Knowing God by Name by David Wilkerson

This book is a great tool for those that want a deeper understanding of God’s names. I liked how the author set up each chapter, starting with the story in the Bible where the name is found and ending with how this particular name can provide hope in our lives. Please note that the author used the King James Version whenever he quoted Scripture.

It’s great for a daily devotional or Bible Study Group.

I am pleased to give this book a four star review.

I received this book free from the publisher through Chosen 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

A Sensible Arrangement by Tracie Peterson

Marriage of convenience, yet they fall in love.

Marty has a problem with lying. Being mad at God since her husband’s death hasn’t helped matters. She runs away from Texas and ranching to Colorado. Although Jake has become a banker and lives in Colorado he anticipates the day when he can return to Texas and become a rancher. Jakes boss believes that bankers should be married, so feeling the pressure Jake places   an ad for a bride from Texas. Marty see Jakes as her way out of Texas and agrees to marry him. Being a lady of society the lies start piling up. Can Marty find her way back to God? How can she tell Jake the truth? Can Jake ever forgive all her lies?

I am pleased to give this a four star review.

This is the authors 100^th book!

I received this book free from the publisher through the Bethany 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

Runaway Saint by Lisa Samson

Themes flowing throughout the story are secrets and major family issues. It was an intriguing story line but a little dry for me. I would have like it to move a little faster but I still loved the story.

Free spirit Aunt Bel runs-a-way and is gone for twenty years. Upon her return secrets start to slowly unfold. Sara is the one having to hold things together. Can Sara figure out the family secrets and help her mom and Aunt Bel reconcile?

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

I received this book free from the publisher through NetGalley.  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

Dancing With Fireflies by Denise Hunter

This has a powerful story line. I was so pleased to see how the author handled such a difficult topic. I have no reservations allowing my tween daughter to read this book about date rape. The author uses one sentence to allow the reader to know about the date rape and that was enough. You will find this sentence in the prologue. Other topics covered include pregnancy, marriage of convenience, and a loving supportive family.

Join Jade as she finds her way through an unexpected pregnancy.

I am pleased to give this book a five star review.

I received this book free from the publisher through Net Galley and Thomas Nelson.  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

Wildwood Creek by Lisa Wingate

What a great way to do a parallel story! 1861 and present day collide. Bonnie Rose was a school teacher in Wildwood. Allie Kirkland is a costuming assistant on a docudrama about Wildwood.

Bonnie and her sister Maggie were stolen by Indians and mistreated with the scares to prove it. Bonnie feels unlovable and dirty. Allie still misses her father who died long ago but her mom and her new family don’t think or act like Allie. She feels unlovable and unaccepted.

Will Allie end up going down a similar path as Bonnie Rose or will Allie make the right decision?

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

I received this book free from the publisher through the Bethany 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

An Amish Miracle by Mary Ellis, Ruth Reid, and Beth Wiseman

This is a collection of three Amish stories that follow each other.  In the first one “Always in My Heart,” Hope was a young girl when she was raped and forced to give the baby up for adoption. Can she find her son? Will he want to be found and return home with Hope?

“Always His Provision” Rosa has a financial crisis. Back taxes are now due and with only an income from selling eggs. Adding to her worries is her neighbor and his dogs. Can Rosa keep the dogs away from her chickens or will the dogs kill them off? Can Rosa save her land in time or will she lose the farm and move to an Aunt in Ohio?

“Always Beautiful” Becky has always struggled with her weight. She asks God for a miracle and begins to lose weight. Is this the miracle she wanted? Will she come to find her true beauty?

I thought that this collection flowed very well especially with three authors. I am pleased to give the book a five star review.

I received this book free from the publisher through BookSneeze.com.  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

The Dancing Master by Julie Klassen

I took the e-version of this book, should have taken a print copy. Throughout the book the “th,” “f,” “tt,” were randomly missing. This made for a very slow read. I almost gave up trying to finish the book. This is no fault of the author. It is my understanding that they know of the issue and are working on it.

I enjoyed the story, it was well written and not a typical love story. The author has written a beautiful dance that should be read…in print. Join the folks in Beaworthy, as they are lead by the dancing master.

I am giving this book a 3 star rating.

I received this book free from the publisher through the Bethany 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

The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado

For those of you still wanting to hold onto Christmas, here is your chance. This is a quick easy read. I curled up with this and a warm drink, so enjoyable.

A wonderful story of faith and belief. It’s one that should become an annual Christmas read.

Every twenty five years an angel comes and touches one candle. It seems everyone needs a Christmas miracle but the angel only touches one candle. How can the candle maker decide who gets the Christmas miracle?

I am pleased to give this book a 4 star.

I received this book free from the publisher through BookSneeze.com.  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

Dating Like Airplanes by Caleb Breakey

 

I am so thrilled that Caleb has shared his heart with us and lovingly communicates that another way exists to date. Relationships can be wonderful but difficult. They certainly don’t happen overnight. I love the metaphor of flying. To me flying takes work, time, effort, and space. Relationships need all of these things to be successful.

 This book can be put into three parts:

Falling in Love

What your other needs most

Flying

 

At the end of the chapters you will find, Ask those who fly; Real answers from real couples.

This is such a necessary book! What a difference this will make in dating relationships and marriages.  This is one book that you will want to read over and over!

I am delighted to give this book a five star review.

Why fall when you can fly!

I received this book free from the author.  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