Reading this week

Finished

Miss Kay’s Duck Commander Kitchen by Kay Robertson

The Apprentice by Tess Gerristen

Forget Me Not by Amber Stokes

You Cannoli Die Once by Shelley Costa

Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich

Currently reading

Finger Lickin’ Fifteen by Janet Evanovich

Safe by the Marshal’s Side by Shirlee McCoy

Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass

Words with Friends by Ali Brandon

Being Sloane Jacobs by Lauren Morrill

Non-fiction reading

Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell

Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss by Buddy Valastro

I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood up for Education and was shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai

Getting ready to read

North Country Hero by Lois Richer

The Merciful Scar by Rebecca St James

Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich

Smokin’ Seventeen by Janet Evanovich

The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

Made to Last by Melissa Tagg

The Cowboy’s Reunited Family by Brenda Minton

The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

The Nurse’s Secret Suitor by Cheryl Wyatt

Caleb and Kate Cindy Martinusen-Coloma

Tattler’s Branch by Jan Watson

For school 

U.S. Criminal Justice Policy by Karim Ismaili

In Search of Respect by Philippe Bourgois

Women on Ice by Miriam Boeri

Class, Race, Gender, and Crime by Gregg Barak

Nothing Bad happens to good girls by Esther Madriz

Crime and Punishment in America by Elliot Currie

The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

Audio

Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich

On My Kindle

Classics

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Reviewing

Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

Devotional reading

Bible through in a year

The Unburdened Heart by Suzanne Eller

Reviews Posted this week

Review of the Husband Hunt

Review of The Rancher's secret Son

Review of The rancher's Secret Son

Title: The Rancher’s secret Son

Author: Betsy St.Amant

Series: Love Inspired with familiar characters from The Rancher next door

 

Chapters: 20 plus Epilogue

Pages: 217

Genre: Christian Romance

Rating: 5  stars

    

     Thirteen years ago Emma Shaver left her hometown of Broken Bend Louisiana and her high school boyfriend Max Ringgold behind. Emma left with a secret that she never told anyone. Now thirteen years later she is back, because her son has been sentenced by a judge to a month at a therapy horse ranch that is run by Max.

     The Rancher’s Secret Son is a sweet romance about forgiveness both God’s and human’s and a second chance. 

Review of The Husband Hunt

Title: The Husband Hunt

Author: Karen Kirst

Series: Smoky Mountain Matches Love inspired Historical

 

Chapters: 26 plus Epilogue

Pages: 283

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Rating: 5 stars

     The Husband Hunt is another book in the Smoky Mountain Matches  series . Sophie Tanner has to get married in order to keep her brother with her and her farm. The only person she could ever see herself marrying  Nathan O’Malley doesn’t want to marry her. Nathan thinks that they are two different.

     Sophie isn’t your typical girl she’s a tomboy who is more at home working on the farm than in fancy dress.  She also has a heart of gold that will do anything for her brother even if it means marrying someone she doesn’t love.

     So far I have enjoyed all the books in the Smoky Mountain Matches series, The Reluctant Outlaw was my favorite with this one being a close second. Like any Love Inspired Historical Romance, The Husband Hunt is a sweet romantic read. 

Thoughts and Whatnots

Reading this week

Finished

The Soldier’s Sister by Debby Giusti

Buried in Bargains by Josie Belle

Plum Lovin’ By Janet Evanovich

His Ideal Match by Arlene James

Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich

A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot

Murder and Marinara by Rosie Genova

Currently reading

Finger Lickin’ Fifteen by Janet Evanovich

Safe by the Marshal’s Side by Shirlee McCoy

Non-fiction reading

Getting ready to read

North Country Hero by Lois Richer

The Merciful Scar by Rebecca St James

Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich

Smokin’ Seventeen by Janet Evanovich

The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

Made to Last by Melissa Tagg

The Cowboy’s Reunited Family by Brenda Minton

The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass

You Cannoli Die Once by Shelley Costa

Words with Friends by Ali Brandon

The Apprentice by Tess Gerristen

Gluten for Punishment by Nancy J Parra

The Nurse’s Secret Suitor by Cheryl Wyatt

For school 

U.S. Criminal Justice Policy by Karim Ismaili

In Search of Respect by Philippe Bourgois

Women on Ice by Miriam Boeri

Class, Race, Gender, and Crime by Gregg Barak

Nothing Bad happens to good girls by Esther Madriz

Crime and Punishment in America by Elliot Currie

The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

On My Kindle

Classics

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Reviewing

Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

 A February Bride by  Betsy  St. Amant

Forget Me Not by Amber Stokes

Devotional reading

Bible through in a year

The Unburdened Heart by Suzanne Eller

Reviews Posted this week

 Review of Dear Mr. Knightly

Review of Under a Blackberry Moon

Review of Under a Blackberry Moon

Title: Under a BlackBerry Moon

Author: Serena B Miller

Series: not really a series but there are familiar characters

 

Chapters: 28 plus Epilogue

Pages: 341

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Rating: 5 stars

     Under a Blackberry Moon is a favorite book that I have read this year.  This book had some of my favorite historical aspects in it. The western frontier, a hero or Heroine that was part Native American.  It is too bad that there is not more  Historical fiction novels with more Native American heroes or heroines in it.  So far Under a Black berry Moon and Courting Morrow Little by Laura Frantz. 

     Moon Song is a Chippewa woman who is trying to get her and her young son back to their people. Sky Pilot goes with her to make sure that she gets back to her people safely. However along the way his feelings toward her change.

     Under a Blackberry Moon is a historical fiction novel that bridges two different worlds. I also loved that Serena Miller said that the story was roughly based on a true story. That just made it sweeter.

     I would recommend this book to anyone who loves Serena’s other books, and anyone who loved Courting Morrow Little by Laura Frantz. 

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.

Review of Dear Mr. Knightly

Title: Dear Mr. Knightly

Author: Katherine Raey 

Pages: 292

Genre: Christian Fiction

Rating: 4.5

I didn’t know what to think when I first started Dear Mr.  Knightly because I had never read a novel written almost entirely written in letter from. I am glad that I picked up the novel. I really did enjoy the story.

I didn’t really know what to make of Samantha when I first started reading. Samantha had a habit of hiding behind her books afraid to take a chance.

Fans of English lit will get the references. Dear Mr. Knightly is a sweet and enjoyable read that any fan of English Lit will enjoy reading I would recommend this book to anyone.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.  

Thoughts and Whatnots

Reading this week

Finished

The Husband Hunt by Karen Kirst

The Rancher’s Secret Son by Betsy St. Amant

Family Celebrations with the Cake boss by Buddy Valastro

The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen

Currently reading

Finger Lickin’ Fifteen by Janet Evanovich

The Soldier’s Sister by Debby Giusti

Murder and Marinara by Rosie Genova

Plum Lovin’ By Janet Evanovich

Non-fiction reading

A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot

Getting ready to read

North Country Hero by Lois Richer

Reunited with the Sheriff by Bele Calhoune

The Merciful Scar by Rebecca St James

Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich

Smokin’ Seventeen by Janet Evanovich

The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

Safe by the Marshal’s Side by Shirlee McCoy

Made to Last by Melissa Tagg

The Cowboy’s Reunited Family by Brenda Minton

The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass

You Cannoli Die Once by Shelley Costa

Words with Friends by Ali Brandon

For school 

U.S. Criminal Justice Policy by Karim Ismaili

In Search of Respect by Philippe Bourgois

Women on Ice by Miriam Boeri

Class, Race, Gender, and Crime by Gregg Barak

Nothing Bad happens to good girls by Esther Madriz

Crime and Punishment in America by Elliot Currie

The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

On My Kindle

Classics

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Reviewing

Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

 A February Bride by  Betsy  St. Amant

Forget Me Not by Amber Stokes

Devotional reading

Bible through in a year

The Unburdened Heart by Suzanne Eller

Reviews Posted this week

Reading this week

Finished

Lean Mean Thirteen by Janete Evanovich

Fearless Fourteen by janet Evanovich

Under a Blackberry Moon by Serena B Miller

City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare

Currently reading

Finger Lickin’ Fifteen by Janet Evanovich

The Husband Hunt by Karen Kirst

The Rancher’s Secret Son by Betsy St. Amant

Non-fiction reading

A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot

Getting ready to read

Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway

Heart of the Country by Rene Gutteridge

Rodeo Regrets by Shannon Taylor Vannatter

The Soldier’s Sister by Debby Giusti

North Country Hero by Lois Richer

Reunited with the Sheriff by Bele Calhoune

The Merciful Scar by Rebecca St James

Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich

Smokin’ Seventeen by Janet Evanovich

All Things Hidden by Tracie Peterson

The Dancing Master by Julie Klassen

The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

For school 

 Nothing till January 13

On My Kindle

Classics

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Reviewing

Diamonds and Deceit by Lelia Rasheed

Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

 A February Bride by  Betsy  St. Amant

Devotional reading

Bible through in a year

The Unburdened Heart by Suzanne Eller

Reviews Posted this week

Reading this week 2014

Finished

To the Nines by Janet Evanovich Finished 12/27/2013

Ten Big ones by Janet Evanovich Finished 12/27/2013

Paige Rewritten by Erynn Mangum Finished 12/27/2013

Staying Strong by Demi Lovato Finished 12/29/13

Dear Mr. Knightly by Katherine Reay Finished 12/30/13

Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich Finished 12/31/13

Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich  finished 1/1/2014

Currently reading

City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare

The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

Under a Blackberry Moon by Serena B Miller

Lean Mean Thirteen by Janete Evanovich

Non-fiction reading

A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot

Getting ready to read

Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway

Heart of the Country by Rene Gutteridge

Rodeo Regrets by Shannon Taylor Vannatter

The Husband Hunt by Karen Kirst

The Soldier’s Sister by Debby Giusti

North Country Hero by Lois Richer

Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

A February Bride by  Betsy  St. Amant

Fearless Fourteen by janet Evanovich

The Merciful Scar by Rebecca St James

For school 

 Nothing till January

On My Kindle

Classics

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Reviewing

Diamonds and Deceit by Lelia Rasheed

Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

Devotional reading

1 Timothy Psalms

Reviews Posted this week

2014 Reading Challenges and reading Goals

 This Coming up year I am going to keep it simple in how many challenges I do I am going to keep it hopefully to no more than 5.  

·         Read 12 nonfiction books in 2014 that’s one a month(not including books that I have to read for school.) 12 Books that I choose to read on my own. 

·         Read 24 books from my TBR pile that’s two a month

·         Read at least 100 books this year

·         Keep up with my review books

·         Read 6 classics giving me two months to read each book

·         Read 75 library books

·         Read 20 cozy mysteries

·         Find at least two new to me authors

·         Attempt to read at least one Science fiction or Fantasy book