Gone South by Meg Moseley- A Thoroughly Enjoyable Book!

Old enemies and old hurts lie in repose to foster a prejudice in the heart.

Tish McComb becomes the new owner of her Great Great Great Grandparents home in the deep south. She longs to escape the hurtful past that seems to plague her, a past that harbors feelings of inadequacy and unwelcome. As in every situation hope for change seeks a quiet ending.
When an unexpected visitor of the furry kind shows up at her front door finding the owner George Zorbas of Antiques on Main was not a challenge.
Mel a girl without a home to claim as her own befriends Tish, who takes her into her Grandparents home and creates within Mel a new persona.

Understanding, Reality, Bitterness, Sacrifice and Love creatively brings the reader a novel that can be savored and enjoyed from the first chapter forward. Well developed connectable characters grace the storyline, well flowing plot that contains no dull or broken parts, authentic scenery and easy to follow dialogue round out this hard to put down book. I loved George's character so down to earth! I thoroughly enjoyed this inspiring and faith challenging read and will recommend this book to others. 5 Stars! I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group for my review.

Meg Moseley is still a Californian at heart although she's lived more than half her life in other states. Holding jobs that ranged from candle-maker to administrative assistant, Meg eventually contributed human-interest pieces for a suburban edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Contemporary fiction remains her real love, and she's the author of When Sparrows Fall and Gone South. She lives in Atlanta near the foothills of the Southern Appalachians with her husband.


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 for free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group for my review.

Road Trip to Redemption by Brad Mathias- Recommended!

A secret involving one of the authors children shakes the family and brings them to reality. As a result of this discovery the author devises a cross country family adventure complete with roadblocks, breathtaking scenery, and challenges unseemingly setting the stage for connection, discovery and faith. I was able to connect to the characters personalities very quickly as the author showed his readers the faith and core of each member of his family including himself. Differing and interesting journal entries by his wife and children show how each perceives their experiences in fright, calm, and becoming in touch with nature, self and each other.

The book offers much for each reader promising interesting and engaging storyline for the adventurer in us all. Road Trip to Redemption was inspiring yielding hope to those who suffer from family troubles, those with lost faith or those who read biographies. I was entertained by this faith challenging read and will recommend this book to others. I received a complimentary copy from Tyndale House Publishers for my review.

Brad Mathias Brad Mathias is president of Bema Media LLC, the parent company of iShine, the world's largest preteen Christian media group. He also serves as copastor of the Four Winds Anglican Mission in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Survivors of an almost-divorce, Brad and his wife, Paige, have been married for over twenty-two years and are the parents of three teenagers. Blessed with a redeemed marriage and a restored home, Brad is actively engaged in public ministry to families in crisis. At his blog, RoadTripParenting.com, Brad shares from his life experiences as a pastor, husband, father, and Christian media executive. An ardent outdoorsman, adventurer, and lifelong fan of road-tripping, Brad loves to explore hidden country trails and roads less traveled. Through his unique background and personal testimony, Brad provides an insightful and practical perspective on the challenges of modern-day parenting and family life.

Claudia by Diana Wallis Taylor- Loved This Book!

At a time of great unrest and challenges a light brings much peace.

Claudia, when at a young age, is unwillingly subjected to much upheaval. She meets Lucius Pontius Pilate at the request of the one who is in charge of her wellbeing and marries him. As they tenderly learn to adjust to each other can their future be certain?

A chronicle of the lives of Lucius and Claudia are encapulated perfectly offering Faith, Action, Tenderness, Romance and Strife that will guarantee to captivate readers putting them into first century history! Impossible to put down, this book has it all, complete with vividly portrayed biblical characters, authentic and believable scenery, progressive plot and a book that contains absolutely no dull or dragging parts. If you love historical biblical fiction this book is for you and is my favorite to date of all of the authors books! Extremely well written and one that I will highly recommend to others! 5 Stars!!! I received a complimentary copy from Revell Publishing for this blog tour for my review.

Diana Wallis Taylor

Diana Wallis Taylor is the author of the novels Journey to the Well, Martha, and Mary Magdalene and lives in California. Find out more at www.dianawallistaylor.com.

Secrets to a Happy Life by Bill Giovannetti- Worthwhile Read!

Enrich your life with Secrets to a Happy Life! This book is full with eleven helpful chapters ie: Trust, Identity, Wisdom among others. Subchapters include: God doesn't forget, Complaint free waiting, A person of destiny, Baggage and so many more useful suggestions and tips that can be applied to the readers life. Also included are self help questions for reflection and discussion. Taken from the story of Joseph this book ties his life with our own. A true keeper book that can be read and contemplated in a long session or split between many sessions. I gained knowledge of many ways of retaining a happy  disposition to myself and others. Well researched and written I will recommend this easy and fun to read book! I received a complimentary copy for this blog tour for my review.

Touching Heaven by Leanne Hadley- Excellent

This book contains twelve true stories of children facing slim odds at life, highlighting their remarkable bravery and unwavering faith. Very enlightening, and one that will tear at your heart and will bring a sense of hightened spirituality to the readers life as a journey of reading each story. A work of excellent writing and description I felt as if I connected with each child. Well written and hard to put down book that although I felt sad when reading I also felt joy from their journey of acceptance. I will recommend this spiritually filled read to others. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishers for this blog tour for my review.

Leanne Hadley

Leanne Hadley is minister to children and families at the First United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. President and founder of First Steps Spirituality Center, a nonprofit that provides hurting children with spiritual support, Hadley also served as a chaplain at a children's hospital in Ohio.

Slow Moon Rising by Eva Marie Everson- Realistic Fiction

Does one really know the implications that secrets possess?

Ross Claybourne, widower has four daughters Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather and Ami. His fate is approached with great thought and reasoning.
Anise Kelly, owner of Calla Lilly, a floral shoppe specializing in the creation of equisite floral designs, is in search of that which holds no barrier, but what she finds is something quite different indeed.

When a secret arises from the dusty memories the family is shaken. Will they surpass the challenges or succumb to its reality?

A novel of faith, secrets, family, strength, and unquestionable love Slow Moon Rising shines with personable characters, believeable dialogue, and realistic scenery. Although it did not hold my attention throughout as the previous two books in the series I did enjoy this one as well. I was challenged in my faith by this inspiring fiction novel and will recommend it to others. I received a complimentary copy from Revell Publishers for this blog tour for my review.

Eva Marie Everson

Eva Marie Everson is a successful speaker and the award-winning author of Things Left Unspoken, This Fine Life, and Chasing Sunsets. She is coauthor of the Potluck Club books and the Potluck Catering Club series. She lives in Florida.

A Season of Mysteries by Rusty Whitener- My Review

In the summer of 1976 Richard and his close friends experience life in a way that no one has been able to forget. Discussions and discoveries pertaining to the unknown and supernatural surface leaving mystery at the forefront. Richard, at a mid point in his life, find his thoughts and reminiscing carry him back to his youth, of baseball, boy scouts, friendship, faith and fun.

A coming of age story where forces of darkness and evil are introduced. This book was a strange yet creative read that reintroduced the characters from A Season of Miracles and adds an element of more imagination. This could possibly be a stand alone novel although it is the second book in a series. Character development was excellent and scenery was highly descriptive. At times however, the storyline drug in several places and the plot shifted slightly. I found the overall message inspiring and faith challenging. I received a complimentary copy from Kregel Publications for this blog tour for my review.