Book Review - "Caught in the Middle"

"Caught in the Middle," a novel by Regina Jennings, is a fun read and fans of Regina will not be disappointed.  I loved jumping right back into this series and getting to spend more time with Nick and Anne and really getting to know them.  Anne is living or more like hiding out until she is forced to be in town and then is left to care for a baby.  As Nick is also in town and these two know each other, the logical thing is for them to team up; however this is difficult for both of them in many ways and also adds conflict as they are forced to address their relationship. 
I have really enjoyed this series and once again Regina has created a wonderful book!  I love the cover, I have since I first saw as it is a perfect portrayal of Anne and how she feels about her life.  Nick and Anne are both excellent main characters and I loved this journey that brings the two of them to partnering up together. 
I highly recommend this book (and the previous 2 books in the series as well!) to historical fiction fans. 


*Thanks to Bethany House Publishers for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*

A Mother’s Secret | Kindle Fire giveaway from Amy Clipston

Don't miss the newest offering in the Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel series from Amy Clipston, A Mother's Secret. An unwed Amish woman yearns for real love and a family. The only thing in her way is the shame she’s been carrying for half of her life. The novel received 4-1/2 stars from Romantic Times and was chosen as a Top Pick.

Amy is celebrating with a Kindle Fire giveaway.

 One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire
• Books 1 and 2 in the Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel series, A Hopeful Heart and A Mother's Secret.

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on July 6th. Winner will be announced July 7th on Amy's blog.

Don't miss a moment of the fun; enter today and be sure to stop by Amy's blog on July 7th to see if you won.

About the book: 

Book two in the Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel series.

Carolyn Lapp dreams of marrying for love. But will the errors of her past destroy this dream forever?

Carolyn Lapp longs to have a traditional Amish family. But she lives on her brother's farm with her parents and her 15-year old son, Benjamin. Carolyn has never revealed the identity of Benjamin's father and lives daily with the guilt and shame of her youthful indiscretion. Her brother simply will not forgive her.

His answer is to arrange a practical marriage for Carolyn to Saul, a widower with a little girl. But Carolyn isn't convinced that Saul really loves her and believes he is simply looking for someone to help raise his daughter.

When Benjamin causes trouble at a local horse auction, horse breeder Joshua Glick decides that he must be taught a lesson. Carolyn and Joshua are unmistakably drawn to each other, but Joshua mistakenly assumes that Benjamin is Carolyn's brother. Carolyn fears that if he discovers the truth, her past will destroy their budding romance.

After years of shame and loneliness, Carolyn suddenly has two men vying for her attention. But which of them will give her the family-and the unconditional love-she's longed for?

Purchase a copy:  http://ow.ly/xlHpQ 

About the author: 

Amy Clipston holds a degree in communication from Virginia Wesleyan College and works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC. Amy lives in North Carolina with her husband, and two sons and four spoiled rotten cats.

Amy can be found at: website, Twitter, Facebook

My Review:

Amy Clipston has written another excellent Amish fiction book!  "A Mother's Secret" is a book that does not have a "typical" Amish woman as the main character as so many of the Amish novels do as Carolyn is thirty-one years old, has never been married and has a teenage son.  I really enjoyed this book and also that it was not the typical Amish fiction novel.  Carolyn was very easy to relate to throughout the book.  She is seeking for love and to have that picture perfect life of having a husband whom loves her and her son and their own home.  However, she feels unworthy of this and has the guilt and burden of secrets that she has been holding on to.  I really enjoyed the characters and the storyline and I was immediately drawn into Carolyn's life and into the story. I highly recommend this series to Amish fans!

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.*

Book Review - "All for a Sister"

"All for a Sister," a novel written by Allison Pittman, is a must-read for historical fiction fans as it brings the roaring 20's to life!  Allison does an incredible job with recreating the time period as the backdrop for the story and I have always enjoyed learning about the 1920's therefore this was a book that I was so excited to read as soon as I saw the cover and read the description of it and I was not disappointed.  Celeste is living her dream, she has lived a privileged life and is able to pursue her dream; however secrets are being uncovered after her mother passes and a letter is found and the inheritance is divided.  This story is filled with great characters, an intriguing storyline that completely captures the readers' attention and I found myself not wanting the book to end!


*Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*

Book Review - "Blind Trust"

"Blind Trust" is book 2 in Sandra Orchard's Port Aster Secrets series and this continues along in the lives of the two main characters whom we met in book 1, "Deadly Devotion."  Kate was a victim of attempted murder and before this case is even settled in court, she once again finds herself in the midst of trouble as she is caught trying to buy groceries with some counterfeit bills.  As Kate and Tom are once again trying to sort out details and get to the bottom of the crime, their feelings have also become more personal and yet the situations they find themselves in are interfering with their personal relationship. 
I really enjoyed book 1 in this series and book 2 is great as well!  I love that it jumps right back into the action right away on page 1, but also gives a little "refresher" to what occurred in book 1 as well.  Sandra does an excellent job of trying together romance and suspense and also parallel storylines.  I highly recommend this book to romantic suspense fans and am looking forward to book 3!


*Thanks to the Revell Reads program for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*

Quilts of Love | RIVAL HEARTS – Summer Coleman Camping Kit Giveaway!

Don’t miss this month’s Quilts of Love book, Rival Hearts, by Tara Randel. Who doesn't like a friendly competition, every now and then? You'll be sure to love this fun tale of unexpected competition between two people forced out of their comfort zone.

Celebrate June's release by entering to win a summer camping kit (grill, tent, and camp chairs) from Quilts of Love.

One winner will receive:

• A Coleman grill, tent, and camp chairs
• A Promise in Pieces by Emily Wierenga
• A Stitch and a Prayer by Eva Gibson
• Rival Hearts by Tara Randel

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on July 13. Winner will be announced on the Quilts of Love blog.

Spread the word—tell your friends about the giveaway via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning.

Book Info

About Quilts of Love: Quilts tell stories of love and loss, hope and faith, tradition and new beginnings. The Quilts of Love series focuses on the women who quilted all of these things into their family histories. A new book releases each month and features contemporary and historical romances as well as women's fiction and the occasional light mystery. You will be drawn into the endearing characters of this series and be touched by their stories. About the book:  They both want the promotion. But will they find out that it is worth the cost? Molly Henderson and Ben Weaver have been rival magazine writers for the same publishing group for years. When both come up for the same promotion, they find themselves in an unexpected competition to win the spot. Molly, editor of Quilter's Heart, and Ben, editor of Outdoor Adventures, must switch roles, each working for the other for one month, then submit an article at the end of their quests. Can girly-girl Molly survive the outdoor adventures that Ben has planned? Can Ben navigate the perils of the social dynamics of quilting events without destroying a valuable quilt in one short month? More importantly, in this he-said, she-said situation, will Molly and Ben give in to their attraction and fall in love, no matter who wins? Learn more about this book and the series at the Quilts of Love website. About the Author:  Tara Randel is the author of five romance novels including Lasting Love, Melody of Love, and This Time Love. A member of ACFW, Tara is also the lead author of the new Annie's Mysteries series (see AnniesMysteries.com). Tara lives in New Port Richey, Florida. Connect with Tara: website, Facebook My Review: I really enjoyed "Rival Hearts" as it is a sweet, and fun story to read with characters whom you cannot help but love and become completely involved in their lives.  Both Ben and Molly want/need to win and they each have their reasons.  The competition that these two are in help them to see what they actually are able to accomplish themselves, and their self-confidence develops and also issues from their pasts are addressed and worked through.  I really enjoyed reading about their attempts in fields that they are not all that comfortable with and how they gave it their all in order to try and meet a goal.  I highly recommend this series and specifically this book if you are looking for a quick, sweet, summery read! 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.*

Book Review - "Third Thursday Community Potluck Cookbook"

Book Description from the publisher:

This is not your grandma’s potluck.

The cliché is unavoidable. At the third Thursday potluck, you won’t find canned soup casseroles or whipped delite, as much as you may love them. What you will find instead is an array of dishes in sync with the season.

Each month offers up an appropriate menu. July is for tomatoes; August for figs; December for gifts from the kitchen; February for staying warm. Gouda Risotto with Fresh Peas, Cider-Braised Pork with Pears, Crab Mac-and-Cheese, or Brown Butter Honey Cake, they each appear in their seasons at this lively community potluck.

Hosted by a group of goodwill-wielding friends and strangers, the potluck’s beneficiaries have one thing in common: a love of good food. The premise is simple; on the third Thursday of every month bring a seasonal fresh dish for sharing. The result is gloriously rich: new friends, fun, and good eats.

Whether you’re looking for instructions on assembling your own potluck (the first clue: no rules), or recipes for imaginative, honest dishes, whether it’s for a group of six or thirty, the inspiration in this book will suit anyone who wants to celebrate good food and good neighbors.


My Review:
I love the entire concept behind this book - food and fellowship, but it goes even beyond that as it is a group dinner/community potluck each month that highlights the foods that are in season at that time.  What an awesome way to try new recipes for in season foods and what better foods to eat than those that are fresh and readily available from a local farmer's market or even better from your very own garden!  This book is divided into sections by each month and there is a variety of recipes and I cannot wait to try so many of these!  Also, the pictures included throughout the book of the foods are beautiful, they make the food so appealing!  This is such a fresh, new approach to potlucks and an excellent idea for a cookbook as well! 


*Thanks to the BookLook Bloggers program for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*

"Treat Yourself"

First of all, just look at this cover - I love it!!!  "Treat Yourself: 70 classic snacks you loved as a kid (and still love today)," by Jennifer Steinhauer, really is just that - a book filled with recipes of treats that we all have enjoyed throughout our lives.  There are recipes for Chips Ahoy cookies, strawberry pop-tarts, cheez-its and zebra cakes, just to name a few.  I love the layout of this book too as it is very easy to read and there is amble space for easy recipe, including pictures of the recipes as well.  I like the little blurb that is included with easy recipe as well and you will be taken on a journey down memory lane with this book!  I am looking forward to trying these recipes with my children and creating new memories! 


More info about this book!


AND if you want a sneak peak into the book and also a few recipes (yes you do!) go here!


Enjoy!!! 


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