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Book Review: Stuck in the Middle by Virginia Smith

April 12th, 2008

Joan. Boring name for a boring life. Or so Joan believes until she meets her new next door neighbor. The handsome doctor her age makes Joan realize that there may be more to life than settling for living at home, getting up every morning to go to an unfulfilling career and wishing she were living [...]

Saved in the City - by Jaquelin Thomas

March 31st, 2008

"This is a great Christian fiction book about three young girls trying to make it as models in New York. Macy, LaRue, and Patterson are all trying to get along with each other, keep their Christian values and learn tha value of being friends." - LaTara, s2s4christ

To Dream Anew - by Tracie Peterson (Book 3 in the “Heirs of Montana” series)

March 31st, 2008

"This book is as wondeful as the first two. It gives a clear picture of what life is like knowing Jesus and what it can be like if you don’t. " - Jill Hart, CWAHM.com

The Coming Storm - by Tracie Peterson (Book 2 in the “Heirs of Montana” series)

March 31st, 2008

"This book was just as good as I thought it would be - maybe better. It’s a great picture of why why can’t allow bitterness to creep in to our lives and of how to let God handle any wrongs done to us." - Jill Hart, CWAHM.com

Land of my Heart - by Tracie Peterson (Book 1 in the “Heirs of Montana” series)

March 31st, 2008

"I love historical fiction and this book is some of the best I’ve read. This is the first book in the Heirs of Montana series and I can’t wait to read #2!" - Jill Hart, CWAHM.com

Black, Red & White - by Ted Dekker

March 31st, 2008

"Ted Dekker is amazing! If you are looking for books that will transport you to another place and at the same time give a picture of scripture, this series will blow our mind." - Jill Hart, CWAHM.com

Majesty - by D.W. Murray

March 31st, 2008

"This book will take you to faraway places. The imagery is amazing! This book weaves a powerful tale while keeping Christian values at the heart of the story." - Jill Hart, CWAHM.com

Something That Lasts - by James David Jordan

March 31st, 2008

"A moving story about how one wrong move can change your entire life. It helps us realize that no one can know the depths of our remorse and that people are not as forgiving as God." - Jill Hart, CWAHM.com

Like Dandelion Dust - by Karen Kingsbury

March 31st, 2008

"Like Dandelion Dust is a touching book that delves into the lives of the Campbell family. The Campbells adopted son’s father is getting out of prison and wants custody. It’s a heart-wrenching story that touches on a very sensitive subject of what is best for the child, Joey. It’s definitely worth reading." - Jill Hart, [...]

SAHM I Am - by Meredith Efken

March 31st, 2008

"I picked this book up and couldn’t put it down. I read it in 2 days, which is quite an accomplishment for a WAHM! This book is funny and yet you walk away from it having learned something about women and about yourself. If you want a good laugh and a great story about the [...]

Transgression - by Randall Ingermanson

March 31st, 2008

"Who knew that you could mix physics, fiction
and faith and have it be outstandingly entertaining.
[...]

Bookends - by Liz Curtis Higgs

March 31st, 2008

"This book was so much fun! It’s not very often I sit and literally laugh out loud, but this book had me giggling! It’s funny, inspirational and charming." - Jill Hart, CWAHM.com

The Shepherds’ Prayer - by Richard M. Barry

March 31st, 2008

"I love historical Christian fiction, so this book was immediately of interest to me. The book tells the story of the shephers that were present on the day of Jesus’ birth." - Jill Hart, CWAHM.com

Renovating Becky Miller - by Sharon Hinck

March 31st, 2008

"Renovating Becky Miller is the the sequel to The Secret Life of Becky Miller and I can easily say that it’s even better than it’s predecessor. Becky struggles with many issues that moms everywhere struggle with and it’s fun to watch and see how God works in her life through each situation. Like the first [...]

The Garden Of Ruth - by Eva Etzioni-Halevy

March 31st, 2008

"The Garden of Ruth is the second in a series by Eva Etzioni-Halevy. I was suprised to find that the romantic scenes in the book are quite graphic. The book was well written and the story was entertaining if somewhat different from my understanding of the stories told in the Bible. A good novel for [...]

From The Jungle To My Heart - by Sarah Wind

March 31st, 2008

"This is a novel that tackles the subject of homeless, hopelessness and the redeeming power of our Savior. Wind paints a vivid picture of one homeless man’s despair and newfound hope in Christ." - Jill Hart, CWAHM.com

A Valley of Betrayal by Tricia Goyer

March 31st, 2008

"I just finished reading Valley of Betrayal and it is very moving. Tricia writes in such a way that it makes you feel like you’re in a war zone yourself. I would be reading along and realize that my heart was hammering as if there were bombs dropping outside. This is a very stirring novel. [...]

Chocolate Beach by Julie Carobini

March 23rd, 2008

Brianna Stone is worried. She’s worried about her marriage, her job and her very single best friend. Is her husband bored with their life? Can she reinvent herself? And how will she fend off her nosy mother-in-law? Bri loves the carefree beach life, but will she have to give it up to save her marriage?
Carobini [...]

These Boots Weren’t Made For Walking by Melody Carlson

March 23rd, 2008

Cassidy Cantrell just bought her first pair of designer boots, which she knows will impress everyone. She’s pretty sure they are going to get her the promotion she’s been angling for as well. Little does she know how much her life is about to change. Job problems and boyfriends woes send Cassidy on a search [...]

Bittersweet by Cathy Marie Hake

March 23rd, 2008

Hake continues the tale of the McCains and O’Sullivans in Bittersweet. Laney McCain has had her eyes set on Galen O’Sullivan for years. Galen sees her only as a child, the little sister of his best friend. Despite Laney’s prayers it seems that nothing will change Galen’s heart. Then Ishmael and Ivy Grubbs enter their [...]