Dear Readers,
New Year New Titles. It never ceases to amaze me how many new titles I get in the first couple weeks of the year. Makes for great winter reading.
Happy Reading,
Mermaid Moon - Colleen Coble - A Sunset Cove Novel - Mallory has avoided going home these past 15 years. Shame and confusion over her mother's death has kept her away. She is forced back by her father's murder. Helping her in the search for the murderer is her childhood sweetheart, who has never gotten over her leaving. Will they find the answers they seek before the murderer finds them?
Stars over Sunset Boulevard - Susan Meissner - Hollywood 1939 - set of Gone with the Wind - Violet sets out to reinvent herself after her dreams of happily ever after falls apart. While on the set of Gone with the Wind she finds a new friend in Audrey Duvall. The two women hit if off and form a friendship that has each of them risking it all for a happy ending.
Your Heart's Desire - Melody Carlson - 1946 - Caroline has moved herself and her son to California. She is hoping for a new start after the lose of her husband in the war. Maybe her dreams will come true when she finds work in the local chocolate factory. "Where there is chocolate, can second chance at love be far behind?"
Calico Spy - Margaret Brownley - Undercover Ladies #3 - Pinkerton Detective Katie is working undercover as a Harvey Girl. She is trying to track the murderer of two restaurant servers. The problem is the job as a Harvey Girl is much more complecated than she thought it would be. She will need the help of the Sheriff but he is not real fond of Pinkerton Detectives.
A Worthy Heart - Susan Anne Mason - Courage to Dream #2 - Maggie Montgomery has dreamed of seeing America. Her dream comes true when she is able to visit her brother. Now that she is in the land of opportunity she has no plans on returning to Ireland.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Friday, January 8, 2016
Thursday, January 7, 2016
New Release - Risen - Angela Hunt
Dear Readers,
I don't often advertise movie connected books. Ones based on a movie script, but with Angela Hunt as the author, Risen is worth a read. Angela has written under several different genres but the one I feel she is best at is Biblical fiction. It is right in her wheelhouse and she has a way of making you feel that you are walking right alongside the characters from the Bible.
The movie Risen is releasing in February and will be a wonderful way to start the Lenten season. Risen the book is on the shelves now and it gives you a chance to read the story before hand and to even give you a chance to have more background to the story.
Roman Tribune Clavius is assigned to guard the tomb of the rebel Jesus. They are told there is a good chance his followers will try to steal the body and claim he came back from the dead.
Despite Clavius' best efforts the body goes missing and he is told to find it before any damage is done. Clavius infiltrates a small group of followers that believe their leader has risen from the dead and what he finds out about them changes everything for not only Clavius, but the world.
A story that gives us a peek at what it was like for those few believers in the first few days after Christ's resurrection. It makes for an intriguing story about the church before it became the group that was changing everything.
Happy Reading
I don't often advertise movie connected books. Ones based on a movie script, but with Angela Hunt as the author, Risen is worth a read. Angela has written under several different genres but the one I feel she is best at is Biblical fiction. It is right in her wheelhouse and she has a way of making you feel that you are walking right alongside the characters from the Bible.
The movie Risen is releasing in February and will be a wonderful way to start the Lenten season. Risen the book is on the shelves now and it gives you a chance to read the story before hand and to even give you a chance to have more background to the story.Roman Tribune Clavius is assigned to guard the tomb of the rebel Jesus. They are told there is a good chance his followers will try to steal the body and claim he came back from the dead.
Despite Clavius' best efforts the body goes missing and he is told to find it before any damage is done. Clavius infiltrates a small group of followers that believe their leader has risen from the dead and what he finds out about them changes everything for not only Clavius, but the world.
A story that gives us a peek at what it was like for those few believers in the first few days after Christ's resurrection. It makes for an intriguing story about the church before it became the group that was changing everything.
Happy Reading
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
New Release - Once Beyond a Time - Ann Tatlock
Dear Readers,
I am always curious to read a book by a favorite author when they move into a different genre than the one I am familiar with. So when I found out Ann Tatlock had written a book in the fantasy/sci fi genre. I have so enjoyed her writing in the contemporary or historical genres that I am use to. Once Beyond a Time drew my attention for that reason.
In 1968 the Crane family move to a small town of Black Mountain, NC to try to heal from the disgrace Sheldon has brought to the family. He lost his ministry because of an affair he had and the only way his family has a chance to survive is if he takes them to a place where they can start over.
The only one happy about moving is 8 year old Digger. He loves the new area and finds the new house fascinating. He begins to explore and find out some strange stuff about the house and the local area. Then he disappears. Was he kidnapped? Did he become lost? Does the house have something to do with it?
So in someways this sound like a typical book from Ann. An issue driven book with believable characters and story lines. She tackles topics that many people can relate to because of their own stories or because some one they know went through it. But this time she throws in a bit of super natural element that adds different twist and make me very interested in getting started.
Happy Reading,
I am always curious to read a book by a favorite author when they move into a different genre than the one I am familiar with. So when I found out Ann Tatlock had written a book in the fantasy/sci fi genre. I have so enjoyed her writing in the contemporary or historical genres that I am use to. Once Beyond a Time drew my attention for that reason.
In 1968 the Crane family move to a small town of Black Mountain, NC to try to heal from the disgrace Sheldon has brought to the family. He lost his ministry because of an affair he had and the only way his family has a chance to survive is if he takes them to a place where they can start over.
So in someways this sound like a typical book from Ann. An issue driven book with believable characters and story lines. She tackles topics that many people can relate to because of their own stories or because some one they know went through it. But this time she throws in a bit of super natural element that adds different twist and make me very interested in getting started.
Happy Reading,
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Reading Challenge 2016
Dear Readers,
I really enjoyed doing a reading challenge last year and I even got a bit of feed back that others enjoyed it also. So I decided to once again post the reading challenge I was going to do this year.
Happy Reading,
A Book you own but haven't read - I have several
A Book that was made into a movie
A Book you picked solely for the cover
A Book Published in 2016
A Book by an author you've never read
A book by an author you love
A book at the bottom of your 'TBR' pile - Hmmm which TBR pile shall I look at.
A Book with a color in the title
A book with a lion, a witch and a wardrobe - love this book!
A book with a female heroine
A book set in the summer
A book you learned about because of this challenge
A book with a blue cover
A book you were suppose to read in school but didn't - Not sure I am excited about this one.
A book "everyone" but you has read
A book with a great first line
A book with pictures
A book from the library - Do you think audio books from the library are okay?
A book you loved - read it again - I am not a fan of re-reading books...
A book that is more than 10 years old.
I really enjoyed doing a reading challenge last year and I even got a bit of feed back that others enjoyed it also. So I decided to once again post the reading challenge I was going to do this year.
Happy Reading,
A Book you own but haven't read - I have several
A Book that was made into a movie
A Book you picked solely for the cover
A Book Published in 2016
A Book by an author you've never read
A book by an author you love
A book at the bottom of your 'TBR' pile - Hmmm which TBR pile shall I look at.
A Book with a color in the title
A book with a lion, a witch and a wardrobe - love this book!
A book with a female heroine
A book set in the summer
A book you learned about because of this challenge
A book with a blue cover
A book you were suppose to read in school but didn't - Not sure I am excited about this one.
A book "everyone" but you has read
A book with a great first line
A book with pictures
A book from the library - Do you think audio books from the library are okay?
A book you loved - read it again - I am not a fan of re-reading books...
A book that is more than 10 years old.
Monday, January 4, 2016
New Releases December 28 - January 2
Dear Readers,
A brand new year and a whole new reading list. Okay mostly the same TBR list, but now we can feel less guilty about adding new titles as we have to start over during the new year, Right?
Happy Reading,
Merchant of Alyss - Thomas Locke - #2 Legends of the Realm - Hyam along with his wife make a new home in Falmouth Port. Where he can recover from his latest battle. When a shipment of scrolls arrive, he is suddenly dreaming of mythical beast and a coming evil. Will he be strong enough for the next battle against evil?
Where She Belongs - Johnnie Alexander - Shelby Kincaid longs to move back to the one place she felt she truly belong, Misty Willow, her family home. After her husband's death, she is ready to move her and her daughter 'home,' but not only is the place in ruins and in need of repairs, there is the cranky owner who won't leave her alone.
Once Beyond a Time - Ann Tatlock - It's 1968 and the Crane family move from Philadelphia to the hills of North Carolina. They are trying to get past the affair that Sheldon had. The only one happy with the move is their 8 year old son Digger. When Digger disappears the family faces a different crisis. Has Digger been kidnapped? Did he wander off? What about this strange house that they live in, has it been the cause for his disappearance?
A brand new year and a whole new reading list. Okay mostly the same TBR list, but now we can feel less guilty about adding new titles as we have to start over during the new year, Right?
Happy Reading,
Merchant of Alyss - Thomas Locke - #2 Legends of the Realm - Hyam along with his wife make a new home in Falmouth Port. Where he can recover from his latest battle. When a shipment of scrolls arrive, he is suddenly dreaming of mythical beast and a coming evil. Will he be strong enough for the next battle against evil?
Where She Belongs - Johnnie Alexander - Shelby Kincaid longs to move back to the one place she felt she truly belong, Misty Willow, her family home. After her husband's death, she is ready to move her and her daughter 'home,' but not only is the place in ruins and in need of repairs, there is the cranky owner who won't leave her alone.
Once Beyond a Time - Ann Tatlock - It's 1968 and the Crane family move from Philadelphia to the hills of North Carolina. They are trying to get past the affair that Sheldon had. The only one happy with the move is their 8 year old son Digger. When Digger disappears the family faces a different crisis. Has Digger been kidnapped? Did he wander off? What about this strange house that they live in, has it been the cause for his disappearance?
Friday, January 1, 2016
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