I recently finished reading Wendy May Andrew's "Tempting the Earl" and really enjoyed it. I was looking for something that wasn't a hard or intense read but not really full of fluff either. I found it in the Historical Romance section of our public library and am glad I gave it a try. The only issue I have is that this is Wendy Andrew's first printed book and I was hoping to find more of her works. So what is the story about? Straight off the inside jacket....
Emily must masquerade as and Earl's servand for reasons she is not willing to divulge. To her astonishment she finds she enjoys the role, but unfortunately finds herself attracted to the haughty young Earl.
He too struggles with an attraction to his beautiful new maid, but has his mind set on pursuing a courtship with the much more appropriate Lady Maude.
Who is Emily? Why is she hiding in the Earl's household? Can a case of mistaken identity lead to true love?
Overall Score: A-
While at the library, I checked out a few kids books that I would like to mention.
Jean Laffite and the Big Ol' Whale by Frank G. Fox
No one knows where Jean Lafitte came from, but from the day he was found on the banks of the Mississippi River near New Orleans, people have sensed he's no ordinary child. He guzzles steaming hot coffee as a baby. He swims all the way from Louisiana to Minnesota and back again at the age of seven. And there's nothing he doesn't know about the great Mississippi. Then, when Jean's a strapping lad of 16, the river goes bone dry, and its up to him to figure out what happened and save the day. The problem is literally enormous, but the solution takes just an ounce of ingenuity (along with a pinch of cayenne pepper). Based on a real character from Louisiana history, this tall tale of friendship shows that a little understanding can go a long way.
My kids and I really enjoyed this tall tale. It is a big ol' tale but you can definitely learn from it. Of course, I love that it was set in our state of Louisiana but there is so much more to love. The artwork is beautiful. Definitely a keeper for my kid's library. Overall Score: B+
Peeny Butter Fudge by Toni and Slade Morrison. This book had lots of potential but fell a little flat for me. I liked the connection between generations with the family recipes. I even liked the "fun" time of Nana and her grandbabies. However, I just didn't love anything about it. My three year old liked it but didn't ask for it to be read again. Overall rating from my family : C+
Silly Street by Jeff Foxworthy is definitely a keeper. Both myself and my kids, ages 3,8,10, and 14 loved this book. It reminds me of Dr.Seuss books which will always be our favorite kids books. I love the rhymes and the artwork is fantastic. My three year old had fun finding the things from the story in the pages. Since I am going to purchase this book asap, I would give it an overall score of A+
Last but not least is my current read of Shakespeare's Midsummers Night Dream. I am going to reserve comments until I am finished with it. So what are you reading now?
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