Posts tagged with ‘review’

  • 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 […]
  • YA Bound Book Tours: “Heart-Shaped Rock” by Laura Roppé Review/Giveaway (ends 7/21) WW

    By Ruth on June 27, 2014
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    Heart Shaped Rock by Laura Roppe Release Date: May 2014   Summary from Goodreads: “If you liked the music collaboration of Maybe Someday, you’ve got to check out Heart Shaped Rock.” — New York Times best-selling author of Maybe Someday, Colleen Hoover “Laura Roppé has written a moving and emotional novel of first love, accurately capturing the voice and mind of […]
  • Red, White & Blue Giveaway Hop (ends 7/7) U.S.

    By Ruth on June 26, 2014
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    Welcome to the Red, White & Blue Giveaway Hop Event! Hosted by LeahSay’s Views & Planet Weidknecht From June 27th -July 7th Each of the participating bloggers will be hosting their own giveaway with a minimum value of $25. Please visit the bloggers listed in the linky below and enter for a chance to win each of the prizes! I […]
  • Pump Up Your Book: “The Amazing Legacy of James E. Hanger” by Robert J. O’Connor Book Review

    By Ruth on June 26, 2014
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    Title: The Amazing Legacy of James E. Hanger, Civil War Soldier Author: Robert J. O’Connor Publisher: Infinity Publishing Pages: 298 Genre: Historical Fiction Format: Paperback Purchase at AMAZON James E. Hanger was wounded at Philippi, Virginia on June 3, 1861 and became the first amputee of the American Civil War. He hated the Yankee peg leg his Union doctor gave […]
  • YA Bound Book Tours: “Breaking Fences” by Juliana Haygert Book Review/Giveaway (Ends 7/4) WW

    By Ruth on June 25, 2014
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    Breaking Fences (The Breaking Series, #2) by Juliana Haygert Genre: NA contemporary romance Word Count: ~80,000 Release date: June/2014 Cover by: Okay Creations   Summary from Goodreads: All Beatriz “Bia” Fernandes wants is to prove herself—to her family and friends—though it’s hard to prove anything with an overbearing father and three famous polo-playing older brothers. After her acceptance into college results in a heated family […]