I came into this series a bit blindbut came out laughin and lovin. When I purchased the second novel Like Sweet Potato Pie, I didnt know I was getting the second book in a three part series. But I loved it. It was quirky. Funny. Charming. So I requested the third title Til Grits Do Us Part for review (Im still waiting on getting that first novel. ;-).
Aside from the titles being stinkin cute (!), the stories are goofy, but serious. Involving with characters that steal the show. Much is going on in this third book and Shilohs life. I didnt expect a stalker in a chick-lit-type book, but oh there was. And the stalker is determined to ruin all of her long-planned wedding dreams. I wasnt even sure where would be a wedding (except for the whole concept of happily ever after and that title.)
The secondary cast of characters have charm aplenty and an accent that couldnt be found anywhere but in the deep South. I have no point of reference that the accents were even remotely accurate, but I loved the voice!
For the most part, I listened to my Kindle read this book to me. You can tell a good book when a computers voice can make the story interesting. Now I just need to go back and read the beginning of Shilohs journey!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers through Netgalley for my ARC to review.
Aside from the titles being stinkin cute (!), the stories are goofy, but serious. Involving with characters that steal the show. Much is going on in this third book and Shilohs life. I didnt expect a stalker in a chick-lit-type book, but oh there was. And the stalker is determined to ruin all of her long-planned wedding dreams. I wasnt even sure where would be a wedding (except for the whole concept of happily ever after and that title.)
The secondary cast of characters have charm aplenty and an accent that couldnt be found anywhere but in the deep South. I have no point of reference that the accents were even remotely accurate, but I loved the voice!
For the most part, I listened to my Kindle read this book to me. You can tell a good book when a computers voice can make the story interesting. Now I just need to go back and read the beginning of Shilohs journey!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers through Netgalley for my ARC to review.
'Til Grits do Us Part by Jennifer Rogers Spinola
Southern Fried Sushi Series Book 3
Shiloh P. Jacobs is back again with a new adventure. Its almost a year ago she drove her rental car into this hick town and she spent most of that year trying to escape out of it. Mourning her time in Japan as she thinks about the sites, sounds, subways and culture of her beloved Tokyo verses the blaring music, jacked up trucks and lack of sushi in Staunton, Virginia.
Suddenly Shiloh's boring life changes when it goes from planning her wedding to Adam to the possibility of a murderer being back in town. Twelve years ago a woman disappeared and was assumed dead. Working at The Leader, the local newspaper, Shiloh is trying to avoid taking on this story.unfortunately it seems she might not have a choice when she gets pulled into it. Willing or not.
To follow the entire adventure of Shiloh P. Jacobs you will definitely want to read the first two books in this series: Southern Fried Sushi and Like Sweet Potato Pie. This book brings back all the quirky and crazy characters youll meet in those first two books. Kyoko, her goth loving friend she worked with in Japan, Adam her fiance, and Tim and Becky are a married couple that are about as redneck as they come.and proud of it! This book has romance, mystery and plenty of humor. So make yourself a nice bowl of grits and join the fun.
**Received through NetGalley for review
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/08/jennifer-rogers-spinola-book-list.html
Southern Fried Sushi Series Book 3
Shiloh P. Jacobs is back again with a new adventure. Its almost a year ago she drove her rental car into this hick town and she spent most of that year trying to escape out of it. Mourning her time in Japan as she thinks about the sites, sounds, subways and culture of her beloved Tokyo verses the blaring music, jacked up trucks and lack of sushi in Staunton, Virginia.
Suddenly Shiloh's boring life changes when it goes from planning her wedding to Adam to the possibility of a murderer being back in town. Twelve years ago a woman disappeared and was assumed dead. Working at The Leader, the local newspaper, Shiloh is trying to avoid taking on this story.unfortunately it seems she might not have a choice when she gets pulled into it. Willing or not.
To follow the entire adventure of Shiloh P. Jacobs you will definitely want to read the first two books in this series: Southern Fried Sushi and Like Sweet Potato Pie. This book brings back all the quirky and crazy characters youll meet in those first two books. Kyoko, her goth loving friend she worked with in Japan, Adam her fiance, and Tim and Becky are a married couple that are about as redneck as they come.and proud of it! This book has romance, mystery and plenty of humor. So make yourself a nice bowl of grits and join the fun.
**Received through NetGalley for review
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/08/jennifer-rogers-spinola-book-list.html
