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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

A moment of weakness ~ Karen Kingsbury

This is book #2 of the Forever Faithful series and Karen does not disappoint again.  This book is about 2 people who fall in love, loose love, settle in life, get distracted with life's issues, family problems and so much more wrapped up all into one.  You will not be able to put this book down after you start, it will leave you wanting book #3 now....

I would recommend this to all of Karen Kingsbury fans, as she does it again, gives us a touching story about life and GOD's love for us.  It is a great book to read on a cold rainy afternoon, when you just need to get away.  However, it is a great read for anytime of day or night... beware you will stay up to get to the end.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Blogging for books.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

Forgiven ~ Terri Roberts

Excellent, Awesome, Truth!!!  That is just a few things to say about this story.  Terri tells the true story about forgiveness, in a way only GOD could have wanted her to tell it.  Do not start reading this story in the evening because you won't be able to put it down until the very end.  I was inspired, impressed, shocked at the kindness and amazed at how well this story is written.  To have a mom that her son decides one day, without any warning to go into an Amish school house and shoot 5 children tell her story in such a way that it makes you realize that life is all about forgiveness.  I was touched by every page of this story from the beginning to the end.   Terri tells of her hurricane battle with cancer and then her Tsunami with her sons tragic event. 

I recommend this to everyone!!  Read this story!!! Live by her story!! Follow her 8 "What now?" moments at the very end of the book.  Anyone who reads this will not be disappointed..... while reading and after you finish this book you will be blessed... I can't say it enough.... READ THIS BOOK, GIVE THIS BOOK, SHARE THIS STORY!!!!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Bethany House. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Valley of Decision ~ Lynn Gentry

This is book # 3 in the Carthage Chronicles.  I have not read book 1 or 2 and I was able to start right in on book #3 and understood the storyline.  This story is about time travel back to Carthage, were Maggie starts in the present and then goes back in time to help her grandmother, that is on trial for murder and also help her grandfather who is going to be condemned to death.

I enjoyed this book very much, it has been awhile since I have found a book as interesting as this one.  It has it all: time travel, love, faith, murder, family, history and such details that you can't stop turning the pages. 

I would recommend this to all my friends and any ages.  It is a great book that you won't be able to put down.  I plan to go back and read book 1 and 2.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Litfuse. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

A Chameleon, a Boy and a Quest ~ J.A. Myhre

This is a book written for children in the ages 7 to 15 years, but also very good for anyone over 15.  This is one of those stories that leaves you to use your imagination and choose your own thoughts of what the significant of the story is.  The book is about MU and his friend, a chameleon, that he meets one day while going on his daily chore of fetching water for his family.  That is the moment that their adventure takes them on a quest that will capture your heart. 

I would recommend this book to those that want to have an adventure by using your imagination. This will include finding in your heart what the true meaning and life lesson, that the friendship conveys for life.  I really found this as a different type of story and keeps you reading because you want to know what is going to happen.  This would be a good read for a pre-teen bible group because it creates a lot of questions about what the meaning is in the story.  Each person will have a different outlook and meaning to what the author is trying to tell you.  It is a very short and quick read that you may finish in one afternoon.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through  Litfuse. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

The Splendor of Ordinary Days ~ Jeff High

As book three in the Watervalley series, it is a very relaxing and old fashion read.  I have not read book one or two and was able to pick this one up and read it, not feeling as I had missed anything.  The book is about the character Luke Bradford, the town doctor and is relationship with Christine Chambers, the town school teacher.  As we learn more about their story, you also learn about the towns people and how they all entwined together as a community.

I would recommend this book to those that enjoy a nice wholesome story for any ages. It is a good book to read during an afternoon of relaxing or an evening when you want to escape and just take your mind off of everyday life. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Litfuse. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Murder at the Courthouse ~ A.H. Gabhart

This is book 1 of the Hidden Springs Mystery series.  It is a very relaxing mystery book.  Taking place in a small town with the main character being Mike, a police officer that was trained and working in the big city until he decides to come back to his small home town.  His thoughts of coming back is that the job will be relaxing and work will be easy every day. Then a murder happens on the courthouse steps and he has to step up and solve this case.  This story reminds me of being a cross between the Andy Griffith show and Murder she wrote.  It has many different characters that are intriguing and interesting.  The story will  keep you reading, just to be entertained by each character.

I would recommend this book to anyone that would like to read a very relaxing and entertaining mystery book, with a touch of small town characters.  This is a very light book that kept me reading to find out what was going to happen.  I can't wait for book 2 as you do get attached to the characters in this book. It would be a great Hallmark mini series.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

Saturday, October 17, 2015

On this Foundation ~ Lynn Austin

This is book #3 of the Restoration Chronicles series.  This book is all about Nehemiah and how he is called to rebuild the wall. It will take you back into time with many details that makes you feel you are back in that time.  Through this story Nehemiah has to make choices to save the people and at the same time, making those decisions by trusting the choice he makes is of GOD's will and not his. 

I would recommend this to all ages and anyone that enjoys a great book of history and wanting a book of faith.  This is a long book, but will go by fast as you will keep your interest in reading just because you will want to know what is going to happen.  I want to go back and read the others.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Bethany House. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising







The Imposter ~ Suzanne Woods Fisher

This is book #1 in the Bishop's Family Series.  As an Amish storyline, this is the beginning of a new series from Suzanne Woods Fisher.  I found this to be filled with many characters and the beginning was a little slow for my reading.  I did struggle through the book as I found it to be a slower pace then I like to read.  It was a good story for a lazy afternoon of reading. 

I would recommend this book if you enjoy Amish reading, though not so sure that a few things in the book would be accepted into the Amish faith.  This is a book that can be read at any age and good for one of those afternoon reading when you don't have to think about anything.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

You can't text a tough Conversation ~ Mike Bechtle

The author of this book wants us to all get back to the simple things in life and talking to each other - no more texting, no more technology, just plain one on one communicating with those that interact with us.  This is a very basic book that is very easy to understand and very practical advise.  I found this to be so interesting and had great tips to having better relationships with people all on how you communicate with them.

I would recommend this to anyone that has problems with confrontation to difficult everyday situations.  If you want to get out of the rut of technology communications in todays world read this book and use the advice given in your everyday world.  Very easy to read and great resources are in this book.  I was impressed at how much sense this made.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Mr. Selfie ~

This is a very small and short book, not what I expected.  I didn't really get the humor, it wasn't as funny as I thought it might be.  With that being said... you may get the humor if you can relate to the story.

I can not recommend this book because I really didn't enjoy it and I don't think my friends would understand the humor either.  It may be funny for a young generation.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Blogging for books.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

Friday, October 2, 2015

The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis ~ Root/Neal

This is a book on the works of C.S. Lewis and how it relates to imagination.  I was not a fan of this book at all, if you are an avid reader and follower of C.S. Lewis you will find this interesting.  This was not a book that I was able to read from cover to cover.  It was not my type of reading at all, I skimmed through chapters and read some that did interest me, though it was not many.   To be honest, I was not able to read and comprehend this well enough to give a true review.  It would not be fair to the authors for me to give a review on the whole book, as it was not able to keep my attention and I did not read the whole thing.  It was not the authors fault either that I did not have interest, it is not my type of book.

I would recommend this to any C.S. Lewis fans and anyone that is doing a research paper on C.S. Lewis and his writings. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Handlebar.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

Miracle at the Higher Ground Cafe ~ Max Lucado

If you are a Max Lucado fan, this is not your regular Max book.  It is a fictional book of hope and new beginnings.  It is Max fashion of being a short and quick read, that gets you wrapped up in the story and you can easily relate to the characters.   The story is about a recently single mom named Chelsea that comes back to her small home town to run her late grandmother's café.  When Chelsea realizes that the café requires lots of hard work and not enough money, she needs to find a solution and fast or lose everything.  Then comes the guardian angel Samuel, only no one knows he is an angel sent from GOD to assist......

I would recommend this book to all ages and everyone who wants a great read that you can't put down.  It is a great book for a book study or light reading group, it has the right balance to have many conversations about angels, GOD and how you make your choices in life to change whatever you are going through.  The book does give some questions at the end to use in any type of setting that want to explore the story more.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through BookLook Bloggers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

Bathsheba ~ Angela Hunt

This is book # 2 in the dangerous beauty series.  The story is a fictional bible story of Bathsheba and not far from the true bible story.  This book will have you wanting to grab your bible and read about Bathsheba, King David and Nathan.  Angela does a great job of putting you in a place with such detail that you feel you are right in the book itself.  The story is so well written you will not want to put it down, the short chapters make you feel you can read just one more before going to bed.  It is very heart warming, makes you angry, makes you feel sad for Bathsheba and so much more.  This book makes you wonder and think, do you make choices fast or do you wait to hear GOD speaking before you act?

I would recommend it to women of all ages and those that want to read a great bible story.  It is a long book, but will go fast because you will get so wrapped up in the characters and their lives.  I loved this book and can't wait for book #3.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Bethany House Reviews. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

The Horse of my Heart ~ Callie Smith Grant

Excellent book of how one animal, the horse, can touch so many lives and not even try.  This is a book that contains many different short stories of how a horse has touched a life, changed a life and or blessed a life. I started reading this book and couldn't put it down. You can use this as daily devotional or just pick it up and start reading anyplace.  No matter which way you read this, you will be blessed.  It is such a wonderful, uplifting and encouraging book with every chapter read.  Each chapter is about a different horse so you don't have to read from the beginning to end.  Just read wherever you feel you should start or whatever chapter title is calling for you to read.

I would definitely recommend this to any horse fan!!  It is also a great book for anyone of any age to pick up and read.  I would buy this and give it out to all my friends and family that want an easy, quick and very entertaining read.  Guaranteed after you read a story you will want to talk about it with your family and friends, that is how good this book is.... Buy it!


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising