Tea With Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn review

Title: Tea with Elephants

Author: Robin Jones Gunn

Ch: 23

Pg: 304

Series: Suitcase Sisters

Genre: Contemporary Christian fiction

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: Revell

Ever since I first picked up the author’s books as a teenager, each time I’ve read a book by heart they’ve touch my heart. And Tea with Elephants was no different. It’s the first book in the Suitcase sisters. And it’s set in Africa when two friends Fern and Lily get gifted the trip of a lifetime.

I was hooked from page one and loved every many of it. And I have to say I was happy to discover what happened to a beloved character after their book had ended. Fern was the one I related to the most. And while Danny was a secondary character I also related a bit to him especially with what he has to face. As at least to me it’s one of the hardest things a child has to face even as an adult.

The faith thread throughout the book not only weaves Lily and Ferns story it also weaves the bigger story of God’s plan. And just like I’ve been since I was a teenager I feel blessed by the story and scripture. And so glad the author’s writing fiction again. And can’t wait to see where the next book in the series takes us.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Blooming of Delphinium by Holly Varni review

Title: The Blooming of Delphinium

Author: Holly Varni

Ch: 28

Pg: 304

Series:  Moonberry Lake

Genre: Christian fiction hint of romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell



While I loved Delphinium and her ability to sense smells with people and determining what kind of person they are. As well as the banter between her and Elliot. And the small town of Moonberry lake makes it feel like the reader lives there.

But the seniors, especially Bob stole my heart. Their shenanigans and wisdom made the book for me as they reminded me so much of the residents of the retirement home I used to work at. I wish more authors would include senior characters in their stories. The Blooming of Delphinium reminded me just how important relationships with our elderly relatives should be as well as elders in general. Not just for the wisdom but because they will keep you on your toes and keep you young.

Can’t wait to see if there’s another book in Moonberry Lake and what else the author has in store.

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Christmas Tree Farm by Melody Carlson review

 

 

In The Christmas tree Farm by Melody Carlson two sisters butt heads over how to save the family farm.  Madison also butts heads with her neighbor and former boyfriend.  What Madison and her sister Addie are going to need is a Christmas Miracle.  I didn’t know how I would feel about this one as I was worried about the sisters’ relationship. But I did end up enjoying this one.  Melody has quickly become a favorite author for Chris novella’s to read every year and The Christmas Tree will be no different. I enjoyed the unique twist that she put on the story. I don’t think I’ve ever read a Christmas story quite like it.  It was like a warm hug without having the over the top hallmark feel. I can’t wait to pick this one back up in December.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Meddling with Mistletoe by Liz Johnson review

 

Return to Prince Edward Island at Christmas time with Liz Johnson with Meddling with Mistletoe.  What do you get when you mix a baker in need of an oven, who finds in in the form of an Inn as long as she cooks breakfast for the inn and a single man with a nosy aunt? You get a matchmaking scheme at Christmas. This sweet novella is just the thing to get into Christmas spirit. It was also nice to visit old Prince Edward Island favorites, but also to meet new favorite characters in Whitney and Daniel.  I do recommend that you read both the Prince Edward Island Dreams series and the Prince Edward Island Shores series before this novella. I can’t wait to read this one again in December.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Trail of Threats by Jessica R Patch review

 

Trail of Threats by Jessica R Patch is the six book in Mountain Country K-9 but can be read as a standalone. Sadie Owen’s is determined to give her son a life she’s not looking for love and neither is Officer Rocco Manelli he wants to protect and serve. But then Sadie becomes a target and everything changes. I loved how Sadie didn’t give up and was willing to fight but her son and his service dog stole the book. This suspense novel had me turning pages late into the night because I had to know what happened. However this one isn’t as dark as her FBI:Strange Crime unit. This is the romantic suspense most readers enjoy.

I can’t wait to read more by the author and more in the series.

 

I received a copy of this book from the author . I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Something Borrowed by Rachel Scott McDaniel, Allison Pittman and Susie Finkbeiner novella collection review

 

With this novella collection centered around a Special wedding dress Rachel Scott McDaniel has done it again. With A Heart in Disguise Clara Westlake is a seamstress in the Camouflage Corps. I thought I knew my WWI history but this is the first I had heard about the Camouflage Corps and the important job they had during WWI. That's what I love so much about Rachel's books after the Faith content and love story is that I l always something new from history.  I also loved that the dress that played a part in this story would find its way through time and to more wars for two more stories. 

 

 A Letter to Eli by Allison Pittman was set during WWII. And a possibly second chance for Betty and Eli. I did enjoy this one but it wasn't my favorite of the three. And that's on me not Allison's writing. I think I'm kind of getting burnt out on WWII romances. But if that's not the case for you then you'll also love Betty and Eli's story. 

 

And finally we have A Daffodil in the Dress by Susie Finkbeiner set during the Vietnam, this one was my favorite of the three stories in this collection. Though it's a second chance at love and not always my favorite I enjoyed it. Kate and Ike's story is just so sweet despite the tragedy of the Vietnam War. And Little Eloise is just a doll.  This story was only my second Susie Finkebeiner story but it weren't be my last. And it was also only my second Vietnam War book because there's not that much out there. Because it's one war that war and horrific and to close to recent memory.  But the author tackled that was grace. And overall I would give this collection 4.5 stars 

 

While each of these novella's are separate stories they are sewn together with a dress, faith and love.  And that makes three stories worth reading. 

 

I received a copy of this book from the author . I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

July Wrap Up

 

  I read or listened to a total of 9   books across 2160 pages and 36:16:00 hours. My average rating was 3.81 And I DNF 6 books. And my total of unread 90 .

 

Kill or Bee Killed by Jennie Marts 

Offside Hearts by Nikki Larson 

Until our Time Comes by Nicole M Miller (owned) 

A Deception Composition by Anna Lee Huber (audio) 

The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand by Matthew Gray Gubler 

The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness 

Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver 

The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson 

Deadpool Vs Haweye