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  • “Crosscurrents” by Jane Jackson Review

    By Ruth on July 15, 2014
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    Crosscurrents by Jane Jackson My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was certainly different from any book I had ever read, and I whole-heartedly give it a 3.5 rating. I so appreciate the love portion of the book, and it is clear the author is extremely well-spoken. Indeed this was the first book I had ever read about a brewery […]
  • Written Elegance: “The Certainty of Deception” by Jeanne McDonald Book Tour/Review

    By Ruth on July 14, 2014
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      the certainty of deception  by Jeanne McDonald Author: Jeanne McDonald Title: The Certainty of Deception (The Truth in Lies Saga #2) Genre: Contemporary Romance Cover Design: Jada D’Lee Designs Release Date: July 8, 2014   Summary: After years of living in the darkness of his past, Andrew Wise, a young attorney working for his family’s law firm in Sarasota, Florida, has finally broken free […]
  • Prism Book Tours: “A Perfect Secret” by Donna Hatch Book Tour/Giveaway (Ends 7/20) WW

    By Ruth on July 11, 2014
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    A themed book tour through Prism Book Tours. A Perfect Secret (Rogue Hearts #3) by Donna Hatch Adult Historical Romance Paperback, 348 Pages December 14 2013     Desperate to protect her father from trial and death, Genevieve breaks off her engagement with Christian Amesbury and marries a blackmailer. After a year of marriage, she flees her husband’s violent domination only […]
  • “Secret Love” by Christine Warner Release Day Book Blast

    By Ruth on July 9, 2014
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    Amazon | Barnes & Noble Genre: Sweet Nostalgic Novella Length: 69 Pages $0.99 The Sweet Fifties Series {Book 1} Release Date: June 9, 2014 Lizzie Tarleton has always done things her own way—including the time at the tender age of thirteen when she confessed to her brother’s best friend she loved him. But now she’s a new teacher at the local high school, and independent […]
  • Beck Valley Books: “The Last Letter” by Kathleen Shoop Book Review/Giveaway (Ends 8/3) WW

    By Ruth on July 8, 2014
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    A Father’s Deceit A Husband’s Betrayal A Loved One’s Death A Mother’s Choice A Daughter’s Resentment A Time to Forgive For every daughter who thinks she knows her mother’s story… Katherine wouldn’t have believed it if she hadn’t found the last letter… Katherine Arthur’s dying mother arrives on her doorstep, forcing her to relive a past she wanted to forget. […]
  • “Heart of War” by C.L. Foster & E.R. Rada Book Review

    By Ruth on July 8, 2014
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    Heart of War by C.L. Foster My rating: 5 of 5 stars Rarely do I read books from this historical period, and so this was a bit of a stretch outside of my comfort zone. Oftentimes when I take a risk, I am rewarded, and this was the case several times over! This is the absolute perfect historical romance. Completely […]
  • “Over iT: How to Live Above Your Circumstances and Beyond Yourself ” by Mary Buchan Book Review

    By Ruth on July 7, 2014
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    We all have an iT to get over – some challenge in life that seems difficult, if not impossible, to overcome. These may be health problems, traumatic experiences in our pasts, or stressful situations in our finances or careers. Sometimes the iT stems from broken relationships or negative judgments we’ve encountered during our journey. Combining lighthearted personal stories with ancient […]
  • Literary Nook: “Mail-Order Groom” By Cindy Flores Martinez Book Review/Giveaway (Ends 7/11) WW

    By Ruth on July 3, 2014
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    Synopsis –   Mail-Order Groom, a debut romantic comedy novel by Cindy Flores Martinez, was inspired by the author’s own Polish ancestry and is based on her screenplay and movie project of the same title, which she shopped around Hollywood, New York, and other parts of the world. A sweet romance about an American woman who marries a stranger from […]
  • “Altars of the Heart” by April Minger Book Review

    By Ruth on July 1, 2014
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    Altars of the Heart: Discovering your path to Deeper Worship by April Minger My rating: 4 of 5 stars For the most part, this book is well-organized and basically well-written. Copious Bible passages are used to support the information and views the author presents. She certainly challenges the reader in his/her Christian walk. There is no doubt where the author’s […]
  • Mother Daughter Book Tours: “How Andrew Got His Spots” by Louise Linvelt Book Review/Giveaway (ends 7/15) WW

    By Ruth on June 30, 2014
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      Title: How Andrew Got His Spots | Author: Louise Lintvelt | Illustrator: Julie Sneeden | Publication Date: April 16, 2014 | Publisher: eBookPartnership.com | Number of pages: 15 | Recommended age: 3 to 8 Summary: Poor Andrew is feeling very blue, all the other giraffes are very spotty but he is as white as can be. He does not […]