Success On Your Own Terms by James B. Rosseau, Sr. promises to teach readers how to ‘Fire Up Your Passion, Ignite Your Career, and Create an Amazing Life’. By detailing the journey of the author from his beginnings in an under-privileged and under-represented group, to becoming a leading executive in two Fortune 100 companies, this book certainly stands by its promise. Using 6 key strategies to serve as the foundation of his message, Continue reading
Karen Witemeyer Never Disappoints
She’s done it again! Karen Witemeyer has once again crafted a delightful historical romance set in her signature blend of western adventure and sweet relationships between vivid characters. If you have enjoyed any of her half-dozen other novels, her newest release – A Worthy Pursuit – is not to be missed.
So much could be said about this book… With an intricate and memorable plot, primary and secondary characters who ALL seem to walk off the page, and a rugged setting, each element combines to make this title impossible to resist. Continue reading
A Special Guest Review by My Mom, Tracy
Stronger: How Hard Times Reveal God’s Greatest Power by Clayton King is for:
- Anyone who wants to know Christ
- Anyone who has given their lives to Christ
- Anyone who has prayed in the name of Jesus to use them according to His will
- Anyone who is following Christ with their whole heart and also going through the toughest times of their lives
The author of Stronger, Clayton King, deserves much praise for his honesty and real-to-life words. He pulls no punches and lets you in to see some of his innermost thoughts, feelings, and pain. I personally know how extremely difficult this is to do. Yet Clayton does, and the reader is much better off for it. Continue reading
Heart-wrenching and Dramatic – a guest-post by Hayley!
Title: Irish Meadows
Author: Susan Anne Mason
Publishing House/Publication Date: Bethany House/June, 2015
Genres: Christian Historical Romance
Time Period: 1911
Number of Pages: 375
Series: Book #1 in the ‘Courage to Dream’ series
You should read this book if you… Love drama. While not a particularly adventurous book, Irish Meadows is very dramatic when it comes to matters of the heart… or in this case, four different hearts! The poor characters journey through such heartache that we can feel their pain, and eventually begin to wonder if the agony will ever end! We are not disappointed however, for the ideal happy ending awaits us as we near the end, with one particularly happy surprise to provide the cherry on top. Continue reading
A Beautiful Guide to Creating the Home of Our Dreams
“Create the home of your dreams, right where you are.”
With these words, author Melissa Michaels (of The Inspired Room blog) invites us to step inside the pages of her exceptional new book, ‘Love the Home You Have: Simple Ways to Embrace Your Style, Get Organized, and Delight in Where You Are’. From cover to cover of this delightful book, you will undoubtedly learn how to accomplish each of these objectives, and so much more besides!
Written in a warm, inviting manner, this charming book overflows not only with 
practical wisdom, humor and insight, but also with full-page inserts of inspirational quotations, bullet-point tips, and adorable images – all thoughtfully designed to help you find contentment by loving the home you have. Continue reading
An Unforgettable Adventure!
Are you ready for the fictitious experience of a lifetime? If you are an adventurer at heart, get set to be carried back in time to the middle ages, to the realm of Wyndeshire in England, where the forest holds secrets that are about to be revealed…
Dauntless, the first book in the Valiant Hearts series by Dina L. Sleiman, is an exhilarating, heart-wrenching tale reminiscent of the legend of Robin Hood. Written for a young adult audience, I strongly believe that readers of any age who enjoy compelling tales of adventure will find it impossible to put down. Just a few delightful aspects include: Continue reading
Study History through Fiction!
Title: To Capture Her Heart
Author: Rebecca DeMarino
Publishing House/Publication Date: Revell/July, 2015
Genres: Historical Fiction; Inspirational Romance
Time Period: 1653 (Age of Enlightenment & Expansionism)
Number of Pages: 352
Series: Book #2 in the ‘The Southold Chronicles’ series
You should read this book if… You enjoy historical novels heavily based on factual, biographical information. Also, for readers who enjoy chronological 
organization in a series, this story ties in closely with the first book of ‘The Southold Chronicles’, entitled ‘A Place in His Heart’. Continue reading
Become a Coloring-book Enthusiast with Doodle Art Alley!
Does drawing, scribbling, coloring and doodling bring back fond memories of your childhood? Perhaps now is the time to give it a try once again! With coloring books designed specially for adults making a splash in the book market today, more and more people of all ages are discovering the benefits of coloring in their lives.
Samantha Snyder, founder of Doodle Art Alley, has taken the idea of doodling a step farther. In 2008, she began designing one-of-a-kind coloring pages of inspirational quotes, sayings, proverbs, and words incorporated into images that are just plain fun to color! More recently, Samantha began publishing collections of more intricate coloring pages, forming the series of Doodle Art Alley Books. The first book in the series, ‘Imagination Will Take You Anywhere’, contains 50 doodle art images including quotes from Emily Dickinson, Ralph Waldo Emerson and William Shakespeare, and motivational words such as FAITH, COURAGE, HOPE, and CREATE. Continue reading
A Heart-Pumping Story of Suspense – With a Foundation of Faith!
Title: Gone Without a Trace
Author: Patricia Bradley
Publishing House/Publication Date: Revell/July, 2015
Genres: Christian Fiction; Romantic Suspense
Time Period: Modern Day
Number of Pages: 336
Series: Book #3 in the ‘Logan Point’ series
You should read this book if… You enjoy stories filled with suspense, heart-pumping action, mystery, and a little romance, too. Added to this exciting mixture is the underlying structure of Christian faith, meaning that if this book were a movie, it would not be rated R! Also, if readers have enjoyed the previous two 
books in the series, this story will provide an enjoyable visit with numerous recurring characters (although it does not seem necessary to read the books in order). Continue reading
Captivating and Emotional – A Story You Won’t Soon Forget!
Title: Love’s Rescue
Author: Christine Johnson
Publishing House/Publication Date: Revell/June, 2015
Genres: Christian Fiction; Historical Romance
Time Period: 1850 (pre-Civil War Era)
Number of Pages: 352
Series: Book #1 in the ‘Keys of Promise’ series
You should read this book if… You enjoy captivating, historically detailed stories of drama and suspense combined with unique and unusual settings – and compelling characters that steal your heart from the first chapter. At the same time, this book will also appeal to readers who enjoy a beautiful and emotional portrayal of true love, complete with sweet and tender moments mixed with heartache. Continue reading
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