Delivered

Delivered, the latest from Beth Moore, gives a summary of her best-selling book, Get Out of That Pit.  Beth will yet again discuss the three primary ways you can end up in a pit: you may be thrown in or you may slip in or finally, you may jump in!

Whether you are hearing this topic discussed for the first time or you are experiencing a much needed refresher, Beth will be with you in the final moments as you raise your hands in praise to our God when He will bring your final release!

I received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my honest review.

No Ocean Too Wide

No Ocean Too Wide is the latest from Carrie Turansky.  This tale will introduce you to the McAlister family.   After their father dies while on his job, this family has to learn to survive on the mean streets of London, England.  Life is hard in the early 1900s; however, when their mother becomes ill and is quickly transported to the hospital, her children do not know which way to turn!

After these young children are placed in an orphanage, their older sister, Laura, runs into trouble tracking them down.  Thinking their mother has died, these children agree to be transported to another land to find a new home.  When Laura learns that plans have been made to ship her siblings, along with hundreds of other children, across the ocean to Canada, she knows that she must find someone who will help her search for them!

This tale will keep you on the edge of your seat as you see all of the places and tough situations that Laura will encounter along the way.  Laura is blessed by God when her former employer’s son, Andrew Fraser, a British lawyer, decides to lend a hand in her search.  Andrew is looking into the companies who are placing these children into jobs or with families in a new land!

Will these children’s lives be better or will they be taken advantage of?  Hold on to discover the answer to this question!

I received a copy of this book from Multnomah Publishers. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Sweet On You

Becky Wade wraps up her A Bradford Sister Romance series with her book, Sweet on You.  Britt, the youngest daughter in the Bradford family, has been quietly developing new chocolates in her shop in her hometown ever since she finished her culinary training in France!  

Britt is surprised when her best friend, Zander Ford, suddenly returns home from his overseas book tour.  Zander’s uncle had suddenly passed away and he felt the need to return to give support to his aunt.  However, Zander cannot deny his need to see Britt.  The friend he has been secretly in love with since the age of twelve!

When Britt decides to join in and help Zander investigate his uncle’s death, neither of these friends realize what danger they may encounter or how the excursion will affect their friendship. Hang on for this wild ride!

I received a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Engraved on the Heart

Engraved on the Heart is the debut novel from Tara Johnson.  Keziah Montgomery has grown up as the only daughter of a wealthy family in the Confederate South.  In the days leading up to the Civil War, Keziah has a sense that her world is about to change.  When she crosses paths with an old schoolmate, Micah Greyson, Kezia sees that the change is surely on its way!

Micah, who is now a doctor, comes to Kezia's assistance, when she experiences a seizure at a dance in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia.  While most people run in fear when they view a seizure, Micah stands by her side and wants to help!

Not only does Micah offer medical advice, but he invites Keziah to a meeting where details of the Underground railroad are discussed.  Kezia had grown up with slaves in her home; however, she had always had a soft spot in her heart for each life!

Before you know it, Kezia becomes actively involved with helping to deliver these lives on a path toward freedom.  You worry every time Kezia steps out in the darkness of night.  Will she safely make her delivery or will her family or friends discover the activity that Kezia is involved in?

This tale will remind you of the dark history of our world, and the lengths to which people went in order to save the lives of those who were oppressed!

This book is published by Tyndale House Publishers.

The Artful Match

The Artful Match, by Jennifer Delamere, wraps up her London Beginnings series.  After Cara Bernay loses track of her young ward, you pick up her story as she is being fired from her governess job!

Cara heads to London, not knowing which way to turn.  Should she run toward her sisters for shelter or should she attempt moving toward her interest in art as a new direction for her life?  Cara soon crosses paths with Langham Burke, the younger brother of Henry Burke, the current Earl of Morestowe.  Langham is also trying to find his place in the art world, so as fellow artists, Cara and Langham  decide to team up as they both try to find their way in this world!

Before you know it, Cara's world is suddenly wrapped up in the Burke family dynamics.  A world she knows nothing about!

Hold on as Cara stumbles down this new path and learns more than she ever imagined.  Definitely a journey worth taking part in!

I received a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.