This makes for five. And five carries significance on its wings somehow, someway. You see, for five years in a row I've asked God for a word. Just one word. One word to shape me, one word to break me, one word to reflect on throughout the year. One word to remain unchanging as I … [Read more...] about My One Word for 2014: Rise
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The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson
Happily Ever After ...Or Happily Nevermore?I always enjoy Melanie Dickerson's fairytale retellings and this one was no different. In fact, The Captive Maiden is my favorite of all of Melanie's novels. And not just because it's Cinderella's story.I loved how she brought the stepmother and … [Read more...] about The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson
Love’s Refuge by Sandra Leesmith
An isolated island girl with painful memories. A dedicated city boy with a wild past. What will it cost for them both to find a refuge from their storms? I don't often read contemporary romances (I'm more fond of historicals), but this one swept me away. Skye is a recluse who isn't quite hiding … [Read more...] about Love’s Refuge by Sandra Leesmith
The Unlikely Debut of Ellie Sweet by Stephanie Morrill
In fiction, everything always comes together, but in real life, it seems that hard work isn’t always enough, the people you love can’t always be trusted, and the dream-come-true of publishing her book could be the biggest mistake she’s made yet. I literally just finished Stephanie Morrill's … [Read more...] about The Unlikely Debut of Ellie Sweet by Stephanie Morrill
A Talent for Trouble by Jen Turano
Will they want to spend the rest of their lives keeping one another out of trouble?Ya'll. This was a delightful book.Felicia had me busting out laughing in the middle of campus far too often, and Grayson's reactions to her mishaps were downright hilarious, too. Early on, he lets her have the … [Read more...] about A Talent for Trouble by Jen Turano
My Hope is Found by Joanne Bischof
Gideon O’Riley has been given another chance at a life with Lonnie. But will the fight for her heart risk it all over again?I was so glad when this much-anticipated conclusion to Joanne Bischof's debut series came in the mail. I dropped the books I was reading (yes, I read multiple at a … [Read more...] about My Hope is Found by Joanne Bischof
