Love's Pure Light

Judd Markley leaves behind West Virginia after surviving a coal mining accident that toke his brother's life in "The Sound of Rain" by Sarah Loudin Thomas. His brother had wanted to go to South Carolina so Judd decides to fulfill that dream. He is offered a job as a logger, takes up residence at a boarding house, and visits the beach. As his new life begins, Judd meets Larkin Hayward, the owner's daughter. Larkin has her own dreams but her parents want to see her settled not off chasing her dream that would take her to the Appalachian world. Larkin manages to use her charm on Judd to escape her parents. But at what cost neither one knows. Each has their own agenda, their own dreams; not to mention a family secret that could tear the family apart. Enjoy unexpected twists in the plot while meeting interesting, charming characters. First book I have read by this author but it won't be the last. A great story teller! I received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

An Intentional Journey

Life is hectic. It's hard to squeeze in our faith, particularly practicing what one believes. We want everything to be as quick as Google. But Alicia Britt Chole has a different message about faith in "The Sacred Slow." Inside the covers of this devotional one will discover an intimacy with God, how to intentionally feed the soul, and grow one's faith and relationship with God. Each of the 52 chapters are broken down into readings with reflective questions or as Chole calls it "guided responses." Together, moving at one's own pace, the exercises move one to intentionally experience God and his love. This is not a book to breeze through if one wants to get the most out of it. It is truly a journey of self-discovery. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Handlebar Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

For the Sake of Profit

A fast paced, legal thriller that you don't want to put down! Kate Sullivan is a lawyer who is appointed as lead counsel in a major lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company in Rachel Dylan's newest book "Deadly Proof." Her friend from college, Ethan Black, is the lawyer for the opposition. They both want to win but at what cost? A researcher from the pharmaceutical company reaches out to Kate but before she can tell Kate what she knows. She's found dead. To find out more about her opponent, Mason Pharmaceutical, Kate hires Landon James, a PI. As the trial nears, things begin to heat up with Kate's tires being slashed, items at work come up missing, and more. Landon does his best to protect Kate while trying to determine who is attempting to stop this case from going to trial. I received a complimentary copy of this book from LitFuse and was under no obligation to post a review.

Amish Christmas Mystery

In "The Gift," third in the Amish of Hart County series by Shelley Shepard Gray, the reader meets Susanna Schwartz, a young Amish woman new to the Hart County, Kentucky. Susanna is in her buggy during an ice storm heading home when she hears what sounds like gunshots. The noise spokes her horse causing her buggy to tip over. Thus begins the first of several incidents that cause Susanna to think someone doesn't want her or her family to be in Hart County and particularly be on the new farm her family purchased. She discovers that the Amish man who found her along the road is Neil Vance, whose farm she now lives on. Neil is upset over his family losing their farm and takes out his disappointment on Susanna. But as the story progresses, he tries to become a friend to Susanna and help her discover who is behind all the incidents. A nice little Amish mystery and romance to read over the holidays. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Litfuse Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. Time is running out to uncover the truth before someone gets hurt-or worse. Win a copy of @ShelleySGray's new #book! http://bit.ly/2m0F7sW

Timeless Adventure

A classic, "Christy" by Catherine Marshall, is celebrating 50 years. Written as fiction but based on the life of Marhsall's mother, this is a gripping tale of a young woman who volunteers to teach school in the Great Smoky Mountain's of Tennessee in the community of Cutter Gap. Christy finds herself in an alien world from what she is used to in North Carolina. She falls in love with the children and eventually the people of Cutter Gap. Not only does Christy learn about the ways of the mountain people but she begins to learn more about herself and her relationship with God. The book is based on her first year of being in Cutter Gap. If you remember the television show or never read "Christy," I highly recommend that you put this on your reading list. It may be 50 years old, however, the truths uncovered and discovered remain timeless! I received a complimentary copy of this book from Litfuse Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

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Midlife Reality Check

Columnist Jennifer Grant tackles the ups and downs of middle age. She looks at her own life and the changes occurring giving the reader an emotional and at times humorus glimpse at the middle years of adulthood. "When Did Everybody Else Get So Old?" provides a reality check for many parents with children. Grant writes, "When my children were very young...I orchestrated so many aspects of their lives...I realized their lives have been in God's hands all along..." (p.99). A sweet recollection of memories and maybe some not so sweet. But in the end it comes back to King Solomon's words "there is a time..." And so it is, for each of us to pass through this time known as middle age. Recommend this book for women going through this phase of their lives. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Handlebar Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

God's Dream for You

Tiffany Smiling is the author of "Your Dream, God's Plan." For a young author, the topic she covers is full of wisdom and insight. As a tween, a spot is identified on her brain and begins leaking. So the family had to find a pediatric neurosurgeon willing to do the surgery. After the surgery, Tiffany is sent home to begin chemotherapy. While preparing to begin this therapy another doctor suggests Tiffany and her parents visit St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. By age fourteen, Tiffany would have her third surgery to remove the tumor on her brain. Thinking the tumor had been removed once and for all, Tiffany continues on as any teenager going shopping, attending events at school, and planning her life. Then Tiffany suffers a siezure at age 16. The tumor is back. Her doctor informs her and her family this is the last time he can operate for safety reasons. The surgery leaves her with paralysis on the left side. Tiffany had many plans, she was following the American dream when those dreams came to an abrupt stop. Then she begins to feel that God's plan for her life was not the plan Tiffany thought was her life plan. Tiffany writes, "God's dream isn't the same as the American dream" (p.74). Follow Tiffany as she brings God's dream to reality and the joy that it brings to her life. Learn how you too can embrace the plans that God has for your life. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Money or Family, Treachery or Honor

Elizabeth Camden's "A Dangerous Legacy" is a phenomenal, historic romance centered around rival news agencies, Associated Press and Reuters, and rival employees Lucy Drake and Sir Colin Beckwith. Lucy Drake is a telegraph operator who is a whiz at Morse code. That's her day job. On the side, Lucy and her brother, Nick, are fighting their uncle over the rightful owner of a plumbing valve their grandfather invented to allow water to be piped at the correct pressure. While listening on a secret line, Lucy intercepts a message in Morse Code of a possible murder on the US President and isn't sure of what to do until she explains it to Colin. Together they plot a scheme that turns more treacherous then either of them could have realized. Enough twist and turns to keep the reader on edge with a great cast of characters. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House and was under no obligation to post a review.

Suspenseful

Mary Wade Kimball is taking a bike ride on an ordinary day that becomes anything but that when she is kidnapped by two hooligans who are awaiting the arrival of a third person. Unbeknowst to Mary the third raffian is undercover agent Brett Davis who risks his investigation to get Mary Wade to safety. As Mary Wade begins to resume her normal daily routine her safety is threatened and once again Brett Davis appears in her life, whisking her away. But can he keep her safe this time? Tension mounts. Can trust be found? Hope Toler Dougherty keeps the suspence going in her novel "Rescued Hearts."
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Proactive listening: God's love

Once again, Mark Batterson gets down to a core issue that needs addreessed in our society in his new book "Whisper: How to hear the voice of God." That to hear God we need to get rid of our busyness and all the noise in our lives, to just be. Batterson mentions that silence is proactive listening. He goes on to describe his seven love languages: scripture, desires, doors, dreams, people, promptings, and pain. A phenonmenal, life-changing book. Quit focusing on the things of the world, and instead, focus on what matters most God is love. You won't be disappointed with this easy to understand book. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Blogging for Books and wa sunder no obligation to post a review.

Life's True Mission

Being overwhelmed appears to be a normal, daily thing for me as a wife, a mother, and a career woman. When someone asks, “Are you feeling overwhelmed?” The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Isn’t that just life? Well, Hayley DiMarco in “A Woman Overwhelmed” takes you from being overwhelmed with life to being overwhelmed by God’s love. Hayley bares her soul as she writes this book. It feels as though she is sitting next me, conversing these stories and thoughts. Each short chapter contains a personal story from Hayley’s life and a “thoughts to ponder” section. In the final pages, Hayley writes “If you are tired of being overwhelmed by life, then choose to make the mission of God your number one focus (p.189).” As simple as that. Take my focus off the world and focus on God! I highly encourage every woman out there to read this book even with a busy schedule, five minutes a day will make all the difference. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Litfuse Publicity and was under no obligation to post a review.

Three Stories, Three Generations

“The Beloved Christmas Quilt” includes three novellas by three different authors within the Brunstetter family. Just as the Christmas Quilt is passed on through three generations from mother to daughter so to in the Brunstetter family as grandmother, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter each write one of the stories. In the first story, Luella is caring for her friend, Dena, who is having health issues. As Dena’s health deteriorates, she gives her Christmas Quilt to Luella telling her someday she can pass it on to her eldest daughter. Thus, begins the legacy of the Christmas Quilt. These are sweet, charming Amish stories shedding light on each woman’s reliance on God and faith. Wonderful reads as the Christmas season approaches. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Grace, Hope, and Mercy

The third Flanagan sister, Mercy, is all grown-up in this third book of the"Heart of the Frontier" series "Cherished Mercy." Mercy was twelve in the first book and survived the Whitman Massacre. Now a decade or so later, Mercy is being asked by the Eletta Browning, a family friend, to come help her with her difficult pregnancy at the Indian mission where she lives with her husband and adopted daughter, Faith. Even with skirmishes between the Indians and the whites, Mercy agrees to go and help Eletta. Mercy enjoys teaching the Indian children and becoming friends with the Indian women and adores little Faith. However, Adam Browning, Eletta's brother-in-law, is not so friendly. Mercy's faith in God is tested to the limit when tensions increase along the Rogue River leaving Eletta's husband dead. She also learns there is a different side to Adam. A gripping, historical novel by Tracie Peterson. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Mint of a Mystery

A heart-gripping, emotional story that covers three generations of DeFord women and a mystery dating back to when matriarch, Hazel DeFord, was a ten-year-old girl. Kim Vogel Sawyer weaves a story throughout the book surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Hazel's younger sister, Maggie, while picking blackberries. Hazel has never told her daughter or her granddaughter about Maggie that is until her granddaughter stumbles upon some old photographs while putting together a scrapbook for Hazel. Through the journey of trying to find Maggie each of the DeFord women are on a journey of self discovery. So true of how an event can affect future generations. I found "Bringing Maggie Home" to be powerful, heart-breaking, and healing all in one. Don't miss reading this book! I received a complimentary copy of this book from Litfuse and was under no obligation to post a review.

Captivated by a Rapscallion

Captain McAlister Albright is leaving his seafairing days behind and building a new life in the Shenandoah Valley in the early 1800s after purchasing land near the town of Middletown. What he didn't expect was meeting Lilyanna Laughlin, his neighbor, and whose family owned the land purchased by Albright from her gaurdian, Mr. Silas Everett. Although their first meeting gets off to a rocky start, a friendship developes between the two of the them. Captain Albright is bound and determined not to be enticed by Lily's charm and beauty and bantering. His priority is establishing his farm and showing his family he is worthy and honorable after what happened in his past. Lily has her problems as well with her two brothers and her gaurdian. So begins this historical romantic fiction by Andrea Boeshaar entitled "My Heart Belongs in the Shenandoah Valley: Lily's Dilemma." A warm and enchanting read. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to opost a review.

American Saga

Lauraine Snelling introduces the reader to Rune and Signe Carlson in book one, "The Promise of Dawn," of the series Under Northern Skies. Rune's uncle Einar Strand lives in American and sends a letter to the family in Norway asking for help. Rune and his wife decide to accept the chance of going to American, helping a family member, and starting a new life for them and their family of three boys and unborn child with land Uncle Einar promises as compensation once their passage to America is paid off. What they don't expect is the harshness and demanding nature of Uncle Einar and Aunt Gerd or how deplorable the living conditions are in the house. Using kindness and persistence, Signe begins to chip away at Gerd's demeanor. But the cost to Rune and Signe maybe more than they bargained for in Minnesota. I received this complementary copy from Bethany House to review and give my honest opinion.

Move over Sherlock

Who doesn't enjoy a good mystery - especially tweens. In "God's Crime Scene For Kids," by J Warner Wallace and Susie Wallace, tweens will help solve a mystery with Jason and his friends while learning how to be real crime investigators. The skills learned as an investigator are also used on the universe and the existence of God. There are side bars in the book to help tweens develope their investigative skills and and deepen their knowledge of the God. There are more activities at a web site provided in the book. A good way to get kids involved and understand the Bible. A great way to bond during family time. I received this complimentary copy from Litfuse to give my honest opinion. Find out more about J. Warner and at http://www.coldcasechristianityforkids.com.

To Steal a Name

An unforgettable book with unforgettable characers. From the first page to the last page Roseanna White does not disappoint the reader with her latest book "A Name Unknown." Set in England in 1914, Rosemary Gresham is a thief. Her newest assignment is to determine if Peter Holstein is a traitor to England. With the ear of the King and a German heritage, many are questioning Peter's loyalty. Rosemary has stolen things but never a name. On top of the assignment her "brother" challenges her to steal a manor house. Peter Holstein is in need of help with his library to help clean up and sort books and personal papers. He hires Rosemary, who impersonates as a librarian, only to discover as time progresses he is attracted to her. While Rosemary is drawn to Peter she continues her search for documents about his loyalty and lineage and an answer to what he is typing. As for Peter, his faith remains steadfast during his trials and tribulations. A fast paced mystery and historical romance all wrapped up in one between two book covers! I received a complimentary copy of this book from Litfuse to give my honest opinion. She's out to steal his name-will he steal her heart instead? Win @RoseannaMWhite's new book @Bethany_House #contest http://bit.ly/2tW2S4L Calling all historical fiction readers! Enter to win a copy of @RoseannaMWhite's new #book! #giveaway http://bit.ly/2tW2S4L @Bethany_House

Great Flood Adventure

A great adventure awaits children age 8-12 in Matt Koceich's "Imagine: The Great Flood." Corey has been told by his parents that they are moving to Florida and leaving behind everything familiar. As he and his mom discuss their move, Molly, Corey's dog, runs into the woods at the park so Corey follows but falls hitting his head. So begins Corey's adventure of meeting Noah and his sons from 2400 BC. He also meets Elizar described as a magician who is trying to hinder Noah and his sons from getting the animals on board as the weather begins to change indicating the rains are coming. Tweens will enjoy imagining what it was like back in the Biblical times of Noah. I received a complimentary copy of thisbook from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Boldness of Faith

Tracie Peterson's "Beloved Hope" focuses on the character Hope Flanagan who survived the Whitman Mission massacre. She suffered more than her other sisters and throughout the story the reader will get a feel of how rape truamatizes a person. She has built a wall around her to help her survive but she doesn't understand how some of the other women who suffered the same fate and survived have gone on with their lives. Hope lives in fear. She is afraid of life. Then an Army lieutenant, Lance Kenner, asks to be her friend, to enter her reclusive world after finding her in the jail ready to kill the Cayuse Indian responsible for many of the killed and raped at the Mission. Can Hope find healing or will the fear and hate eat her alive? Can she trust in God again? Can she trust a man in her life? Read to find out how Hope handles these decisions. I received this book from BethanyHouse Publishers to read and give my honest opinion.

Climatic Conclusion

The climatic conclusion to Cindy Woodsmall's The Amish of Summer Grove series is here. Gathering the Threads ties all the loose ends of the lives of Brenneman family. Ariana has returned to her Amish family from staying in the Englisch world with her Englisch family. But reconciling all that has happened and preparing to marry Rudy sends her head spinning. She is questioning all that she has been taught. On the other hand, Skylar finally feels she belongs and feels threatened by the arrival of Ariana. The two must find how they fit into the Brenneman family and their identity in the Heavenly Father. Woodsmall did not disappoint with this fianl book which seemed like forever to arrive. Great piece of fiction; great characters; great storyline; didn't want to say good-bye to them. I received this book free to review and give my honest opinion from WaterBrook.

Moment of Truth

On the-edge-of-your-seat suspence thriller sums up "Dark Deception." Nancy Mehl's newest book in her Defenders of Justice series. Kate O'Brien is in the witness protection program after being attacked and left for dead. Her twin sister was also attacked and murdered. Now she must go back to testify again since the man imprisoned claims he did not commit the crime and deputy marshal Tony DeLuca is sent to pick her up. But things go wrong once he gets to Shelter Cove. Kate is kidnapped. The race is on for Tony to find Kate before she is killed. Just when you think you have the plot figured out there is another twist in the story. Action packed with drama and suspence. Even the ending is a cliff-hanger. Don't miss reading this book! I received this complimentary copy to give an honest review.

A Tapestry of Faith

Families are a tapestry: the weaving of the good and the bad together. The Talbot family has passed on a legacy that could become unraveled when an unsolved murder occurs during a family reunion at the Talbot estate that traumatizes a young Nicole Talbot's life. The third book in a series, "My Daughter's Legacy," by Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould, picks up the threads of Nicole's life after being clean for a year from substance abuse and making it through her first year at college. She has decided to be an intern at an equestrian therapy center while living with her sister and putting the pieces of that fateful summer back together by revealing a secret she has kept since that fateful day. As the family reunion approaches her aunt shows Nicole and her sister family pictures from the Civil War while relating a story of a missing illuminted manuscript. The story then jumps back to the Civil War period as we, the readers, learn about life for Theresa Jennings in Richmond as a governess and a nurse tending wounded soldiers. Theresa tries to live to the ideals her father taught her as her heart is torn between loving a childhood friend or his cousin. It is easy to get caught up in this story as if offers a little mystery, romance, history and faith. I received this complimentary book to give an honest review. My Daughter's Legacy' Blog Tour, Author Chat Party, and Giveaway Don't miss the new book by Mindy Starns Clark & @LeslieJeanGould! Enter to win $75 & attend their author chat party: http://bit.ly/2tIY7xY

Marriage Mayham

Rebecca Rice is a mail-order bride heading to Ruby City, Idaho to marry shopkeeper Mr. Fordham when her stagecoach is assulted. She is anxious to get to her destination now that she has no money. Exiting the stagecoach a Mr. Fordham introduces himself and off they go to get married but she wonders why the justice of the peace calls her intended Tad and not Theodore and uses the title Deputy before his name. Shortly after the I do and a kiss the newlyweds realize their error due to similar names. Tad is waiting for his mail-order bride Rebekah Rhys while his cousin's intended is a Rebecca Rice. An annulment is needed but the judge is not expected back for a month! Theodore is not happy about the mishap and seems more worried about his shop and appearances than to how Rebecca is coping. Rebecca uses the month to learn more about shopkeeping, helping her landlady and the people of the town. She also wants to see justice for the group of bandits who robbed her stagecoach and continue to terrorize the surrounding area of Ruby City. What will happen at the end of the month? Will Theodore and his cousin Tad overcome their differences? When their old flame, Dottie, returns to Ruby City will the cousins fued flare back up? Don't miss reading Susanne Dietze's "My Heart Belongs in Ruby City, Idaho: Rebecca's Plight." I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review."

Truth Trumps

Shelley Shepard Gray has written another engaging book in the "Amish of Hart County" series entitled His Guilt. Mark Fisher does not come from your typical Amish family. Instead, he experiences neglect from his parents, witnesses his parent's alcohol abuse and suffers abuse from his father. He grows up trying to protect his younger brother, Calvin, but eventually Calvin moves away. Mark also moved away after being blamed for assulting a young woman but has returned to his old home and begun working for Mr. Lehmann at his gardening store. Waneta Cain is not sure about working with Mark at the store; his presence makes her uneasy. Time takes it course as a friendship develops between Mark and Waneta. That is until another woman is assulted, then all eyes in the community look at Mark. Now Waneta is not sure about her friendship with Mark. Who is the attacker? Is it Mark or his brother, Calvin? Will Waneta remain true to God and be a friend to Mark? You will need to read the book to discover the climatic ending to this book! I received this book free from Litfuse to review and give my honest opinion. Will Mark be able to find the attacker before Neeta becomes his next victim? Win @ShelleySGray's new #book! http://bit.ly/2sQg9dU Want to win a copy of @ShelleySGray's new book? Five readers will win "His Guilt"! Enter here: http://bit.ly/2sQg9dU #ChristFic #giveaway

Mishap or Coincident

A whimsical Amish tale of how two lives cross paths and send hearts pitter patting. Could it be a mishap or is it a coincident that Elma Hochstetler and Ben Wagler go to the same farmers' market in another town from where they both live? Is it mishap or coincident that Ben's dog goes missing and ends up in another town far from home? In the meantime, Thelma, Elma's twin sister, is trying to play matchmaker by hooking Elma up with Delbert. But Elma insists she only wants to be friends with Delbert as her life is busy running her general store and taking care of her farm. What she doesn't tell her sister is how her mind keeps wondering back to Ben. "The Farmers' Market Mishap" is Wanda E. Brunstetter's sequel to "The Lopsided Christmas Cake." If you enjoy the Amish genre and looking for a light summer read then give this book a try. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Ride of a Lifetime

After reading "Driver Confessional" you may rethink your next ride in a taxi or ride-share vehicle. Antonio is a ride-share driver working part-time to support his family and attend law school. As he listens to his travel companions during their ride in his vehicle, he will pray for them silently or with them if they so desire. Antonio has what you might call a traveling ministry. What he doesn't expect is that one of his riders would leave behind her briefcase after telling him she is concerned about the company she works for stating "I'm in a tricky situation...there could be permanent consequences for me" (p.9). Upon discovering the briefcase Antonio attempts to contact his female rider but to no avail so he googles her address and drives to her expensive house where he finds her dead. Lucky for Antonio, his brother, Rocco, is a cop. They both begin investigating the female rider's death in their own way. For Antonio it is listening to his riders' conversations and asking questions. This journey around Washington, DC in David Winters first book in a three part series. I found the writing style to be different and at times a bit slow but the underlying premise makes a great story. I received this complimentary copy from Litfuse to review and give my honest opinion. Visit http://litfusegroup.com/campaigns/driver-confessional-david-winters

Indubitable Truth

Nora Bradford does not see herself as outgoing and beautiful, she would rather curl up with a good book, watch her favorite British series and be working as librarian/genealogist at her historical village. She wants nothing to do with romance after her break-up three years ago except for her imaginary romance between television hero Adolphus and Miss Lucy (Nora envisions herself as Lucy.). But her world is turned for a loop one day when she attends an emergency preparedness and response training course with her sister Britt and meets John Lawson. John Lawson is a former Navy SEAL, the epitome of masculinity per Nora. Fate has decided to bring the two together as John hires Nora to search for his birth mother. The outcome of the search is not what either one expects, nor is the surprise visit from the character who plays Adolphus. I enjoyed reading "True to You" by Becky Wade. A contemporary fictional romance that flows well with quality characters. My only draw back was trying to identify with Nora who owned a historical village at such a young age. That aside, I highly recommend picking this book up for a summer read. Visit http://litfusegroup.com/author/bwade for more information. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Litfuse and was under no obligation to post a review.

And the Truth Shall Set You Free

Meet Carmela Wade, orphaned as a child while heading West with her parents, and her uncle, Silas Holden, who do live performances recreating Carmela's capture and life living with a group of Indians. Only problem is that the story is a falsehood. Carmela is now an adult and wants to escape from telling this fradulent story and living a life of lies. But she has no other way of making a living. Her uncle Silas has told her her father owed him money and she must pay off the debt. After the stagecoach they are riding heading to their next performance is ambushed Carmela wonders if this is her chance to begin a new life. Follow Carmela and follow passenger U.S. Marshal Freeland McKay adventures as they try to reach safety and come to terms with Carmela's true past. Susan Page Davis has done a nice job recreating a western adventure in My Heart Belongs in the Superstition Mountains: Carmela's Quandary. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

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.

The Elusive Miss Ellison

   Move over Jane Austin, Carolyn Miller has written a wonderful historical fiction "The Elusive Miss Ellison." Reminiscent of another era, the reader will find Lavinia Ellison a spirited heroine as she challenges the new Earl of Hawkesbury with her wit and selflessness to help others less fortunate. But Lavinia is also held to the past when she witnessed the death of her mother from a horse belonging to the Hawkesbury family. She does not think to highly of the new Earl until she is found collapsed in the field from influenza and smallpox, spending the next several weeks at the Earl of Hawkesbury's estate. She discovers a different side to the Earl. Nicholas carries the pain of the past as well not only from his brother's doings but from the war where he served and was injured. Fondness develops between the two of them, then Nicholas' mother arrives at the estate declaring Lavinia is not worthy to marry her son or is she! The book has some nice twists in it. I enjoyed being transported back to another time and place.
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Last Words for the Journey

  Steven Furtick has written a great book using the last word's of Jesus as he hung from the cross. The "Seven-Mile Miracle" takes the reader on a seven mile journey using the words of Jesus as mile markers. Furtick is able to take these simple words and break them down showing the real meaning behind each of Jesus' statements. These are words I hear every Easter but did not think of their profound meaning on my life or my journey in growing my relationship with Jesus. As the Lent season approaches I would highly recommend this book as reading material between now and Easter, or in fact any time. It will make you view the cross on Easter morning in a new light. Or if you are a new Christian this book will help explain why Jesus did what he did by going to the cross willingly.

I received this book free to give my honest opinion from WaterBrook.

Wild and Wonderful Alaska

 A must read historical fiction of the Alaskan frontier and the Curry Hotel! Tracie Peterson and Kimberly Woodhouse bring to life the historic town of Curry and the building of the Alaskan Railroad in In the Shadow of Denali, a new series. Allan Brennan travels to Curry not just for his new job but to discover the truth of his father's death on Mount McKinley. His new boss is John Ivanoff, his father's expedition guide, and according to Allan's uncle, the person responsible for his father's death. He finds a friend in Cassidy Ivanoff, John's daughter. Together they try to discover what really happened to Allan's father. Great characters; brings the town of Curry back to life; and through it all God is in control. My type of read!!
I received a complementary copy from Bethany House to review and give my honest opinion.

Food, Friends & Faith

 Wanda Brunstetter follows the format of her previously popular series "The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club" as she begins a new series with The Seekers. Meet Heidi Troyer who is looking for a way to fill up her days since she has no children and loves to cook for her husband. So Heidi decides to follow in the steps of her Aunt Emma, who teaches quilting, only she would teach cooking classes. After posting flyers and putting an ad in the paper, Heidi gets five very different people interested in her cooking classes for a variety of reasons. Who can predict what will happen by the sixth and final cooking class? As one reads the book the reader can anticipate what may happen to each person in the cooking class. There are a few cliff hangers for future stories I would imagine. An easy and fast read for those who like reading about the Amish.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under  no obligation to post a review."

Moments Treasured

  Abby McAndrew is nine years old the summer of 1970 when her idyllic life, as she describes it, turns upside down in one tragic moment in Ann Marie Stewart's Stars in the Grass. Told by Abby, the story follows the brokenness and grief her family suffers after the death of her brother. It is a sad story that draws the reader in causing one to reflect back on life: the losses, the what-ifs, the pain, the memories. Her older brother, Matt, begins to act out. Her father, Reverend McAndrews, is not able to return to the pulpit after the tragedy, instead he turns to fixing clocks. Each family member has their own guilt about the tragedy; each responds differently to the loss. Through it all, Abby tries to make sense of what is happening to her family and how she feels. But her ultimate question is will her family make it through this period of brokenness intact and still remember her brother as he was.
The reader cannot come away without experiencing a roller coaster of emotions and be buoyed by hope.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

The Dog Who Was There

Ron Marasco has presented an interesting twist on the story of the Jesus' crucifixion in the novel The Dog Who Was There. Barley is a dog who tells his story of living near and in Jerusalem. He has loving human companions but when tragedy occurs, Barley strikes out on his own. He meets Samid, a petty thief, and his friends. He learns of their struggles to survive and their take on the teacher from Galilee. Barley's encounter with Jesus as he walks to Golgotha as well as his thoughts on what he witnesses is moving. I particularly like the twist in the story as it ends. Very unexpected!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Litfuse Publicity Group and was under no obligation to post a review.