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First of all, this is such a great cover, isn't it? Love the jeans under the dress. That about sums up the transition of the main character from the beginning of the book to the end. Genius! In the beginning, I will admit that this book did... [Read on]
I have to admit that I love Cindy Woodsmall and this is another great book written by her. I loved the first book in this series but I loved this one so much more. Poor Rhoda, her life never seems to be easy for her and and at times I just... [Read on]
This is probably one of the more "popular" books I've picked, as evidenced by having seen it on the Barnes and Noble shelf of newer releases. This book is not so much about the new Pope as it is, obvious now, by him, like Love and... [Read on]
Secrets abound in the second book of the Amish Vines and Orchards entitled The Winnowing Season by Cindy Woodsmall. Rhoda Byler is preparing to leave for Maine to help establish a new Old Order Amish community when she is summoned to a meeting by... [Read on]
Katie Ganshert writes a sweet, tear-producing book. I enjoyed reading all about Robin's journey from widowhood to new love. A question in the reader's guide asks which character am I the most like, and I would have to say Amanda. I don't... [Read on]
Know who you’re reading: Quoted from Amazon reviews: About the Author “Debbie Morris is the executive pastor of women’s ministry at Gateway Church, a multi-campus church in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Since it began in 2000, the church... [Read on]
My generation in church grew up singing around the campfire, “It only takes a spark to get a fire going. And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing.” I recaptured that sentiment when I picked up this book by Jason Jaggard. The... [Read on]
Michigan girl, Tish McCombs, may be ready to begin again after an accident that left her heart and dreams crushed. When she find that her great-great-grandparent's home is on the market in the deep South of Alabama, she ventures down to take a... [Read on]
I’m going to miss this book. I’ll miss the characters. I can see myself in a week or two thinking to myself, “Self, I wonder how Kate and Clive are doing. I should call them.” and I’ll reach for my phone before realizing they aren’t real people... [Read on]
Gone South a novel by Meg Moseley was a great read. It is about new beginnings, love and forgiveness. Tish McComb buys her great-great-great-grandparents’ Civil War era home in Noble Alabama. Tish moves south expecting warm southern... [Read on]