Book Review: Like Sweet Potato Pie by Jennifer Rogers Spinola

Witness as Shiloh’s new life in Virginia crumbles around her. The house she inherited from her mother is much more than a place to live—it represents Shiloh’s changed life and what little financial security she has. But her half sister is contesting their mother’s will and the IRS is threatening to take it for back taxes. She’s also discovering God’s ideal when it comes to love and romance. When Mr. Right shows up will she Read more

Memorial Day and Update on Randomness

Today we took the kids to the National Cemetery not too far from here – to remind them why… This is a regular post, with a few reminders of why Memorial Day is Memorial Day. Not waxing poetic on the heroes, but living my life, because “all gave some, some gave all” so we could have the freedom to live as we choose. Thank you to the Soldiers, Airmen/women, Marines, Coast Guard and Sailors. Those Read more

Book Review: The Director’s Cut by Janice Thompson

Tia Morales is used to calling the shots. She’s the director of the popular sitcom Stars Collide, and her life on set is calculated and orderly. Well, most of the time. But her life outside the studio is another matter. If only she could get her family to behave as well as her stars do! When she starts butting heads with handsome camera operator Jason Harris, it’s enough to send a girl over the edge. Read more

Book Review: The Embittered Ruby by Nicole O’Dell

Sixteen-year-old Carmen Castillo prays that her parents will patch things up so she can return to her once-lavish life. Trapped by resentment and anger, she heads to Diamond Estates hoping to find some healing for her embittered soul. Desperately homesick, Carmen concludes there is no such thing as ruby slippers. . .but is there still a chance she’ll get what her heart longs for?   I first heard about Ms. O’Dell on the Seekerville blog Read more

Book Review: Saving Hope by Margaret Daley

I know I’ve posted lots of book reviews lately and no other posts, but I promise one will be coming soon :). When a teenager goes missing from the Beacon of Hope School, Texas Ranger Wyatt Sheridan and school director Kate Winslow are forced into a dangerous struggle against a human trafficking organization. But the battle brings dire consequences as Wyatt’s daughter is terrorized and Kate is kidnapped.      Now it’s personal, and Wyatt finds both Read more

Book Review: By the Light of the Silvery Moon by Tricia Goyer

Destiny Brought Them Together. Will Tragedy Draw Them Apart? Amelia Gladstone’s mind is filled with promise as she gazes at the marvelous new ship, ready for its maiden voyage. The Titanic holds the promise of a reunited family. . .and of possible love waiting on American shores. Nothing could mar Amelia’s joy, until she sees a ragged stowaway being escorted down the gangplank. Down-and-out after squandering his fortune, Quentin Walpole thought his voyage to America ended on the Read more

Book Review: The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck

Four brides. One Dress. A tale of faith, redemption, and timeless love. Charlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique. Dressing brides for their big day is her gift . . . and her passion. But with her own wedding day approaching, why can’t she find the perfect dress…or feel certain she should marry Tim? Then Charlotte discovers a vintage dress in a battered trunk at an estate sale. It looks brand-new-shimmering with pearls and satin, Read more

Review: A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island by Cara Putman

Join attorney Alanna Stone as she returns home despite her determination to never set foot on Mackinac Island again. Once again in close proximity to Jonathan Covington, her first love, she vows to protect her privacy and her heart from the man who still makes her pulse race. But when her worst fears are realized and history repeats itself—landing her in the midst of a murder investigation—Jonathan may be her only hope. Will they be Read more

Book Review: The Ride of Her Life by Lorna Seilstad

The only man pragmatic Lilly Hart needs in her life is a six year old. Widowed two years ago, Lilly leaves the shelter of her intrusive in-laws’ home to stand on her own and provide for her young son by working for the summer as a cook at Lake Manawa. However, her in-laws find that life utterly unsuitable for their grandson, and when a row ensues, a handsome stranger–who designs roller coasters, of all things–intercedes Read more

Book Review: Covenant Child by Terri Blackstock

Beautiful, three-year-old twins Kara and Lizzie Holbrooke live a charmed life with their widowed but doting father, Jack. When Jack finds love and marries again, it seems all their lives will finally be “happy ever after.” That new life shatters when Jack and his wealthy parents are killed in a plane crash. Jack’s new wife, Amanda, inherits the family’s estate but fails to gain custody of the twins. Devastated but bound by her covenant to Read more