Book Review: Fourplay by Jane Moore

Title: Fourplay
Author: Jane Moore
Publication Date: 2002
Page Count: 371


from goodreads.com
At age thirty-three, Josephine Miles is forced to come up with a brand-new life when her husband leaves her for "the cliche"--his very young, very pretty secretary. Suddenly she's single and back in the dating game with the added complication of children in tow. But Jo's no wallflower, and she soon finds herself with not one but four eligible bachelors vying for her time and affections. Add her two kids and her now booming interior design business to the mix, and she winds up with a nightmarish schedule but a dreamy love life.

My Review:

This is not a ground-breaking, heartstring-pulling, must-read book. Not even close, however I was very entertained. I enjoyed the main character, Jo, and found myself rooting for her to choose one bachelor over the others. 

This is definitely a light read, and something that you can quickly read if you have a nice weekend with nothing else to do. This book made me laugh, which I always enjoy in a chick lit book. 

Nothing more, nothing less. Enjoyable, quick read.

Overall Rating: 8/10

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Book Review: Leipua of Love by Senitila McKinley

Title: Leipua of Love

Author: Senitila McKinley

Publication Date: 1989

Page Count: 101

from readwriteact.com

Leipua of Love is the story of a Tongan woman, who, for the sake of love, leaves her family and friends and all that is familiar and dear to brave the unknown with the man she loves. Senitila tells an involving story that is funny, sad, and spiritually uplifting. In all the trials she faces, she never forgets her relationship with God, a relationship such as you may never have encountered.

My Review:

This book has personal connection to me as it is written by my sister-in-law's mother. I felt very connected to the story for obvious reasons. It means even more to reflect on the story of Dave and Senitila, knowing now that Dave has passed. I love that Senitila has shared this inner part of her life and her journey to be the woman she is today.

I cannot imagine how difficult it would be to leave your family and travel across the world to be with a man you havent known for a very long time. I imagine she was scared, but hopeful. This story is truly a gem and I find it fascinating that Senitila came here without any understanding or knowledge about what the culture was really going to be like,

I for one am thankful that she trusted God and she let him guide her to our lives. What a different life mine would be without her.

Overall Rating: 9/10

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