Bethany House Pubishers
Historical Fiction 346 pages
http://www.bethanyhouse.com/
3 friends, all raised in an orphanage, go off to college in Missouri.
Libby Conley, who was left orphaned when her parents were killed in an accident,wants to be a famous journalist, and make a name for herself.
Bennett Martin, who was left on the doorstep of the orphanage, as a baby, was there to have fun, meet girls and find a place where he can belong.
Pete Leidig wants to become a minister, but he has yet to forgive his parents for putting him out at a young age, and while trying to survive on his on, the loss of his leg.
Libby starts submitting romantic stories to a magazine, and soon she gets a small check and a letter that they will print her story, she is ecstatic, until Pete tells her he is trying to get those titillating romantic stories removed as they were not 'fit reading' for young women. He has no idea she has written one of those stories, so Pete doesn't understand the reason she is upset.
On a trip home to the orphanage for a wedding, Libby finds that the woman she always wanted as a mother, has adopted twin girls, and she feels abandoned,. She also discovers that she is in love with Pete, and that he is in love with her. Shortly afterward, she goes home with a roommate, so that she can meet a published author. She sees a notice in the local paper about a 16 year old who ws convicted of murder, while robbing a store, and is to be hanged. The picture of the young man looks a lot like Pete, so she goes to see the young man, and then starts waging a campaign to save him.
This is a very compelling story, with several twists and turns. It is the first I've read from this particular author, but I will be interested in reading more.
I recieved a free copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers to read and review. I received no other compensation for my review, and I am not required to post a positive review.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
LOVE'S FIRST BLOOM by Delia Parr
Ruth Livingston thinks her father will change his mind before he sends her away, with Lily an 18 month old, the daughter of murdered prostitute, Rosalie Peale. Her father, Reverend Livingstone tells her she can keep her given name, but she is to become Ruth Malloy, a young widow, whose husband died in New York City, and now her time of mourning has ended. He was sending her to Elias and Phanaby Garner, who would introduce her as a distant relative.
Shortly after her arrival in Toms River New Jersey, word reaches her that her father has been arrested and is being tried for Rosalie's murder. Then she reads in the papers that they are looking for Ruth to see if she has run away with evidence that her father was a murderer.
Between hiding from reporters, and caring for a small mischevious child, she is quite stressed, and Phanaby suggests she work in the garden across the river, at an abandoned cabin. But, turns out the cabin is now occupied, by an injured man, Jake Spencer, who tells her she can continue with the flower garden.
Her father is acquitted of the murder, and she thinks she can soon go home, but people still say he is guilty, and shortly afterward, her father passes away, and she is left an orphan, with an orphan, who is not her child but she has come to love, to raise. And if she admits she is Ruth Livingstone, someone will take Lily from her, Reporters constantly show up in the area, looking for her story, so she continues to hide. She begins to fall for Jake, but then finds out he is a reporter, and is he just after a story? Or does he really care for her?
Delia Parr has written a very compelling story, and I really enjoyed it.
I recieved this book from Bethany House to read and review. No other compensation was recieved.
All opinions expressed here are my own.
Shortly after her arrival in Toms River New Jersey, word reaches her that her father has been arrested and is being tried for Rosalie's murder. Then she reads in the papers that they are looking for Ruth to see if she has run away with evidence that her father was a murderer.
Between hiding from reporters, and caring for a small mischevious child, she is quite stressed, and Phanaby suggests she work in the garden across the river, at an abandoned cabin. But, turns out the cabin is now occupied, by an injured man, Jake Spencer, who tells her she can continue with the flower garden.
Her father is acquitted of the murder, and she thinks she can soon go home, but people still say he is guilty, and shortly afterward, her father passes away, and she is left an orphan, with an orphan, who is not her child but she has come to love, to raise. And if she admits she is Ruth Livingstone, someone will take Lily from her, Reporters constantly show up in the area, looking for her story, so she continues to hide. She begins to fall for Jake, but then finds out he is a reporter, and is he just after a story? Or does he really care for her?
Delia Parr has written a very compelling story, and I really enjoyed it.
I recieved this book from Bethany House to read and review. No other compensation was recieved.
All opinions expressed here are my own.
Don't Kiss him Good-bye by Sandra Byrd
2nd in the London Confidential Series books.
Juvenile Fiction/Teligious/Christian
US $6.99
Savvy Smith has settled well into the new school and getting acquainted with more of her classmates in Wexburg Academy just outside London England. She is still delivering the school newspaper, The Wexburg Academy Times, and secretly writing the school advice column.
She learns that there is to be a May Day Ball, and she probaly wont be invited to go, since most dates have been settled on, since early in the school year. Then she gets an invitation to attend, by a new acquaintance, Rhys, who she meets in the library, when he asks her for her help on some school work. At first, she wants to go with him, but the longer she knows him, the more flags she sees waving as to his character. They've already bought her dress, and paid for her share of the limo ride, and she feels badly that her parents will be out that money. What should she do?
I know these books are meant for tweens and young teens, but I totally enjoy them, and feel that it doesn't hurt parents and grandparents to read a little of the stress from wanting to belong to the crowd.
Sandra Byrd has totally captured my reading heart.
I recieved ths book free from Tyndale House publishers to read and review. I recieved no other compensation, all opinions expressed here are my own.
Juvenile Fiction/Teligious/Christian
US $6.99
Savvy Smith has settled well into the new school and getting acquainted with more of her classmates in Wexburg Academy just outside London England. She is still delivering the school newspaper, The Wexburg Academy Times, and secretly writing the school advice column.
She learns that there is to be a May Day Ball, and she probaly wont be invited to go, since most dates have been settled on, since early in the school year. Then she gets an invitation to attend, by a new acquaintance, Rhys, who she meets in the library, when he asks her for her help on some school work. At first, she wants to go with him, but the longer she knows him, the more flags she sees waving as to his character. They've already bought her dress, and paid for her share of the limo ride, and she feels badly that her parents will be out that money. What should she do?
I know these books are meant for tweens and young teens, but I totally enjoy them, and feel that it doesn't hurt parents and grandparents to read a little of the stress from wanting to belong to the crowd.
Sandra Byrd has totally captured my reading heart.
I recieved ths book free from Tyndale House publishers to read and review. I recieved no other compensation, all opinions expressed here are my own.
Monday, September 20, 2010
THE NATIVITY COLLECTION by Robert J. Morgan
THE NATIVITY COLLECTION:
Six Stories that Share the Smiles, the Heart, and the Hope of Christmas
by Robert J. Morgan
forward by David Jeremiah
Thomas Nelson Publishing
The stories are:
Ollie-A story of how a mix up turned into a wonderful Christmas of sharing.
Poet Boy- Christmas Eve, the Nativity told in a little different way, when a young man forgets his lines in a play.
Over My Dead Body- A famous carver, and how a grandchild opened his eyes to God, and the Nativity Scene he carved that everyone wanted.
Five Quarters of a Mile- A blizzard, a child alone with his grandfather, who has a heart attack, and how the Nativity carved by the grandfather's grandfather saved them.
Nativity Seen Smiling- A pre Christmas wedding, a honeymoon that goes badly, and a young couple whose marriage starts off on the wrong foot, and how a a Nativity Scene helps them back on the right road.
Sugarplum and the Christmas Cradle-A story with a surprise ending, including a real live Nativity.
The first story, Ollie, had me in tears very quickly, and I can bet that most of the others who read it, will shed a tear or two. Poet Boy had tears rolling for a different reason, and you can really imagine that this is a true story.
My first thought, this would make a great gift book and it will, but it is also a book that I will keep, and reread every Christmas. All the stories are special, and touching in many different ways.
I received a free copy of this book from BookSneeze, to read and review. I received no other compensation. All opinions expressed are my own.
Six Stories that Share the Smiles, the Heart, and the Hope of Christmas
by Robert J. Morgan
forward by David Jeremiah
Thomas Nelson Publishing
The stories are:
Ollie-A story of how a mix up turned into a wonderful Christmas of sharing.
Poet Boy- Christmas Eve, the Nativity told in a little different way, when a young man forgets his lines in a play.
Over My Dead Body- A famous carver, and how a grandchild opened his eyes to God, and the Nativity Scene he carved that everyone wanted.
Five Quarters of a Mile- A blizzard, a child alone with his grandfather, who has a heart attack, and how the Nativity carved by the grandfather's grandfather saved them.
Nativity Seen Smiling- A pre Christmas wedding, a honeymoon that goes badly, and a young couple whose marriage starts off on the wrong foot, and how a a Nativity Scene helps them back on the right road.
Sugarplum and the Christmas Cradle-A story with a surprise ending, including a real live Nativity.
The first story, Ollie, had me in tears very quickly, and I can bet that most of the others who read it, will shed a tear or two. Poet Boy had tears rolling for a different reason, and you can really imagine that this is a true story.
My first thought, this would make a great gift book and it will, but it is also a book that I will keep, and reread every Christmas. All the stories are special, and touching in many different ways.
I received a free copy of this book from BookSneeze, to read and review. I received no other compensation. All opinions expressed are my own.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Waiting Waiting Waiting....
I have nothing to read, can you believe that one!!
I have at least 7 books on the list, one of which will have a review due in early October, and not one has arrived. Whatta you want to bet that they all show up the same day?
I have at least 7 books on the list, one of which will have a review due in early October, and not one has arrived. Whatta you want to bet that they all show up the same day?
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
FAITHFUL by Kim Cash Tate
Christian Romance/fiction
Thomas Nelson Publishing
Cyd Sanders, turning 40 and wondering why she's never found the man of her dreams.
Stephanie Sanders London, her sister, who has found a man, Lindell London, and married him, but did she marry him for the right reasons?
Phyllis Owens, married to Hayes, but she wants more from him than he is willing to give.
Dana, married to Scott, but there is a shadowy 3rd person who is trying to break up their marriage.
Cedric London, brother of Lindell, but are they anything alike?
Rod Clarke, widowed, with 2 young daughters, where does he fit into this?
Why have I written this review with only questions, and no real synopsis of the story?
Because this is an amazing story, that needs to be read with a fresh mind. Kim Cash Tate has woven this novel around these central characters, and I don't think a short synopsis could do this book justice.
If you want to read a story that will make you cry, laugh, and praise God, then you need to read this one.
I could not put it down.
I recieved a free copy of this book from Booksneeze to read and review. No other compensation was given. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Thomas Nelson Publishing
Cyd Sanders, turning 40 and wondering why she's never found the man of her dreams.
Stephanie Sanders London, her sister, who has found a man, Lindell London, and married him, but did she marry him for the right reasons?
Phyllis Owens, married to Hayes, but she wants more from him than he is willing to give.
Dana, married to Scott, but there is a shadowy 3rd person who is trying to break up their marriage.
Cedric London, brother of Lindell, but are they anything alike?
Rod Clarke, widowed, with 2 young daughters, where does he fit into this?
Why have I written this review with only questions, and no real synopsis of the story?
Because this is an amazing story, that needs to be read with a fresh mind. Kim Cash Tate has woven this novel around these central characters, and I don't think a short synopsis could do this book justice.
If you want to read a story that will make you cry, laugh, and praise God, then you need to read this one.
I could not put it down.
I recieved a free copy of this book from Booksneeze to read and review. No other compensation was given. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
No More Christian Nice Girl by Paul Coughlin & Jennifer D Degler, PhD
Bethany House
a division of Baker Publishing Group
No More Christian Nice Girl
When just eing nice,
instead of good, hurts you,
your family and your friends
By:
Paul Coughlin & Jennifer D, Degler, PhD
Have you ever felt like you do things for people, not because you want to, or have the time, but because you feel it is expected of you? Then this is the book for you. It is broken down into 10 chapters, which have questions which you answer True or False, and also has things you can do to help change your attitude.
I know it is one I needed to read and I need to keep it and reread it, whenever I begin to feel that it is 'my duty' to take care of others first, and put myself last.
I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House to read and review. I received no other compensation for my review, and all opinions expressed here are my own. I am not required to write a positive review.
a division of Baker Publishing Group
No More Christian Nice Girl
When just eing nice,
instead of good, hurts you,
your family and your friends
By:
Paul Coughlin & Jennifer D, Degler, PhD
Have you ever felt like you do things for people, not because you want to, or have the time, but because you feel it is expected of you? Then this is the book for you. It is broken down into 10 chapters, which have questions which you answer True or False, and also has things you can do to help change your attitude.
I know it is one I needed to read and I need to keep it and reread it, whenever I begin to feel that it is 'my duty' to take care of others first, and put myself last.
I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House to read and review. I received no other compensation for my review, and all opinions expressed here are my own. I am not required to write a positive review.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Love Finds you in Victory Heights Washington
Love finds you in Victory Heights Washington
by
Tricia Goyer & Ocieanna Fleiss
Published by Summerside Press
344 pages
$12.99 U.S.
http://www.summersidepress.com/
Rosalie Madison works as a riveter at the Boeing plant in Seattle Washington. On her way to work, she goes to Victory Square, to honor her fiance', Victor Michaels, who had been killed the year before, over Midway Island. She is accidentally jostled by a reporter, and it knocks her into another person, which splashed his coke onto her work clothes. Angry, mostly because she dislikes reporters, because her father was one, she lashes out at Kenny Davenport, bringing them both to the attention of Lana Turner, who is appearing on stage at the moment. Miss Turner thinks they are sweethearts, having a little spat, and brings them both on stage to Rosalie's embarrassment.
When she arrives at work, she is hassled by two male co-workers who say they have just managed to break the plant record for shooting rivets on one shift. After a few minutes, Rosalie says that she and her pardner, Birdie, could outdo the men. They do, which brings them to the attention of plant management, and another newspaper story, again, with Kenny Davenport as the reporter. and soon their attraction is apparent.
Will their romance blossom, or will the fact that Kenny is a reporter, and Rosie doesn't trust reporters, because her father abandoned her and her mother, chasing stories cause her to not follow her heart?
A very well written book, and it is seamless, you cannot tell a difference in the writing styles of the 2 authors.
***
I was given a free copy of this book to read and review by Litfuse. No other compensation was given.
The opinions expressed here are my own.
by
Tricia Goyer & Ocieanna Fleiss
Published by Summerside Press
344 pages
$12.99 U.S.
http://www.summersidepress.com/
Rosalie Madison works as a riveter at the Boeing plant in Seattle Washington. On her way to work, she goes to Victory Square, to honor her fiance', Victor Michaels, who had been killed the year before, over Midway Island. She is accidentally jostled by a reporter, and it knocks her into another person, which splashed his coke onto her work clothes. Angry, mostly because she dislikes reporters, because her father was one, she lashes out at Kenny Davenport, bringing them both to the attention of Lana Turner, who is appearing on stage at the moment. Miss Turner thinks they are sweethearts, having a little spat, and brings them both on stage to Rosalie's embarrassment.
When she arrives at work, she is hassled by two male co-workers who say they have just managed to break the plant record for shooting rivets on one shift. After a few minutes, Rosalie says that she and her pardner, Birdie, could outdo the men. They do, which brings them to the attention of plant management, and another newspaper story, again, with Kenny Davenport as the reporter. and soon their attraction is apparent.
Will their romance blossom, or will the fact that Kenny is a reporter, and Rosie doesn't trust reporters, because her father abandoned her and her mother, chasing stories cause her to not follow her heart?
A very well written book, and it is seamless, you cannot tell a difference in the writing styles of the 2 authors.
***
I was given a free copy of this book to read and review by Litfuse. No other compensation was given.
The opinions expressed here are my own.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Captured by Grace by Dr. David Jeremiah
Thomas Nelson Publishing
Have you ever sat in church, and wondered about the songwriters of the songs that are sung many Sundays? Amazing Grace, a song I've heard since childhood, and still love, but I'd never really thought much about the writer of the lyrics, or how those lyrics actually came about. John Newton lived a life that you'd never expect, of someone who would write such a song.
The author explains Grace in terms even a new Christian can understand, and I feel it is a book that should be kept, and reread, whenever you feel down or as if you aren't quite good enough. I also feel that this is a book that should be shared, and discussed, because I feel that everyone will understand parts of it differently.
I recieved a copy of this book from Booksneeze to read and review. No other compensation was given. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Have you ever sat in church, and wondered about the songwriters of the songs that are sung many Sundays? Amazing Grace, a song I've heard since childhood, and still love, but I'd never really thought much about the writer of the lyrics, or how those lyrics actually came about. John Newton lived a life that you'd never expect, of someone who would write such a song.
The author explains Grace in terms even a new Christian can understand, and I feel it is a book that should be kept, and reread, whenever you feel down or as if you aren't quite good enough. I also feel that this is a book that should be shared, and discussed, because I feel that everyone will understand parts of it differently.
I recieved a copy of this book from Booksneeze to read and review. No other compensation was given. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Friday, August 20, 2010
LOVE IS A FLAME
Love is a Flame:
Stories of what happens when love is rekindled,
compiled by James Stuart Bell with forward by Gary Chapman
Bethany House Publishers
This book is a compilation of over 40 short stories about marriages that are on the rocks or at least in danger of being there, but through prayer, and work, they are rekindled. Most of the stories are only 4 to 7 pages long, so reading this book can be done in short spurts, without losing your place. It gives some good strategies on how to keep your marriage fresh, or how to bring back the feelings you probably had when you were first married.
I really think that before you are too many stories into the book, you'l recognise some aspects of your own marriage, and you can then compare how you handled your crisis, as opposed to how the person writing their story, handled theirs.
Recommended reading for anyone whose marriage may be struggling.
I was given a free copy of this book by Bethany House Publishers, to read and review. I received no other compensation for my review.
The opinions expressed here are my own.
Stories of what happens when love is rekindled,
compiled by James Stuart Bell with forward by Gary Chapman
Bethany House Publishers
This book is a compilation of over 40 short stories about marriages that are on the rocks or at least in danger of being there, but through prayer, and work, they are rekindled. Most of the stories are only 4 to 7 pages long, so reading this book can be done in short spurts, without losing your place. It gives some good strategies on how to keep your marriage fresh, or how to bring back the feelings you probably had when you were first married.
I really think that before you are too many stories into the book, you'l recognise some aspects of your own marriage, and you can then compare how you handled your crisis, as opposed to how the person writing their story, handled theirs.
Recommended reading for anyone whose marriage may be struggling.
I was given a free copy of this book by Bethany House Publishers, to read and review. I received no other compensation for my review.
The opinions expressed here are my own.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
STILL HOUSE POND by Jan Watson
Tyndale Publishing
Fiction/Christian/Historical
Lilly Gray Corbett is 12 years old, her father was a doctor, but he passed away, and her mom married again and they live on Troublesome Creek. Copper, her mother, is a midwife for the community and is called at all hours to catch babies, as Lilly calls it. She now has a little brother, and twin sisters who she has to care for when mom is busy.
Her Aunt Alice, her father's sister, invites Lilly to come to Lexington to visit, and Copper, against her better judgement, allows her to go. There is a train wreck, people are killed and Lilly is nowhere to be found.
Jan Watson has written a very compelling book, the storyline is very good, and it was with regret that I came to the last page. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good story.
I was given a free copy of this book from Tyndale Publishers, to read and review. I received no other compensation for my review.
The opinions expressed here are my own.
Fiction/Christian/Historical
Lilly Gray Corbett is 12 years old, her father was a doctor, but he passed away, and her mom married again and they live on Troublesome Creek. Copper, her mother, is a midwife for the community and is called at all hours to catch babies, as Lilly calls it. She now has a little brother, and twin sisters who she has to care for when mom is busy.
Her Aunt Alice, her father's sister, invites Lilly to come to Lexington to visit, and Copper, against her better judgement, allows her to go. There is a train wreck, people are killed and Lilly is nowhere to be found.
Jan Watson has written a very compelling book, the storyline is very good, and it was with regret that I came to the last page. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good story.
I was given a free copy of this book from Tyndale Publishers, to read and review. I received no other compensation for my review.
The opinions expressed here are my own.
Friday, July 30, 2010
ANGEL SONG by Sheila Walsh & Kathryn Cushman
Ann Fletcher is returning to Charleston to see her sister, Sarah, recieve her degree. This is her first trip since her grandmother's passing, several years ago. On the plane, she meets Patrick Stinson, a developer, who offers her an opportunity to work for him, staging his condos for the market.
Shortly after her arrival, Sarah and Ann are in an accident, when a drunk driver runs a light, and strikes Sarah's car. Ann is only shaken up and bruised, but Sarah is badly injured, and Ann jumps in the ambulance with her, to ride to the hospital. Sarah starts humming a very haunting melody, and shortly after arriving at the hospital, Ann is told that Sarah passed away.
Sarah's friends, Ethan, his cousin, Tammy, and Keith, who is Tammy's son with Downs Syndrom, help Ann through the funeral, and taking care of the necessary business associated with Sarah's death. After the funeral, she decides to put the house on the market, and go back to NYC and pick up her life, never to return to Charleston, but she keeps getting drawn back. And Keith keeps sending her drawings that he tells her are the angels he sees near her, to help her.
A very good book, one that I would recommend to anyone. Well written, and it makes you think.
Thomas Nelson Publishing
329 pages
I received a free copy of this book from Booksneeze to read and review. I received no other compensation for this review. All opinions given are my own.
Shortly after her arrival, Sarah and Ann are in an accident, when a drunk driver runs a light, and strikes Sarah's car. Ann is only shaken up and bruised, but Sarah is badly injured, and Ann jumps in the ambulance with her, to ride to the hospital. Sarah starts humming a very haunting melody, and shortly after arriving at the hospital, Ann is told that Sarah passed away.
Sarah's friends, Ethan, his cousin, Tammy, and Keith, who is Tammy's son with Downs Syndrom, help Ann through the funeral, and taking care of the necessary business associated with Sarah's death. After the funeral, she decides to put the house on the market, and go back to NYC and pick up her life, never to return to Charleston, but she keeps getting drawn back. And Keith keeps sending her drawings that he tells her are the angels he sees near her, to help her.
A very good book, one that I would recommend to anyone. Well written, and it makes you think.
Thomas Nelson Publishing
329 pages
I received a free copy of this book from Booksneeze to read and review. I received no other compensation for this review. All opinions given are my own.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
My next Review
This is the book I just requested from BookSneeze
It will be a couple of weeks before I receive it.
Friday, July 09, 2010
Sizzling Sixteen, and other ramblings.
I have just read the latest Janet Evanovich book, Sizzling Sixteen, it was purchased by my daughter, as I'm not aware of any place you can sign up to read her books for review. I'd been waiting for at least 8 or 9 months for the release of this one. I have read the first 15 of the Stephanie Plum books and the ones with Diesel, which amounts to about 19 or 20 books, I have to humbly say that this one didn't measure up to the others.
I think this is the longest that I've had to wait for a book to arrive, since I started Blogging for Books early this year. At times, there have been 2 or 3 and sometimes 4 on my desk, waiting their turn as I read an earlier arrival. One of the companies, is revampng their website, so it will be a few more days before I can check to see what they have available. Another company has 3 books on their site, but none of them have grabbed me by the collar, and insisted I hit the 'order' button. And another, well lets just say I'm apparently not watching my email closely enough, and don't get my request in, in time for my name to go on the list. I'm supposed to be getting a 'Love finds you' book, but it hasn't arrived.
Lets just say that I'm in withdrawal, and needing a book fix.The laundry is caught up, I've made 16 bars of soap, and put 27 quarts of tomatoes in the freezer, I want to read...
I think this is the longest that I've had to wait for a book to arrive, since I started Blogging for Books early this year. At times, there have been 2 or 3 and sometimes 4 on my desk, waiting their turn as I read an earlier arrival. One of the companies, is revampng their website, so it will be a few more days before I can check to see what they have available. Another company has 3 books on their site, but none of them have grabbed me by the collar, and insisted I hit the 'order' button. And another, well lets just say I'm apparently not watching my email closely enough, and don't get my request in, in time for my name to go on the list. I'm supposed to be getting a 'Love finds you' book, but it hasn't arrived.
Lets just say that I'm in withdrawal, and needing a book fix.The laundry is caught up, I've made 16 bars of soap, and put 27 quarts of tomatoes in the freezer, I want to read...
Sunday, July 04, 2010
THE WITNESS by Josh McDowell
Marwan Accad and his brother Ramy own an executive security business, protecting rich and famous clients. Refeeq Ramsey hired them to find his wife's kidnapper, and the killer of his 12 year old daughter. He had already paid 11 million dollars, and now they were wanting 25 million more or they would kill Claudette. While meeting with Ramsey, they were ambushed, Ramsey was killed, and Accad's driver was blown up. Then at his hotel, he is ambushed, and barely comes away with his life, being shot in the shoulder. Suddenly Marwan was on the run, accused of murder, and it seemed everywhere he went, they were able to track him. Who could be wishing him dead that much, and why?
This is a book that I didn't rush though. It is very interesting, but it takes reading it while you can pay attention to the plot. There are a lot of locations, with great descriptions and also the characters are really well thought out, and interesting.
Tyndale House Publishers
374 pages
I was given a free copy of this book by Tyndale House Publishers, to read and review. No other compensation was given. The opinions expressed here are my own.
This is a book that I didn't rush though. It is very interesting, but it takes reading it while you can pay attention to the plot. There are a lot of locations, with great descriptions and also the characters are really well thought out, and interesting.
Tyndale House Publishers
374 pages
I was given a free copy of this book by Tyndale House Publishers, to read and review. No other compensation was given. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Sarah's Garden by Kelly Long
A Patch of Heaven Novel
300 pages
Thomas Nelson Inc. Publisher
Sarah King always tended the kitchen garden, and somehow her plants aways grew with beauty and the care she gave them. But,when her sister, Chelsea, married, it became Sarah's job to run the family farm stand at the end of the lane. Her first customer on her first morning was the new veterinarian, Grant Williams who had purchased the Fisher farm just across the way. Sarah's head knew that Amish girls did not fall in love with Englischer men, but her heart just wouldn't listen. And when Grant fell in love with her, too, they were treading dangerous ground, that could get Sarah shunned by the community, and worst of all her family. Then, Grant disappears, sending her a cryptic letter that breaks her heart.
Her family keeps hoping that her lifetime friend, Jacob Wyse can repair her broken heart. Will she marry Jacob, even though her heart still aches for her first love?
Kelly Long has hit a home run with this novel, it kept calling my name, and I finished it in record time. I've read several Amish novels, but this one has a twist.
300 pages
Thomas Nelson Inc. Publisher
Sarah King always tended the kitchen garden, and somehow her plants aways grew with beauty and the care she gave them. But,when her sister, Chelsea, married, it became Sarah's job to run the family farm stand at the end of the lane. Her first customer on her first morning was the new veterinarian, Grant Williams who had purchased the Fisher farm just across the way. Sarah's head knew that Amish girls did not fall in love with Englischer men, but her heart just wouldn't listen. And when Grant fell in love with her, too, they were treading dangerous ground, that could get Sarah shunned by the community, and worst of all her family. Then, Grant disappears, sending her a cryptic letter that breaks her heart.
Her family keeps hoping that her lifetime friend, Jacob Wyse can repair her broken heart. Will she marry Jacob, even though her heart still aches for her first love?
Kelly Long has hit a home run with this novel, it kept calling my name, and I finished it in record time. I've read several Amish novels, but this one has a twist.
Monday, June 21, 2010
SCARS AND STILETTOS by Harmony Dust
Scars and Stilettos, the transformation of an exotic dancer.
By Harmony Dust
Monarch Books
$12.99
Harmony is a young woman , who is drawn into the seamier side of life by
trying to please a boyfriend, who only uses her to fund his lifestyle. Intending to
work as a stripper for only a short period of time, to pay off bills, and fund her college education,
she finds herself working more and more to please her boyfriend, though no matter how she tries, it is never enough. The story also tells how she finally finds God,and goes on to help other women in the trade, to change their lives, too.
I can see how her childhood and early teen years could cause her to question her
worth. It is a sad truth that many young women get pulled into a lifestyle such as this because of sexual abuse,
This book is not light reading, but it does have a sound message.
Disclaimer:
I received a free copy of this book from Litfuse to read and review. I received no other compensation for this review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
By Harmony Dust
Monarch Books
$12.99
Harmony is a young woman , who is drawn into the seamier side of life by
trying to please a boyfriend, who only uses her to fund his lifestyle. Intending to
work as a stripper for only a short period of time, to pay off bills, and fund her college education,
she finds herself working more and more to please her boyfriend, though no matter how she tries, it is never enough. The story also tells how she finally finds God,and goes on to help other women in the trade, to change their lives, too.
I can see how her childhood and early teen years could cause her to question her
worth. It is a sad truth that many young women get pulled into a lifestyle such as this because of sexual abuse,
This book is not light reading, but it does have a sound message.
Disclaimer:
I received a free copy of this book from Litfuse to read and review. I received no other compensation for this review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Book Giveaway AND THE WINNER IS
Miss Jeans..
Thanks to all that participated, and for those that didn't win, please enter the nxt time I have a book to give away.
http://scarsandstilettos.com/
I'm trying to find a copy of the book cover to post here, but until I do find it, please go to the link above for information about the book.
Please either click on the COMMENT at the bottom of the post to enter, or those of you who can't do that, please contact me on YUKU or post to me.
I'll get everyone's name, and will give it a # in the order it is entered. I'll drop the numbers in a box, and let one of the grandkids draw the winner.
I don't know the date of the giveaway yet, as it will be given on the date that I'm scheduled to post my review for the blog tour. As soon as I'm notified, I'll post the date here.
Thanks for your interest and good luck!
Thanks to all that participated, and for those that didn't win, please enter the nxt time I have a book to give away.
http://scarsandstilettos.com/
I'm trying to find a copy of the book cover to post here, but until I do find it, please go to the link above for information about the book.
Please either click on the COMMENT at the bottom of the post to enter, or those of you who can't do that, please contact me on YUKU or post to me.
I'll get everyone's name, and will give it a # in the order it is entered. I'll drop the numbers in a box, and let one of the grandkids draw the winner.
I don't know the date of the giveaway yet, as it will be given on the date that I'm scheduled to post my review for the blog tour. As soon as I'm notified, I'll post the date here.
Thanks for your interest and good luck!
Monday, June 07, 2010
Love on a Dime by Cara Lynn James
A Ladies of Summerhill Novel
The summer of 1899 finds Lilly Wesport in Newport, Rhode Island, in the middle of the summer social season. Lilly's brother, George, has invited his friend, Jack Grail, to visit. George has no idea that for a very short period, a few years earlier, Jack and Lilly were engaged, before Jack overheard Lilly's parents discussing her future, and saying that they hoped she didn't link up with him, as he was poor and had few prospects..Jack had then proceeded to go to Alaska, and strike it rich while searching for gold. He then purchased a newspaper, and a publishing company.
Lilly has a secret that she has kept from her parents, brother, friends and everyone in her circle. She has been writing dime novels under the name of Fannie Cole and donating the royalties to The Christian Settlement House in New York. When she finds out that Jack is now the owner of the publishing house that publishes her novels, and wants to meet Fannie and get her to meet her reading public, she is fearful that he will discover her secret.
Will Jack discover that Lilly is Fannie Cole? Will she forgive him? Will she be ostracised by her social group for doing what they deem as improper?
This was a very enjoyable book, I'm hoping to read more of this series. It is light enough for easy reading, but meaty enough to leave you feeling you've read something worthwhile.
310 pages
Thomas Nelson Publishing
I received a free copy of this book to read and review from Booksneeze. The opinions expressed here are my own.
The summer of 1899 finds Lilly Wesport in Newport, Rhode Island, in the middle of the summer social season. Lilly's brother, George, has invited his friend, Jack Grail, to visit. George has no idea that for a very short period, a few years earlier, Jack and Lilly were engaged, before Jack overheard Lilly's parents discussing her future, and saying that they hoped she didn't link up with him, as he was poor and had few prospects..Jack had then proceeded to go to Alaska, and strike it rich while searching for gold. He then purchased a newspaper, and a publishing company.
Lilly has a secret that she has kept from her parents, brother, friends and everyone in her circle. She has been writing dime novels under the name of Fannie Cole and donating the royalties to The Christian Settlement House in New York. When she finds out that Jack is now the owner of the publishing house that publishes her novels, and wants to meet Fannie and get her to meet her reading public, she is fearful that he will discover her secret.
Will Jack discover that Lilly is Fannie Cole? Will she forgive him? Will she be ostracised by her social group for doing what they deem as improper?
This was a very enjoyable book, I'm hoping to read more of this series. It is light enough for easy reading, but meaty enough to leave you feeling you've read something worthwhile.
310 pages
Thomas Nelson Publishing
I received a free copy of this book to read and review from Booksneeze. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Monday, May 31, 2010
She Walks in Beauty by Siri Mitchell
Set in the 1890s, during the Gilded Age.
Clara Carter and Lizzie Barnes, both barely 17, are best friends, have been all their lives. Their mothers were friends, until Clara's mother dies. Clara's aunt, and Lizzie's mother decide that each girl should be presented to society, by debuting a year early, in hopes that they snare the heir of the De Vries fortune as their husband. This puts Clara and Lizzie as rivals, and both the aunt and mother try to keep them separated, though it doesn't always work. Clara meets Franklin De Vries the heir, and his younger brother, Henry. She and Lizzie are the two Debutantes who attract a lot of attention, including Franklin, and both are pushed to entice Franklin to choose them. Who will he choose? And does Clara really want him to choose her.
Along the way, Clara learns much about herself, her mother who died when she was very young, and the father who turns out to be nothing like what she always thought he was. The subplot is very interesting, and it made the whole book.
Bethany House Publishers
392 pages
I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House to read and review, no other compensation was received. I am not required to write a favorable review, all opinions expressed here are my own.
Clara Carter and Lizzie Barnes, both barely 17, are best friends, have been all their lives. Their mothers were friends, until Clara's mother dies. Clara's aunt, and Lizzie's mother decide that each girl should be presented to society, by debuting a year early, in hopes that they snare the heir of the De Vries fortune as their husband. This puts Clara and Lizzie as rivals, and both the aunt and mother try to keep them separated, though it doesn't always work. Clara meets Franklin De Vries the heir, and his younger brother, Henry. She and Lizzie are the two Debutantes who attract a lot of attention, including Franklin, and both are pushed to entice Franklin to choose them. Who will he choose? And does Clara really want him to choose her.
Along the way, Clara learns much about herself, her mother who died when she was very young, and the father who turns out to be nothing like what she always thought he was. The subplot is very interesting, and it made the whole book.
Bethany House Publishers
392 pages
I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House to read and review, no other compensation was received. I am not required to write a favorable review, all opinions expressed here are my own.
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