Teenage Devotional

"Devoted" is an inspiring devotional that offers alot in 31 days of study. Although this is tailored for teenage and young adult women, I found some golden nuggets to ponder as I read through Marjorie Jackson's book as an older adult woman. Marjorie's style is fresh and appealing offering coloring pages to meditate upon, a challenge to take each day after reading the day's lesson along with a daily Bible verse. For someone so young, the author offers great insight that young women are experiencing in today's world. I would recommend this devotional to moms' of teenagers and young adult women. The moms may find reading this book along side their daughters to be a great time of bonding, learning, and loving as they grow their faith in Jesus. I recieved a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligatin to post a review.

A Fragile Hope

Wow! This is a gripping story that holds you spell-bound until the very end! A Fragile Hope is the journey of Josiah Chamberlain as he tries to save his marriage, his faith, and find hope. Josiah is an esteemed writer and speaker on marriage until it comes to his own - then he is clueless. Josiah finishes writing his book and exits his home office anticipating celebrating with his wife, Karin. But Karin is not home. She doesn't answer her phone. Disappointment and anger mount. Then the phone rings and Josiah's world begins to spin out of his control. What he discovers shakes the foundation of his marriage, his love for his wife. Don't miss this book by Cynthia Ruchti. Follow Josiah's journey. Be shaken. Find redemption. I received this book for free to give my honest opinion from LitFuse Publicity. Giveaway!

Unsinkable Faith

Are you an Eyeore? A glass is half-empty person? Negative thoughts fill your mind most of the time? By thinking negatively, our brains become unhealthy leading to a quality of life that is unfavorable. By continuously having negative thoughts, it becomes a habit. A habit so toxic others don't want to be around you. In Unsinkable Faith, discover how to transform your thoughts and attitudes. Author Tracie Miles writes from experience "being positive is a daily choice, not a destination" (p. 98). Miles also offers how-to steps with Bible verses, reflections, chapter challenges at the end of each chapter to help the reader dig deeper and transform their thinking. At first, I had a hard time reading the first few chapters but as I plugged away I began to see the wisdom and truth behind Miles words. We are what we think. So I would recommend this book to everyone! Corinthians 10:5 NIV I received this book for free to review and give my honest opinion from Litfuse.

True Grit

Tracie Peterson has written another historical adventure romance based on a true event. Meet Grace Martindale and her two sisters, Hope and Mercy, in "Treasured Grace." After the death of her parents, Grace decides to go to Oregon City where her uncle lives. In order to get there, she marries the Right Reverend T.S. Martindale who needs a wife as part of the missionary mandate. Together, with her sisters, they join a wagon train heading west but tragedy occurs and the reverend dies along with many others as sickness spreads. With winter approaching, Grace decides to stay at the Whitman Mission. Here at the mission, Grace tries to adjust to frontier life using her herbal skills while meeting frontiersman Alex Armistead, the Nez Perce, and the Cayuse. Then a measles outbreak happens increasing tension among the Native Americans and the mission residents, particularly Dr. Whitman. Based on the Whitman Mission Massacre. I found the reading riveting. Did not want to put it down to go to work! You won't be disappointed if you are looking for a historical adventure. I received a complementary copy from Bethany House to review and give my honest opinion.

One Too Many Secrets

  Shelley Shepard Gray presents a new book in the Amish genre, "Her Secret."
Hannah Hilty is young Amish woman who discovers an old Englisher boyfriend is stalking her. After receiving pictures in the mail, her family moves from Ohio to another Amish community in Kentucky to escape his presence. She lives in fear, not wanting to leave the safety of her family's house. Her brother and her sister are upset with having to leave their friends and family behind. There is animosity about the siblings.
 With much coaxing by Hannah's mother, Hannah eventually leaves the confines of the their house and goes on a walk where she happens upon her neighbor Issac. Described as a "deer in headlights," fear immobilizes her and she rushes back to safety. She is afraid that "the stalker" will find her, she can not trust anyone with her secret. But she is not the only one with a secret. Her sister and her mother also have their secrets.
  I really like Gray's past books and looked forward to reading this one. I was a little disappointed in the lack of depth in the characters of Hannah's parents or even more about the stalker. Overall, I enjoyed this quick read.
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Home in the Heart

 Priscilla Hutchens has only one thing on her mind when she arrives at Fort Bliss, Texas: claim her nephew and niece who have lost both parents, her only living family. Her plan is thwarted upon meeting the post surgeon, Major Elliot Ryder, who happens to be the children's uncle. Priscilla's father was a military man and died serving his country. His death and her mother's bitter attitude has turned Priscilla against the military. So begins Erica Vetsch's new book "Fort Bliss, Texas: Priscilla's Reveille."
  The story had a nice flow while developing the characters. I enjoyed the addition of Major Ryder's interest in herbal medicines and how he was using them on the frontier to treat people. So if you enjoy historical romance add this book to your reading agenda.
  I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

On A Mission

"Still Life" is Dani Pettrey's second book in Chesapeake Valor series. This book continues the story line that began with "Cold Shot." Avery Tate and Parker Mitchell are the two characters featured in this adventure but the reader continues to get glimpses of Declan, Tanner, Lexi, Griffin and Finley. Avery is attending an art showing where she is to meet her best friend, Skylar. Only Skylar never shows. Instead, a mysterious photo of her shows up at the art show. Avery and Parker team up to find her with the help of their friends. They are sure they have their suspect, Sebastian, but then another twist occurs in the investigation. Join this adventurous team on another life and death mission.
An enjoyable read but pretty predictable as each couple pairs up during their adventure.
I received this book for free to review and give my honest opinion from Bethany House.