Reading this week

Finished

 Vampires, Bones and Treacle Scones by Kaitlyn Dunnett

The Baby Bequest by Lyn Cote

A Killer Stitch by Maggie Sefton

Currently reading

Heart’s Safe Passage by Laure Alice Eakes

Bride Wanted by Renee Andrews

Dyer Consequences by Maggie Sefton

A Love to Treasure by Irene Brand

Non-fiction reading

The Five Love Languages Single Edition by Gary Chapman

My Heart’s in the Lowland by Liz Curtis Higgs

Getting ready to read

Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter

Talon by Ronie Kendig

Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway

Courting Hope by Jenna Mindel

Southern Fried Sushi by Jennifer Spinola Rogers

Love at Any Cost by Julie Lessman

Choices of the Heart by Laurie Alice Eakes

For school 

Social Psychology: Goals in Interaction by Douglas T. Kenrick

The Politics of the Administrative Process by Donald K. Kettl

On My Kindle

Emma by Jane Austen

Child of the Mist by Kathleen Morgan

Doon by Carey Corp

Reviewing

Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action by Nick Vujici

Devotional reading

1 Timothy  Psalms

Reviews Posted this week

Review of His Mountain Miss

Review of Bleeding Hearts

Review of Bleeding Hearts

Title: Bleeding Hearts

Author: Amber Stokes

 

Chapters: 27 plus epilogue

Genre: Christian Historical Romance/ fiction

Rating: 5 stars.

     Bleeding Hearts by Amber Stokes is her debut novel. I have to start out by saying that it is different than any other Christian Historical that I have read in a while. However that is a good thing. It leaves you thinking and touches many different emotions. The only other novel that have read recently that comes close  to making me feel that way was Laura Frantz’  Love's Reckoning. Bleedings Hearts is the perfect title for this novel, because it fits all the characters in the novel.

     This is because all of the characters in the novel are searching for something. However most of them do not realize that it Jesus that they need. Bleeding Hearts reminds us that our own hearts are bleeding in some form or another. Either for God or own hearts are bleeding for what breaks God’s.

     I enjoyed the novel I didn’t want it to end. Most of the characters were easy to fell in love with, but I have to say that Myghal was my favorite. I hope that he gets his own story someday. With Sally I felt for her, cried with her, laughed with her and rejoiced with her. Bleeding Hearts is a great debut novel that I felt blessed to be able to read and review for the author.

 

I was given an advanced e reader copy by the author in exchange for an honest review.

Amber is also doing a giveaway as well.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/share-code/MTVjZWUzOTdmNzNhZTBkM2QzNmI4OTkwN2ZjZDVhOjg=/

You can find more information on Amber here

Bleeding Heart blog

her personal blog Seasons of Humility

Her group The Borrowed Book 

Her freelance editing service Editing through the Seasons   

Review of His Mountain Miss

Title: His Mountain Miss

Author: Karen Kirst

Series: Smoky Mountain matches Love inspired

Pages: 288

Genre:  Christian Historical Romance

Rating: 5 stars

     His Mountain Miss by Karen Kirst is the third book in the Smoky Mountain matches  series.  It is Megan O'Malley’s story. She wants to continue using the house that Lucian Beaumont inherited from his grandfather to continue to allow the children of Gatlinburg to have access to books. Lucian wants to sell the property and head back to New Orleans. To continue to keep the past behind him.

     His Mountain Miss is my favorite of the Smokey Mountain Matches so far. I think it is because Megan is a book worm. Megan has always wanted to marry for love. Her family thinks it is because she reads so many novels and fairy tales. Lucian wants to treat marriage like a business arrangement so no one gets hurt. This is because of his parent’s unhappy marriage.  However God has other plans for both Megan and Lucian.

     The thing that I love about Love Inspired novels all three branches is that even though it’s a romance the novels also include faith and learning to trust God. 

Thoughts and Whatnots

Reading this week

Finished

 Of Beast and Beauty by Stacey Jay

Happy, Happy, Happy by Phil Robertson

The Rancher Next Door by Betsy St. Amant

When a Secret Kills by Lynette Eason

Are You Going to Kiss me or Not? By Thompson Square

Currently reading

Sisterchicks Down under by Robin Jones Gunn

A Killer Stitch by Maggie Sefton

Vampires, Bones and Treacle Scones by Kaitlyn Dunnett

The Baby Bequest by Lyn Cote

Grounded by Neta Jackson

Non-fiction reading

The Five Love Languages Single Edition by Gary Chapman

Dinner with the Smileys by Sarah Smiley

I’m No Angel: From Victoria’s Secret Model to Role Model by Kylie Bisutti

Getting ready to read

Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter

Talon by Ronie Kendig

Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway

Courting Hope by Jenna Mindel

Bride Wanted by Renee Andrews

Sinner’s Creed by Scott Stapp

Southern Fried Sushi by Jennifer Spinola Rogers

Famous Last Words by Jennifer Doktorski Salavto

Love at Any Cost by Julie Lessman

For school 

Social Psychology: Goals in Interaction by Douglas T. Kenrick

The Politics of the Administrative Process by Donald K. Kettl

On My Kindle

Emma by Jane Austen

Child of the Mist by Kathleen Morgan

Reviewing

Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action by Nick Vujici

Devotional reading

1 Timothy  Psalms

Reviews Posted this week

Review of Spies and Prejudice

Review of the Preacher's Bride

Review of the Preacher's Bride

Title: The Preacher’s Bride

Author: Laurie Kingery

Series: Brides of Simpson Creek book 5 Love Inspired Historical

Pages: 288

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Rating: 4.5 stars

    

     The Preacher’s Bride is the fifth book in the Brides of Simpson Creek and it is the first book that I have read in this series and I enjoyed it.  Gil Chadwick is following in his father’s footsteps to became a preacher. But sometimes he doesn’t feel like he is good enough.  Faith Bennett doesn’t believe that she dersves her name let alone to be a preacher’s wife because she has lost her faith or so she thinks.

     What I enjoyed about this novel was that it showed that God can use anyone no matter what they past as long as they accept Jesus as their savior. 

Reviews of Spies and Prejudice

Title: Spies and Prejudice

Author: Talia Vance

 

Chapters: 47

Pages: 296

Genre: Teen chick lit with a hint of mystery

Rating: 4.5 stars

     At first I didn’t want to read Spies and Prejudice because I don’t really like to read books that give a nod to Pride and Prejudice.  I am glad I did because Spies and Prejudice was good and funny. It was easy to see which of the characters were based on characters from Pride and Prejudice.  Strawberry Fields or Berry the main character and Heroine is Elizabeth Bennett. Her friend Mary Chris is Jane or at least in my opinion. Tanner Halston is Mr. Darcy while his step brother Ryan is Mr. Bingley.

     I really enjoyed the book. I just wish that it had ended better for Berry.  

I was given an ecopy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 

Thoughts and whatnot's

Reading this week

Finished

 A Deadly Yarn by Maggie Sefton

Currently reading

The Rancher Next Door by Betsy St. Amant

Of Beast and Beauty by Stacey Jay

Sisterchicks Down under by Robin Jones Gunn

Are You Going to Kiss me or Not? By Thompson Square

When a Secret Kills by Lynette Eason

Emma by Jane Austen

Non-fiction reading

Happy, Happy, Happy by Phil Robertson

The Five Love Languages Single Edition by Gary Chapman

Getting ready to read

Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter

Talon by Ronie Kendig

Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway

Courting Hope by Jenna Mindel

The Baby Bequest by Lyn Cote

Bride Wanted by Renee Andrews

Leaving Liberty by Virginia Carmichael

The Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Robin Palmer

Grounded by Neta Jackson

Ashes on the Waves by Mary Lindsey

The Unburdened Heart: Finding the Freedom of Forgiveness by Suzanne Eller

A Killer Stitch by Maggie Sefton

For school 

Not till August 27

On My Kindle

Reviewing

Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action by Nick Vujici

for the author

Devotional reading

1 Timothy  Psalms

Reviews Posted this week

 Review of Sisterchicks on the Loose

Review of sisterchicks do the hula

Review of Sisterchicks do the hula

Title: Sisterchicks do the hula

Author: Robin Jones Gunn

Series: Sisterchicks book 2

 

Chapters: 25 Plus Epilogue

Genre: Christian Chick lit

Rating: 4.5 stars

     Laurie and Hope have been friends for years and they are now getting the chance to go to Hawaii together on a sisterchicks vacation.  This book is the second book in the sisterchicks series. It was good but I didn’t enjoy it as much as I did the first one. 

On Friday of this week I am posting "my  testimony" on my personal blog Seasons of My Life. 

Review of Sisterchicks on the Loose

Title: Sisterchicks on the Loose

Author: Robin Jones Gunn

Series: Sisterchicks

 

Pages: 288

Genre: Christian Chick lit

Rating: 4.5 stars

     Sisterchicks on the loose is the first book in the Sisterchick series by Robin Jones Gunn. It is Christian chick lit but it seems to be written for older women, because the main characters are older.

     Sharon and Penny have been friends for years and now in the 40’s they are going to Finland in order for Penny to find family members.

     Just like I enjoyed reading the Christy Miller series also by Robin Jones Gunn I enjoyed reading this Sisterchick novel. Robin’s novels are full of the right balance of faith, relationships and humor. I am glad that an author that I read as a teen I can continue to read as an adult.

Reading this week

Finished

Bleeding Heart by Amber Stokes

His Mountain Miss by Karen Kirst

Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman

Sisterchicks in Sombreros by Robin Jones Gunn

Needled to Death by Maggie Sefton

Iced Chiffon by Duffy Brown

Wicked Weaves by Joyce Lavene

Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth

Mayhem at the Orient Express by Kylie Logan

Strangers on a Train by Carolyn Keene

Currently reading

The Rancher Next Door by Betsy St. Amant

Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich

Still Star-Crossed by Melinda Taub

Looming Murder by Carol Ann Martin

Non-fiction reading

Happy, Happy, Happy by Phil Robertson

Getting ready to read

Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter

Talon by Ronie Kendig

The Outcast: a modern retelling of The Scarlet Letter by Jolina Petershiem

A Deadly Yarn by Maggie Sefton

Are You Going to Kiss me or Not? By Thompson Square

Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway

Courting Hope by Jenna Mindel

The Baby Bequest by Lyn Cote

Of Beast and Beauty by Stacey Jay

Sisterchicks Down under by Robin Jones Gunn

Bride Wanted by Renee Andrews

For school 

Not till August 27

On My Kindle

Reviewing

Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action by Nick Vujici

for the author

Devotional reading

1 Timothy  Psalms

Spaghetti for the Soul by Kathy Troccoli

Reviews Posted this week

Reading this week

Finished

Spies and Prejudice by Talia Vance

Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer

Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade

Currently reading

The Rancher Next Door by Betsy St. Amant

His Mountain Miss by Karen Kirst

Sisterchicks in Sombreros by Robin Jones Gunn

Non-fiction reading

Getting ready to read

Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter

Talon by Ronie Kendig

For school 

Not till August

On My Kindle

Reviewing

Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action by Nick Vujici

Bleeding Heart by Amber Stokes reviewing for the author

Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate by Diana Wallis Taylor

Devotional reading

1 Timothy  Psalms

Reviews Posted this week