Thanksgiving

It all begins with the killing of a turkey on a cold November morning in 1662. This is where the legend starts that will follow the Morley family through the course of 350 years, seen through the eyes of the women of the family as they prepare for Thanksgiving dinner.

Whereas remembering is generally a process aimed at a past, in Elizabeth Cooney's quiet, beautiful novel memory travels forward, is being inherited and re-shaped into legend, is held by a house that is a home to many generations of Morleys as they move through the years, through the historical incidents of their time - though the latter are never drawn to the foreground of the plot and more of a subtle whisper underneath.

Cooney's prose is very delicate, introspective and show more exudes a warmth that seems to stem from the author's genuine love for her characters. Not all of the chapters of family history that we get a glimpse of are equally strong, there are a few that seem a bit less inspired in comparison to the rich and poetic beginning, but in the light of Cooney's masterly and consistant ability to make the things she describes tangible to all senses, those didn't change my overall appreciation for this novel. show less

This was a quick and fun read. I don't buy the whole I love you, want to marry you and have your kids after a week, but the characters are likeable and funny. The craziness that happens to the two main characters could only happen in an evanovich novel and thats why I love reading her books. No matter how unplausible the story is, it is a great escape for a couple of hours.

Janet Evanovich never fails to provide me with a nice, feel-good read. This one was no exception. The protagonist was easy to relate to and love, along with her enemy-turned-companion after being thrown into a quite unusual circumstance. Lovely little read.

I have read many books by Janet Evanovich and the one thing I know I can look forward to is the humor. This book does not disappoint. If it doesn't make you laugh, it will definitely make you smile.

Dr. Hunter's pet rabbit keeps escaping and wandering around Williamsburg. Of course, the rabbit just loves to nibble on Megan Murphy's clothing. Megan is convinced that Dr. Hunter is an irresponsible pet owner and is irritated with him. Then a random woman leaves her baby with them, mistaking her for his wife.

Dr. Hunter is sexy and a smart ass to boot. He insists on calling her Mrs. Hunter, kissing her and that they eat supper together every night as a family. Megan finally tells him that she has sworn off men and that she just wants to be show more friends. He tells her he doesn't want to be friend but lovers instead. The battle lines are clearly drawn.

I love how Ms. Evanovich has made Dr. Hunter a fun, teasing type of guy. He is certainly not boring or stuffy in any way, shape or form. I would recommend this book to all the romance lovers out there. show less

There is no doubt that Janet Evonovich penned this romance. Megan is a woman with attitude, if a bit inept. (Stephanie Who??) She may not be blowing up cars, but she certainly has a left a path of destruction when it comes to bridegrooms. It’s all fun and frolic in this romp of a romance, especially when two almost-strangers find themselves connected by one abandoned baby. Good all-around fun.

This was really bad read for me. I read a few Stephanie Plum books years ago and remember them being light and entertaining but this was not even that. To say the dialogue was awkward is an understatement. And the storylines were even worse. To top it all off, whatever she was calling "romance" in this book is cauldron of dysfunction and weirdness that went to a whole new level. It was a really short book and still very difficult to finish - it felt endless. I really like reading my holiday themed book this time of year and Thanksgiving themes are rare but I sure wish I'd skipped this one.

Strangers, artist-temporarily-employed-as-a-historical-reenactor Megan Murphy and young doctor Patrick Hunter are left holding a baby for the holidays. Now they're battling sleepless nights and a growing attraction - and their families are about to descend expecting a old-fashioned, traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings.

A re-issue of one of twelve romance novels Evanovich wrote prior to the success of her Stephanie Plum series. The outcome is predictable - read it for the hilarity that ensues along the way to true love.