This morning I want to introduce you to two new books from two of my favorite Christian romance writers. Kristin Billerbeck first sold me on chick lit with her delightful Ashley Stockingdale series. I simply loved those books. She’s written other romances since then, and has a new one release this month. And Jenny B Jones is one of my …
Lisa Wingate: A new author I love
Lisa Wingate has been writing for awhile, but I’ve just discovered her. And I have to tell you I am inhaling her Daily, Texas books. The ironic thing is the first in the series literally sat on my TBR shelf for more than a year. When I finally made time for it, I kicked myself for waiting so long. She …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: American Madness
For those of you who are Frank Capra fans, here’s a film you probably haven’t seen yet. American Madness is a film from 1932 that plays with many ideas that come to fruition in It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s the 1930s, the Depression era, and the Board of Directors of Thomas Dickson’s bank want Dickson to merge with New York …
Review: Lady in Waiting
Writing a novel within a novel is a serious challenge. So many times one story line or the other suffers. In Lady In Waiting, Susan Meissner hits the perfect balance — in a manner similar to her Shape of Mercy. Jane Lindsay finds a ring inside the binding of an antique prayer book. The ring is beautiful, but when she …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: You Were Never Lovelier
It’s time for another Classic Hollywood Review, and thanks to my friend Stephanie who recommended this movie and loaned it to me. You Were Never Lovelier stars Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth. Frankly you could stop right there in my book and have a great movie. There’s lots of singing and dancing as Fred’s character (Bob) stumbles into wooing Maria …
Fatal Judgment Review
Y’all know I really enjoyed Irene Hannon’s Heroes of Quantico series. So when I received Fatal Judgment from her publisher, it jumped to the top of my reading pile. And I inhaled the book like I expected. Unlike the Quantico series, this book focused on a Marshal — with a cameo by some of the FBI agents from her prior …
Love & War Devotional: Review
In honor of our 15th anniversary this week, I wanted to introduce you to a devotional for couples by John & Stasi Eldredge. Taken from their book Love & War, the devotional is broken into eight weeks. Each day has a short (small page) devotional, then a prayer to read, and a scripture. The devotionals are short enough to add …
Review: Digitalis
Digitalis picks up tempo quickly and launches you into the world of an elite military team. But rather than being only action-driven, there’s also a great, star-crossed romance. Cowboy had a strong supporting role in the first book, but comes to life as the kind of hero I adore. He’s strong, passionate, and filled with angst. And he’s met his …
Love Food & Live Well Review
Just in time for New Year’s Resolutions, here’s a book that can help you gain a fresh perspective on food and health. This book is an easy read and loaded with great ideas. Most are also very easy to implement. She includes a section about fitness to go along with the nutrition information. If you’ve struggled to understand how to …
Book of Days Review
Book of Days is a page-turner from James Rubart. With some authors it’s hard to sustain the success of a first novel. But with this book, the author has exceeded the skill he showed with his debut release. Cameron Vaux’s losing his mind. Each day it feels like his memories are slipping farther and farther away. In a desperate effort …