Life, Love and Books

A Dance in Donegal By Jennifer Deibel This is the first book that I have read that is written by Jennifer Deibel, but I have to say this was a delight to read. Jennifer creates a story that is so beautiful that takes you to the Emerald Isle.  Ever since she was a little girl, Moira Doherty has cherished the stories her mother told about her home land. But when the loss of her dear mother hit home, Moira starts thinking of them again. Her mothers dying wish is that she goes to Ballymann to teach as a schoolteacher. After a long journey from Britain to Donegal, Ireland; Moira arises to the challenge of teaching the local children. Her arrival in the village is met with some bitterness from as of the villagers, while others are filled with superstitions. Rumors float around about her mother that cause Moira to be concerned about her mothers past. But when one of the school kids fall ill, Moira rises to the challenge and cares for the youngster. With the help of a very kind older coupl...

A Life Once Dreamed by Rachel Fordham This is my first time ever reading a book written by Rachel Fordham, I truly love getting to read new to me authors. The first thing that draws me to this book is the cover which portrays an genre that I have loved since I was a little girl, the genre historical.  As you open to the first page you are drawn back to a time when things were very different than they are know. A time when things were more simple, but also women  only had some many choices of what they could do in their life. Our heroine Agnes Pratt has a deep secret that sent her running away from the life that she had dreamed of. It has led her to the small  town of Penance, where she has established herself as the beloved schoolteacher of the their kids. Life has settled into a rhythm for Agnes and she has built friendships in the six years in her new home. But when her life is upset by the arrival of her childhood friend, things turn upside d...

Always Watching    by Lynette Eason The first novel in the Elite Guardians introduces the founder of the Elite Guardians, Olivia Edwards former cop turned bodyguard. When one of her employees is attacked and left for dead while on an assignment. Olivia steps up to the plate and takes over the assignment, protecting a popular psychiatrist and radio personality Wade Savage. When the stalker moves from leaving innocent gifts to death threats against the ones closest to  Wade; Olivia's skills is pushed to the limits. Enlisting the help of  some fellow cops and body guards, she provides around the clock protection for Wade and his daughter. Their plans are turned upside down when Wade and his daughter go missing under the watchful eyes of the body guards. Now it is a race against time to find where they was taken to and rescue them. Will Olivia and her team get to them in time before the worst happens and will Olivia admit to her feelings f...

Blessed, Blessed, Blessed by Missy Roberston     When Missy married Jase Roberston, she knew that her marriage and life was going to be an adventure. But what she didn't know was the years ahead was also going to have challenges for both of them. After having two boys, it was a joy to find out that they was having a little girl. That time of  joy was shortened when they found out their little girl had a cleft palate. Their little girl was going to be different and she would have to face a lifetime of struggles. This is their story of how Missy and Jase was able to face the struggles that was headed of them with the help of their faith and family by their side. This book will make you laugh and bring you to tears as you read about their struggles and fun this family has went thru. Their story will give you hope and make you want to embrace them for the strength that has made this family who they are. 

Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison If you are looking for a cookbook that is full of healthy and yummy recipes to feed your family, the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook is for you. Jam packed full of recipes from slow-cooker meals to smoothies, it will satisfy all kinds of taste buds in your  home.  As the follow up companion cookbook to the Trim Healthy Mama Plan it will help you to be success-full at slimming down while eating very delicious food. THM ladies are devoted to helping families to eat healthy meals and sharing their passion for creating delectable meals. The cookbook has tips to help you in the kitchen and gives you alternatives to ingredients that you may not have access to.  This cookbook is a must have in my household, it will help me to continue to make yummy meals from my dear hubby while keeping a control on his blood sugar. While at the same time I can still fulfill the sweet cr...