Review: The Sons of Jude

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I thoroughly enjoyed Brandt Dodson’s Colton Parker series and was very excited to see he had a new book out. This novel launches a new series: this one into the corrupt world of Chicago government and police. Frank Campello’s partner is barely in the grave when he’s assigned his new partner: Andy Polanski — a turncoat on other police and …

Ready for some historicals?

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There are so many great books releasing in October — it’s an absolute abundance of riches for Christian fiction lovers. Today I’m highlighting two books by writing buddies of mine: Melanie Dobson and Janice Thompson. Each has picked a moment in America’s rich tapestry of history to highlight. Melanie’s book is set in 1842 on the bitterly hard Oregon Trail …

With Every Letter Review & Giveaway

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Today, I’m delighted to share my friend Sarah Sundin’s new book with you. With Every Letter is the first book in her new Wings of the Nightingale series. While watching Shop Around the Corner, she began wondering what it would be like to fall in love through letters at a soul connection. As she noodled on that idea, With Every …

Women in High Def: review

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If you’re like me, you may keep your eyes open for devotionals that encourage and challenge you where you are. For me that means running sixteen different directions and trying to find ways to love and serve God in the chaos and find Him in the busyness. I was just telling some friends that my heart’s cry is to be …

The Reunion by Dan Walsh

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Watch out…I’m preparing to gush…I’ve long been a fan of Dan Walsh’s books, but The Reunion is absolutely soul-touching. Don’t get this book unless you want to feel…deeply. And honor vets…and friendship…and love. My husband stole this book the day it arrived and couldn’t put it down. He reads widely and has put down one of Dan’s books, but this …

Falling to Pieces Series Review

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Amish novels are not usually my first choice. I like them, but they tend to languish in my to-be-read pile, jumped over by romantic suspense and historicals. Yet I’ve often found when I do start an Amish book like those by Tricia Goyer and Leslie Gould/Mindy Starns Clark, I usually like them.This series is a great example of how much …

Dying to Read Review

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This was the first book of this author that I’ve read. I was in the mood for a light detective novel, and this fit the bill. Cate Kincaid is a young woman who hasn’t quite found her place in life. While she’s trying, she takes a part-time P.I. job with her uncle. In what should be a simple matter of …

Live to Give by Austin Gutwein

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Watch the latest video at <a href=”http://video.foxnews.com”>video.foxnews.com</a> Live to Give by Austin Gutwein is a book targeted to a young adult audience. It’s a book filled with inspiration and motivation to help young adults see how they were created to partner with God. From a launching point of the boy with the five loaves and two fish, it explores how …

Tidewater Inn: Review

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My daughter received an ARC of Tidewater Inn and refused to let me touch it until she’d finished it. Now Colleen is one of her favorite authors — as she’s long been one of my favorites. Tidewater Inn is Colleen’s first book set on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The setting plays a strong role in this book — …

For the Romantic Suspense Lovers Among Us

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As y’all know I’ve been a reading fiend since I got home. The ability to read books without relying on digital is WONDERFUL. For those of you who like suspense and romantic suspense, here are three books you should consider adding to your reading list. Irene Hannon is an author that when her books arrive at my house, I don’t …