A Bouquet of Love Book Review

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About the Book

Cassia Pappas has found herself in a nearly impossible situation. She wants to spend her time immersed in her new job at a Galveston Island floral shop, arranging blooms and brightening occasions with her lovely creations. But her huge Greek family–especially her father–has other ideas. They’ve all relocated to Galveston to open up a new family restaurant location on the Strand– directly across the street from the Rossis’ popular pizza place–and they want Cassia’s full participation.
To make matters worse, as Cassia is trying to develop a strong professional relationship with Galveston’s premier wedding coordinator, Bella Neeley, her own father is intent on stealing all of the Rossi family’s faithful customers. Not exactly the best way to get into Bella’s good graces!
Still, at least Alex, that hot delivery guy from the nursery, is always hanging around the flower shop . . .
Fan favorite Janice Thompson gives readers one more romp with Bella, Galveston, and the bustling wedding biz in the final installment of her popular series. Anyone who loves quirky families, loads of laughter, and tender romance will find themselves hooked. (Goodreads)

My Review

I have read all of the books in this series and have found them all to be similar but good. This one takes on the floral background for wedding design. This book reminded me of My Big Fat Greek Wedding and was very humorous. I liked the other books better but this one was still fun to read. At the beginning of each chapter is a funny Greek comment that I had to smile about.

Cassia is a great character  but I really enjoyed the other characters. The romance is obvious and a bit overdone. The two family feud is entertaining all while holding strong to a message of faith.

For a light humorous read this book is enjoyable.

Four stars.

"I received this book from Revell for free in exchange for an honest review."

Dream Dress Book Review

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About the Book

 

A seamstress at a swanky bridal boutique, Gabi Delgado dreams of doing more than ripping out seams and fitting dresses to doe-eyed brides. She wants to see her own dress designs gracing the young women of Texas. When Jordan Spencer, the editor of Texas Bride magazine visits the shop to do a feature, Gabi is devastated to lose her job in his very influential presence. Convinced she'll never get her dreams off the ground now, Gabi needs lots of encouragement--especially from her friend Bella Neeley--to take a chance and start her business. And as she gets to know Jordan, she discovers that she may have to take a chance on love as well. Could it be that she'll have to design her own wedding dress soon?(Goodreads)

 My Review

Typically these types of present day love stories are not books that I select to read. What makes these books special is the author. Janice Thompson has such a fun way of writing that I really just enjoy her books to no end. Each book has fun titles and quotes that relate with the story and the characters really come alive. This book, while not her very best, is still very good with solid characters. Gabi is a seamstress but on the side designs beautiful wedding gowns. I thought it was a unique perspective on the life of a designer who is trying to prove that she is creative. Of course there is a predictable love story full of humor and random incidents throughout the book. I also really enjoyed the secondary characters they really help Gabi in her situation and show her that God is someone that needs to be in her life. 

Overall this is a short fun read with a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers flare.

I rate four stars.

Check out the other books in the series!

"I received this book from Revell for free in exchange for an honest review."

Icing on the Cake Book Review

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 About the Book

Scarlet Lindsey’s aunt Wilhelmina may be Texas’s most popular cake baker extraordinaire, but she’s also getting on in years. When Scarlet decides to take on the role of cake decorator at her cranky aunt’s bidding, it’s just the beginning of a series of misunderstandings and mishaps that will lead her to compete in a cake challenge on national television-and might even lead her to finding true love.
Fan favorite Janice Thompson is back with more wit, more weddings, and more of what her readers love best-bridal business drama. Bella and the gang are all here and readers will fall in love with the newest quirky characters straight from the creative mind of a fantastic storyteller.(Goodreads)

My Review

Janice Thompson is a great author and has a fun sense of humor. I had not read her previous books, but had heard a lot about her books. Icing on the Cake is a fun bakery setting plot that has dynamic realistic characters, romance, and hilarious quotes that made me laugh. At the beginning of each chapter she includes a quote that has something to do with food or cake or baking. For those that love to bake this is the book for you! 

 "Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart." - Erma Bombeck

 

 "I received this book from Revell for free in exchange for an honest review".