Montana Dreams The Blackwell Sisters Series by Anna J. Stewart

This was a great addition to The Blackwell Sisters Series.  Each book is written by different and talented authors.  This book continues with the story of Peyton Harrison AKA Blackwell.  In this book a lot of the past is revealed and explained so that even if picking up book 3, you will be able to read knowing how the story lines developed in previous books to this point.  But I would recommend reading them all because they are all so interesting and fun.  

This book has some intrigue and a little mystery that keeps the reader's interest throughout. Family dynamics play an important part in this book in several different ways. Its a clean romance and you will love the characters!

I enjoyed this book very much and felt it was a very fun and entertaining book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts are my own.

An Amish Singing by Amy Clipston

This book contains four sweet novellas.  A group of young people in an Amish community find a way to bring happiness to others in their community who have been sick or grieving and to sing and share their Gospel with non-Amish guests at dinners served in an Amish home.  The stories share a sweet story of romance among those in the singing group.  There is continuity in the stories, even though each features a different couple finding the way together.

I loved the stories and each one was enjoyable to read. The stories are uplifting and has its own Amish charm.  The stories are of faith, love and kindness.

If you enjoy Amish books, you will definitely enjoy this book.  Very fun read and inspirational stories.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Dogwood Plantation by Carrie Fancett Pagels Blog Hop and Giveaway!

Welcome Carrie Fancett Pagels 

Special Author Post and Giveaway!

Dogwood Plantation: Why I Chose the Tough Topics

By Carrie Fancett Pagels

My tagline, “Overcoming Through Time”, was inspired both by my background as a psychologist and as a believer. Most of my twenty published Christian fiction stories could be considered “sweet romances” but this full-length novel tackles tough topics.

When I first began writing this story, about a decade ago, I had just stepped back from work as a psychologist. When developing the characters for the novel, I asked “what would make (character) act that way?” I teach on backstory, and why it matters, and in this novel, those answers are critical to explain the behaviors on the page.

A few of my secondary characters have experienced sexual abuse, and one was the victim of incest. These aren’t necessarily topics covered in Christian fiction. I wasn’t heavy-handed in my writing of what had happened. (Spoiler alert!) One of the female characters, Mariah, suffered at the hands of her father, with devastating results that impacted many other people (mostly male characters) in my story. One person’s evil behavior impacted so many and down to the next generation. One of the unsympathetic male characters in my story, Daniel, really experienced “sexual misuse” at the hands of Mariah, which ended up being visited upon others. During the course of my career as a psychologist, I saw this kind of thing over and over.

So if you’re expecting a nice light read, maybe try one of my other stories. In Dogwood Plantation, I exposed some behaviors often kept under wraps. But I pray that readers will see Christ’s redemption though what happens to them eventually!

Carrie Fancett Pagels, Author

Dogwood Plantation (Hearts Overcoming Press, 2020)

"In Desperate Straits" in Lessons on Love collection, (Barbour, October 2019)

Mercy in a Red Cloak (Hearts Overcoming Press, 2019)

My Heart Belongs on Mackinac Island: Maude's Mooring  (Barbour, 2017) -- Large Print (Thorndike 2018) A RT Book Reviews Top Pick, MAGGIE AWARD WINNER 2018 

"Love's Anchor" in The Great Lakes Lighthouse Brides Collection (Barbour, 2018)

"The Sugarplum Ladies" in The Victorian Christmas Brides Collection (Barbour, 2018)

"Shenandoah Hearts" in The Backcountry Brides Collection (Barbour, 2018)

"His Anchor" in First Love Forever Romance Collection (Barbour, 2018)

Giveaway: A copy of Dogwood Plantation in ebook or paperback.

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The Christmas Swap by Melody Carlson

This was a cute novella length Christmas story that I enjoyed as a pleasant light read.  As Emma heads out for a Christmas in Colorado with her friend's family, she meets West Prescott, who didn't quite make his flight as their families swap homes for Christmas.

Not all things go as West plans but it's those twists and turns that make the story fun and keeps you reading.  Coming from a family that skis, I enjoyed the skiing theme.  It presented interesting personalities, that were not maybe as trustworthy and caring as they should be. I enjoyed the book and how things worked out in the end.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishing.  All thoughts are my own.

Bride by Blackmail by Debbie Lynne Costello Moonlight & Magnolias Series Book 1

Loved this book!  It was very engaging and kept my interest throughout.  I loved the characters and Duncan's Scottish brogue!  I enjoyed the conflict, the romance, and also the cunning and creative ways Duncan came up with to try to win his bride.

Charlotte had a captivating personality who definitely wants nothing to do with Duncan.  It's a fun book to read and hard to put down.  Loved it!

There is also intrigue to add a bit of mystery to the book.  It's a clean romance with Christian values which expresses a beautiful trust in the Lord to guide us in our daily lives.

I highly recommend this very well written book!

I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts are my own.

Montana Wishes by Amy Vastine The Blackwell Sisters

Such an interesting and fun read!  I really enjoyed the characters and they and the story quickly drew me in.I was hooked from the very start of the book.  It was a sweet love story and although the main characters, Amanda and Blake, were best friends, did they truly know each other and what the other wanted? 

The book brought back other familiar people from previous stories and I loved that continuity and feeling of knowing them.The story was set in Montana at the Blackwell Ranch with lots of family members to add to the excitement of babies and weddings.  Yet, life isn't always perfect and Amanda has a situation that causes her so much concern. 

This was a very enjoyable read and I highly recommend it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts are my own.

My Breakfast With Jesus by Tina Cho Illustrated by Guy Wolek

This is a beautiful and charming book for younger readers.   It has stories and illustrations of children from different countries and cultures and how they have breakfast and give thanks and having the breakfast which might be customarily made in their family homes combined with the Spirit of Jesus in their homes as they start their days.

It's a very nice way to combine learning about others and understanding that Jesus is with all that invite him to their homes.

Very nice!

I received a copy of this book as a gift for a grandson.  All thoughts are my own.