Friday, October 25, 2013

Review of The Real Deal on Love and Men

The Real Deal on Love and Men: Getting Smart About Dating, Romance, and Living Happily Ever After  -     
        By: Michelle McKinney Hammond

There is a lot of advice in this book!  Most of the helpful tips were easy to understand and implement.  I also liked that this book covered the different phases in life that women are interacting with men.  I felt that by covering the different relationships she was able to offer some well rounded and great advice.  I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I liked her writing style, which was not condemning in any way!  I would recommend this book to any woman looking to improve her relationships with the men around her.  I also would recommend any of her other book which are all helpful and well written!

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of Plantation Christmas Weddings

Plantation Christmas Weddings

Don’t you just love sappy love stories around Christmas!  These 4 stories were such fun to read.  I liked that they had real life situations for the couples to deal with.  The writing on each story was excellent.  There was no part in any of the stories where I was bored or not entertained.  I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I thought the authors did a good job of writing real to life characters.  I especially liked that each story was short and ended with a plausible ending.  I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian romances set around Christmas time.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of The Jesus Story

The Jesus Story: Everything That Happens in the New Testament in Plain English

This book is the authors take on the story of Jesus based on scripture.  I thought the idea of the book was good.  Take all the events in the life of Jesus and present it like a story or history book for others to read.  I also thought the author’s writing style was easy to read and understand.  You can tell a lot of research and scriptural study went into writing this thought provoking book.  I think The Jesus Story would be a perfect gift for a new Christian or you could even use the book as a witnessing tool.  I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I would recommend it for any Christian to read.  I think it will give you a new perspective on the life and times of Jesus.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of California Romance

California Romance  -     
        By: Colleen Reece

This book is a three in one book, meaning there are three individual stories.  Most books that are like this one have the stories written by different authors, this particular book has all the stories written by one author.  The author, Colleen Reece, does a great job of entertaining with intelligent characters and interesting conversations.  I was drawn in to the stories from the first page.  I also really enjoyed the descriptions of the setting and time period.  They were expertly written.  I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys Christian historical fiction stories.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of Break Out!

Break Out!: 5 Ways to Go Beyond Your Barriers and Live an Extraordinary Life

Anytime you read a book by Joel Osteen you will put it down feeling encouraged and ready to face any difficulty you are dealing with.  If, however, you are wanting an in-depth book about Biblical principles you might want to look elsewhere.  I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I liked the ease of reading this book, the author’s ideas and stories flow from one to the other.  I did think that some of the material was familiar, like maybe I had read some of the stories or ideas in one of his other books.  That said, it is still an enjoyable and uplifting read.  I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a few words of encouragement in their walk with the Lord.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of Are We There Yet

Are We There Yet? The Ultimate Road Trip: Adopting & Raising 22 Kids!

This is such an inspirational story!  This family is truly a family you can admire and strive to be more like.  I gave this book 5/5 stars.  The story of their family is told with ease.  It is easy to follow and well written.  I was entertained, moved to tears and laughter and shown just how much love can really change a child’s life.  What a blessing this family is!  I would recommend this book to any family dealing with issues with their children.  I would also recommend it to anyone thinking of adopting and needing some real life examples of what life might be like.  Overall this was an excellent book!

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Review of Rebellious Heart

Rebellious Heart

I so enjoyed this story and especially the two main characters of Susanna and Ben!  The author did an excellent job of making them have character and heart.  Susanna is written as a strong woman with determination.  The character of Ben is also written very well.  You cheer for him as he struggles with his priorities and making a living for himself.  When the two of them begin working together for a cause the conversations and interactions between them are excellent and such fun to read.  I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian fiction and stories with strong female characters.  I loved the book and look forward to reading it again!

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of Heartland Weddings

Heartland Weddings: Two Contempoary Romances Under One Cover

Wow!  These are great stories!  Both have real to life plots and are also long enough that you get to know and like the characters.  The first story was good and will keep you entertained but the second story was the best!  The woman character in the second story is dealing with the day to day issues of having a disabled child.  I like how the author made this part of the story real to life!  A lot of books just gloss over an issue but the author goes all in on the tasks and complications having a disabled person in the family can cause.  It could have turned out to be a very dramatic story but it actually is enjoyable and heartwarming!  I gave this book 5/5 stars and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys modern day Christian stories and romances.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of Golden State Brides

Golden State Brides: Two Historical Romances Under One Cover

I only gave this book 4/5 stars.  I did like both stories but the first one was not as entertaining as the second.  Both stories have likable characters and are well written.  The first story just seemed like every other story I have read lately.  A woman works to show just how independent she is all the while falling for the man she is trying to impress.  The second story had more of a realistic main character in Meghan.  She is likable and you can’t help but cheer for her as she seeks a job and develops relationships.  I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys shorter stories that have quickly developing plots. 

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of A Home for My Heart

A Home for My Heart

The author of this book, Anne Mateer, has only written a few books but she definitely has a career in Christian fiction! This is an excellent story that is well written and very entertaining.  The story follows a woman, Sadie, who helps at an orphanage and is given an opportunity to move from assistant to the person who runs the home.  The change in her job brings about positive and negative emotions for her.  There are also complications with finances and a romance!  I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I would recommend this book to anyone who liked stories with lovable children and characters that face personal conflicts while trying to rely on the Lord for answers. 

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of The Courting Campaign

The Courting Campaign by Regina Scott


The plot of this story is typical for the style of book, a nanny and her boss fall in love.  This book differs however, in that the characters are written with likable personalities and the conversations are exceptional.  I gave this book 5/5 stars.  The best part of the book was the setting.  I thought the author did an excellent job of describing the time period and locations.  You definitely felt like you were sitting right there with them.  I also really enjoyed the minor characters.  They played just as much a part in the story as the two main characters did!  I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romances set in the Regency time period.  This Christian fiction book really captures the time period and is also a really cute story.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.