Apr 4, 2017

Worth the Wrestle

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WORTH THE WRESTLE
by Sheri Dew

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WOW! This book is AMAZING!
Everyone should read this!
Got questions? That's OKAY!
Sometimes you just need to wrestle for the answers--
ABSOLUTELY A WONDERFUL BOOK! 
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Why can’t I seem to conquer weaknesses that plague me?” “How do I know if I’m receiving revelation?” “Will the Lord forgive me after what I’ve done?” “Why can’t we seem to get ahead financially even though we faithfully pay our tithing?” “What if the Church’s position on gay marriage bothers me?”

Those are just a handful of the countless questions Sheri Dew has heard people ask over the years. “May I answer these questions,” she writes, “and any questions you may have, by posing a different question: Are you willing to engage in the wrestle? In an ongoing spiritual wrestle?”

In Worth the Wrestle, Sheri examines the process of asking good questions—whether those questions be doctrinal, procedural, historical, or intensely personal—and learning how to get answers. She demonstrates how to live by faith while seeking greater light and knowledge. And she testifies of principles that are worth wrestling for and of understanding that can be gained in no other way.

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. the artwork in this book!
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Mar 31, 2017

The Vicar's Daughter

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THE VICAR'S DAUGHTER
by Josi S. Kilpack

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LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. THIS. BOOK!
A fun telling of a girl who just wants love and desires to help her sister gain it before she can. But, as all things go, it doesn't go as planned and becomes a thing that must be corrected. Cassie tries so hard. I adore how this all plays out. Definitely a MUST-READ!
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Cassie, the youngest of six daughters in the Wilton family, is bold, bright, and ready to enter society. There's only one problem: her older sister Lenora, whose extreme shyness prevents her from attending many social events. Lenora is now entering her third season, and Cassie has no choice except to wait her turn.

Evan Glenside, a soft-spoken, East London clerk, has just been named his great-uncle's heir and, though he is eager to learn all that will be required of him, he struggles to feel accepted.

A chance meeting between Evan and Lenora promises to change everything, but when Lenora proves too shy to pursue the relationship, Cassie begins to write Mr. Glenside letters in the name of her sister but her good intentions may lead to disaster.

As secrets are revealed, the hearts of Cassie, Evan, and Lenora are tested. Will the final letter sent by the vicar's daughter be able to reunite the sisters as well as unite Evan with his true love?

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Mar 27, 2017

The Secret of the India Orchid

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THE SECRET OF THE INDIA ORCHID
by Nancy Campbell Allen

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I so ADORE this book! What a FANTASTIC read!
Anthony and Sophia are perfect characters with some intriguing interactions that you will so enjoy. This book has it all-- romance, secrets, spies, a missing person, kidnapping, exotic location, etc. 
This one is a definite must-read!
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Anthony Blake is in love with his best friend's sister, Sophia Elliot. But his plans to court her are put on hold when he is forced to resume his role as an undercover spy for the Crown. A secret document listing the names of the entire network of British spies-including his own-has been stolen. To protect Sophia, Anthony cuts off all ties to her and exchanges his life as an honorable earl for the facade of a flirtatious playboy.

Heartbroken and confused, Sophia travels to India, hoping to find healing in one of the most exotic regions of the British Empire. But the exotic land isn't as restful as she had hoped. Instead, she finds herself embroiled in a mystery of a missing sea captain, a possible murder, and a plot that could involve the prince of India. And when Anthony appears at the British Residency, asking questions and keeping his distance from her, she is stunned.

She still loves him, and, in her heart, she knows he loves her too. But how can she rebuild her relationship with him if he won't confide in her? Does she dare offer her heart to him a second time, or will their love be lost under the India sun?"

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Mar 15, 2017

Love, Jane w/ GIVEAWAY

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LOVE, JANE
by Raneé S. Clark

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What a FUN book!
This book hit really close to home as I, too, waited for a missionary-- It is hard to put your life on hold while the other person serves with all their heart, might, and mind. Oftentimes someone else comes along and helps pass the time-- But with that passing comes the chance for a new relationship to be formed. I am grateful I made the choice I did. What choice will Sean make???
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Jane Reeves and Sean O’Callaghan seem to be a match made in heaven—but the timing is all wrong. Jane has her heart set on serving a mission, and she can’t delay telling Sean the news any longer: not only has she quietly submitted her mission papers, but she’s also leaving in a month . . . for Alaska. 

Shocked and devastated, Sean struggles to come to terms with Jane’s decision. Unable to deny the depth of their feelings for one another, Sean makes a promise to wait for her. Life unfolds for both Jane and Sean, with communications limited to weekly e-mails. 

But with just a few months left in Jane’s mission, Sean’s messages stop. When she receives the dreaded “Dear Jane” breakup, along with the news that she has been replaced by Sean’s former flame, Jane knows the future she envisioned now belongs to another woman. 

But upon her return home, Jane quickly realizes some things are worth fighting for—perhaps most of all, a shot at true love.

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Mar 8, 2017

A Fine Gentleman w/ GIVEAWAY

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A FINE GENTLEMAN
by Sarah M. Eden

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Sarah Eden is brilliant! You will so adore the witty manipulations at the beginning of the book and the payback that comes later :)
And then there is the whole mystery of trying to find Mariposa's family- Such a fun book! A great addition to the Jonquil Brother's series! Do not miss this one! LOVED. LOVED. LOVED. IT!
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London barrister Jason Jonquil has spent his entire life working to establish his identity as a gentleman, a man of refinement like his father and brothers. But when fiery Spanish beauty Mariposa Thornton walks into his office, he finds himself losing his grasp on his dignified character. The woman is infuriating, pushing him to the limit of his legendary patience. However, her case seems simple enough—a small matter of inheritance. Or so he believes.

Once a well-born lady, Mariposa fought to survive the brutalities of Napoleon’s war on Spain. She braved horrific perils and undertook dangerous missions on behalf of those fighting against the invading French army. But her greatest battle still lies ahead: after being separated from her family, Mariposa sets in motion a plan to reunite with her loved ones in England. To avoid drawing the attention of the French, Mariposa dons a carefully crafted persona to conceal her true purpose. As Jason and Mariposa are drawn together by the case, they come to know the people beneath the masks they both wear.

When the truth of Mariposa’s quest is revealed, the couple is pulled into a mystery that will test the limits of their courage—and expose the true desire of their hearts.

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Mar 6, 2017

An Unseen Angel

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AN UNSEEN ANGEL
by Alissa Parker

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WOW! I cannot even image what this mother has gone through. Loss is hard and to lose a child-- especially in this way--
I am extremely grateful Alissa has shared her story. Told in such a beautiful, inspiring way-- this story will stay with you for a long time after the last page is turned. Definitely worth reading!
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When Alissa Parker lost her daughter Emilie in the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting, she started a life-changing journey to answer soul-searching questions about faith, hope, and healing. As she sought for the peace and comfort that could help mend her broken heart, she learned, step by step, how to open her heart to God's Grace and will.

One step brought her face to face with the shooter's father, where in a pivotal and poignant meeting, she was given an opportunity to forgive. Another step brought her into the sheltering compassion of her community as family, friends, and even strangers reached out to buoy her up with their shared faith. And several miraculous manifestations of Emilie's continued presence and influence lifted her heart and will validate the faith of every Christian.

The story of Alissa and Emilie reminds us that the bonds of love continue beyond this life and that despite tragedy and heartache, we can find strength in our family and our faith.




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Feb 28, 2017

Be Happy w/ GIVEAWAY

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BE HAPPY
by Hank Smith, PhD

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So many proven helps are given in this book with inspiring stories to illustrate the point. We can all be a little more happy, a little more patient, and a little more optimistic. This book will also help you be a little less contentious, a little less frustrated, and a little less critical.
Let this book change your outlook and change your heart. 
Everyone needs to read this book!
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You can be happy—solidly, genuinely happy—no matter what’s going on around you, no matter what happens to you, no matter what storm comes along to batter and bruise you. Keep reading, and I’ll show you how . . .

Face it: it’s not always easy to feel happy. With all of the worries and trials of day-to-day life, the cares of the world can seem overwhelming. But as popular speaker and author Hank Smith demonstrates, no matter your circumstances, you can be happy—the kind of happy that illuminates you from the inside out, a joy that does not depend on what happens to you, but what you do with what happens.

With his characteristic humor, Hank offers readers a fresh perspective on finding joy in the journey with a collection of tools and strategies designed to inspire genuine happiness, such as:

* Learning to develop an optimistic outlook
* Understanding how to deal with feelings of depression
* Mastering ten simple tricks to jump-start your joy each day

Featuring an inspiring collection of real-life examples, enlightening doctrinal direction, and motivating goals, Be Happy is the guide you need to start living a happier life, today!

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Feb 22, 2017

One Fell Down w/ GIVEAWAY

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ONE FELL DOWN
by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen

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LOVED THIS ONE!
Loved the setting in New Zealand! And wait until you learn of the mysterious notes. And then there is the doll-- and a Tolkien conference-- such great writing! What a GREAT READ! Don't miss out on this one!
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When Mikaela York opens an anonymous blue sympathy card with the nursery rhyme “Jack and Jill” written inside, she doesn’t know what to make of it. But soon after, Mikaela and her fiancé are in a tragic car accident, resulting in her husband-to-be’s death.

Then when Mikaela’s grandmother loses her life in a hiking accident one year later, an old man gives Mikaela another mysterious blue card at the funeral. 

After the service, Mikaela’s grandfather asks that she oversee the renovations on his bed & breakfast in New Zealand. When she arrives, Mikaela meets Tui Davies—the inn’s manager—and Brentin Williams, the man Tui expects her daughter to marry. 

Tui helps Mikaela retrieve a doll from the cellar vault, but the doll turns out to be an evil omen that Mikaela is told she must get rid of before someone is murdered. 

Meanwhile, the old man from the funeral is bent on revenge and is plotting against everyone who has ever wronged him, and Mikaela is next in line. But until she discovers the killer’s contact in New Zealand, whom can she trust? 

And while Brentin attempts to help Mikaela overcome her grief, she must decide—is she ready to love again?

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Feb 17, 2017

Cover Reveal

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From the USA Today Bestselling author of the Longing for Home series, LOVE REMAINS is a new romance novel set in the beloved world of Hope Springs.

Cecily faces a dark, uncertain future. Tavish is haunted by his painful, anguished past. Fate has brought them together in a world determined to tear them apart.


Feb 15, 2017

LipSense Product Review

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I don't do a lot of "product reviews" 
but I so love this product I just have to share!!!

LipSense lipstick truly is this AMAZING!!!



It is waterproof, smudge proof, feather proof, kiss proof.
I never used to wear lipstick--because WHY?
Every time I would eat or take a drink of water or kiss someone it would come right off-- but not this.


LipSense really does stay on all day long.
I was completely sold after seeing this picture--


I have been wearing LipSense for 2 months now 
and I will never go back to regular lipstick.

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Breach of Trust w/ GIVEAWAY

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BREACH OF TRUST
by Kathi Oram Peterson

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Give me a good suspense/action story and I am one happy woman.
This book is FANTASTIC! Kept my attention from the very first page. LOVED IT! I cannot even image the things our brave military members go through...and it often doesn't end on the battlefield. 
This is a MUST-READ PHENOMENAL BOOK!
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Lieutenant Commander Cooper Lane has so much to live for. With a loving husband and beautiful baby girl waiting for her back home, she is anxious to finish her mission in Afghanistan and return to her family. But in a split second, her world shatters. Her helicopter is going down in that hostile country, and there will be no survivors.

Four Years Later . . . On a covert mission in an Afghan village, Navy SEAL Axe Talbot finds something no one ever expected: Lieutenant Cooper Lane—alive. Cooper survived the crash that killed her team and has been hiding behind enemy lines for four years. It’s the woman he’s been looking for and dreaming about for so long. 

After her rescue, Cooper is not sure she can survive the reality waiting for her back home—when she disappeared and was pronounced dead, her husband married her best friend. Cooper is lost, but her troubles are just beginning. In one horror-filled moment, her former husband is murdered before her eyes, and Cooper becomes the prime suspect. Now she must embark on one last mission to clear her name. And there are only two people she trusts to help her: her father and Axe, the SEAL who rescued her. 

Cooper and Axe take off, and together the makeshift team uncovers a trail of mysterious deaths that leads to unimaginable danger.

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Feb 8, 2017

An Inconvenient Romance w/ GIVEAWAY

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An Inconvenient Romance
by Chalon Linton

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What a GREAT book! I LOVE regency romances!
Emotions are OH. SO. REAL. And sometimes they conflict and get in the way of each other-- especially when it comes to love! 
PERFECT read for February!
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The countryside of England provided an idyllic backdrop for Charles Brumley’s and Leah Hastings’s childhood. Neighbors and best friends, the pair passed many happy days racing through the rolling hills of Derbyshire. Everything was perfect—until Charles ruined it all and abandoned Leah for university.

Six years later, the former friends are thrust into each other’s paths once more. Leah had been looking forward to the ball, an opportunity to further her acquaintance with the handsome Mr. Wilkins—but when she sees Charles’s familiar face through the crowd, her traitorous heart leaps. 

Charles faces his own struggle: he has loved Leah since he was fifteen years old, yet it seems he is too late—it appears that her affections are otherwise engaged. As the pair tentatively renews their friendship, the spark between them is undeniable. 

After so many years apart, Leah endeavors to reconcile her feelings toward her once cherished companion. But when a conniving rival for Charles’s attention approaches Leah, the threat is clear: give up her association with Charles or a devastating secret about her family will be revealed. 

Faced with an impossible decision, Leah must make a choice—the ruin of her family or the ruin of her heart?

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Feb 1, 2017

Witness in the Dark w/ GIVEAWAY

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WITNESS IN THE DARK
by Lynne Larson

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I absolutely adore this book! 
A very creative way of telling a story!
Cannot even imagine all the emotions this would bring if it were really true. WOW! This need to be turned into a movie!
SO. SO. SO. GOOD!!! LOVED. IT!!!
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What began as a picture-perfect summer vacation for college student Jenny Brodie has swiftly become a nightmare. When she left home on the back of her horse one sunny morning, she couldn't have imagined what awaited her in the Utah desert. Now the darkness is closing in, and there is no way out.

The woman saw what he did—she witnessed the shots he fired, the murder he committed. But she'll never talk. He's made sure of that.

For a man desperate to hide his crimes, the pressure steadily rises as Jenny's community bands together to find the missing young woman. As the searchers grow ever closer to discovering what he has hidden, so too does his desperation. He will stop at nothing to keep the woman hidden—but he has underestimated the second witness to his evil deeds: a young girl determined to protect Jenny. As the trail runs cold, will help come for Jenny before time runs out?

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Jan 25, 2017

Petticoat Spy w/ GIVEAWAY

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PETTICOAT SPY
by Carol Warburton

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I LOVE this title! What a GREAT BOOK!
I am always intrigued with the men and women who put their lives on the line to help our country and our liberty.
This time in history is amazing to read about and Abigail is such an inspiring character! You will love reading about her!
This book is definitely on the MUST-READ LIST!
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Colonial Massachusetts, 1775

Abigail Stowell is a rarity for her time. The comely young woman is educated, outspoken, and attuned to the charged political climate around her. She is a staunch Patriot. In short, she is a rebel. So when Gideon Whitlock, an avowed Tory, rides into her village, Abby is not only put off by his politics and arrogance but is also annoyed by her undeniable attraction to him.

When she observes a clandestine meeting between her Patriot father and Gideon, Abby soon realizes that in a world divided by loyalties, not everything is as it seems. Soon she is drawn deeper into political intrigue than she ever dreamed possible. And just as feelings begin to heat up between Abby and Gideon, the shot heard round the world ignites the beginning of war between the colonists and the British redcoats. There is no time for hesitation, and Abby finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue, treachery, and terror. Lives hang in the balance, and Abby will stop at nothing to support the Patriot movement—but will her allegiance to the cause mean losing the man she loves?

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