I read this at the perfect time as the royal wedding will be happening soon! This book definitely had me feeling all royal and such!
Nolan Price is employed as a stable hand at Stainsby Hall and he has his heart set on a kitchen maid named Hannah Burnham. Nolan doesn't feel like he has much to offer Hannah, but he hopes that his love will be enough. He begins devising a plan that will allow him to make a life for Hannah away from Stainsby Hall. Nolan's well laid plans are quickly uprooted as he learns a life-changing secret. His father is the Earl of Stainsby. Nolan cannot stand the thought of losing Hannah so he convinces her to elope with him quickly before their marriage can be forbidden due to Hannah's lower class status. This speedy decision causes much turmoil as Nolan attempts to form a relationship with his father and keep his marriage intact at the same time.
I really enjoyed this book by Susan Anne Mason. The storyline is unique and interesting. There is also a wonderful element of surprise throughout. There are many lessons to be learned throughout this book with forgiveness being a major theme. This refreshing and dependable read is one I am sure to recommend. Thank you so much to Bethany House for the chance to review this book!
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Storm Front by Susan May Warren
I love this book! The cover, the author, the characters...love it all! I haven't read the other books in this series so I wasn't sure what to expect, but now I must read all the other Montana Rescue books!
Susan May Warren dishes out the perfect mix of romance and drama in her newest release. Storm photographer, Brette, and rescuer with regrets, Ty, have history and they are thrown back into each other's lives suddenly when a tornado rips through a small Minnesota town. Brette and Ty find themselves in a frantic search to find some of the missing members of the town and they must reevaluate their past romance in the meantime. They just might find out that it is impossible to separate ones that God has put together, no matter how you try to run and hide.
This book is just a breath of fresh air. It is everything you could want in a good read. I loved the easy connection that is felt with the characters and the way that Susan used inspirational messages throughout the book. This book shows the reader how to trust God through their struggles in life. I really can't say enough good things about this book! You will want to find a comfy spot and a snack and read this in one sitting. I can't wait to read the other books in this series. Thank you so much to Revell for the chance to review this book!
Susan May Warren dishes out the perfect mix of romance and drama in her newest release. Storm photographer, Brette, and rescuer with regrets, Ty, have history and they are thrown back into each other's lives suddenly when a tornado rips through a small Minnesota town. Brette and Ty find themselves in a frantic search to find some of the missing members of the town and they must reevaluate their past romance in the meantime. They just might find out that it is impossible to separate ones that God has put together, no matter how you try to run and hide.
This book is just a breath of fresh air. It is everything you could want in a good read. I loved the easy connection that is felt with the characters and the way that Susan used inspirational messages throughout the book. This book shows the reader how to trust God through their struggles in life. I really can't say enough good things about this book! You will want to find a comfy spot and a snack and read this in one sitting. I can't wait to read the other books in this series. Thank you so much to Revell for the chance to review this book!
Fierce Marriage by Ryan and Selena Frederick
Ryan and Selena Frederick are the founders of fiercemarriage.com which is an online community that has grown in leaps and bounds since it first started in 2013. In this book, Ryan and Selena share some of the struggles they have dealt with in their own marriage as well as conflicts among the marriages of their fiercemarriage.com readers. Ryan and Selena focus on God-centered marriage which is the only way anyone's marriage can ultimately survive.
It took me awhile to get into reading this book. I think it might be because the book goes back and forth between Ryan and Selena's view. I think the book could be improved if the switching between viewpoints didn't happen during the middle of the chapter and had a more uniform way to show that the author was changing. Also. the authors are very candid so there were some blush-worthy moments in the book that were a bit much for me.
However, there are some definite high points to the book that stuck with me. I appreciated how Ryan and Selena focused on God-centered marriage and they had some good practical advice for couples. Their quote that said, "Christ isn't just at the top of the list; he is the list," is something that really resonated with me. This is so true. I also liked that they mentioned that children can witness the gospel just by watching your marriage. I have never really thought of that in those terms before, but that is a great interpretation.
I applaud Ryan and Selena for taking the time to share their marriage and help other couples improve their relationships. Thank you to BakerBooks for the chance to review this book.
It took me awhile to get into reading this book. I think it might be because the book goes back and forth between Ryan and Selena's view. I think the book could be improved if the switching between viewpoints didn't happen during the middle of the chapter and had a more uniform way to show that the author was changing. Also. the authors are very candid so there were some blush-worthy moments in the book that were a bit much for me.
However, there are some definite high points to the book that stuck with me. I appreciated how Ryan and Selena focused on God-centered marriage and they had some good practical advice for couples. Their quote that said, "Christ isn't just at the top of the list; he is the list," is something that really resonated with me. This is so true. I also liked that they mentioned that children can witness the gospel just by watching your marriage. I have never really thought of that in those terms before, but that is a great interpretation.
I applaud Ryan and Selena for taking the time to share their marriage and help other couples improve their relationships. Thank you to BakerBooks for the chance to review this book.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Raising World Changers in a Changing World by Kristen Welch
This book is an eye-opener for sure. It is a book about generosity and one family's journey to not just give a little, but to give their all. Each chapter concludes with a question and answer section with Kristen's children and husband, as well as hands on ideas to help your family become givers.
While I love a lot of the advice given in this book, I also found myself disagreeing with some of the situations in this book. I think this is because I am a "safe" person and parent and I am always trying my best to keep my children safe. I trust God completely, but I also feel like he wants us to be earthly protectors for our children and to not put them into extremely dangerous situations. Some of the instances in this book are a bit extreme. One generosity tip mentioned making your children give up their bed for houseguests. I feel like you have to be very careful not to break your own children while you are in the midst of generosity, because every child is different and could be affected in a negative way. A young child is still growing and developing and their room should be their safe place and their sanctuary and should not have to be given up to a stranger. In this world today, you have to be careful who you invite into your house for your family's safety. While reading this book, I felt like there were many contradictory and judgmental statements. I see nothing wrong with teaching your children to be generous and happy and joyful at the same time. I talk about God, prayer, generosity, kindness, and forgiveness with my son every day. We are not perfect, but we love God and try our best to help others. I appreciate the idea of this book, but I don't feel like some of these extreme examples are the right fit for every family. Thank you to BakerBooks for the chance to review this book! These opinions are honest and are my own.
While I love a lot of the advice given in this book, I also found myself disagreeing with some of the situations in this book. I think this is because I am a "safe" person and parent and I am always trying my best to keep my children safe. I trust God completely, but I also feel like he wants us to be earthly protectors for our children and to not put them into extremely dangerous situations. Some of the instances in this book are a bit extreme. One generosity tip mentioned making your children give up their bed for houseguests. I feel like you have to be very careful not to break your own children while you are in the midst of generosity, because every child is different and could be affected in a negative way. A young child is still growing and developing and their room should be their safe place and their sanctuary and should not have to be given up to a stranger. In this world today, you have to be careful who you invite into your house for your family's safety. While reading this book, I felt like there were many contradictory and judgmental statements. I see nothing wrong with teaching your children to be generous and happy and joyful at the same time. I talk about God, prayer, generosity, kindness, and forgiveness with my son every day. We are not perfect, but we love God and try our best to help others. I appreciate the idea of this book, but I don't feel like some of these extreme examples are the right fit for every family. Thank you to BakerBooks for the chance to review this book! These opinions are honest and are my own.
Friday, May 4, 2018
Pelican Point by Irene Hannon
Pelican Point is the newest Hope Harbor novel by Irene Hannon. Hope Harbor is such a beautiful setting for this story. The cover art is a perfect representation of what I feel like Hope Harbor would be like.
Ben and Marci both have ties to Hope Harbor and they meet in an unexpected way when Ben comes back into town for his grandfather's funeral. They find themselves at odds over an inherited lighthouse, and find themselves smack dab in the middle of a love story when they least expect it.
One of the things I loved about this book is that there are many stories within this story. We get to hear the love story between Rachel and Greg as well as learn about other Hope Harbor residents.
As the story builds, just the right amount of drama is thrown in to spruce up the storyline. I found myself getting nervous that a certain someone was going to jump out of the shadows and wreak havoc.
I didn't want this book to end and I feel like it has a lot of potential to inspire future Hope Harbor novels. This book is a bit edgy for Christian fiction as I've noticed in Hannon's past work. Nevertheless, readers will enjoy this lighthouse love story. Thank you so much to Revell for the chance to review this book.
Ben and Marci both have ties to Hope Harbor and they meet in an unexpected way when Ben comes back into town for his grandfather's funeral. They find themselves at odds over an inherited lighthouse, and find themselves smack dab in the middle of a love story when they least expect it.
One of the things I loved about this book is that there are many stories within this story. We get to hear the love story between Rachel and Greg as well as learn about other Hope Harbor residents.
As the story builds, just the right amount of drama is thrown in to spruce up the storyline. I found myself getting nervous that a certain someone was going to jump out of the shadows and wreak havoc.
I didn't want this book to end and I feel like it has a lot of potential to inspire future Hope Harbor novels. This book is a bit edgy for Christian fiction as I've noticed in Hannon's past work. Nevertheless, readers will enjoy this lighthouse love story. Thank you so much to Revell for the chance to review this book.
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