Top Ten Tuesday: Books I’d Love to See Under My Tree

Top Ten Tuesday: Books I’d Love to See Under My Tree

Posted December 20, 2016 / 30 Comments

Welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday! In leading up to Christmas, we’ve talked about bookish gift ideas as well as actual books for every reader on your gift list. Today, I’m going to look at 10 books that I would personally enjoy finding under my tree. Perhaps not […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Sweet on You by Chautona Havig

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Sweet on You by Chautona Havig

Posted December 19, 2016 / 19 Comments

Click here to purchase your copy. It is my hypothesis that social conventions are created to test our fortitude.  Rockland circa 1900- As the mayor’s daughter, Madeline Brown enjoys a rich social life that many might envy. But a sharp mind but a growing talent for observation leaves Madeline torn […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Christmas in the Cove by Carol Ross

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Christmas in the Cove by Carol Ross

Posted December 19, 2016 / 33 Comments

On Tour with Prism Book Tours. Nobody is going to hurt her—not on his watch   A DEA stealth mission has brought coast guard Lt. Commander Eli Pelletier home. But when he ends up aiding rescue swimmer Aubrey Wynn during her own harrowing mission, powerful emotions reignite between them. Except Aubrey […]


Sunday Book Club: Bookish Confessions

Sunday Book Club: Bookish Confessions

Posted December 18, 2016 / 125 Comments

One of my friends posted on Facebook the other day, asking for our most unpopular (non-political) opinion. So now I’m doing the same…. but with a bookish twist (of course!). Confession is good for the soul, right? I’ll start. I… *deep breath* … am not all that fond of Mr. […]


Book Review (double feature): ScriptureDoodle & ScriptureDoodle God’s Promises by April Knight

Book Review (double feature): ScriptureDoodle & ScriptureDoodle God’s Promises by April Knight

Posted December 17, 2016 / 2 Comments

ScriptureDoodle: A Six-Week Devotional Experience (David C. Cook, October 2016) With inspiring exercises and prompts, this unique interactive guide introduces readers to a creative connection between Bible study, artistic expression, and worship. Often, in the busyness of life, Christians forget that God created them to enjoy creativity. With guided instruction […]


New Releases I’m Excited About: Spring 2017 Nonfiction

New Releases I’m Excited About: Spring 2017 Nonfiction

Posted December 17, 2016 / 6 Comments

Are your TBR piles overflowing after this week’s posts? Mine is no longer speaking to me. Nevertheless, I press on! Let’s close out this week of new releases by looking at the Nonfiction books on tap for January-April 2017. Here’s a recap of the week’s posts: Monday – Contemporary Fiction […]


Some Goodreads Giveaways and Weekly Blog Update for December 17

Some Goodreads Giveaways and Weekly Blog Update for December 17

Posted December 17, 2016 / 2 Comments

One week until Christmas Eve!!! Ahhhhhhh!! There is baking and wrapping and snacking and cozying still to be done! And reading. Lots. Of. Reading. But let’s all just peruse some Goodreads giveaways for now, ok? It just so happens that I have several ending this week for you to choose […]



First Line Friday (Week 37): Wrapped in Red

First Line Friday (Week 37): Wrapped in Red

Posted December 16, 2016 / 26 Comments

Next Friday is Christmas Eve Eve!! Can you believe that?!? I’m in denial. Instead of thinking about how far behind I am, let’s grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line! The book I’m featuring today is Wrapped in Red by my sweet friend […]


Book Review: Wallflower Blooming by Amy Rivers

Book Review: Wallflower Blooming by Amy Rivers

Posted December 16, 2016 / 7 Comments

Val Shakely is a list-maker. Daily routine. Check. Calm, quiet (but successful) business. Check. No drama. No excitement. Some might call it boring, but it’s precisely the way Val likes it. She loves her hometown of Cambria, nestled in the mountains of Colorado, and runs a fruitful PR firm. And […]


Guest Post: Sondra Kraak & the Kiss or Miss Game Answers

Guest Post: Sondra Kraak & the Kiss or Miss Game Answers

Posted December 15, 2016 / 2 Comments

A special thanks from me to Sondra Kraak for putting these two posts together! What fun this has been! I’m thinking (and some of you have suggested) that we need to do this on a regular basis 🙂 Thank you so much for playing along in Kiss or Miss! It’s […]



New Releases I’m Excited About: Spring 2017 Amish Fiction

New Releases I’m Excited About: Spring 2017 Amish Fiction

Posted December 15, 2016 / 9 Comments

We are moving right along in our Spring 2017 New Releases spotlight week. So far, we’ve looked at contemporary fiction, fantasy/ya, and historical fiction. Today, we’re going to talk about the new releases I’m excited about in Amish fiction. To refresh your memory, here’s a breakdown of the week: Monday […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Catch a Fallen Star by Amy Vastine

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Catch a Fallen Star by Amy Vastine

Posted December 15, 2016 / 11 Comments

On Tour with Prism Book Tours. He’s got to save his career—and himself   Hitting rock bottom has landed country star Boone Williams in the middle of his worst nightmare: a recording studio on a horse therapy farm hours away from Nashville. He has no interest in dealing with his problems […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway): Of Stillness and Storm by Michèle Phoenix

Book Review (and a Giveaway): Of Stillness and Storm by Michèle Phoenix

Posted December 14, 2016 / 1 Comment

It took Lauren and her husband ten years to achieve their dream—reaching primitive tribes in remote regions of Nepal. But while Sam treks into the Himalayas for weeks at a time, finding passion and purpose in his work among the needy, Lauren and Ryan stay behind, their daily reality more […]


New Releases I’m Excited About: Spring 2017 Historical Fiction

New Releases I’m Excited About: Spring 2017 Historical Fiction

Posted December 14, 2016 / 41 Comments

The week of Coming Soon posts continues! Monday, we looked at upcoming new releases for Spring 2017 in the contemporary genre, and yesterday we perused the offerings for the Fantasy and Young Adult genres. Today, let’s look at what’s slated to release January – April 2017 in historical fiction. If […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway): Soar Like Eagles by Terri Wangard

Book Review (and a Giveaway): Soar Like Eagles by Terri Wangard

Posted December 14, 2016 / 6 Comments

Carol becomes a Red Cross doughnut girl, serving GIs and boosting their morale. Convinced wartime romances are doomed to disappointment, she attempts to avoid entanglements. She didn’t plan on Chet, the navigator who tempts her to throw caution to the wind. Chet’s father and brothers always belittled him. As a […]


Author Interview: Ruth Logan Herne

Author Interview: Ruth Logan Herne

Posted December 13, 2016 / 38 Comments

Oh, my friends! I have a real treat for you today! Ruth Logan Herne is here to chat about Christmas and her novella in Cowboy Christmas Homecoming. Some of my very favorite memories from lobby lurking at ACFW in August are those moments when Ruthy would come and sit with […]


New Releases I’m Excited About: Spring 2017 Fantasy/Young Adult

New Releases I’m Excited About: Spring 2017 Fantasy/Young Adult

Posted December 13, 2016 / 27 Comments

Yesterday, I started out a look at Spring 2017 new releases with the contemporary fiction I’m excited about. Today, I had originally planned to do historical fiction, but I decided to switch the order around a bit so today’s post fits better with the Top Ten Tuesday linkup. Behold the […]