tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67568658205674263202024-02-23T18:03:04.046-08:00 Books - Reviews - LifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-16746844289585323642023-10-08T07:51:00.002-07:002023-10-08T07:51:43.526-07:00On Moonberry Lake by Holly VarniCora Matthews has long wondered why her mother stopped taking her to visit her grandparents' lodge in the small Northwoods Minnesota town of Moonberry Lake. Now, after burying her mother and breaking off her engagement just two weeks before her wedding, Cora has a chance to find out. Once there, she is stunned to learn that the old lodge is her inheritance--with a surprising condition attached. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-25658716533769803672023-09-18T08:08:00.004-07:002023-09-18T08:12:15.735-07:00He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda CoxBeekeeper Beckett Walsh is living her dream, working alongside her father in their apiary until his untimely death sends her world into a tailspin. She suddenly finds she must deal with a new part owner of the family business--one who is looking to sell the property. Beck cannot fathom why her father would put her into the position to lose everything they built together.When Callie Peterson is Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-87513159219999436672023-06-28T17:41:00.005-07:002023-06-28T17:43:30.506-07:00With Every Memory Janine RoscheWith Every Memory Book TrailerAfter a tragic accident robs her of the last nine years of memories, Lori Mendenhall comes home to a family completely different than she remembers. As her memory returns and past secrets resurface, it will take all of them to repair what's been broken and find a new future together.Cafe Lily's Review:The topic of this book was very intriguing to me which is why I Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-15048378399923233592023-02-07T13:53:00.005-08:002023-02-07T13:53:49.391-08:00Daughter of Eden by Jill Eileen SmithDaughter of EdenEve's StoryWhen the greatest joys she has ever known are stripped away, the first woman must find the courage to face an unknown futureThe first time she opens her eyes, Eve gazes on one whose beauty nearly blinds her, whose breath is in her lungs. Her Creator takes her hand and gives her to another like her and yet different. Together, she and Adam experience pure joy as they Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-56545863866878249782022-10-31T06:11:00.001-07:002022-10-31T06:14:02.956-07:00Anything But Plain by Suzanne Woods FisherIt's not easy being the bishop's daughter, especially for Lydie Stoltzfus. She's not like other Amish girls, as much as she wishes she were. The only thing she does well is disappoint others. Leaving her family and church seems unbearable, but staying might be worse.Knowing Lydie is "between" jobs, the local doctor asks her to fill in at the front desk for a few months. To Lydie, this is a boon. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-50295280122246083062022-05-16T08:19:00.000-07:002022-05-16T08:19:04.807-07:00When The Meadow Blooms by Ann GabhartIn the wake of the 1918 influenza epidemic, widow Rose Meadows and her daughters take refuge with her scarred and reclusive brother-in-law at his Kentucky farm. The whole family has been through terrible trauma. Will the life-giving fresh air at Meadowland provide the nurturing environment they need to rediscover hope and healing? 384 pages, softcover from Baker.Cafe Lily's Review:I am a long Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-47119068752190891802021-08-04T11:55:00.001-07:002021-08-04T11:55:10.718-07:00The Nature of Small Birds by Susie FinkbeinerThe story in this book is as beautiful as the cover. I love birds so this cover immediately caught my eye. While the author tells this story through different voices and time periods, it flows effortlessly and was easy to follow. I connected deeply with the characters and found myself sad to leave them when I turned the last page. I became completely engrossed with this family, and there Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-44546114113891498582021-06-13T15:00:00.004-07:002021-06-13T15:00:38.772-07:00Along a Storied TrailNew release from Ann Gabhart!About the BookKentucky packhorse librarian Tansy Calhoun doesn’t mind the rough trails and long hours as she serves her Appalachian mountain community during the Great Depression. Yet she longs to find love like the heroines in the books she loves. When a charming writer comes to town, she thinks she might have found it—or is the perfect man actually closer than she Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-77692212641091568732021-05-07T03:17:00.001-07:002021-05-07T03:19:07.849-07:00Committed by Paolina Milana - Virtual Book Tour “Insanity had taken root in my family tree, and I was tasked with tending our garden...” About The Book:After a decade of caring for crazy and keeping her mother’s mental illness a secret from the outside world, twenty-year-old Paolina Milana longs for just one year free from the madness of her home. When she gets the chance to go to an out-of-state school, she takes it, but her family won’tUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-55709962362297530022021-03-16T21:00:00.003-07:002021-03-17T03:54:40.589-07:00Losing Sleep? Sick and Tired of Being Sleep Deprived? Read My Lectrofan Review and Find Out Why This Is My Go To Sleep MachineClick here for the full description pageDid you know that adults need 7 or more hours of sleep per night to feel their best? Anything less than 7 hours a night, does not promote your best health and wellbeing. There are some serious consequences (besides feeling terrible) to chronic sleep loss and sleep disorders. Not only do you feel sleepy all day, but it can lead to a depressed mood, poorUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-87455627153596735292021-03-15T21:00:00.002-07:002021-03-16T05:07:58.052-07:00Lubrigyn Cleansing Lotion - Say Bye To Dryness and Vaginal Irritation!This cleansing lotion changed my life!I've been using this cleansing lotion for a couple of years now, and I can honestly say I won't ever use anything else "down there" for washing. If you are using soap, body wash, or even feminine hygiene washes off the grocery store shelves - PLEASE STOP! Do yourself (and your V) a favor and at least try this. I have tried all of the products this Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-15453801766492833062021-03-14T21:00:00.001-07:002021-03-14T21:00:04.613-07:00Most Wanted by Lisa ScottolineListen to this book for free on Audible with this link: FREE Audible Trial*As an Amazon Associate, any qualifying purchase may allow me to earn a commission. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Riveting and fast-paced, with the depth of emotionality that has garnered Lisa Scottoline legions of fans, Most Wanted poses an ethical Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-76467509263754958392021-03-13T21:00:00.002-08:002021-03-14T03:20:18.946-07:00Audible Gift MembershipsNeed a quick and easy gift? Try an Audible Gift Membership! Click this link to go right to the gift membershipIt's easy to give your favorite reader exactly what they want! Audible offers 1, 3, 6, and 12 month gift memberships. Recipients who are new to Audible have access to all member benefits for the duration of their gift and keep all purchased audiobooks permanently.Amazon Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-25701191246709569242021-03-13T09:56:00.002-08:002021-03-13T10:07:52.936-08:00DEFINEME Fragrances Hair Fragrance Mist Clara, Audry, Payton, Delphine I recently ordered four of the DEFINEME hair fragrance mists and wanted to share my experience with them here, in case you are interested in trying these. These mists add shine and amazing scents to your hair, and are anti-frizz! Why I Like Them: This woman-owned company was launched in March of 2015. The products are made using clean, natural, organic, vegan, cruelty-free Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-1304620701828540532021-02-24T15:35:00.005-08:002021-03-13T17:25:47.874-08:00The Moonlight School by Suzanne Woods FisherListen to this book for free on Audible with this link: FREE Audible Trial*As an Amazon Associate, any qualifying purchase may allow me to earn a commission. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------This story reminded me often of Catherine Marshall's "Christy"This historical fiction novel is based on actual events and if you love historical fiction Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-36095676351606998692020-10-22T05:06:00.002-07:002021-03-13T10:08:42.012-08:00The Plans We MadeListen to this book for free on Audible with this link: FREE Audible Trial*As an Amazon Associate, any qualifying purchase may allow me to earn a commission. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------When past secrets hold the only key to hope for the future…Caroline Chapman is reeling from a broken engagement. Determined to start again, she movesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-17768059921885235452020-10-21T16:55:00.006-07:002020-10-22T05:14:57.286-07:00Softly Blows the Bugle (The Amish of Weaver's Creek)Cafe Lily's Review:I enjoyed this story and though I don't recall reading the first two books in this series, this was fine as a stand alone. However, if you want any of the backstory you will need to read the first two books because nothing is really explained in this third one. The characters were interesting and there was just enough suspense to keep me turning the pages, when a man Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-48063511879213921022020-09-11T05:27:00.003-07:002020-10-22T05:14:57.370-07:00The Christmas Swap by Melody CarlsonThis was a lighthearted quick read, but really didn't fit the theme of a "Christmas" story. There wasn't much in the way of the "warm fuzzies" readers would normally associate with this time of year so I was a little surprised as I read this.It was mostly focused on two families swapping homes for the holidays, and the majority of the story focused around one family and their experience Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-91085306225606204672020-08-16T08:00:00.005-07:002020-10-22T05:14:57.452-07:00A Life Once Dreamed - by Rachel FordhamAgnes Pratt, known as "Miss Aggie" by her students, has her world turned upside down by the sudden unexpected appearance of James Harris, her former fiance. James's arrival to her small town threatens to expose the secrets Aggie has managed to keep so far. Until his arrival, Aggie has successfully escaped her past life and started a new life for herself as a schoolteacher who is highly Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-26619731712137949792020-07-16T16:01:00.003-07:002020-10-22T05:14:57.529-07:00An Appalachian Summer By: Ann H. Gabhart
Ann Gabhart has long been one of my favorite authors and this new book did not disappoint me.
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres to read. I enjoyed learning more about the FNS (Frontier Nursing Service.)
Ann did a great job of taking history and bringing it to life in this book. Readers learn about Mary Breckenridge who is also known as the founder of American Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-26669491437285216822020-06-01T04:30:00.003-07:002020-10-22T05:14:57.606-07:00What Momma Left Behind By: Cindy K. Sproles
Life changes in an instant for Worie Dressar and suddenly she is following in her mother's footsteps, closer than she ever imagined. As the days progress, Worie makes some surprising discoveries, learning that what her mother left behind was more than love and memories.
Worie faces several challenges as life unfolds and she takes on the responsibility of her family andUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-79319211084617245622019-01-16T09:15:00.002-08:002021-03-13T14:10:31.949-08:00We Hope for Better Things by Erin Bartels
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It has been a while since I posted a book review, but I don't want ANYONE to miss out on this debut novel by Erin Bartels.
If you love historicalUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-42717725776994553262017-07-12T06:02:00.002-07:002021-03-15T17:01:51.680-07:00A Love So True by Melissa Jagears
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Jagears Delivers a Wonderfully Romantic Read with a Hero and Heroine to Cheer For
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Evelyn Wisely has a heart for the orphans of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-19847425322655353742017-06-20T05:02:00.001-07:002020-10-22T05:18:29.841-07:00Going Purple - Alzheimer's Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer's Awareness month.
Last year when I went "purple" I wrote about the signs and warnings that I began noticing, regarding my Mom's battle.
During the month of June, many will share their story. But the truth is, the awareness of this disease is every day for those of us affected by it.
Every minute, every moment, every waking hour...we are Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756865820567426320.post-51924122844640114292017-05-09T04:38:00.002-07:002020-10-22T05:14:58.772-07:00Before We Were Yours - Lisa Wingate
Two families, generations apart, are forever changed by a heartbreaking injustice in this poignant novel, inspired by a true story, for readers of Orphan Train and The Nightingale.
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0