A Marriage of the Heart by Kelly Long

This is a collection of three Amish stand alone books by the author.

In “A Perfect Secret” Luke and Rose set to marry but do they know each other? Luke has a secret; can he keep Rose from finding out the truth? Can Rose love him during this difficult time?

In “Christmas Cradles” midwife Anna has three potential babies to deliver on Christmas. Anna is helping her Aunt while she is away on vacation. Asa is to be her driver if someone goes into labor. Asa and Anna are single and past the typical marriage age for Amish young people. Asa and Anna seem to be drawn to each other. Will Anna’s self-reliance get in the way? Will Asa’s past keep him from wanting a future with Anna?

In “A Marriage of the Heart” Abigail hoodwinks Joseph into marriage. Her deceit gets her into a hasty marriage. Can Abigail and Joseph find love for each other? Abigail is looking for a way out of Amish life and thinks Joseph is too. At one time Joseph had a problem with addiction to pills. Will this ruin their marriage? Can they come to love one another?

I like that the author has included some Amish recipes in the back of the book. Each book has a reading group guide. I found the novellas easy to read and entertaining.

I am pleased to give this collection a four star rating.

 

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Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden

Wow. I couldn’t put this book down. I so enjoyed how Lydia and Bane bantered. This is so uncommon for the main characters to behave in such a way. It really worked for the novel.

A battle with Opium addiction is woven throughout the novel. The Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup was actually marketed for baby’s and teething children. This was a very real problem for people in Europe and America from 1849 until 1930’s.

The (ONI) Office of Naval Intelligence was established in 1882.

I appreciate the author’s attention to historical accuracy while writing this novel.

I am thrilled to give this book a five star rating.

 

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The Imagination Station Books 8 &9

Battle for Cannibal Island by Marianne Hering * Wayne Thomas Baston

Join Patrick and Beth as they journey to the Cannibals. On the island they become separated…Patrick is with a sailor and they find the King of the Cannibals, while Beth is with missionary James Calvert.  Can Calvert find the king of the Cannibals and keep Beth safe? Will the king of the Cannibals kill them if they are found? Join Patrick and Beth on their island adventure.

Escape to the Hiding Place by Marianne Hering * Marshall Younger

Join Patrick and Beth as they travel by bike to the hiding place. During WWII travel in Holland is very dangerous, but can Patrick and Beth make a special delivery before they get caught by the Gestapo? Can Patrick and Beth get to safety? Yes, but once there are they able to deliver their special package – a baby to its mother in hiding. Join Patrick and Beth as they meet up with Corrie Ten Boom and help the Resistance Movement!

I love Adventures in Odyssey! I am so excited about being able to pass these two books on to my children. I know they will enjoy them just as much (if not more) than myself! In the back of each book they have included secret word puzzles.

I am pleased to give both books a five star rating.

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Recommended for ages 7 and up.

I received this book free from the publisher through the Tyndale House Publishers.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255