A Tender Hope (Cimarron Creek Trilogy #3) by Amanda Cabot

A Tender Hope

(Cimarron Creek Trilogy #3)

by 

Amanda Cabot

About:

As far as Thea Michener is concerned, it's time for a change. With her husband murdered and her much-anticipated baby stillborn, there is nothing left for her in Ladreville. Having accepted a position as Cimarron Creek's midwife, she has no intention of remarrying and trying for another child. So when a handsome Texas Ranger appears on her doorstep with an abandoned baby, Thea isn't sure her heart can take it.

Ranger Jackson Guthrie isn't concerned only with the baby's welfare. He's been looking for Thea, convinced that her late husband was part of the gang that killed his brother. But it soon becomes clear that the situation is far more complicated than he anticipated--and he'll need Thea's help if he's ever to find the justice he seeks.

Amanda Cabot invites readers back to Cimarron Creek for a tender story of loss, betrayal, and love in the majestic Texas Hill Country. 

My Thoughts:

A Tender Hope by Amanda Cabot is the final book in the Cimarron Creek Trilogy. It reads as a standalone Christian romance, but I recommend reading the previous two books. They give great background and you'll get to know the characters. 

A Tender Hope is a great novel that is heart warming, sure to tug your heart and your emotions. Cabot does a good job of character development and allows the reader to experience the story as it comes alive and unfolds through each character, which makes this an easy, but interesting read. 

This is a great Christian romance and I really enjoyed this romance novel with a great plot. 

About the Author:

With both parents avid readers, it's no surprise that Amanda Cabot learned to read at an early age. From there it was only a small step to deciding to become a writer. Of course, deciding and becoming are two different things, as she soon discovered. Fortunately for the world, her first attempts at fiction were not published, but she did meet her goal of selling a novel by her thirtieth birthday. Since then she’s sold more than thirty-five novels. When she’s not writing, Amanda enjoys sewing, cooking and – of course – reading.

Courting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson

Courting Mr. Emerson

by 

Melody Carlson

About:

When the fun-loving and spontaneous artist Willow West meets buttoned-up, retired English teacher George Emerson, it's not exactly love at first sight. Though she does find the obsessive-compulsive man intriguing. Making it her mission to get him to loosen up and embrace life, she embarks on what seems like a lost cause--and finds herself falling for him in the process.

A confirmed bachelor, George vacillates between irritation and attraction whenever Willow is around--which to him seems like all too often. He's not interested in expanding his horizons or making new friends; it just hurts too much when you lose them.

But as the summer progresses, George feels his defenses crumbling. The question is, will his change of heart be too late for Willow?

With her signature heart and touches of humor, fan favorite Melody Carlson pens a story of two delightfully eccentric characters who get a second chance at life and love. 

My Thoughts:

I am a huge fan of Melody Carlson. Her books are novels that I can fly through in a day because they are just so good! Courting Mr. Emerson is a little bit of a different read as I had to adjust my mindset regarding the age of the romance between the characters. It wasn't the age that I had difficulty adjusting to, but more their lifestyle that I had to make the transition. Once I was able to make the transition, this was a quick and amazing read. I can't wait to read the next book by Melody. She is an awesome writer. Grab a copy today. You will love this one. 

About the Author:

Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books, several of them Christmas novellas from Revell, including her much-loved and bestselling book, The Christmas Bus. 

She also writes many teen books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, the TrueColors series, and the Carter House Girls series. 

Melody was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her books, including the Notes from a Spinning Planet series and Finding Alice, which is in production as a Lifetime Television movie. She and her husband serve on the Young Life adult committee in central Oregon.

NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print By Thomas Nelson Bibles Published by Thomas Nelson

NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print

By Thomas Nelson Bibles
Published by Thomas Nelson

About:

The NKJV Bride’s Bible is the perfect way to start marriage off right—with God’s Word at the center. Bound in classic white Leathersoft™, this Bible will take its place as a treasured family heirloom in the years to come. With the trusted New King James Version, a presentation page, gilded page edges, and a satin ribbon marker, this Bible is a beautiful gift for engagement celebrations and bridal showers.

Features include:

Exclusive NKJV Comfort Print®
Words of Christ in red
Special presentation page
Gilded page edges
Clear and readable 6.5-point print size
Satin ribbon marker

My Thoughts:

The NKJV Brides Bible is a beautiful white leather Bible in a 6.5 point with a goldfinish to the pages. The red letters are a nice touch in the New Testament thatare perfect for the reader. The Bible has these beautiful pages that you canrecord information about your family history, marriage and proposal. ThisBible will be the perfect gift for a bride to be. If you have a bride in your life, get her this beautiful Bible as a gift. She will treasure it. 

Breakthrough: The Miraculous True Story of a Mother's Faith and Her Child's Resurrection by Joyce Smith,

Breakthrough: The Miraculous True Story of a Mother's Faith and Her Child's Resurrection

by 

Joyce Smith,

 

Ginger Kolbaba 

About:

The impossible true story about the powerful impact of prayer that inspired the major motion picture starring Chrissy Metz, Topher Grace, Dennis Haysbert, and Josh Lucas. 

Through the years and the struggles, when life seemed more about hurt and loss than hope and mercy, God was positioning the Smiths for something extraordinary--the death and resurrection of their son.

When Joyce Smith's fourteen-year-old son John fell through an icy Missouri lake one winter morning, she and her family had seemingly lost everything. At the hospital, John lay lifeless for more than sixty minutes. But Joyce was not ready to give up on her son. She mustered all her faith and strength into one force and cried out to God in a loud voice to save him.

Miraculously, her son's heart immediately started beating again.

In the coming days, John would defy every expert, every case history, and every scientific prediction. Sixteen days after falling through the ice and being clinically dead for an hour, he walked out of the hospital under his own power, completely healed.

Breakthrough is about a profound truth: prayer really does work. God uses it to remind us that He is always with us, and when we combine it with unshakable faith, nothing is impossible.

Previously published as The Impossible.

My Thoughts:

Breakthrough is a true story that has been made into a movie, and shows the miracle and  power of prayer. I was excited to read this book because I was very inspired by the story of Joyce Smith son falling through the ice when his heart has stopped and she asked God to save him and heal his body. 

This is a book that grabbed my attention and was an easy read. I could not stop reading it because the author did a great job sharing her faith throughout the story, while inviting the reader on the journey her family was on. The reader is able to clearly see the power of God and prayer throughout this story. 

This story shares as a great encouragement and testimony to the power of prayer and that God is listening, miracles do exist and He does care of his children.  

I enjoyed this book and felt that it was an easy, yet enjoyable read. I know you will enjoy it as well. Thank you to the publisher for providing a copy. A review was not required. #sponsoredbyfaithwords

About the Author:

JOYCE SMITH was born in Wichita, Kansas, but because of her father's work for a tool and die company, she grew up in Ohio and lived in eight different states as well as Canada and Germany. She worked for 25 years in accounting, but feels her biggest accomplishment has been as a wife and mother--one of the toughest jobs, with the lowest pay but the most rewards of any job on the face of the earth. She and her husband Brian (her "Prince Charming") live in St. Charles, Missouri. They have four wonderful sons and five beloved grandchildren. Joyce keeps busy with school and basketball, enjoys cross stitch, crochet, and decorating, and loves speaking to audiences about what God has done for her family...and continues to do.

Tour Stop: California Girls by Susan Mallery

California Girls

by 

Susan Mallery

About:

The California sunshine’s not quite so bright for three sisters who get dumped in the same week…

Finola, a popular LA morning show host, is famously upbeat until she’s blindsided on live TV by news that her husband is sleeping with a young pop sensation who has set their affair to music. While avoiding the tabloids and pretending she’s just fine, she’s crumbling inside, desperate for him to come to his senses and for life to go back to normal.

Zennie’s breakup is no big loss. Although the world insists she pair up, she’d rather be surfing. So agreeing to be the surrogate for her best friend is a no-brainer—after all, she has an available womb and no other attachments to worry about. Except…when everyone else, including her big sister, thinks she’s making a huge mistake, being pregnant is a lot lonelier—and more complicated—than she imagined.

Never the tallest, thinnest or prettiest sister, Ali is used to being overlooked, but when her fiancé sends his disapproving brother to call off the wedding, it’s a new low. And yet Daniel continues to turn up “for support,” making Ali wonder if maybe—for once—someone sees her in a way no one ever has.

But side by side by side, these sisters will start over and rebuild their lives with all the affection, charm and laugh-out-loud humor that is classic Susan Mallery. 

Purchase Links

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My Thoughts:

California Girls is a heartwarming novel of three sisters who are facing personal challenges and heartbreak. These three sisters have different stories, but are strong women. Their characters are developed through the stories and they are relatable. Some of the women are more likable than others as the storyline is engaging and retable. At times I was disgusted with each of the sisters. I love the flaws and the real life behind each of these women. The story is emotional and the ending is positive.  

About the Author:

#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming and humorous novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. She's best known for putting nuanced characters into emotionally complex, real-life situations with twists that surprise readers to laughter. Because Susan is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books. Beloved by millions of readers worldwide, her books have been translated into 28 languages.

Critics have dubbed Mallery "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!" It's no wonder that her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list.

Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year.

Susan lives in Washington state with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com.