Rating: 
Summary: A Mediocre Read
Review: Cold Tea on a Hot Day was a rather unique title for a book I thought. That was the only unique thing I found about this book. I thought it was just a mediocre read and not very entertaining. I read this book through to the end only because I had purchased it and wanted to get my money's worth. The characters in this book were not very interesting. Marilee was just an average woman who only knew how to be a mother. And she was a mother to everyone, young and old alike. Tate and his by golly's became very irritating. Parker was a child in a mans body. The children, Willie Lee and Corrine were probably the best characters in the book. Along with Munro the dog they made the book bearable to read. This book seemed to have no plot and just went along at a steady pace of nothingness. This book might have had potential if the plot had been set up with more strength and the characters had more substance. I felt this story could have been told in a lot fewer pages and been just as, if not more, entertaining. Borrow this book from your library, it's not worth buying.
Rating:
Summary: A Mediocre Read
Review: Cold Tea on a Hot Day was a rather unique title for a book I thought. That was the only unique thing I found about this book. I thought it was just a mediocre read and not very entertaining. I read this book through to the end only because I had purchased it and wanted to get my money's worth. The characters in this book were not very interesting. Marilee was just an average woman who only knew how to be a mother. And she was a mother to everyone, young and old alike. Tate and his by golly's became very irritating. Parker was a child in a mans body. The children, Willie Lee and Corrine were probably the best characters in the book. Along with Munro the dog they made the book bearable to read. This book seemed to have no plot and just went along at a steady pace of nothingness. This book might have had potential if the plot had been set up with more strength and the characters had more substance. I felt this story could have been told in a lot fewer pages and been just as, if not more, entertaining. Borrow this book from your library, it's not worth buying.
Rating: 
Summary: Cold Tea was wonderful for Me
Review: Curtiss Ann Matlock writes as though she lived the lives in this book. She writes from the heart and not the garbage that sells a cheap paperback. Instead many characters have interaction. She walks through the life of a caring and dependable newspaper woman named Marilee that not only has a handicapped child but also the life of her young niece in her hands. I enjoyed this book for it also had the characters being dependent upon God and knowing He is real in their lives.
Rating:
Summary: Cold Tea was wonderful for Me
Review: Curtiss Ann Matlock writes as though she lived the lives in this book. She writes from the heart and not the garbage that sells a cheap paperback. Instead many characters have interaction. She walks through the life of a caring and dependable newspaper woman named Marilee that not only has a handicapped child but also the life of her young niece in her hands. I enjoyed this book for it also had the characters being dependent upon God and knowing He is real in their lives.
Rating:
Summary: Slow start but worth it.
Review: From the title, to the finish, I found this book a true pleasure. All of the characters were enjoyable, and I liked the fact that their problems were based in reality.
Marilee, like many other single moms, is trying to balance her life while remaining true to her beliefs, and her life centers around her son and niece. In walks Tate, the new editor, who wants to sweep Marilee off her feet, but he finds that she is already involved with the local vet. Besides, Marilee won't give the charming Tate the time of day because she thinks she's been down that road before. I thought the subplots were especially fine and loved the problems of the older supporting characters. I felt that, for once, the elder generation was presented with the reality and dignity it deserves. Further, Matlock's use of faith as a cornerstone to her characters' lives reminded me of Jan Karon's tales of Father Tim. I would suggest this book as a truly refreshing read to be enjoyed on the front porch next to, of course, a pitcher of sweet tea.
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Summary: FOR FUN
Review: I am an English teacher and I adored this book. For summer reading this book is perfect. The story moves along and is light enough to not cause the reader any stress... I found the characters to be likable and clearly formed. Though I have absolutely nothing in common with the main charater, Marilee, I connected with her. If you need to read something to get your mind off of something upsetting in your current life, this book will ease your mind with its sweetness. Pardon the pun. Enjoy...remember- READING SHOULD BE FUN!!
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Summary: This book was VERY poorly written
Review: I don't know if I missed something here with this book since alot of the other reviews gave it high marks. This book was slow moving from the get-go and I had a real hard time finishing it. Too many characters to keep track of. If I had to hear Tate Holloway say "By Golly" one more time I was going to scream. To me it is just not worth the money, get it at the library if you can.
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Summary: I Love the Town of Valentine!
Review: Reminiscent to me of Jan Karon's Mitford books, it's a pleasure to curl up and visit the people you know in the town of Valentine. I read Driving Lessons first and loved it and this one didn't disappoint either. I'm looking forward to reading At the Corner of Love and Heartache.
Rating:
Summary: I Love the Town of Valentine!
Review: Reminiscent to me of Jan Karon's Mitford books, it's a pleasure to curl up and visit the people you know in the town of Valentine. I read Driving Lessons first and loved it and this one didn't disappoint either. I'm looking forward to reading At the Corner of Love and Heartache.
Rating:
Summary: Slow start but worth it.
Review: The title intrigued me, so I gave it a chance. The first chapter, when the author introduces the characters, was more like casting directions in a screenplay. Too much information to process as we go down the street describing each of the players. After that the story begins to develop and the characters fill out and you're hooked. Throughout the book I kept seeing it as a movie, on the order of Hope Floats--a gentle, satisfying romance between two people you grow to like. I especially like the way Ms. Matlock shows the spiritual side of her characters without preaching. This is a realistic presentation of people who live in small towns--their belief in God is woven into the very fabric of daily life. This is a great summer read -- make yourself a pitcher of iced tea and enjoy.
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