Tag: Christian

An Unexpected Grace

by

Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse

MY REVIEW

I will start by saying this is the third book in a series. I have not read the first two, but this book stood perfectly well on its own. After reading this one, I just might have to get my hands on the other two!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I finished it in two days. I really enjoyed the main characters and their growth throughout the book. The faith theme was so good in this book and so intrinsic to the story told. The characters are well done, and I as a reader really felt that I knew them once the story had been told.

A beautiful story of love and grace with wonderful humor and a mystery throughout. It was beautifully written and an incredibly touching story. I love children in stories as well so that was such an added sweetness to the novel.

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

A Lesson in Propriety

By

Jen Turano

MY REVIEW

What an incredible fun romp! Ok, I’ll first admit that we have goats so I loved the scenes in which they star in the book! They are just fun. This story was fun!

The characters are terrific and so well written. It’s a terrific story with a wonderful faith theme, fascinating and intriguing setting, and lots of fantastic characters. It’s got a bit of a twisty turny mystery too! I always enjoy the laugh-out-loud books of Jen Turano! No one writes quite like her!

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

Storm Warning

By

Elizabeth Goddard

MY REVIEW

This is a fast paced, faith-filled suspense. I really enjoyed all the twists and turns in this book. The suspense kept me turning the pages. I read this book in one day. That wouldn’t be as big of a deal except that I have been ill and in a reading funk of late. The fact that this book kept me entertained while coughing and hacking..and well, feeling terrible is pretty impressive.

Both main characters bring out a good faith theme. I know it can’t be easy to get that in such a fast paced read. I’m always thrilled to find a fast paced suspense writer that can put a good faith theme in the story. It was very well done.

I don’t read these books for the romance which may put me in the minority, but I don’t mind admitting it. It just seems the romance is always far too quick and just as fast paced as the suspense. It is a hit, but the characters do realize that they haven’t known each other very long, and that is figured into their relationship. I very much liked that.

If you like edge-of-your-seat suspense than this author is a definite read. I really enjoyed the story!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

What I Promise You

By Liz Tolsma

MY REVIEW

Incredibly well done dual timeline story. I enjoyed ALL of this book. The characters are wonderful, the history fascinating, and the storyline so well crafted and beautifully written.
I usually have one story that I like more than the other, but I really loved both of the stories in this book.
I have read quite a few books by this author, and this is my favorite of hers so far. I was really captivated by the story and the history in this novel. It was all incredibly well done. I read this book in about 24 hours, and I highly recommend it.

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

The Irish Matchmaker

by Jennifer Deibel

MY REVIEW

This is a sweet story. This story was far more character driven for me. I love kids in books so I enjoyed Sara. It was a sweet romance read that was predictable but enjoyable gettIng to the end. The main characters were well done, but Sara and her dad were definitely my favorite of them all.

The setting was interesting. I find it fascinating that they use to have a matchmaking festival where so many met their mate. The historical notes at the end of the book were interesting as well.

I also enjoyed the faith theme of this book, and the focus on trying to learn to rely on God for provision was tremendously well done. That isn’t always easy, and it was a well placed message in the story. It was intricate to the storyline, and the Bible verses and how Sara presented them to her Dad was adorable. Oh to have the faith of a child!

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

Countdown

by Lynette Eason

MY REVIEW

Enjoyed this story! I liked both characters in this story. The fact that it wasn’t an “Insta love” type story made it even better. I like far more suspense than romance, and I felt the author really delivered in that area. 

The suspense was well done, and it was very well paced. The storyline itself was engaging and kept the reader turning the pages. It felt like a bit of a slow start for me, but I didn’t mind that at all.

The faith theme was well done and very intrinsic to the story. It’s hard to get a good faith theme in the suspense genre so it is always well appreciated when it comes through so well.

This had a wonderful cast of characters, a terrific and fascinating storyline, and a good faith theme-all the elements that I really enjoy in a suspense read. I have really enjoyed this series, and I’m rather sad to see it end. It did finish with a fantastic novel, though.

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