The Tinderbox Audio Review!!!!!!!

The Tinderbox by Beverly Lewis

Audio Review Notes:

Psalm 69:2 

“I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.”

1 John 1:9 

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Ephesians 4:23-24

“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 

And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.”

Psalm 31:1-2

“In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. 

Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.”

Micah 6:8

“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”

WOW!  What a read!  Beverly Lewis still's got it, not that she'll ever loose it but man what a unique and captivating plot this book has!  And the ending!  WOW!  I can't wait for the conclusion to this story she's got me totally hooked!  For starters I have ALWAYS loved and still love Ella Mae the Wise Woman of Hickory Hollow, and that leads me to say I've always LOVED Hickory Hollow.  So returning there is always a treat for me!  These chatacters are dear to my heart and I enjoyed how Beverly jumps from one character's percpective to the next and how it kept me in the loop so to speak on what each individual is thinking.  And the twists!  WOW!  I also LOVE the amount of scripture and spiritual insights Beverly weaves through out, I know of one message in particular where Sylvia's mom, Rhoda expresses her inability to carry the weight of a problem and so gives it The Lord to carry, I really loved the way it's expressed and written and REALLY needed this message at the time!  Personally I'm not fond of Sylie's beau at this time and I can't wait to see where Beverly takes that thread and oh man, let me just say that this book ends with a bit of a mushroom cloud twisty shocking moment that has left me longing for September's release!  

LOVE IT!

Songs that I think fit this book are: He Knows Jeremy Camp, Carry Me Josh Wilson, and Glow In The Dark Jason Gray

*I received a copy of this book from Bethany House for the purpose of reviewing it.  This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about "The Tinderbox"

Far Side of the Sea Audio Book Review!!!!

Far Side of the Sea by Kate Breslin

Audio Book Review: https://youtu.be/ePoeYAgTBLc

Audio Reviews transcripts:

And I have four verses I would like to read with it starting with: 

Psalm 139:9-10 author's choice

“If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; 10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.”

Lamentations 3:32 “But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies."

And Colin mentions pieces of Psalm 116 throughout the latter part of the book so I'll read 

Psalm 116:1-2 

“I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.”

Psalm 116:5

Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

Really enjoyed this book overall!  It was a little slow in the beginning for me but I think that's because I hadn't read the previous book where Colin's introduced.  So for me personally the plot didn't seem to pick up and ensnare me until Johanna entered the picture.  I LOVE JO!  She is a fantastic character and has some of the best and most humorous scenes!  I think one thing that I loved the most about this book is that both the male and female leads are so far from perfect.  For one thing Colin's missing hand really made me kind of excited, because there aren't that many quote on quote heros out there that have such and impediment.  And then Jo's inability to tame her hair and keep herself quote on quote put together really endeared me to her, well since, (clear throat) I may relate to some of these issues.  I particularly LOVED the scene where these two meet, but I won't give away the wonderful details!  As the plot progressed I was immersed into the spy game and I loved every bit of it!  Kate throws in some of the best twists!  I love the historical details and I especially loved the additions of carrier pigeons and nesting rings!  AND THE FAITH SCENES!!!!  BIG LOVE FOR THOSE! Overall I really enjoyed this book, it makes me want to go back and more about these characters in their previous book and I highly recommend it!

Songs: Through All Of It Colton Dixon, Haven't Seen It Yet Danny Gokey

*I received a copy of this book from Bethany House for the purpose of reviewing it.  This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about "Far Side of the Sea"

A Bound Heart Audio Review!!!!

A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz

Between Two Shores AUDIO REVIEW!

Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green

The Bible verse Jocelyn puts with this book is 

Below are my notes on the book and highlights from my audio review:

I LOVE the part 1 of this book! There's not too much horrific detail as in some previous books!  I LOVE the majority of the characters and how Jocelyn kept giving little bread crumbs of the secrets! And I LOVED how she married the past with the present in part 1 and she did it in the way I'm ready for it and didn't leave me wanting to skip chapters and come back to those parts! It has a fantastic flow between the two. And I LOVED the historical detail and the things I learned! However I became torn on through part 2. It's here that it blew my mind at times and I was totally left wondering what was possible going to happen next! That part I LOVED and it left me feverishly reading and turning pages. However I would like to warn you that I feel this next part might be considered a spoiler though I also think that this needs to be mentioned so I'll leave it up to you to choose if you'd like to continue. For those of you that are still reading (listening) and want to know, this is not a typical romance. It really isn't a romance at all actually. Instead this is a story about different kinds of love and in the end siblings. I mention this because, since I wasn't prepared for this, it ripped into my own wounds around siblings and left me unsettled and raw. In the end I wasn't too fond of Samuel though I LOVE Catherine and her sister and the other characters. The ending of this book really left me torn. On the one hand it does end in a good place and I LOVED the Faith messages (I LOVE LOVE LOVE how the sisters talk about The Lord and call Him The Great Good God and there's one scene when they speak about how Jesus has ransomed us that is so beautiful and I LOVED that scene). But on the other hand the end parts really left me wanting. I think that I was more hung up on what Catherine went through because of Samuel than she was! I would have personally prefered things to be really different in bigs parts from chapter 22 on to the end. Though as I said that Faith scene was great, and I loved how Jocelyn worked pieces of chapter 33 on as well. I also liked how parts of this story reflected what I've had problem with in some other books I've recently read and mentioned in my reviews, these parts in 33 on really show the difference between love and enabling. The balance between still loving someone and yet not skirting the problems and enabling the issue. Lastly, if you are going to read this book PLEASE make sure to read the author's note or at the very least the very end part of the Author's note! LOVE IT love it!

The songs that I would put with this book are: Look up Child by Lauren Daigle (this really reflected this book for me and I kept thinking about it while reading), Even If by Mercy Me, Confidence by Sanctus Real, Before the Morning by Josh Wilson

*I received a copy of this book for the purpose of reviewing it.  This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about Between Two Shores. ~ASC

The Reluctant Warrior Audio Review!!!!

The Reluctant Warrior by Mary Connealy

Book Description:

Union army officer Cameron Scott is used to being obeyed, but nothing about this journey to Lake Tahoe has gone as expected. He's come to fetch his daughter and nephew, and seek revenge on the people who killed his brother. Instead he finds himself trapped by a blizzard with two children 

who are terrified of him and stubborn but beautiful Gwen Harkness, 

who he worries may be trying to keep the children.

When danger descends on the cabin where they're huddled, Cam is hurt trying to protect everyone and now finds Gwen caring for him too. He soon realizes why the kids love her so much and wonders if it might be best for him to move on without them. When she sees his broken heart, Gwen decides to help him win back their affection--and in the process he might just win her heart as well.

A Tale of Two Hearts Audio Review!!!!!!!

A Tale of Two Hearts by Michelle Griep

Book Description:

London, 1853: Innkeeper’s daughter Mina Scott will do anything to escape the drudgery of her life, for there’s nothing more mundane than serving customers day after day. Every minute she can, she reads and dreams of someday becoming a real lady—and catch the eye of William Barlow, a frequent guest at the inn.

William is a gentleman’s son, a charming but penniless rogue. However, his bachelor uncle will soon name an heir—either him or his scheming cousin. In an effort to secure the inheritance, William gives his uncle the impression he’s married, which works until he’s invited to bring his wife for a visit.

William asks Mina to be his pretend bride, only until his uncle names an heir on Christmas Day. Mina is flattered and frustrated by the offer, for she wants a true relationship with William. Yet, she agrees. . .then wishes she hadn’t. So does William. Deceiving the old man breaks both their hearts. When the truth is finally discovered, more than just money is lost. 

Can two hearts survive such deception?

Lost Christmas Memories Audio Review!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lost Christmas Memories by Dana Mentink

Book Description:

A witness with amnesia

Can she trust this Gold Country Cowboy with her life?

Tracy Wilson witnessed a murder—but after a head injury, she can’t remember what she saw. Now someone plans to silence her for good, and only cowboy Keegan Thorn believes her. With a killer after her at Christmas, Tracy is running out of time to remember…and falling dangerously hard for the cowboy who could break her heart.

*I received this book from the author for the purpose of reviewing it.  This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about Lost Christmas Memories. ~ASC

Minding the Light Audio Review!!!!!!!

Minding the Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher 

Book Description:

Six long years ago, Captain Reynolds Macy sailed away from his bride, looking forward to the day when he would return to Nantucket Island with a ship’s hold full of whale oil. But when that momentous day finally arrives, Ren soon discovers that everything has changed in his absence. Everything.

Unlike most islanders, bold and spirited Daphne Coffin doesn’t defer to Ren as an authoritative whalemaster, but sees through his aloofness to the aching heart beneath. She encourages him to return to his Quaker roots and “mind the Light,” finding solace in God and community. As Ren becomes the man she believes him to be–honorable, wise, faithful–she finds herself falling in love with him.

But how can she, when her heart is spoken for?

The Lost Castle Audio Review!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Lost Castle by Kristy Cambron

Book Descriptions:

Launching a brand-new series, Kristy Cambron explores the collision of past and present as she discovers the ruins of a French castle, long lost to history.

A thirteenth century castle, Chateau de Doux Reves, has been forgotten for generations, left to ruin in a storybook forest nestled deep in France's picturesque Loire Valley. It survived a sacking in the French Revolution, was brought back to life and fashioned into a storybook chateau in the Gilded Age, and was eventually felled and deserted after a disastrous fire in the 1930s.

As Ellie Carver sits by her grandmother's bedside, she hears stories of a castle . . . of lost love and a hidden chapel that played host to a secret fight in the World War II French resistance. But her grandmother is quickly slipping into the locked-down world of Alzheimer's, and Ellie must act fast if she wants to uncover the truth of her family's history.

Sparked by the discovery of a long forgotten family heirloom, Ellie embarks on a journey to French wine country to uncover the mystery surrounding The Sleeping Beauty--the castle so named for Charles Perrault's beloved fairy tale--and unearth its secrets before they're finally silenced by time.

Set in three different time periods--the French Revolution, World War II, and present day--The Lost Castle is a story of loves won and lost, of battles waged, and an enchanted castle that inspired the epic fairy tales time left behind.

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Her Cherokee Groom Audio Review!!!!

Her Cherokee Groom by Valerie Hansen

Book Description:

Runaway Wedding On the run from false murder charges, Annabelle Lang can only count on one man, Cherokee diplomat Charles McDonald. The handsome ambassador has already helped her escape Washington City. Now he's proposing marriage to protect her honor. Though she's losing her heart to Charles, Annabelle's certain his offer comes from duty, not love. Charles's feelings for the flaxen-haired beauty go beyond mere companionship, but he's doubtful a lady like Annabelle would ever consider him under normal circumstances. And with his family expecting him to wed a Cherokee bride, he wouldn't have asked. If it's more than convenience that binds Charles and Annabelle, there's only one way to find out--he'll have to court his own wife!

Caught by Surprise AUDIO REVIEW! :)

Caught by Surprise by Jen Turano

Book Description:

After years of hiding her true nature, Miss Temperance Flowerdew is finally enjoying freedom outside of the shadow of her relations, 

so the last thing she expected on her way to work 

was to be grabbed off the street by a stranger 

and put on a train bound for Chicago.

When Mr. Gilbert Cavendish is called upon to rescue a missing woman, he follows the trail to Chicago only to discover that the woman is his good friend, Temperance. Before they can discover who was behind her abduction, they're spotted alone together by a New York society matron, putting their reputations at risk.

Even though Gilbert is willing to propose marriage, Temperance is determined not to lose her newfound independence. But when the misunderstanding in Chicago escalates into a threat on her life, accepting Gilbert's help in solving the mystery may lead to more than she ever could have dreamed.

*I received this book from the author for the purpose of reviewing it.  This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about Caught by Surprise. ~ASC