Book Review: Promise of Peppermint

Promise of Peppermint

Author:  Valerie Comer

Publisher:  GreenWords Media

Pages:  111

Audience:  Women

Genre:  Fiction

Promise of Peppermint is the story of Rebekah, a young woman who is trying to deal with a painful past.  In the midst of Rebekah’s struggles enters Wade Roper, a past love who means very much to Rebekah, however, as much as she finds that she still loves Wade there is something that still standing in her way of admitting this.  

Wade has loved Rebekah since the day he met her, however, their relationship fell apart four years ago and as much as he still loves her, Wade wonders what tore their relationship apart.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.  Valerie Comer creates such vivid and rich characters that are full of depth, with struggles that are relevant to us all.  The message of this book about trusting God and letting go of fear is told so well through this cast of characters.  I honestly did to want this book to end and I found out that this book is the prequel to her Urban Farm Fresh book series and I am happy that these characters’ stories go on in other books.  

I recommend that you pick this book up.  The message of trust, faith, and love will leave you feeling hopeful.

Happy Reading!

Note:  I have received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Book Review: The Space Between Words

The Space Between Words

Author:  Michele Phoenix

Publisher:  Thomas Nelson

Pages:  336

Audience:  Adults

Genre:  Fiction

Michele Phoenix writes a riveting and moving story in The Space Between Words.  The book tells the story of Jessica, who is in France with her friends Vonda and Patrick.  Their time together is fun and light-hearted as good friendships can be until one day it is changed forever.

While at a concert event, Jessica and Vonda are victims of a terrorist attack at the concert venue.  This attack forever changes Jessica’s world and sends her on a healing journey that is heartbreaking and healing.  Jessica decides to stay in France after surviving the attack in order to take a trip she and Patrick had promised they had planned on.  On this trip, Patrick leads her to a sewing box and through this sewing box, Jessica is introduced to the Baillard family who were persecuted in the Protestant movement in France.  Jessica embarks on a journey to find out who the Baillard family were and what happened to them.  Along this journey, Jessica meets Mona and Grant, a brother and sister who rent to Jessica the property she stays on while on the trip and Jessica also meets little Connor, Mona’s son. 

This book was a difficult one to read.  There were several times I found myself having to pause from the emotions it emitted from me.  Michele Phoenix writes with depth and compassion.  Jessica’s journey is heart-wrenching.  Mona, Grant, and Connor are such wonderful characters; representing strength, compassion, and faith.  Each member of the Baillard family were models of strength and love in the midst of adversity and their strong faith in God resonated throughout their own journey.

Overall, this book is one that I won’t soon forget.  Michele Phoenix tells a story that impacts you to the core however resonates with hope, strength, and shows how God is faithful to us in most difficult times in our lives. 

Happy Reading!

Note:  I was provided a copy of this book by Netgalley for review.

Book Review: Redeeming Cade

Redeeming Cade

Author:  Susan Crawford

Publisher:  Serenade Books

Pages:  185

Audience:  Women

Genre:  Fiction/Christian Romance

Redeeming Cade by Susan Crawford is a beautifully told story about Cade McGuire, a man with a checkered past who turns his life around with the help of the Lord and is the assistant director of a community mission that helps people who are homeless.  Cade is very connected to the mission and the community they serve.  However, one day Cade finds out that the mission is being threatened by a politician set on closing it down in order to build a entertainment district in the community. 

The politician is Darby Phillips, a woman who has the best of intentions in her campaign to become City Council member.  From the beginning, Cade and Darby are at odds due to the closing of the mission and their relationship takes them both on a God-ordained journey neither expected.

I enjoyed reading the story of these two characters.  Susan Crawford developed relatable characters.  Cade struggles with the shame of his past and Darby is trying to figure out her purpose.  God intervened in both their lives and illustrated to them that He will guide them through their struggles.  I think that this story is a wonderful reminder of how God meets us in the middle of our struggles and through His guidance and love leads us to freedom in Him. 

Happy Reading!

Note:  I received an ebook copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest re

Book Review: Twelve Days of Christmas

Twelve Days of Christmas

Author:  Debbie Macomber

Publisher:  Random House

Pages:  280

Audience:  Adults

Genre:  Fiction

Julia Padden is a likable and bubbly character who is an aspiring writer.  Cain Maddox is a surly, unkind individual who one day steals Julia’s newspaper, which causes a slew of change in his life.  The change:  Julia has an idea to kill her neighbor, Cain Maddox, with kindness in the 12 days leading up to Christmas.  Julia sets up a blog and proceeds to write about her new experiment.  Unbeknownst to Julia, this experiment will have long-lasting effects on her life as well.

I found this book very entertaining.  The characters are well described and can be quite lovable.  I really didn’t like Cain much in the beginning but you get to understand where he’s coming from as the book progresses. 

Debbie Macomber is a wonderful writer with characters that jump off the page.  I would recommend this book as a fun and entertaining read!

Happy Reading!