{"id":3899,"date":"2010-02-14T22:02:56","date_gmt":"2010-02-15T03:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=3899"},"modified":"2010-02-14T22:05:31","modified_gmt":"2010-02-15T03:05:31","slug":"swinging-on-a-star-by-janice-thompson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=3899","title":{"rendered":"Swinging on a Star by Janice Thompson"},"content":{"rendered":"

ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Janice Thompson<\/strong> returns with another hilarious tale in the Weddings by Bella series with Swinging on a Star.<\/p>\n

In this latest release from Thompson, Bella Rossi’s life is nearing perfection. She’s got the perfect guy, she’s running a successful business, and she’s about to plan her most ambitious wedding yet, a Renaissance-themed fairy tale come true, complete with period costumes and foods, horse-drawn carriages, and even a castle. There’s just one hitch. The best man just happens to be Brock Benson, Hollywood’s hottest and most eligible bachelor. Oh, and did we mention he’s staying at the Rossi house to avoid the paparazzi?<\/p>\n

With all the pressure surrounding this wedding, Bella’s not sure she’s going to make it through. Add her starstruck sister, her feuding aunt and uncle, and a trio of large, sequined church ladies with even bigger personalities, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster\u2014and a lot of laughs. This hilarious romantic comedy is sure to delight both fans and new readers alike.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Janice Thompson<\/strong> is a seasoned romance author and native Texan. An experienced wedding coordinator herself, Thompson brings alive in her books the everyday drama and humor of getting married. She is the author of Fools Rush In<\/em><\/strong> and lives in Texas.<\/p>\n


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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SWINGING ON A STAR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“If you enjoy weddings, Italian cuisine, and stories filled with humor and romance, you’re going to love Swinging on a Star.”<\/p>\n

–Anita Higman, award-winning author, Love Finds You in Humble, Texas<\/p>\n

“Swinging on a Star has more layers of love than Aunt Rosa’s lasagna. A sweet romance that sizzles and simmers on every page.”<\/p>\n

–Allison Pittman, author, Stealing Home<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I had to make myself wait to read Swinging on a Star<\/strong><\/em> until I had read all the books on my blog review schedule before it. I have found that if I read ahead, I will be rushing frantically to meet the blog deadline for one or more books and I try to review all the books sent to me if at all possible. I admit that once in awhile, I have to resort to the cut and paste provided by my blog alliances but I really, really try to read all the books and provide at least a short review. That being said, Swinging on a Star <\/strong><\/em>was definitely worth the wait.<\/p>\n

I have learned that if I need a book that will brighten my day and make me laugh, anything by Janice Thompson (or Janice Hanna – she also publishes under that name) will fit the bill. Not only that, but her stories are always filled with unexpected bits and pieces of wisdom and faith that make me think.<\/p>\n

Swinging on a Star <\/strong><\/em>is the perfect follow-up to Fools Rush In<\/strong><\/em>. Not only does it have the marvelous Rossi family in all its rowdy glory and some of the delightfully quirky Splendora folks, but a Hollywood hunk and the Food Network get thrown into the mix. Mishaps and misunderstanding abound, surprises are around every corner, and of course romance is key. My only complaint is that I probably gained ten pounds reading about all the wonderful food. How about some recipes next time Janice?<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a serious literary novel, look elsewhere. But if you want to mix a fun read with thought provoking content, then Swinging on a Star <\/strong><\/em>is for you.<\/p>\n

Available January 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This book was provided for review by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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