Noelle ~ Greg Kincaid

This is the 4th book from Greg Kincaid in the series and can be read as a stand alone.  This is a great story about love, patience and kindness.  There are many characters that are intertwined within the whole story and will all come together in the end.   When the towns Santa is unable to continue with visiting during the Christmas season, a new tradition is started that includes a very interesting rescue dog and the adventure begins.  How does this dog save a family and Christmas?

I would recommend this book to everyone at any age, it is a page turner and makes you feel good.  When started this book, I couldn't put it down, it moves quickly and keeps you guessing until the end.  The story is written so well that it is unpredictable..... Great Christmas read !

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Justice Buried ~ Patricia Bradley

This is book #2 in the Memphis Cold Case series.  Kelsey has the job of proving to her clients that others can break into their offices, she repels down the side of buildings and shows her talents of a security specialist starting right from the beginning of the book to the end.  The story takes place at the Pink Palace Museum as some items have been taken and Kelsey is hired to solve the mystery. However, when it turns into a murder case, Detective Bradley is called in and our story twist and turns from beginning to end.

I would recommend this to those that want a good drama with many twist and turns and leaves you guessing until the end.  I enjoyed the way Patricia included Kelsey's faith and trust in God, through the book.  Even though this is book 2, it can be read as a stand alone.

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Get Out of the Pit ~ Beth Moore

Beth has done it again!!  For all Beth fans, she will not let you down with this book.  This book talks about when you are down and can't seem to get away from your sadness.  She teaches us how to reach out to God and work on ourselves and our faith to become out of the darkness and into the light.  Each chapter covers subjects with bible backup and questions for you to work on.  This is a book that you will need to take your time with.  It is not a book that you will sit down and read from cover to cover.  To get the most out of the book you will need to read, pray, think and journal to get the most out of the book.

This is a great book for anyone that is depressed or knows of someone going through depression.  It is a self help book with putting God and your faith first.

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Hurt Road ~ Mark Lee

Mark Lee is from the Christian music group Third Day and tells his story of his faith and love for God.  He talks about his childhood, losing a parent as a teenager, making career choices and love for his family.  As you read about his life, he will teach you to look for God's landmarks throughout your life situations.  His life was not all happiness as he will go through his heartaches and how to find God during those difficult situations.

I would recommend this book to those that think when you become a Christian your life will be all happiness and fun.  Mark will tell you how that is not the case, as God gives us those difficult times to trust Him even more.  This is a little slow in the beginning, however, hold on and keep reading as the ending will tie it all together.

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Daring to Hope ~ Katie Davis Majors

This is a true story of how one woman, Katie Davis Majors has taken missionary work to a new level.  She tells us many different situations that she has experienced, good and bad. Her stories are backed up with bible stories that relate to the situation.  God's work is never done and it is never how we plan it to be.  As you read this book you will understand that God gives us good and bad with all His plan in the works.  We have to keep going with a positive attitude as Katie teaches us to write your blessing everyday and realize what you have.

I would recommend this to everyone of every age as it is a great story and teaches of grace and love.  It will give you the feeling of God's love and teach you to see His love in your everyday life.  This was a wonderful uplifting and sometimes sad story that everyone needs to experience.

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Mercy Triumphs ~ Jana Kelley

Book 3 of the series and just as great as the other 2 books.  The journey of this book takes on the continuing lives of Mia, Halimah (Sara) and Rania.  We experience their trials and tribulations of being on a mission to spread God's word.  As each women is in a different country, they are all tied to each other in special ways.  Will they survive or be sentenced to death because of their beliefs?

I recommend this book and the whole series to everyone at any age.  Each book is a page turner.  I couldn't this book down, just wanted to know what was going to happen. This series is one that stays with you and makes you think.  When you read these books you will want to talk to your friends about these women and what they endure on their journeys for Christ.   Even if you haven't read book 1, 2, or 3 they can be read as a stand alone.  I would suggest you read them all and get the most out of this series.  Highly recommend you to buy these books today...!

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The New American Heart Association Cookbook 9th Edition ~ American Heart Association

This cookbook is new and has additional recipes that are heart health and low fat.  The book is hardcover with a variety of meals, deserts and appetizers.  In addition to the recipes, there is information on cooking techniques, shopping, ingredients and how to eat healthy with everyday ingredients that you have in your pantry.

I would recommend this to those that want a great variety and easy to make foods, while being good for your heart.  This book is jammed packed with information and details of cooking healthy and heart friendly foods.   I really liked of how many different foods you can cook, the downside is there are no photos.  I would have liked for some photos to be in the book so that you can see what the dish would look like.  All in all, if you are buying for the heart healthy option, this is a good resource book.

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