Media From the Heart by Ruth Hill

It all started with a simple case… or was it? Publication Date: September 25, 2014Genre: Mystery/Thriller A dead world famous supermodel. A contract killer in love with her best friend. An organised crime family looking for revenge. A boyfriend with a mysterious legacy. French sleuth Sémya Slotin is officially back on the case. The break is over. “I’m Semya Slotin, […]

Rescue My Heart by Jean C. Joachim My rating: 3 of 5 stars At this point in my lifetime, I have read an incredible amount of contemporary romance books, and this book is exactly what would be expected from this genre. Now that does not mean it’s horrible. It actually does add a few refreshing elements, and for those who […]

Special needs children face challenges few people even realize. Even with the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA, special access ramps, toilets and other items, life is challenging for people with special needs. Special needs can include physical conditions such as cerebral palsy, brain conditions such as Down’s syndrome or emotional problems such as bullying. It can be challenging to […]

It was on this date in 1959, that the first Barbie doll was invented. Ruth Handler invented the doll and named it after her daughter. A bit later, Ken came along (named after her son). It was not initially received well by the powers that be, but little girls loved it. Proverbs 31:30 ESV Charm is deceitful, and beauty is […]

Awakening by Shannon Duffy  Release Date: 04/07/15 Entangled Teen Summary from Goodreads: A thrilling, futuristic sci-fi novel set in a unique and thought-provoking world, from author Shannon Duffy.   Desiree Six (because she was born on a Friday) believes in everything the Protectorate stands for. She likes the safety and security of having her entire life planned out—her career, her mate, […]

Welcome to the Romance is in the Air Blog Giveaway Hop. I want to take a moment and mention a book that my daughter and I (and even my mom) love. If you’re looking for a clean romance with a bit of dystopian feel, check out: I am showing you the copy I was sent (the note listed was from […]

I nearly forgot what month it was, and today’s feature goes right along with this theme. On this date in 1947, Percival Prattis became the first African American reporter allowed into the press galleries of both houses of Congress.  He was a veteran of WWI, and he was an early civil rights leader. Acts 17:26 – And hath made of […]

    Virtual Book Tour Dates: 1/6/15 – 2/3/15 Genres: Contemporary Romance My review is here.       This pug picture was graciously provided by the author.     Blurb:   *Pug rescue is  a recurring theme in The Manhattan Dinner Club series. The author’s experience as a volunteer convinced her of the importance of saving dogs. To promote […]

This should be of interest to my friends who love When Calls the Heart. On this date in 1920, the Royal North West Mounted Police merged with the Dominion Police to become the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This didn’t essentially changed the “Mounties.” It just combined two groups that had been around since the 1860’s. Romans 13:4 ESV For he […]

Powerful Parenting Principles from the Creator of Families (Focus on the Family/Tyndale) – Does your family need a five-star general at the helm? A psychologist? A referee? Ken Blanchard, best-selling co-author of The One Minute Manager and Lead Like Jesus, points to a better role model: the Son of God. Joined by veteran parents and authors Phil Hodges and Tricia Goyer, […]