I have just been gobbling up books this past week. I made a run to the library to return some (just two) over due books and hit what i consider the mother load of new reads. I tried to not grab but several found their way into my bag and I have now finished them. The first was Rosina Lippi's The Pajama Girls for Lambert Square. This is the first of Rosina's books that I have read other than her Wilderness Series. (I intend to remedy that situation ASAP!) This was a lovely story with well formed, interesting characters that I loved. Especially the idea of living in pajamas... I could do that. It doesn't hurt that it takes place in South Carolina where I am determined to retire to someday. You cannot beat this as a lovely warm romance. I highly recommend it and will be out to look for more of Rosina's books.

The second book I gobbled up was Dorothea Benton Frank's Bulls Island Another South Carolina story this one on my beloved coast. Frank once again delivers a wonderful, cultured strong woman centered novel. I have yet to read a book of hers I didn't love. This one was as intriguing and captivating as all the rest and again, I highly recommend it. I cannot wait for Return to Sullivan's Island at the end of this month!

Last but certainly not least was Kate Jacob's Comfort Food. Even though it was not set in South Carolina, it was wonderful all the same. Comfort Food was the first of her books that I have read and I will be looking for The Friday Night Knitting Club. As a "cook" myself (Italian mother's love to feed folks!) I can relate to so many of the characters in this book. The relationships are so well formed and so interesting I was sorry to see the book end.

It is rare, for me at least, to find and read three wonderful books in a row, I am giving this lot all 4 stars and wish Pam was here to share them with.