February 11, 2013

Northern Lights Trilogy


Northern Lights Trilogy


The three novels in Northern Lights Trilogy by Lisa Tawn Bergen tell the story of 3 young women and their journey from Norway to America.

You are introduced to Elsa, her sister, Tora and her best friend, Kaatje in the Captain’s Bride.  Once they have all safely arrived, you will follow them across America in Deep Harbor and then Midnight Sun.  You will learn how they each grow in their faith in God as He directs their steps towards their new home!


I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review

February 6, 2013

The Rocky Mountain Heiress Collection


book cover of 

The Rocky Mountain Heiress Collection 

The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper / Anna Finch and the Hired Gun / The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck 

 (Women of the West)

by

Kathleen Y'Barbo



The Rocky Mountain Heiress Collection is a fun trio of novels by Kathleen Y’Barbo.

First, you are introduced to “Gennie” in The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper.  Gennie is a New York socialite who longs to live a life in the Wild West.  She has no idea what she will get in to.  She meets Daniel Beck and his daughter and her life is changed forever!

Next, you meet Anna in Anna Finch and the Hired Gun.  Having grown up in Colorado, Anna had the opportunity to have met legends like Doc Holliday.  So naturally her father has concerns about her safety.  He hires a Pinkerton agent, Jeb Sanders to keep an eye on Anna.  Get ready for the adventures Anna and Jeb will encounter!

Finally, you find Charlotte in The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck.  When Charlotte is determined to go to college and her father, Daniel is determined to see her safely married, you see nothing but trouble ahead.  This is a fun tale that proves that often “Father knows best”!



 I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review

January 31, 2013

Secrets


Secrets, Glenbrooke Series #1   -     
        By: Robin Jones Gunn


Do you have secrets in your past that are weighing you down?  Do you want to run away and get a fresh start?  That’s what is motivating Jessica in Secrets by Robin Jones Gunn!!!

She runs to a small town in Oregon.  She quickly makes new friends.  But her secrets are a roadblock in these new friendships.

Join her on this bumpy road as she makes a new place for herself!!!





 I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review

Unglued Journal: 60 Days of Imperfect Progress




 I have completed the first few days of the Unglued Devotional by Lysa TerKeurst and cannot wait to dive into the days ahead!

Lysa begins each day with a verse of scripture and a word of encouragement before she moves on to give you simple words of encouragement to help you get through your day.

The author’s main goal seems to be to lead you to turn your eyes from your problems to focus on our awesome God.  Lysa encourages you to reach out to God and share your thoughts with Him because God is big enough to handle our honest feelings!

Enjoy this 60 day journey!
 
 
I  Received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review

January 14, 2013

Clouds

Clouds, Glenbrooke Series #5   -     
        By: Robin Jones Gunn

Jonathan Renfield and Shelley Graham grew up as the best of friends.  Unfortunately, in high school, harsh words were spoken and they went their separate ways. 

Five years later, Shelley has achieved her dream of becoming an airline attendant.  Suddenly, she feels like something is missing, so she takes some time off to go to Germany with her sister.  Her world is turned upside-down when she runs into Jonathan with his fiancĂ©.  Her mind is filled with thoughts of what might have been. 

Take this interesting journey down memory lane with Shelley as she remembers the past and thinks about what could be possible!!!


I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review

January 6, 2013

Secretly Smitten






It was fun to revisit the town of Smitten, Vt.  Each author in Secretly Smitten opens the storyline in a whole new way.

Three sisters discover a mystery in their Grandma Rose’s attic.  When they find the dog tags that had belonged to a former beau of their grandmother’s, the sisters begin a search to find Rose’s former love.

A whole lot more is discovered along the way.  Each sister’s life is changed as they each meet mystery men of their own!
 
 
I Received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review

Echoes


Echoes, Glenbrooke Series #3   -     
        By: Robin Jones Gunn

 

It was fun to revisit Echoes by Robin Jones Gunn.  Lauren Phillips has met someone online after her break-up with her fiancĂ©.  The world of communicating with someone new without seeing them in person is a new experience for her!

Meeting someone online has become such a common way of connecting with someone these days.  It was fun to walk this crazy path with Lauren.  Hang on for the ride as she trusts God to lead her towards the unknown.


 I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review