While I love to write, I’m always reading, too. I was a reader first. And I’ll always be a reader. So today I wanted to share with you several books I’ve read in the last couple weeks that I really enjoyed. Be sure to go to the end and enter the giveaway. I have a copy of each of these …
Fiction Friday: Bachelor Girl’s Guide to Murder
Every once in awhile there is a debut novel that I am super eager to read because of the buzz I’m hearing about it. The Bachelor Girl’s Guide to Murder by Rachel McMillan was one of those. I met Rachel at ACFW a couple years ago, and her personality was so fun, I was intrigued. Then I heard she had landed a …
Fiction Friday: Change of Heart and If I Run
There are so many great Christian fiction novels releasing this spring that my TBR pile is exploding! I consider this an explosion of wonderfulness since a Cara without a new book to read is a pretty unhappy Cara. Anyone else feel that way about good books? I’ve read some really fun ones and want to share the joy, so be …
Fiction Friday: Mermaid Moon
I have loved Colleen Coble’s books for a long time. She writes gripping romantic mysteries that pull me deep into the setting and the characters’ worlds. There is always so much going on that it keeps me engaged in the writing. I think Mermaid Moon is Colleen’s best book to date. Mallory left home 15 years and hasn’t looked back…until her father …
Simple Gift Giving Ideas
Simple Gift Giving Ideas by Cara Putman Have you ever felt that way about the last six weeks of the year? You wake up one morning and it’s November 20th. Blink and it’s January 2. Weeks have passed and you’d had such high hopes for a wonderful season – hopes gone in a fog of busyness. Let’s face it – most …
12 Tips from Sarah Sundin
12 Tips to Turn Chaos to Wonder by Sarah Sundin Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! We long to make Christmas a time of joy and wonder for our family and friends, but in the process we often find ourselves depressed, stressed, irritable, and in debt. Christmas stress stealing your joy? @cara_Putman shares tips from @sarahsundin to …
Fiction Friday: My Brother’s Crown & more
This week I’ve read three different books. It doesn’t happen often that I have three novels going, but sometimes they each grab me for a different reason. This is my amazing TBR pile (and a few books are missing!), so it means it’s super easy to get more than one going. I have a book in the car, one upstairs, …
Fiction Friday: Tiffany Girl
When someone told me to read Deeanne Gist’s a Bride Most Begrudging, she insisted it would show me that historical Christian romance could be rich, lush, and fresh. That friend was right. Deeanne has been a go-to author for me for awhile. I love most of her books, but it’s been awhile since one captured me. She’s at it again. …
Fiction Friday: Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Summer is the perfect time for a romance that’s themed around a destination wedding location. Add in a strong history between the hero and heroine, one that should keep them, apart, and you have a recipe for a delightful novel like Crazy Little Thing Called Love. This book is all about the decision to take the safe way or risk it …
Book Friday: Heart Sisters
Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend Natalie Chamber Snapp’s brand new book Heart Sisters. Be sure to read to the end because I’m giving one copy away. You’ll want a chance to read this! Let’s have an honest moment. Yeah, I know. Those are soooo rare around here. 🙂 But seriously, if you’ve been a woman for long …