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Book Review: The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin

In 1944, American naval officer Lt. Wyatt Paxton arrives in London to prepare for the Allied invasion of France. He works closely with Dorothy Fairfax, a "Wren" in the Women's Royal Naval Service. Dorothy pieces together reconnaissance photographs with thousands of holiday snapshots of France--including those of her own family's summer home--in order to create… Continue reading Book Review: The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin

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Cover Wars: 2017 Christian Fiction Release Edition

Yay!! It's time for another round of Cover Wars!! The game is simple. Vote for your favorite cover in each category. I'll update the post to show the winners when the votes stop rolling in.  Gold Dress: Two lovely dresses but which is your favorite: The Illusionist's Apprentice by Kristy Cambron or The Mark of… Continue reading Cover Wars: 2017 Christian Fiction Release Edition

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Book Review: April and May’s Backlist Reviews: 3 in 1

New releases are great! And there are some wonderful new releases out so far this year. But I enjoy picking up something new from the something old section. These are the books I read from my backlist collection this month. *All links lead to Goodreads unless otherwise stated. Daughter of the Regiment by Stephanie Grace… Continue reading Book Review: April and May’s Backlist Reviews: 3 in 1

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Book Review: Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof

A Tale of Family, Brotherhood, and the Healing Power of Love After the tragic death of her husband, Aven Norgaard is beckoned to give up her life in Norway to become a housekeeper in the rugged hills of Nineteenth-Century Appalachia. Upon arrival, she finds herself in the home of her late husband’s cousins—three brothers who… Continue reading Book Review: Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof

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GIVEAWAY!! Plus Author Interview and Book Review: A Holy Passion by Alicia G. Ruggieri

“My heart begins its slow crescendo at the news. Mr. Brainerd – my Mr. Brainerd – has come at last.” After a few scant years of solitary missionary work among the American Indians on the colonial frontier, David Brainerd has been forced off the field once more by his terminal illness. A man who has… Continue reading GIVEAWAY!! Plus Author Interview and Book Review: A Holy Passion by Alicia G. Ruggieri

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How to Use Social Media to Help Your Favorite Author

I've recently found myself in Amazon's Reviewer Jail, and I've learned that I'm not alone in here. This "jail cell" is getting rather crowded. I'm not about to tell you that honest reviews are no longer valid or that we authors don't care about them or don't need them. That just isn't true. But what… Continue reading How to Use Social Media to Help Your Favorite Author

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Book Review: First Impressions by Debra White Smith

First Impressions: A Contemporary Retelling of Pride and Prejudice Lawyer Eddi Boswick tries out for a production of Pride and Prejudice in her small Texas town. When she's cast as the lead, Elizabeth Bennet, her romantic co-star is none other than the town's most eligible--and arrogant--bachelor. My Thoughts: It was interesting to see how the story could… Continue reading Book Review: First Impressions by Debra White Smith

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Book Review: No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert

Challenging perceptions of discrimination and prejudice, this emotionally resonant drama for readers of Lisa Wingate and Jodi Picoult explores three different women navigating challenges in a changing school district--and in their lives. When an impoverished school district loses its accreditation and the affluent community of Crystal Ridge has no choice but to open their school… Continue reading Book Review: No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert

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Book Review: A Refuge Assured by Jocelyn Green

Lacemaker Vivienne Rivard never imagined her craft could threaten her life. Yet in revolutionary France, it is a death sentence when the nobility, and those associated with them, are forced to the guillotine. Vivienne flees to Philadelphia but finds the same dangers lurking in the French Quarter, as revolutionary sympathizers threaten the life of a… Continue reading Book Review: A Refuge Assured by Jocelyn Green