'Shine: A Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Journey to Finding the Love of Your Life' is a heartfelt and down-home advice book. Jones Reynolds drops her outer diva to reveal her inner girlfriend in chapters that detail everything from the worst side effects of her one-time obesity to the decision Star and Al Reynolds made to remain chaste before their wedding. Before you cry "TMI!," understand that Jones Reynolds puts all of these details in context of how her own life might help you understand yours.

The step-by-step advice chapters and their engaging quizzes might be just what an appearance- or finance-challenged demoiselle needs to take the first steps on her own journey to love. The real power of 'Shine' comes in the emotional and spiritual sections. As a well-educated, super-successful woman learning to share her life and heart fully as an older first-time bride, Jones Reynolds has real wisdom to share, and her no-holds-barred honesty goes a long way towards proving that she's learned the lessons she's teaching. Just as you shouldn't let the celebrity element put you off from reading 'Shine,' don't let the spirituality element do so, either. While she does speak at length about Christianity's influence on her choices, she also includes information for women of other faith traditions.

Best for: Star fans and those who want to find the spiritual road to love.