I recently finished reading Andy: Mission: Harvest Ranch Wedding by Lucy McConnell and Ellie Thornton. Andy and America (yes, that’s her real name) met in the parking lot after a mutual friend’s wedding. I guess it’s love at first sight. Andy’s a career military man, and America’s a political hopeful, planning on running for the…… Continue reading Andy: Wedding Planning Rich Vs. Military Family (3.5 Stars)
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Childhood Flashback: Revisiting the Anne of Green Gables Series
Anyone who knows me well knows that one of my favorite childhood books was Anne of Green Gables. I actually love the entire series. My obsession started when I saw the first two Megan Follows/Jonathan Crombie movies for the first time. I was probably about 6. From then on, Gilbert Blythe became my dream guy.…… Continue reading Childhood Flashback: Revisiting the Anne of Green Gables Series
The Valentine Writer: Helping Others Find Love (3.5 Stars)
I recently finished reading The Valentine Writer by Iris Lim. It’s a novella about a lady, Mary Danforth, who has helped her siblings write love poems for their future spouses. Yet, she’s never found love herself. Periodwise, I would consider it a Regency story, but it doesn’t have many of the elements of a traditional…… Continue reading The Valentine Writer: Helping Others Find Love (3.5 Stars)
Friends With Secrets: Hide Your True Self? (5 Stars)
If you’re looking for a really good book, I would recommend Friends With Secrets by Christine Gunderson. This was a First Reads book for July, which means that from now until the end of the month, you can get it for free if you have Amazon Prime or for $1.99 if you don’t. This is…… Continue reading Friends With Secrets: Hide Your True Self? (5 Stars)
Abish: A Woman of Faith
Over the last few weeks, in “Come Follow Me,” we’ve been studying the stories of people such as Alma the Younger, Ammon, King Lamoni, and Lamoni’s father. These are names well-known by most people who’ve read the Book of Mormon, especially those who have read it multiple times. Almost hidden in Alma 19, is a…… Continue reading Abish: A Woman of Faith
Their Unlikely Protector: Time to Forgive? (5 Stars)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)