A great catch

To be a bit  honest here, I was expecting the story to be a bit too cutesy and quirky for my tastes (I'm not too into the whole "Corny" feel many romance stories have). Thankfully I've re-learned that lesson to not judge a book by its cover! This turned out to be a fantastic story! And while it did have it's moments of romance (And really, it was a historical romance, so I guess it had to have been in there, lol) it was actually very intriguing and though provoking!
The story focuses around Emily Graham, she's not only in the midst of the suffragist movement, she's leading her own little local pack! As she struggles to prove that women deserve the same rights as men, she also is dealing with some meddlesome family members, and to top that all off she meets a local ball player and finds herself in a whirlwind of romance vs. obligations!
The story was cute, but it also had a lot of "bones" to it, so I very much enjoyed this one!

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.


Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell

Chasing sunsets

This book started out fairly rough (in an emotional way), we start the beginning of the story in the midst of the personal struggles of Kimberly Tucker. Her marriage has fallen apart and she is now struggling with raising two son's and trying to find ways to work with their father while at the same time keeping the peace. After facing a great deal of time alone during the summer she decides (or is convinced, lol) to spend some time at her family's cabin at Ceder Keys. While there she discovers not only who she is again, but also begins to find that love that she once thought was lost. We meet some great characters (including an elderly next door neighbor who I thought was fantastic!) and learn some great lessons throughout the book.

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.


Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

A Killer among us

I love getting books to review from a familiar author, and even more so I love it when it's a book from a series!! This third book in the Women of Justice series is very much a reflection of the previous two! In the way that it too was very well written, easy to follow and overall was just a great read!
This time the story focuses on Kit Kenyon who we've met in the previous book (I'm not going to give away the story or connection she has, you'll have to read it yourself!) she's a hostage negotiator with a good reputation for getting the job done well. When she finds herself with a new (and somewhat challenging) partern Kit struggles to both focus on her job and keep the peace! As they (Kit and her partner) track what appears to be a serial killer, they are stunned to find that he is also hunting one of them!
The story has plenty of twists and turns and keeps you guessing straight till the very end of the story!

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.


Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

The Lady of Bolton Hill

This was a very thought provoking and challenging book! (Not challenging in that it was difficult to read, {It wasn't it was really easy to read} but that even though this was a fictin story, it taught some great truths! I love books where the main character(s) who turn out to be examples in faith have the rough starts and aren't your typical "giant in the faith"
For me this was one of those books, I very much emphasised with the main male character Daniel Tremain and his struggle to find forgiveness for those who wronged him. I also enjoyed hearing about and learning from the main female character Clara Endicott, You know it's a great book when a simple one line quote from the book can change your perception on faith and forgiveness!!
I very much enjoyed and would highly recommend this book!

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.


Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

the sweetest thing

This is hands down one of the best books I've read! It wasn't just a good book that provided a few hours of entertainment. The author and characters in this book take you on a journey of faith that will not leave you the same!
Honestly, there are not enough good things I can say about this book, it was exceptionally well written, very easy to read and very heartwarming!
The store focuses on Perri Singleton and the privileged live she was living until tragedy struck her family. Now not only must they deal with the loss of a loved one, but also are finding themselves in a struggle to make ends meet. With having to give up her lifestyle of privilege Perri finds an unexpected friend in the new girl in town Mary Dobs Dillard (or "Dobs" to her friends!)
I loved that the main character of faith (Dobs) had her moments where she had her own doubts and struggles, it made it so much easier to relate to the story!
I love this book, it has quickly become a favorite in my bookshelf and will be very well read in the years to come!

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.


Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

New Kid Catastrophes : TJ and the Time Stumblers

When I saw this book up for review I signed up for it quick, it looked the like the perfect book to read with my son (He's 9). I was right!! The book was perfect for his age group/reading abilities and I loved the message and actions of the kids portrayed in the story!

I love that the main character in the story (TJ) is considered "Unpopular" I think it builds character in our children when they can learn from and see the struggles from others. The book was easy to read and quite cute, there were many instances (or accidents/disasters) in the story that at time had my son laughing hysterically.  This is one of those book series that we'll be on the look out for from now on! Highly recommended!

Heaven is for real

If you haven't read this book, you NEED to pick up a copy! I had heard quite a bit about the book from others, but was kind of still hesitant about reading it. Usually the books that I have read that involve parents speaking about their child's spirituality come across as very arrogant and self righteous. I am happy to say though that this book is none of those things! What a boost it gave to my faith! There were so many different things that I read in the book that absolutely blew me away. (I don't want to give away what's in the book, but seriously, go pick up a copy.) This is one of those books that I'll not only be recommending to basically everyone I meet, but I'll be re-reading it repeatedly.
The book basically focuses on a young boy named Colton who during an emergency surgery spends some time in heaven. We hear about how Heaven looks through the eyes of a child (and how what he {Colton} saw and said lined up with scripture). Honestly, this is a life changing book, you need to pick up a copy. I cannot think of another book that affected me as much as this one.
 It was an absolutely wonderful read, a good flow, and while from a child's point of view was very intelligent. A must read!!