"The Cherished Quilt"

Book Description from the publisher:

Tragedy tore Christopher’s world apart. But Emily believes there are enough pieces left behind to stitch together a beautiful new beginning.

Emily Fisher is eager to meet the new employee at her father’s shop in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. But when Christopher Hochstetler arrives, his cold demeanor freezes her attempts at building a friendship.

Longing for a fresh start, Christopher travels from Ohio to Bird-in-Hand to work at his uncle’s shop. Christopher’s heart is still wounded from memories of home, and making new friends is the last thing on his mind—he knows the pain that comes with losing those you love. When Emily is kind to him, he tries to remain distant, but he soon finds himself stealing glances at her throughout the day.

When Christopher shares his tragic reasons for leaving home, Emily decides to make a quilt for him as a gesture of their friendship. Even though he is not a member of the church, she’s found someone with whom she can imagine a future. The two are quickly falling in love when a family emergency calls Christopher back to Ohio without warning.

My Review:

"The Cherished Quilt" is the 3rd book in Amy Clipston's Amish Heirloom series and it is another sweet story that is easy to become lost in.  Chris leaves home carrying a huge burden on his shoulders as tragedy has hit his family and he has guilt and pain.  Chris carries this along with him to his new life in Bird-in-Hand and he cannot hide this from Emily, whom is curious about this new man working in her father's shop.  Emily shows friendship and kindness and she and Chris ease into a friendship and Chris begins to share his story with her.  Emily has an idea of how she can help him, but she also finds herself falling in love with Chris.  However, Chris is still now sharing everything and when he must return home suddenly, Emily wonders if she will ever see him again. 

This is a quick, easy read that will draw you into the readers' lives.  Emily is such a sweet girl and she is easy to like. Chris is hurting so deeply and it was so easy to like him and to empathize with him as he is on this journey of healing and starting a new life.   While this is the third book in the series, it can be read as a stand-alone, but it is would be nice to read the first two if you have the chance as some of the characters are mentioned from the previous ones. 


*Thanks to the BookLook Bloggers Program for the complimentary copy of this book.*

Marlo Schalesky’s ‘Waiting for Wonder’ Blog Tour and Giveaway

Because God’s timing is so rarely our own and we lose the wonder in the waiting of life, desperation strikes, plans backfire, and we begin to wonder why God does not fill the emptiness. Be encouraged to find strength and hope in Marlo Schalesky's new book, Waiting for Wonder. Journey into the heart of God where you will wrestle with personal questions, think deeply about God’s true character, and learn to appreciate His divine work as you discover your own path to the promised land. Recapture your hope, restore your soul, and renew your vision of a wondrous Savior when you learn to live on God’s time.

Learn the true purpose of waiting on God and living on His timeline and enter to win Marlo's giveaway.

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• Two copies of Waiting for Wonder (one for you and one to give to a friend)
• A KEEP Collective watch set (with a band and watch)

 

Enter today by clicking the icon below, but hurry! The giveaway ends on December 23. The winner will be announced December 27 on Marlo's blog.

Book info

About the book: Waiting for Wonder: Learning to Live on God's Timeline (Abingdon Press, November 2016) What if, in this waiting, God is calling us to more? It's easy to believe God when a promise is new. It's hard when the years pass and nothing changes. It's even harder when desperation strikes, your plans backfire, and still God does not fill the emptiness. But what if, in this waiting, God is calling us to more? Join author Marlo Schalesky on a unique, contemplative journey to reveal the wonder that is often missed when we find ourselves struggling to wait well. Walking through the life of the biblical character Sarah, one who knows what it means to wait, you will discover a glimpse of God's character that will give you strength to keep hoping and praying for the desires of your heart. Waiting for Wonder is a journey into the heart of God where you will wrestle with personal questions, think deeply about God's true character, and learn to appreciate His divine work as you discover your own path to the promised land. Recapture your hope, restore your soul, and renew your vision of a wondrous Savior when you learn to live on God's time. Leader guide also available. Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/2h7r1zt   About the author: Marlo Schalesky is an award-winning author of ten books, including "Wrestling with Wonder: A Transformational Journey Through the Life of Mary." A regular speaker and columnist, she has also published nearly 1,000 articles in various Christian magazines, including "Focus on the Family," "Today's Christian Woman," "In Touch," and "Marriage Partnership." Marlo lives with her husband, six young children, nine horses, two dogs, five cats, two parakeets, ten rabbits, two chinchillas, three hamsters, and a bunch of fish in a log home in Salinas, California. Website | Facebook | Twitter My Review: This is a wonderful book to read through and ponder.  "Waiting for Wonder" tells the story of Sarah and Abraham and the many years they waited for God to bless them with a child; they were blessed and it was on God's timeline.  Everything is perfect in God's time, but that doesn't mean the waiting is always easy or in reality ever easy.  I love how this book is set up as it really delves into Sarah's journey, but also ties in Marlo's personal journey as well, all the time encouraging the reader and gently reminding that we are all on the journey of life together, while we may be on different paths, we are all on the journey.  This book flows nicely and is a great reminder this time of year while the new year is coming up and goals are set and can be met, but with God's help and on His timeline.  To read other reviews included on this blog tour, go here! *Thanks to Litfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book.

Amelia Rhodes’ ‘Pray A to Z’ Guide to Prayer Prize Pack

Are you ready to change your community, one prayer at a time? Learn how to organize your prayer requests topically and lay the burdens of your community at the feet of our Heavenly Father with the help of Amelia Rhodes' new book, Pray A to Z. Whether you are praying for a friend’s adoption journey, a neighbor’s bankruptcy, or a family member’s cancer, this book will give you Bible verses, prayer prompts, and prayer starts to guide you through praying for even the most difficult issues that affect the people you know and love. Perfect for either individual or group prayer, Pray A to Z will help you experience the peace that comes from communicating with God.

Learn more about Pray A to Z and how to pray for your community, and enter to win Amelia's Guide to Prayer Prize Pack to get you started.

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A copy of Pray A to Z
• A set of Pray A to Z prayer cards
• A custom wood sign (similar to this one) made by Amelia's friend
• A prayer journal

Enter today by clicking the icon below, but hurry! The giveaway ends on December 20. The winner will be announced December 21 on Amelia's blog.

Book info

About the book: Pray A to Z: Practical Guide to Pray for Your Community (Worthy, November 2016) Change the world one prayer at a time. How would our community change if instead of absently saying, "I'll pray for you," we actually did pray---deeply, intensely, and purposefully? Pray A to Z: A Practical Guide to Praying for Your Community will help you topically organize your prayer requests and lay the burdens of your community at the feet of our Heavenly Father. With compassion and encouragement, Amelia Rhodes offers Bible verses and prayer prompts, organized topically for every letter of the alphabet. There are five topics per letter---three prayers of petition asking God to work in a certain area of need, and two more prayers of praise to reflect gratitude for God's presence in the daily issues and relationships of life. Through petition and praise, your specific, focused communion with God will lighten your heart as you place the heaviness of those prayer requests where they belong---on His strong shoulders. Whether you are praying for a friend's adoption journey, a neighbor's bankruptcy, or a family member's cancer, this book will give you Bible verses, prayer prompts, and prayer starts to guide you through praying for even the most difficult issues that affect the people you know and love. Perfect for either individual or group prayer, Pray A to Z will help you experience the peace that comes from communicating with God. Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/2guYoyl   About the author: Amelia Rhodes is a speaker and author of Isn't It Time for a Coffee Break: Doing Life Together in an All-About-Me Kind of World. Amelia's writing has also been featured in four Chicken Soup for the Soul titles, devotionals for the OneHope blog Undeterred and the international devotional Upper Room. Amelia has a growing speaking ministry and speaks regularly to women's groups on topics of spiritual growth, friendship, and community, offering practical tools for living our faith in the everyday. She lives in Lowell, Michigan. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram My Review: "Pray A to Z: a practical guide to pray for your community" is truly that - a book that will help guide your prayers.  Sometimes it is hard to actually put into words what is on our hearts and minds, hard to voice what we are seeking God's help and guidance with.  This is when Amelia's book comes in to help us to put into words what we are trying to pray for.  This is a very "user-friendly" book as well as the topics are arranged alphabetically so it is easy to look through and find guidance on a specific thing you are facing and dealing with such as looking for employment, a loved one in the military and financial matters.  Each topic has a page devoted to it including a verse or short passage, specific things in relation to the topic to think about and pray for and lastly, a sample, guided prayer to use.  This is a must-have book for those whom are wishing to make a difference in their prayer lives and through their prayers.  To read other reviews included on this blog tour, go here! *Thanks to the Litfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book.

Michèle Phoenix’s ‘Of Stillness and Storm’ Bookworm On-the-Go Prize Pack

A tale of troubled love and honorable intentions gone awry—don't miss Michèle Phoenix's new intimate and bold release, Of Stillness and Storm. It took Lauren and her husband ten years to achieve their dream—reaching primitive tribes in remote regions of Nepal. When a friend from Lauren’s past enters her life again, the tension of coping with the present while reengaging with the past might be too much. Will it be the family's undoing?

Take Michèle's new book with you on your winter vacation and enter to win her Bookworm On-the-Go Prize Pack (because you can't take a stack of books with you when you travel).

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A copy of Of Stillness and Storm
• A Kindle Fire tablet
• A Kindle Fire map cover
• A passport holder

Enter today by clicking the icon below, but hurry! The giveaway ends on December 31. The winner will be announced January 3 on Michèle's blog.

Book info

About the book: Of Stillness and Storm (Thomas Nelson, December 2016) "I felt torn between two worlds. Each with its own mystery. One more captivating than the other, but the other more real and breathing." It took Lauren and her husband ten years to achieve their dream---reaching primitive tribes in remote regions of Nepal. But while Sam treks into the Himalayas for weeks at a time, finding passion and purpose in his work among the needy, Lauren and Ryan stay behind, their daily reality more taxing than inspiring. For them, what started as a calling begins to feel like the family's undoing. At the peak of her isolation and disillusion, a friend from Lauren's past enters her life again. But as her communication with Aidan intensifies, so does the tension of coping with the present while reengaging with the past. It's thirteen-year-old Ryan who most keenly bears the brunt of her distraction. Intimate and bold, Of Stillness and Storm weaves profound dilemmas into a tale of troubled love and honorable intentions gone awry. Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/2gzxgeq   About the author: Born in France to a Canadian father and an American mother, Michèle Phoenix is a consultant, writer and speaker with a heart for Third Culture Kids. She taught for 20 years at Black Forest Academy (Germany) before launching her own advocacy venture under Global Outreach Mission. Michèle travels globally to consult and teach on topics related to this unique people group. She loves good conversations, mischievous students, Marvel movies and paths to healing. Website | Facebook | Twitter  My Review: "Of Stillness and Storm" is a completely engaging, emotional and though-provoking read that will leave you thinking about it long after you finish reading the last page.  Michele writes in such a way that it is so easy to became wrapped up in the story so that it feels as if the reader is a part of the story.  Lauren is facing dilemmas in her life as she believed that she and her family were living their dream, but now she is questioning their choices and the path their lives are on.  As Lauren struggles living her daily life and then a person from her past becomes a part of her life again, this adds another element to her inner conflict.  Lauren was easy to relate to and empathize with and I liked how Michele made her so real and really brought out her emotions and thoughts.  This was an emotional book to read as I found myself thinking about what I would do if I was in her place and found myself analyzing what Lauren was thinking and choosing.  I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future. To read other reviews included on this blog tour, go here! *Thanks to the Litfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book.*

Junie B. audiobook & music!

My eight year-old daughter has read every since Junie B. Jones book, she is a huge fan!  After listening to this cd, my six year-old son and myself are now fans of Junie as well!  This is such a great audiobook, the voice is perfect for Junie and it is so entertaining to listen to.  Junie B. is now a first-grader; however that doesn't mean that she has lost her sense of humor, or her straight-forward (and hilarious) way of talking!  Junie B. is so relatable for kids and the books are entertaining, yet there are great lessons tied in as well.  The music part of this is catchy and wonderful as well.   I found myself laughing out loud at times and smiling throughout listening to this.  I highly recommend this for any Junie B. Jones fan or for any child whom you would like to spark an interest and love for reading in. 

"I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review."

Tanika Fitzgerald’s ‘Miscarried Joy’ Prize Pack Giveaway

Are you in a season of waiting—waiting for an answer from God, waiting for a change? Be encouraged by Tanika Fitzgerald's new book, Miscarried Joy. Tanika transparently shares her deeply personal and disappointing experiences of losing her babies due to miscarriage. There were times when she felt God was the cause of her pain. Miscarried Joy has something for anyone who needs help pushing through incredible pain to conquer discouragement, walk in faith and birth their purpose. God’s delay in your life could be a set up for your greatest calling to be fulfilled.

Conquer discouragement with the help of Miscarried Joy and enter to win Tanika's Hope Fulfilled Prize Pack.

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A copy of Miscarried Joy
• A prayer journal
• A three-month subscription to Faithbox

Enter today by clicking the icon below, but hurry! The giveaway ends on December 18. The winner will be announced December 19 on the Miscarried Joy blog.

Book info

About the book:   Miscarried Joy: Moving Beyond Incredible Pain to Extraordinary Faith (Nyreepress Publishing, October 2016) Faith over fear. Patience over frustration. Pain with a purpose. In Miscarried Joy, Tanika transparently shares her deeply personal and disappointing experiences of losing her babies due to miscarriage. There were times when she felt God was the cause of her pain. However, her journey through the lives of Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Hannah, Elizabeth and Naomi, revealed quite the opposite---God had allowed her pain for a much greater purpose. Each of these women had something in common: they learned to surrender their will and trust God's plan beyond the pain. They were pushed to a posture of prayer that led them from questioning God to have total confidence in Him. Tanika discovered that this season of waiting didn't show up simply to challenge her, but to change her. With biblical depth, heart-filled transparency and a voice of passion, you will: -Understand God's heart in the midst of incredible pain -Discover the importance of trusting God's plan over your own -Arm yourself with the strength to let go of bitterness and comparison to appreciate the beauty of your story -Learn and implement spiritual principles and strategies to walk boldly in faith -Embrace God's delay and birth contentment in your season of waiting What have you miscarried? What purpose have you had difficulty conceiving? Is it a calling you fear stepping into? A vision that has not yet come to pass? Miscarried Joy has something for anyone who needs help pushing through incredible pain to conquer discouragement, walk in faith and birth their purpose. God's delay in your life could be a set up for your greatest calling to be fulfilled. Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/2gZ238j   About the author: Tanika Fitzgerald is a lover of Christ, a wife to her husband, Maurice, a loving daughter and sister. She is passionate about equipping women to grow spiritually, live balanced lives and helping them to be ARMED for victory in every area of life. Tanika has been called to minister to others through her passion and gift of writing to inspire women all over the globe. She is also the visionary behind ARMED Magazine---a publication created to "Spiritually Equip for you Victory in Battle." Her inspirational writing has been featured in numerous publications including Hope for Women Magazine, Black and Married with Kids, and more. Tanika has also interviewed powerful voices in the Christian community, including Lady Serita Jakes, Sheryl Brady, Charles Jenkins, Earnest Pugh, and more! Tanika is a woman who is passionate about her relationship with Jesus Christ, family, giving to others, laughter, having fun, and enjoying every moment that life brings! Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram My Review: Tanika shares her heart, her heartbreak and her hope in this book and it is a sincere and thoughtful book that will resonate with women whom are struggling to trust God and trust His plan.  Tanika had a plan and a dream, but this did not align with God's as she would have hoped.  It can become so easy to become frustrated and turn away from God when we are filled with pain due to loss and pain because we feel as if God is not listening to our desires and dreams.  This book is written in a way to encourage grieving, hurting women and to also help them to claim truths and promises from God's Word as women in Bible times had the same struggle as have many throughout the years.  While I have not personally dealt with this exact loss, I know women whom have and I have faced others painful situations and I know how it can feel as if God is not really on my side and the struggle to remain close to Him and remember his promises.  I highly recommend this book for those whom are struggling as this will be an encouragement.  To read other reviews included on this blog tour, go here! *Thanks to the Litfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book.*

More than a coloring book! Add a refreshing, creative twist to your daily devotionals

Book info

About the books: ScriptureDoodle: A Six-Week Devotional Experience (David C. Cook, October 2016) With inspiring exercises and prompts, this unique interactive guide introduces readers to a creative connection between Bible study, artistic expression, and worship. Often, in the busyness of life, Christians forget that God created them to enjoy creativity. With guided instruction and completed examples, this beautiful book invites readers to draw closer to God through their own art. More than a coloring book, ScriptureDoodle is a combination of Bible study, creative expression, and artistic community with artwork shared online at #scripturedoodle.   Exploring topics such as being generous, finding rest, and facing grief, ScriptureDoodle gives the heart the creative space it needs. This book stimulates the reader's imagination and helps integrate God's Word into everyday life. Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/2gUdlHF ScriptureDoodle God's Promises: A Six-Week Devotional Experience (David C. Cook, December 2016) Some of the most incredible stories in the Bible are of God's promises and faithfulness to His children. ScriptureDoodle God's Promises refreshes believers who are feeling burned out or stuck in a rut in their relationship with God. Each of the creative worship prompts in this interactive guide includes biblical encouragement and ideas for worship through art. Artist April Knight includes creative lettering tips, color ideas, and completed examples to inspire readers to respond to promises in Scripture related to trust, faith, and the power of God's Word in all circumstances. This unique blend of Bible study and creative expression provides the opportunity to connect with God as Creator in a new, life-changing way. Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/2gUhyLR   About the author: April Knight is a worship artist based in Asheville, North Carolina. Knight's work includes live worship painting and leading ScriptureDoodle workshops online and at conferences and retreats around the country and internationally. Her family of four is her greatest joy, along with serving alongside her husband at their local church. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram My Review: April Knight has created two amazing devotional books that are so much more than just a devotional.  "ScriptureDoodle" and "ScriptureDoodle: God's Promises" each cover a 6-week period.  Each devotion consists of a short reading, a verse or passage and then space to doodle, add to a design by following prompts and guided suggestions.  These books are so enjoyable and relaxing while at the same time helping me to connect with God and His word.  I found this to be just what I needed to force myself to really take that quiet time that is so necessary and to really escape into the word and allow myself to create and worship creatively, really coming from the heart.  To read other reviews included on this blog tour, go here! *Thanks to the Litfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour.*

Letitia Suk’s ‘Getaway with God’ Travel Bag Giveaway

Do you need a day away from busyness and stress to transform your life? Schedule a day and learn how to make the most of your time of refreshment with Letitia Suk's new book, Getaway with God. You’ll find detailed steps for preparation, including descriptions of different kinds of retreats and how to choose the best one for you, and you’ll learn ways to bring the renewal you experience home with you. Practical appendixes identify retreat centers nationwide and provide exercises and prayers to kick-start your getaway with God.

Get ready for your own getaway with God by entering to win a travel bag set from Letitia.

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A copy of Getaway with God
• A Vera Bradley XL Duffel Travel Bag
• A Vera Bradley Cosmetic Trio

 

Enter today by clicking the icon below, but hurry! The giveaway ends on December 16. The winner will be announced December 19 on the Litfuse blog.

Book info

About the book: Getaway with God (Kregel, November 2016) What if a simple day away could transform your life? Does spending time with God sound like just one more thing to check off an ever-increasing to-do list? How are you supposed to fit in anything that threatens to be more time-consuming? Too often there's simply no room to experience the intimacy, grace, and peace that God offers us. Getaway with God does more than invite you to step away from life's pressures to take a personal retreat. It shows you exactly why you must---for your sake and for your family's. With grace and warmth, Letitia Suk provides step-by-step guidance and the necessary tools to enable any woman on any budget to plan time away, whether it's a quick, half-day break or a weeklong time of restoration. You'll find detailed steps for preparation, including descriptions of different kinds of retreats and how to choose the best one for you, and you'll learn ways to bring the renewal you experience home with you. Practical appendixes identify retreat centers nationwide and provide exercises and prayers to kick-start your getaway with God. No matter what your season in life, the time for retreat is now! Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/2gCczSG   About the author: Letitia invites women to chase the Intentional life. She writes and speaks of God's renewal and restoration and offers platters of hope to women in each season of life. Tish is also a personal retreat guide and life coach in the Chicago area and moonlights as a hospital chaplain. You might run into her walking by Lake Michigan, browsing resale shops, or making up a new tradition. She blogs at hopeforthebest.org and is also the author of Rhythms of Renewal. Website | Facebook | Twitter  My Review: Letitia shares her heart and her own personal experiences with retreats in her book, "Getaway with God: the everywoman's guide to personal retreat."  This book is divided into two main sections, the first discussing why the reader should take a personal retreat.  The whys can vary from woman to woman, but ultimately Letitia stresses the point that is necessary for the well-being of the woman, personally, and also her family.  The second section focuses on the actual getaway, the actual retreat and a schedule/plan for each day and also returning home at the end.  I found this book a great read and a very through-provoking one as I read and pondered the thoughts that are shared in this book.  I loved the layout and just overall style of this book as it is filled with quotes, lists, personal antidotes and questions to reflect on.  This is a great read, especially one as the start of a new year is in a few weeks and this is a time for goal-setting and a time to make changes in our lives and how we live our lives.  To read other reviews included on this blog tour, go here! *Thanks to the Litfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour.*

looking for an audio book to listen to?

First of all, I want to say that I am not usually into audio books as my mind will wander and I just prefer to sit down and read an actual book.  However, I do a lot of driving for my job and when I read the description of this book, I loved it and had to request it! I am so glad that I gave audio books another chance as this was a great book!
I become completely wrapped up in the story and found it so easy to listen to and follow.  Livvy is starting over in life, well basically she is running from the problems in her life as she does not know how to cope with them.  Livvy ends up in her best friend's adorable Vermont town and she takes a job at the local Bed and Breakfast.  I am a fan of Gilmore Girls and with the revival just recently out, I am still in the Stars Hallow and Dragonfly Inn mindset, so this book fit in nicely for me as it is the little charming New England town, with a little B&B, characters whom are enjoyable and can be related with and really just a place you would love to be at living and enjoying life. 
I felt like this book moved at a good pace and that it was so easy to become lost in the story and in the characters' lives as the descriptions were so vivid I felt as if I were a part of the story.  I highly recommend this book as it is an enjoyable and memorable read/listen!


For more information on this book, go here!


*"I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review."

new Christmas read from Debbie Mason!

First of all, I absolutely love this gorgeous Christmas cover on Debbie Mason's new short Christmas read and the story inside is equally as cute and sweet!  This is a fast-paced read that is about two characters whom readers have met previously in Debbie's books and whom have a past with each other.  Michael and Shay find their lives once again intertwined as Debbie takes us on a journey of second chances, happy outcomes and hope for individuals which is a part of this magical season. Debbie does an excellent job with creating characters whom are easy to relate to and work their ways into our hearts.   

Check out more great reads from Debbie Mason!

"Conspiracy of Silence" releases today!



Four years after a tragic mission decimated his career and his team, Cole "Tox" Russell is persona non grata to the United States. And that's fine--he just wants to be left alone. But when a dormant, centuries-old disease is unleashed, Tox is lured back into action.

"Conspiracy of Silence" is book #1 in Ronie Kendig's brand-new Tox Files series!  This is fast-paced and filled with twists and turns from the start to the end.  This book is an absolute engaging read that combines so many elements including Biblical history, suspense, politics, military, and non-stop action!  Tox is dragged back into the action with FBI Agent Kasey and they are thrust in the midst of drama and suspense as they are forced to travel the globe to find a cure and uncover the layers that have been concealed for so long. 


Ronie writes in such a style that the reader is immediately drawn into the characters' world and smack dab into the action.  Tox and Kasey are an amazing team and main characters and I am now anxiously awaiting for book #2!


I highly encourage you to read the prequel novella that gives the background to Tox, "The Warrior's Seal" as you will give a better picture of Tox and who he is.  Besides, Ronie's writing is that good, you do not want to miss out on any of it!

Travel back in time to Civil War-era Chattanooga in @CynthiaLSimmons' new book, "Pursuing Gold"!

Book info

About the book: Pursuing Gold (Elk Lake, October 2016) With his father dead and his business partner incapacitated, Peter Chandler inherits the leadership of a bank in economic crisis. With only a newly-minted college degree and little experience, Peter joins his partner's daughter, Mary Beth Roper, in a struggle to keep C&R Bank afloat while the Civil War rages around Chattanooga. Political pressure for unsecured loans of gold to the government stirs up trouble as tempers and prices rise. Their problems multiply when Mary Beth discovers counterfeit money with Peter's forged signature. Can they find the forger before the bank fails? The two friends must pursue gold on behalf of their business, as they learn to pursue their heavenly Father to find hope and peace. Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/2gCb1pb   About the author: Cynthia L Simmons and her husband, Ray, have five children and reside in Atlanta. She has taught for over thirty years as a homeschool mother and Bible teacher. She's a columnist for Leading Hearts Magazine and she directs Atlanta Christian Writing Conference. Cyndi has a heart for encouraging women in today's crazy, upside-down world. She loves history and peppers her speaking and teaching with fascinating vignettes from the past. Her first book, Struggles and Triumphs, was nominated for 2008 Georgia Author of the Year. She co-founded Homeschool Answers and hosts Heart of the Matter Radio. Website | Twitter  My Review: I have always enjoyed reading books set during the Civil War era, so I was excited to read Cynthia's debut novel, "Pursuing Gold."  Peter and Mary Beth are forced to take over ownership and running the bank when their fathers are no longer able to.  However, this is not an easy feat during this time period.  When some forged bills are discovered, running the bank becomes so much more difficult.  There are problems that are building and tensions are mounting and these two individuals are facing danger as well.  I enjoyed this book, it took a little bit for me to get into the story and the setting, but after a few chapters I did not want to stop reading as I just wanted to know what was going to happen with the forgery situation, but also between Peter and Mary Beth and their relationship.  This is a great choice for those whom enjoy historical fiction and I am looking forward to see what Cynthia will write next. To read other reviews included on this blog tour, go here! *Thanks to the LItfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book.*

"A Primary Decision"

The road to power and position is fraught with perils, even for a Worthington.
But Sarah does not intend to lose.
Sarah Worthington never expected to become the US attorney general--at least not this early in her career. Plunged into the vicious vetting process, with all sides digging for secrets in her family closet, she steels herself for the path forward. Nothing will deter her from making her mark on the world in the biggest way possible--even if that means prosecuting the current president of the United States.

Yet powerful forces conspire behind the scenes to take the Worthington family down, and the president orders her to close the investigation. Will she comply? Or turn the tables to pursue her ultimate dream--the US presidency? 

My Review:

I have really enjoyed this trilogy of the Worthington family, the timing was especially appropriate with this third book as it was a presidential election year.  The previous two books have focused on Sarah's two brothers and now "A Primary Decision" really focused on Sarah and her niche in the world of politics.  This book, this story, this family, just like our own stories and families are filled with choices, consequences, secrets, and ultimately choosing to do what is right as we choose to live our lives with God really leading us.  The drama and politics behind this is so real and it was easy to read this and have this become like real life that we have been reading and hearing about all over social media.  I highly recommend this series and cannot wait to see what these two authors write next!

*Thanks to the Revell Reads Blogger Program for the complimentary copy of this book.*

"Storm"

Selah's mind and life are beginning to fracture. Can she complete the Third Protocol before it's too late?
As Selah and her companions mourn the loss of those who died in the Mountain, they are faced with a new threat. Selah must complete the Third Protocol before she fractures and loses herself completely. All clues lead to the West, but what will they find when they get there? The other side of the mountains holds unknown perils--volcanic ash, dangerous storms, and strange new settlements that could hold the keys to Selah's quest . . . or lead to her destruction.

The clock is ticking and Selah's abilities are growing--along with the list of those out for her blood. Selah must find the strength within herself to keep going and complete the mission for which so many have sacrificed so much.

But have she and her companions pinned their hopes on nothing more than a legend?

My Review:

"Storm" is the third book in Bonnie's series and the saga of Selah's journey.  It is so easy while reading to become lost in Selah's world and really see everything from her perspective.  Bonnie does an incredible job with really telling the story from Selah's perspective and creating the setting.  This is a different genre from what I generally read, but I have thoroughly enjoyed all 3 books and has made me want to read more!  I highly recommend these books be read in order as they pick right up where the other has left off.  I went back and skimmed through the others just to remind myself where Selah was so I would be all set to begin this one.  This is fast-moving and one that you will not want to stop reading once you start!

*Thanks to the Revell Reads Blogger Program for the complimentary copy of this book.*



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