Stitches in Time by Terri Dujong

 

This was the first book by Terri DuLong that I have read. In fact, this is the second book in a series, but I didn't feel like I needed to read the first book to follow along in this one.

This book is a great summer or light fiction that will draw the reader in until it is difficult to put it down. The characters are well-written and seem very natural together. Plus the story line was very nice.

I would rate this book five stars. I also look forward to reading more books by this author.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Kensington Books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

 

Her only Wish by Shelley Shepard Gray

Her Only Wish by Shelley Shepard Gray is an excellent book. It is the second in a series but I didn't know this until I finished the book. Betsy has a life list. This is a list of things she wants to complete while she is visiting her friend in Florida. She has on her list learn how to play golf and play one round of golf,  and learn how to swim. 

This simple list caught on and enriched lives of other. Some of the people in influences is the friend of the man who gives her golf lessons, and the woman and sister who give her swimming lessons.

Betsy is Amish and she has always been protected by her parents so these things would not have happened back in her home in Kentucky.

The story that  was told around these events was touching and heart-lifting. I loved this book.

I was given this book by Revel and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Letters from my Sister

This book, Letters from my Sister, was very touching. It touches on many emotions, including love and sadness. The sisters in this book overcome many things, and as I read it, I felt like I was a part of each of these experiences with them. 

I highly recommend it.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Revel in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

The All-American by Susie Finkbeiner

 

Susie Finkbeiner has such a gift. She takes a story about baseball, one of my loves, and weaves a story about life. I related to the main character, in as much as I have loved baseball most of my life. The difference is she has a dream of becoming a member of the Sweet Peas, a women's baseball team. Her sister does not like baseball, at all. 

The story that Finkbeiner wrote from this foundation is extraordinary. It will be a book that I will want to read again, and again. 

I received this book from NetGalley and Revell in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis

 I am so glad that Beverly Lewis shares her gift with all of us. This book is about a young woman who wishes for adventures. The difficulty is finding these adventures in her Amish world. 

I highly recommends this book.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

The Blue Zones American Kitchen

 

I received a sample of this book to review. From what I saw, it looked like I had some of the recipes from the first section,   "Indigenous, Native and Early American." The recipes and the pictures were wonder and the steps for the unusual foods were easy to follow. I look forward to the official release so that I may purchase this book and try some of the other recipes from this book.

I recommend this book with anyone with a curiosity for new, to you, recipes.

I received this sampler from NetGalley and National Geographic in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Heroes of Havensong:Dragonboy

 

This series "Heroes of Havensong" has a grand introduction in "Dragonboy.' This books brings four unlikely friends together to help save a world that some have grown up with. It is filled with adventure and friendship. The four main characters were so well written that I would catch myself cheering for them and encouraging them through all the trials they faced.

This is a terrific book.

I highly recommend it.

I was given this book by Random House Children Books and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Front Page Murder

Irene Ingram was placed as the editor in chief for the Progress Herald while her father is a war correspondent during WWII. Moe Bauer is a crime reporter who is found dead and Irene put in charge of the local paper. Moe's death was considered an accident until Irene finds a note that was left for her. Moe said he was on a big story and if his body was found she was to know it was not an accident.

Irene decides to look into Moe's murder and she tries to link it to some other crimes that have been occurring in their little town.

I enjoyed reading this murder mystery. If  you enjoy fun books like this I would highly recommend it. 

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

Hot Pot Night

 

This is a fun book showing how a community comes together to make hot pot that they can all enjoy. Even when the hot pot is done they look forward to the next time. The illustrations are delightful and filled color and life to go with the story. 

At the end of the story there is a family recipe for hot pot for all to enjoy, I highly recommend this book.

I was given this book by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are by own. 

Deep-Fried Revenge

This book is a part of a series however, having said that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book from the first page this cozy mystery pulled me in and kept me captivated until the end. It involves a restaurant family which allows for so many ideas Ms Cahoon weaves her magic into this setting so well.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Kensington Press in exchange for my honest review all opinions are my own.

The Lost Page

This is a very good book. It includes biblical references along with people from today's time. There were times when I was a little afraid to go on but knew I just had to.  Anyone who loves to read fictional Christian history will love this.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Black Rose Writing in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

The Gratitude Car

 

This is a wonderful tool to use to help a child learn what gratitude is, in a fun way. the boy in the story wanted an elephant but got a goldfish instead. This lead to feelings of hurt but his family encouraged him to make a gratitude car. Then each member of the family filled it with things they were grateful for. Even his grandparents and baby brother put ideas in. Seeing how gratitude worked in his family's life, the boy found his own source of gratitude.

I love this book and feel that every parent or grandparent could be helped by the ideas in it. 

The illustrations are attention getting and filled with imagination. 

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest revie.

All opinions are my own.

The Rocky Road to Ruin

I loved this book by Meri Allen. I do enjoy cozy mysteries and this is up there with one of my favorites.

When you pick up this book to read a bowl of ice cream should be close at hand to help fit the atmosphere..

As for the mystery, there were enough surprising happenings to keep me enthralled. I was on my toes through the entire book. This is a fun series. I cannot wait to read the next book.

I was given this book by NetGalley and St. Martin's Press in exchange for my honest review. All opinoins are my own. 

Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?: 10 Ways the Gospels Can Help You Combat Teacher Burnout and Rediscover Your Passion for Teaching

 I found this to be a nice reminder to any and all teachers who get burned out, discouraged, or just not sure what to do next.

I taught in a Christian school and this book was written from a Catholic teacher's perspective but really none of that matters. As teachers we can all learn lessons from the gospel to help us overcome hurdles.

I felt that all of the author's thoughts were relatable and give encouragement. I would highly recommend this to teachers, no matter what the time of year.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Ave Maria Press. All opinions are my own.

How (Not) To Save The World

 

This was an inspiring and fun book to read. Saying that, I also felt like this is one of the most powerful book on evangelizing I have read. I always felt that I wasn't doing all I could for God because I do not go out on the mission field. However, the mission field can be at your own doorstep. 

We are asked to take care of those around us, just as Jesus did for everyone around him. We are to care and love others as well as share Jesus's love with them. This involves wanting to listen to other's stories and being willing to share your own.

I love the simplicity of this book and the variety of "call out" that are included throughout. These call outs emphasize the high points in a fun way.

I recommend this book most highly for all.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Thomas Nelson--W Publishing. All opinions are my own.

Dinner with Edward

 Once I was able to get into this book I found it to be a wonderful story. The author has a gift in the way she weaves her words together. Plus she inserts the occasional recipe for fun. 

Other reviewers may not have been happy with the ending of the story but I found it made perfect sense to have it conclude this way. The relationship blossomed over time until it became just what the other one needed.

This was a lovely book.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Algonquin books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

Sins of the Past

 

Sins of the Past consists of three mystery novellas. The first is Missing by Dee Henderson. Second is Shadowed by Dani Pettrey. Third is Blackout by Lynette Eason. I have read other books by Dee Henderson and Lynette Eason and have always been spell-bound. Now I will add Dani Pettrey as a Christian author of thrillers to add to my list. 

All three of these stories kept me enthralled. The story lines are great, which is not always the case with novellas. They each have endings which will surprise along with a bit of romance.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Bethany House in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

Someone Like You by Victoria Bylin

 

I was given this book by NetGalley and Bethany House in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

I found Someone Like You to be a love book. The author, Victoria Bylin, has a talent with words and she was able to show God's love for us and how He always looks out for us, even in our troubles. This book show how God's love is filled with redemption for each and every one of us. I felt like the story was woven together beautifully and the characters were well-rounded. I recommend this book. 

I Remember Them

 

I was given this book by NetGalley and BooksGoSocial in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

I wanted this book, I Remember Them, to go on and on. I can see by other reviews that there are a few more that feel the same. 

The author, Juanita Campbell Rogers, has a gift in writing and making the reader feel like they are right there in the story. I will be looking for more books by this author in the future. 

The Other Side of Darkness Linda Rondeau

 

This book, The Other Side of Darkness, is a suspenseful book. Samantha is a D.A. who has a man who is threatening to kill her. This is only a part of her problems though. She is working hard to keep the man who threatened her in jail. Whether admitting it or not, Samantha is in need of a vacation in the country. Sam also needs to face the fact that she is her worst enemy when it comes to feeling happy and falling in love. 

I enjoyed this book. The characters and descriptions used throughout kept me involved and wanting to read more. 

I was given this book by NetGalley and Pelican Book Group in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.