Little Tidbits of life, food and family!

Here's my review: Wow! What an extraordinary book! I laughed, and I cried. I enjoyed how Sarah Hanks combined serious situations along with some comedy. The overall theme is how a person's life affects others. You just never know how your words and actions can impact someone's life. Floyd resembles so many people in my life. His faith, compassion, and love for his family are evident. He experienced a lot of pain and disappointment. He makes a decision to surrender his life to Jesus, and soon, he does great things for God. Emira really touched my heart. Her father disappoints her a lot, but she soon finds out that she can trust her heavenly father. Floyd and Susan's marriage story is realistic. It's full of love, failures, triumphs, and commitment. The author's note includes several wonderful pictures! I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Melody Carlson is one of my favorite authors! Here's my review: What an amazing book! It has drama, intrigue, murder, and sabotage. There's also a sweet love story! The story has so many twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat! Delia, I want to be her friend! She's amazing! After finding out information about unknown life changing circumstances, she heads off on an adventure. She meets an array of interesting people. Trust soon becomes her biggest issue. Wyatt is swoon worthy!! He goes from drifter to hero quickly! My favorite part of the book is the cattle drive! I could picture in my mind the meadow full of green grass and the cows munching away! So picturesque! Melody Carlson is one of my favorite authors! She's just a brilliant writer! I look forward to reading another book by her!

I LOVE books by Linda Byler! Here's my review: This book is amazing! There are some difficult circumstances, adventures, times of pain, and times of joy! I cried, and I laughed. Isaac is a hoot! The characters are easy to like and super relatable. Titus is my favorite. He's quiet, shy, hurting from his mother's death and trying to live up to his father's reputation. His growth throughout the book is slow, sometimes even a few steps backward, but he perseveres and finds his faith and love! I really enjoy reading books by Linda Byler. Her writing is refreshingly honest. She also includes many aspects relating to faith in God. I look forward to reading more of her books!

This is an interesting and compelling book! Here's my review: I won this book via a Goodreads giveaway! This book addresses a subject that I'm interested in learning more about. I liked how the author wove facts and statistics within the realm of everyday life and people. I especially liked the conversation between Maya and Roshunda. It was eye opening regarding older generations and how they interact and affect present and future generations. Allison Manswell's writing is captivating and well thought out. She provides efficient and functional ideas that can be used in the workplace.

I really enjoyed this book! Here's my review: Wow! This is an exceptional book! I was hooked from the very beginning! The author's use of imagery placed me in the quaint town of Charity Hills, Oregon. A place I'd love to visit! The characters are wonderful! I honestly like them all! They each touched my heart in different ways. As Daisy, Audrey, Cade, and Nash deal with loss and grief, they also keep their hearts tender to others in need. Several difficult issues are brought up in the book. There's Alzheimer's, deaths of family members, children whose father is in prison. There's also hope, fond memories, new relationships, and new beginnings! The ending was the icing on the cake! I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from Revell via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this book! Here's my review: Wow! This is a fantastic book! Spanning two time periods it tells the story of two courageous and strong women. Odessa, a woman who put her dreams on hold but loved her family fiercely. She had advice that passed down to her great granddaughter- "The women before you could only dream. But I know they hoped for a better day for their daughters and all the women down their family line. Do me and them the honor of living your dreams so that our sacrifices will be seed that has fallen on good ground." 150 years later, Casey faces a horrible situation that changes her life. She ends up searching for herself and finds home. She realizes that her dreams have changed and she embraces the change. Along the way she finds family and love that change her life. I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I LOVED this book!! Here's my review: I really enjoyed reading this book! There's so much going on. A devastating fire, a sister's feud, new friends, and reconnecting with old friends. The themes of second chances and forgiveness resonated with me. There's even a cute, little romance! The characters are written brilliantly! The three main characters are relatable and easy to like! Madison, wow! She's strong, determined, and a hard worker. What I like best about her is that she perseveres in fixing her broken relationship with her sister and rebuilding the Christmas tree farm. Lily touched my heart the most. She's a rough and tumble 11 year old with the soul of a 30 year old! She softens as her relationship with Madison grows. My favorite parts of the story are when customers come to cut down their Christmas trees! It brought back many childhood memories to my mind! I always enjoy books by Melody Carlson, and I eagerly look forward to the next one! I was pr

Here's my review: Wow! Once again, Leslie Gould delivers a story that touches the heart. I was excited to read the last book in the Amish Memories series. The journeys from the past impact the future in profound ways. New friends are made, and old friends are reunited. There's also an amazingly sweet romance in the works. These characters are beloved by me. I mourn with them in sad times and rejoice with them in good times. Rosene is beyond amazing! She has known much sorrow in her life, but she has also impacted many peoples' lives. She's full of spunk and love! Treva faces some hard decisions. She's a hard worker and always goes the extra mile. The parts of the book that intrigued me the most were when Rosene traveled back to Germany. It was a place that impacted her life profoundly. Her choice saved lives. I recommend reading the author's note as it goes deeper into the issue. I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from Bethany House through In

I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway! It's a book that I usually wouldn't read but I'm glad I did! Here's my review: An interesting and inspiring book! This book was not what I expected. It turned out to be so much more! Peter is on the cusp of achieving the next level in his career. A horrible accident changes his entire perspective on his life and his faith. Jim and Mary are people I'd like to emulate. They are kind, compassionate and not ashamed of their faith. Their loving care helps Peter open his heart to forgiveness. This book reminds us that God always has a plan, we just have to trust him! Special thanks to Goodreads for providing a giveaway for this book!

This book is fantastic! Here's my review: I enjoyed reading this book! The theme of forgiveness and second chances is prevalent throughout the book. I liked the reminder that what happened in the past might not be exactly the way you remember. The cast of characters is fabulous! The sisters crack me up! They both have to reach deep inside to heal the hurt that divided them. I LOVE Kerresha! Despite her unfortunate circumstances, she opens her heart to Marvina and Rose. Her presence in their lives certainly changed their perspective. Since I'm a foodie, all of the parts revolving around food intrigued me! I wish the recipe for Momma's secret spice mix had been included!! I'm definitely looking forward to the next book by this author!

I really enjoyed this book! It inspired me to research this time period and the people who shaped history then! Here's my review: This is an intriguing and interesting book! Historical fiction is my favorite genre, and this book is captivating. I had never heard of Frances Perkins before. I will definitely be researching her life and the ways that she attributed to politics. She was an amazing woman who sacrificed a lot to help her country. If you read this book, let me know what you think! Jeanette

This was a pretty good book! Here's my review: I enjoyed reading this book! Meadow Falls intrigued me. There's a lot about it to unpack. A past filled with failed loves, bitter memories, and huge secrets. Luckily, Angela Marie is ready to charge into the future. I liked all of the main characters a lot! Angela touched my heart. Unfortunately, she didn't have a good relationship with either of her parents. She did have Mandy and Celeste! Mandy and Polly are my favorites! They're full of spunk and not afraid to say what's on their minds! The two love stories were super cute and romantic! I like that Angela, Celeste, Devon, and Jesse had a second chance for love! The ending was absolutely perfect! I look forward to reading more books by this author.

What a wonderful book! Here's my review: Wow! This book is amazing! Karen Witemeyer is a truly gifted author! This story has so much going on! Attempted murder, arson, secrets, and revenge. There's also the sweetest love story! Samantha is my favorite because she is a lot like me! She speaks her mind, isn't afraid to tackle anything, and loves her family a lot! Asher is swoon worthy! He takes his responsibilities seriously. He's a hard worker and a man of his word. Mama Bess is my hero! She faces many difficulties but trusts that the Lord will provide. The most heartbreaking part for me was when Samantha read her mother's journal. What she found out could have made her bitter and unforgiving. I like her prayer where she asks God to create in her a clean heart. Karen Witemeyer is on my must read list! Whenever her books come out, I make sure to either buy them or request them from the library. Jeanette