Life, Love and Books

A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson When I picked up this book, the title was not something I was looking to read at this time. But then I opened it to the first page and was hooked. The storyline hooked me line and sinker, so that I did not want to put this book down. The friendship between Tucker and Penelope is a breath of fresh air for all of us. It reminds us that friendships are something important and they can overcome so much in our lives. Our hero and heroine have both overcome so much as a team that they have a bond that is so deep that it has built their love for each other. Life has not been easy for Tucker, so he has had to fight for what he wanted to do in life. But with the pretty Penelope by his side, he has had the courage to face so much. As the owner of a security systems, Tucker has been able to see the need for a new sheriff in town. So when he is challenged to run for Sheriff, he jumps to the challenge. But what Tucker did not see ...

Like Flames in the Night by Connilyn Cossette In the last installment to the Cities of Refuge, we find the youngest daughter of Moriyah and Darek all grown up. Tirzah is a strong willed woman, whose life did not go as planned. Her beloved was killed by the enemy that had driven them out of their homes. Now her hearts longing is to join her people in the fight to drive the enemy out of the land of Israel. When her older brothers give in to her request, they train her for a very dangerous mission. Tirzah infiltrates the Aramean commanders household, with the talents  of cooking that her mother has taught her. One reckless decisions puts Tirzah and others in danger, hope of a rescue seems to be very hopeless.  When the  word of danger reaches her brothers ears, they are in need of someone who can get into the stronghold of Shechem unseen. The perfect spy walks right into their village in the form of the son of an old family friend. Liyam has arrived home...

Out of the Embers by Amanda Cabot The Mesquite Springs Series is a delight to read and Amanda Cabot spins a storyline that keeps us turning the pages. Evelyn Radcliffe has lost her home for the second time in 10 years, Her worst fears are confirmed that the watcher has found her, when the orphanage she was living in is burned to the ground. The only thing she knew to do was to keep moving to protect herself and her little charge. When they are found by horse rancher Wyatt Clark, it seems they have found refuge from the demons that was chasing them. Wyatt Clark has plans to set money aside for his sister and his mother to live on, while he goes out to explore the world around him. But he did not have any plans on falling in love and running for the mayor of Mesquite Springs. When Evelyn chooses to settle down and open restaurant like her parents owned, she did not expect it to take off like it does.  Even though she has felt like she has found a safe haven, da...

More Than Words Can Say by Karen Witemeyer In the second book of the Patchwork Family series, by Karen Witemeyer; we follow Zacharias Hamilton to Honey Grove. It is here we meet the heroine Abigail  Kemp, who is fighting to save her family business from being closed by the town. Seeing no way out, she makes a decision  to marry the most eligible bachelor in Honey Grove. With a contract in hand she sets out to propose to Zacharias.  The bakery has been a favorite place for Zacharias to go get his favorite breakfast bun. It also was a treat for him to be served by the pretty baker that made them. But he has no plans toward settling  down anytime soon. When faced with the  dilemma, he makes the choice to accept Abigail's proposal to have a marriage of convenience. What they both did not count on was the attraction that starts to brew between them.  Something I love about this book is the heroine is a curvy girl, who feels no ...

Habits of the Heart 5 Daily Exercises for Living like Jesus Do you have a deep longing inside you to live a life that is fully and deeply engaged in your faith? Do you feel like you are lacking in your prayer life? Is your heart aching to be closer to the one who died on the cross for you? Real change can only happen when we make a choice to train our heart into the habit of practising godliness. The most important thing the bible says we can do is to train our spirit and this book gives guidance on how to do this. This little book is more than a devotional, it is a way of taking yourself to a deeper level in your walk with Jesus. Each week has a focused exercise that helps you to change your habits or thoughts about your life and walk with the Lord. If one of your New Years resolutions is to deepen your spiritual walk this is the book for you.  I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale Blogging and was under no obligation to...