Review of Finding his way home

Title: Finding his way Home

Author: Mia Ross

Series:  Barrett's Mill book 3

 

Chapters: 12 plus epilogue

Pages: 224

Genre: Christian Romance

Rating: 4 stars

    

     Scott Barrett is the prodigal Barrett Son. Who's made it back home. After a stint in prison. He doesn't feel like he belongs anywhere, he's trying to find his place in his family again.  Jenna Reed is an artist who's never really put down roots anywhere. She's basically running from her past. A past that she has yet to make peace with.  She doesn't stay in one place to long. 

    

     Two people who don't feel like they belong anywhere might just need each other.  Finding his way Home is a sweet Christian romance. Just like the rest of the books in this series I really enjoyed this book. 

Reading this week

Finished 

Laying Down the Paw by Diane Kelly

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wren ]

Unexpected Family by Jill Kemerer

Dauntless by Dina L Sleiman

Currently reading

Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales

Loving the country boy by Mia Ross

Non-fiction reading

Never Broken: Songs are only half the story by Jewel

Getting ready to read

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

The Rancher's Second Chance by Brenda Minton

Luther and Katharina by Jody Hedlund

Tricky Twenty Two by Janet Evanovich

Dashing through the Snow by Debbie Macomber

Chivalrous by Dina L Sleiman

Classic

Audio on the Way to Work

Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein

Reviewing

Devotional reading

Standing Strong: How to Resist the Enemy of your Soul by John F MacArthur JR

The Woman's study Bible, NKJV

Did not Finish

Reviews Posted this week

Review of Diamonds are Forever

Title: Diamonds are forever

Author: Michelle Madow

Series: Secret Diamond sisters

 

Chapters: 32 plus epilogue

Pages: 360

Genre: teen/new adult

Rating: 4 stars

     Diamonds are Forever is the third book and final book in the Secret Diamond sister's series.  All the questions that I had about the storyline was answered by the end. I also loved that Michelle quite possibly left it open for either a sequel or a spin off series.

     Diamonds are Forever unlike the first two books I would have to say that it is more New adult than teen simply because of some of the things that happen in the book.  But it was a great ending to a great series. 

Review of Into the Whirlwind

Title: Into the Whirlwind

 

Author: Elizabeth Camden

Chapters: 32 plus epilogue

Pages: 380

Genre: Christian historical fiction

Rating: 4 stars

     Into the Whirlwind is another great book by Elizabeth Camden. This one is set in Chicago at the of the great Chicago fire. The two main characters Mollie Knox and Zach Kazmarek start out hating each other. This novel is much more than a romance. It's also a story about finding who you are.  What's important in life.  

Finished 

Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson  

Precept upon precept Jeremiah part 1

Currently reading

Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales

Laying Down the Paw by Diane Kelly

Dauntless by Dina L Sleiman

Non-fiction reading

Never Broken: Songs are only half the story by Jewel

Getting ready to read

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

The Rancher's Second Chance by Brenda Minton

Loving the country boy by Mia Ross

Luther and Katharina by Jody Hedlund

Classic

Audio on the Way to Work

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wren

Reviewing

Devotional reading

Standing Strong: How to Resist the Enemy of your Soul by John F MacArthur JR

The Woman's study Bible, NKJV

Did not Finish

Wendy Darling: Stars by Colleen Oakes

Reviews Posted this week

How a Star FallsOne-Year Anniversary(November 18th)

A Note from the Author

A year ago today (November 18^th), my little star story, How a Star Falls, landed on Amazon. I’m thrilled to celebrate the anniversary of its release with you by introducing a brand-new cover (where the hero, Derrick, makes an appearance) and sharing a fun giveaway with prizes from some of my favorite Etsy shops!

If you journeyed with Derrick and Brielle when their story first released, thank you for allowing them into your heart. And if this will be your first time meeting them, I hope you’ll be encouraged by their story and reminded of the hope of Psalm 138:8: “The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me.”

Blessings through life’s seasons!

~Amber

About the Book

Sweet New Adult Contemporary Romance Novella

How does a star fall?
Quickly. Completely. Unexpectedly.

Derrick Knolane escapes to Trinidad Head most evenings, avoiding his apartment and planning for the day he'll break free of Humboldt County. Working in a music store might be fine for a while, but it's far from the goal he had in mind when he got his college degree. Not to mention the fact that his roommate is a jerk and his family won't stop trying to run his life.

Then Brielle falls into his world.

She claims to be a star. Not from Hollywood, but from heaven. He thinks she's crazy. Certainly delusional. Yet, he can't just leave her alone on the cliffs. So he takes her home.

And his whole world falls apart.

A heartfelt and fanciful contemporary romance novella, How a Star Falls explores the uncertain season of new adulthood and shows that sometimes the worst inconveniences make for the best miracles of all.

This novella is available in the following formats:

2-hour unabridged audiobook ($6.95)

Paperback ($6.99)

Kindle ebook ($.99)

Author Bio

Amber Stokes worksas a marketing content writer for a Christian publisher. On the side, she self-publishes inspirational fiction depicting the seasons of life and love. Her passion for books compelled her to earn a bachelor's degree in English and run her own freelance editing and publicity business for over a year. Happily, this chapter of her career takes place in the Pacific Northwest—a part of the world she's always considered home.

You can learn more about Amber’s books, sign up for her author newsletter, join the Amber’s Gems street team, and more at www.SeasonsofaStory.blogspot.com.

Cover Designer Bio

Lena Goldfinch writes inspirational historical romance and books for teens. She’s always been a sucker for a good old-fashioned romance, whether it’s a novel or short story, young adult or adult, fantasy or realistic, contemporary or historical. Lena has been a finalist in several national writing contests, including the RWA Golden Heart and ACFW Genesis contests. She enjoys life in a quiet small town with her husband, two kids, and two very spoiled black Labs.

Visit Lena at www.LenaGoldfinch.com.

Giveaway!

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Fill out the form below to enter to win one of three prizes from some of the author’s favorite Etsy shops! The prizes are…

·         Sparkle Green and Red Christmas Earrings from Baubles, Beads and Stuff

·         Silver Compass Crystal Charm Necklace from Jaye L. Knight

·         Santa Bunyan Note Cards (Set of 3) from CindyLindgren

Why these prizes? The earrings include stars, which fit this occasion for obvious reasons. ;) The compass is a reference to a song mentioned in the story: “If My Heart Was a House” by Owl City (you can listen HERE). And the cards are a little teaser for my next contemporary romance, WhereTrains Collide. (Let’s just say the hero’s nickname is Paul Bunyan. Can you guess the heroine’s nickname?)

Note: Giveaway is open to US residents only due to shipping costs.

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Review of Into the Whirlwind

Title: Into the Whirlwind

Author: Elizabeth Camden

Chapters: 32 plus epilogue

Pages: 380

Genre: Christian historical fiction

Rating: 4 stars

     Into the Whirlwind is another great book by Elizabeth Camden. This one is set in Chicago at the of the great Chicago fire. The two main characters Mollie Knox and Zach Kazmarek start out hating each other. This novel is much more than a romance. It's also a story about finding who you are.  What's important in life.  

Reading this week

Finished 

A Madness So Discreet by Mindy McGinnis

Devon's Choice by Catherine Bennett

Protected by the warrior by Barbara Phinney

Currently reading

Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales

Laying Down the Paw by Diane Kelly

Dauntless by Dina L Sleiman

Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson

Non-fiction reading

Never Broken: Songs are only half the story by Jewel

Getting ready to read

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

The Rancher's Second Chance by Brenda Minton

Loving the country boy by Mia Ross

Luther and Katharina by Jody Hedlund

Classic

Audio on the Way to Work

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

Reviewing

Devotional reading

Standing Strong: How to Resist the Enemy of your Soul by John F MacArthur JR

The Woman's study Bible, NKJV

Precept upon precept Jeremiah part 1

Did not Finish

Wendy Darling: Stars by Colleen Oakes

Reviews Posted this week

Veterans Day

Thank you Veterans especially my dad my uncles, grandfather and my cousin for your service  fighting and Sacrificing in order to protect the Freedoms that many  us take for granted.  As Americans we need to remember the our Veterans everyday not just on Veterans Day freedom isn't free. It was paid many times over with blood, sweat, tears and many times the lives of our servicemen and women. 

Cover Reveal of Elementals The Prophecy of Shadows

Elementals: The Prophecy of Shadows is the first in a new series that fans of Percy Jackson and The Secret Circle will love!

Title: Elementals: The Prophecy of Shadows

Author: Michelle Madow

Genre:Young Adult Fantasy

Release Date: January 26, 2016

Publisher: Dreamscape Publishing

Series:Elementals #1

Format: eBook

ISBN:2940152448849

Synopsis:

When Nicole Cassidy moves from sunny Georgia to gloomy New England, the last thing she expects is to learn that her homeroom is a cover for a secret coven of witches. Even more surprisingly … she’s apparently a witch herself. Despite doubts about her newfound abilities, Nicole is welcomed into this ancient circle of witches and is bedazzled by their powers—and, to her dismay, by Blake—the school’s notorious bad-boy.

Girls who get close to Blake wind up hurt. His girlfriend Danielle will do anything to keep them away, even if she must resort to using dark magic. But the chemistry between Blake and Nicole is undeniable, and despite wanting to protect Nicole from Danielle’s wrath, he finds it impossible to keep his distance.

When the Olympian Comet shoots through the sky for the first time in three thousand years, Nicole, Blake, Danielle, and two others in their homeroom are gifted with mysterious powers. But the comet has another effect—it opens the portal to the prison world that has contained the Titans for centuries. After an ancient monster escapes and attacks Nicole and Blake, it’s up to them and the others to follow the clues from a cryptic prophecy so that they can save their town … and possibly the world.

Pre-order:  Amazon|  Barnes and Noble  |  iBooks

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About the Author:

Michelle Madow grew up in Baltimore, graduated Rollins College in Orlando, and now lives in Boca Raton, Florida. She wrote her first book in her junior year of college, and has been writing novels since. Some of her favorite things are: reading, pizza, traveling, shopping, time travel, Broadway musicals, and spending time with friends and family. Michelle has toured across America to promote her books and to encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. Someday, she hopes to travel the world for a year on a cruise ship.

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Reading this week

Finished 

An Early Wake by Sheila Connolly

Diamonds are Forever by Michelle Madow

From Boss to Bridegroom by Karen Kirst

Currently reading

Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales

Laying Down the Paw by Diane Kelly

A Madness So Discreet by Mindy McGinnis

Devon's Choice by Catherine Bennett

Protected by the warrior by Barbara Phinney

Non-fiction reading

Never Broken: Songs are only half the story by Jewel

Getting ready to read

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

Dauntless by Dina L Sleiman

A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

The Rancher's Second Chance by Brenda Minton

Loving the country boy by Mia Ross

Smoky Mountain Investigation by Annslee Urban

Luther and Katharina by Jody Hedlund

A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

Anastasia and her Sisters by Carolyn Meyer

Chivalrous by Diana L Sleiman

The Sound of Diamonds by Rachelle Rea 

Classic

Reviewing

Devotional reading

Standing Strong: How to Resist the Enemy of your Soul by John F MacArthur JR

The Woman's study Bible, NKJV

Precept upon precept Jeremiah part 1

Did not Finish

Reviews Posted this week

October Wrap Up

October wrap up In October I read a total of  18 books. I ended up buying six books but three were pre-orders. I managed to get my tbr pile down to 123 books.  

1. 1. Murder in the Paperback Parlor by Ellery Adams
2. 2. The Scam by Janet Evanovich
3. 3. Paw and Order by Diane Kelly
4. 4. License to Dill by Mary Ellen Hughes
5. 5. Finding His Way Home back by Mia Ross
6. 6. Peaches and Scream by Susan Furlong
7. 7. Person of Interest by Debby Giusti
8. 8. The Long Quiche Goodbye by Avery Aames
9. 9. Booked for Trouble by Eva Gates
10. 10.         Cinderella Six feet Under by Maia Chance
11. 11.         A Ghostly Murder by Tonya Kappes
12. 12.         The Mystery on Stage by Gertrude Chandler Warner
13. 13.         Lethal Exposure by Elisabeth Rees
14. 14.         Oblivion by Kelly Creagh
15. 15.         Pane and Suffering by Cheryl Hollon
16. 16.         The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol by Gertrude Chandler Warner
17. 17.         While You're awake by Amber Stokes
18. 18.         An Early Wake by Sheila Connolly
19.