A transporting historical novel about a promising young inventor, his struggle with loss, and the attractive teacher who changes his life, all set against the razzle-dazzle of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Gambling everything, including the family farm, Cullen McNamara travels to the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with his most recent invention. But the noise in the Fair’s Machinery Palace […]

What’s it like when the man you married is already married to God? asks Pastors’ Wives, an often surprising yet always emotionally true first novel set in a world most of us know only from the outside. Lisa Takeuchi Cullen’s debut novelPastors’ Wives follows three women whose lives converge and intertwine at a Southern evangelical mega church. Ruthie follows her Wall Street […]

Read more about the book and enter the giveaway here . The Folly At Falconbridge Hall by Maggi Andersen My rating: 5 of 5 stars From the moment I began reading this book, I knew this was my kind of book. I was not far into the book before I saw the connection between this book and “Jane Eyre.” That […]

I am one who is always looking for healthy snacks and foods, and I was quite excited to get the opportunity to review these meal replacement bars.   They sent me three bars to review, and all they wanted was my honest review.  I will be sharing my mother’s opinion as well (thanks Mom!). I am a busy woman, and I […]

I absolutely love Mía Mariú products (read another review for their products I did a while back), and I was so pleased to be invited to review their Anti-Aging Pack.  They provided the products in exchange for my honest review, and that is what I shall be sharing in this post. First of all, this pack of products is absolutely […]

  If you have followed my old blog, you know how much I support non-profit groups, especially Christian ones.  And it just so happens that this review is a bit different.  I was sent a shirt for review, but this is more of a promotion than a review.  Read on, and know that all opinions are completely my own. You […]

Since we have a very hyperactive dog, I was so pleased to be able to work with PSCPets on this campaign for Calming Formula for Dogs.  Below are my personal thoughts, and all opinions are completely mine. A few months ago, we got a new dog from the local humane society.  It was clear that she was used to being […]

  Cynthia Ruchti is an author and speaker who tells stories of Hope-that-glows-in-the-dark through her novels, nonfiction, women’s events, and outlets related to the Heartbeat of the Home radio broadcast she wrote and produced for thirty-three years. She and her plot-tweaking husband live in the heart of Wisconsin, not far from their three children and five joy-giving grandchildren. Her latest book is the Christian fiction, When the […]

Click the button to enter the giveaway that ends on May 31. Want more information on the book and blog tour?  Click on the book picture. Why Don’t I Lose Weight! by Will Aguila My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have read my share of “diet” books in my life, and I am one of those weight loss people […]

We have a fairly young, active dog, and I am so pleased that I was asked to review this product from PSCP pets.  They asked for my honest opinion, and that is what I will provide in this post. PSPC Pets provides very tasty and functional supplements for dogs, and today I wish to tell you about their joint supplement […]