At our house right now, my tweens are racing through Andrew Klavan’s books. Here’s what my daughter says: Crazy Dangerous is a well-written thriller. Sam is a regular boy who finds himself in extraordinary circumstances. He just wants to be a normal kid, but not pushed around anymore. Jennifer is a school mate with some type of mental illness. She …
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Coming May 31st!
Do you love Christian fiction? I mean really LOVE it? Then you have to join the Christian fiction scavenger hunt that is coming on May 31st. I’d list all the authors who are participating here, but there are 23 of us. Here are just a few of them: Lisa Tawn BergrenColleen CobleRachel HauckJenny B JonesSharon HinckAngela HuntMe 🙂Carol Cox See …
Want a copy of A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island?
Good morning! With the release of A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island a couple days ago, I’m going to be on lots of blogs in the next couple weeks. Right now there are three chances to win Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island: Melissa Tagg is hosting me at her blog.Trish Perry is hosting me at her blog.Melissa Finnegan hosted me …
Sixty Acres and a Bride Review
In Sixty Acres and a Bride, the author weaves a tale that breathes new life into the Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi. Set in Texas, Rosa Garner follows her mother-in-law to the old family ranch. Time and taxes threaten to steal it from them. Rosa tries so hard to follow all the rules that confront her that are so …
88 Great Daddy-Daughter Dates
My birthday is almost here and one of the best gifts I’ve given myself is a husband who loves our children deeply and well. Still, there’s always a tension in trying to find ways to build meaningful memories with them. Just last week we took advantage of unseasonably warm weather to have a picnic at a state park … in …
Heart’s Safe Passage Review
In a continuation of her Midwives series, Laurie Alice Eakes is back with Heart’s Safe Passage. The War of 1812 is still being waged between the United States and England, and this time the action takes place on a boat bound to England. A wife is desperate to reach England to plead for her husband’s release. And the only way …
Girl Talk: a great resource for tween & teen girls
Are you looking for a resource for the teen or older tween girl in your life? One that answers the questions buzzing through her head? This colorful, magazine-like book could be just the ticket. It’s like sitting down with a big sister and couple of friends and asking them the questions plaguing you. With its colorful and wisdom filled pages, this book is designed …
Anybody else watch the Super Bowl last night? It was so fun to watch one of the guys my brothers grew up with catch a Super Bowl pass for a touchdown. Go, Danny! And in the spirit of winning, random.org selected the four winners of the books I was giving away Friday. There were 41 comments, so I added one …
Chasing Mona Lisa Review with Giveaway information
In Chasing Mona Lisa, Goyer & Yorkey bring back characters from the Swiss Courier and add a host of new characters to a thrilling tale set in Paris and beyond during World War II. This time, the hunt is on to save art that is disappearing into the Nazi abyss while also trying to be in place when Paris changes …
The Baker’s Wife
Let the flour fly! I haven’t received my copy of this book yet, so I can’t tell you what I think other than I’m eager to read it. However, I did want to let you know about this giveaway because I think it’s one just about every woman would enjoy. Even if you don’t like to cook you probably like …