Have you ever talked to someone who needed help learning how to build a good marriage? Someone who really struggled and you weren’t sure how to help? Have you wandered bookstore aisles looking for a book that might help you become the wife you want to be, but aren’t sure how to get there? Then this resource might be for …
Halflings: an alternative to mythic stories
Halflings is the debut release by author Heather Burch. It is targeted to teens and has strong supernatural characters. I’ve been waiting for this book since meeting Heather at ACFW in September. My daughter stole the book the moment it arrived at our house. She literally couldn’t put it down, reading it in the car, at the gym and everywhere in between. …
When the Smoke Clears Review
Lynette Eason is one of my favorite romantic suspense authors. This book continues to build on the strength of her prior books. This book has all the elements to be a book you can’t put down. Alexia Allen is a heroine with a past filled with pain and a present filled with questions and danger. Hunter Graham is a detective who …
The Jerk Magnet Review
When this book arrived at our house, my daughter scooped it up immediately. A day later she returned with it and plea for the next book. Melody Carlson is quickly becoming one of her favorite authors. Here’s more from my daughter:What if beauty is more than just skin deep? Chelsea Martin is a teenager who blends in and is tired of …
In honor of romance…some reviews!
My anniversary is this week, so I’m in a romantic mood. So I wanted to tell you about two books I’ve read recently that I loved! One is The Accidental Bride by Denise Hunter, a contemporary romance set in Montana with a cowboy flair. The other is The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, a delightful regency by Julie Klassen. In The Accidental Bride sets up an almost impossible …
Looking for a Game Changer on Prayer?
The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson is a game changer for me on the way I approach prayer. While prayer is a practice Christians are urged to do as soon as they make a profession of faith, Batterson brings a new approach with the concept of circling our dreams with expectation. And the challenge that if our dreams are small …
The Shadow of Your Smile Review
Photo Credit “The Shadow of Your Smile” is one of those novels that pulled me in and kept me reading. Noelle and Eli have been married for years, but after the tragic death of their daughter, they have stayed together, but they haven’t lived. So much history stirs the characters’ choices until a marriage is almost ruined. And what happens when Noelle …
Devotional for Boys
Triple Dog Dare is designed to fill a year with devotions for boys. Written by Jeremy V. Jones, it is similar to Truth & Dare, only clearly targeted at the slingshot toting sex. The layout is one verse a day, followed by a summary truth, a short devotional, and a triple dare to apply the truth. Then there’s a chance to …
Great Devotional for Tween Girls
It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about books. So with the arrival of the new year (Happy 2012), I thought I’d tell you about a couple devotionals my older kids are working through this year. Both are designed for kids in the 9 to 12 year old range. You can take a peek at both of these devotionals here. The first is …
Ready for Christmas? Check out these Books
I know…Thanksgiving is in a few days, but Christmas is one month away. That’s where these books come in. Each is a beautiful hard bound book with slip jacket that would make a wonderful gift for a reader in your life. In addition, if you’re struggling to get into the holiday spirit, these books will jump-start that for you. So grab …