Today I’m delighted to bring you the set of my friend Tricia Goyer’s Spanish Civil War series. I learned a lot by watching her write this series. In its pages, she transports the reader to a complex war that became a testing ground for many new techniques applied in World War II. For reasons beyond her control, Sophie finds herself …
Christmas Giveaway Day 6: More Great Suspense
Okay, please don’t be too jealous, but while we were in Germany, I got to read When a Heart Stops— before it was in print. That was Lynette’s gift to me 🙂 Now I’m going to gift one person with these two books. The third isn’t out yet — but it’s a goodie! So this will give you a chance …
Ready for A Merry Little Christmas with Anita Higman?
Today, I’m delighted to have Anita Higman join us. Anita is a friend of mine who has a Christmas book releasing just in time for some holiday cheer. This would make a great Christmas gift! Franny and Charlie come from very different backgrounds, but are both looking for something very different from the way they’ve grown up. Do you think …
Courting Cate Review
I have loved Leslie Gould’s books that she coauthored with Mindy Starns Clark. They are a great mix of Amish with mystery and great characters. So I was excited to see that Leslie had a new book releasing: Courting Cate. Courting Cate is an interesting mix of the old idea that the oldest daughter has to marry first. In this …
3 Ways to Encourage Greatness in Others
There are those moments in life that leave me wondering and humbled. Last night I received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the community college I attended. As I considered what I would say, I came to appreciate all over again how very blessed I have been. Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by people who believe in me. People …
God is Still in Control
Last night was disappointing for many of us. But as I watched the results pour in, here’s what I kept coming back to: God is in control. Either I believe that or I don’t. But it doesn’t change the reality that the Lord of the Universe and the King of Kings has not suddenly disappeared. He is still sitting on …
Paint. It’s relatively fast and inexpensive and makes a huge difference. A pop of color here and there. Then (you probably already do this, but it’s helped) make sure the kids have chores and then force yourself to let them do them. On your daughter’s room. Does it really bother her? If so get some boxes (maybe the ones from …
Review: When a Heart Stops
Lynette Eason is a romantic suspense writer who gets better with each book. When A Heart Stops is the second book in the Deadly Reunions series and focuses on a medical examiner who gets in teh way of a serial killer. The pace pounds through most of the book, and the pauses are perfectly placed interludes of romance. A book …
The Trouble with Cowboys Review
Denise Hunter is one of my go-to authors for contemporary romance. Her Big Sky Romance series has been a lot of fun to read, and The Trouble with Cowboys is no exception. Annie Wilkerson is just trying to keep it all together, and that means staying as far away as possible from cowboys. She learned from watching the string her …