What a unique and promising start to Jody Hedlund’s new series! “Calling on the Matchmaker” is the first book in the “A Shanahan Match” saga, and I am very much looking forward to more installments about this family. Continue reading
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A Charming and Gentle Story – Guest Review by Hayley
The Summers sisters return to us in the second book of the “On Devonshire Shores” series. Emily Summers is the main focus of this novel, although we do get to check in with Sarah as well, from time to time.
I greatly enjoyed the history in this book, with much of the story involving the Duke and Duchess of Kent (parents of the future Queen Victoria) and their historic visit to Sidmouth. Although the visit ends tragically, the history was fascinating, as well as the effect that royal visitors had for the residents of Sidmouth. Continue reading
Powerful and Amazing
Oh how I love everything about this new Bible study! “Our Father: A Study of the Lord’s Prayer” by Becky Harling is a 6-week dive deep into the well known verses of Matthew 6:9-13. Through the lessons of this book, organized into 5 days of study each week, we uncover and discover so much about the heart of God and how He wants and invites us to pray. Through this we deepen and enrich our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Continue reading
A Memorable Sequel Story!
I enjoyed the first story in Amanda Cabot’s “Secrets of Sweetwater Crossing” series, so it was a given that I’d have to give the second installment a try. “Against the Wind” tells the story of the youngest Vaughn daughter, Louisa, and her return to the town where she grew up. Picking up where the last novel left off, we jump right into the thick of things in the aftermath of the town doctor’s death. Will Louisa be able to fill his shoes in caring for the health of the community members, or will the fact that she’s a woman deter them from reaching out to her for help…? Continue reading
A Favorite Book Of The Year – Guest Review by Hayley
My favourite books are the ones that have a little bit of everything on the emotional spectrum. A story that captures laughter, tears, love, pain and everything in between are the ones that I remember the most. “On Moonberry Lake” is definitely one of those.
It was, quite simply, a beautiful book. There are some books that just make you feel good and “lifted up” when you read them. For me, I found that this book evoked a sense of calm that was just what I needed at the time. Which, oddly enough, is much like the theme of the story itself. People come to Moonberry Lake, and find just what they need to heal their hearts. Continue reading
This Story Is Like Beautiful, Everyday-Ordinary Poetry
What an unexpected, beautiful story this was, oh my goodness! “The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass” by Katie Powner is one of the most heartfelt books I’ve read in awhile. I cried, I laughed, I could barely put it down to go to sleep – seriously. Continue reading
We Know Christmas Is Around The Corner When… Melody Carlson’s New Holiday Novella Releases!
We know that Christmas is right around the corner when Melody Carlson’s annual holiday novella releases! This year we journey overseas in “A Royal Christmas”, as American-born, law-student Adelaide discovers that she’s the daughter of a European king who wishes to meet her… Continue reading
Susie Finkbeiner Hits A Home Run
Susie Finkbeiner has a way with words that is all at once nostalgic and hopeful, artistic yet simplistic, raw and so very tender. Published by Revell in the summer of 2023, “The All American” is a charming story that you won’t want to miss. The Hardings felt like my neighbors by the time I reached the mid-way point, and by the end they had become family. Continue reading
Wild West Meets Old Fashioned Fairy Tales In Karen Witemeyer’s New Series!
It truly doesn’t get any better than this, folks! Wild West meets old-fashioned fairy tale in the incredible Karen Witemeyer’s newest release from Bethany House: “Fairest of Heart”! As the first story in the “Texas Ever After” series, this tale includes all the signature qualities of a well-told western, but with a twist…. The foundational plot is straight from the tradition of a classic fairy tale we all know and love; Snow White and the Seven Dwarves! Continue reading
Can You Believe, The Ninth Hope Harbor Novel Is Here!
My summer would not be complete without a visit to the seaside town of Hope Harbor, ‘where hearts heal… and love blooms.’ (And where Charlie’s fish tacos make my mouth water with every mention!) Irene Hannon has been writing these stories for 9 years now, can you believe it? Yes, “Windswept Way” is the 9th annual installment in the “Hope Harbor” series, and we have already been promised that a 10th novel is in the works for spring of 2024. (Hurray!) Continue reading
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