Review: The House Girl

The House Girl by Tara Conklin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew when I read the blurb I would love this book, but I wasn't prepared for how much I would. I loved every single moment spent with Josephine and Lina. Different periods in time, but coming together for one incredible read. I really loved reading about Josephine and Missus Lu. They were my favorite.

You will get a mystery or 2 in this dear read. Enjoy every second of it! It is well worth it. 1852, Josephine is owned my Missus and Mister -- but after Missus dies there is no record of her. Or is there? Conklin brings all together with artwork. Lina is in 2004, a first year in the law practice, assigned to a case that is going to be a first, naming slaves and getting what should be owed to them back.

There is also a bit of romance tucked in here, each savory word Conklin wrote regardless, was out of this world fanastic. She is an excellent writer and I can't wait to tell everyone in February to go get this book! Make sure you do, you don't want to miss out!

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Review: The Witch of Hebron

The Witch of Hebron: A World Made by Hand Novel by James Howard Kunstler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Knock my socks off WOW! I am disappointed I didn't get myself into this book sooner. What we know as "life" changes with the government and everything else ceasing. No electricity, no gasoline -- basically back to the early 1900's. Horses, bartering for what you need; the good ole days. Even for crimes commited.

A few different storylines going on in this fantastic read. You will grow to love each one, with the good and bad. It all comes together in an excellent ending. I recommend this book to everyone. Makes you really think what if everything we know, technology etc ceases to exist. I can't wait to read some of Kunstler's other books.

Even the witch was exciting. So much description, you could feel the energy!

I received a copy of this book from Goodreads First Read program in exchange for my honest opinion!

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Tuesday goals!

Good morning! Tuesday is here. Can't believe it is already the middle of Nov almost! This year has flown by. So my goals for this week are: to finish The Witch of Hebron by James Howard Kunstler read and finish The Opposite of Art by Athol Dickson read and finish The Train of Small Mercies by David Rowell and read and finish The House Girl by Tara Conklin On facebook we have started an online book club. If you are interested in joining we are going to read A Christmas Carol by Dickens starting next week! While we are preparing for A Christmas Carol to begin on November 19, please be sure to buy the UNABRIDGED version, or check out a copy from your library... they're sure to have several copies of this classic! Unabridged is important, otherwise so much good content is taken out and watered down. In the meantime, while you're waiting for the study to begin, (warning: shameless plug!) be sure to check out Shandy's blog, Aprons 'n Pearls, at http://aprons-n-pearls.blogspot.com/ Be sure to join our site/subscribe/follow us! ♥ Thanks!

Review: White Truffles in Winter

White Truffles in Winter by N.M. Kelby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book made me extremely hungry. I have never heard of Escoffier and so this book opened new doors for me. His relationship with his wife Delphine is a bit odd and a tad complicated. Maybe because he had an affair with Sarah. The character that spoke to me the most was the maid, Sabine. Although she was slow and not really wanting to work, I like how much she worked at the end and was learning about cooking.

Every page was a picture anew, full of plates of food, images of things unique. I appreciate the author's details in every page. The description of the Red Dinner was beyond amazing, I felt as if I could feel each thing as he said it. Kelby is a very talented author and I wish to read more!

I did give it 4 stars because, in some parts I just felt a bit lost, other than those moments, I was so engrossed in this novel, I felt bereaved when it ended.

I received a copy of this novel from first reads on Goodreads in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Review: The Comfort of Lies

The Comfort of Lies by Randy Susan Meyers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An affair that ended with a child being born. The child gets adopted by a couple where the "mom" isn't sure she is cut out to be a mom. Then we have the husband and wife torn apart by the affair and then topples more when five years later the wife finds out a child was born because of it.

When the 3 women intersect, the fireworks begin. Tia drifts here and there, always wondering if her and Nathan would have been and if she should have kept Savannah.

Juliette is trying to come to terms with the affair and the child she doesn't share with her husband. Caroline enjoys her work sometimes more than she enjoys Savannah, but does that make her a bad mother?

All of this comes together in a perfect tale, only told by Meyers. After her first book I couldn't wait for the next. My only problem really with this book is in some parts, I could have missed it and not cared. Doesn't take away from the story though!

I received a copy of this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: Goodbye to Yesterday Part 1

Goodbye to Yesterday: Part 1 by Wanda E. Brunstetter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dang that Wanda Brunstetter! She really left me in a lurch on this one! Luke and Meredith haven't been married long. But their marriage is already being tested with Luke out of work and options are slim. Meredith thinks she is pregnant, about three months along, but she isn't going to say anything to Luke or anyone else until after her appointment with the midwife.

Luke's prayers about work seem to be answered when he gets a message from his uncle, who lives in Indiana and is a headstone carver. His uncle wants him to come to Indiana for a few weeks and learn how to engrave and buy the business from him. Luke gets Meredith to reluctantly agree and he heads out.

A winter storm is brewing and a drug addict has targeted Luke, seeing him with his billfold FULL of money. He waits until Luke goes into the bathroom, gets Luke to give him his clothes but when he won't give him his wallet, Alex (the homeless drug addict) beats Luke up..

and that is where Wanda leaves us, until the next month! Looking forward to what she does with this in helping Alex see God's love. He needs it. Desperately.

I received a copy of this book for free from netgalley in exchange for an honest opinion.

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Review: Naturally, Charlie

Naturally, Charlie by S.L. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book made me smile. Their relationship was so heartwarming, made me want a Charlie of my own! Where can I find one? LOL I wanted to watch a movie with them and it just made you just want Charlie to say ok, let's do this! But she didn't know he wanted it too! Funny how that happens! I know you will quickly fall in love with these two carved out characters just as easily as I did. You won't want it to end. Well until you get to the end.

Let me explain. The last few pages I said, now why did she do this? It was all going along so nicely and then all the sudden I couldn't tell who was talking, what the heck was going on? It was rushed through and slapped together. Bleck! Should have been edited with a fine tooth comb and cleaned up a bit. I didn't need to be rushed and it could have closed without the extra junk in my opinion!

That is the only problem I foresaw. I enjoyed it, and you will enjoy it this fall. Perfect book to read, to get you in the mood to bake! Heck, bake some cupcakes and then read while you are waiting for them!

I received a copy of this book for free from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: The Inn at Rose Harbor

The Inn at Rose Harbor: A Novel by Debbie Macomber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

for Macomber is a hit! While she might bring in oldies from the Cedar Cove series, we get a glimpse of some new people in town! All running from something, in a way they help each other. There are so many reviews of this book, I don't want to rehash anything, but I know how much I enjoy Debbie Macomber's writing and I was thoroughly pleased when I read this one. She did not disappoint!

In just a few opening lines, she snags you in and you can't wait to read the next line with giddy anticipation! I treasure each little nugget of wisdom, it is in there! Once we find out a little of each person, then we come full circle to what was the problem and story. I love how she ties everything in, all the while by the end, she is teasing us with another book! I think that is one of my most favorite things about her. You might know a little about what will be coming, but not really!

And I love how she writes letters at the beginning. Debbie Macomber is just a classic writer, always fun and eventful, making it pure joy to read her books. If you haven't read any YET, this is your perfect one to start with! Once you read one, you will want to read all! Happy reading!

I received a copy of this book for free from netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: How to Eat a Cupcake

How to Eat a Cupcake by Meg Donohue
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Annie and Julia used to be great friends. However, when Julia spreads rumors about Annie senior year of high school, which gets Annie in huge trouble, they stop speaking to one another. Annie's mom was the cook for Julia's family but she passed away suddenly one day shortly after the girls went to college.

Annie loves to bake cupcakes and Julia's mom Lolly has asked Annie to cater a luncheon she is having. Julia is engaged but tastes Annie's cupcakes and falls in love. Julia has a splendid idea. She is going to use her money and help Annie start a cupcake shop.

Annie agrees, even though she thinks maybe she is crazy for taking this chance with Julia. There are several mysteries that will keep you hooked. One being where is Annie's mom's cookbook? Another one is, they started Treat in the Mission, not the best neighborhood and someone is vandalizing the shop, writing You are not wanted here and various stuff. Another mystery is what happened in the hospital and why is Julia keeping it a secret?

Lots going on and Donohue keeps you totally engaged every single second! You will love this book and it will also make you crave a delicious cupcake so beware! You won't know at the end who is your favorite character, I loved them all, well all BUT Jake!

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Review: The 13th Day of Christmas

The 13th Day of Christmas by Jason F. Wright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW! Knock my socks off. I stayed up late to finish this book. I could NOT put it down. My first Jason Wright book but it will be the start of a new addiction! You will instantly fall in love with both of the main characters, young Charlee and Ms Marva. I love all the apron talk and the personalities are larger than life.

What is a fun book and should be, also has a HUGE meaning and is much more! We all love Christmas (well most of us!) but on December 26th, do we go back to normal? Jason's point of view is NO. You should remember Jesus the other 364 days. So instead of 12 days of Christmas, there is 13, the day after being the 13th. I love this message. A cute story thrown in with this, Ms Marva and Charlee, BFF's! Grab your box of kleenex though.

This book will make excellent gifts. I know a few people I am going to get it for. Perfect message!

I received a copy of this book for free from net galley in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: Whoever You Are

Whoever You Are by Donna Marie Lanheady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Emily and her brother Eric, take care of the family run nursery while their father is doing chemo treatments. They don't tell him that the business isn't doing that great. However, Emily gets a letter that she has an inheritance which thickens the plot. It turns out, Emily's dad had an affair, Joli got pregnant and then was in a car accident and died. So her dad and her dad's wife (mom) raised her.

So the story goes, everyone finding out and what will Emily do with the inheritance? The storyline is good. Needs a bit of refinement and I really could have taken the gay partnership out. What I really enjoyed is all the very descriptive scenery, as I am from Colorado and loved every minute of the details!

Thanks to the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: Pies and Prejudice

Pies & Prejudice by Heather Vogel Frederick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love these books, I mean how much better can it get to read, and they are discussing books! The girls are growing up, and along with that is change. New high school for some, but the big one was Emma's family going to England for a year! Of course, since her family is across the pond, the book club decides to do Pride and Prejudice.

It is amazing how Frederick builds their story around the book. I loved every minute of it. I think this was my favorite so far, because the girls are growing up, making more choices and also in this book life isn't always tied up neatly in a bow. If I did have a favorite, of course it would be Emma, she is a bookworm like me! I love how her family loves books too. It isn't that way in my family, as my husband despises reading!

In this particular book, the girls have to find their own way, and must realize how to treat others. Each book can stands on its own, however it is better to read them in order.

I love every minute of these, I am bracing myself for the day the series ends!

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Review: Daddy-Long-Legs

Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Classic. Beautiful, fun, easy to read classic!

How I fell in love with this book. Jerusha Abbott has grown up in an asylum, never knowing her own family. A benefactor has paid for her to go to college. There are a few requirements though. She must write once a month and let "him" know how she is doing, with the understanding he will never write back and she will not know who it is.

Jerusha, later known as Judy, sees one of the trustees and he reminder her of a daddy-long-legs, so that is what she refers to her benefactor in her letters as. When she is in a good mood that is! She is a spry young lady and you will get an immense kick out of her!

I read this book after reading one of the mother/daughter book club books by Heather Vogel Frederick, and they were reading it. I love books that talk about books. Can't ask for more!

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Review: Blackberry Winter

Blackberry Winter by Sarah Jio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jio has outdone herself! I am officially a fan. I thoroughly loved The Bungalow so I was super excited to get my hands on Blackberry Winter, and it didn't disappoint.

We go back and forth between present time and 1933. It's May in Seattle and there is a freak winter storm. Vera is a single mother living paycheck to paycheck. She leaves her 3 year old son, Daniel, at home by himself during the nights she has to work and can't find anyone to sit for her.

In the beginning of this freak winter storm in May of 1933, Vera comes home to find Daniel gone. No one cares because she is poor and doesn't come from much.

Back to the present, a freak storm in May -- Claire works for the Seattle Herald comes across this story of a missing boy no one ever pursued. Claire and her husband Ethan lost a child last year.

I won't say any more. You will LOVE the way it all comes together, mystery and everything. I just have to say I really really disliked Ethan most of the book! Jio really outdid herself with this read. I really loved reading and thinking about the bond between mother and child. Beautiful beautiful story!!! I highly recommend to everyone.

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Review: Dear Pen Pal

Dear Pen Pal by Heather Vogel Frederick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One of the best series I think. Each book gets better and better as the girls are growing up.

I love books that talk about books and so the mother-daughter book club has always been a favorite of mine. This year, grade 8 for our favorite girls, changes are in store. Jess has been offered a scholarship to a local girls boarding school and takes it because it seems her parents really wanted her to. Cassidy's mom married Stanley and they are having a baby! Along with the baby coming, Courtney, Cassidy's older sister, will be going to college back in CA where they are from. Megan's family is changing because Gigi, Mrs. Wong's mom, is visiting from Hong Kong. There seems to be a rift between Gigi and Mrs. Wong which creates tension between everyone. Becca is always Becca -- and then there is Emma, with her first love..

Read all about our favorite mother-daughter book club friends, and meet some new ones. Along with all the problems and solutions, we also hear talk about some great books. Off to check out Daddy-Long-Legs NOW!

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Review: No Ordinary Marriage

No Ordinary Marriage: Together for God's Glory by Tim Savage
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First principle of matrimony: we marry for the glory of God. Need I say more? I don't suppose I am glorifying God when I am selfish and don't submit to my husband as He has called me to do.

READ the book, the word submit isn't as ugly as it sounds. A Wife's Spirit chapter deals with a woman's heart. It will leave you feeling a bit unsettled but I am resolved to live for His glory and so I will reread this chapter over and over. Earnest prayer is at the heart of all of it. We can't do it without Him. Seek Him daily and you will reach peaks with your marriage and probably relationships in general.

In A Husband's Love, it deals with the husband and if both work on their own problems instead of worrying about each other, we would all be in a better place.

Let's do as Savage suggests, living our marriage for the glory of the Lord. Please take the challenge with me!

I will hand this book to everyone I know, newlyweds, it would make a great gift! Enjoy it, add it to your bookshelf -- set it next to your Bible, read it with your spouse. I hope to see more marriages healthy and thriving!



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Prairie Flower Farm: A Simple Party.......Just Because!!!!!

Prairie Flower Farm: A Simple Party.......Just Because!!!!!: Hi sweet ladies,  I had this little surprise planned all evening.......then the rain came......then the lightning and thunder came.........

Review: Calling Invisible Women

Calling Invisible Women by Jeanne Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yay Jeanne Ray is back! She is one of my favorite authors so I was glad to see something new.

Calling Invisible Women is not her usual book. Don't get me wrong it is a cute book about invisible women and how invisible are we really. Clover goes invisible and no one in her family seems to notice. When she finds out that there are other women like her and what the cause is they ban together but also try to right some wrongs in this world.

This got me to thinking what I would do if I was invisible. Spy on my kids, try and fight crime? Maybe just enjoy myself! I really loved the whole plane idea. I would hop from plane to plane!

Clover and her band of invisible women are full of laughs and friendship that will leave you feeling all cozy.

Enjoy and please Ms Ray, don't be gone so long!

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Review: Love Anthony

Love Anthony by Lisa Genova
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful cover, and wonderful title, makes you want to know more. So get yourself cozy with a good glass of tea and make sure you have about five hours to read it because you will NOT want to put it down.

It starts off alternating between Olivia and Beth. 2 women who's paths will intersect in an amazing way. Olivia is on Nantucket, living in a cottage her ex-husband and her had purchased but now Olivia is living in it. Beth is married and has 3 girls. In the opening chapters, you will find Beth's husband, Jimmy, cheats on her and Beth doesn't know where to go from here. Olivia struggles with why. Why God was Anthony born and then taken so soon? Why did HE of all people have autism? Why God why?

The alternating between Beth, Olivia AND Anthony is not distracting at all. I thoroughly loved every minute of this book. Autism is a subject I haven't read anything on, and hearing from Anthony's point of view was brillant.

While Beth struggles to find where she wants to go next, she gets back her creative side, and comes up with a fiction book about a young boy with autism. Well, you can guess where everyone intersects at, but the ride is the best. Lisa Genova did a fantastic job weaving all characters into something believable and heart-warming.

Sure to be a huge hit this fall!

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Review: Lola's Secret

Lola's Secret by Monica McInerney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn't read The Alphabet Sisters, and I know I missed out. Now don't get me wrong, you don't have to read it to know what is going on but would have fallen in love with Lola a long time ago. Lola is a spirited older woman with a huge family that comes to her for EVERY problem.

Lola has a few secrets of her own. A previous love and Christmas plans for the hotel when everyone leaves. Life has its way of twisting and turning like we never expect though. Lola's Secret is chalk FULL of secrets, twists, mystery and love -- family is important, and this story is so beyond enjoyable, I can't recommend it enough.

Out of all the characters, Geraldine was my least favorite, her attitude toward my lovely Lola -- Jim should have more of a backbone with his wife, treating his mother like that! Each of the 8 motel guests, those stories are mysteries in themselves, you will love each one. Especially for myself the 3 girls with the parents ugh!

Enjoy this story and check out the other ones by Monica. She is an excellent writer! One to be put on everyone's favorites!

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Review: Angels At The Table

Angels at the Table: A Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy Christmas Story by Debbie Macomber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shirley, Goodness and Mercy are back for another eventful season! And they have a new member of the clan, an apprentice, Will. From Psalm 23:6, " Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever." So there you have it! A new angel in training.

All of our angels mean the best in their actions, but sometimes they don't understand that God gave us humans free will. In addition we are stubborn. So on New Year's Eve when our 3 angels show Will a bit of Earth and he sees two humans that are standing alone and need someone, and "helps" them things are off course. Will has messed up what was already planned. How will our fiercesome foursome fix it? Will Gabriel clip their wings after all the shenanigans they pull?

Lucie and Aren kiss each other on New Year's Eve after "bumping" (with help from Will) into each other. They hit it off and spend 4 hours talking in a local diner. They plan to meet in 7 days to see if they really like each other. But Lucie is unable to make it, her mom had fallen and broke her arm.

They were really supposed to meet when Aren visits Lucie's restaurant and writes a review -- but unknowingly he ends up getting the worst dish yet and writing a review that wasn't too kind. However it isn't under his name but a pen name, Eaton Well. Lucie can't believe the review, Eaton Well is the meanest person she thinks and she would love to tell him, possibly ruining her restaurant like that!

You will find a cute, cozy love story in this gem. However, what struck me is when Will says aren't they supposed to help the ones that are in pain and are suffering. Their answer is they are Prayer Ambassadors and someone has to pray for her. And when he asks well can she? And the answer was that some of us are prayer warriors and others only basically call on God in times of need. How can we really expect God to answer a pray only when we need Him? If someone who only talked to you when they needed something, are we likely to keep wanting to help? Although our Father is not that cruel, sometimes it is out of His hands.

Beautiful CHRISTmas story! Grab yourself a cup of hot cocoa, light a fire and cozy up! You will enjoy the few hours spent reading this delight!

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Review: Miss Me When I'm Gone

Miss Me When I'm Gone: A Novel by Emily Arsenault
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When you read, what do you look for? I love a bit of mystery, a good friendship and maybe some romance. Well this book has 2 out of three. How far would you go for a friend? Would you try and solve who murdered them, while you were pregnant? Well Jamie does just that! Her best friend Gretchen was found at the bottom of some stairs, dead. Who would kill her? Gretchen's mom and dad (aunt and uncle) ask Jamie to be her "literary executor" and read her notebooks and laptop, figure out what Gretchen was up to in her second book.

I loved the mystery, because not only is it a mystery as to who killed Gretchen and why, but also who killed Gretchen's real mother and why. Find that killer and I think you might find Gretchen's killer as well. Thrown in are a bunch of different country singers and songs and various facts. Also another mystery is who is Gretchen's dad. Personally, I thought that one of the candidates would have been the killer.

I won't ruin it for you but if you love a good read, don't delay and purchase this one RIGHT away! Emily Arsenault is a fantastic writer, building up to such a spectacular ending I could have never dreamt up! Hooray for a good writer!

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Review: With My Body

With My Body by Nikki Gemmell
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

VERY painful to read. Many times I wanted to give up but I despise not finishing a book, even if it is terrible. Short little snippets of mindless nonsense fill each page, making me thoroughly confused, bored and restless. A GOOD book should have you wanting to turn each page to find out what is next, this book made me want to pull my hair out, strand by strand and only turn the pages to see it come to an end, the quicker the better.

To even really say what it was about would be a lie. What started out promising, a woman has married and is raising children. We all know after awhile your self feels hidden because you are busy taking care of everyone else and I thought this book was about her discovering and finding it. Not really sure how or why the teenage story snuck in. But it did. And it went downhill quickly.

Maybe for some it might be a journey they understand, but not for this reader. I would have preferred more of something, and for the lesson to match what might be written in that part!

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Review: Smart Girls Get What They Want

Smart Girls Get What They Want by Sarah Strohmeyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Being reviewed as a teenage book, even though it is Sarah Strohmeyer, I had my doubts. First 40 or so pages in I wanted to put it down. However, it ended with a slam dunk for me. Gigi was brilliant, no pun intended! Gigi and her 2 best friends are VERY smart. But what they discover is that might get you somewhere in the adult world, it won't in high school, especially with boys.

When Gigi is thought to have cheated with Mike, even though it wasn't founded it would go in her file, she decides to run for student rep to help overturn these kinds of decisions. Even though no one knows who she is, and she really really detests public speaking. Who would run when they know that if they get up to speak they are going to vomit? Makes for some hilarious and nail biting scenes.

Also, we have some crushes running through the pages between all 3 girls. I am rooting for some in particular, and some not so much. Won't tell though, you have to read to find out who kisses who!! LOL Enjoy, Strohmeyer is wickedly brilliant once again!

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Review: Leaving Egypt

Leaving Egypt: Finding God in the Wilderness Places by Chuck DeGroat
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Grab your Bible, grab this book and prepare to dig in. Chuck DeGroat goes in depth with you, figuring out what your Egypt is, and although painful sometimes to really think of those things, remember one word. GRACE.

I enjoyed the quotes, I enjoyed the Discussion Questions. Talk about looking and examing everything, trying to figure out if you are holding yourself prisoner.

However, my complaints would be, at times I felt as if it was jumping all over the place thoughtwise, and I was reading a lot of repeated quotes etc.

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Review: The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns

The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns by Margaret Dilloway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dilloway really moved into my target zone with How to Be an American Housewife, so I sat and patiently waited when I heard The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns was due to release soon. Getting an early copy was a bonus. Dilloway did it again, and even surpassed my expectations. Gal is a character like none other, like me! Unique, with a dry sense of humor and very candid, you will fall in love INSTANTLY.

Gal is a single woman, who works as a teacher and all of her other time spent pretty much is working with or thinking about her roses. Her kidney failures come into play a bit, but her love of roses comes out instantly. She made me want to run out and work with mine, and find out more.

Gal has an irresponsible sister, who sends her daughter Riley to live with Gal, even though Gal had no heads up. How can Gal take care of a teenager, when she never had any children and with her doing dialysis?

Read this extraordinary book, released just in time for a bit of autumn reading -- Dilloway makes a new bench mark for all authors to reach.

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Review: The Unseen

The Unseen by Katherine Webb
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As always, you have to delve deeper into the book, and once you do that, you get bits and pieces to put a whole puzzle together that Ms Webb has made for us. This time we have the past, 1911 and the present 2011. I sure did LOVE the past! Hester was so intriguing. If I was her I would really have a complex. Why wouldn't Bertie sleep with her? What in the hay!

The present wasn't as interesting but I sure did love the way this bit of mystery, thriller and romance came along. At first I really didn't care for Cat, I was thinking yes, something bad has come into your house but the further I got into the story, the more my dislike passed onto Robin Currant. He is a real toad.

Webb draws you into a story, doesn't give everything up front. You have to work for it, each page getting closer and closer to solving the puzzle. I am forever a fan, she hasn't strayed me wrong yet. Looking forward to her new one coming Nov 22, 2012, A Half Forgotten Song. So if you love her books as much as myself, PREORDER it!!!

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Review: The Sandcastle Girls

The Sandcastle Girls: A Novel by Chris Bohjalian
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bohjalian is back and present for 2012. Written about what he knows best, he has a hit for 2012. How can you not want to cheer Elizabeth and Armen's romance on? We go back and forth from present to past, a sad war story of how their family came to be. Masterfully written, you instantly become mesmorized with each character, and each heartbreaking story.

A lot of the war details go above my head but I still gulped this story in, every word savored like a delicious silky pie. Rich with tons of details that only Bohjalian can accomplish, you will be sad when you read the last word, Hatoun.

Hatoun was a curious girl, who had heard her mother and sisters brutally murdered and taken in by another widow who never had children. Hatoun doesn't talk, but she says it is only because she would be afraid she couldn't stop the sobbing that would come. Each one of these people you come to meet, you will think about for months after you have put it down. Recommend this book to everyone, it is a gem for 2012.

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Review: A Familiar Shore

A Familiar Shore by Jennifer Fromke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Surprise! This book was a huge hit for me. I wasn't too sure at first, a LOT of names, titles and family tree stuff going on in the beginning. But stick with it, I promise it is will be so worth it.

Meg's Popsie asks her to do a favor for her, go meet a friend's family and determine who gets what for his will. At the same time, she finds out Popsie is dying of cancer. So her and her finance, Cody, change the date of their wedding so Popsie can be there. Then she agrees to go to Michigan and help the friend.

Meg is not prepared for what she finds out when she arrives. You be either, and you will love it. From beginning to end, Jennifer Fromke knows what readers love to read.

You will fall in love with Meg and after awhile you know who everyone is and the day will be gone, and you won't even care! Enjoy!

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Review: I Couldn't Love You More

I Couldn't Love You More by Jillian Medoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first novel by Medoff and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Strong women start it out and finish it. I loved each woman, especially Maggie. Sylvia drove me crazy but she is a crucial part of this book. Although this is a longer book, it goes so extremely fast that you won't even notice. It will keep you up all night, especially when the book takes a turn you don't expect.

What EVERY reader loves I tell you! This reader anyway. Eliot is a woman after my own heart. I love everything about her, from beginning to end. Stepchildren are a hard lot and when you add one children together what a creation. I have a good picture of Grant in my mind though.

This will be a good book to read at the beach. Especially with the cover it really screams READ ME AT THE BEACH.

I really didn't want to write a review that says everything that happens in the book, I despise spoilers. So I will just leave you with my generic thoughts and ramblings, but pick it up. Put it in your bag and read it. It is one of those books where after you read it, you look at the world and wonder why it hasn't stopped with what you just read. Is that clear as mud? ;)

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Review: Wife 22

Wife 22 by Melanie Gideon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alice Buckle from the very beginning is a spunky, enjoyable main character. She teaches theater at a local elementary school, part time. William and Alice have 2 children, one boy and one girl. William and Alice have been together forever. So maybe the newness has worn off. Alice received an email asking if she would participate in a marriage survey. For $1000, why not!

However, Alice thinks she is falling for Researcher 101 --- Wife 22 to be exact as she is known. In cute little conversations and snippets they converse back and forth through emails and eventually start talking on facebook as well.

Lots will be revealed when you read it, as Alice and William as well search themselves and what they are really looking for. It might just be right in front of them!

Good writing, loved the modern day email and facebook talk! Perfect for these days. Alice was such an endearing character to me, I fell in love instantly.

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Review: Building Family Ties

Faithful Families: Building Family Ties with Faith, Love, & Laughter by Dave Stone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am surprised that I didn't post my review! I loved this book, I read it in a couple of hours. Short, but tons of points, too many to list here but SO important as families and parents today.

There were so many good suggestions I tell everyone that I know to read this book. It made me say duh why didn't I think of that? Super easy, nothing too complicated that is life changing --

Building your family with the right foundation, leaves it sturdy and secure, something we all need in this life.

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Teaser Tuesdays

*Grab your current read. *Open to a random page. *Share two "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page. *BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! You don't want to ruin the book for others. *Share the title and author too, so other TT participants can add it to their TBR lists if they like your teaser. Here is mine from I Couldn't Love You More by Jillian Medoff Then, because I think we're finished, I grab linen from the closet to make a bed for Grant in another room, since I'm sure he doesn't want to sleepw with me in this one. It doesn't dawn on me until I'm holding a stack of sheets that there's no need for him to sleep in this house at all. Wowzers.. now that sounds good. Must go read!

Review: The Legacy

The Legacy by Katherine Webb
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Why I waited so long to read this book I will never know. I had tried to pick it up a couple of times, but got lost right away with this character and that, and slipping back and forth between 1902 and present day. However what started out slow, ended up keeping me up all night finishing it. And I couldn't be more pleased.

Present day has 2 sisters, having to come back to the family home for a short visit. Neither sister wants to stay, but in their grandmother's will she says they both have to live in it, or neither gets it.

But as we go back in time to 1902, we meet Caroline. She escapes her aunt's clutches and marries Corin. Corin is not what Aunt Bathila wanted for her niece. But Caroline is in love. So she goes out west and settles as a rancher's wife. But Caroline has no idea what she is doing.

Modern day, the 2 sisters, Erica and Beth are still reeling from their cousin's disappearance many years ago. Henry just disappeared. I bet everyone always wondered if it was the travelers that have been squatting on the property for ages.

Henry's disappearance, Beth's suicidal feelings, a mysterious baby boy, find out what all of this means and more when you read Webb's captivating first novel. I found myself devouring each page as if it was the air I need. I loved this book! Read it and see if you don't find yourself crying out for more!

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It's Monday. What are you reading?

Monday Pictures @ dazzlejunction.com Good Monday morning! Hope everyone had a blessed weekend. What are you reading today? I am reading The Legacy by Katherine Webb. Figured I best read it, she seems to be an author to watch these days! I have The Unseen in my pile too, AND she has a new one coming out this month too. Blessed day all, can't wait to hear what you are reading!

Review: Healing Hearts

Healing Hearts: A Collection Of Amish Romances by Beth Wiseman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amish fiction as only Beth Wiseman can write. Deeply thought provoking, fun and a pure joy to read always. Healing Hearts is a 3 part book. Each a different story that has been released all together, for one large reading pleasure.

In the first book, A Choice to Forgive, Lydia married and lived with Elam for 15 years. Lydia was engaged to Elam's brother, Daniel, but on Christmas Eve many years before he backed out. Elam is gone, and Daniel suddenly comes back.

Daniel is baptized back into the faith, and everyone but Lydia knows what really happened on that fateful Christmas Eve. Even after Lydia finds out, will she truly be able to forgive Daniel, and maybe Elam?

In the second story, A Change of Heart, Leah is a spirited 18 year old. Leah is very spirited and not like most young ladies of the faith. She can't cook, sew or garden worth a lick. But God has blessed her with another very special gift. The gift of writing. Leah's folks, especially her dad thinks Leah will always live with them if she doesn't put aside this silly writing stuff and concentrate on trying to be a good wife. However, Aaron has his eyes on Leah, and he knows she isn't good at any of that stuff. Will everyone have a change of heart about what is really important?

And finally, we have Healing Hearts. Levina and Naaman have been married for 30 years. The summer before the current one, Naaman says he was going to visit his relatives in Ohio, not coming back for a year. Why? Why did he do this? Read this beautiful story as Levina, their kinner and the community wrestle with this, and forgiveness.

All the stories have a theme. A theme of love, forgiveness and God is bigger than all of us. Beth Wiseman is such a talented writer. I see Leah being Beth quite a bit. Each one of these stories will leave you wanting to apply them to your own life and gobbling up more of Wisemans' books!

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Review: Five Bells

Five Bells: A Novel by Gail Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ok I must say I have no clue about what went on in this book. At first I had a hard time getting into it, and I picked up and put it down several times. But I forced myself to finish it today. And I flew through it!

I know we are following 4 different people. All converging on the same area in Australia. Each with their own things to sort through. Of course. But it was brilliantly written! I loved each one of the characters, even Catherine. My favorite though was Pei Xing. I loved her spirit. I was named after Tonya in Dr. Zhivago so that drew me in even more.

I felt so deflated when James and Ellie were sitting at the table, I was begging James, TELL HER JUST DO IT! (Side note, one daughter of mine is named Ellie so I loved that too) I could feel their passion, their own pain about what happened between them. And James chickened out. Didn't know what to say. Dang it James!

Someone said all these people were depressed, but I didn't get that after reading through it more. Of course everyone struggles, but there were only moments.

Like I said, I am probably not one to be commenting on a book so deep, but from this reviewer's point of view, I loved EVERY single stinkin minute of this book and I am sad that it came to an end.

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Review: Finding Our Way Home

Finding Our Way Home: A Novel by Charlene Ann Baumbich
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When we come upon this magificent story, we have Evelyn a young lady, living in Sasha's home, being a caretaker. Sasha is a famous ballet dancer who was injured, probably to never dance again. Evelyn is a spirited young lady. You will love her from the very beginning. Both ladies you will love, but Sasha takes awhile for her to grow on you!

Both going through different problems; Sasha not talking to her husband/dance partner or best friend since the accident. And Evelyn, Evelyn is engaged to a playboy. Didn't like Jorden from the get-go. But together they make a wonderful team and can concur the world!

I loved this book, I didn't want to sleep last night and I looked forward to picking it up this morning to finish. I love the spirit and the resounding word throughout the book, GRACE. Finding our way home, each of us, our own paths, but perhaps together as well.

Charlene Ann Baumbich is a fantastic writer, one I have fallen in love with so quickly. I want to read every one of her books now. Thanks Ms. Baumbich you have created a unique and magical place.

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Review: Picture This

Picture This: A Novel by Jacqueline Sheehan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh how I wish I had read Lost & Found first. Might have given me more of a background. But it is what it is, and so I find Rocky adjusting to her husband Bob dying suddenly and leaving her a widow. In this book, a girl calls Rocky claiming Bob was her dad. Natalie appears to have had a rough childhood, being tossed to and fro from one foster home to another.

On a whim, wanting Natalie to really be Bob's unclaimed daughter, she buys a house on the island badly in need of repair. Much like Natalie, maybe Rocky thinks she can fix the house and Natalie and have a daughter, like she always wanted.

The dog that saved Rocky, from Lost and Found, Cooper reads humans. He loves Rocky of course, and a 17 year old neighbor, Melissa. But he gets a weird feeling from this Natalie girl. When Melissa spies Natalie stealing jewelry, she knew there was something wrong with who Natalie is claiming she is. But what is it?

I don't want to give anything here, so pick this thrilling book up asap. The first hundred pages I was a bit lost and bored, but after that I couldn't put it down. Sucked me right in. So if you have been wondering where I was at, it was stuck in my chair with this book! Go NOW, get it!

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Review: The Ingredients of Gumbo

The Ingredients of Gumbo: Funny, loving stories about a Southern family by Julia Schuster
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

Nonsense. Complete babbling and nonsense. At first, I thought, ok this will be interesting to see where it is going. And where did it go? All over the place, this way and that, with no clear direction.

I don't mind if something is made up but this was so this way and that -- The very last story was worth reading but don't waste your time for one little blurb.

I am not one for poems either so they really weren't enjoyable for me. The pictures, some were drawn nicely, others not so much.

Really, if you want something halfway worth understanding, don't bother.

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Review: The Encyclopedia of Me

The Encyclopedia of Me by Karen Rivers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So very fun. Young girls are going to get a HUGE kick out of Tink, or Is, or Isadora.. whatever it is she ends up wanting to be called.

Isadora is an 8th grade girl, who is very vibrant, witty and engaging. I loved her personality, she is someone most girls will identify with. She lives with her parents and 2 brothers. One of has autism which leaves the family stressed and a bit broken. But they all lean on each other, and Tink will have you laughing out loud.

Karen Rivers has a wonderful talent, one I hope she continues -- This book will be hot this fall when kids are going back to school. I know I am going to recommend it to everyone I know!

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Review: Wednesdays Were Pretty Normal

Wednesdays were Pretty Normal: A Boy, Cancer, And God by Michael Kelley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Normal, how normal could life be if your 2 year old son was diagnoased with leuekmia? Michael Kelley opens up about his struggles with his faith in God once his son Joshua was diagnosed and they moved through treatments and beyond.

He clearly states what passages he read, trying to find out why God would let this happen. Why wasn't God showing up to heal Joshua and make everything right again? Was it because Michael and his wife didn't truly have faith?

Read their story of God's message to all of us with struggles. I think when he said they felt like they were walking through quicksand and saw one set of footprints, it was God's, He was carrying them. He carries us through these trials.

If He brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

Blessings to the Kelley family. I loved this heartwarming, honest and truthful story of your sincere struggles and coming to realize where God really was.

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Review: The Garden of Happy Endings

The Garden of Happy Endings by Barbara O'Neal
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was blown away with this book. My first O'Neal .. but it won't be my last.

Elsa is a minister in the Unity church. She loves her congregation but experiences heartbreak and feels she can't hear God any more and really where was He when one of her own, a 14 year old girl, Kiki was murdered? Why would a loving God let something so bad happen? So Elsa is asked to take a break and she goes back home, to Pueblo. To Joaquin, a man Elsa was engaged to but felt he was called to be a priest instead of marrying her. And why would Elsa's God let that happen too?

Elsa knows that the best way to get get through your own problems is to help others. So that is where she starts, helping out in Joaquin's parish with the soup kitchen day, which grows into helping making a sore ugly area behind the church into a community garden. A gentleman friend of Joaquin's, Deacon, helps as well.

Interwoven in the story is also Elsa's sister, Tasmin, who's life is falling apart when her husband goes missing, saying he was involved in a Ponzi scheme. Everything Tasmin knew, her nice cush life is taken from her, only allowing to take her personal items and leave her dream house.

You will find out how Elsa comes to terms with bad things that sometimes happen in our lives as well as her sister Tasmin and a whole host of other characters you will come to love.

Need I say more? GO go now and get the book... Don't wait, you don't want to miss out on this one!



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Review: The Lifeguard

The Lifeguard by Deborah Blumenthal
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Good. Average. For YA fiction, this was a good book. I think young girls will enjoy it immensely, it is right on their level. A lot of babble, and writings between best friends that will have their attention. And a hot guy to boot.

A lot is going on in Sirena's life. Besides being a teenage girl, her parents are getting divorced so instead of sending her to camp this year, she gets to go to Rhode Island and stay with her aunt Ellie.

What Sirena didn't count on is being taken with Pilot, a local teenage lifeguard. Pilot seems to not like Sirena though, but she can't help but be drawn to him.

I think this book is good, not a to-die-for book but a good light, beach read. I gave it three stars because I felt really rushed in parts and unclear as to what was happening, especially when Sirena was in the hospital. My teenage daughters already requested this book after hearing me talk about it though, and face it, they loved the cover!

I received a copy of this for free from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: Midnight Promises

Midnight Promises by Sherryl Woods
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a HUGE Sherryl Woods fan, and I love the Sweet Magnolias, so I was excited to get my hands on the latest. I have missed them. Woods builds places where you feel like you are home, no matter which town we are visiting.

Maybe they are predictable, maybe they are sappy, but I can never get enough.

So much goes on each one, but this one focused on Karen and Elliot. Newly married, Karen has baggage with her from a previous relationship, not being able to trust. Elliot is such a wonderful stepfather and husband but is he keeping secrets about the possibility of opening a gym with some of the husbands of the Sweet Magnolias?

And then there is sweet ole Frances who's memory seems to be slipping a bit. I was howling when the older Magnolias had a margarita night. Too priceless!

Enjoy, it felt like a visit home.

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Review: God, Girls, and Guys

God, Girls, and Guys: Answers to Questions on Dating and Relationships by Robin Marsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Glad I read it, and even more glad I read it with my 3 girls. -- Lots of information and thoughts I know they thought about. I appreciate both points of view, that is different than most books. The personal reflection questions will lead girls to make life-changing decisions, and for that I do believe this book would make an excellent gift.

I gave this book only 4 stars because it seemed a bit forced or rushed at times. What made me change my mind from 3 stars to 4 is the EXCELLENT small group guide at the end. PERFECT!!! I would buy this book for that alone is priceless.

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Review: Not a Fan, Teen Edition

Not a Fan: Teen Edition: What Does It Mean to Really Follow Jesus? by Kyle Idleman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I die daily. One of the many thoughts in this book. Are you a fan or a follower?

Matthew 7:23 "Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!" (NIV) Many THINK they are followers but a good way to know, one anyway is what have you lost as you are following Jesus Christ? Or do you hold back from Him?

Kyle gives so many different thoughts and examples, many will have the reader cringing, saying oh my this is me. You really need to search yourself, find out if you are a follower or just an enthusiastic fan.

I know for myself what an immense blessing this book has been. I want to be a commited follower, taking up my cross daily, dying daily so I can live for Him.

Please become a follower, no one wants to be a crazy fan, half in!

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Review: Little Night

Little Night: A Novel by Luanne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Anne and Clare are sisters who do everything together. That is until Anne meets Frederik and turns Anne against her sister. Really all of her family. She isn't allowed to see any of them.

Until one day when Clare makes a surprise visit -- She convinces Anne to pack up and leave him, after seeing bruises on her sister.

But just as they are packing, Frederik comes home, tries to strangle Anne, so Clare takes a hot log out of the fire and hits him with it. He doesn't die, but he does get Clare in trouble. BIG trouble. 2 years in prison.

They hadn't seen each other or spoken since, 18 years later. That is, until Grit, Anne and Frederik's daughter shows up suddenly at Clare's. Who knows what Grit really wants. Why is she there? Where is the rest of the family?

This book was mysterious and enjoyable. Without adding so much detail about the owls and stuff, it was fun to read. Sometimes an author can bore you with too much detail!

I gave it four stars because the ending fell flat for me personally. But others might have a different opinion and it was enjoyable!

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Review: The Well-Lived Laugh

The Well-Lived Laugh: Lighthearted Perspectives to Lighten Your Life by Rachel St. John-Gilbert
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Lighthearted indeed! I loved the quotes -- each one I wanted to tell someone, anyone what it was. However, some of this book left me feeling flat. Of course everyone's perspectives are different, but where are the editors when you need them? Pure rambling in some parts.

I think if you take this book with a light heart and enjoy it for what it is, you will come away with something. Might only be one thing.

A little teeny bit I could say, yes yes I understand and I feel like that. However, I couldn't relate to any of it as much as I wanted to.

Sincerely editing would have made this book from a bit dull to very entertaining!

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It's Monday. What will you be reading?

Monday Pictures It's Monday! (soon anyway) So what will you be reading this week? I will be reading - Wife 22 by Melanie Gideon - Little Night by Luanne Rice In the middle with both books. Look forward to sharing my thoughts with you on them. Have a fantabulous Monday! -- Tonya --

Review: Reckless Heart

Reckless Heart by Amy Clipston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved it! I really got into it after the first 70 pages. Of course, you can predict it but it was VERY enjoyable.

Lydia's younger sister Ruthie has been ill, and they find out she has cancer -- So their mom and sister have to stay at the hospital for treatments. So that leaves a lot of the responsibilities up to Lydia. She works at the family bakery part time and at the school part time too. So Lydia is feeling a bit overwhelmed.

The one boy, Joshua, Lydia has liked a long time seems to want nothing to do with her anymore.


When Barbie the main teacher at the school sees Lydia being friendly with an English boy, she thinks the worst possible thing and spreads the rumor too! Also Lydia has a secret, she snuck off and drank a beer and lied about it.

Find how it all pans out with God's help!

This book was VERY enjoyable. The only thing I didn't enjoy was a ton of Amish dialect, and half the time I couldn't figure out what they meant. Also, sometimes the story was a bit stilted, didn't flow as well.

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Review: The Passion and the Power

The Passion and The POWER: A Mother's Journey by Carolyn Grace
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Wow, where do I begin? This book is like a train wreck, painful to watch, but unable to look away. At first I wanted to stop reading, about 70 pages in, I couldn't put it down. I was just more and more amazed at what the boys would do next.

No doubt Carolyn and her husband love their boys. Any parent would probably go to the ends of the earth for their children. BUT, there comes a point where you say enough is enough, you are of age and you got yourself into this mess. I can't allow you to harm me physically, emotionally or damage my life any more. TOUGH LOVE. One word, enabling.

I was expecting at some point Carolyn and Bill would say enough, call on God, and say sink or the boys had to figure it out for themselves. I hope in the next book you have come to that point though.

I gave it three stars, one because I was disappointed they haven't used tough love and two because this book could be refined a bit and not so much rambling. I don't know that an editor touched this book.

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Review: Tough Guys and Drama Queens

Tough Guys and Drama Queens: How Not to Get Blindsided by Your Child's Teen Years by Mark Gregston What a book! So much to think about. I could go over and over this book with a fine tooth comb many times. Mark is coming from the perspective of a grandparent, having already raised his children. He also works with youth so he knows a bit about teenagers if you will. As parents, yes we need to pick our battles. Yes without relationship it breeds rebellion. Lots of things I thought already I maybe needed to change or work on, so that clarified it for me. But I don't believe in changing or lowering my expectations or certain rules because, hey they are going to do it anyway. None of us in our household have cell phones. Don't need them! If the kids turn 18 and can pay for it, go for it. They don't need to be texting or talking all hours of the night. My only pet peeve about the book. Get it, read it, bookmark it... give copies to others. Your relationship with your children, your spouse and others will improve greatly I bet!

Review: Summer Breeze

Summer Breeze by Nancy Thayer
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Looking for an entertaining, grabbing beach read? Keep looking. This one won't be it.

Nancy Thayer has many other books, such as Beachcombers, Summer House, any of them really. This one missed the mark, greatly.

I felt a total disconnect immediately. Such a rush cast of characters at the beginning, with absolutely NO depth whatsoever. When the 3 become friends so quickly after one evening of drinks, I said what. What is that! The conversations are terrible. I detested every character. I can't tell you which one I hated worse of the girls, and the guys, Slade and Ben. Bleck!

Morgan and Josh's marriage? Double bleck.

Do yourself a favor, save yourself time, and pick up one of her older ones!

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