By The Light of the Silvery Moon by Tricia Goyer- Catch A Glimpse of History!

Quentin, who has seen much in his life and as of lately is now in great need. When a stranger hands him a boarding pass aboard the Titanic, promise and chance has given him an opportunity to make a change in his life.
Amelia is amazed of what the Titanic has to offer its passengers. Traveling with her Aunt Neda they leave all behind to venture to America to meet Mr Chapman the man she has been corresponding with. Amelia's heart always looking to help a person in need, her unselfishness not going unnoticed.
Damien, the son of wealthy businessman Clarence Walpole, does not expect to find aboard the Titanic what he has long given up. He is looking to find the girl of his dreams. He has everything money can buy, but could he "buy" the one he longs for most?
A well reseached and well crafted novel of happiness, heartbreak, forgiveness and darkness are tied together in one impossible to put down book. Peer into the lives and hearts of these realistic characters and journey with them aboard a great ship on it's ill-fated maiden voyage. Stories and accounts about Titanic has captured the attention and hearts of so many over the years. This book brings this time to life along with very descriptive, charming and fulfilling scenery. A romantic and suspenseful read that will keep you reading until the end! Plot, character development, dialogue, description and scenery all mesh together expertly making this an inspiring read one I won't forget anytime soon! I recommend this novel to everyone as we near the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's sinking to catch a glimpse of history!! Thanks so much to Barbour Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC for my review!

Setting Boundaries with Difficult People by Allison Bottke- Very Informative!

A few excellent key points in this informative and well written and researched book include: What is a boundary?, learn how to effectively set and implement realistic boundaries while finding sanity in your life, this book gives sensible guidelines to follow and utilize in learning how to effectively and lovingly deal with difficult people, how to identify difficult people and situations that drag you down, learning what sanity is and how to achieve it, locating support groups, deepening our relationship with God and so many more relevant topics. Along with bible passages and highlights from other books(authors) included corresponds to the material being presented along with personal journal questions to address ties together and compliments the chapter or point being addressed.
I have thorougly enjoyed reading (and thinking) as I dove into this book! It has helped me relate to my life and learn how to set boundaries in which I have struggled with. The author touches on so many topics I had not thought about but are so very important in setting and implementing boundaries. This book, I feel, will help all who struggle with these issues. I would highly recommend this book to others! Thank you to Harvest House Publishers and Netgalley for this ARC for my review.

Reclaiming Lily by Patti Lacy- This one will tear at your heart

Gloria and Andrew, residents from Texas, anxious to become first time parents travel to China to adopt a little girl whom they named Joy. As they meet and take their daughter to their awaiting vehicle they are being watched from a distance by a girl on her bicycle named Kai. Years later Kai is insistant on locating Joy whom is her sister Lily to inform her of their families genetic disease history. What Kai finds when she is introduced to their adoptive parents is a cold and unwelcoming mother. Gloria is frightened that Kai will take Joy away from them. Kai confronted the hostility and brought them into her world, one of a tortuous past in China. Joy now a teenager is having trouble fitting in with her peers. Can Gloria listen and follow her heart to trust Kai? Can Kai fulfill a dying mother's wish?
This novel has excellent dialogue and scenery and is a tear at your heart kind of book. I did not have trouble getting into the storyline but felt that more character development was needed. Going from the history to the present was excellent. The overall message was inspiring and I was challenged in my faith. This is an entertaining novel I will recommend! Thank You to Bethany House Publishers for providing this complimentary copy for me for my review.

Wonderland Creek by Lynn Austin- Wonderfully written this book has it all!

Alice Grace is a librarian and a lover of books. Her boyfriend Gordon thinks she lives in a fiction world that she has read about, and he abruptly ends their relationship. During the Great Depression, people were in hard times and job loss was common. Alice shared their plight. She decides to embark on a journey to Acorn Kentucky to deliver books and magazines she has helped to collect at her library job. She catches a ride with her Aunt Lydia and Uncle Cecil. Alice was determined to be the heroine to the people who needed her. But after she arrived she discovered that she did not need a book after all for adventure, drama, suspense and romance because in the backwoods town of Acorn lied all of what her dreams and heart held and what a heroine needed.
I absolutely loved every minute spent in getting to know these highly personable characters. I connected with everyone in a different way. Characters like Lillie, who has seen much in her long life, Leslie(Mack) who was down to earth and Ike who was just plain fun and so many other wonderful characters added to make this novel, in my opinion, one of the authors best yet! This book held me captive and was from the beginning and was impossible to put down! I felt as if I were there with the characters living their adventures, suspense and romance with them! Excellent character development, dialogue, and scenery make this a highly recommend must read novel. The overall message was inspiring and I was challenged in my faith. Thank you to Bethany House Publishers for providing this compimentary copy for me for my review

Excellent resource for fasting and prayer!

An indispensable must have guide that covers everything pertaining to fasting. Laced throughout are bible passages that correspond to the subject being discussed. A lot of information is well presented and I took my time in reading and reflecting. I have fasted for a few years now and what I know in reading this book is that this book will greatly enhance my fasting experience! Some key points I found personally beneficial were: how to prepare for a successful fast, non food fasts, how to better incorporate prayer during a fast and how to forgive but there are so many more pertinent topics presented here as well! Every reader can take the authors experiences and advice and apply them to their own personal journey. This book will be excellent to read again before during and after my own fasts especially longer ones. Very well written and researched! I received this book for free from Bethany House Publishers for this review.

Pirate of My Heart by Jamie Carie- A True Gem!

Kendra Townsend is the only child of Edward and his late wife Eileen In a era where future spouses are chosen by parents or caregivers she is content in the reality of that she will have a choice. Her uncle Andrew pays a most unexpected visit to her father Edward with an urgent matter that must be addressed.Dorian Colburn, American captain of the sea falcon Angelina on shore in England is looking to command his own fleet in the future and is quite eager to get back to the sea. With his first mate John by his side and an able bodied crew sea missions go very smooth for him. His love and heart lie at sea and he does not want anyone to be held accountable to. Will the longings of another melt his reserve?When Edward Townsend dies, Kendra's uncle Andrew gives her two choices: Either marriage to an undesirable man of his choosing or travel and live with her uncle and aunt in America. As she prepares on the journey of her life to America her heart is filled with sorrow. She is to travel on the Angelina in the care of John first mate. What she finds when she arrives on the American shore is not what she has expected. She is looking for love but will love be hers to claim?
Finally, an original novel that expertly blends swashbucking and sea adventure with the grounding and excitement of the shore! I was drawn into this book from the beginning and admit I could not put it down! This book offers it all: Romance, Deception, Humor, Valor and everything in between. Lots of adventure and action will hold you captive to your seat right up until the very end! Excellent character development, dialogue and scenery come together in this highly entertaining and inspiring read. You will want to make sure and grab this novel and become a part of history! I highly recommend this book! Thanks to B&H Publishing Group and Netgalley for the ARC copy for my review.

Not in the Heart by Chris Fabry- Looking for a great read? This book has it all!

Truman Wiley, journalist, has been out of touch with his estranged wife Ellen, their two children and the Lord. He has been out of work for quite some time. His son Aiden is in desperate need of a heart and Truman's pain of seeing his son lying in the hospital pushes fear to the forefront of his mind. Truman is asked to write the story of Terrelle Conley, a death row inmate convicted of murder, who unselfishly wants to be an organ donor for Aiden. When Abigail their daughter asks to assist her father in writing the story the task at hand seems to hold new promise for both of them. But sometimes finding the right answers to the questions involves both risk and danger. Time is ticking for both Aiden and Terrelle will their efforts be too late?
Writing at it's best! This story expertly combines suspense, intrigue, humor and matters of the heart all rolled up into one extremely impossible hard to put down novel. Lots of twists and turns throughout and an unexpected ending will wow the reader! All story elements fit together throughtout: plot, dialogue, description and scenery worked, as there are no hanging parts. Excellent character development. I feel this is one of the authors best! Excellent!!! The novel inspired me and I highly recommend this book! Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers and Netgalley for the ARC copy for my review.