Review of The One Stop Wedding Kit (Paperback)

Wedding planning is, to say the least, HECTIC!There are so many different things to consider and, often, so many PEOPLE to consider when planning each an every detail of your wedding.Ms. Howe's book is an excellent step-by-step guide that will keep any bride-to-be calm and confident as she works toward "The Big Day".It has all the necessary checklists, reminds us of each detail that may otherwise be overlooked, and provides space for a bride (or her fiance) to write notes about her hopes and specifications for the perfect wedding.If you were just given an engagement ring, treat yourself to this excellent guide! :)

Product Description
The One Stop Wedding Kit is the stand-alone guide that reveals all you need to plan and accomplish the perfect wedding. It's chock-full of insider tips for organising every aspect of your big day but still small enough to fit in your handbag so you can carry it to appointments.

Stay focused with the Bride's Countdown which shows what needs to be done when. Record ideas, check off tasks in your to-do list and be inspired with hundreds of unique ideas for an unforgettable day. Get organised with checklists of questions to ask your officiant, photographer and florist so you can relax in the knowledge that you haven't overlooked a thing. Discover money saving secrets to save you thousands, with handy cost cutting checklists in every chapter. This up-to-date handbook walks you though each step of planning your day with illustrations and advice on choosing your dream dress, drawings of bouquet shapes, glossaries and checklists to keep you from feeling overwhelmed.

Author Jessica Howe has interviewed hundreds of brides and wedding professionals to create a single book with everything a busy bride needs to turn her dream day into reality. Written in an accessible, fun style, this pocket-sized organiser exposes details that are easily forgotten so you can rest assured that every last thing is covered.

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Review of The Strong, Silent Type (Paperback)

Simply stated, The Strong, Silent Type by C. Kelly Robinson is one of the best books this reviewer has read so far in 2005. Although he has four novels under his publishing belt, Robinson's name is not as widely known as say, Eric Jerome Dickey or E. Lynn Harris. However, if Robinson keeps writing compelling tales like this, he will no longer be a silent bestseller, but a prominent and popular author.

While Dickey is the king of drama and Harris brings the DL heat like no other, Robinson ranks supreme in storytelling. He goes back to the basics of a well-written story and combines flawed characters and an engaging plot, with a few twists to boot. More than anything, readers will appreciate the unique and refreshing storyline.

The main character, Deacon Davis, is an ex-professional football star who works as an executive director of the American Dream Party, a political organization started by his late father. But when Deacon stutters horribly during an important nationally televised interview, he is forced to resign. Frustrated that his tongue had failed him and cost him his job, he's determined to do something about his stuttering and get back to fulfilling the duty of continuing his father's work.

He seeks professional help at the Speech Recovery Clinic, where he meets Maria Oliver, an attractive speech therapist. Before either of them knows it, they are breaking the clinic's fraternizing rule and if anyone finds out, she too, will be out of a job. Adding to her stress is another dilemma. While battling with drugs in the past, she gave her baby to her brother, Thomas and his wife to raise as their own. Now, when Maria is clean and sober with a successful career, she can't deny the maternal feelings she has. She wants her son back. Despite Thomas's litigation threats, she wants her son to know the truth, that she is his mother, not his aunt.

Maria's not the only person wanting truth revealed. Deacon's brother, Miles plans to write a tell-all book, detailing his theory that his father's mysterious death was not an accident, but an assassination. However, there are a few holes in Miles' theory, and Deacon knows the one person who can confirm or shatter Miles' suspicions.

The Strong, Silent Type is a great read. C. Kelly Robinson has a masterful way with descriptions that truly bring characters to life.The scenes are vivid and the dialogue, authentic. Robinson should not only be commended for penning an intriguing tale, but he should be applauded for enlightening a few readers, like this reviewer, about the impact stuttering has on people who have the communication disorder. If you're looking for a book that has it all--romance, suspense, drama and excellent writing--pick up The Strong Silent Type. You won't be disappointed.




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