The Zen Of Motherhood: Review: Selma's Dowry

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Review: Selma's Dowry

Selma Katz is a strong, funny, intelligent woman. Unfortunately, she has a less than attractive face. Fearing that his thirty-year-old daughter will never marry, Selma's father offers a substantial dowry to any man willing to save his daughter from a life of spinsterhood. Is this the opportunity of a lifetime for handsome, college drop-out Connor Sullivan? Or, is it much more than he ever bargained for?

A bit to my surprise, I absolutely adored Jac Simensen's Selma's Dowry (Sunrise Writing, 2012). This quiet, character-driven story drew me in until I almost felt like a member of the Katz family myself. Simensen has created some of the most genuine and likable characters that I have encountered in quite some time. If you enjoy a good love story, check out Selma's Dowry.

I received a complimentary copy of Selma's Dowry to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. For full disclosure, see the sidebar.

19 comments:

Fireblossom said...: This sounds really cool! But...I almost fell off my chair when I saw the book cover. No bonnets? No voluminous skirts trailing the ground? Her face may not be her fortune, but everything else looks dandy.; November 20, 2012 at 6:40:00 AM CST
Brian Miller said...: um, i am with shay on that one...ahem....but it does sound like a really cool story....i like ones that surprise me like that..; November 20, 2012 at 7:14:00 AM CST
Secret Mom Thoughts said...: Sounds interesting.; November 20, 2012 at 7:25:00 AM CST
DeniseinVA said...: I always enjoy a good book review. This one sounds very interesting. Thanks Mama Zen.; November 20, 2012 at 8:16:00 AM CST
....Petty Witter said...: Liking the sound of this, thanks for the recommendation.; November 20, 2012 at 8:44:00 AM CST
A Lady's Life said...: Oh boy! Sounds like a good story :); November 20, 2012 at 10:55:00 AM CST
Diane Estrella said...: This sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for your thoughts and the review. Hope you have a wonderful holiday week! :O)

Diane
www.dianeestrella.com

P.S.-I have 4 giveaways going on at my site this week if you're interested in stopping over.; November 20, 2012 at 4:47:00 PM CST
HermanTurnip said...: Zen: Did I read Fireblossom's blog correctly? If so, Happy Birthday! :-); November 20, 2012 at 8:47:00 PM CST
Pat said...: Sounds good!; November 21, 2012 at 10:04:00 AM CST
Deanna said...: Always looking for a good read...will definitely keep this one in mind. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving some love!!; November 21, 2012 at 5:58:00 PM CST
Riet said...: very interesting; November 22, 2012 at 10:01:00 AM CST
Rajesh said...: Wonderful review.; November 23, 2012 at 5:34:00 AM CST
Dianne said...: I love character driven stories
thanks for the review; November 23, 2012 at 6:40:00 AM CST
G-Man said...: FB is such a Scamp!; November 23, 2012 at 8:45:00 AM CST
aloi @ guiltlessreading said...: Hi there! Thanks for visiting my blog Guiltless Reading. you seemed interested in my Friday 56 book - The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap. I have a giveaway happening right now on my blog! Here's the link:
http://guiltlessreading.blogspot.ca/2012/11/guest-post-giveaway-paulette-mahurin.html; November 23, 2012 at 10:21:00 PM CST
Cloudia said...: Racy cover!
Now back to those whiskers...

Have a Sweet Week -
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Misty DawnS said...: I really enjoy reading your reviews. This one sounds worth reading!; November 26, 2012 at 9:26:00 AM CST
Carver said...: Sounds like a book I might like.; November 27, 2012 at 9:06:00 PM CST
Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...: This sounds super good and right up my Alley. I hope to read it someday!

Kathy M.; December 3, 2012 at 9:50:00 PM CST