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After the Storm

The worst seems to be over for Houston, but Harvey continues on the east coast of Texas and parts of Louisiana. Continue to pray and thanks for the support. We have a long way to go still.

This Old Café

This Old Café by Marci Boudreaux depicts the story of Jenna Reid and Daniel Maguire. Jenna has recently divorced and is trying to make a name for herself. She’s left past hurts behind her, and she is seeking a new life of independence. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Maguire is in a least likely place for someone who’s given his life to his country. He’s homeless. He’s sleeping behind dumpsters and eating out of them, but he takes interest in looking out for Jenna. His past holds him hostage, and he’s likely to lose his temper in attempts to defend the helpless. When it comes to Jenna, something draws Daniel to her. He takes notice of her daily routines, and when he hears her screaming, he runs to the rescue. Jenna doesn’t immediately take to the stranger, but she does want to help him. The question is, is it worth it? By the time I got through the first chapter, Marci Boudreaux had my full attention with this story. I loved how I could feel the emotions of the characters

What makes a good story?

What makes a good story? How do you connect with a book when you open up to the first chapter? I connect through character development as I'm sure other readers do. I like to know why a character is they way he or she is. Why does the male lead have commitment issues? Why does the female lead guard herself and doesn't want to fall in love? In mysteries, what motivates the killer? What drives the sleuth, professional or amateur, to find out who the perpetrator is? Do any of these connect with you? Are you saddened when a story comes to an end or are you thanking God it's over? Seriously, what makes a good story? In a way, I think it's the author and his or her uniqueness as they bring us readers into a new world. Do we all like the same stories, probably not; we're all different. Still, when we discover a great book, we share what we love about it with others. 

Readers' Favorite Reviewer

So excited to be an official reviewer for Readers' Favorite. My opinions are honest but fair. :)