The Lost Heiress

The Lost Heiress

Author:  Roseanna M. White

Publisher:  Bethany House Publishers

ISBN #:  9780764213502

Pages:  416

Meet Brook, a young woman who has felt out of place within the society she grew up in.  Brook was raised in Monaco by a family that is not her own.  Justin, Brook’s best friend and confidante, goes in search of Brook’s biological parents and finds that Brook is an English heiress.  From the moment that Brook steps into Whitby Park and meets her father and extended family, Brook’s life is never the same.  Mysteries surround Brook from how her biological mother died to an even bigger mystery that threatens Brook’s life.

Roseanna M. White does a terrific job engaging the reader into Brook’s life and world.  This book is an absolute page turner, equipped with mystery, romance, and realistic characters.  This is the first book in Ms. White’s Ladies of the Manor Series.  I just finished it and I cannot wait for the second installment of this series to come out next year!  I wholeheartedly recommend this great read! 

Feel free to let me know in the comments below your thoughts on this book or others you have read from this author. 

Happy Reading!

Note:  I have received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.

The God Who Sees You

The God Who Sees You

Author:  Tammy Maltby

Publisher:  David C. Cook

ISBN #:  9781434767998

Pages:  256

Many of us have experienced moments where we feel invisible to others and at times to God.  The reality is that He truly sees every moment of our everyday.

This is the message of Tammy Maltby’s book.  Tammy writes about how we are truly seen by God right where we are; we are never alone.  Tammy is very honest, sharing her own personal stories that will tell you that she can truly relate to those moments as well.  Tammy illustrates how we can help others realize that they are seen as well. 

I highly recommend this book to anyone that has ever felt invisible or needs a reminder that God sees you always! 

Happy Reading!

I’m Happy For You

I’m Happy For You (Sort of…..Not Really):  Finding Contentment in a Culture of Comparison

Author:  Kay Wills Wyma

Publisher:  WaterBrook Press

ISBN #:  9781601425959

Pages:  231

Have you ever found yourself struggling to stay content when everyone around you seems so perfect?  Kay Wills Wyma writes in her new book, I’m Happy For You, a topic that have affected all of us at one time or another:  comparison.  In a world, where we can compare and be compared by just one click of the mouse, unhappiness is never too far away.  Ms. Wyma writes from her own experiences of learning how to deal with the comparison-crazed society and shares with us her experiences and also shares the insights she has gained from her children as she has navigated them through their own experiences with comparison. 

One of the golden nuggets of insight that Ms. Wyma shares is how God made us not for isolation but to be in community with one another.  I thought this was such an important statement to make because comparison has a tendency to create isolation from others.  Ms. Wyma also makes the point that God made us unique for a purpose; to help/make a difference in one another’s lives. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  Ms. Wyma writes honestly and is encouraging.  I would recommend this book to anyone who struggles with finding contentment or who needs encouragement on their road to contentment.

The wonderful people at FlyBy Promotions have reserved a copy of this book for one reader of my blog to receive.  Click on the Rafflecopter giveaway link below to enter for a chance to win this book:

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This giveaway will run from December 3, 2015 to December 10, 2015.

Happy Reading! 

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Your Sacred Yes

Your Sacred Yes:  Trading Life-Draining Obligation

For Freedom, Passion, and Joy

Author:  Susie Larson

Publisher:  Bethany House Publishers

ISBN #:  0764213318

Pages:  224

Have you ever found yourself with too much on your plate?  Do you tend to say “yes” to any/every task presented to you?  If so, I think Susie Larson’s book can give you a new perspective on your yeses.

Susie Larson speaks about giving away our time.  Mrs. Larson writes with a profound gentleness that speaks to your heart.  She shares of her own personal knowledge in these areas as well.  She writes of the dangers of overextending ourselves and how to get ourselves free without guilt.  Mrs. Larson addresses so many topics such as peer pressure, and self-worth.  Susie Larson points out that God is invested in our lives and we should be attuned to God’s leading.  This truly made an impact on me because I have been guilty of being so busy and burnt-out that I have lost track of time, especially time spent with God.

I highly recommend this book to everyone who has gotten caught up in the busyness of life.  I believe this book will refresh your faith walk as it did mine.

Happy Reading!

Note:  I have received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.

Faith of Our Fathers DVD Review

Faith of Our Fathers DVD Review

FlyBy Promotions has given me the opportunity to review a movie this month.  The movie is called Faith of Our Fathers and is on DVD right now.

This movie is the story of two men, John Paul George and Wayne Adams.  The movie starts with John Paul George looking through his garage and finds a box of his father’s things from the Vietnam War.  Within this box is a letter that leads John Paul to embark on a journey to find out who his father was.  This journey leads him to Wayne Adams, whose father Eddie Adams served alongside John Paul’s father.  John Paul and Eddie set out to Washington, D.C. to see the names of their fathers on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.  However, this trip to Washington, D.C. has more in store than the pair realizes. 

I truly enjoyed the message of this movie and would recommend it.  I found that the beginning of the movie is a bit rushed but the movie does reach a stride that truly engages you in the lives of these characters.  The message is a strong and poignant one.  This movie is good for the entire family.

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Jaded

Jaded

Author:  Varina Denman

Publisher:  David C. Cook

ISBN #:  9781434708373

Pages:  336

This is the story of Ruthie Turner, a young woman greatly affected by circumstances in her life.  When Ruthie was a young girl she was shunned along with her mother from their church.  Since this occurrence, Ruthie struggles with the townspeople, has lost her faith in God, and dreams of leaving the town for college.  In the midst of Ruthie’s world, enters in Dodd Cunningham and his family as the town newcomers.  Dodd is a refreshing addition to the town and has a tremendous impact on Ruthie and her family.

This is Varina Denman’s debut novel and I can honestly say that I cannot wait for her next one.  Ms. Denman writes the characters so well; Ruthie’s character is told with such fluidity that I felt that I was experiencing Ruthie’s life alongside of her.

If you are looking for a great fiction read, I recommend picking up this book.  There is a great message within these pages I would not want you to miss.

Happy Reading!

Sand In My Sandwich

Sand In My Sandwich

Author:  Sarah Parshall Perry

Publisher:  Revell

ISBN:  0800724100

Pages:  224

Sand In My Sandwich is the real story of Sarah Parshall Perry and her experiences in motherhood.  However, before you think this is your run-of-the-mill telling of parental experiences, this book is definitely not. 

Sarah Parshall Perry brings you her story of motherhood and how through her experiences she has discovered reliance on God and the realization that He is there throughout all the hard stuff.  Mrs. Perry shares the story of her three children, two of whom have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum.  She shares the ups, downs, challenges, and light-hearted moments in between.  From the first page, Mrs. Perry takes you on her journey with humor and a very poignant honesty.  Mrs. Perry also shares many nuggets of wisdom and truth.  What was also such an important part of her story is her faith.  I found Mrs. Perry’s faith to be a wonderful example for anyone going through life’s tough moments.

I recommend this book to everyone regardless of whether you are a parent or not.  I believe Mrs. Perry has a great message to share with everyone.  This book definitely impacted my faith walk. 

Happy Reading! 

Note:  I have received an e-book copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.