Rachel Matthews isn't one to rely on others to take care of her. Homeless and alone, she still wants to make her own way and her own money to buy back the family ranch--even if she's forced into the life of a dance hall girl. Horrified by her circumstances, Rachel's brother, who is away mining… Continue reading Book Review: A Sweet Misfortune by Maggie Brendan
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Book Review: Austen in Austin, Volume One
Four Texas-Set Novellas Based on Jane Austen's Novels Discover four heroines in historical Austin, TX, as they find love--Jane Austen style. Volume 1 includes: If I Loved You Less by Gina Welborn, based on Emma A prideful matchmaker examines her own heart when her protégé falls for the wrong suitor. Romantic Refinements by Anita Mae… Continue reading Book Review: Austen in Austin, Volume One
Book Review: All Things New by Lynn Austin
The war is over. The South has lost. Josephine Weatherly struggles to pick up the pieces of her life when her family returns to their Virginia plantation. But the realities of life after the war cannot be denied: her home and land are but a shell of their previous grandeur; death has claimed her father… Continue reading Book Review: All Things New by Lynn Austin
Civil War Research Book Review: The Civil War Years: A Day-by-Day Chronicle by Robert E. Denney
Follow the story of the Civil War as it unfolds in the words of the people who lived through it. With records of daily events from January 1, 1861 to May 30, 1866, this fascinating chronicle includes illuminating background information on the population of America, its society and economics, the issue of states' rights, and… Continue reading Civil War Research Book Review: The Civil War Years: A Day-by-Day Chronicle by Robert E. Denney
Book Review: A Dolphin Wish by Natalie Grant
Join twins Mia and Maddie and their sidekick little sister, LuLu, as they embark on adventure and a little bit of mystery solving while visiting Watery World in sunny California. I was so excited to have the opportunity to review something for the younger crowd. When I was child, the Sweet Valley Twins were all… Continue reading Book Review: A Dolphin Wish by Natalie Grant
Review: Paris Street Style, An Adult Coloring Book by Zoe de las Cases
The coloring book is reinvented in a brand new journal format. Wherever you’re off to, take this cheeky and charming coloring journal with you. Embellish whimsical, full-page patterns, cityscapes and street scenes, feminine silhouettes, and stylish essentials with your own style. Like a high-end journal, this sleek package has an elastic closure and a satin ribbon… Continue reading Review: Paris Street Style, An Adult Coloring Book by Zoe de las Cases
Review Wednesday: Return to Me by Lynn Austin
After decades of exile, the prophesies are coming true--King Cyrus has declared the Jews may return to Jerusalem. Iddo, a priest, is sure this is a sign of God's renewed favor. For too long they've remained in Babylon, and many, including Iddo's sons, are losing the faith that sets them apart. And so only a… Continue reading Review Wednesday: Return to Me by Lynn Austin
My Bookshelf: TBR Pile
There are so many great books out there! I've made a personal challenge for the year to read more books from my To Be Read Pile. I'm not including books that are releasing this year even though several of them will find their way on the never ending list. I'm sharing 20 random books from… Continue reading My Bookshelf: TBR Pile
Review Wednesday: At Every Turn by Anne Mateer
She's off to the races! Caught up in a whirlwind of religious enthusiasm, Alyce Benson impetuously pledges three thousand dollars to mission work in Africa. Now she just has to find a way to get the money. Alyce harbors a secret passion for speed and automobiles, and she's spent many an afternoon driving around the… Continue reading Review Wednesday: At Every Turn by Anne Mateer
Wednesday Review: Godey’s Fashions, An Adult Coloring Book by Dover Coloring Book
Superbly rendered illustrations, adapted from Godey's Lady's Book, a rare nineteenth-century fashion magazine, provide authentic views of evolving Victorian modes of apparel — from lace-edged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant bustles. Thirty ready-to-color illustrations depict lavish dresses and gowns of velvet and damask; smart riding outfits trimmed with braid and gilt;… Continue reading Wednesday Review: Godey’s Fashions, An Adult Coloring Book by Dover Coloring Book
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 