Samantha Moore has always hidden behind the words of others—namely her favorite characters in literature. Now, she will learn to write her own story—by giving that story to a complete stranger. Growing up orphaned and alone, Sam found her best friends in the works of Austen, Dickens, and the Brontë sisters. The problem is that she now relates to others […]

Book Blurb: At first glance, twenty-one-year-old Jan Weston has it all: a gorgeous boyfriend, fun friends, and wealthy parents who take care of all those pesky credit card bills. Then her boyfriend dumps her, her friendships fall apart, and her parents cut her off. Suddenly without money, without a man, and without a plan, it’s time for Jan to grow […]

Be sure to check out my promo post.  There is still time to enter the giveaway. Murderous Matrimony by Joyce Lavene My rating: 4 of 5 stars This had to have been one of the more unusual cozy mysteries I have possibly ever read. Part of the problem is that this is the first book I have read from the […]

The road to sleep training is not always easy. In fact, most of us don’t even think of what we do at night as ‘training’. It is how we end the day, and we seldom consider the long term effects of our efforts.   After a day of play, interaction and loving our baby, we lay them into bed, sing […]

Note:  I receive a free product for review purposes. So, do your elementary children struggle with math?  Math has changed so much since I studied it way back when.  Sometimes I am completely floored when my daughter brings me her math homework.  I was a good Algebra student, and sometimes I am stumped at her fifth grade math work. Splash […]

Note:  I received a free product for review purposes. Several years ago, I lost a great deal of weight–around 50 pounds.  I have kept it off, and I still have about ten pounds to go.  However, I am extremely conscious about what I eat, and I even used to keep an online food diary.  I had to put everything in […]

Even though the book tour/giveaway is over, you can still check out more information about this book here. IRELAND: Mythical, Magical, Mystical: A Guide to Hidden Ireland by Christy Nicholas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ireland is a place I have never yet had the privilege to visit, but I think I have been partial to this country since […]

A stranger’s life hangs in the balance. But to save him is to risk everything. The war is drawing to a close, but the Nazis still occupy part of the Netherlands. After the losses she’s endured, war widow Cornelia is only a shadow of the woman she once was. She fights now to protect her younger brother, Johan, who lives […]

12 Gifts for Christ by Merrilee Browne Boyack My rating: 5 of 5 stars Christmas is one of those times of year when the real reason for the season can get lost. I don’t know about you, but our family gets so caught up in Santa Claus, gifts, decorating, and parties that we forget about the Originator of this season–Jesus. […]

Especially for moms of teens and preteens, a practical, Christ-centered guide to helping your daughter grow in mind, body, and spirit. As the mother of a young girl aged 9 to 16, you want a lot for your daughter. You want to see her soar in self-confidence and accomplishment, to navigate a safe course through the treacherous waters of school, […]