About the Book Leviathan took the life of Anath’s father. Anath has spent three years preparing for the voyage that will end the threat of Leviathan. Yet as the Valor launches into the depths of the Mediterranean, an inward quest also begins, taking Anath to depths he is not willing to face. A short story. About the Author Amanda Tero is a homeschool graduate who desires to provide God-honoring, family-friendly reading material. She has enjoyed writing since before ten years old, but it has only been since 2013 that she began seriously pursuing writing again – starting with some short stories that she wrote for her sisters as a gift. Her mom encouraged her to try selling the stories she published, and since then, she has begun actively writing short stories, novellas, and novels. If something she has written draws an individual into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, it is worth it! Author InterviewCheck out the author interview HERE. ReviewIn her short story Quest for Leviathan, author Amanda Tero brings to life the spiritual journey of Anath as he goes in search and to concur the sea monster Leviathan. This is well written adaption of a biblical story from the book of Job in the bible that readers will find intriguing. Although a short story and a little slow to get into, readers will feel uplifted and inspired by reading Tero’s work. Additionally, Tero and illustrator Natalie J. Nelson worked well together in crafting a story and works of art on the pages that went well together in moving the story along. This is a historical inspirational short story that readers will enjoy!
Genre: historical, short story, Christian Publisher: Indie Publication date: June 8, 2018 Number of pages: 44 A review copy of this book was provided by the author. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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About the Book After tirelessly climbing the ranks of her Chicago-based interior design firm, Lane Kelley is about to land her dream promotion when devastating news about her brother draws her back home--a quaint tourist town full of memories she'd just as soon forget. With her cell phone and laptop always within reach, Lane aims to check on her brother while staying focused on work--something her eclectic family doesn't understand. Ryan Brooks never expected to settle down in Harbor Pointe, Michigan, but after his final tour of duty, it was the only place that felt like home. Now knee-deep in a renovation project that could boost tourism for the struggling town, he is thrilled to see Lane, the girl he secretly once loved, even if the circumstances of her homecoming aren't ideal. Their reunion gets off to a rocky start, however, when Ryan can't find a trace of the girl he once knew in the woman she is today. As he slowly chips away at the walls Lane has built, secrets from his past collide with a terrible truth even he is reluctant to believe. Facing a crossroads that could define his future with Lane and jeopardize his relationship with the surrogate family he's found in the Kelleys, Ryan hopes Lane can see that maybe what really matters has been right in front of her all along--if only she'd just look up. GOODREADS | AMAZON About the Author Courtney Walsh is a novelist, artist, theater director, and playwright. Change of Heart is her fifth novel and is set in the same town as Paper Hearts. Her debut novel, A Sweethaven Summer, hit the New York Times and USA Today e-book bestseller lists and was a Carol Award finalist in the debut author category. She has written two additional books in the Sweethaven series, as well as two craft books and several full-length musicals. Courtney lives in Illinois where she and her husband own a performing and visual arts studio. They have three children. ReviewCourtney Walsh has written a heart throbbing and captivating story that readers will absolutely not want to put down. From page one, Walsh draws readers into her story and causes them to fall in love with and become invested in her characters. With just the right amount of romance, this is a story that pops from the pages as if the reader were a sideline character and is one that will touch the heart and soul. A story of family and forgiveness, readers will not soon forget this delightful, but demandingly emotional journey.
Series: Harbor Pointe Genre: contemporary, romance, Christian Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Publication date: July 4, 2017 Number of pages: 416 A review copy of this book was purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book When Corrie Windsor's roommate dies in a car accident, she leaves behind her four-year-old daughter, Ella. Corrie loves the little girl and hopes to adopt her, but instead, she’ll have to stand by while Ella’s uncle steps in to take custody. If things aren’t awkward enough, there’s a chemistry between them that neither wants to acknowledge. Preston Ford can’t imagine instant parenthood, especially considering he just chickened out of proposing to his girlfriend. However, once he meets Ella, there’s no other choice. The time he spends with her and Corrie solidifies an alliance between the three of them, a plan to give Ella the stability she needs. But reality can sometimes turn the best of plans upside down. With more than one heart hanging in the balance, how long can their platonic teamwork really last? Romance has never been this complicated. About the Author Rachel John loves to read anything with romance or humor, and thinks the best books should combine the two. She's found that writing is the best outlet for her wild imagination. She's a terrible cook, but unfortunately for her family, she keeps trying. Rachel lives in Arizona with her husband, four crazy kids, and her desert tortoise. Come visit Rachel on her facebook page, blog or twitter. She'd love to hear from you! ReviewThe Start of Us by Rachel John, book one in the A Change in Plans series, is a sweet and powerful story of the influence of family and true love. Although a fairly quick read, John brings to life the importance of strong relationships of family and friendship-love between adults and children, as well as between romantic-love between two adults of the opposite gender. John has excellent writing skills that draw readers to this story of beautiful and tender emotions that help bring the characters and their stories to life. Readers will not soon forget this epic and emotional story!!
Series: A Change of Plans Genre: contemporary, romance Publisher: Indie Publication date: October 24, 2017 Number of pages: 156 A review copy of this book was provided by the author. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book Note from the publisher: this book is based on Latter-day Saint theology. The Protestant Reformation has brought turmoil to England, as well as to the life of Lady Elinor Green Marbury. Oswyn Pygott, a commissioner for the king, desires to marry her. With the backing of King Henry VIII, Oswyn enlists Elinor to spy on Garrett Bloxham, a wealthy merchant and former Catholic priest. Bloxham is suspected of a capital crime—smuggling William Tyndale’s illegal English Bibles into the country. Accepting the spying mission because of her devotion to the Church of Rome, Elinor is thrust into a world of reformist thinking. She believes a pilgrimage to Rome, to pray over the bones of St. Peter and St. Paul—and to catch a glimpse of the pope—will bring the miraculous healing of her blind daughter, Margery. Garrett Bloxham takes Elinor on the pilgrimage, and sparks fly between them. This story features a vivid mixture of fictional characters and real ones such as King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, William Tyndale, Martin Luther, Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall, and Pope Paul III. A jousting tournament, a hawking expedition, and a sword fight spice up the action. Amid all this, a romance blossoms between Elinor and Garrett. But only time will tell if they can overcome their differences and pursue a future together. About the AuthorDarryl Harris is the author of six previous novels—the series of five Lights & Truth historical fiction novels (The Field is White, The Gathering, The Nauvoo Years, The Mormon Battalion, and The Journey Home), and another novel entitled Finding Zerahemla. He lived his childhood in southern Idaho, served a mission to South Korea, and graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in communications (emphasis in advertising and journalism). In 1972 he founded Harris Publishing Inc., in Idaho Falls Idaho, which today publishes several national magazines including Sno West, Houseboat, Pontoon and Deck Boat, Dirt Tech, Potato Grower, The Sugar Producer, and a local publication, Idaho Falls Magazine. Harris Publishing owns Falls Printing. He is marred to the former Christine Sorensen. The couple has five children and nineteen grandchildren. Darryl and Christine presided over the Korea Seoul Mission in 1997-2000. ReviewAuthor Darryl Harris brings to life the Protestant Reformation in turmoil of England in his story The Reformation of Lady Elinor. Although a bit of a disappointing read, with the back and forth between the main lead male and female a bit hard to follow, Harris has obviously taken great care in researching the historical details of his story. Harris’ story takes place during an interesting time of England’s history, bringing to life the Protestant Reformation. Readers of historical, clean romance will find this story interesting and enjoyable.
Genre: historical, clean romance Publisher: Walnut Springs Press Publication date: March 8, 2018 Number of pages: 290 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. |