Review: Beyond Molasses Creek

Beyond Molasses Creek by Nicole Seitz

Release Date: January 31, 2012

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Christian Fiction

Pages: 320

Format: Paperback

Buy It: Amazon

Three lives are bound by a single book . . . and the cleansing waters of Molasses Creek.

Having traveled to the ends of the earth as a flight attendant, Ally Green has finally returned to the Lowcountry to bury her father as well as the past. But Vesey Washington is still living across the creek, and theirs is a complicated relationship-he was once her best friend . . . and also part of the reason she's stayed away so long. When Ally discovers a message her father left behind asking her to quit running, it seems her past isn't through with her yet.

As Ally's wandering spirit wrestles with a deep longing to flee again, a young woman on the other side of the world escapes her life of slavery in the rock quarries of Nepal. A mysterious sketchbook leads Sunila Kunari to believe there's more to her story than she's ever been told, and she's determined to follow the truth wherever it leads her.

A deep current intertwines the lives of these three souls, and a destiny of freedom, faith, and friendship awaits them all on the banks of Molasses Creek.

I LOVED THIS BOOK. I cannot even put it into words. When I started it and it went back and forth between Ally and Sunila, I was concerned I wouldn't like it. Whenever Sunila had a chapter, I was confused as to why she was even a main character, and why we were learning about her. Once I realized how she was connected, I couldn't put down the book until I finished it! It was an  emotional ending that brought me to tears, but it was so worth it.

I received this book free for review from LitFuse Blog Tours. I was not required to post a positive review, simply an honest one.

IMM/Mailbox Monday: 5/27/12

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

Gifted:
Two signed Elemental bookmarks and tattoos (Thanks Emily!)

For Review:

Passages by Brian Hardin
The Best Friend by Melody Carlson
Praying God's Word for Your Husband by Kathi Lipp 

Mini Review and Blog Tour: My Stubborn Heart

My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade

Release Date: May 1, 2012

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Genre: Christian Romance

Pages: 352

Format: Paperback

Buy It: Amazon

A Sensational CBA Debut in Contemporary Romance!  This summer author Becky Wade makes her CBA debut with a fun -- and funny -- contemporary romance.  Amidst the light-hearted banter and laugh-out-loud moments is a compelling spiritual journey of one woman's choice to listen to God and wait on him.  Filled with humor and authentic romance, My Stubborn Heart is shaping up to be the hit of the summer.

Kate Donovan is burned out on work, worn down by her dating relationships, and in need of an adventure. When Kate's grandmother asks Kate to accompany her to Redbud, Pennsylvania, to restore the grand old house she grew up in, Kate jumps at the chance.

Yet, she discovers a different kind of project upon meeting the man hired to renovate the house.  Matt Jarreau is attractive and clearly wounded -- hiding from people, from God, and from his past.  Kate can't help but set her stubborn heart on bringing him out of the dark and back into the light... whether he likes it or not.

I love romances. Always have, always will. This book was no exception. I loved that Kate was willing to work at restoring the house, because I know a lot of girls her age would freak at doing manual labor. I was also very inspired by how strong her faith was, and that she would work so hard to help out a man she barely knew. Kate made this book an enjoyable one!

I received this book free for review from LitFuse Blog Tours. I was not required to post a positive review, simply an honest one.


Win a Nook Simple Touch™ with GlowLight™ in Becky Wade's My Stubborn Heart Giveaway and RSVP for FB Party {5/24}! Celebrate with Becky by entering her My Stubborn Heart Giveaway and connecting with her during the Author Chat Party on 5/24!

One fortunate winner will receive:

• A Brand New Nook Simple Touch™ with GlowLight™
• A $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Certificate
• A copy of My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends at noon on May 24th. Winner will be announced at the "My Stubborn Heart" Author Chat Facebook Party on 5/24. Becky will be hosting an book chat, testing your trivia skills and giving away some great prizes!

So grab your copy of My Stubborn Heart and join Becky on the evening of the May 24th for a chance to meet Becky and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book - don't let that stop you from coming!)

 

Don't miss a moment of the fun. RSVP today and tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 24th!

Mini Review and Blog Tour: Forever Hilltop

Forever Hilltop by Judy Baer

Release Date: May 1, 2012

Publisher: Guidposts Books

Genre: Christian Fiction

Series: Forever Hilltop

Pages: 576

Format: Paperback

Buy It: Amazon

The charming and often hilarious Forever Hilltop series follows the experiences of former city dweller Alex Armstrong as he settles into his new role as pastor of a Scandinavian community in rural North Dakota. Alex is sometimes baffled by his parishioners and their colorful ways, but he comes to appreciate their simple wisdom. One thing's for sure -- life in Hilltop Township is never dull! This new two-in-one format features An Unlikely Blessing along with its sequel, Surprising Grace.

In An Unlikely Blessing, Alex Armstrong is a former city dweller who has just accepted his first parish assignment to a small community in the wilds of North Dakota. In Hilltop Township, Pastor Alex becomes familiar with the residents and their odd traditions, from julebukking to King Oscar's fish balls. And then there's the excitement the single pastor creates among the unmarried women in the community! Alex soon discovers that his new church home has as much to teach him as he has to teach them.

In Surprising Grace, Alex Armstrong is settling into his new role as pastor of Hilltop Church, and he's even starting to understand the strange ways of the people who populate this barren stretch of North Dakota prairie. But he also finds that his flock needs help and counsel like he never imagined. In this cozy and entertaining read, Alex must choose between the woman he once loved -- and the home he's come to love.

I loved these books! It's not often I read books from a male's point of view, because I don't like them as much. It's harder for me to relate with them, being a girl myself. But these stories were so well written, that it didn't matter that Alex was male! I enjoyed following along while he learned about his new church and helps them along the way. A great read!

I received this book free for review from LitFuse Blog Tours. I was not required to post a positive review, simply an honest one.


@JudyKBaer is giving away a Kindle for YOU … and one for a Friend in her Forever Hilltop Giveaway! Celebrate with Judy by entering to win a Kindle for you and a friend!

One lucky winner will receive:

• Brand New KINDLE with Wi-Fi
• Brand New KINDLE with Wi-Fi to Giveaway to a Friend!
• Forever Hilltop by Judy K Baer for you and a one for a friend

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on May 22nd. Winner will be announced 5/24/12 on Judy's Blog.

 

Don't miss a moment of the fun. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 21st!

IMM/Mailbox Monday 5/13/12

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

For Review:

Building Family Ties With Faith, Love and Laughter by Dave Stone (Thanks BookSneeze!)

Review: I Blame Eve

I Blame Eve by Susanna Foth Aughtmon

Release Date: April 1, 2012

Publisher: Revell

Genre: Christian Non-fiction

Pages: 187

Format: Paperback

Buy It: Amazon

When our great-to-the-nth-degree grandmother Eve ate the fruit, we lost out on the perfect life. But that doesn't stop us from trying, does it? In fact, we make trying to be perfect the focus of our entire lives! But what would happen if we stopped trying to be perfect and started trying to be his?

In this fantastically witty book, Susanna Foth Aughtmon helps women find out what it means to be honest about what we crave in life and let go of our deep need to be in control. Using Scripture and amusing personal stories, she shows women the freedom of embracing the unique path God lays out for each of us. Includes study questions to facilitate group or individual use.

I loved this book! At first I was expecting it to entirely focus on how women tend to blame others for their problems. I was surprised to find that each chapter focused on a different aspect of Eve's personality, and how it can manifest in a woman's life in the current day. I related with most of them, but I wasn't too surprised about that haha. Whether or not you think you can relate to Eve, I recommend all women to read this book. You just might be surprised what you discover!

I received this book free for review from Revell Blog Tours. I was not required to post a positive review, simply an honest one.

IMM/Mailbox Monday: 5/6/12

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

For Review:
The Beauty Book by Nancy Rue
Heaven is Now by Andrew Farley
My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade
Forever Hilltop by Judy Baer

Gifted:
Cara Putman Swag (Thanks Cara!)
Amity Swag (Thanks Meg!)