Rest Girl: A Journey from Exhausted and Stressed to Entirely Blessed by Jami Amerine

 This book is a very religiously based book.  The book gives thoughts on how to help you cope with being stressed and overwhelmed.  I think we have all had these times in our lives and could use some thoughts and suggestions as to how best to overcome these feelings.  She talks of personal experiences using humor, faith and grace to help pull us out of the mire.

She talks of Christ's miracles and asks the question:  Do you believe?  The need for faith is one of the thoughts that really spoke to me from this book.  It is a thought provoking book that could help those whose lives are stressed and need uplifting.

I enjoyed the book and it gave me some things to ponder and consider for my life.

I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.  All thoughts are my own.

As Dawn Breaks by Kate Breslin release in November~

 

Maggie's Strength: Forts of Refuge Book 2 by Pegg Thomas

 

This was a true page-turner!  It was full of action.  I stayed up late reading.  Just couldn't stop.  This is a book that took place in the days of Indian Wars, hostile times full of fear and working hard for survival.

The story was amazing and I can't say enough good things about it.  There were no slow parts, so no skimming pages. It was so well written I didn't want to miss anything that happened.

Maggie and Baptiste come from different backgrounds and different life experiences.  Together they find ways to help each other and to form a bond.

I loved this book.  It was so good!

I received a copy of this book from the author and was not required to write a positive review.  All thoughts are my own.

A View Most Glorious By Regina Scott

This is the 3rd book in the American Wonders Series.  But not to worry, it is a stand-alone book with new characters than the previous books.  It was a nice ending to the series and I have really enjoyed the series which takes you to interesting and captivating places that many, including myself have not yet been able to enjoy personally. 

Cora has a definite goal and is a strong woman who wants to make an impact on the Women's Suffrage of this time period.  If a woman can climb a mountain, she can surely vote!  As she takes on the climb of Mt. Rainier, there are many challengers that would be difficult for even the most experienced climber, but she doesn't give up.  

The historical fiction book which takes place in 1893, has Christian values and is a sweet and enjoyable read.  There are challenges to overcome, both personal and physical.  It has an adventurous theme, which I really enjoy.  The characters are enjoyable and I especially liked Cora's stepfather as he continues to support her in her endeavors. 

I received a complimentary book from the publisher. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Freedom's Song by Kim Vogel Sawyer

 Ready for preorder!!

A Season on the Wind by Suzanne Woods Fisher

This was a thought provoking book. This book had several themes. A theme of finding an elusive bird, and a theme about going to your past and working out the problems that one had never hoped to deal with again in life.

Ben has a hard time dealing with his Amish past.  Memories slowly come to surface in his life. Penny has waited a long time for Ben to be back in her life.  This book has surprising twists and turns and deeper meaning than what lies simply on the surface.

This was a very well written book.  I became so engaged and found myself hurrying through my daily duties to get back to my book!  It seemed a simple theme, but there is much more to think about then one might expect.  I really encourage readers of this book to read the questions at the end of the book.  They will help you to understand feelings and events that occur.  I highly recommend this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and  from NetGalley.  All thoughts are my own.

Behind Love's Wall by Carrie Fancett Pagels

This was a romantic and intriguing story that takes place on Mackinac Island, a place that I know the author is very familiar with.  It's  a split-time book that gives you both a historic and a contemporary mosaic of many twists and turns as the story continues.  It is truly a charming story and I found it very enjoyable to read.  The Grand Hotel sounds like a wonderful place both then and now and a perfect setting for this book.

I received an ebook copy from the Barbour Publishing and NetGalley.  All thoughts are my own.