Searching for Spice

Linda Revere #1

by Megan DiMaria

In this debut novel, readers will meet Linda Revere, a woman who longs to experience true romance with her nerdy, practical husband of twenty-four years. Her desire to add a little pizzazz to her marriage only confuses her husband and frustrates herself. Linda struggles to ignite romance and excitement into her marriage amid the turmoil of contemporary life.

Genres: Romance, Christian Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Contemporary

368 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 2008

About the author

Searching for Spice, Megan DiMarias debut novel, released April 2008, and her second novel, Out of Her Hands, is scheduled to be out in October 2008. She has fond memories of childhood trips to the public library where, amid the mural of Gullivers Travels and stacks of books, she began a lifelong love of the written word. When shes not tapping out another story on her computer, she loves to spend time with her husband and three adult children in the beautiful Rocky Mountain state of Colorado"

Reviews

[Melissa (Semi Hiatus Until After the Holidays) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent story about a couple married for 25 years, want to add the excitement back into their marriage, while dealing with work and family issues.

[Cassie H · Rating 1 out of 5]

It literally took me forever to finish this book. I think the title itself was like bait. I'd say this book was PG at best. Once done I deposited it in the trash.

[Margo Berendsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Other reviewers call this Mom-Lit but I'd call it Christian Women's Fiction. It's about REALISTIC LOVE, not romantic fantasy. I love both kinds of stories, but you just don't find enough of the realistic love stories. I loved to see the more mature love of a couple married for 25 years - still lighting each other's fires even as they work through stress in their family and even disappointment with each other.

The writing is very high quality, like Kristen Billerbeck but with more substance. Great characters that will warm your heart and make you laugh, coupled with beautiful descriptions. Genuinely captures the emotions of mothers, wives, and even teenage daughters. I especially liked how the author handled the tricky balance for women between work, family and friends. Linda works in a photography studio and it was a great setting. Dynamics between her boss, co-workers and clients were fascinating - and surprising! (hint hint)

The plot starts out a little fluffy (that might just be me. I like more dramatic beginnings.) But the great descriptions kept me going. By one fourth of the way in, the drama gets stronger with every page and by the end words are almost singing off the page.

Tell your friends about this book! Can't wait to read the next one.

[Sonny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book that my friend and local author, Megan DiMaria, wrote. As suspected, Megan's sense of humor came through in the book, although there were some very serious moments in the book as well. We enjoyed discussing this book and some of its themes at our book club, especially the theme of the choices parents have and make when a child has made a poor choice.

[Tamson · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you can get past some of the cheesy writing, this is a fun read. It's Christian Fiction, so I appreciated the spiritual elements. It's a fun story about a middle-aged woman who's trying to add some romance to her marriage. But the plot thickens as she's faced with other challenges within her family that test her faith in God, eventually proving to her the strength of her family and marriage.

[Evangeline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every woman knows what Linda Revere is going through which is what makes Searching for Spice so appealing. It's refreshing to read about such a realistic relationship and encouraging because if Linda can find spice so can we!

[Diane · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a book I would normally choose. The author lives in my hometown not far from my neighborhood and there are references to local spots. The main character I found to be judgmental and irritating. I didn't feel that I had anything in common with her at all.

[Anita · Rating 3 out of 5]

You're never to old to try to put romance in your relationship. Sometimes the most attractive thing in a man are the little things, like praying.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slow start, but I got into it in the middle and end.

[Lisa Van Tress]

ok

[Krysn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing! Shows a family and their strength with God and how they work through the situations they go through while the mother is trying to get her husband to be more romantic.

[Brooke · Rating 1 out of 5]

worst book I've ever read

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't judge it by its cover! I love the religious elements and the lasting marriAge among life struggles. An easy read.