The Power of an Ordinary Prayer

This book, The Power of an Ordinary Prayer by Michael W. Smith, can lead you out of living with the focus on “me”.  You are encouraged to forget a focus on self and instead focus on being God’s instrument to show His love to others.

Remembering that, wherever God puts you, He wants to bless you and for you to bless others in return!

This little book is not only filled with wonderful encouragements, as you walk a Christ-centered life; but also, beautiful photographs of God’s world!

I received this book from Worthy Publishing in exchange for my unbiased review

 

My Hope is Found

My Hope is Found is the third book of the Cadence of Grace series by Joanne Bischof.  The story of Lonnie and Gideon comes to a dramatic conclusion!

You have followed the tale of Lonnie and Gideon’s life together:  a “shot-gun” wedding, initial struggles with their marriage, an unwanted separation and finally, a reunion.  However, this tale does not come without pain and tears.  Gideon is finally released from an earlier marriage and returns home; only to find Lonnie engaged to another man!

You keep hoping that Lonnie and Gideon will finally live as man and wife; but you won’t find the answer until the very last pages!

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

Encouragement for Today

You will find great inspiration for the day from the women of the Proverbs 31 Team in their latest book, Encouragement for Today.

 

This book contains 100 devotions that can pull you from the craziness of your world to rest in the One, who alone will hold you fast. The writers encourage you by presenting a devotion, along with thoughts to help you reflect on, respond to, and remember the word of your almighty God.

 

These women want to help turn you from the problems of your life to look upon Jesus Christ, your Lord!!!!

 

  

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

Burning Sky

Burning Sky is the first novel by Lori Benton.  It is an interesting tale of America’s early days.

Willa Obenchain was abducted by Mohawk Indians at the age of fourteen.  Many years later, she finds her way home; however, many things have changed!

Her parents and grandmother are nowhere to be found on the land she had known as home.  Once she discovers that her parents were viewed as traitors and that their land is going to be put up for auction, Willa is frantic to save it.

Supported by new friends and old, Willa looks for a way to hold onto this land that is home to her!

 

 

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

Into The Whirlwind

Mollie Knox is intent on keeping your father’s dream and watch factory alive in Into The Whirlwind by Elizabeth Camden.

 After Mollie is approached by Zack Kazmarek, the lawyer for her major customer, she must make a decision about whether she wants to sell her father’s factory.  Before she can tell Zack her answer, both Mollie and Zack are caught up in a fire that may just burn down the city of Chicago!

After much of the city is destroyed by the fire, both Mollie and Zack must find a way to piece their individual lives back together.  Soon, they begin to develop feelings for each other.  Their new relationship is put to the test when Mollie discovers that Zack has taken advantage of her in pushing the sale of a land deed for much less than it is worth!

Can she ever trust him again?  Hang on as Mollie and Zack experience the ups and downs of learning about each other!

The Governess of HIghland Hall

You meet Julia Foster on the first page of The Governess of Highland Hall.    Julia has recently returned from the mission field in India with her parents.  Her father had become gravely ill and needed to return home to England.   Julia needs to find work to help support her parents.  She cautiously approaches Highland Hall, hoping for a chance to work as a governess to the owner’s two small children.  On her way, she meets Sir William Ramsey; however, she mistakenly assumes he is the chauffeur!   Thus, begins her time at Highland Hall.

Julia soon falls in-love with the children and unfortunately, with Sir William, too!!!!  It is interesting to watch Julia blend into the household.  She soon becomes indispensable caring for both the younger children as well as Sir William’s teenage nieces.  When Sir William has trouble finding a way to pay the inheritance taxes, he turns to Julia to share the details of his dilemma.

Hang on for the ride as the solution does not come until the final pages!!!!

 

The Governess of Highland Hall is the first novel by Carrie Turansky that I have read.  It was great to find a new author, who writes about this time period of English history!

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

Rosemary Cottage

 

Rosemary Cottage is the second novel in the Hope Beach series by Colleen Coble.  You are introduced to Amy Lange, who has returned to the island, hoping to discover some clues in her brother, Ben’s death.  She can’t accept that a surfing accident alone was the cause.  She has received an e-mail that brought out all kinds of questions in her mind.

Amy soon finds out that her brother had led a life she knew nothing about, including a dead girlfriend and a child left behind.  Curtis Ireland, a coast guard officer, has been caring for Raine ever since his sister, Gina’s death.  He has been hesitant to inform Ben’s family about Raine’s existence.  But with Amy’s return to the island, he knew his secret would need to be revealed.  When Amy finally meets her niece, she is instantly drawn in.  Amy is content for Curtis to retain custody; however, when her parents learn the truth, they immediately want custody of the child.

After testing shows that Ben is not Raine’s father, more secrets are revealed about both Ben’s and Gina’s deaths.   Amy and Curtis start working together to find the truth.  Hold on for the shocking conclusion to Rosemary Cottage!

 

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