Zee's June Reviews ~1 Absolute Obsession by C. Elizabeth

Title: Absolute Obsession
Author: C. Elizabeth
Publisher: Wings ePress, Inc.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rose Gerbaldi is a woman obsessed... with reading that is. When Rose finds the time to read Only Her, she steps into her reading space (or hiding place, as she likes to call it) and she escapes all reality. As she reads, she can imagine the characters so vividly that the lines between reality and fiction become blurred for her. Sometimes she reads in her hiding place, and sometimes she just sits there and daydreams about herself interacting with these characters, bringing them into her world. But the madness truly begins when Jim, Rose’s husband, gets her out of her hiding place long enough to watch the movie version of Only Her, and she meets Michael Terrance, the actor portraying the fictional character in her novel. I won’t give too much away, but there’s a letter that turns everything around, a death you never saw coming, heart break, sorrow, and then happiness. Will Rose get over her obsession with Only Her and Michael Terrance? Will Michael fall in love with Rose? How does Jim cope with his wife’s obsession? All of that and more is answered in Absolute Obsession.
 
I really enjoyed Elizabeth’s no nonsense writing style. She doesn’t go on and on about the scenery or flowery details in an attempt to bring the characters and atmosphere to life. No, it is her constant dialogue, and excellent showcase of each character’s inner turmoil, thoughts and desires that really make this novel shine. This is a slow burn at about 470 pages which takes you on a long and fulfilling journey with Rose. I was completely satisfied with the character development in this novel. You got a chance to see each character’s fears, dreams, anger, disappointment, and the like here.
 
I enjoyed Rose’s character the most. I found her to be very relatable in the way she reacts to situations. I found myself thinking some of the same things Rose was and feeling her emotions as she experiences the ups and downs of her life. I thought she was a nutcase in the beginning of the book, especially with her obsession with the Only Her novel, but I now see it for what it is – the need to completely enjoy and absorb the moment she is in. And once she put down the novel and started living her own life, she did it the exact same way.
 
Absolute Obsession is a novel worth obsessing about! I give this novel my top rating – 5 of 5 stars. I have never read Elizabeth’s work before, but I definitely have my eye on her work now!
 

Come back tomorrow to read Zee's review of Hermes Online, by Rose Anderson, Published by Siren Publishing, Inc.

Finding An Old Character

Finding An Old Character

Sometimes it takes going away to truly find yourself. For the last 7 years, I've been living life; college, work, family, and friends. This kind of daily ritual became a rut over time, and before I knew it, I was searching for my old character, the old me. The me before bills and responsibilities. The me before the world took it's toll. The me that would laugh loudly until I had tears in my eyes. The me that felt blissfully happy, like walking on cotton candy colored clouds.

I've read lots of books about "finding your passion," "learning who I am," and "getting to know me." I've read everything from Dr. Phil to Oprah to Steve Harvey to Patty Stanger, but didn't ever get that euphoric feeling that I was searching for, where I feel in tune with myself.

Little did I know that what I needed most is what I wanted the least - to go to an out of state work conference. I hated the idea mostly because I'm not crazy about flying but also because I've been so used to the same old daily grind that change scared me, even if it is only for a week. But once I checked into the resort, everything changed. Soft piano music was playing as I entered my hotel room, my small luggage bag carried only the best of what I owned, and the king size bed looked heavenly.

It's only day two of my week long conference and I've laughed hard multiple times a day with my best coworkers, felt absolutely beautiful sitting in my very own vanity putting on makeup and choosing accessories to compliment my best outfits, and have even turned a few heads from some men attending the conference.

I don't know what it is about this place, but being away from everything has awakened something in me, something I never expected - I've found my own character. I've found the old me.

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Romance for Every Mood

Hello everyone! I am so excited to share my thoughts with you about romance and I can't thank Sherry enough for allowing me to post on her wonderful blog today. If there is anything I love more than romance books, it's romance movies. So I have put the two together to provide you the ultimate book and movie recommendation for your every mood.

In the Mood for... A Romantic Drama?
What girl doesn't like a good dose of drama? If you are looking for lies, secrets and intrigue, then I absolutely recommend The Brat by Sherry Gloag and Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin. If you are into historical romance, then you must read The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. The drama is to die for and luckily Something Borrowed is currently being made into a movie which will be released in 2011. I hope Hollywood will do it justice!

In the Mood for... A Fashionable Adventure?
Our closets are like sacred fashion vaults, and if you want to read about what happens to Holly when Audrey Hepburn originals go missing, then Holly Would Dream by Karen Quinn is the way to go. Need more fashionable drama? Pop in "The Devil Wears Prada" for a stylish roller coaster ride.

In the Mood for... A Life Changing Experience?

If you want a book that will inspire you to open your heart and take the biggest risk of your life, then you can't miss Elizabeth Adler's Invitation to Provence. It totally moves me to the core every time I read it! Want to see something similar on the big screen? Go rent "The Holiday" featuring Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz.

In the Mood for... Something Sweet?
I have the biggest sweet tooth and Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen Mystery series always satisfies my cravings. All of her titles carry a food theme (for example, The Cream Puff Murder), and there are a handful of delicious recipes provided in every book. Yum. For even more sweets, watch "Because I Said So".

In the Mood to... Find Yourself?
When life hands you a lemon, flip through the pages of The Little Lady Agency by Hester Browne. We can all take a few lessons from Melissa Romney-Jones on how to make the best of any situation. Want to watch an equally thrilling movie? You must see "Someone Like You"

Despite what novel you choose, all of these books have three things in common. First, they all feature wonderfully flawed leading ladies. Second, the author explores various types of relationships (for example, familial, romantic and self love). And finally, they are all amazing stories. You will find yourself rooting for the heroine, cheering her on as she overcomes personal challenges, and rejoicing when she finds love. Have you read any of these books? Seen any of these movies? Or have recommendations of your own?

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