Thank You Lisa Wingate

wildwoodPublisher:  Bethany House Publishers
Publication Date:  February 4, 2014

Goodreads:  Allie Kirkland has never been one to take wild risks. But when she’s offered a costuming assistant’s job on a docudrama in the hills near Moses Lake, she jumps at the chance. She’s always dreamed of following in her director-father’s footsteps, and the reenactment of the legendary frontier settlement of Wildwood is a first step. The family expectations will have to wait.
But in 1861, the real Wildwood held dangerous realities. Town founder Harland Delevan held helpless residents, including young Irish schoolteacher Bonnie Rose, in an iron grip. Mysterious disappearances led to myths and legends still retold in the folk songs of Chinquapin Peaks. Eventually, the entire site was found abandoned.
When strange connections surface between Allie and the teacher who disappeared over a century ago, everyone in Wildwood, including Allie’s handsome neighbor on the film set, Blake Fulton, seems to be hiding secrets, and Allie doesn’t know who she can trust. If she can’t find the answers in time, history may repeat itself . . . with the most unthinkable results.

I will be sharing this book with both of my daughters, Kristin of Kritters Ramblings and Jennifer of The Underestimated Mom.   They like the Contemporary/Historical story going on at the same time.  Should be a fun family read!

The Three Month Plan

Author:  Kimberley Patterson               three month
Publisher: CreateSpace
Pages:  260
Genre:  Young Adult
Source:  Virtual Author Book Tours

Goodreads:  Kelly Callahan had everything going for her. Everything that is, except for a relationship. It wasn’t for the lack of trying, it just seemed like she was a magnet for all the wrong ones. But all of that was about to change the minute she laid eyes on Jake.
On a dare from her close friend, Michelle, Kelly accepts a challenge to date and become Jake’s girlfriend within three months. The consequence of losing is global humiliation, and she refuses to lose.

Enlisting the help of her childhood friend and confidant, Brian, Kelly manages to catch Jakes attention. She also unknowingly hooks Brian who tries to sabotage the plan. Kelly finds herself with a dilemma; take the final step with Jake and win the plan or follow her heart and reveal her feelings for Brian.

Ope’s Opinion:  I really enjoyed reading this book.  It is definitely young adult love. It has a predictable ending, but getting there has some fun twists and turns along the way.  This was a fast and easy read.

The characters are well develop, realistic and very likable. It was great that it was written from both Kelly’s and Brian’s perspectives.  It gave you the inside view of each of their thoughts. I was so proud of Kelly and her values.  I do wish I had known what Jake was thinking.  

The ending was cute and there was a little surprise.   I would recommend this to YA fans.

Rating:  Four Chairs – I like this book so much I know several friends to share it with.
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