Livin' La Vida Llama ~ A Lighthearted Look at Life Over 60
Welcome! I’d say pull up a chair and sit a spell, but as an introvert with quite pathetic social skills, I am perfectly happy with you staying right where you are and reading at your own pace. You can, however, call me Llama. To one or two people, I am Mama Llama. For two people... Continue Reading →
Ohhh, I want to go to Brighton! That was my first thought when I read the title of this anthology. Anyone who is a fan of the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice knows exactly what scene that line is from. (Just for the record, this collection of stories is nothing like that.) So, as... Continue Reading →
I'm proud of myself. I think. Okay, I'm a little torn. I met my best friend (Willow!) for coffee today. I got there first, and since there's usually a wait, I went inside to put our names down for a table. There was no wait. Sort of. I was greeted by two people: "Table for... Continue Reading →
There is nothing I love more than slowly, happily, sinking into a smoothly crafted Romance novel, and that is just what I did with Her Bridegroom List! Ms. Wright's writing style has always captivated my imagination, and Her Bridegroom List is no exception! She creates characters that stay with me long after I've finished reading.... Continue Reading →
It's very rare that I find myself missing a book a few days after I finished it. This is one of those books. It's also one of those novels that starts at a simmer, then builds to a slow boil, and then becomes nearly impossible to put down! That's one of my favorite styles! The... Continue Reading →
Continuing my endeavor to read a Christmas Romance novella every day...or almost every day, as the case may be, brings me to Boughs of Folly! Penelope and William's story will stay with me for a long time. Ms. Bradley's writing style was such that I became fully engrossed in the tale quite quickly and did... Continue Reading →
A recipe for a delicious Christmas Novella: Mischief & Mistletoe! Start with one strong, determined female lead. Stir in one bull-headed, lost-in-life male lead. Add in a handful of adorable children and their romantic-minded parents. Toss in a dash of A Christmas Carol and a handful of spice. And you will have a wonderfully entertaining... Continue Reading →
A snowstorm, a ghost, and a mystery, oh my! Making Merry drew me in quickly, and I couldn't put it down! Mind you, I have a hard time resisting Romance novels (or, in this case, novellas) with a main character who is a ghost. The possibilities for resolution are practically endless. This heart-touching story was... Continue Reading →
Need a little seasonal romance to lift your holiday spirits? The Rocking Horse was just that for me! I'm always amazed when a novella can pull me in as deeply as a novel, and this one truly did. With well-developed characters and a heartwarming tale, the story flowed so well that it was almost over before I... Continue Reading →
Just a quick drop in and let you know what I'm up to! I know I've been quiet again. I'm also sure, by now, you're used to that. I'm still here, but I've been focused on lots of family stuff (all good), including spending some wonderful quality time with the 9-year-old grandson! As for the... Continue Reading →
Thank the gods there will be a fourth book! If you've been following the bouncing Llama when it comes to reviewing this series, you'll already know I'm madly in love with Jacquelyn Benson's work. I devoured Arrow of Fortune with pure delight, a perfect addition to what I thought was going to be a trilogy. I'm... Continue Reading →
One Crafty Llama 