On My Honor by Patty Smith Hall

I love the stories of faith that come through the Heroines of WWII series.  And this story continued the interesting and captivating books of the series.  This was a book about a group of Girl Scouts who discover a stranger on the beach who was basically washed ashore after a tanker attack.  Ginny, a sister of one of these Girl Scouts helps the girls but is worried that the mysterious stranger could be a real danger to them all.  The book is filled with intrigue and mystery.  Definitely the type of book I enjoy and I did!  The scouts did a great job as they worked towards helping the cause.  I highly recommend this book and the entire series.  I have really enjoyed them!

I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was not required to give a positive review.  All thoughts are my own.

Cobalt Skies by Pegg Thomas (A More Perfect Union Book 2)

Cobalt Skies is the 2nd book in the A More Perfect Union series.  This book totally grabbed my attention from the very start.  It was filled with adventure and warm tender moments as well.  I loved the way strangers became the best of friends, and perhaps more.

This book takes you on a journey to the West as former Civil War Cavalryman, Samuel Hickman and the Southern  widow, Mrs. Susanna Piper head out for their personal goals, helping each other along the way.  They run into many difficult situations as they go at a time when North and South still harbored feelings.  This is a heartwarming book.  I really enjoyed everything about it. This book is a page turner!

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

A Mississippi Sunset: Women of Courage by Linda Weaver Clarke (Audible Version)

I really enjoyed this sweet and clean historical fiction and romance. It's part of a series of brave women who were not afraid to take a stand in what they believe needed to be changed and you will see some historical figures that appear in this book!  Loved that.  I enjoyed that the Willow Valley people return such as the owner of the hot chocolate shop and others familiar from an earlier book.  The characters are good people trying to make the best of the situations that they are in. However, it is not necessary to have read the previous books in order to be aware of what is happening in this, the third book.  It's a great stand alone story. The narrator was Elizabeth Schmidt, who I believe is a new narrator for the author's Audible books.  I enjoyed her expression and her story-telling abilities.  She was easy to listen to. 

This is a very enjoyable book and it was fun to listen to.  I received a complimentary Audible copy of this book form the author and was not required to post a review.  All thoughts are my own.

An Amish Christmas Inheritance by Virginia Wise

 This was a fun book for me and I really enjoyed it.  I grabbed it at Walmart the other day and so glad I did!.  I loved how the characters grew and developed through the trials and what appeared to be a real obstacle to venture through.  It's fun reading and I was happy that I took the time to read it.  It's a sweet and happy Christmas story.  It's a feel good kind of book!

Coming Home by Shelley Shepard Gray

This is a story of lost love and finding it again, years later.  The separation  after high school's end, left them with hurt feelings and choices that were not the best.  Chelsea finds herself as a single mother, who loves her son and wants to make the right decisions for both herself and for him.  When she reconnects with Anderson Kelly, they both realize there were mistakes made and aren't sure if the feelings they separated with could ever heal.

This is a sweet story and the characters were both caring and thoughtful of the situation they find themselves in.  The book will make you feel good and there are other characters that play an important role in the lives of the main characters.  The story was realistic and I kept reading to see how it played out.  A good book, one that you will truly enjoy.

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

Anna's Tower by Pegg Thomas (Christian Historical Romance Novellas)

I have always had a real interest in light houses wherever I travel I keep my eyes open to find them, so this story drew me in right away.  I also love all things historical  and so this book fit the bill for me.  

It was engaging to see and read about Anna's desire to help those in need through the occupational hazards of the sea-going shipmen.  I enjoyed this novella very much.  It's a sweet romance and the characters are interesting and unique.

I am sure that you will also enjoy this story.

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

The Christmas Story & Other Beloved Stories of Jesus Guest Post by Linda Weaver Clarke

The Christmas Season - a Time to Rejoice!

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. A feeling of love and joy are in the air as we give gifts to family members and neighbors.

The Christmas season is a time to have compassion for others and to give from our hearts. If we find out that a family is in need, our hearts go out to them. We don’t want their children to be disappointed on Christmas Day so we’ll take gifts to them to put under their tree. That day will always stay etched in your mind, and your children will never forget the grateful faces of the family.

Some people give gifts in secret, by knocking at the door and hiding behind a bush. When we did this, my children saw the surprised neighbor calling his children to the door to see what was at their doorstep. My children remember those days with fond memories.

As we buy gifts for the family and listen to I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas and Jolly Old St. Nicholas, do we think about the real reason we celebrate Christmas? Do our children understand who Jesus Christ is? How about our teenagers? Do they comprehend what He did for them? This is the perfect time to help them understand why we celebrate Christmas. But what is the best way to explain who Jesus is and why He is so important on Christmas Day?

There are many children’s books about the stories of Jesus. Each one has cartoon-like drawings for young children and told in a simple way for them to understand. But how about our older children who can read and would much rather read something that fits their age? Is there something for them to read?

Thirteen years ago that very thought inspired me to write such a book for my grandchildren in narrative style so they could get to know Jesus. This style of writing brings the stories to life so they can understand the scriptures better. After much

thought, I realized it was time to share this book with others. These inspirational stories are for all ages to read… from eight years old to ninety-eight. The font is larger for easier reading, especially for children, teenagers, and grandparents.

In “The Christmas Story and Other beloved Stories of Jesus,” you will learn about the birth of Jesus, the angel who told the shepherds about His birth, and the star that led wise men miles upon miles away to visit the Christ child. How about the miracles that Jesus performed? From the healing of the sick to feeding the five thousand with five barley loaves and two small fishes… from calming the wind and the waves to walking on water. These stories help our children to realize that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

This book also includes inspirational paintings by Del Parson, the renowned artist. His paintings give us a feeling of reverence and peace. The colors are exquisite and the style of painting helps tell the stories of Jesus. You can actually feel the love that Jesus has for us as you gaze at each of the lovely paintings. To learn more about Del Parson and his inspirational paintings, visit http://www.delparson.com.

Have you noticed that more and more people are talking about Jesus and His ministry? There are movies on the Internet telling the stories of Jesus like The Chosen by Dallas Jenkins and a Christian website called Bible Videos: The Life of Jesus Christ.

After reading The Christmas Story and Other beloved Stories of Jesus, Sunnie Reviews wrote: “A beautiful book written in an easy to understand style for adults and young people alike. The words and the artwork are amazing. The art is from a renowned artist. This is a great gift idea for younger readers to help them realize the important events that are well explained in this book.”

Below is a sample to read:

Off in the distance, a group of shepherds were tending their sheep when they heard choirs of angels singing. At first, they were startled and confused, not sure what to think of it.

An angel stood before them and said, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”

With that announcement, the angels sang: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

After the angels left, one of the shepherds said, “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.”

With haste, they traveled to the city of Bethlehem. It did not take long to arrive at the stable because the shepherds felt God directing them where to go and they soon found the babe lying in a manger just as the angel had announced.

With humble hearts, they knelt in reverence before the newborn babe. The happiness they felt was indescribable. They were grateful that God had sent the angels to them with a message about the Messiah. Why had they been so privileged to know about his birth? With great joy, the shepherds went about, making it known to everyone about the spiritual experience they had seen that night.

*To read the first 22 pages of The Christmas Story and Other beloved Stories of Jesus, visit the Amazon website and click on the cover. When the book opens up, scroll down and read each page. https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Story-Other-Beloved-Stories/dp/B0BJYM9VDY

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Wyoming Christmas Reunion by Melinda Curtis

This was a really sweet story.  The characters really were easy to relate to, to understand their feelings, despite their past divorce. Despite a painful divorce, Helen knows she has never stopped loving Nash.    It was great to see how they worked to get over their previous problems and both felt the desire to become a family working together to help save the family's ranch.  

I loved the way this book worked out.  It was a book that brings the Holiday spirit home.  It was a wonderful last book for this series. And a clean romance.  

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

Christmas at the Sleigh Café by Melinda Curtis

This story actually connected to me quite well, as my daughter was a dancer as well.  So it touched me a lot as I saw the common paths of decisions that some dancers have to make.

As Allie takes a job waitressing at the Sleigh Café an old friendship seems to have new sparks. This is just the sweetest Christmas Story as the two, Allie and Nick find a renewed interest in one another.  As they help their family with some problems that have arisen, the warmth of Christmas Mountain and the holiday spirit warms all their hearts.

The mysterious Christmas Cards with inspiring messages was a cute highlight in the story.  One that gives me some personal thoughts of a sweet Christmas plan of my own.  The characters were easy to like and this is definitely a great Christmas story to add to the Holiday Season.

I received a complimentary copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

 

Her Favorite Wyoming Sheriff by Cari Lynn Webb (The Blackwells of Eagle Springs)

Getting arrested seems to be an issue for Adele Blackwell and this 4th book in the Wyoming Blackwell series is a hit with me.  There are characters from earlier books to become familiar with and although it's a great read on its own, you should read the first three to appreciate all the characters and the parts they play.

Grady and Adele are both in the process of overcoming events from the past and they were not planning on love to be in the near future.  But the romance was an enjoyable read and it was an engaging story.  The twins were cute as was the entire book.  Loved it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and was under no obligation to post a positive review.  All thoughts are my own.

Passages of Hope by Terri J. Haynes (Doors to the Past Series)

 This is the type of book I have loved since a little girl who just started to read.  It's a book with mystery, history, and absolutely beautifully written.  It's a book that I enjoyed from the start to the finish.  The characters were wonderful and the historical parts were informative as well as interesting.  If you want a captivating book, this was it for me!  It's a book of courage and love for others.  I can't say more, it was so enjoyable to me.

I don't always care for dual timelines, but this was well done and not confusing as to which time period I was reading at the time. I loved the inter-generational connections in the storyline.  There was a trust in God there that is so heartwarming,  This is a definite recommendation!  Loved it!

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

Veil of Anarchy by Vannetta Chapman (Kessler Effect Book 1)

Wow, this was quite the book!  The events are so believable and definitely will make you think of possibilities of an unknown future.  It was very dramatic and suspenseful.  

How do you prepare for something you can not explain or did not ever expect?  A small town of Alpine, Texas finds itself in a situation that closes off transportation, communication, and just about everything they depend on from day to day. The question is how to deal with all the needs and who can be trusted.

This was a great book.  And I am sure there is more yet to come!

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