You know “that kid” in school who everyone hated because they messed up the grading curve with their 99% on the test? If books were students, Amanda Wen’s debut novel, Roots of Wood and Stone, is “that kid”. And with books, you want to read the book that is “that […]
“The opposite of fear is not courage. The opposite of fear is faith.” – Kristof – Shadows of the White City When her adopted daughter went missing, Sylvie had to learn to trust God and His goodness. To trust Him even when circumstances appeared so bleak. Jocelyn Green depicted her […]
A Philistine woman who worships Yahweh alone. A Levite who doubts the Lord keeps His promises. Which is right? I have often wondered just how the writer of I Samuel knew what happened in the five cities of the Philistines during the time the Ark of the Covenant resided there. […]
Though he was only a new believer, Tait lived his faith. I’m not saying he was perfect – he wasn’t. Yet he had strong convictions that he worked to live out. Every day. Not only did he take Eden, a complete stranger into his house because she was in need […]
When Joanna discovers a mysterious woman, unconscious on the stairs to her apartment, her life begins to change in ways she never would have imagined. Secrets long kept are revealed as the mystery about the identity of this woman remains concealed. Then, when it appears Joanna is now in danger, […]
This was a fun series from a new-to-me author. I really liked the way the author spent plenty of time on each scene, developing it well and letting it come to its natural conclusion. There was plenty of time for real-life to take place. Norah was caught completely off guard […]
Finding the Road Home simply made me smile! It is everything a sweet romance should be. Heart-warming. Funny. Sweet. Add just a pinch of conflict and there you have it! I loved Mitch! This cowboy-police chief had sacrificed himself to raise his five younger siblings when their mom died and […]
I’ve been looking forward to reading The Land Beneath Us, but now that I’ve finished, I’m a little sad this wonderful series has concluded. So now that I know how things worked out – I’m so glad!! It was the perfect conclusion. I even got teary at the end. I […]
The Point Loma Lighthouse outside of the San Diego Bay is the first one I have ever visited. Since then, I have visited lighthouses all along the West Coast and even one at the southern-most tip of Africa. The purpose of lighthouses is to warn ships of danger, especially at […]
Assumptions are terribly dangerous. Yet we make them all the time. We ascribe motives to people, read things into what they say. . . And usually, when we do this, we assume the worst. Why are we so quick to think people don’t mean what they say? Life changed dramatically […]
Welcome to the spotlight for A Cowboy in Shepherd’s Crossing! Enjoy reading about it now, read the preview and be sure to come back on January 16 to see my thoughts on this book. Tour Giveaway (1) winner will receive (US only): all 3 Shepherd’s Crossing books (Her Cowboy Reunion, […]
I had not known of author Rachel J. Good at this time last year, and yet I have now read four of her books. She has a way of introducing very interesting aspects of Amish life. Kyle struggled with guilt and grief from his past. And he dealt with pride […]