Saturday, December 31, 2011

IMM 12/31/11

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren! We share books we received this week, whether we bought them, got them in the mail or checked them out from the library.


Sorry this one was so quiet! I don't know what happened.

Gifted:
Swag, letter and coffee (Thanks Tricia!)
Leah by Shannon Primicerio
What If... All the Boys Wanted You by Liz Ruckdeschel and Sara James
Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The Cupid Chronicles by Coleen Murtagh Paratore
The Looking Glass Wars Book #2: Seeing Redd by Frank Beddor
The Essay Connection by Lynn Z. Bloom

For Review:
40 Ways to Get Closer to God by Jerry MacGregor

Won:
Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland (2 signed copies!) by Roseanna M. White (Thanks Amber!)

Saturday, December 17, 2011

IMM: 12/17/11

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren! We share books we received this week, whether we bought them, got them in the mail or checked them out from the library.


Bookmooch:
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

For Review:
A Wedding Invitation by Alice J. Wisler
The Keeper by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Bought:
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

Won:
Drink Deep by Chloe Neill
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen

Monday, December 12, 2011

Mini Review and Blog Tour: The Merchant's Daughter


The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson

Release Date: November 29, 2011
Publisher: Zondervan
Genre: Christian Romance
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Buy It: Amazon

An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice. Annabel, once the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and beastly. Her circumstances are made even worse by the proximity of Lord Ranulf's bailiff---a revolting man who has made unwelcome advances on Annabel in the past. Believing that life in a nunnery is the best way to escape the escalation of the bailiff's vile behavior and to preserve the faith that sustains her, Annabel is surprised to discover a sense of security and joy in her encounters with Lord Ranulf. As Annabel struggles to confront her feelings, she is involved in a situation that could place Ranulf in grave danger. Ranulf's future, and possibly his heart, may rest in her hands, and Annabel must decide whether to follow the plans she has cherished or the calling God has placed on her heart.
I loved this book SO MUCH! I'm not sure I even have words enough to describe how much I loved it. I own Melanie's other book, The Healer's Apprentice, but I haven't read it yet. I had heard it was good, and I love adaptations of fairy tales so when I heard she wrote one based off of Beauty and the Beast I was only too happy to have the chance to review it.


One thing that really stood out to me was how much Annabel focused on the fact that Ranulf was her lord, and she should have no feelings for him. It really helped me believe the romance because it didn't seem sudden like a lot of romances are. Definitely a must read!


This book was received free for review from the author. I was not required to give a positive review, simply an honest one.


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