If you like cute, clean Christian romances that aren’t too romantically cheesy, you may want to read Their Unlikely Protector by Meghann Whistler. I was able to get an ARC. It will come out on July 23rd, but you can preorder it now. This is a story of overcoming challenges, accepting that people do grow…… Continue reading Their Unlikely Protector: Time to Forgive? (5 Stars)
Month: June 2024
The Spy Coast: Just Five Old CIA Agents (4.5 Stars)
If a spy novel with slightly older characters sounds like your kind of book, you may want to check out The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen. This book includes five former CIA operatives who have all retired to the same Maine community. Basic Plot Maggie Bird is a retired CIA spy. She’s moved to a…… Continue reading The Spy Coast: Just Five Old CIA Agents (4.5 Stars)
Am I Self-Confident or Just Looking Down on Others?
A few weeks ago, my sister mentioned this guy who used to be in our YSA ward. That would have been probably about 12 years ago. She mentioned this guy because he has a son who was in my niece’s kindergarten class. My sister said in a sarcastic tone that he was one of my…… Continue reading Am I Self-Confident or Just Looking Down on Others?
Pitfall: The Golden Child and the Scapegoat (3.5 Stars)
While I don’t read a lot of audiobooks, my family took a bit of a road trip this week. During the trip, we listened to Pitfall by Clair M. Poulson. In this book, Sparky becomes the scapegoat for the trouble his older brother, Kal, causes. Intro to the Plot Our main character is Sparky. He’s…… Continue reading Pitfall: The Golden Child and the Scapegoat (3.5 Stars)
The Ghost of Loon Lake: Cooperate or Destroy? (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading The Ghost of Loon Lake by Rachelle Paige Campbell. This book comes out on July 16th. It’s a book where you’re not quite sure at the end if there are supernatural elements at stake or not. Introduce You to the Story Ten years ago, Ashley took off when she felt like…… Continue reading The Ghost of Loon Lake: Cooperate or Destroy? (4 Stars)
Scabs Never Heal if We Keep Picking at Them
Sometimes, I get really dry skin. This is particularly true in the winter. My hands are the worst. It gets to the point where my hands, particularly my knuckles, will start to bleed. Then they’ll get scabs. I’ll also sometimes get really dry skin around my ears, which also may turn into scabs. Not to…… Continue reading Scabs Never Heal if We Keep Picking at Them
Deer, Brake Lights in the Dark, Semis, and Tender Mercies
Last Saturday, I went with my family to the Playmill Theatre in West Yellowstone, Montana. Over the last few years, it has become a tradition to see at least one play there every summer. This year, we saw “Anastasia.” I ended up driving on the trip home, and along the way, I encountered tender mercies…… Continue reading Deer, Brake Lights in the Dark, Semis, and Tender Mercies
Repairing a Broken Heart: Horses and New Love (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading Repairing a Broken Heart by G. L. Robinson. Don’t write off this book as too cheesy based on the title. It’s not nearly as cheesy as it sounds. Yes, there’s love and a broken heart, but Lyla isn’t your typical Regency Era female lead. Intro to the Book Lyla and Harry…… Continue reading Repairing a Broken Heart: Horses and New Love (4 Stars)
Insecurities, Assumptions, and Not Having the Full Story
While going to grad school in 2010-2012, I taught a YSA Sunday School class. Honestly, it was one of the hardest callings emotionally and mentally that I’ve ever had. I had an assortment of insecurities concerning teaching. I felt unsure about my own gospel knowledge. Along with that, several people in the class were going…… Continue reading Insecurities, Assumptions, and Not Having the Full Story
Who’s Killing the Old (and mostly adorable) Mystery Writers?-(4 Stars)
If you like funny murder mysteries, you might want to check out Who’s Killing the Old (and mostly adorable) Mystery Writers? by Jon Spoelstra. I won this in a Goodreads Giveaway late last year. Getting the Mystery Writers Together This book is the fifth book in a series. I haven’t read the previous books. There’s…… Continue reading Who’s Killing the Old (and mostly adorable) Mystery Writers?-(4 Stars)