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Saturday Matinee – Return To Me – A Romance Movie

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Return To Me

Have you ever lost a spouse? Did you feel as if your spouse were somehow with you after they’d died?

Bob is a happily married man. He’s married to a woman who is passionate about animals. What night, everything in his life takes a turn for the worse.

Grace is a woman in need of a heart. It doesn’t appear as if she’s going to live for very long. When she receives an unexpected gift, a live-saving gift, her life gets better.

Bob is finding it hard to adjust to life after his wife is gone. He’s hesitant about dating and when he meets Grace, he finds himself drawn to her in an unusual way.

I really enjoyed the romance in this movie. I also enjoyed the characters. Grace is an orphan and she’ has a passel of overbearing male relatives who care about her. She loves receiving the gift of life – she can now enjoy things she used to do, like painting and working in her family’s Italian restaurant.

Bob’s life had gotten depressing and sad. He eats takeout each night and he doesn’t clean up his messy home. He misses his wife and meeting Grace is like a breath of fresh air.

If you like nice, sweet romance movies then give this one a try. There are also subtle hints of the supernatural in this film, which made the movie even more appealing.

So, have you ever lost a spouse? If so, did you feel as if your spouse were with you after they’d died, in a weird supernatural way?

Saturday Matinee – The Wedding Plan

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The Wedding Plan – A Movie Review

Have you ever heard of a bride who plans a wedding WITHOUT a groom?

Well, that’s the premise for this wonderful foreign film. It’s been a long time since I’ve watched a foreign film and I was so glad I chose to watch this one on Amazon Prime!

When Michal’s fiancé breaks off their engagement right before the wedding, she’s determined to move forward with her wedding plans. A Jew, she has deep faith that the Lord will provide a groom for her. She’s deeply religious, sometimes funny and she has an unusual occupation. She owns a mobile petting zoo. It’s kind of cool to see a woman petting snakes and furry rabbits, owning her own business. Michal was so determined to find a husband for her wedding.

I highly doubt I’d have had the guts to go through with a wedding, thinking God would provide a husband for me, if my fiancé were to cancel our engagement. That takes a lot of faith and courage. This story was a labyrinth of Michal meeting men as she seeks for a groom.

Overall, a highly unique, highly recommended movie.

So, have you ever heard of a bride who plans a wedding WITHOUT a groom?

Last Chance To Get A Copy Of These Box Sets

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On Monday (August 6th), I’ll be removing these three box sets from Amazon. I published these via my company, Divine Desserts Publishing, LLC. This is a bittersweet moment for me. I’ve had fun publishing these box sets with my author friends and as a result I’ve gained lots of exposure for my other works. Although it’s been fun, it’s time to take down the sets. They’ve run their course and I’ll be publishing other sets later this year! YEAH!!!

I highly encourage you to purchase copies of these sets before they are gone forever. You can’t beat the price – 99c per box set! That’s seventeen stories for less than $3! You can’t beat that! These Christmas and summer sweet stories will fill your heart with gladness!

Frosting and Flurries

Picnics and Promises

Snowflakes and Snuggles

Enjoy!!!

Cottage By The Sea

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Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber

Have you ever suffered a traumatic experience – an experience that’s so devastating that you felt that you’d never heal?

Annie has suffered from a major tragedy. She’s now practically alone and only has a few relatives and close friends on which she can depend. She’s depressed and desperate to find happiness. She’s determined to find it in the cottage where she used to spend childhood summers with her family. When she arrives in Oceanside, she runs into Keaton – a man who remembers her very well from those childhood summers.

Keaton has his own issues. He’s always been a big and strong and he’s been teased by others because of his massive size. When Annie drops back into his life, it’s like a gift from heaven to him.

I thought this book was sweet, endearing and oh, so emotional. I really enjoyed seeing how Annie and Keaton interacted with each other in this beach town. Keaton is a man of few words, so communicating orally is a challenge for him. Plus, there’s an eclectic mix of secondary characters. Annie’s neighbor (Mellie) is a hoarder with a prickly personality. There’s also an animal lover who is interested in Mellie and Annie has a wide range of patients who suffer from massive problems.

I really enjoyed this heartwarming story and I’m sure you will enjoy it, too.

So, have you ever suffered a traumatic experience – an experience that’s so devastating that you felt that you’d never heal?

Bring Me Back

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Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris – a secular title

Have you ever known anybody who was missing? If so, was that person ever found?

Finn was in love with beautiful, red-headed Layla. They vacationed in France, and when she goes missing at a rest stop, Finn feels as if his whole life is spiraling out of control. How can he live without Layla in his life? Twelve years later, he’s now engaged to Ellen, Layla’s sister. Their relationship is a bit strained and tenuous. The threat of Layla’s return hovers between them like a poisonous mist.

I really enjoyed this book. It’s somewhat hard to talk about it without giving spoilers. It’s a suspense/mystery story and it keeps you wondering until the very end. Layla and Ellen used to play with Russian dolls when they were little (the dolls that come in a set and they fit inside of one another). Someone is mysteriously leaving these Russian dolls on their doorstep. Could this person be Layla?

I also loved reading a book set outside of the states. I’ve been mostly reading American novels and it was refreshing to read a European title. I highly recommend this book if you like a good, suspenseful read that’ll keep you guessing until the end.

So, have you ever known anybody who was missing? If so, was that person ever found?