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 Superb Resource
I read Scott Kedersha’s book “Ready or Knot” several years ago, and so I was excited to discover the newly released companion entitled “The Ready or Knot Prayer Guide: 100 Prayers for Dating and Engaged Couples”. This is a superb little book that will be so helpful for anyone in a serious relationship, and I highly recommend it. Continue reading
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
Gripping, Horrifying, And Very Powerful
“The Warsaw Sisters” by Amanda Barratt is a beautiful story that was, for me, also very unexpected. It is in the Christian Historical Fiction genre so I thought I knew what I was getting into, but that was not the case. It is an extremely powerful and well-written tale, that much is certain. The depth and emotion and historical truth of it is quite astounding, in fact. But it is also VERY graphic, and the depictions about the horrors of war will likely stay with me for a very long time. This was the author’s intention, of course, to impress upon our imaginations the reality of what happened in Poland during the Second World War. I’m not sorry I read it, I just wasn’t prepared for it. And that’s my own fault. 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
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
A Fascinating Saga Begins
And just when I thought I couldn’t love Kimberley Woodhouse’s books any more than I already did…. She releases a showstopper called “The Secrets Beneath”! This story is truly incredible, both for it’s unique portrayal of paleontology in the 1800s and it’s richly drawn characters that never cease to surprise. 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
A Unique, Heavy, Beautiful Experience – Guest Review by Hayley
“The Words We Lost” is the latest gem from Nicole Deese. It’s a powerful and unique reading experience for many reasons.
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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