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Category Archives: Book Reviews
Love Finds You in Glacier Bay Alaska – Book Review
Are you familiar with the Love Finds You book series? Featuring light-hearted romance set in towns with unusual names, these books are a inspirational and quick read. I love each one that I have read – and I have read a lot of them! I am grateful to have been given another opportunity to review the latest book in the Love Finds You series – Love Finds You in Glacier Bay Alaska. I will get to my thoughts on the book in a bit, but first here is a summary of the book and some information about the authors. About Love Finds You in Glacier Bay Alaska: Singer Ginny Marshall is one signature away from the recording contract of her dreams-a deal that would guarantee success for the former foster child, who still struggles to bury the memories of her painful childhood. But Ginny needs advice from the one person who … Continue reading
The Lesson by Suzanne Woods Fisher ~ Amish Fiction Book Review
I am a huge fan of Amish fiction. Somethings just draws me to the simple lives that they lead. Suzanne Woods Fisher is quickly becoming one of my favorite Amish fiction authors. She has a way of interweaving bits of intrigue and drama into her lighthearted romantic tales that make you not want to put the book down until you have read the very last page. I was recently blessed to be able to review the third book in here Stoney Ridge Seasons series – The Lesson. More on my thoughts in a bit. About The Lesson: Centered on one of Suzanne Woods Fisher’s most loved characters, this is the story fans have eagerly anticipated. The precocious M.K. is all grown up (well, almost) and ready to take on the world-with surprising results. Fisher’s trademark plot twists and turns are as unexpected and satisfying as ever in this third book … Continue reading
Book Review – You Don’t Know Me by Susan May Warren
I was thrilled to get the chance to read Susan May Warren’s newest book – You Don’t Know Me. You may remember that I reviewed one of her other Deep Haven Novels, The Shadow of Your Smile, a while ago. I am pleased to report that I loved her newest novel as much as I did the first one. But more on my thoughts in a bit… About the Book: You Don’t Know Me Sometimes the secrets we keep to protect ourselves can be our undoing. To all who know her, Annalise Decker is a model wife and mother. She’s a permanent member of the PTA, never misses a sporting event, and is constantly campaigning for her husband’s mayoral race. No one knows that Annalise was once Deidre O’Reilly, a troubled young woman whose testimony put a dangerous criminal behind bars. Relocated through the Witness Security Program to the quaint … Continue reading
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Book Review: Where the Trail Ends by Melanie Dobson
I know I have mentioned it before, but I am a huge fan of Melanie Dobson’s work. Her historical novels are the ultimate form of escape – transporting you to another place and time. I often get so engrossed in her writing that I stay up until the wee hours of morning to finish, rather than having to wait to see how the story ends. Her latest book, Where the Trail Ends, is set during the Westward Expansion and follows a young woman and her brother as they travel along the Oregon Trail. About the Book: A young woman traveling the Oregon Trail in 1842 must rely on a stranger to bring her to safety. But whom can she trust with her heart? For two thousand miles along the trail to Oregon Country, Samantha Waldron and her family must overcome tremendous challenges to reach the Willamette Valley before winter. Together … Continue reading
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A Better Education for our Kids Is Within Our Reach #readmissionpossible
I am blessed that we live in one of the best school districts in our area. However I admit even our schools have lots of problems . I often have to wonder if my kids are getting the best education possible. Ohio has major issues with the way public schools are funded and it has negatively affected nearly every school in the state. With 4 failed levies, educational programs are being cut left and right for my kids’ schools. Teachers are discouraged with the lack of community support, cuts in pay, decreases in training, and being increasingly forced into teaching just what the kids need to know for standardized tests. Teacher morale is at an all-time low in our district. Public school teachers these days have to feel stifled and undervalued. Consistent failed levies have told our teachers that they aren’t worth our tax dollars. You know that … Continue reading
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Love Finds You in Mackinac Island Michigan by Melanie Dobson: Book Review
Have you read any of the Love Finds You books? Set in US cities with quirky names, the Love Finds You book series features inspirational romantic fiction. I have read every one of them I can find. There are a few authors in the series though that I especially enjoy. Melanie Dobson is one of them. I love the way Melanie Dobson weaves bits of history into her stories. In fact her Love Finds You books are the only ones I keep and enjoy re-reading. When I found out Melanie Dobson had written a new Love Finds You book, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy. When I found out I would get to participate in a blog tour for Love Finds You in Mackinac Island Michigan, I was super excited. Before I get around to sharing my thoughts, here is a little bit about the book. … Continue reading
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Fantasy Book Review – The Black Shard by Victoria Simcox
You may remember that back in April, I had the chance to review The Magic Warble, a fantasy novel for pre-teens by Victoria Simcox. My daughter really enjoyed the first book so I was pleased to have the opportunity to review the sequel, The Black Shard. Full of adventure, The Black Shard was an enjoyable read. But before I get to more of my review (and my daughter’s), a little bit about the book… About The Black Shard The Black Shard, Victoria Simcox’s fast-paced, intricately woven sequel to The Magic Warble, takes Kristina Kingsly and her schoolmates back to Bernovem … and into a thrilling, often dangerous adventure. Kristina’s stay at summer horse camp is horrible to say the least, and it’s all because Hester and Davina are there as well, making her life miserable. When Hester’s cruel prank goes terribly wrong, it’s actually what sends the three girls back … Continue reading
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The Magic Warble Review and Giveaway
My 9 year old daughter is a bookworm, much like me. More often than not, she can be found with her nose in a book. Her genre of choice lately has been fantasy, so I was thrilled to be asked to review The Magic Warble by Victoria Simcox. An adventurous tale that will appeal to anyone who has never really felt like they fit in, The Magic Warble was a delight to read and share with my daughter. About The Magic Warble: Dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and an evil queen – all these and more can be found in The Magic Warble, an enchanting tale of adventure and friendship. Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the … Continue reading
Book Review: Beyond Molasses Creek by Nicole Seitz
I recently had the chance to read Beyond Molasses Creek by Nicole Seitz. The story is told through the viewpoints of two women, Ally Green (a former flight attendant) and Sunila Kunari (a slave in a rock quarry in Nepal). Although Ally and Sunila are literally from from opposite sides of the world, their lives intertwine in a compelling tale of love, loss, and redemption. I loved the way the story switched back and forth between Ally and Sunila, each bit yielding another piece of the puzzle. From Ally’s chapters, we discover that she is constantly running from past hurts and disappointments. In Sunila’s chapters, we learn that she has been subjected to a life of slavery. After a mysterious discovery, Sunila begins to believe she is not who she once thought she was, and embarks on a quest to find out the truth. Beyond Molasses Creek by Nicole Seitz … Continue reading
The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting – Review and Giveaway
I love all sorts of crafts, but making soaps is something I have never tried. I watched a video once that made it look simple enough. I had great dreams of making handmade soap for everyone’s Christmas gift that year. The thought of using lye though frightened me and I could never bring myself to order supplies. However as I recently learned in Lisa Maliga’s book, The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting, soap making and soap crafting are two different things. Soap crafting involves the use of a pre-made base that you melt and pour. It doesn’t involve working with lye. I am now itching to get to the craft store for supplies to give it a try. Before I get to my review, I thought I would share a bit with you about the author. About Lisa Maliga: Lisa Maliga is a soap crafter and author of … Continue reading
