Book Review: The Jerusalem Secret

The Jerusalem Secret, by Ron Cantor, is the second book in the Identity Theft Series. This historical fiction focuses on Judaism while encompassing the difficult topics of abuse and crucifixion.

David Lebowitz is a Messianic Jew who is educating his family on his faith. David time travels, with the aid of Ariel, to the times of the New Testament. 

This is the type of book that I truly enjoy. It involves history and fantasy to tell its story. Plus it includes background of the Church throughout.

I feel like anyone that enjoys the type of books I mentioned would also enjoy this book.

I was given this book by Destiny Image and The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review. 

Book Review: Grayling's song

Grayling's Song is a book written for Middle School age readers. This being said, I enjoyed it immensely.

Grayling Strong finds her mother in the middle of an evil spell. Her mother, Hannah, is becoming a tree. Grayling is given the job of finding her grimoire, or book of spells and charms. Along her way, Grayling comes across Pook, a special mouse who can change shapes. She also discovers her courage.

I loved the book and how it shows how the reader can discover things within themselves when faced with challenges and when looking to friends for assistance.

I was able to read this book within a few hours, however, I do recognize that younger readers will need more time. This was such an engaging book. 

I was given this book by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children's Book Group and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: Fogged Inn

I love mysteries like this one. I picked it up as part of a challenge for Good Reads but could not put it down. It did not matter that this is the fourth in a series, I was able to figure out things as I read.

Julie Snowden owns an inn where there was a murder during the off season. Julie was able to use her skills to solve the murder mystery in her own charming way. I loved how the author was able to help me connect to her in this book.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Kensington Books in exchange for my honest review.

Silent Takeover, by Jacquelyn Sheppard, was a very interesting read. Through my life I have been around smokers, and I always wondered if this is set in our minds to follow them or not. This book helps to answer these questions.

It also talks about emotional and mental health issues, which many face. I feel it is a useful book for most of us, even if we aren't affected directly, we may know someone dealing with these issues. It also tells ways that we can help deal with these issues, such as changing diets. Prayer us also a useful tool to help deal with these items.

Such a useful book.

I was given this book by The Book Club Network and Destiny Image in exchange for my review.

Book Review: Lead Me Home

Lead Me Home by Amy K. Sorrells, tells the story of a young man, Noble, whose family was abandoned by the father. This left him to take care of the farm and his family, dashing his dreams of finding a home away from here where he can look into following his dreams of music.

Pastor James Horton has also had to face tough decisions, He lost his wife to an accident which also caused changes in his daughter. She no longer sings or socializes with her old friends. Instead she is running around with others that he would prefer she did not.

I loved this book. I felt like I was in the story lines as they were unfolding before me. The struggles that all had were easy to understand. The author took the time to make sure the characters and settings were realistic.

I highly recommend this book.

I was given this book by The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.

book review: Faith by Lyn Cote

Faith, by Lyn Cote, is part of the series Quaker Brides. It is set during the Civil War, Faith Cathwell is a nurse on the battlefield. She also decides to take part in the abolition fight.

She also is using this time to look for a child who was kidnapped and sold as a slave. Faith asks Colonel Devlin Knight to help in the search. He agrees and, as they head east with Grant's army a romance begins to grow between them. This leads to many conflicts within themselves.

I found this book to be well researched and very well written. I did not read the first book in the series, but I did not feel lost at all.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading Historical Christian Fiction. I was given this book by The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: Hogfather

I love to read Terry Pratchett Books. I first read this book, Hogfather, several years ago and it has still not lost the traits that make me turn to Terry Pratchett books again and again.

In this story, the Hogfather has died and Death has to take over the role to make sure that the sun will rise in the morning. He also has to try to bring Hogfather back. Death discovers how few believe in the Hogfather anymore and this is wrong, so he also needs to correct this.

Pratchett had such a way of weaving words, characters and his story together to make a hilarious, thoroughly enjoyable story. I look forward to many more journeys to DiscWorld as I read and re-read these books.

Book Review: Doctor Dog

Doctor Dog is filled with heart-warming and heart melting stories. M.R. Wells was able to draw from different sources of ways that dogs have been shown to help others, even as those others were caring for them. She was also able to share the relationship between each of these stories and the love of God.

Each of these stories touched me in different ways and I commend the author on the work and the love that she was able to share through this book. I would recommend this book to any of my friends and family members who are lovers of dogs.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Harvest House Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: Taste

This book mixes food and romance to create a lovely creation.
Taste tells the story of Kara Malendar, a student at Le Cordon Bleu. Suddenly she is called home where she becomes a food critic.

Logan Rye is a chef at his own restaurant. One that is reviewed. This is the story of their struggles to find each other and their romance.

The author places such a nice spin on this book. She creates characters who are easy to like and her descriptions throughout the book places the reader in her book. 

I was given this book by NetGalley and IBPA in exchange for my honest review. 

Book Review: Crochet Mandalas

I love this book. It is filled with easy to follow designs which can be completed by beginner crocheters. Yet they are so beautiful that even the most expert will want to give them a try. Some of the patterns included are a bowl cover, dream catcher, gold cushion,hook case, vest, rug and so much more.

I recommend this to all of my crafty readers. It is wonderful.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Dover Publications in exchange for my honest review. 

Book Review: Wyrd Sisters

Wyrd Sisters, by Terry Pratchett, is one of the books of the Discworld series. In this wonderful book there are three witches.
These three have to spend time moving about in the world of royalty. This does not follow along with their other lives where they don't have a leader. This leads to such fun and laughter, on the part of the reader.
For those that enjoy fantasy or Terry Pratchett books, this should be a book in their line-up. It is great fun.

Children's Book Review: The Cat With Seven Names

The Cat With Seven Names gave me goosebumps with the lessons that children can obtain from it.

This cat shows up at various people homes giving them what they need at the time. Some of them give him food but all of them give him a name, seven overall. In the end, the cat also gives them the opportunity to make friends with each other.

It teaches us to look to others to see what they may be needing and how little it costs to give to them.

My 2 1/2 year old granddaughter, who chose it for the kitty on the cover, was spellbound by the story. She gave it 2 thumbs up and my 5 month old grandson gives it a great big smile.

Children's Book Review: The Cat With Seven Names

The Cat With Seven Names gave me goosebumps with the lessons that children can obtain from it.

This cat shows up at various people homes giving them what they need at the time. Some of them give him food but all of them give him a name, seven overall. In the end, the cat also gives them the opportunity to make friends with each other.

It teaches us to look to others to see what they may be needing and how little it costs to give to them.

My 2 1/2 year old granddaughter, who chose it for the kitty on the cover, was spellbound by the story. She gave it 2 thumbs up and my 5 month old grandson gives it a great big smile.