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  • “Gabby’s Stick-To-It-Day” by Shelia Walsh Book Review

    By Ruth on March 20, 2012
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    About the book: Gabby’s Stick-to-It-Day Gabby is a little guardian angel with a big job to do! Watching over Sophie is hard work, but Gabby knows that God wants her to stick to it. Gabby, God’s Little Angel, flies to the rescue as Sophie attempts to help others but has a little trouble sticking with things. Sophie tries to be […]
  • “Sixty Acres and a Bride” by Regina Jennings Book Review

    By Ruth on March 19, 2012
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    About the book: Though facing eviction, Rosa falls in love with the countryside and the wonderful extended family who want only her best. They welcome her vivacious spirit and try to help her navigate puzzling American customs. She can’t help but stand out, though, and her beauty captures attention. Where some offer help with dangerous strings attached, only one man […]
  • “Dinner With Lisa” by R.L. Prendergast Book Review

    By Ruth on March 14, 2012
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    Summary from goodreads: In the disastrous economic times of the 1930s, Joseph Gaston, a young widower with four children, arrives in the small town of Philibuster seeking security for his family. Instead, he faces barriers everywhere. He does his best despite great adversity, but the strain of feeding and protecting his family whittles away his strength. Finally, destitution forces him to […]
  • “More Beauty, Less Beast” by Debora M. Coty Book Review

    By Ruth on March 11, 2012
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    About the book: With her own offbeat brand of wit and near-wisdom, inspirational humorist Debora Coty addresses heart needs of women struggling to tame that out-of-control inner beast that unexpectedly pounces, roaring and shredding, as it threatens to destroy the divinely beautiful princess hidden within. In More Beauty, Less Beast, women will find simple, practical techniques for embracing the true […]
  • “Beauty for Ashes” by Dorothy Love Book Review

    By Ruth on March 10, 2012
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    About the book: She’s a beautiful young widow. He’s a Southern gentleman with a thirst for adventure. Both need a place to call home. After losing her husband in the Civil War, Carrie Daly is scared she will never have the family she longs for. Eligible bachelors are scarce in Hickory Ridge, Tennessee, but Carrie has found love. Not the […]
  • “The Maid of Fairbourne Hall” by Julie Klassen Book Review

    By Ruth on March 2, 2012
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    About the book: To escape a scheme to marry her off to a dishonorable man, Margaret Macy flees London disguised as a housemaid. If she can remain unwed until her next birthday, she will receive an inheritance, and with it, sweet independence. But she never planned on actually working as a servant. And certainly not in the home of Nathaniel […]
  • “Blue Moon Promise” by Colleen Coble Book Review

    By Ruth on February 28, 2012
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    About the book: Book Number One in the Under Texas Stars series A love like Lucy and Nate’s only comes along once in a blue moon . . . Lucy Marsh’s worldly resources are running out, but she’s fiercely determined to care for her younger brother and sister. When she discovers that their father’s recent death was no accident, Lucy […]
  • “A Summer of Secrets” by Charlotte Hubbard Book Review

    By Ruth on February 13, 2012
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    Summary from Goodreads:  In the bestselling tradition of Beverly Lewis and Jan Karon, Hubbard presents a beautifully drawn new series, which follows the charming residents of Willow Ridge and the conflicts involving the old Amish ways in a modern world, and the temptations of leaving this plain heritage behind. Summer of Secrets by Charlotte Hubbard My rating: 4 of 5 […]
  • “With This Kiss” by Victoria Lynne Book Review

    By Ruth on February 12, 2012
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    With This Kiss by Victoria Lynne Publisher: Self Length: 110,000 Words, eBook Format Sub-Genre: Historical Available at: Amazon | Smashwords Blurb: Beauty and the beast: they were the scandal of the ton. All eyes feasted on the beautiful flame-haired gambler in London’s most infamous club. But Julia Prentisse was interested only in the rake-turned-recluse whom they now called “The Beast.” She lured him out of […]
  • “Anasazi Intrigue” by Linda Weaver Clarke Book Review

    By Ruth on January 24, 2012
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    Summary from goodreads: When a devastating flood wipes out homes in a small town, residents are shocked by the news of a possible poison spill that also kills many of the fish and neighbors’ pets. The people don’t know what to think or do, until Julia, the town’s newest reporter, jumps into action and begins her investigation. Quickly Julia realizes […]