Masterpiece Marriage ~ Gina Welborn (Quilt Series # 24)

I really enjoy the Quilt Series books and this is #24 in the series.  I didn't find this book as interesting to me as I have enjoyed the others.  I found the story to be slow and not have enough excitement for my reading.  The story takes place of a triangle, with Zenus needing his aunt, his Aunt Priscilla wanting him to marry a certain person, Mary needed Priscilla for art work, and then the quilting dialogue that tries to wrap around the whole story. 

This was a hard book for me to follow as the beginning starts interesting for the first few chapters and then drags for the next 4 and after that I was just forcing myself to get through the end. 

I think others may enjoy this story line if it fits their type of reading.  Unfortunately, this story line just did not interest me at all.  I would put this at the bottom of my list for the quilter's series. 
(note: only because it is not my style of storyline.)

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The Song ~ Chris Fabry

Be prepared to not want to put this book down, once you start you will want to read until the end.  The story is based on the Bible's book of Song of Solomon, told in today's world version.  It is a love story that is based on real life situations of trials and tribulations.  It is not a fluffy, happy, everyone lives happily ever after story.  This is about a couple that fall in love, get married, start a family, career gets in the way, money takes over, lust comes in to play, trying to hold on to family values, and making sure that GOD is in your life everyday along with you being obedient to HIM, no matter what. 

I loved this book and couldn't put it down.  I can't wait to watch the movie, however, I am sure the book will be much better.  I recommend you to buy this book not only for the story, but for you to realize that life is not all about living happily ever after, everyone has their problems.  It is your choice of how you deal with it.  Buy this book, read it and then share it.

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Swept Away ~ Laura V. Hilton & cindy Loven (Quilted Series #23)

Book #23 in the Quilt Series - I really love this series, each book is different and always has such wonderful meaning through a quilt.  When Sara's grandmother is diagnosed with memory loss it makes her want to teach her granddaughter about how to quilt, with a meaning of love behind it.  Her grandmother put's handyman Drew into Sara's life in hopes that the sparks will fly and they become attracted to each other and all in the means of a quilt. 

I would recommend this to anyone that wants a great afternoon, relaxing read.  Great gift for the one in your life that likes that great story of romance and kindness.

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Evening Prayers ~ Christoph Friedrich Blumbardt

This is for your evening read, I do mine before bedtime.  It is a book that teaches you about worshipping GOD for all the good he does.  It is not a self help type book nor does it only cover one subject.  It covers all different verses and give a short paragraph for daily thinking about all the greatness that GOD does for us on a daily basis.  It teaches you to look at things in a positive and grateful way.  Each day can be read in 5-10 mins each day.  Some days are written in prayer form and teaches you to look at the way you pray differently.

I recommend this as a daily reading for those that want and need positive thinking and want to give daily praise to GOD. 

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Watch for the light ~ Readings for Advent and Christmas

This was not what I expected, it was more then I expected and like nothing I have seen for an Advent reading.  This is a book of daily readings by many different authors.  Some days have long readings and others are very short readings.  Each day is very interesting and in depth readings, some readings are just like a sermon, very interesting and so touching. 

I would recommend this as a book to read during the season, or you could read it as a daily devotional, it is this good.  It would be good for a family daily reading.  The book is hardcover and will easily fit in your pocket or bag for easy traveling. 

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Love without End ~ Robin Lee Hatcher

First book in the Kings Meadow contemporary romance series was good, the second book Love without end is better.  This is a story about how 2 tragic incidents become as 1 lovable relationship. This book is all about love in more ways then the romantic way, it is love for life, love for family and so much more.  So glad this was book 2 of a series can't wait to read more.

I would recommend this book to all my friends that want that great love story read. Great book as a gift for Christmas. Just open it up and sit all day on the couch reading a great story of love.

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The 13th Gift ~ Joanne Huist Smith

Great True Story, this is a book that has true meaning of how society should be treating each other.  I enjoyed this book and the best part was it is a true story.  The only part I wish had been edited was at the beginning of how the mother would swear.  I know this is how she felt, but I am not comfortable swearing and felt it took away from the book.  I know the reason behind the swearing was to show frustration, sadness and stress, but wished the author had used different wording.  The other reason I would like the language taken out was that this book is a great book and should be in Christian book stores, with the language it will not reach that demographic. 

Other then that the book is great and it was good read.  I know that my friends would have a problem reading this because of the language, but if I convince them to hold out, it stops after the first few chapters, then I would recommend the rest of the book to them.

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