It seems fitting that since everyone is buzzing about the royal wedding, that today’s book pick has an image of a bride on the cover. Too Rich for a Bride is book two in the Cripple Creek series, written by Christian author Mona Hodgson. Almost exactly a year ago, I posted a review of book … Read More
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Free Book Friday: DELIVERED WITH LOVE by Sherry Kyle
Every week, the freebie Kindle e-book offerings from Amazon get more exciting. This week I’m thrilled to see the debut novel from Christian author Sherry Kyle, Delivered With Love. Her non-fiction book for tweens, The Christian Girl’s Guide to Style, was a big hit in my house last year (See Book Pick from Nov. 19, … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Calico Canyon by Mary Connealy
So, are you in one of those regions of our country that are buried in snow? Are you feeling a little stir-crazy? Or snow-crazy? I just found the perfect book for you. Historical romance author, Mary Connealy has a gift for weaving together romance and humor. And her book, Calico Canyon is all about being … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner
Two stories, two women–centuries apart. What connects them? A name, a ring and their ability to choose their own destinies. Author Susan Meissner weaves a spectacular story in her newest novel, Lady in Waiting. Jane Lindsay can do nothing but watch as her husband walks away from their twenty-two year marriage. Returning, heartbroken, to her job as … Read More
Great Reads of 2010
In the spirit of those end-of-the-year top ten lists, I thought I’d organize a list of my favorite Christian novels that I read during 2010. Not all of them were published in 2010, I just happened to read them this year. If you click on the link, it will take you the “Book Pick Friday” where … Read More
Friday Book Pick: The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner
October is upon us and with it comes the images of ghosts and ghouls in every store window. This Friday Book Pick is a story that echoes with the voices of accused witches. Susan Meissner’s The Shape of Mercy is a hauntingly beautiful novel that should not be missed. Lauren, a young college student seeking independence from her wealthy family, answers an … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Love is a Battlefield by Annalisa Daughety
As we get into the long, lazy days of summer… Um, what happened to those? Are YOU experiencing lazy days? Right now, I’m juggling day camps, dance classes, play dates and trips to the pool. This summer has been anything but lazy. Oh, help… I’m turning into one of THOSE parents (the whiny, overscheduled ones). Well, … Read More
Friday Book Pick: A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin
We’re heading into a new weekend and I hope that some of you can find a few hours to pick up a new book. Don’t miss this new title, A Distant Melody, by debut author, Sarah Sundin. At the risk of sounding like a complete romantic sap, I have to tell you that am head over heels for this … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie, Montana
Authors Tricia Goyer and Ocienna Fleiss have accomplished a feat that seemed impossible. They have taken every loveable character-type from western romance literature and jam-packed them into one novel — skillfully spinning these wild characters into a single, beautiful story. Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie, Montana has it all: an orphan train, mail order brides, the saloon girl with a heart of gold, a … Read More
Friday Book Pick: The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper
Do you ever argue with yourself about exactly what you should be reading? I do. I know should be reading something educational, something that will stretch me, something that will make me grow. But when I end up with a stack of those “should reads,” I find myself longing to read something fun. Eugenia Flora Cooper … Read More