Book Review

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Over the Edge

By Irene Hannon

MY REVIEW

I’ve read very few books by this author-maybe one. My daughter collects this author so I grabbed up the book. I really enjoyed this suspense novel. It took a couple chapters to get hooked, but once I was hooked-I read it in one sitting!

I really liked the main characters in the book. They were believable and relatable. I enjoyed the slower moving relationship building too, which tends to be a bit fast paced in many suspense novels. There are fantastic secondary characters as well. This book was the second in the series, but it was great as a stand-alone.

I enjoyed the faith theme and the twist and turns with the characters. The suspense part is definitely interesting. I had figured most out, but there was one that quite surprised me upon the revelation. I’m glad I chose to try this author, and it probably won’t be my last. I definitely recommend this story.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Waiting for Christmas

By Lynn Austin

MY REVIEW

Waiting for Christmas is a sequel to the terrific novel All My Secrets. I so enjoyed this lovely story. It was wonderful to re-visit the characters.

The added characters to this novella are really well done. I’m generally not a big fan of novellas, but I really enjoyed this one since I had already met the main characters. The author did a fabulous job of introducing the readers to the new characters, though, making the read cozy and so well written.

It’s a charming, warm story filled with the spirit of Christmas. Adelaide gets to really experience so many joys of the season that money just cannot buy. Howard loves showing his lovely wife the joys he experienced at Christmas time. I love children in stories so adding in children was just a super sweet treat on top of a lovely story.

It’s a wonderful novella that brings out the joy and meaning of Christmas. I highly recommend it.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Unstuck

By Abigail Brown

MY REVIEW

Unstuck is a wonderful read. It combines a biography of a woman with dystonia and a different kind of Bible/personal study all in one. This is a very personal journey of the author’s struggle with her doubts and negativity surrounding her chronic illness.

I have generalized genetic dystonia so I can really relate, but I would recommend this book to anyone who struggles with a Chronic illness and the depression, anxiety, and other issues that come along with the illness.
*it has questions to ponder and answer at the end of each chapter
*It uses a couple of versions of the Bible. I tend to just look the references up myself in the KJV. It’s what I always use and am familiar with and love.

It has very deep questions to ask of the reader, a place to write your answer in the book, and is incredibly thought provoking.
I do definitely recommend it for those who struggle with the negative thoughts that come with being chronically ill. I was given this as a gift, and I must say that it is a fantastic one. I plan on doing the same.

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A Christmas at Hotel del Coronado

By Kathleen Denly

MY REVIEW

Wonderful story of a daughter and her father spending a Christmas at a fancy hotel. The characters are incredibly well written in this novel. Who doesn’t love second chances, right? This read gives you a great second chance story.

I love the suspense in the story. It’s one of my favorite genres to read, and it is done well in this book. There are several twists and turns, and a terrific surprise for the readers. I knew something was going on with the characters, but one twist was a huge surprise!

It has a fantastic faith theme, wonderful and fun characters, and enough suspense to keep the reader engaged and turning those pages! You don’t want to miss this wonderful Christmas novella!

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Of Gold and Shadows

By Michelle Griep

MY REVIEW

This is a fabulous mystery suspense read! I always enjoy books by this author. This one did not disappoint. The character development is wonderful with both main characters growing throughout the story. Ami is a fascinating character who is definitely courageous and so passionate about Egyptian artifacts. Edmund is an introvert really, who has a wonderful heart.

The novel caught me from the beginning. The mystery and intrigue is incredibly well written, and it kept me turning the pages well into the night. There are several things going on throughout the book and a twist or two at the end. One came as quite a surprise to this reader.

I really enjoyed the faith theme in this story. It is very well woven throughout the story…and winding up with “Serving God is the legacy…” was a wonderful faith approach to this story.

This book has wonderful mystery, thrilling suspense, and incredibly well done characters. No historical fiction fan will want to miss this story.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor

By Roseanna M. White

MY REVIEW

Beautifully written novella that I thoroughly enjoyed! I do not enjoy short stories very often, but this one was charming and delightful.

I really enjoyed the wonderful characters and the cast that made up the community. The story really brings Christmas alive with all the scenes, smell of baked goods, tastes of sweet treats, and the sweet gift of family.

The children and their play was such a whimsical part of the novel and beautifully done. If you want to be blessed with a Christmas story that will bring out the magic and beauty of Christmas, this will do it.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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A Token of Love

By Carrie Turansky

MY REVIEW

I think this is this author’s best book that I have read. I’ve only missed a few of the early ones. It was so well written, and the characters really leap off the page. They are so well developed and fleshed out that they seem real.

I love split time stories, but there is usually ones far prefer above the other. That wasn’t true with this book. I thoroughly enjoyed the present day as well as the historical story.
This story is very much plot driven. I don’t know why, but it did take me a bit to get into the story. I’m blaming it on my mood since it was such a well done read that’s eventually stayed up into the night to read. Both stories had such good plots to them and those plots keep the reader turning the pages .
The research is interesting, and this author is always good at that. This story just seemed to be a bit different than her others, and it is really has a lot of emotion and faith based theme throughout .

I love the children in the story. It’s such a sweet part of the novel. It closes with a beautiful epilogue. This is a book that historical fiction fans won’t want to miss!

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Meeting Her Match

By Jen Turano

MY REVIEW

One of this author’s best yet! This book was so much fun and full of laughter. A pig is back!! Matilda was the first…Esmeralda is just as fun. The characters are fantastic. The dialogue is what really makes the book what it is and moves it along at a great pace for the reader. It’s brilliantly funny and full of very clever chatter and amusing circumstances!

I tend to think this may be this author’s best book yet, but I have enjoyed every one of her novels. If you need a book to take you away to a place where zany things happen, witty and funny dialogue rule the day, and where a story envelops you with humor-go grab this book ( or any of her books, really). I thoroughly enjoyed this read!

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Until Our Time Comes

By Nicole M. Miller

MY REVIEW

I thoroughly enjoyed the interesting historical tidbits that I learned in this book. It’s intertwined with fiction as is usually the case in books like these. I enjoyed the characters in this book-especially Brett and Ewin.

It was a fascinating story, and I didn’t have any problems keeping myself engaged and turning the pages. The idea of transporting so many horses for their bloodlines isn’t something I’d actually given much thought. It seemed a bit reckless at times, but it wasn’t just for the horses it was for the memory of a beloved mother. Perhaps that is what made me perceive it as plausible.

The romance was interesting. It grew through his acts of saving things she loved, but they don’t really spend much time getting to know each other. I’m not disappointed in having little romance as that is the kind of book that I prefer. I just found it a bit confusing on how a bond grows when not much is there as far as knowing each other.

My biggest disappointment is the lack of a faith theme. It is mentioned at the end that God had worked things out as they were meant to be, but that was it.

I really enjoy historicals, and I enjoyed this one as it is so different from many I’ve read. It is all encompassed by the horses and what surrounds them. I’ve never quite read a book like this one before, and I’m looking forward to more books by this author. This is her debut novel.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Coal Black Lies

By Cindy K Sproles

MY REVIEW

This won’t be a book that I soon forget. It has many twists and turns, so many characters that learn and grow, and a faith theme that is strong and true.

Nobody is perfect. Even if you don’t lie to everyone else. How many lies do we tell ourself and then convince ourself that they are true? Lies cause so many problems in this world, and we are surrounded by them.

This book is full of forgiveness and redemption while showing love, truth, and innocence through a mentally handicapped child who is so incredibly sweet and loving. The main characters learn that they truly can trust and lean on “the everlasting arms.”

This was a five star read for me for so many reasons. Readers who love inspirational fiction will definitely want to get their hands on this novel.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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