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  1. Judi
    Indiana
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Own and read all three of the books in the series
    August 19, 2013
    Judi
    Indiana
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for .
    After having read Saving Sailor, I was very much interested in continuing the story. Then I discovered that there were two more about this family. I highly recmd them for young readers and adults as well. I thoroughly enjoyed all three. Light reading, fun, depicting how family life, the relationship of the siblings and parents, should be for all of us. I would refer to these books as "comfort reading." Loved her lessons about our relationships with God as well. Good read!!!
  2. onedesertrose
    St. Paul, MN
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    June 14, 2010
    onedesertrose
    St. Paul, MN
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    This review was written for .
    Heading Home is the last book of the Indian Island trilogy, the first two being Saving Sailor and Taking Tuscany. Angelina Digulios family had relocated to Tuscany, Italy, in 1968, when she was 10. In Heading Home, Angelina (aka A.J.) is returning to Indian Island in July, 1976, to study to be a veterinarian. Her friend from Indian Island, Danny Morgan, had been taking care of her dog, Sailor, and corresponding with A.J. throughout the eight years she was gone. This book is about A.J.s return home.This being my first introduction to Renee Rivas writing, I was enthralled with the simplicity of her very romantic love story. Her writing isnt simplistic, as the storyline hooks you hook, line and sinker with such delight. It was a light, airy read but filled with romance, excitement, surprises, and fun. It is so reminiscent of the early 1970s era. A time of sweet love and innocence.The book swept me off my feet because of its innocent delight. Id highly recommend Heading Home for a delicious, romantic read. It has the air of the movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding.This book was supplied by Audra of The B & B Media Group for my honest review. And it was a fantastic read!
  3. Nora Finding Hope
    Atlanta
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    May 24, 2010
    Nora Finding Hope
    Atlanta
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    This review was written for .
    Im so thankful to have received a review copy of this entertaining and touching book by Renee Riva. This is a charming tale of a girl coming of age, finding true love, discovering whats important in life and having peace about what God has called her to do. I remembered growing up in an Italian-American Catholic family and could relate to A.J. and her situation on many levels. I found myself smiling as I read and laughing out loud in parts! The way her family interacted reminded me of the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and how they did family. Fun, Fun, Fun!A.J.s best friend and love interest is Danny, a Southern cowboy; hes waited 8 years for her to return home from Italy and is trying hard to understand the A.J. that has returned and her new mission in life. Danny says to her, Are we talking nun here, A.J.?um..kind of.He exhales, How can you kind of be a nun?Well, I wont be kind of a nun. I mean, Ill be kind of considering being a sister.He stares at me dead on. Youre serious arent you?Danny doesnt understand A.J.s thinking. How can he compete with God for her affections? He respects her choice and leaves A.J. to work this out for herself.I enjoyed A.J.s earnest search to do the right thing and follow God no matter what people said. She was confident God would reveal His will for her life. This was a refreshing and fun read. I look forward to reading more books by this author.Nora St.LaurentACFW Book Club Coordinator
  4. Sunshine
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    May 17, 2010
    Sunshine
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    This is such a beautiful book, and series. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it made me laugh so many times.
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    5 Stars Out Of 5
    April 12, 2010
    Cafe Lily Book Reviews
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    Heading Home by Renee Riva, is the third and last book in the story of "A. J." Degulio (The Indian Island Trilogy).I haven't read the first two books, but this one was a delight. An easy, fast-paced read, Heading Home had me hooked from the first page as I discovered the impulsive, quick-witted Angelina Juliana Degulio. I totally "got" her sense of humor and loved her character. I could have easily read this in one sitting, the story was so entertaining. By the end of the book, I was laughing out loud at the "Big Fat Italian-Greek-Southern Wedding" that was being planned by A.J.'s mother. It was very easy for me to visualize in my mind, the loud chaotic family members that were part of A. J. and Danny's wedding. I thought the romance between A. J. and Danny was very sweet and the way their families bonded (more like collided) made for a happy ending.
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