The Family Book
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The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties they...
Pancake Recipes
Food & Drink and Health & Fitness
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Looking for pancake recipes? Want to enjoy pancake at your breakfast or brunch? Pancakes are...
Princeless, Vol. 6: Make Yourself Part 2
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Mothers, Daughters, Dwarves, and Dragons collide in the epic conclusion to "Princeless: Make...
The Kindness of Enemies
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"Natasha lives a lonely life, adrift in Scotland and town between two identities. Born into a...
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Dangerous Lady in Books
Dec 5, 2023
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Dangerous Lady ( Maura Ryan 1)
By Martina Cole
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No one thinks a 17-year-old girl can take on the hard men of London's gangland, but it's a mistake to underestimate Maura Ryan: she's tough, clever and beautiful - and she's determined not to be hurt again, which makes her one very dangerous lady.
This is brutal! It’s a reminder of how brutal Martians early books were! This is a reminder that family values have consequences the mistakes we make as humans and as mothers have the effect on our children, especially in a hard environment. I love her work especially these earlier books.
Mummy's Little Helper: The Heartrending True Story of a Young Girl Secretly Caring for Her Severely Disabled Mother
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The fifth book from bestselling author and specialist foster carer Casey Watson. A recent census...
Kristy H (1252 KP) rated The Perfect Mother in Books
May 10, 2018
This is a compelling and suspenseful novel that grabs you from the beginning, when we are told that it is a year later and a woman from the Mother's group is in prison due to Midas' disappearance. From there, the story rewinds, as told from the point-of-view of several women in the group, including Francie, Colette, Nell, and Winnie. It slowly unfolds with snippets from each and turns out to be incredibly suspenseful. The characters are all entwined a bit, and there are some excellent twists and turns as plot pieces unfold.
Even better, the novel offers some excellent commentary on how women are treated wrapped up in the mystery plot. Woven into the plot twists, we see some of the harsh realities of motherhood (in the U.S., especially) related to working mothers, breastfeeding, sleeplessness, and the overall pressure placed on new moms. As Winnie is increasingly tried in the media, Molloy does a good job of weaving in TV news and commentary on how mothers are expected to behave. It's well-done and I enjoyed the dual aspect of a well-done thriller but also the social commentary aspect, too.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. It was very exciting and very surprising. At times, there often seemed to be a frustrating character involved with something to hide and making bad decisions (secretly copying files, hacking into things, etc.), but I suppose that comes with the territory. And yes, I am a little tired of the multiple POV/surprise twist format, but it worked so well here that I'll forgive. In the end, this is a really enjoyable novel with a vast cast of characters, some excellent twists, and amazing insight into motherhood. I'm really excited that this will be turned into a movie with Kerry Washington.
I received a copy of this novel from the publisher and Edelweiss in return for an unbiased review (thank you!).
Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family
La Leche League International, Diane Wiessinger, Linda J. Smith and Diana West
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Sweet Sleep is the first and most complete book on nights and naps for breastfeeding families. It is...