John Jaffe Thief of Words

On the surface "Thief of Words" is a light, romantic comedy. It goes fast and before you know it, you've finished the book. But its messages linger. There's a lot to be learned here about love and forgivenss, not only between a man and a woman, but between mother and daughter.

If you are looking for a lite summer read that as a divorced, middle-aged parent you can indeed relate to, this is a true find! Based on two journalists with sour pasts, the story unfolds into a delightful romance initiated through email.

While I would have preferred some coniving, reactionary mischief on behalf of the main female character, I was still thrilled with the book and realized I read it in one sitting. Short and sweet takes the cake for me these days and this book, Thief of Words, is definitely that.