. They were friends since childhood and are in charge of their family ranches. I love how the story develop between them, both of them like each other but are unaware of the mutual feelings involved. It also shows how Tanya fought to gain courage to put across her ideas for the ranch to her disapproving father.

Brady and his brother are also in charge of a reformed youth programme at the range, as they bring in a bunch of kids, there is another cute couple – harlow and maddox . This was a cute relationship as well

Overall i give it 4.5/5

So I am going to start my new job in July, and that is in 14 days. Thank God that I have something to look forward to and I can happily celebrate christmas. This time round it feels right, because I will have full access and control of my clients, at least I don’t have to think about the co-sharing part.

Book Review: Better than Fiction by Alexa Martin

This book was easy to read, but it wasn’t that interesting for me. The plot is quite predictable. Drew Young inherited a bookshop from her grandmother but she is adverse to reading as she does not believe in the good endings in books. Along the way we meet her grandmother’s group of friends, known as the dirty birds. In order for the bookshop to survive, Drew decide to hold a famous author event – Jasper Williams. And of course, their attraction is immediate. Because Jasper wants Drew to be interested in books, he come up with a plan in which he recommends a book which she has to read , and she bring him to the favourite scenic and interesting places. At the same time, she has to deal with her father, who is only bent on taking over her shop and also with her half-sister.

As the story progresses, we get to see an in depth look into Drew’s emotions on how she tackle the grief and emotions and also the way the relationship develops.

Overall i would give it a 3/5

Honestly I just find it very unfair. For me to get a pay cut when others get more when they did not work for 2 years. Im like huh? I rather wait.

Book Review: Christmas by the Candlelight by Karen Swan

I really loved this book and i finished in one sitting! Can you believe it? hahaha that is why everytime when i read Karen Swan i read it on days when i am free.

This book wasn’t a christmassy book. It dealt with a dual timeline – 2014 and 2023, and with 6 housmates. Libby, the protagonist with her boyfriend max, arrives at her university reunion. Over there she meets her best friends and tensions and secrets began to surface

I actually avoided reading this book at first because the reviews were saying that it was not christmassy but the story was good, Im a fan of christmas books. So when i started reading, the story flowed naturally, and yes though there were a bit of tension here and there, but it was quite predictable who will end up with who. The only grip i had with this book was that there was not enough description of christmas even thought the title is christmas by the candlelight.

Overall, 4.5/5

I have come to a conclusion..

For the past few days I have been wondering, if i have taken R would i have stayed longer? Maybe . But how much longer? and i do want that kind of stress everyday? No I don’t want. Unless I know that it is possible. And the fact that they do have team dinners and go out on weekends together, I don’t really want that as weekends are for family and friends. Furthermore, the targets are like fixed? Yes there are salary increments now and then but as your salary increases, your targets will be higher = more stress.

SO I decided, i still want in-house afterall. Thank You Jesus for this clarity. Amen

The end.

Book Review: The Book Lover Retreat by Heidi Swain

I am a big fan of Heidi Swain and this book was really good as usual 🙂

Emily , Rachel and Tori have booked a holiday to Hope Falls, a place which a film adapation based on a book they love was filmed. Along the way Tori had to drop out, and Alex replaces them.

This story flowed so naturally it felt like i was part of the group and experiencing the vacation myself. This is one of the rare times when i come across a guy who really love a book so much that he would go on the vacation to experience himself. But as we go deeper into the story, we understand why Alex was so adamant on going to this vacation. The relationship between Emily and Alex was also a nice progression. Emily’s own business, i feel in reality might not have such an explosion of popularity but hey that is why it is a story right? I really like Rachel because she is a supportive best friend, as what best friends are.

Overall, 4/5

I really cannot believe i am at this stage again. I wonder why. Anyway I am reading 10 books the moment, because I am shuffling between east and west at the moment. I hope i get one soon. I know some people can wait months but i believe Jesus will bless me with one soon. amen.

Book Review: The secret Ingredient by Nancy Naigle

the secret ingredient nancy naigle

Kelly and Andrew were highschool sweethearts who planned to marrry but eventually grew apart as his aunt had a great offer for him to study in Paris for the next 6 months. He wanted her to go with him but she did not want to leave home. Thus they both were heartbroken. Years later when he return to town, they start to slowly reconcile.

This is really a hallmark story, no wonder there was a hallmark movie based on it. Im glad Kelly stood her ground, to stay and build her career and also because her family are here.

The one thing that is unique is that during the baking show competition which they both take part in, the individual segments are hidden from the rest of the competitors, so they can only see what kind of cakes are there, and not the individuals.

Overall i would rate 3.5/5

30 April 2024

Is it weird that until today I am still wondering if I made the right decision? Alot of people told me whatever you choose, God is with you. No matter which decision, God is with you. But I dont want to waste time. Especially when i know there is no career progression in that. I am tired.

Anyway, let’s see how it goes. I give myself at least a month ahahahha.

On another note, my laptop screen has been flickering. Sucks. I don’t intend to buy another one for the time being . … Sigh.