That British Woman's Book Review Blog

"Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy," by E L James

There has been such a lot of hype about these three books, that I was really looking forward to reading these books.  I borrowed them for someone else, and first let me say, I was so glad I borrowed them, rather than purchase them.

So I guess we'll get the "sex scene's" topic over with first.  Honestly by the time I got to the third book my reaction was, "Oh for crying out loud, here we go again." It was boring and totally unnecessary.  I don't claim to be an expert in what they were talking about/doing, infact I had never heard of most things, but I am quite sure you could get your point accross in lesser detail!!!

If you took out the sex scenes from the three books, it would have been one book, not three books.  The actual storyline if you took out the sex part of it was a tad weak and over the top.   Poor student meets rich millionaire with a lot of emotional issues; he wisks her off her feet and th…

"Remembered - Fountain Creek Chronicles Book Three," by Tamera Alexander

The threat of war—and a final request—send Veronique Girard from France to a distant and uninviting country. In the Colorado Territory, she searches for the man who has held her heart since childhood—her father. Pierre Girard left Paris for the Americas to seek his fortune in fur trading, vowing to send for his wife and daughter. But twenty-five years have passed and his vow remains unfulfilled. Sifting through shards of broken promises, Veronique embarks on a dangerous search for a man she scarcely remembers.
His grief finally healed, Jack Brennan is moving on with life. After years of guiding families west, he is now working as a freighter to the mining towns surrounding Willow Springs. What he doesn't count on is an unexpected traveling companion on his trips up into the mountains, and how one woman's search will cause havoc with his plans... and his life.
This is the last book in the …

"Revealed - Fountain Creek Chronicles Book Two," by Tamera Alexander


Annabelle Grayson has been given a second chance at life, but she can't claim it with the cloud of her past hanging over her in Willow Springs. After her husband dies, she advertises for a trail guide to accompany her to land waiting for her in Idaho—and a most unlikely candidate applies for the job.
Matthew Taylor is a man on the run, with consequences of past mistakes pursuing him at every turn. Meeting Annabelle Grayson the first time was unpleasant enough, but when she crosses his path again, her presence in his life—and what she reveals—is devastating. If given a single wish, Matthew would turn back time and right a grievous wrong. If given a second wish, he would make Annabelle Grayson pay.
Of the three books in the series I enjoyed this one the best, although the third one was good as well.
The lead characters were great especially Annabelle, which by the way is the name of my childhood dol…

"Rekindled - Fountain Creek Chronicles Book One," by Tamera Alexander

Ten years ago Kathryn Jennings made a vow. For better or worse. And that promise still holds true, even though her marriage has not turned out as she expected. When her husband fails to return home one stormy winter night, she struggles to keep their ranch, but her efforts are blocked at every turn. After a shocking glimpse into her husband's past, Kathryn uncovers a hidden truth. What she wouldn't give to turn back time and be able to love her husband for the man that he was, not for the man she always wanted him to be.

Larson Jennings has spent his entire life running from a broken past, unable to trust, reluctant to try again. One fateful night, his life takes an unexpected twist, and soon he is forced to make a choice. Whatever he chooses, his decision may cost him his life.
At a different time, in a different place, under different circumstances... could two people fall in love once ag…