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Shattered - Review

Shattered by Dani Pettrey is a mystery that will keep you in suspense from the first page until the very last word.

Piper McKenna is so happy that her brother Reef but trouble is following him.  A fellow athletic is dead and he is suspected of murdering her. Can Piper prove his innocence? Or did he do it?  Piper will find out.

Landon Grainger is a deputy in Yancy, Alaska.  A friend of the family doesn’t seem to matter when he has a job to do.  With Reef in jail will Landon seek the truth?

Shattered is the second book in Dani Pettrey’s, The Alaskan Courage Series.  Although this book can be a standalone I not only enjoyed the mystery but I also enjoyed the romance between Piper and Landon.  Since I have already read the third book, which I don’t ever read out of order, it seemed to be that much more enjoyable.  Now I need to read the first book, Submerged to meet the family that I have fallen in love with.

More about Dani

 

Dani Pettrey is a huge fan of dark chocolate, is always in search of the best iced mocha and her dream is to one day own a little cottage on a remote stretch of beach. She and her husband reside in Maryland with their two teenage daughters. Visit her web site at www.DaniPettrey.com!

Katie's Song - Review

Kate Weaver is Amish by birth and she knows that God has given her a beautiful singing voice

Kate’s Song by Jennifer Beckstrand is a wonderful story that shows a love for family and being able to utilize a God given talent to please others sometimes can be misconstrued between each other.

Kate has come back to Apple Lake broken and needing to find herself. Nathaniel King is a friend from way back and they once again become important to each other. But can love win out when a misunderstanding stands in the way?  Kate knows that God will always be by her side.

This is the first book by Jennifer that I have read. It is also the first of a three book series about three cousins from Apple Lake whom you meet in this first book and will get to know separately in the other books. I found the characters to be believable and looking forward to getting to know the other cousins.

I was fortunate to meet Jennifer Beckstrand at a book signing near my hometown and enjoyed getting to know her.  Love the beautiful cover of this book.  Can't wait to read more of this fresh incredible new author to me.

More about Jennifer Beckstrand

 

 

My goal is to write uplifting, inspiring stories with happy endings and hopeful messages. If my books make readers want to give themselves a big hug or jump up and down for joy, I’ve done my job. I am a member of Romance Writers of America and American Christian Fiction Writers and am represented by Mary Sue Seymour of The Seymour Agency. For more about this wonderful author click on her name above to go to her website.


 

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2013 Fiction Reads

I have read non-fiction and fiction books over the past year.  My top non-fiction books were listed December 28. Now I want to list some of my favorite fiction books.  There are not in any order other than alphabetical.  Each and every one of them were written by authors that were new to me and I am so glad that I have found them.

 


A Joyful Break

Even though this was a fiction book it will teach you to be happy where you are.  Here is my orginial review of this book.

Fore more information about Diane Craver and to catch up with her go to her website.

 
The Moses Conspiracy

I enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next one in the series. Here is my orginal review.


To keep up with Susan go visit her website.

 

To Whisper Her Name

This is the first historical fiction that I have read and absoutely fell in love with this author.  Can't wait for the next book in the series.   My orginal review is here.

Check Tamara's website for more wonderful books from this author. 

Winter in Full Bloom

Whether she is writing fiction or non-fiction Anita has a way with words.  Here is my review on Winter in Full Bloom.

For more informaiton about Anita Higman check her blog out to keep up with her.

 

2013 Non-Fiction Reads

 2013 is coming to an end. There have been so many books that I have read this year that has left an impact on me.  Here are my top three picks:

 

 
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire-June

A powerful account how Jim and Carol Cymbala began their ministry at the Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York.  After reading this wonderful book I was able to go visit the church and it was life changing.  Here is earlier review.

More about Jim Cymbala

Jim Cymbala has been the pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than twenty-five years. The author of the best-selling titles Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire; Fresh Faith; and Fresh Power, he lives in New York City with his wife, Carol Cymbala, who directs the Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

 

Sent: How One Ordinary Family Traded the American Dream for God’s Greater Purpose-June

This book follows Hilary Alan and her family on their response to God's calling for them. Even though they were called to a different area I felt connected to them because of my love for missions in Hungary. I cried quite a bit with this one.  Here is a link to my review.

HILARY ALAN, a former public relations professional, is a wife and mother of two children. Hilary and her family moved to Southeast Asia in the aftermath of a tsunami that destroyed villages, homes, businesses, and hundreds of thousands of lives. Today, the Alans continue to advance the work of Christ internationally in their involvement with a church in North Carolina as they prepare for another overseas assignment.

 

 

Where God Finds You by Anita Higman-May

I seem to gravitate toward devotionals because each one is unique and always so meaningful to me.  I’m so glad that I was able to read this devotional.  It’s a fresh and unique look at so many bible stories that I have read for so long.  Here is my review.

 

 More about Anita

 Best-selling and award-winning author, Anita Higman, has over thirty books published (several coauthored) for adults and children. She’s been a Barnes & Noble “Author of the Month” for Houston and has a BA degree, combining speech communication, psychology, and art. Anita loves good movies, exotic teas, and brunch with her friends. To find more about Anita go to her blog at Anita Higman