The Doctor's Mission by Debbie Kaufman- Adventurous!

Amid the lush backdrop of the Liberian jungle lurk unseen dangers, always ready to torment and challenge its victims.

Determined pastor William Mayweather, still in grieving over the untimely death of his wife Alice, is taken back with the arrival of the new doctor. Fully expecting a man to emerge from the waiting vehicle he discovers it is not a man at all, but a woman, an outspoken Dr. Mary Ohara emerges greeting William.During their journey through the jungle, along with escorts, on the way to the village of Nynabo they encounter an native tribe. Mary soon realizes the dangers involved. After they reach Nynabo and access the situation they discover the need is greater than they had anticipated. In the wake of despair is it possible for William and Mary to put their differences aside and work together as a team?

I found in reading this book that the characters really seemed to "come alive" almost midway into the storyline. Character development was strong and at that point it became hard to put down and pushed my rating to a solid four! The language of the natives added to the charm of the dialogue. It is a romantic suspense novel that was entertaining. I found the overall message to be inspiring and I would recommend this book to others. Thanks to Goodreads and especially to the author who provided me this complimentary copy to read and review.

The Band That Played On by Steven Turner- Easily 5 Stars!!

8 Brave Men
8 Different Life Stories
All come together to form 1 band for the ill-fated Titanic

A fitting tribute to the members of the band who so heroically kept playing to calm and avoid panic amongst the other passengers before and during the sinking. Their music and religion made each man who they were, but in the end very sadly, all lost their lives.

The families and loved ones had been left with their grief and also left to try and recover compensation for the loss of their sons/brothers/husbands and fathers. Also covered in the book are the stories of the family members and loved ones left behind after the tragedy.

Expertly reseached and written this book offers history, captivating and amazing photos of the band members, their lives and surroundings and other important document photos. First hand accounts taken from passengers that survived the sinking and so much more. I was drawn to the book from the beginning and it held my attention until the end. Very highly recommended! Very well written!

The Exceptional Life by Stephen Arterburn- Insightful and Helpful!

Are there aspects of your life that need changing?

Would you like help combating issues such as guilt, anger, or isolation?

Would you like to grow closer to God despite road blocks that keep you from becoming all you can be?

The answers to these and many others can be found within the pages of this book. Many points are touched on incl. forgiveness, change, sharing God's love with others, shedding resentment and so many others. At the end of each chapter there are questions for discussion and/or reflection. I did enjoy the many scripture and prayer references as well as connecting with stories of the author and other's first hand experiences, "from those who have been there", relating to each topic so the reader can better grasp each chapter. A keeper book that can be referenced again. I feel that not every section will apply to every person, but perhaps that each reader will be able to identify with at least one chapter.
I found the overall message to be inspiring and I was challenged in my faith. I would recommend this to others. I received this book for free from Bethany House Publishers for this review.

An Inconvenient Match by Janet Dean- Enjoyable!

A devastating tragedy, two families torn apart by its aftermath, soon becoming at odds with each other. Can hope and faith change the fate of heartbreak and repair that which is broken?

Abigail Wilson knew that even though Wade caught her eye, dining with a Cummings was out of the question. Wade Cummings, quite the eligible bachelor, paid for the privilige to eat with the preparer of the box lunch Abigail, that he had won in an auction. Abigails family as well as several others depended on the benefit auction for much needed income. When Wade offers Abigail a way to help her family she hesitantly accepts. She finds out that this will be quite a challenge indeed. She is determined to fulfill her part of the bargain but will she lose her heart in the process?

An entertaining book from start to finish. I enjoyed connecting with these well rounded characters. This is a romance that kept me reading and I found it hard to put down once I became involved in it. Dialogue, scenery and description all worked well together. I found the overall message inspiring and I would recommend this book to others.

Miracles Are For Real by James L Garlow and Keith Wall- Fascinating Book!

Yes, miracles still happen everyday in this age, yet there are some who need to see a miracle or the aftermath of one to truly believe. This informative and fascinating book pulls together miracles from history and intermingles creatively with the present, causing the reader to grasp a clear understanding of miracles and how they touch and heal lives. Some of the points addressed in the book include: What kind of miracle are you seeking, different types of miracles, false prophets, miracles and sceptics, powerful promptings and many others. Included in this book are real life stories of those whose lives have been touched and changed by miracles.

I was not sure what to expect when I started reading this book but I quickly became glued to the pages. It is very enlightening as well as entertaining. It touched on many things that I have wondered about. I found the overall message inspiring and it challenged my faith. I will definately be reading the previous volumes before this one: Heaven and the Afterlife and Encountering Heaven and the Afterlife. I highly recommend this book to others! Very well researched and written! I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers for my review.

Beyond the Farthest Star by Bodie and Brock Thoene- Highly Recommend!

Anne, daughter of Pastor Adam and Maurene Wells watches her father's every breath whose life depends on a ventilator machine.Adam was in his element as a preacher. His profession, his calling, led him and his family from California to Leonard, Texas to a dying church. The Well's family traveled from place to place frequently and Anne always had a hard time fitting in as the new kid in school. The plan by the town council and Adam was to display a wooden nativity scene for all to enjoy, not being aware of the complications that arose from their actions. A family torn, trying desparately to hold themselves together, a devastating secret, and yet beyond their world, in the darkened sky, lies the farthest star.

Highly entertaining, I enjoyed every minute spent getting to know these realistic and well developed characters. This book drew me in from the beginning and held my attention throughout. This novel offers everything a reader could want heartbreak, suspense and romance. Dialogue, scenery and plot worked well with no dull parts. The overall message is inspiring and I was challenged in my faith. I would recommend this well written novel to others. Thank you to Zondervan Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC for my review.

Ten Plagues by Mary Nealy- my review

Keren Collin, a competent detective for the Chicago PD has learned how to separate her emotions from her job. Paul Morris a former detective, now preacher, has the capability to draw others to him. Both are former coworkers. When a serial killer is discovered using the ten plagues of Egypt in the time of Moses in present day America, the two join forces along with others to try to save lives and to locate the person responsible for creating them. The killer targets the very people Paul has looked out for at the shelter. As Keren and Paul share their lives with each other they realize that time is running out and their lives may be in jeopardy as they struggle to bring peace and justice to their city.

A intense journey that brings suspense, detective, romance and a bit of scifi together in this creative read. I found myself immersed into the plot and as it reached the climax I was glued to the book wondering what would happen. Fans of detective novels will surely enjoy this read. Character development, dialogue and scenery worked and I was challenged in my faith. I would recommend this novel to others but don't expect to finish it in an afternoon. Thanks to Barbour Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC for my review.