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Friday, December 21, 2007

Nancy Werlin's Newest

I've been thinking about mysteries lately. This is probably because the Arlington Reads program theme is going to be Arlington Reads a Mystery. (Yes, Arlington Reads is in February this year, but we librarians like to think ahead.)

One of my favorite mystery/thriller authors is Nancy Werlin. The first book of hers that I read was "Locked Inside." It's about an orphan at an upscale boarding school. Her mother, Sky, was a "superstar," and Marnie feels estranged from everyone around her because she hasn't figured our who she herself really is or how to deal emotionally with Sky's legacy.

Then, of course, she gets kidnapped, and while she is literally locked inside an empty basement, she has to come to terms with her emotional turmoil. Which is all good and well, assuming she manages to survive the experience!

The Next Werlin book I read was Double Helix, which had a lot of the same tension, with a Sci-Fi twist. Great plot, interesting characters, but I still didn't like it as much, because the anti-cloning message was a little heavy handed.

Which is why I was a little hesitant to pick up Werlin's newest, "The Rules of Survival." For one thing, even the cover blurb lets you know the book is going to deal with child abuse. How do you cover such a heavy issue without the message overshadowing the plot? But I liked the first book I'd read so much that I picked it up anyway. And within two chapters I was hooked.

It's one of those books where it is hard to tell too much without giving away the plot twists, but it is about Matthew and his two sisters and how they deal with their abusive mother and the various men in her life. I think what gets me is how real Matthew's emotions are -- right down to how much he resents his baby sister Emmy (the book is formatted as a letter to her) for her innocence, which she has only held onto because Matt himself has protected her.

Highly recommended.

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A Case of Serendipity by K.J. Farnham

A Case of Serendipity

Ruth Bateman is at her wit’s end. If Bucky’s Beans doesn’t stop spamming her phone with discount codes for frou-frou java concoctions, she’s going to flip. After multiple failed attempts to unsubscribe, Ruth takes to the company’s Facebook page to vent her frustration over the never-ending texts.When attorney, Henry Mancuso, stumbles upon Ruth’s complaint, he has no idea that a simple Facebook scroll is going to change his life. Now, ...

Details A Case of Serendipity

TitleA Case of Serendipity
Release DateMar 1st, 2018
GenreRomance, Fiction, Womens Fiction, Chick Lit, Contemporary Romance

Reviews A Case of Serendipity

  • Sarah King
    In short, I absolutely adored this book and found it very difficult to put it down once I started reading. A Case of Serendipity is a contemporary light romance novel which focuses on Ruth, a quirky divorcee and Henry, a workaholic lawyer, who are thrown together by fate after Ruth becomes the lead plaintiff in a case against Bucky’s Beans Coffeehouse.The novel is a first person narrative and each chapter alternates between either Ruth or Henry...
  • Bookgasms Book Blog
    There’s absolutely no question that the writing in this book was completely charming. Ms. Farnham have a gift and I was charmed, y’all. I kept thinking I was reading a small town romance but…it’s not really. It’s just got that small town charm and I fell into that like a warm cozy blanket.I loved Ruth Bateman. I mean, I adored her. She felt so real to me –quirky, kind, a little beat up by life, a little awkward, but 100% lovable. And ...
  • Karan Eleni
    This review was originally posted on karaneleni.comYou guys!! This is my first read from K. J. Farnham, and I know I say this a lot, but I wish I wouldn't have waited so long! Coffee shops, social media, unwanted text messages from corporations that you know you never signed up for, and fitness centers make this story completely relatable to many readers. Ok fine, not so much the fitness center for me, but some will relate to that one. And puzzl...
  • Vivi Chatzikiriakou
    22/3A Case of Serendipity by K.J Farnham " The quote 'Best to fall in love with a personality than looks' fits perfectly in this book. An exquisite, beautifully written romance." Book rates: 4starsPlot: 4starsCharacters: 4startsWriting: 4starsPacing: 3+starsCover: 5+stars"I received a complimentary copy of this book and have volunteered to leave a review."A book I came across by lucky chance. A new to me author with a interesting style of narrati...
  • Julie
    A Case of Serendipity is a lovely contemporary romance. Ms. Farnham has set the plot pace to realistic. There is no insta-love where the main characters proclaim their undying love after knowing each other a few days. The story is told in a first person narrative with chapters alternating between Ruth and Henry’s point of view. This allows readers to really get to know both characters. The story premise is cute and realistic.I loved Ruth Batema...
  • S
    Loved this light contemporary romance. It was just too darn cute and adorable. Both Ruth and Henry's characters were so relatable and honestly I was rooting for these two. Couldn't decide who I liked better between these two, the jovial Ruth or the uptight Henry. The author has beautifully sketched the characters and narrated the story and kept the flow of the story so grasping that my fingers keeping turning the page until I was done with the st...
  • Diane
    A super fun, light romance, A Case Of Serendipity is a story that is quick to get drawn into and easy reading. “He shakes his head. “I’m an idiot.” “You are,” I say, nodding and cracking a grin. “And a terrible dancer, too.”My full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
  • Erica Palfrey
    A Case of Serendipity is a light romance that pulls you in. It has a great story behind it that makes you want to have the same kind of relationship.Ruth and Henry are the perfect match. She helps him to get out and live, something he doesn't normally do. They compliment each other perfectly and their chemistry is on point.K.J. knows how to write and this book is a great read!
  • Samantha Blundell I Love HEA Romance Book Blog
    3.5 StarsThis happens to be my first story written by this author, and although I did not fully connect with it like other readers have, I still found it to be a good read. I didn’t quite fully feel the connection between the main characters. I would have loved to see more focus on their growing love for one another. The love part seemed a little rushed to me by the end. This story is a slow burning, light hearted romance. I loved the character...
  • $20 Kitten
    What a fun and quick read! I thoroughly enjoyed this book: the characters are so relatable and real people, and the details of Milwaukee brought me home as well as painted such a clear picture. KJ’s storytelling is brilliant, the dual point of view gives you a glance at what each character is thinking and feeling, keeping you rooting them on. Another aspect that I love about this book is that it is a clean read. It is easy to write and read a b...
  • Marieke (Marieke's Books & Books and Tequila)
    Intrigued by a person you have never personally met, only through an e-mail conversation (and not even about personal things)? A Case of Serendipity tells the story of Ruth and Henry, who meet thanks to an overly-active spamming coffeehouse. Compared to the books I normally read it’s pretty tame, but I’ve enjoyed reading this sweet story. “It is something I hope for. That certain level of intimacy. The feeling of being with someone who make...
  • Beth ~ Panda & Boodle
    Please note: Panda & Boodle is hosting the Release Launch for A Case of Serendipity, however, that has no bearing on my review. Bloggers, if you'd like to sign up, you can do so HERE.•••Instead of suing Bucky’s Beans, I almost feel like thanking them for introducing me to Henry.If you could have seen me last night and this morning, grinning at my Kindle . . . You might have thought I’d gone mad, but in fact, I was simply in the process ...
  • Jodi Hunley Bird
    5 Ruby Red Lips Review by Jodi for Ruby Red Romance ReviewI have never had the honor to read anything by K.J. Farnham, but I promise she has a new lifelong fan. I loved this story from start to finish. I loved Ruth and Henry. I love how amazing they are as a couple. I love that Henry is OCD and a workaholic. And I love how amazing Ruth is and how she fights for what she believes in. I loved the idea behind this story and how it all works out.K.J....
  • Sheila'S Book Corner
    A super fun, light romance, A Case Of Serendipity is a story that is quick to get drawn into and easy reading. “He shakes his head. “I’m an idiot.” “You are,” I say, nodding and cracking a grin. “And a terrible dancer, too.”When workaholic lawyer Henry Mancuso is looking for someone to be the face of his class action lawsuit, a series of serendipitous events keep bringing him in contact with quirky heroine Ruth Bateman. This was t...
  • Sandie Grise
    Oh my goodness what a Fun and Fabulous read by author K.J. Farnham! This is the kind of romantic read that makes you smile. Ruth and Henry just click, well written, quirky and and I loved it to bits! Truly a fun read for those that enjoy smiling all day long after they've read a book!I received this book as an ARC and this is my personal opinion on what I've read.
  • Tiersa
    Another great book by KJ Farnham! I’ve read Click Date Repeat and Click Date Repeat Again and was excited to read this latest. I read it on my spring break and it was the perfect read! Easy to read, but also drew me in and made it hard to put the book down! I loved the characters and liked how the chapters alternated between Ruth’s view and Henry’s view. Definitely recommend!
  • Jim Connie
    A Case of Serendipity is a lovely light hearted romance to be enjoyed by most ages. Young adults would love it and older adults will love it as well because it is not filled with the details of romance. I felt that it was written well and with enough sense of curiosity to keep you engaged in reading the book and not want to put it down. It is a fun and quick read. Thank you K.J. for sharing your great skills and talent with us! Another book pleas...
  • Jamie Herzer Biggins
    This book is a fun read! Will quirky Ruth and straight laced Henry end up together or not? I loved that it is set right in my hometown, Milwaukee, WI. I could picture Ruth biking on the path right by the lake. Highly recommend (the bike ride and this book)!!
  • Sarah
    Another great read by Farnham! The story alternates between Ruth and Henry's point of view. I loved getting to see into each of their minds as the book developed. Farnham created two very likable characters with Ruth and Henry and I couldn't decide which one I liked better, but was definitely hoping for something to happen between them! If you are looking for a light, fun romance (with the bonus of learning some legal stuff), this is the book for...
  • Cranky - The Book Curmudgeon
    4 Cranky StarsRuth is a woman reinventing her life. She is divorced and working at a wellness center just trying to live her life. It would all be ok if not for the incessant texts from Bucky's Beans offering her coupons. She tries to ignore it until it gets to a point of running over her life. She reaches out to the company via their Facebook page and it’s here she gets the run around. Ruth never expected to be contacted by Henry a lawyer spea...
  • Crystal Wegrzynowicz
    A Case of Serendipity is a romance about Henry, a lawyer, and Ruth, who is getting unwanted and unsubscribed texts from Bucky’s Beans coffee. Henry is trying to to find someone to be his lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against the company when he comes across a public complaint posted by Ruth on Facebook. The premise of this book is so original and I really enjoyed it. It continues with Ruth being named lead complainant on the lawsuit,...
  • Alicalynn
    Ruth and Henry are the type of couple that you want to root for. Ruth is super sweet and quirky and has taken some knocks. Henry is the buttoned up lawyer who needs a little fun in his monotonous duty-filled life. They are perfect for each other and this book is perfect for those who just want a good old fashioned love story. Boy meets girl, they fall in love and live happily ever after. Perfect.
  • Jennifer Hanson
    A Case of Serendipity is exactly what I would expect from K.J. It's an easy read, nothing too deep and not at all dark, also what I would call an all around make you feel good sweet type of romance that is pretty clean. I prefer to read romances without descriptive/detailed sex scenes...which to me aren't necessary in the least. If you prefer those, this is probably not the book for you. K.J. is an amazing writer and writes another easy read that...
  • Polly Barreto
    This story is told in dual POV (which I happen to love)!For me, this is another 5 star story written by Ms. Farnham. A light read that will sweep you off your feet and have you cheering for Ruth Bateman and Henry Mancuso! These two characters are so darn funny, odd (in their own way), lovable, likable – I just want to be their friend and hang out with them. Maybe even grab a cup of coffee with them, but perhaps not at Bucky’s Beans Coffeehous...
  • Beth ~ Panda & Boodle
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  • Marjorie
    More of a 3.5 Stars really.Somehow I found that I just could not connect with the characters in this book at all. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with the writing or the characterisation, I think they were just too far away from the people that I know and so had no reference point for their motivations and behaviours. Beyond Ruth's love of jigsaw puzzles and Henry's workaholism their lifestyles are polar opposites to mine, so much so that I ...
  • E-Reader Addict
    4.5 Stars! It’s a rare book that charms me so completely from the first page, all the way until the last. A Case of Serendipity is a delightful, refreshing story about two people falling in love that is a departure from the abundance of insta-love and alpha males so frequently offered up these days.Despite a debilitating injury and a failed marriage in her past, Ruth Bateman is an upbeat, carefree person. But the text-message offers she gets co...
  • Kristine Berger
    Just finished reading and sad that I won't be smiling anymore. This story is a sweet romance between Ruth and Henry. K.J. Farnham continues to be a flawless writer. If you liked her previous books, you'll enjoy this as well. She does a wonderful job drawing you in with the details of the characters. She includes just enough so you can picture them, without being overly descriptive. My favorite part is how she shares exactly what the characters ar...
  • Candy
    A very sweet read!Just what I needed! A very sweet read with well developed characters and an interesting storyline. Definitely not an over the top kind of book. A perfect Sunday relaxation kind of read with a believable plot. Of course I adored the main characters but even the ones in the background were wonderful in their own way. I think Joan was the one who captured my heart the most. She reminds me a lot of someone I used to know. I could de...


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Burnley 1 - 2 Chelsea

Antonio Conte recognized desire, devotion, and sacrifice as crucial ingredients in Chelsea winning back league matches for the first time since December.  It'll console Álvaro Morata to understand the Chelsea manager believed he embodied all of them.  As they preserved hopes of Champions League qualification, Morata misses were the only blot on a night for Conte's staff at Burnley.  Spain threw his boots away in disgust before receiving a pat and exchanged words.  Victor Moses' minute winner guaranteed the striker total contribution alongside Olivier Giroud was a consolation to Conte, while it can hinder his chances of starting Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton and, Morata's overlook didn't matter.

"I believe Álvaro must be mad because when you've got an opportunity to score, especially for a striker, it may change your confidence," the Chelsea manager said.  "I think he was angry with himself for the opportunity he missed but I saw an excellent performance.  I'm happy two strikers tried.  They performed very well.   This could be an alternative for the future and Sunday.  It can be a fantastic choice when players show you this need and sacrifice themselves with no ball for the group." The FA Cup might have assumed greater significance than Conte dared imagine back in August but he and his players aren't giving up on a top-four finish lightly.  They're five points adrift of fourth-placed Tottenham with four games to play but their excellence over a Burnley side that hadn't lost at Turf Moor since 20 January, and had the chance to leapfrog Arsenal in sixth after five successive league wins, should restore belief beyond Wembley. agen sbobet

Conte made six changes to the side that defeated last weekend to Southampton in the league.  He shifted Chelsea's formation also, opting for Giroud and Morata in the head of a 3-5-2 with Pedro in central midfield, but there were no signs of disturbance as the people gave a commanding screen.
His spouse was introduced by the former Arsenal striker over James Tarkowski with a flick.  The run of Morata took him broad but his shot was to hit at goalkeeper Nick Pope's legs and divert broad. The England World Cup hopeful Wasn't so blessed from Chelsea's next attack.  Moses was the instigator although credit is due to Gary Cahill, with a run that captured Stephen Ward unawares.  Moses pulled on his cross back.  Pope's palms got there but only succeeded in directing the ball against Long's thigh and arm before it fell slowly over the line.

Giroud delivered Morata through on target for another time for Pope to deny the Real Madrid and Juventus striker his 15th goal of the season. Conte had no complaints about Morata's work speed or the pace that often stretched Burnley. His finishing was a thing that is different, however, when sent clear and there was no example of his lack of composure. Kanté was the supplier, discharging Morata from within the Chelsea half and intercepting Matthew Lowton pass.  The striker galloped through along with when Pope remained on his line his choices appeared to improve. Before being replaced by Eden Hazard, who brought a calm assurance into the 22, it would be his last contribution.

Morata's miss assumed greater importance when Burnley leveled courtesy of a crazy deflection away Barnes' heel.  His luck tried from distance and it paid dividends when his team-mate struck and sailed to the far corner.  Chelsea players converged to protest that Barnes was.  He was flat with Cahill whenever the ball was struck and Burnley was back in the match. Emerson made an impressive display on the left for Chelsea and it was his hunting cross that made the winner for Moses.   Moses drilled a low shot beyond Pope hard-fought win.
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The Premier League in Asia is a Much Tougher Prospect

Spanish teams might have been knocking English teams from Europe this season but hard the Premier League in Asia is a much tougher prospect.  La Liga has talked of making inroads and, like a Rocky Balboa, it's prepared to do whatever it takes to knock on the grizzled No 1. Regardless of the PR overdrive, it will be tough to get a league that's always appealed more in the Americas compared to Asia but, with diverse strategies that don't rely upon the tired route?one approach of sending glamour teams east every other summer, La Liga's strategy is almost tiki-taka?esque. The possibility of competitive matches, unprecedented loan prices, real partnerships, corporate prices, extensive social networking engagement in addition to the apparent attractions of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, constitute a cell challenger that needs to be taken seriously.

The notion of "Game 39" has been savaged a decade ago when increased by the Premier League but it's currently on the Madrid table. "La Liga is international entertainment and we would like to grow the worldwide appeal," the president, Javier Tebas, said in September. "As part of the effort, we're discussing the option of playing the league games out of Spain." That's nothing.  In January nine players were sent on loan in Spain. La Liga is eager to increase its popularity in the continent and the nation although fans there might not enjoy it.  Individual clubs shortly announced sponsorship deals with companies that were Saudi. After poorly received Asian excursions, such as Real Madrid to China in 2005 and Barcelona's trip to South Korea five decades later, teams that behaved as if they had been doing fans a favor, there's now a new breed of La Liga official. agen judi bola

They're more humble and more ready to treat counterparts in England on an equal footing than their predecessors in Spain and a number of their counterparts.  Soccer people in China and south?east Asia whisper these officials have the energy and ambition that the English hadn't long ago.
La Liga is studying and so is Asia.  Ben Tan, the deputy chief executive of the Thai League, says: "We all know there have been issues in the past with one-sided agreements but we are prepared to work together and make a win-win circumstance."  This month the Thai League is to announce a partnership and Malaysia did something similar.  Tan adds: "We'll work together on childhood development and promotion and all sorts of fields. "Real Madrid and Barcelona do not need any advertising but we could work with groups such as Real Zaragoza, for instance.  The Premier League could be the most entertaining league but there's room for Asian lovers to look at other leagues."

Barça and Madrid are possibly the two biggest clubs in the world but are seen nearly as different from La Liga itself.   Football is aggressive and there are clubs for fans but just two in Spain.  If you would like Chinese fans to watch more matches, then there must be more than just two clásicos every season."
Few would deny that the quality on the pitch is higher in Spain but that's not the prime factor it off.   Little difference was made by Atlético being possessed until February. Spain must attempt to cancel out specific in-built advantages that the Premier League has.  England colonized areas of that link and the continent exists.   Liverpool might not have won the league since 1990 but their 70s and 80s victories provided a foundation for continued widespread support, particularly in south?east Asia.  Ironically Spain's only colony of any dimension the Philippines, in the area, is.

Very few journalists speak Spanish.  All will have the ability to read and comprehend rumors English Premier League reports and comments and to replicate them.  Much of the soccer news in Asia comes via London rather than Madrid. Nations with few historical links to England such as South Korea and Japan have grown to understand the Premier League nicely by sending some of the best players there.  The club was not only helped by Park Ji-sung winning medals it made all of the other teams in the league marketable and more comfortable. What Spain can do - as well as the UK's tough work permit laws provide an edge here - is position their clubs are the first destination for its future gift that will eventually emerge in China, India and south?east Asia.  The benefits of being home to the soccer superstar that is Chinese would be the stuff of dreams for suits in Spain.   says Bi.  "It would give La Liga a real increase in China."
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