Book Reviews

Major Life Changes

Jun 19, 2013 | Posted by in Book Reviews, change, Homeschool, Weight Loss | 0

It has been quite some time since my last post. To be exact, my last post was on December 2012. Not writing for so long makes it difficult for me to pick up where I left off. I don’t plan to do that in this post. Instead, I’d like to talk about my life-changes and how it will be affecting the direction of this blog.  First off, as I have shared a bit on this blog, my son, Zachary, died when he was 8 weeks old. His death, including my own birthing experience where I almost died, brought about a big change in my life. Having almost died myself and having my baby die afterwards,…Read more …

Book Review: Gabby, God’s Little Angel by Sheila Walsh

Jan 12, 2013 | Posted by in Book Reviews, Children's Books | 1

Gabby, God’s Little Angel BOOK DESCRIPTION: This first book in a delightful new series offers a comforting message for young readers—God loves you very much and is always watching over you! What little girl wouldn’t love her very own guardian angel? Parents and children alike will be won over by this humorous tale of Gabby, a guardian angel in training who has much to learn about taking care of God’s little ones. Her new assignment is to protect a young girl named Sophie, but Gabby soon realizes that watching after Sophie is a bigger challenge than she had expected! After a close call while riding her pony, Sophie learns what the Bible says about guardian…Read more …

Stand By Me by Neta Jackson – A Book Review

Jul 24, 2012 | Posted by in Book Reviews, Christian Fiction | 0

Stand By Me A SouledOut Sisters Novel Sometimes the person you most need is the one least like you. ABOUT THE BOOK: Kathryn Davies is a bright young woman from a prominent Phoenix family. But after making a leap of faith at a Christian music fest, dropping out of med school, and moving to inner city Chicago, her family all but disowns her. When Kat discovers SouledOut Community Church, she longs to become a part of the multicultural church family. But her tendency to immediately say whatever she’s thinking steps on the toes of nearly everyone she meets-especially Avis Douglass. Avis has a strong faith, is the principal of one of Chicago’s highest performing elementary…Read more …

The Forgive Duke by Jamie Carie: Book Review and Giveaway

May 24, 2012 | Posted by in Book Reviews | 12

About the Book: Tethered by her impulsive promise to marry Lord John Lemon – the path of least resistance – Alexandria Featherstone sets off toward Iceland in search of her parents with a leaden heart. A glimpse of her guardian, the Duke of St. Easton – the path less traveled by – on Dublin’s shore still haunts her. Will he come after her? Will he drag her back to London, quelling her mission to rescue her treasure-seeking parents, or might he decide to throw caution to the wind and choose Foy Pour Devoir: “Faith for Duty,” the St. Easton motto. The Featherstone motto Valens et Volens: “Willing and Able,” beats in her heart and thrums…Read more …

Baroness by Susan May Warren: Blog Tour, Book Review & Giveaway

Apr 29, 2012 | Posted by in Book Reviews, Christian Romance, Litfuse Books | 0

About the book: Baroness – Book Two in the Daughters of Fortune series Lily and Rose, daughters of an empire coming of age in the roaring twenties, can have anything they want … except freedom. Expected to marry well and to take the reins of the empire, they have their lives planned out for them. But, Lily, Esme’s daughter longs to return home to Montana, to adventure outside the confines of New York City. And Jinx’s daughter Rosie dreams of the bright lights of the newly emerging silver screen. But following their dreams – from avant garde France, to Broadway, to the skies in the world of barnstormers and wing-walkers will take all their courage. And…Read more …

The Guardian Duke by Jamie Carie: Book Review & Giveaway

Apr 20, 2012 | Posted by in Book Reviews, Christian Fiction, Christian Romance, Giveaways | 10

About the Book: The Guardian Duke is award-winning novelist Jamie Carie’s most exciting story yet, a uniquely arranged Regency-era romantic adventure where hero and heroine know each other through written letters but have yet to meet. Gabriel, the Duke of St. Easton, is ordered by the King to take guardianship over Lady Alexandria Featherstone whose parents are presumed dead after failing to return from a high profile treasure hunt. But Alexandria ignores this royal reassignment, believing her parents are still alive and duly following clues that may lead to their whereabouts. Gabriel, pressured by what are actually the King’s ulterior motives, pursues her across windswept England and the rolling green hills of Ireland but is always…Read more …

RENDEZVOUS: On The Runway Series 3 by Melody Carlson – Book Review

Mar 21, 2012 | Posted by in Book Reviews, Christian Fiction, Christian Teen Fiction | 0

ABOUT THE BOOK:Having learned some hard lessons about the costs of recklessness and fame, sisters Paige and Erin Forrester feel ready to take their fashion-focused TV show on location to Paris. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for many of their good intentions to get lost in translation. An unplanned week of filming at runway model Eliza Wilton’s family estate leads to romance, jealousy and surprises. With cameras rolling, both girls have to be careful or the future of On the Runway could end up as wobbly as Paige’s stiletto heels.MY REVIEW:The On the Runway series is geared for the older teens and single women. Even though I am not in that segment any more, I…Read more …

Embraced by God by Babbie Mason – Book Review by Litfuse

Mar 20, 2012 | Posted by in Book Reviews, Litfuse Books | 0

This book is a journey of discovering what it means to be unconditionally loved, approved, accepted, forgiven, blessed, cherished, treasured, and favored by God. To celebrate the book’s relesase, Babbie is giving away a Nook Tablet an hosting the “Embrace” FB party on 3/6/12. All the details below. {More about Embraced by God} Have you ever wondered, “Does God really love me? Do I really matter to him?” HE LOVES YOU. As a matter of fact, God loves you just as much as he loves His own Son. In the pages of this heartwarming, thoughtful and life-affirming 21-day journey, award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, and teacher Babbie Mason reminds you, when you know you are loved by…Read more …

Beyond Molasses Creek by Nicole Seitz – Book Review & Facebook Party

Feb 16, 2012 | Posted by in Book Reviews, Christian Fiction, Litfuse Books | 1

Beyond Molasses Creek by Nicole Seitz Three lives are bound by a single book . . .   and the cleansing waters of Molasses Creek. ABOUT THE BOOK: Having traveled to the ends of the earth as a flight attendant, Ally Green has finally returned to the Lowcountry to bury her father as well as the past. But Vesey Washington is still living across the creek, and theirs is a complicated relationship—he was once her best friend . . . and also part of the reason she’s stayed away so long. When Ally discovers a message her father left behind asking her to quit running, it seems her past isn’t through with her yet. As…Read more …

Four Letter Words by Dr. Bill Giovannetti – Book Review and Giveaway

Feb 13, 2012 | Posted by in Book Reviews, Giveaways, Litfuse Books | 0

Four Letter Words: Conversations on Faith’s Beauty and Logic by Dr. Bill Giovannetti ABOUT THE BOOK: Thou shalt tolerate every opinion… except the Christian’s. Today’s postmodern “prime directive” leaves many followers of Jesus tongue-tied. In the global village, isn’t it unreasonable, and even dangerous, to suggest that the Bible has a monopoly on truth? The church needs a new breed of Christ-follower. We need Christ-followers who are alert to today’s touchy ideas, the truths that fire up more heat than light. We need Christ-followers who can make a clear case for the Bible’s worldview; who are ready to help our friends think through their beliefs; who can recognize inconsistencies and challenge them; and who can…Read more …