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 About the book: A Friend in Me (David C. Cook, June 2015) Young women long for relational connection with women further ahead of them on the journey. Yet, without realizing it, many of us tend to distance ourselves from those in younger generations. Can we really have close relationships with women who have different thoughts on church, different experiences with family, and different ways of talking about God? Where do we start? In A Friend in Me, Pam Lau shows you how to be a safe place for the younger women in your life. She offers five patterns women need to internalize and practice for initiating relationships and talking about issues such as faith, forgiveness, sexuality, and vocation. Most significantly, she reminds you that there doesn't need to be a divide between generations of women. Together, we can have a global impact---and experience a deeper faith than we've ever known. Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/1RXNAmd  About the author:
Pam Lau is the author of Soul Strength and numerous articles for such publications as Christian Scholar's Review and Christianity Today. She has taught writing at George Fox University and speaks around the country at conferences and retreats. A graduate of Liberty University and Colorado State University, Lau lives near Portland, Oregon, with her husband and three daughters.
Find Pamela online: website, Twitter
My Review:
I really enjoyed Pamela Lavey Lau's book, "A Friend In Me" as it is thought-provoking and overall a guide for creating and maintaining a relationship as a mentor to a younger woman. Growing up is difficult and is even more so when you feel alone, meaning you have no one you feel that you can go to with anything on your heart and mind. This book addresses the concept of being a safe haven for women younger than you whom need guidance and someone they can talk with as needed. Pamela also shares the need for these relationships and women being willing to be this type of person. This was an eye-opener but also gave me a clearer understanding of how I can be this type of person with some women whom I interact with and how I can be more of a friend and help.
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 in exchange for a honest review.*
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Friday, June 19, 2015
"A Friend in Me"
Monday, June 15, 2015
Book Review - "Once Upon a Summertime"
She's looking for her big break. She never imagined it would depend on a blast from her past.Managing the Value Lodge in her hometown was not what Anna Gordon had in mind when she set out in the hospitality industry. But it's a safe choice for a young woman starting out her career.
Then, out of the blue, she gets the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to reinvent herself and reinvigorate her career by moving to New York City. She applies for a management position at a stylish new hotel, The Rothsberg. But the city is full of surprises--not the least of which is discovering that Sean O'Neil, a once-upon-a-time crush, has applied for the very same position.
This sweetly romantic tale of dreams come true takes you through the storied streets of New York City--and into the depths of the human heart.
"A hard-working girl finds her happily-ever-after ending in Melody Carlson's heartwarming tale. Readers will cheer Anna's journey as a summer of new beginnings becomes a summer of unexpected love."--Lisa Wingate, bestselling author of The Prayer Box and The Story Keeper
Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books with sales of more than 6.5 million. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including Finding Alice. She and her husband live in central Oregon. Learn more at www.melodycarlson.com.
My Review:
I always enjoy Melody's books and her latest is another great read. "Once Upon a Summertime" is a light, summery read that is the story of Anna taking a chance and following her heart and her dreams. Anna and Sean are both main characters whom I loved immediately and could connect with. New York City is the setting for the book and I love the detail that is shared about the various plays they play tourist to, so many details that I felt as if I was there with them at St. Patrick's Cathedral, The Rothsberg and dinner in Little Italy. I also loved the roles that all of the minor characters played including Marley, Max and Anna's grandmother who is filled with wisdom and love. I highly recommend this book, it is the perfect summer read and romance.
*Thanks to the Revell Reads Program for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*
Jody Hedlund’s ‘Hearts Made Whole’ Prize Pack Giveaway and Facebook Party
Celebrate the release of Hearts Made Whole by entering to win an Afternoon at the Beach prize pack and RSVPing to Jody's June 23rd author chat party!
One grand prize winner will receive:
- A copy of Hearts Made Whole
- A picnic basket set
- A beach bag
- Flip flops
- A beach towel
One second-place winner will receive:
- A copy of Hearts Made Whole
- A lighthouse journal
One third-place winner will receive:
- A copy of Hearts Made Whole
- A lighthouse necklace
Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 23rd.Winner will be announced June 23rd at Jody's Facebook party. RSVP here!
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 About the book: Hearts Made Whole (Bethany House, June 2015) Can she forgive the hurting man who costs her the role she loves? After her father's death, Caroline Taylor has grown confident running the Windmill Point Lighthouse. But in 1865 Michigan, women aren't supposed to have such roles, so it's only a matter of time before the lighthouse inspector appoints a new keeper---even though Caroline has nowhere else to go and no other job available to her. Ryan Chambers is a Civil War veteran still haunted by the horrors of battle. He's secured the position of lighthouse keeper mostly for the isolation---the chance to hide from his past is appealing. He's not expecting the current keeper to be a feisty and beautiful woman who's angry with him for taking her job and for his inability to properly run the light. When his failings endanger others, he and Caroline realize he's in no shape to run the lighthouse, but he's unwilling to let anyone close enough to help. Caroline feels drawn to this wounded soul, but with both of them relying on that single position, can they look past their loss to a future filled with hope...and possibly love? Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/1eN4pC8  About the author:
Jody Hedlund is an award-winning and bestselling historical fiction author. She won the 2011 Inspirational Reader's Choice Award, the 2011 Award of Excellence from the Colorado Romance Writers and was a finalist for Best Debut Novel in the 2011 ACFW Carol Awards. Currently she makes her home in central Michigan, with her husband and five busy children. She loves hearing from readers on Facebook and on her blog.
Find Jody online: website, Twitter, Facebook
My Review:
Set in the mid 1800's, Jody Hedlund, sets a vivid scene and story filled with historical detail in her latest book, "Hearts Made Whole." Caroline is dealing with much in her life, including the death of her father and running the lighthouse. However, this is deemed to be not appropriate for a woman at this time. However, this is the only home that Caroline has. When the job is taken away from her and given to someone else, Caroline is forced to make a choice that may not be as easy as it sounds. I really enjoyed this book as the time period was brought to life and the characters were so real as they were facing trials in their lives, yet also learning to have hope and leaning on God which is an excellent reminder for each of us today. I highly recommend this book!
*Thanks to Litfuse Publicity Group for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*
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Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Book Review - "Love's Rescue"
Can a girl enamored with the adventurous seas ever be content with the tame life of a Southern belle? When her mother dies, Elizabeth Benjamin heads home to Key West, determined to transform herself into the perfect Southern belle her parents always wished her to be. But nothing goes according to plan. Her brother resents her, the servants do not obey her, and Rourke O'Malley, the dashing man she vowed to forget, refuses to relinquish his hold on her heart. Worst of all, it becomes painfully obvious that her father is not the man he appears to be.
As family secrets come to light, Elizabeth is faced with a difficult choice: to perform her duty and abandon her dreams, or to leave her life of privilege behind to chase the man her father sees as little better than a pirate.
From the first emotional page, author Christine Johnson throws you into a world of impossible choices, hidden desires, and heart-melting romance in the steamy South.
Christine Johnson is the author of several books for Steeple Hill and Love Inspired and has been twice named a finalist for Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart award. When not writing, she loves to hike and explore God's majestic creation. She and her husband, a Great Lakes ship pilot, split their time between northern Michigan and the Florida Keys. Learn more at www.christineelizabethjohnson.com.
My Review:
I really enjoyed this new book and start to a new series as Christine has done a fabulous job with creating characters and setting the scene. Immediately I was drawn into the story and into Elizabeth's life and the trials she is facing. This is such a great book that is filled with rich historical detail, family relationships and secrets, romance and wonderful characters whom I loved spending time with. Must of the story takes place at sea and in the deep south and the societal views and traditions are woven in so well. I am looking forward to the next book in the series!
*Thanks to the Revell Reads Program for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*
Book Review - "Untangled"
Think you'll never measure up? Think again.We all want to feel valued. We crave approval and acceptance in the eyes of family, friends, and even strangers. But when we seek confirmation that we are enough using the world's standards, it seems like we always fall short. As a result, we cannot believe we are who God says we are--accepted, loved, beautiful, and treasured.
With hope-filled writing and plenty of hard-won personal advice, Carey Scott teaches you how to untangle your self-esteem from the world and anchor it in Jesus. She lovingly shows you that God was intentional in how he made you--and that he is pleased with his work. You'll learn practical strategies to escape the unattainable standards of our performance-based world. And you'll find comfort in the fact that you are not alone on the journey.
"If you feel like you're simultaneously 'too much' and 'not enough,' Carey gets you, gives you hope, and guides you to the one and only perfect One, in whose love you are complete."--Cheri Gregory, coauthor of The Cure for the "Perfect" Life
"Carey Scott offers encouragement for your heart and practical tools for your mind that will help you truly get free from insecurity."--Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of You're Already Amazing
"Carey's transparency is permission for women to gently unwrap our own areas of insecurity. Her faith leads us to change and freedom."--Amy Carroll, speaker and author of Breaking Up with Perfect
Carey Scott is an author, speaker, and certified Bible life coach who challenges women to be real--not perfect--even when real is messy. She speaks to women's groups and writes an online devotional designed to help women be who God created them to be. She lives in Colorado with her husband and their two children.
My Review:
Carey Scott has written a book that so many need to read. "Untangled" is filled with personal thoughts and also encouragement for the reader. This focuses on so many various areas that may contribute to us feeling insecure and inadequate either as a spouse, a parent, a friend or through social media. This is a book that I am going to read back through and really take my time with each section to really absorb and reflect on what is shared in this book. To often how I feel and how many others feel are a direct result from others' perceptions and opinions, which is not healthy. I highly recommend this book as it is such a great inspiring read.
*Thanks to the Revell Reads Program for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Thrilling New Read from Richard Mabry | ‘Fatal Trauma’ and the Perfect Prescription Giveaway
Richard is celebrating the release of Fatal Trauma by giving away The Perfect Prescription Prize Pack!
One grand prize winner will receive:
- A $25 cash card
- A copy of Fatal Trauma
- A bag of coffee (because caffeine can cure a lot)
- A medical-inspired coffee mug
- Syringe pens
- A box of medical-inspired cookies (because sugar can cure what caffeine doesn't)
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 About the book: Fatal Trauma (Abingdon Press, May 2015) A gunman who has nothing to lose faces a doctor who could lose it all to prove his innocence. When Dr. Mark Baker and Nurse Kelly Atkinson are held at the mercy of a dangerous gunman, the lives of every emergency room patient are at stake. At the end of the evening three men are dead. One of them is a police officer who couldn't be saved despite Mark's best efforts. The other two are members of the feared Zeta drug cartel. Though the standoff is over, the killing is not, because when the drug cartel loses its members, revenge is not far behind. Facing an adversary whose desires are dark and efforts are ruthless, Mark finds himself under suspicion as a killer, yet still a potential victim. When he turns to his high school sweetheart, attorney Gwen Woodruff, for help, Kelly helplessly looks on, as she hides her own feelings for the good doctor. At the height of the conflict, three questions remain: Who is the shooter? Who will the next victim be? And can Mark prove his innocence before the gun turns on him? Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/1AIM9U5  About the author:
A retired physician, Dr. Richard Mabry is the author of seven critically acclaimed novels of medical suspense. His previous works have been finalists for the Carol Award and Romantic Times Reader's Choice Award, and have won the Selah Award. He is a past Vice-President of American Christian Fiction Writers and a member of the International Thriller Writers. He and his wife live in North Texas.
Find Richard online: website, Twitter, Facebook
My Review:
I really enjoyed this latest book from Dr. Richard Mabry as it was full of action and kept me guessing until the end! "Fatal Trauma" begins with Mark and Kelly working to save lives, including their own, while on duty at the ER and the story takes off from there as they find themselves continually in danger. There were so many more layers to this story than I initially though as bits and pieces of characters' lives were revealed as well as how the characters interacted with each other. I thought I knew who was behind the shootings and attacks on Mark and Kelly, but I was wrong and I love that I was kept guessing as that really held my attention and I could not stop reading. Dr. Mabry has a great style of writing as his medical expertise makes the story so believable and the characters so real. The emotions were high in this book as well and I found myself talking (more like yelling at a few parts!) to the characters at the moments I thought they were in danger and needing to be more careful. I highly recommend this book for those whom love suspense stories with romance tied in.
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 in exchange for a honest review.*
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Book Review - "The Good, The Bad, and the Grace of God"
Book Description from the publisher:
A Moving Story of Redemption and Second ChancesJep Robertson, the youngest son of Duck Commander Phil Robertson, and his wife, Jessica, open up about their personal trials, their early years together, and the challenges that might have destroyed them both had the grace of God not intervened. Jep describes being molested as a child and his reluctance to tell anyone until only a few years ago, his downward spiral into drug and alcohol abuse, and the eventual intervention of his family. Jessica shares about the difficult failure of her first marriage while still a teenager and the hurt that came along with it, much of it from the church. Her insecurities spun out of control as she wondered whether she would ever be good enough or pretty enough. This book is their love story but, more importantly, their love story for God.
“We are desperate to let people know that no matter what you’ve done; no matter what you’ve lived through, you can come out of it. You can be washed clean. You are redeemed."
About the Authors
Jep Robertson
Jep first met Jessica in 2001 and they were married within two weeks of announcing their engagement. Jules Jeptha “Jep” Robertson is the youngest son of Phil and Kay Robertson from A&E’s hit series Duck Dynasty. Jessica grew up hunting with her father on the weekends in the woods of Louisiana and previously worked as a licensed real estate agent. Jep and Jessica are proud parents of 4 children: Lily, Merritt, Priscilla, and River.
Susy Flory is the author or coauthor of five books, including the New York Times bestseller Thunder Dog. Her articles have appeared in Today's Christian Woman, Enrichment Journal, Guideposts books, Kyria.com, and with Focus on the Family.
My Review:
This book is a must-read for each and every Duck Dynasty fan, but also for those whom are seeking a revitalized relationship with God. Jep and Jessica share their hearts and their story with the readers, some of it being difficult, but ultimately to share the grace of God and let us know that God loves each of us and no matter what we have done and or what our pasts look like, we can be washed clean and redeemed. This is a powerful message that come through to the reader. This is an easy book to get into as the writing flows nicely and the message so powerful.
*Thanks to the BookLook Bloggers Program for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*
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