tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68644442558899725342024-03-13T03:56:02.701-07:00Beautiful booksUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-31587461030998855602013-12-17T10:56:00.001-08:002013-12-17T10:56:10.902-08:00Beloved by Robin Lee Hatcher<span style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">This was not your typical romance story. Rather than an arranged marriage or a typical courtship, Tyson and Diana were already married. I loved the way Tyson had to earn the trust of his wife back after years of abandonment. Diana has trust issues (for obvious reasons) and makes Tyson work to earn her love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Diana is a strong character who has to learn to be vulnerable with her husband. Tyson shows his fortitude and strength of character as he works to gain her trust. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Overall, I really enjoyed this story. It was sweet and thoughtful, with just the right amount of spiritual issues present. Ms. Hatcher did another great job with this book!</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-75419203564385411672013-10-30T12:43:00.001-07:002013-10-30T12:43:59.001-07:00Last Light - 3 stars<span style="clear: right; float: right; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">I enjoy Terri Blackstock's books and have read almost all of her published works. However, this was not my favorite book. Although, it was well written, I found myself getting confused at some parts. Also, it seemed that this "thriller" was a little slow at times. <img alt="" id="main-image" rel="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81BThJcXGtL._SL1500_.jpg" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41JpbMRy9xL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA278_PIkin4,BottomRight,-65,22_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" style="display: inline;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was fascinated by the way she handled the issue of our world going "dark". Other authors have written their fictional take on this possibility, and I think that Ms. Blackstock did a great job of doing it differently. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-48291438312658875712013-10-09T13:29:00.002-07:002013-10-09T13:29:11.268-07:00Forever Friday - 4 stars<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a sweet read about how two people kept the passion alive in their marriage amidst the trials and complacency of life. The thing that makes this story different from the "typical" love story, is the perspective from which it is written. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The story is written from two perspectives, first from the couple themselves. And second, from a recent divorcee who is looking for help and advice from the postcards the couple sent each other every week of their marriage. </span><br />
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Jancey makes a difficult decision to move to a simpler place with her parents. Meanwhile, her jilted suitor tries to get her back and she gains the interest of several single fellows in her new town. <br />
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This book was sweet, and surface level. I had longed for the author to go so much deeper. There were multiple relationships and situations in this book that just weren't explained or given depth to. <br />
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It wouldn't be right to have a blog about good books and not review <u>Redeeming Love, </u>by Francine Rivers. This book captivates me. It is based upon the book of Hosea in the Bible. I found myself reading and rereading that obscure book in the Old Testament, because I had to know more. <br />
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This book helped me develop a deeper understanding of the love of God. The heroine of the book, Angel, lived her young life in prostitution. She was in and out of brothels, until Michael rescues her from that existence to follow the Lord's guidance. I found myself relating to Angel, who runs away from this man who loves her so much, only to return to her past existence. Likewise, it is so hard for me to stay in the midst of God's gracious love when my sinful past seems hard, but comfortable. At least I know I deserve my past. <br />
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developed.<br /><br />I did like the fact that this story was unpredictable.
Katie fawns over a man who has never returned her affections. Then,
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Katie turns to God instead of pining away after different men.<br /><br />Overall, if you like Amish books, then I would recommend this one. If not though, you might try a different series.<br /><br />-I received this book in exchange for my honest review.</span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-35485270888255314512013-07-02T16:42:00.000-07:002013-07-02T16:42:05.329-07:00Splitting Harriet - 4 stars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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side. From the one being judged to the judger. Harriet has to learn how to
lighten up and allow God's grace and forgiveness wash over her and others. In
the process, Maddox helps reveal some things in her heart that she has kept
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<span style="font-size: large;">I absolutely loved this book. Maybe it was because the little girl in me just can't seem to get enough of fairy tales, maybe because it was almost believable. I can't really explain it, I just know I really enjoyed it! Once Upon a Prince is your semi-typical Cinderella story, but it has a few twists and turns as well.</span><br />
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I have realized that I was my hands like 50 times a day, when I am in the kitchen. After a while, this really dries out my flanges. <br />
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Dee Henderson used to be my hands down, all star, favorite author. <br />
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I was a part of her fan club. I gave her books to friends and family. <br />
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Then, she just stopped writing for a while. I'm not sure what happened, but I was SO excited when she resurfaced. <br />
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Unfortunately, it seems something happened while she was away from the writing scene. Her books ever since her comeback and just not the same. <br />
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Dee Henderson's O'Malley series is amazing. It is well writing, suspenseful and gets you thinking.<br />
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For me, this novella didn't meet up. <br />
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I feel like this book was thrown together, and was sort of incomplete. <br />
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I love the way Dee Henderson tells a love story, and this one isn't an exception. It just was shorter and unfinished. <br />
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If you have read the series, you will enjoy going back to read the book that starts it all. But, be forewarned, it isn't like the others. <br />
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~I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest reviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-28388785196037115292013-05-18T14:27:00.002-07:002013-05-18T14:27:38.243-07:00Kidecal labels<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Okay, with a little one running all around the house, neighborhood, church and goodness knows where, you probably understand the need to have some sort of identifying labels. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I am constantly being asked at church, "Is everything labeled?" </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The answer is and always has been, "NO!" when do I have time to run through the house labeling everything?</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-86874947855500757992013-04-09T17:13:00.002-07:002013-04-09T17:13:48.890-07:00An Amish Kitchen - 2 stars<span style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">I have read books by Beth Wiseman in the past, and I enjoy her writing. I guess it was my high expectations of her writing that made Amish Kitchen such a disappointment to me. <img alt="" height="400" id="main-image" rel="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515cXYWy-GL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_SX225_SY300_CR,0,0,225,300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" style="display: inline;" width="300" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have promised my readers to me honest with my reviews, and it is for that reason that this review is painful to write. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I struggled with this book. I struggled to finish it. I found the stories superficial and simple. It seemed like high school writing, instead of writing done by published authors. It seemed that in effort to make a collection of short stories, they sacrificed quality for quantity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I thought the stories were sweet, but oh so predictable. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Granted, this book does give you more insight into the Amish culture, so that is a perk. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I encourage you to read this and prove me wrong. Judging from the reviews of this book on other websites, I am one of the few that was disappointed in this book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 stars</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*I received this book for free in exchange for my hones review.</span> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-76331721966726519992013-04-09T17:06:00.002-07:002013-04-09T17:06:49.447-07:00Though My Heart is Torn - 5 stars!<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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<span style="font-family: Consolas;">When I first choose, <u>Though my Heart is Torn</u>, to review, I hadn't
realized that I'd already read the first book in series. So when I first got
started reading, I was little confused, but then the characters fell into place
and I realized that I have read this series, or at least the first book in the
series. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Consolas;">Gideon and Lonnie's story is captivating. I admit that I
read this book in one day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just
couldn't put it down, and yet I was so frustrated with the ending. I won't give
it away, but I will tell you even with the ending reading the book is totally
worth it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Consolas;"> Gideon and Lonnie have grown to love each
other. Their love has grown from suffering and trials which makes it even more
beautiful and deep. After all the suffering, they finally get to be together.
That is ,until they realize Gideon has made some choices in his past that will
affect his future. Will they be able to stay together, or will Gideon's past come back to break them apart?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Consolas;">Let me warn you if you read this book you're going to
need some tissues. You might as well block off the whole day in your calendar while you're at
it, because you're going to want to not put this book down. </span></div>
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5 stars!<br />
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*I received this book for free from Waterbrook Press, in exchange for my reviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-34355512754469673652013-04-03T15:44:00.000-07:002013-04-03T15:44:49.191-07:00Shattered - 5 stars<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever heard of someone doing something unthinkable...and you just KNEW they were innocent? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Piper McKenna hears of the murder of a traveling ski bunny, but the most startling news of all, the only suspect is her brother. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Convinced of his innocence, Piper goes on a personal crusade to find the guilty person. In the meantime, she puts herself in danger - of falling in love and getting killed. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have never read a book by Dani Pettrey, but I love Dee Henderson. So when I saw that she gave a recommendation for this book, I knew it would be a good one. I was right! I am so glad that this is the second book in a series, because that means I can now go read the first one! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shattered takes you on a wild ride that keeps you guessing. This is one of those books that my husband doesn't like because he leaves for work and comes home to find me on the couch, reading...and nothing else done! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I love Piper's unquestioning faith and devotion to her brother and Landon's self sacrificing love for Piper. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is a sweet romance, a suspenseful ride and a quality plot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5 stars</span><br />
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*I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-79391799886263380622013-04-03T15:34:00.000-07:002013-04-03T15:34:12.004-07:00Wishing on Willows - 4.5 stars<span style="font-size: large;">How is it possible for an author to grab your heart as quickly as Katie Ganshert does in <u>Wishing on Willows</u>? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Robin is a new widow. This life is nothing like what she pictured it would be when she said her vows on her wedding day. The only things she has going for her is her son, and the cafe that was her dream with her husband. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, some hotshot is threatening to take away the café. She survived the passing of her husband, but how could she survive the death of her dream? Ian Mckay is the developer who is trying to take her café, yet, his self sacrificing love shows another side of him. Will Robin be able to let down her guard and grieve the past in time to allow love to enter her life again?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Katie Ganshert does a beautiful job of wrapping around your heart and not letting go. You will cry, you will be angry for Robin. She makes her protagonist so believable, you want to march into town and take up her cause with her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the rich pictures that Katie Ganshert develops in this book. Definitely a recommended read!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4.5 stars</span><br />
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* I received this book for free in exchange for my honest reviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-61782282085129962762013-04-03T15:00:00.003-07:002013-04-03T15:00:56.567-07:00Unbreakable - 4.5 stars<img alt="" height="400" id="main-image" rel="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51jGUPB-xOL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_SX225_SY300_CR,0,0,225,300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" style="display: inline;" width="300" /><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I read and reviewed the first book in the Road to Kingdom series. I found this series delightful and a pleasant surprise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nancy Mehl weaves an intriguing tale with the use of suspense, great characters and a quality plot. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Hope Kauffman is engaged to Ebbie, but her heart is torn for another. While she is struggling to decide between the two men who love her, someone is terrorizing her town. Will faith win our or will the residents take matters into their own hands?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the way Nancy Mehl develops the characters and keeps you guessing about which man Hope will eventually pick. Usually, I can figure out where the plot is going, but this one kept me guessing! I also loved how Nancy asked a very good and difficult theological question throughout the book. Will God protect the town, or do they need to protect themselves? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nancy does a fantastic job keeping the reader on the edge. You will find the need to keep reading even past your bedtime (you've been warned).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If possible, this was even better than the first in the series. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I give this book 4.5 stars!</span><br />
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*I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-6232711664921903312013-03-13T15:56:00.000-07:002013-03-13T15:56:09.001-07:00Dandelions in the Wind<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=talofbeaforas-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B00A5MRFHY&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&npa=1&f=ifr" style="height: 268px; width: 246px;"></iframe>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have read books by Mona Hodgson before, and I enjoy her writing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately, this book was an exception. I thought the story line was creative and sweet, the problem is; the story was not developed. The characters seemed very one dimensional. The plot moved way too quickly and didn't have much development. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a disappointing read for me, because I expected a lot from Mona Hodgson and she did not deliver. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you want a quick read (a little over 100 pages) that is sweet and light, then you will enjoy this book.</span> <br />
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*I received this book from Waterbrook Press in exchange for my honest review.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-79810163835387418022013-02-17T15:01:00.000-08:002013-02-17T15:01:13.202-08:00Secretly Smitten<img alt="" id="main-image" rel="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51n3IVHQ4UL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" style="display: inline;" /><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have read books by some of these authors, but not all of them. I found this book, Secretly Smitten, a delightful read. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are four (really five) different stories, in one book. I love how the authors all came together to collaborate on this one novel. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To be honest, it did seem like some of the books were rushed and not the best writing they have done. Still, it was a sweet set of novelas. My favorite was the last one, Love Blooms, because it seemed more developed than the other stories. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really enjoyed reading the different stories from each woman's perspective. From the sisters, to the mom, and even the grandma. It was a whole family affair. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recommend this book to people who want a longer book, but don't want to think too much. It is a sweet book, but nothing in it challenges you to be a better person.</span> <br />
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**I recieved this book for free in exchange for my honest review. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-22494941260831758032013-02-17T07:03:00.002-08:002013-02-17T07:03:24.968-08:00Echoes - 3 stars<span style="clear: right; float: right; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" id="main-image" rel="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41souT5ReKL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" style="display: inline;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of those books that you read for fun, what I like to call 'mind candy'. It tastes good, but doesn't really stick with you. This book is sweet, but doesn't really make you think.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Lauren seems to get into trouble wherever she goes, when she 'mutually' breaks up with her boyfriend, she is devestated. Her brother brings her this new fangled contraption, called a computer. (This book is a little outdated) and she joins an online community. There she meets a young man known as K.C. They develop a friendship that deeps into something greater. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although this book is such a sweet read, I did find it to be outdated. Some of the younger generation are going to read this and not be able to relate at all. (How can a youngish woman NOT know how to use a computer?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still, if you are looking for a quick read on vacation, this is a good pick! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love</span><a href="http://www.robingunn.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"> Robin Jones Gunn</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, she has quite a few good books. Check them out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 stars</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">**I received this book in exchange for my honest review.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864444255889972534.post-5339794496710979752013-02-09T17:24:00.002-08:002013-02-09T17:24:43.227-08:00Schick Hydro Silk Razor<img alt="" src="https://img.bzzagent.com/image/schick.jpg?Type=activity&Activity=4071373358&Campaign=8549941007&Uid=1194382&token=fbe84008fb8b0f25bae1364ca455b76a" /><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">If you read this book, you are going to need some tissues. Trust me on this one. <u>Wildflowers from Winter </u>is full of raw emotion. The characters in this novel are real and genuine. They drag you in from the first chapter and don't let you go. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bethany has gone through so much pain and hurt and holds it all inside, as we all do. When she is called back to the place she longs so desperately to leave, she is torn between her own desires and that which she knows she should do. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Through the relationships along the way, she learns to come face to face with the past she has been running from. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">I found this book compelling, and heart wrenching. As much as I loved most of the book, it did seem as if it ended quickly. I finished the book with questions, and confused about some things. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">All in all, I think this was a great read. I definitely recommend it!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Four stars!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">I
received this book for free from <a href="http://www.waterbrookmultnomah.com/"><span style="color: blue;">WaterBrook
Multnomah Publishing Group</span></a> for this review.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0