Paper Angels by Jimmy Wayne and Travis Thrasher- Will leave you blessed by the joys of giving!!

Thomas Brandt, his sister Sara, and their mother Lynn, stuggling to keep their heads above water financially, find themselves before Christmas in desperate need of help. Lynn tries making the best of a difficult situation but no matter what she does it just is not enough. Kevin Morrell and his wife Jenny both decide together to each choose an angel off of the Salvation Army angel tree while in the mall one day, not realizing how they will impact the lives of Lynn and her family. This is a story that will bless you by the joys of giving and show the reader how to make a difference. It is also a story about how the kind and unselfish acts of an impoverished 15yr old boy can change the world around him. Excellent character development, storyline and dialogue will capture you and keep you reading! I was challenged in my faith and will highly recommend this book to others, very well written! Thank you to Howard Books and Netgalley for the ARC copy for my review.

The Christmas Singing by Cindy Woodsmall- This Story Will Capture Your Heart!

Mattie, a member of the old amish order, is owner of Mattie's Cakes. She works her magic with delectable cakes and confectionaries. Her shop in Ohio is sought out amongst the amish people as well as the englishers. Sol occupies her time when she is not creating but remembrances of Gideon and the past occupy her thoughts. When a tragedy occurs and she goes back home to Pennsylvania to visit her family, fate brings her and Gideon together once more. Three years ago he had broken up with her and left her with so many unanswered questions. Can her heart understand and accept what had happened then between them or will it cause her more pain and separate them even further? Spend some time getting to know these personable characters. A quick read that will capture your heart from the beginning! Well crafted storyline and scenery make this a book you will want to read this holiday season. I was entertained and found the overall message inspiring. I would highly recommend this novel to others.

The Baker's Wife by Erin Healy- Excellent suspense/thriller!!!

Audrey Bofinger shares herself unselfishly with others, offering kind words of support and encouragement and always with a loaf of fresh baked bread. As a baker's wife to Geoff her life centers around the baking of bread and their bakery business but it is more than a hobby to both of them. Their son Ed, a college student, helps his parents with their business. Diane Hall arrived in her hometown after a many years absence when the Bofinger's bakery beckons to her early one morning. Diane learns that kindness comes in different forms when her life intertwines with Audrey and Geoff. Diane's memories are held captive in the house above the bakery and she must do what she can to escape them. What happened on a foggy morning as Audrey and Ed were driving to the bakery would change the course of their lives for a long time to come.
A suspense filled and thrilling story with a sprinkling of love and loss that will capture your attention and heart from the beginning. Excellent character development and plot that had me guessing until the end! I found the overall message inspiring and was entertained. I would highly recommend this novel to others! Thank you to Thomas Nelson Publishers and Netgalley for my copy for my review.

A Texan's Promise by Shelley Gray- A Must Read Romantic Adventure!

Vanessa carries feelings for Clayton Proffitt deep within her heart. The patience of Clayton knows no limits as he honors the vow he made with Vanessa's father long ago. Price Venture, stepfather to Vanessa and her brother Miles, whose violence extends far beyond his words, his anger and hatred causing more harm and scars for Vanessa. When Clayton finds Vanessa crying in the barn one night a plan is devised to get her as far away from Circle Z and Price as they can so he can no longer hurt her. Her life is in danger and he will do anything to keep her safe. During their travels they find themselves amongst friends sharing fond memories bringing with them new ideas and plans. Can the feelings Clayton and Vanessa share for one another deepen or will their differences tear them apart?
I enjoyed every minute of this highly entertaining romantic novel and getting to know each of the characters in depth. Once I started reading I was completely hooked and could not stop until finished! Excellent plot, storyline, dialogue and character development makes this first of Heart of a Hero series one must read adventure! I am looking forward to reading more in the series coming up. This book challenged my faith and I Highly recommend this novel! Thank you to Abingdon Press and Netgalley for this copy for my review!

A Now Favorite! Wings of A Dream by Anne Mateer

Follow the journey of Rebecca Grace who has just turned 19, her heart is captivated by Arthur, an aspiring aviator. By request of her mother she is sent to tend an ailing Aunt in Texas, close by to where Arthur is stationed. But what Rebecca found when she arrived challenged her in ways she never imagined. Taking her Aunt's place she is entrusted to care for 4 children. The Spanish flu has taken ahold of Texas, bringing with it heartbreak. Rebecca longed for adventure away from home and somewhere to rest her heart, but the very excitement she has yearned for all along just might be right before her eyes.
The author crafts a captivating story rich with history and the bonds of family. Romance along with adventure and just fun reading will grab you and keep you reading long into the night. With excellent character development, dialogue and scenery makes this one hard to put down book that I highly recommend! I will definately be on the lookout for more works by this author and look forward to rereading Wings of a Dream at a later time to reconnect with the characters! I was challenged in my faith and entertained, well written! I received this book for free from Bethany House Publishers for my review.

Forsaking All Others by Allison Pittman- Don't Miss This Book!

Camilla Fox escaped the home of her husband Nathan and her new sister wife Amanda leaving behind her two children and the home she had known since leaving the home of her parents. When she is found near frozen by Colonel Brandon and his soldiers as they take extra care to see to her safety and comfort. She knows she must return for her daughters to save them from the same life she had succumbed to when she was a teenager. But with uncertainty of her fate looming nothing can prepare her for what she finds when she reaches Salt Lake City to reclaim her daughters, realizing this may be the greatest challenge yet that she has ever faced.
I was excited to read this next book in the series as I was with the first one, Time and Eternity. The author has a way of telling a story and drawing the readers deep into the novel. This one will certainly "grab you" and have you reading late into the night! I enjoyed meeting new characters as well as catching up with ones from the first book. Highly entertaining and a book you certainly won't want to miss. This one could be a stand alone novel even though it is part of a series. The overall message is inspiring and I would highly recommend this novel to others. Very Well Written. Tyndale House Publishers provided a complimentary copy to me for my review.

The Scroll by Grant R Jeffrey, Alton L Gansky- Everything I Expected and More!

David Chambers renowned Biblical Archaeologist, is a man who has lost his faith and is searching for something crucial in his life. Abram Ben-Judah, an old friend contacts him and asks him to come back to the Holy Land for one final dig, to unearth the treasures of the Copper Scroll. Funding has come from a benefactor, a great supporter of Biblical Archaelogy and David finds himself working alongside other members at the dig site, who are not of his choosing including Amber, his fiancee. The treasures in the tunnels await the explorers, but is the ultimate cost worth the price that must be paid?

Mr. Gansky is a favorite author of mine and this book did not disappoint! Danger and intrigue along with interactive dialogue, excellent character development, twists and turns, and realistic scenery await the reader! As I was reading The Scroll I was reminded of possibly an Indiana Jones movie sitting on the edge of the seat and I felt as if I were there with the characters experiencing what they did. I learned quite a bit about archaelogy from this book and I was challenged in my faith. But don't expect to finish this book in one sitting plan three or four uninterupped evenings and let the authors take you on a fascinating journey. I would highly recommend this book! Very well written!!! I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers for my review.