The christmas singing

I am a big fan of Cindy Woodsmall so when I got the opportunity to read her latest book I jumped on it! I was a little nervous though with it being a novella because I read her trilogy's and I am always sad to see them end so I was worried how I would feel after this one ended in under 200 pages!!
I was really satisfied with the length and the story line!! As always with Cindy Woodsmall she creates these deep and meaningful characters that you just can't help falling in love with!! I especially fell head of heels in love with Gideon!! He is such a tender hearted man and I admired how he repeatedly thought of others over himself. Mattie was also great; she was a scatterbrained baker that I could totally relate to. I myself bake and decorate cakes so I understand her really well!
Like all other books by Cindy Woodsmall there is a lesson to learn; this being that the truth is always the best answer to all. Lying to someone you love, even just to protect them, can do more damage than you thought possible!! Gideon had to learn this the hard way! Not only was this a lesson of lying but also of forgiveness! While forgiveness can be hard it is what we Christians need to do!
One of my biggest issues with novellas is that they don't really get deep in to the story and you just feel short changed on the people and the story. I did not feel that way at all about The Christmas Singing. It was deep and emotional, humorous and overall charming! Overall I felt warm, cozy and satisfied with The Christmas Singing and I will be anxiously awaiting Cindy's next book!
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Cliques,Hicks and ugly Sticks By K.D. McCrite

Drama, Drama, Drama.
We've been there... and done that, I'm sure.
Well, at least I did. You know, back in junior high and all.
But sometimes it's fun to read a good book with a bit of drama.
That's just what I was able to do when I read
Cliques, Hicks and Ugly Sticks
Confessions of April Grace.
Aside from the fact that I really like the name April Grace, and I really like the cover ar
I love the story (cause I'm really a country girl at heart y'all.)
April Grace is pretty much enlisted by her mother to help
stage the church play. The only thing is, April Grace has to spend much of her entire fall on this project.
That, and she is expected to spend that time with Isabel and Myra Sue
AKA- "A+ drama queens."
Myra Sue is April Grace's sister (older sister that is.)
So, it inevitably makes her "dumb," didn't you know?
When everything is going so well (get the sarcasm) April Graces learns that she is
no longer the baby in the family.
I mean really, what more can happen?
{REVIEW}
I really like this confession from April Grace...
On Doing Algebra Homework:
"I have to say, my friend and I would probably have had more fun if we'd had
our teeth extracted by the dog dentist."
I laughed so hard when I read this! I'm terrible at Algebra and find it the least bit interesting.
I really like the fun headers and transition pages for the chapters.
The book would be a great gift for a pre-teen and some teenagers.
If you are interested in buying the book, Amazon.com has it available.

An Amish wedding by Beth Wiseman

An Amish Wedding" is a collection of three short stories written by three different authors. A Perfect Secret is written by Kelly Long. A Perfect Match is written by Kathleen Fuller. A Perfect Plan is written by Beth Wiseman. Each story is intertwined as the same characters are found in each story.

In A Perfect Secret the reader is introduced to Rose Bender. She agrees to marry Luke Lantz who has been her best friend most of her life. He is very practical and matter-of-fact. At least Rose thinks he is. As the days progress toward their wedding she begins to wonder is she ever really knew Luke at all.

In A Perfect Match the reader is introduced to Naomi King. She owns her own bakery business, and finds herself agreeing to help her friend and employee Margaret to find a husband. When Zeke Lapp shows up in order to attend a friend's wedding, he finds himself the object of a matchmaking scheme. His ideas differ from theirs as to which girl would be best for him, and Naomi finds herself torn between helping her friend and being true to her own heart.

In A Perfect Plan the reader is introduced to Priscilla King. As she plans for her wedding everything seems to be going wrong. She has always had to have everything planned out and running smoothly. So, when things don't go as planned she begins to wonder if she is in God's will. Is she really supposed to marry Chester Lapp? Her heart says yes, but her circumstances say no.

I really enjoyed reading all three stories. A Perfect Secret had some unexpected surprises that kept me turning the pages. A Perfect Match was predictable, but an enjoyable story nonetheless. A Perfect Plan was a bit unbelievable with all the things that did go wrong. And Priscilla's character was a bit ridiculous, but I did enjoy reading the story anyway. It certainly was not as good as the other three. If you need a quick light read this would be a good book for that. I received a complimentary e-copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers through their Booksneeze blogger program in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

THE PIRATE QUEEN BY PATRICIA HICKMAN

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

The pirate Queen by Patricia hickman
Well to do and unsatisfied. These words describe Saphora Warren, the main character in The Pirate Queen. Saphora is a southern woman who, after decades of marriage, has finally decided to leave her womanizing, plastic surgeon husband Bender. After Southern Living magazine visits their home to feature it in a future issue, Saphora packs her bags and leaves for their bungalow in Oriental on the Outer Banks, hoping to make sense of her self. Just as Saphora is about to leave for Oriental, Bender arrives home and says he's dying of cancer. With this monkey wrench thrown into her plans, Saphora agrees to care for him at their bungalow. Inwardly, she wants to kick herself for being such a pushover. Their bungalow gets more and more crowded when family members arrive and townsfolk stop by to check on them. Frustrated, Saphora asks God to show her the way back to herself. The Pirate Queen is a deep character study of Saphora who, after years of fulfilling her duties as a wife and mother, fights to discover Saphora. Hickman's poignant writing style allowed me to easily slip on Saphora's distinctive view of her marriage and family. In addition, the cast of characters in this story add dimension to the novel. This story courageously deals with the often unspoken expectations of womanhood, especially as women navigate their role in the home. The Pirate Queenhad me turning the pages, wanting to see how Saphora comes to terms with her life. A great story.

Indelible By Kristen Heitzmann
Trevor is former Olympian who now teaches skiing/hiking and suriving skills to kids along with whitewater rafting and rock climbing.On the side he is a local hero who is always helping local police find the missing or injured along the mountainside.He rescues his neighbor Natalie nephew from a lion,that is how they meet.Natalie owens the art gallery next to Trevor's store.Natalie has a gift or disabilty for sculpting but doesn't come without a coast.This book reminded me a lot of the tv show Criminals Minds were you could and see things from many angles.I loved the story line the most .I had never heard about this sort of disability with before and was every fascinted with her story.the ending is unprediectable and you never knew what was going to happen next.both Trevor and Natalie were dealing with some pretty awful history and a lot of things about themselves but as this story unfolded they grew and mature in a accepting who god made them to be.I recieved this book from WaterBrook press free in exchange for my honest review.
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The Crossing by Seita Jales

The Crossing is not a pretty story with a fairytale ending where everyone lives happily ever after. Actually it is a gritty, down-to-earth, real life narrative centered around a ten-year-old unsolved school bus murder and the lasting effects it has had on several witnesses and the people in their lives. Two of the students on board the bus on that fateful night experience symptoms of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Claudia Campbell experiences increasing bouts of anxiety attacks and her spending habits have gotten out of control. Police officer Casio Hightower struggles with out-of-control bursts of rage that physically harm the people he loves most. When Claudia's husband Victor, an assistant DA reopens the case in hopes of helping his wife, Casio determines to help him solve the case. As new clues come to light, secrets of the past are revealed that change everything they believed to be true. The Crossing was a new reading experience for me. Just when I thought I knew how everything would turn out, something totally unexpected and/or shocking would occur. Interspersed between present day narrative were the last thoughts of the murder victim as she lay dying. Although this did not contribute to the solving of the case, it did add extra insight to the story. The book is well written with evident thought given to the characters and their unique reactions to their shared experience with an emphasis on how faith made a difference in their circumstances. Although The Crossing is very different than the books I usually choose, I would highly recommend it for its honest and insightful look at how one event can change a life forever. This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing

Softly and tenderly

Softly and Tenderly by Sara Evans with Rachel Hauck
This book follows Jade as she wades through some of life's toughest issues. She says she feels like she's in the middle of a soap opera and I would have to agree. Some parts of the story and it's characters certainly weren't as believable as they could've been. "Jade begins to question everything she thought she knew about family, love, and motherhood", but in the end she "begins to see a future that doesn't rest on the power of her past, but in the goodness of God's tender mercies."
This book had an interesting story line that kept me guessing about what would happen next. However, I feel it focused too much on the negative and the bad things that happened and not enough on how God could be glorified through all that went on. I also feel like the story left me hanging - I finished the last chapter and was really wondering why the story was over right then. It was like my book was without the last two chapters! I appreciate the points made about forgiveness - there was forgiveness on many fronts in this book - and I think it makes you evaluate your own life to see if you, too, have secrets that need to be shared.
This book was provided free of charge from Thomas Nelson. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

The Wonder of Your love by Beth Wiseman

Katie Ann meets an Amish man named Eli who is visiting Canaan for a family event. Eli is a widower who has just seen the last of his kinner marry and move out of the "haus." Now he plans to travel and experience the freedom that a man raising 6 children on his own could never have. Meeting Katie Ann puts a slight crimp in those plans and he wonders if the Lord might not have a different plan in store for him?
Katie Ann and Eli struggle to maintain their relationship as "best friends" but both must come to face the fact that they care for each other much more than just friends do, and make some difficult decisions about where to go from there.
Side stories pop up in the book, including Lucy's, Mrs. Dash's, and Danielle's. (I'm hoping to see her next Land of Canaan book focus on Danielle) My only complaint about this book is that I felt there should have been a little more information on Lucy and her outcome, and Mrs. Dash as well. We never get to hear how things turn out for either of these new mothers. While it's tempting to hate Lucy for what happened with Ivan, you have to realize that she, too, is a victim of Ivan's wandering and irresponsible ways.
Kudos to Beth Wiseman for creating a vivid and engaging community of Amish people that, unlike many other author's Amish characters, are flawed and real. I love Amish fiction, but I lose interest quickly when the author creates a "too perfect to be real" plastic Amish community. Beth's Amish people are faithful and good, yet they struggle to do the right thing and deal with painful life events, just like the rest of us!
I received this book in e-book format free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. 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|

HERMIE A COMMON CATERPILLAR by MAX LUCADO

This children's book is a Level 2 Reader book. It has easy words and sentences for the beginning reader. I reviewed the Kindle format of the book. Although the pictures are not in color on the Kindle, they are still very detailed and cute.

Hermie is not only a caterpillar, but he feels he is a fairly plain caterpillar. Hermie has a friend, Wormie, who looks like him and interacts with him in the story. In the story they meet a butterfly, an ant, a snail, and a lady bug of which Hermie & Wormie feel they all have things that make them special and wish they had those qualities, too. 

Hermie and Wormie have a common friendship not only because they look alike but also because they both talk to God. God tells them each time they question him about why they are common that he is not finished with them yet. 

Hermie gets tired, goes to sleep and wakes up a butterfly. He encourages, Wormie who hasn't changed yet, that God is not finished with him either. The book ends with Wormie getting tired and going to sleep, which makes for a great bedtime story.

This book would be a good discussion point for parents to talk about changes that God is doing in their child as she is growing, to discuss how everyone has special abilities and aren't really "common," and to discuss dreams their child has for when she is "all grown up."

Waiting for Morning BY Karen Kingsburg

There was a horrific jolt and the defending sound of twisting, sparking metal and shattering glass. Jenny screamed, but it was to late. The explorer took to the air like a child's toy spinning wildly and coming to rest wrapped around a telephone pole a hundred feet away." In Karen Kingsbury's Waiting For Morning, the tragedies represent life experiences. This book is interesting and heart warming. It is hard to put down.
Hannah Ryan waits for her two girls and wonderful husband to come home from a summer camping trip. It is a perfect Christian family with nothing missing or where anything could go wrong. They got in a wreck with an unstable drunk driver. Instantly, her oldest daughter and husband died. The youngest daughter lives, but goes through severe trauma. Hannah tries to convict the driver of first-degree murder. It will be the biggest charge for drunk driving in the history of California. At the same time, it just makes things insoluble between her daughter and herself when both are bewildered about the accident.
Kingsbury makes the characters very easy to understand. Hannah Ryan is portrayed as a dynamic character in direct characterization. Jenny, her daughter, a very round character, struggles with so many difficulties after the deaths of her family members. Both struggle with unspeakable feelings of sorrow and rage that fuse into one chilling purpose for living. All Hannah wants is revenge against Brian Wesley, the drunk driver that causes her all the pain. In fury of things going on, Hannah shuts the Lord out of her life, the biggest mistake of all.
It is not very difficult nor too easy to follow along with. The book's superior ways in the dialogue is extremely intelligible. Although the characters are older, the reading is not too mature for younger teens. The language is internal. It speaks to the inside of your heart. The tone can make a person change completely, or can shake them up. It is also shocking at times with a touch of thrill.
When the holidays arrive, everything becomes a lot harder for everyone. The Novel takes place in a city in the mists of California. It takes place around the time of holidays and vacations, which makes it more difficult on Jenny and Hannah.
The story, told in third person omniscient, revolves around Hannah. A couple of flashbacks take place while she remembers memories, and looks back at old pictures. The foreshadowing works greatly and proves that someone can live for something that they cannot find in themselves. "I don't need God anymore..." becomes the realistic nature of this novel. Horrible circumstances make many people question their faith.
Waiting For Morning, by Karen Kingsbury, a fantastic book on true-life experiences, keeps the reader on edge, waiting for the next sight. It can have a huge effect on a person from laughing, to crying, to smiling. It can and will leave the readers in true amazement. If people need to find themselves or find the truth in the Lord during hard battles, this book is wonderful.

Gabby God’s Little Angel

By Sheila Walsh

The book introduces us to the clumsy angel Gabby who has a new assignment. She will be the guardian angel for a little girl Sophie. Gabby and Sophie share some similar traits even though one is an angel and one is a human. Of course Sophie doesn't know Gabby is there but Gabby takes her mission very seriously. Walsh presents the story in a simple way to let little girls know that God loves us very much and even sends angels to protect us. She uses Psalm 91:11 to let girls know this concept is biblical.

The Bone house

By Stephen R. Lawhead

The bone house is a follow up edition in the Skin Map series.you will understand this book more if you have read the first book.kit Livingstone finds himself in a race against time and a parallel universes as he seeks out a map that a relative Cosimo instructed him about .In doing so he faces deadly and evil enemy's.

It has a lot of characters.It is detailed and interesting science fiction book.It is well written.

This book was sent to me from by review from Book Sneeze.

The Harvest of grace

By Cindy Woodsmall

Harvest of Grace follows Sylvia Fisher as she recovers from a heart break and moves away from home and onto the struggling Blank family farm. When Aaron Blank returns home his only desire is to sell the farm and go into the non-electric appliance business. With Sylvia and Aaron having different reasons for wanting the farm to succeed they work side-by-side finding a deep companionship with one another. The story also visits some characters in the previous books of the Ada's House series of novels.

I will be honest, I have not been impressed by any Amish novels other than Beverly Lewis. But Cindy Woodsmall makes the Amish setting come alive once again. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and will be going back and reading the Ada's House novels that came before Harvest of Grace. I quickly fell in love with Sylvia Fisher and hoped the best for her as she began to seek a new life away from home. I applauded our hero as he returned home a recovering alcoholic and truly tried to mend fences with his grieving and hurt parents. It's a story that is easy to enjoy and get caught up in and I highly recommend it.

Disclaimer: I received this book for free from Waterbrook/Multnomah's Blogging for Books program in exchange for my honest review.

Sierra Jensen Collections

By Robin Jones Gunn

This is a spinoff volume from the Christy Miller Series.She is fun original and compassionate.Sierra character is deep and complex.This book includes three stories.

The stories are only you Sierra.in your dreams,and don’t you wish.

the entire Jensen family is loveable.I found myself learning and growing throughout this book.This is a good book for teens.

This E-book was sent to me free from Water Brook/Multnomah for my review.

Love You More

by Jennifer Grant

paper back book

This book tells of all the red tape and paperwork that one has to go through to adopt a child.It also shows insightful look at the world of international adoption.

It will make you laugh and cry when you think of the role family plays in the our lives,and how God brings families together.

It also shows the incredible blessings and struggles that accompany that journey. This book  will warm your heart.

I was sent this book free from Book Sneeze for my review.

Healing Hearts

by Beth Wiseman

paperback Novel

This book is three books in one.The first is A Choice to Forgive.

It is about Lydia who is raising her three children along after the death of her husband.Her husband’s brother shows up who was her first love before she married Élan.This only makes things very hard for Lydia.Will she forgive him for leaving?

The  Change of Heart is the next.This is about a Amish lady Leah who knows how to cook and clean,but loves to write books.Her father doesn’t understand and wonders if she will every get married.She meets Leah who cares about her but if marries him will she have to give up he writing to make him happy?

Healing Hearts This book is about a older Amish couple.Levina Lapp is left to carry on with her life by her self for one year.Her husband Naaman  left her for that long.Do they know one another well enough anymore since the children are grown? She wonders if she can trust him anymore and if they can reconcile.

This book was sent to me free from BookSneeze for my review.

 

 

 

 

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Treasuring Emma

  By Kathleen Fuller

In the beginning of this book Emma is dealing with the loss of her father and now her mother.She now has to take care of her grandmother.

She is depending on her faith to help through this. Emma has put her life on hold for the last 25 years.

the relationship she has with her sister is a bad one.She try's  to push he into a business she is not ready for.

A loss love Adam returns after being gone for a few years.but will they be able to renew what they had?

I received this book from BookSneeze for my review.I was not required to write a positive review.The opinions are my own.

Too Rich for a Bride

   by Mona Hodgson

Ida Sinclair has finished her business school training and is joining her sisters Kate and Nell.She is excited to have a job with a successful businesswoman Mollie O’Bryan.Her sisters want to set her up with a suitable man.Ida has only one goal ,she wants to make her way in a male-dominated business.Ida soon finds her way into the life's of two men Colin Wagner a lawyer and Tucker Raines.

As she gets more involved in her jobs,she has to make a decide ion what will come first in her life.Her work or one of the two men.

This book was given to me review by Water brook/Multnomah press,Blogging for books .The options are by own.

EVERY SINGLE WOMAN’S BATTLE

 

By Shannon Ethridge

paperback

This is only a workbook it has strategy and insight on singlehood ,but is not that good of a tool.It focus on heart issues and past actionist will be good for children as they enter into adulthood.

There are eight chapters to be studied on a weekly basis.Each chapters divided into an introductory section.It has quotes that refer to other books Every Women’s battle and Every Man's

It still is a valuable resource for single women. It helps readers learn to guard their words,actions,thoughts while being drawn closer to god.

 

This book was sent to me free from Water Brook press for my review the options are my own.

GODS LOVE LETTERS TO YOU

        by Dr. Larry Crabb

This book is trying to tell us some lessons ,it   gently guides you into thought and reflection.It allows the reader to imagine Gods love and accept it.

Each lesson,or letter refers to a bible verse and moves through that book.It gives you something to think about through the day.the book speaks of the real love of God.The lessons are heartfelt,truthful and promote happiness.

I would recommend this book.I received this book free from Book Sneeze for my review.I was not required to write a positive review.The opinions are my own.

Dirty Little Angles

By Chris Tusa

paperback

This is not an ordinary novel.It sends many messages to thwe reader.the story is told from the point of view of a 16 year Hailey Trosclair.a teenager who has seen her share of misery. She has a father who is an alcoholic and unemployed which has brought the family to financial ruin.Her mother who is depressed after having a miscarriage and leaving the children to grieve in a different manner.

There is a man Moses Watkins who Hailey trust and puts her faith in.He turns out to be a religious con-artist.

This story makes you glad of the environment you grew up in if different from this.

This book is under 200 pages but is a good read and I would recommend it.It is not for teens ,it contents .sexual content,drugs and violence.It was sent to me from the author Chris Tusa for my review.Through Smash words.

The Inconvenient Marriage of charlotte Beck

 

         By Kathleen Y’Barbo

                                                              337 pages paperback

                                                    ISB N 9780307444820

Charlotte Beck was being talked to be a proper lady as she entered adulthood,but she had a stubborn,independent spirit that held her back.

Her father grew tired of her behavior and thought it might be a good idea for Charlotte to get married.He offered Alex a man she barley new a deal to marry her.Alex’s family was in financial ruins and this would help them out.

But Charlotte wanted to go to collage to study painting.They both agreed to the marriage but had privately plan to annul the marriage.

This book is filled with excitement,romance and humor.It was delightful to read.I high recommend this book.

This book was sent to me free from blogging for books for my review.The options are my own.

A VISION OF LUCY

by Margaret Brownley

303 Pages

This book is about Lucy Fairbanks and her love of photography.Despite her father not being supportive of her doing this.

I love the characters the author created.They are witty,fun,funny,and nosey.They fit the story line perfectly.

From the very begin Lucy is getting in trouble.One time she falls out of a tree on top of a stagecoach which is being robbed and scars the horses which leave the bandits behind.

She meets a man David and the truths they discover forever changes their lives.

there is a lot history on photography that makes  you realize how dangerous photography was.

There is also sweet romance,mystery,and spiritual lessons.

This book was sent to me from BookSneeze for my review.It was published by Thomas Nelson publishers.The options are my own.This book is a keeper.

YOU WERE BORN FOR THIS

            by Bruce Wilkinson

sent to me

you were born for this is a wonderful guide on how to deliver miracles and be a blessing to other people.Bruce Wilkinson  believes there are 7 keys to unlocking miracles.'

They are: The master key

               The people key

               The spirit key

               The risk key

               the money key

             The dream key

             The forgiveness key

He  brings up examples from his own life when he responded to gods nudges.

He mentioned about having a god pocket. he thinks everyone should have one.this money is set a side to bless others with,it is not for tithes.This can be as little as five dollars.It is a book filled with hope and insertions refection's and personal challenge.What I learn from this book is to try to help people.

This book will inspire you as you read about the real stories and how just one person can make a difference in someone's life. You have to recognize Gods gentle nudges to be a blessing to others.

this is a very good book and very inspiring.This book was

to review from Water brook Multnomah.the options here are my own.

SPRING FOR SUSANNAH

           BY Catherine Richmond

                                                           ISBN

                                                      978-1-59554-924-2

Susannah is a mail-order bride.The story takes place in the 1870’s and the story line is about two years long.

After Susannah father  dies.she has no one.When the local preacher approaches her about being a mail-order bride to his brother who is in North Dakota she accepts the proposal.

Susannah and the ministers brother,Jess are opposites  when it comes to personality.She is quite and Jess is very livelily.

Susannah is a girl who has always dreamed of falling in love. you get attached to her and feel sorry and happy for her.

As time passes their love begins to grow and they learn to trust in each other.

This story  is of spiritual growth.Susannah feels at the begin that she has been abandon by god,and not sure if she even believes in him anymore. It is Christian in content.You have to believe in love in order to get attached to this story.

this is A very good book.It was sent to me free of charge from Book Sneeze to review .The opinions are my own.Catherine is a very talented writer.

PLAIN WISDOM

    by Cindy Woodsmall & Miriam Flaud

ISBN 978-0-307-45934-3

pages 224

This book is divided into about 50 devotionals and has recipes also.The devotionals have beautiful life lessons.It is not fiction it is part memoir and part devotional,literature and a how to book.It is very authentic feeling because Miriam is Old Order Amish.

She speaks honestly about the blessings and challenges of her days.Both women respect each others lifestyles and have learned from each other.

Cindy shares how she balances parenting,homeschooling  and a career.They both also talk about marriage,cooking,gardening,cleaning,children and careers. they discuss some of there private struggles they have.What drew these two women together  was the respect and love believers  have for a kindred spirit that comes from having the same God.They hope readers will feel their spirit of sisterhood.

Disclaimer:this book was send to me free of charge from Waterbrook Multnomah publishing for my review.All the opinions are my own.

THE PROMISE OF AN ANGEL

Ruth Reid

     ISBN:9781595547880

   paperback,296 pages

  Thomas Nelson Publisher

This is something different in an Amish book.It takes place in Michigan.When the story begins Judith is telling the children stories while they are having a barn raising at her home.

Judith little brother slips away and tries to put a nail in the roof of the barn and falls off.He is paralyzed in his legs ,Judith sees an angel who tells her he will walk again.But no one believes her except the Bishops son.The people soon thing thing she is making up story's and don’t want her to watch their the children.they think she fells guilty because she was watching  her brother when he fell.They soon shunned her for awhile.She is comforted by Andrew the bishops son and the angel that keeps visiting her.She is trying to keep her faith.

There is also Romance in the story.Judith always thought she would marry Levi but he shared a night with her sister.He said they only kissed ,but for Judith this is the same as him cheating on her.

 

This is a good book and I would like to read more of Ruth Reid’s books.

Daddy dates

      by

Greg Wright

214 pages

Well I only have one have one daughter who is grown.So why am I reading this this book.I also have four granddaughters who are old enough to date.

I like the way he takes his girls out on their first date at the age of 13.He wants them them how they should be treated on a date.These days  boys don’t find it necessary to call and ask for a date.they text or send a email.

When their dad picked them up he brings flowers,open the car door and shows them you don’t have to spend a lot money on a date to have a good time.

How shares with his daughters what is on boys minds.He tells them about

who valuable she is as a person.He explained about the intimacy of sexual relationship and how they should wait until they are married.

He gives them a ring to wear on their left  hand until their on special man puts a ring on their finger.

This is a great book for anyone with daughters to have.It is ready enjoyable.

I received this book from the publisher through BookSneeze book reviews.I was required to write a positive review.the opinions are my own.

Please Stop Laughing at Me

           by Jodee Blanco

              284 pages

Jodee is on her way to her high school reunion.She starts to think of all the things she when through in school.In the first grade to the fourth grade everything was fine.From then on things go bad.

Jodee friends truned against her because she wanted to take up for people when they were in trouble. They called her names and beat her up.

Her parents soon didn’t beloved  her and took her to a psychiatrist.He told her it was normal for children to hit and call each other names. Jodee changed schools many times,but it was always the same.

When she get to her reunion she is afraid to go in but realizes she has done well for herself.She soon finds out some of them have not had to a good life.

Jodee Blanco decided to wright this book to try to help other people who have been or going through what she had.  She never new it would launch a new career for a anti bullying activist and one of the nations most sought after speakers on the subject.

 

I would recommend this book it is very moving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This book was sent to me by Book Sneeze for my review.

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WHEN SPARROWS FALL

       BY MEG MOSELEY

The author crafted a master story.Not only were the characters unique but I was blown away time and time again by their fresh perspective.you see the world through the character;s eyes to the point I would read a description and immediately know that yes,I have seen that, the metaphors for the setting,similes between characters.it painted a beautiful picture with the words and was one reason I couldn’t stay away from the pages.

Aside from the stand-out word painting,the storyline kept it grounded.It’s a unique setting amongst a religious cult that isn’t  really talked about-and is too in depth to go into in a short review.Let me say this there is a slight element of suspense.the details behind Miranda’s past and why it brought her to this moment kept me flipping fast with no idea what the next page held.

The children and there love coupled  with Jack’s devotion add spice to the story.Humor relives  pressure several several times and I laughed and shared lines aloud with family on more than one occasion.

There is only one word for this book.a keeper.

This book was sent to me from the publisher for my review .Thank you/

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THE LIGHTHOUSE BALL

                   BY

       COLLEEN COBLE

 

A note from the author.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this third excision to merry falls as much as I have. I’ve learned about Halley's Comet.the first car and airplane,and what people at the turn of the last century right along with you.Such fun.

I am so thankful you were all willing to take this little sidestep with me to historical romantic mysteries.I hope it delivered my usual blend of mystery and romance while giving you a glimpse of an earlier time.

Much love

Colleen

I liked the fact that I could down load this book to my kindle.Then read when every I had time where I was.

This book is a real keeper.The story is wonderful.I liked the fact that the main character was so loyalty to her family.I liked the description of the homes and activities.secrets,friendship,mysteries,twist and turns until the very end.

One thing I liked was that the story was that a white lie of omission can affect those around you as much as you.It can ear away at ones peace of mine and those that helping keep your secret.Even when your reason for not telling the truth seems the right thing to do.

I feel Olivia was wrong for keeping her secrets from Harrison.

 

I received this book for review from Book Sneeze.The Opinions in this review are my on.

HEART OF ICE

                                                                by

                                                   LIS WIEHL with APRIL HENRY

                                              ISBN 9781595547071

                                               Thomas Nelson

                                                 324 pages  hardback book

This book will keep you on edge.It is full of twist and turns that will keep you guessing until the end. you will soon identify

with Allison,Nic, and Cassidy and the challenges they face.

Elizabeth is a woman who is set out to get what every she wants.No one is going to stand in her way. Until she crosses the wrong people. She is a beautiful, successful woman on the outside but inside she is a twisted killer.

All these women are befriend by her and Cassidy is complete taken by her not knowing what kind person she ready is’

  When Elizabeth makes a mistake and kills a young news reporter who is told of some of her plans. Her crimes get the attention of federal prosecutor Allison,FBI agent Nicole and crime reporter Cassidy.To Elizabeth this is all a game and it doesn’t matter who gets hurt or killed. She use people to she no longer needs them the has them killed or kills them her self.Allison,Nicole or Cassidy have no idea that they are friends with a cold blooded murder that strikes at anytime.

Nicole almost loses her life trying to save another person.In the end all works out. It will keep you wondering.

 

These views are mine and no money was exchanged  for this review. This book was  send to me free of charge from Book Sneeze for my review.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Plain Proposal

By BETH WISEMAN

This is a great story about Miriam and Saul.Miriam likes Saul and is hopeing he is planning to stay in the Old order Amish
Community.There is talk he is planning on leaving.he longs for the outside world and things that are forbidden in their community.Miriam knows she loves Saul and is sure he loves her.She decides she will leave with him.
Miriam Englich cousin Shelby is sent to stay the summer with the Raber family.Shelby tells
her to reconsider. all the characters involved learn lessons about each other and about themselves and Gods directions.
One important message I got out of this book is you can take your faith anywhere you go. This story has a lot of twist and turns and you have to see if they can be solved in the end.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Amish fiction or books about the love of their family or God.

I recived this book free from BookSneeze.I was not required to write a positive review.The opinions are my own.







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A conversation with GOD for Women by Marcia Ford

Marcia has taken fifty-five of the most common questions women would like to ask god.She used them to discuss the way God and his way works in the world and in our lives.All of the answers to these questions are found in the bible.


I liked this book.It is thoughtful and very personal,It answers some of the hardest guestions.Such as good and evil in a
simple and easy to understand way.


The message it gets across is very strongly linked with the bible which makes it easier to relate to. The section on trusting after we've been betrayed was excellent.

This is an excellent book for new belivers in christ.The most important lesson to be learned from this book is to search thescriptures for the answers to questions you have and take time to know God and seek him out.