I put off reading this series even as it climbed on to the NYTimes Bestseller list. I don’t know if it was the kapp on the cover of the first two, but I kept walking past them. When the Heart Cries, When the Morning Comes, and When the Soul Mends tell the story of Hannah Lapp and Paul Waddell as …
Dark Pursuit Review
If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you know that I am a fan of Brandilyn Collin’s books. I discovered her with the Hidden Faces series, wrote a character on the first year of the character blog for Kanner Lake, and just read Dark Pursuits last week. I LOVED it. The premise: what if suspense writer Darell …
Out of Her Hands Review
Out of Her Hands is Megan DiMaria’s second release. I thoroughly enjoyed Searching for Spice, and this book is a wonderful follow-up. Linda Revere is back and this time her focus is her kids. Nick is up to something, but no one’s sure what. And Emma is within months of leaving for college. Life is changing, and Linda’s not comfortable …
Great Reads this Week
I’m currently reading three books: Shade by John Olson: Not letting myself get deeply into this book yet, becuase I know once I do, I won’t be able to put this down. John’s editor, Karen Ball, believed so deeply in this book that she worked for close to ten years to find the right home for it. It’s the vampire …
The Irishwoman’s Tale Review & Giveaway
An Irishwomans’ Tale by Patti Lacy I had the pleasure of reading this book earlier this year before it’s release. Patti is a talented writer who has taken on a gritty book. The story is about one woman’s search for who she is. She has kept people at arm’s length her entire life, until Sally, a plucky Southern transplant, invades …
Two Books I read last week and LOVED
Last week I read two wonderful Bethany House releases by debut authors. Both books are written in a lovely lyrical style, and wouldn’t necessarily be books I normally gravitate towards. Nobody is killed, and they aren’t romances – though there are romantic elements in each. Instead, each is the tale of a young woman finding healing from past scars. Home …
Less Than Dead Review
I am a huge fan of Tim Downs. Eric and I were first introduced to him when he and his lovely bride joy emceed the Family Life Today Weekend to Remembers that we attended. Loved his slightly sarcastic midwestern style.And that’s why we picked up his first novel. From page one, we’ve been hooked. I have honestly loved each book …
Stepping Into Sunlight Review, Challenge & Giveaway
I told y’all as I started reading this book, how much I enjoyed it. Sharon Hinck is one of my favorite authors. Her style is lyrical and she gets me effortlessly embedded in her character’s world. I rarely find myself struggling to get back into the flow of the story and often fight to pull away from it. Stepping into …
The Shape of Mercy and Giveaway
Susan Meissner’s newest book, The Shape of Mercy, is a blend of contemporary and historical fiction, mystery and romance. Set in present day Santa Barbara and also in colonial America during the Salem Witch Trials, the book follows a young college student as she transcribes the diary of a young woman falsely accused of witchcraft in 1692. I am currently …
Faking Grace by Tamara Leigh
Saturday night Tamara Leigh won the Book of the Year award for Splitting Harriet, one of my favorite books from last year. This week I’ve been reading her latest release, Faking Grace. Faking Grace is a delightful read, that is more than chick lit. As with Perfecting Kate and Splitting Harriett, Leigh dives below the surface to point out flaws …