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BOOK REVIEW | Double Minds

Double Minds by Terri Blackstock I could list a ton of reasons as to why I adore Terri Blackstock’s novels. Topping the list is her knack for asking the question "What if ______?" and then running with it to both plausible and intriguing places in her storytelling. "Double Minds" is a unique book. Written about [...]

BOOK REVIEW | Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality

Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality by Jim Burns This is every parent’s dream book! For those who want to instruct their children about sexuality God’s way, but don’t feel equipped (or know for sure they are), Jim Burns has authored the book to educate not only our kids, but parents. Building from the premise that [...]

BOOK REVIEW | Cyndere's Midnight

Cyndere’s Midnight by Jeff Overstreet Jeff Overstreet burst onto the Christian fantasy scene with his stellar debut novel, "Auralia’s Colors". I anticipated the release of this book and was not disappointed in the least. Imagine my expectations when I heard of his second in the series, "Cyndere’s Midnight". Much darker in tone than the first, [...]

BOOK REVIEW | The Shape of Mercy

The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner Anyone who’s been a reader here for any length of time knows just how much I love Susan Meissner’s books. She has a way of wrapping tendrils of letters and pages around your heart and squeezing until you feel the story inside of you. She has done something [...]

BOOK REVIEW | The Other Side of Darkness

I’m a huge fan of Melody’s writing, but I’ve never viewed her quite like I do today. After reading her soon to be released adult novel, this author is willing to take a risk, to challenge the churches, and to take us places we really would rather not go. At least, I know I would [...]

BOOK REVIEW | Conspiracy in Kiev

I’m (was) nly mid way through this book, and I’m already was SO in love with it! Noel Hynd MUST have had a job writing for "Alias", I’m telling you! "Conspiracy In Kiev" is the first book in The Russian Trilogy (I could already tell I was going to be in A.G.O.N.Y. waiting for the [...]

BOOK REVIEW | A Beautiful Fall

A Beautiful Fall by Chris Coppernoll It is so much FUN to watch an author develop their craft, to hone their skills and sharpen their talent. My husband actually discovered Chris Coppernoll for me when he bought me a copy of "Providence" and I devoured it in one sitting. When I received my advanced copy [...]

BOOK REVIEW | Riven

Riven by Jerry B. Jenkins "Riven" is unlike any book I’ve ever read. It’s also unlike any book Jerry B. Jenkins has ever written. Is that a good thing? Absolutely. Step into the shoes of a career criminal, Brady Wayne Darby. Watch as he takes a gift, a golden opportunity for success and squanders it. [...]