Whose Waves These Are

Whose Waves These Are is a dual-time period book. It drew me in from the first page, and never let go. Both of the time periods are equally compelling. I adore the twin bothers, Robert and Roy, in the WWII era. Annie, the present-day character, is seamlessly tied in. 

Even thought I fell in love with the primary people in this lovely book, the secondary characters are well developed, and adds more substance to the storyline..

This novel is the first I've read by Amanda Dykes, and I'm ravenous for more of her writing. This is the best book I've read in a long time ... and I'm a voracious reader. 

I received a copy of this book from Net Galley. All opinions are my own.

5 stars 

The Key to Happily Ever After

The Key To Happily Ever After depicts the myriad aspects in the loving and sometimes conflicting aspects between sisters. 

I'm the oldest of three sisters, and I totally related to the strong bond between Mari, And, and Pearl. Each one of these characters have their own personality, yet still allow qualities each can contribute to the de la Rosa company. I with there was more about their Filipino culture, as I found it a fascinating aspect of the respect given to the birth order of siblings. 

The family wedding boutique, Rings and Roses,  requires a lot of cooperation between the sisters, and many times there is a lot of give and take ... as well as a dose of conflict thrown in. I love how the family pulls together to solve the toughest of situations in both business and personal life. All of the primary and secondary characters feel real, and the visual settings throughout the book plays like a movie to me. I love it when I can fully immerse myself in a book like I did this one.

The bonds of sisterhood weaves thought this story. Though it's categorized as a romantic comedy, I feel it's more along the lines of women's fiction with a bit of romance sprinkled in. Either way, it's an enjoyable read. I loved it!

 4 stars. 

The ARC copy of this book was obtained through Net Galley. Opinions expressed are my own.