Friday Memes 10/30

Hosted by: Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

The Question:

 If you could give away books instead of candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween Night, what would the titles be?

My Answer:

For the little kids I would give them my favorite children's book A Porcupine Named Fluffy! 

Hosted by: Rose City Reader

"Please join me every Friday to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. Please remember to include the title of the book and the author's name."

The initial step off the sheer face of a three-hundred-plus-foot drop was always the most terrifying. Nikki Boyd leaned back into her harness as far as she could, locked her knees, then peered over the edge of the sandstone cliff that dropped into the ravine below.
Vendetta by Lisa Harris

My Thoughts
Great beginning! Attention grabbing!

The Sweater Weather Tag

I have seen this tag floating around and since fall is my absolute favorite season I decided I would do it for fun!

Favorite candle scent

There are so many amazing scents out there I don't know if I can pick just one! I will say that I always love vanilla, it's timeless and it's almost impossible to mess up. I pretty much love any fall scented candle, they make me happy!

Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate?

I am a really weird person and I don't enjoy hot beverages at all! Every once in awhile I have a cup of cappuccino and hot chocolate mixed together, or even more rarely a cup of tea but I would much rather have a tall glass of sweet tea!

What’s the best fall memory you have?

I always loved taking a drive on this slightly scary road that overlooks this valley filled with trees and seeing the beauty of the changing colors!

Best fragrance for fall

Pumpkin, apple, especially if they are coming from the oven! Most recently I have made Pumpkin Gingerbread and Apple Cheesecake Bars both of which made my apartment smell divine and tasted amazing!

Favorite Thanksgiving food

Cottage Potatoes, hands down! If you have never had them you are seriously missing out!

Most worn sweater

I haven't been much of a sweater girl the past few years but I'm trying to change that! I'm more of a hoodie/jacket girl and the one I've worn the most this year is a zip-up hoodie that I bought in Sunset Beach, NC when I was there for my best friend's wedding!

Football games or jumping in leaf piles?

Jumping in leaf piles for sure! I haven't done it in awhile since we didn't have trees close enough to our house but I am not a football fan at all!

Skinny jeans or leggings?

Skinny jeans! I haven't quite figured out how to make leggings work for me yet!

Combat boots or Uggs?

Neither, and I really haven't found a type of boot that I really like all that much.

Is pumpkin spice worth the hype?

Yes! I will fully admit that I'm a sucker for pumpkin spice!

Favorite fall TV show

I don't have any special thing that I watch every fall but I love fall TV! So many amazing shows that air during the fall! Hawaii Five-O, all the NCIS', Castle, Arrow, The Flash, Doctor Who, Jane the Virgin, Agents of SHIELD, The Big Bang Theory, Scorpion, Last Man Standing, to name a few :)

What do you want to be for Halloween?

We never did Halloween growing up so I have no experience in dressing up for it but this year I'm working at my bakery job on the 31st and I am going to try to dress up as Rosie the Riveter! It's easy to do and easy to work in!

Hats or Scarves?

I can't really pull off either, or just haven't figured out how to do it though I do want to be able to! I'd probably pick scarves out of the two!

What’s your #1 favorite thing about fall?

The leaves changing and taking walks through the ones that have fallen! I am blessed that taking walks is actually part of my job!

Diary of a Jackwagon by Tim Hawkins

About the Book
He’s a comedian. He’s a YouTube sensation. And now he becomes an author. Best known for his song parodies and riffs on yoga pants and homeschooling, Tim Hawkins now shares his perspective on life in the 21st century in his long-awaited debut book. Tim's topics are as wide-ranging as his stand-up comedy including marital communications (“Marriage needs a challenge flag, like in pro football”), worship music (“Pick the right key, because I’m not Barry White and I’m not a Bee Gee”), and food (“Eating a Krispy Kreme donut is like eating a baby angel”). Diary of a Jackwagon reveals a witty and relatable voice reminding readers that for life’s many difficulties, laughter is always the best medicine – when there aren’t any pills left.

My Thoughts
Tim Hawkins has always cracked me up! I love all of his videos and have watched many of them more times than I can count! So when I heard he was writing a book I knew that I would have to get my hands on it and I jumped at the chance to receive a review copy. I laughed so hard as I read page after page. Some of the material was from his videos and other parts were new but it was all hilarious! If you ever are in need of a good clean laugh then I highly recommend this book!

Meet the Author
Tim Hawkins has forged a no-bones, no-bull comedy experience that entertains the entire family. Described as one part gifted and two parts twisted, Tim combines hilarious stand-up plus musical mastery to highlight the brokenness of human nature while marveling in its absurdity. He performs live for 200,000 fans at 120+ sold-out shows in 30+ states every year. His Jackwagon Crew continues to grow into a gut-busting revolution of multi-generational proportions with 300 million views on YouTube and a motley half million Facebook fans. Tim and his wife Heather live in Missouri with their four crud muffins.

I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Waiting on Wednesday #185: Until the Dawn

Hosted by Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're
eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Until the Dawn by Elizabeth Camden
Bethany House-December 1, 2015

About the Book

A volunteer for the newly established Weather Bureau, Sophie van Riijn needs access to the highest spot in her village to report the most accurate readings. Fascinated by Dierenpark, an abandoned mansion high atop a windswept cliff in the Hudson River Valley, Sophie knows no better option despite a lack of permission from the absent owners.
The first Vandermark to return to the area in sixty years, Quentin intends to put an end to the shadowy rumors about the property that has brought nothing but trouble upon his family. Ready to tear down the mansion, he is furious to discover a local woman has been trespassing on his land.
Instantly at odds, Quentin and Sophie find common ground when she is the only one who can reach his troubled son. There's a light within Sophie that Quentin has never known, and a small spark of the hope that left him years ago begins to grow. But when the secrets of Dierenpark and the Vandermark family history are no longer content to stay in the past, will tragedy triumph or can their tenuous hope prevail?

Why I Want It

I love Elizabeth's books and she always finds unique bits of history to showcase and it's awesome!

Top Ten Suspense Series

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

This week's topic is supposed to be a Halloween freebie but the closest thing I read to scary books are suspense so that is what I decided to go with!

Team Hope by Susan May Warren
Mission: Russia by Susan May Warren
Deadly Reunions by Lynette Eason
Hidden Identity by Lynette Eason
Guardians of Justice by Irene Hannon
Private Justice by Irene Hannon
O'Malley Series by Dee Henderson
A Breed Apart by Ronie Kendig
Quiet Professionals by Ronie Kendig
Alaskan Courage by Dani Pettrey

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #196

Hosted by: The Book Date

Here is what I finished last week:

Finally had a good reading week! Isle of Hope and Not by Sight were absolutely amazing and Tim Hawkins' book cracked me up! Sadly Lightning wasn't for me.

What I am currently reading:

Two good reads so far!

What I hope to read this week:

I'm really looking forward to both of these books!

Blog Posts
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #195
Top Ten Wishes I'd Ask the Book Genie to Grant Me
Waiting on Wednesday #184: At Love's Bidding
Not by Sight by Kate Breslin
Friday Memes 10/23

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Friday Memes 10/23

Hosted by: Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

The Question:

Name one book you've read in the past that still haunts you today.

My Answer:

I can't really think of any book that haunts me...

Hosted by: Rose City Reader

"Please join me every Friday to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. Please remember to include the title of the book and the author's name."

The Lord had picked a horrible time to remind Miss Amelia Stalwood that she should have been a bit more grateful that everyone overlooked her very existence. She would have given anything for a bit of that invisibility now. But no, she had this man's complete and total attention. 
Tumbling ff a rolling library ladder into a man's arms was a difficult thing to ignore, after all.
A Lady of Esteem by Kristi Ann Hunter

My Thoughts
Great beginning! Made me laugh!

Not By Sight by Kate Breslin

About the Book
With Britain caught up in WWI, Jack Benningham, heir to the Earl of Stonebrooke, has declared himself a conscientious objector. Instead, he secretly works for the Crown by tracking down German spies on British soil, his wild reputation and society status serving as a foolproof cover.
Blinded by patriotism and concern for her brother on the front lines, wealthy suffragette Grace Mabry will do whatever it takes to assist her country's cause. When she sneaks into a posh London masquerade ball to hand out white feathers of cowardice, she never imagines the chain of events she'll set off when she hands a feather to Jack.

And neither of them could anticipate the extent of the danger and betrayal that follows them--or the faith they'll need to maintain hope.

My Thoughts
After absolutely loving this author's debut I couldn't wait to read this book and thankfully it didn't disappoint! Due to a rather hectic schedule it took me quite awhile to get through but that in no way reflected my opinion of this book. There aren't too many WWI stories out there and I loved that the author chose to have this book take place then. Jack and Grace were both amazing characters and I loved their romance. Grace's patriotism was admirable and I liked the fact that she wasn't afraid to do hard work that she was unaccustomed to in order to help those who were fighting. I also liked how much she cared about those around her and how easily she forgave. Jack was a bit rough around the edges but it was beautiful to watch as Grace broke through his walls to the kind man he truly was. I enjoyed all the other characters too and it was cool to get some of their stories. The bit of mystery and intrigue was enjoyable and this book held me captive until the last page. And speaking of the last page I won't spoil anything but I did want to mention that I loved how the author handled some things at the end! All in all this was a simply amazing book that I loved and I can't wait to see what this author has in store for us next!

Meet the Author
A Florida girl who migrated to the Pacific Northwest, Kate Breslin was a bookseller for many years. She is the author of For Such a Time and lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington. Find her online at www.katebreslin.com.

I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Waiting on Wednesday #184: At Love's Bidding

Hosted by Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're
eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

At Love's Bidding by Regina Jennings
Bethany House-December 1, 2015

About the Book

After helping her grandfather at their Boston auction house, Miranda Wimplegate discovers she's accidentally sold a powerful family's prized portrait to an anonymous bidder. Desperate to appease the furious family, her grandfather tracks it to the Missouri Ozarks and makes an outlandish offer to buy the local auction house if they promise not to sell anything until he arrives.
Upon their arrival, however, they discover their new business doesn't deal in fine antiques, but in livestock. And its manager, ruggedly handsome Wyatt Ballentine, is frustrated to discover his fussy new bosses don't know a thing about the business he's single-handedly kept afloat. Faced with more cattle than they can count--but no mysterious painting--Miranda and Wyatt form an unlikely but charged partnership to try and salvage a bad situation getting worse.

Why I Want It

I have loved all of the books I've read of this author's and this one sounds amusing!

Top Ten Wishes I'd Ask the Book Genie to Grant Me

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish


#1. A room just for my books with floor to ceiling bookshelves, a rolling ladder, and multiple reading spots! It is also indestructible so that no harm comes to my books and it constantly expands so I never run out of room!!

#2. My backlog of books, those books that have already released but that I don't have.

#3. The chance to meet my favorite authors and get all of their autographs!

#4. Fixed book spines/covers all of those series whose spines or covers don't match will be perfectly matched and series that I have in hardback and paperback will be all one or the other!

#5. Every future release from my favorite authors, as soon as it's released I get a copy.

#6. The chance to meet my blogging friends and have an awesome book themed party where we all just talk about our favorite books.

#7. New books from authors who have died or stopped writing Cathy Marie Hake and Jane Orcutt are the first two that come to mind.

#8. Extra hours in the day that exist solely for reading, if you don't read during them they don't exist.

#9. Kindle copies of every book that I own so that I can always have them all with me!

#10. Soundtracks for every book, a playlist that is full of songs that perfectly fit the book you are reading!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #195

Hosted by: The Book Date

Here is what I finished last week:

A big fat nothing. I was crazy busy all week and I'm in a little bit of a reading slump. I have a review book that I'm not loving and I'm trying to make myself finish it before I finish the books I am loving so hence the slump.

What I am currently reading:

Still working through all of these! Loving most of them!

What I hope to read this week:

Again not trying to start any more books just finish the ones I have started!

Blog Posts
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #194
Top Ten Author Duos I Want to Write a Series Together
Waiting on Wednesday #183: The Painter's Daughter
Lightning by Bonnie S. Calhoun
Friday Memes 10/16

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Friday Memes 10/16

Hosted by: Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

The Question:

You're having a costume party with the theme "Book Characters." Who would you go as?

My Answer:

I would go as one of Sarah Sundin's heroines! Most likely as Mary Stirling from Through Waters Deep though I might be adventures and dress up as one of the flight nurses!

Hosted by: Rose City Reader

"Please join me every Friday to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. Please remember to include the title of the book and the author's name."

A clipped sound echoed along the cavernous street as Selah Rishon raised her foot onto a stone bench. She jerked her head up to glance around the abandoned streetscape.
Lightning by Bonnie S. Calhoun

My Thoughts
Pretty good start, makes you wonder what's happening!

Lightning by Bonnie S. Calhoun

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Lightning Revell (October 6, 2015) by Bonnie S. Calhoun

MY THOUGHTS:
After enjoying the first book in this series I was interested to see what this book would hold but sadly I was disappointed. The story was good and it was nice to get some more of the pieces of the puzzle. Unfortunately there were several corny moments, unrealistic coincidences, and a few other things that kept taking me out of the story. I also didn't connect with the characters all that well and most of them rubbed me the wrong way. I really tried to like this book and made it all the way through but it just wasn't for me. Please don't just take my word for it though and check out some other reviews!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Bonnie S. Calhoun is Owner/Director of Christian Fiction Blog Alliance, owner/publisher of Christian Fiction Online Magazine, Northeast Zone Director for American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and the ACFW ‘2011 Mentor of the Year.”

She loves to write with body count, blood, or blowing things up. She also has mad skills at coding HTML, and website design. And she lives in a log cabin in the woods with fifteen acres and a pond full of bass, though she'd rather buy fish at the grocery store. Bonnie shares her domain with a husband and two cats, all of whom think she’s waitstaff!

Her latest series is a YA dystopian with Revell titled Stone Braide Chronicles. The first book Thunder published in 2014. The second book Lightning published Oct 2015. There are also two FREE e-book short stories. Tremors is the prequel to Thunder, and Aftershock (short story) comes before Lightning.

ABOUT THE BOOK

After she found her real father, life for Selah should have felt settled. But the horrors have just begun. In her broken world of toxic earth and tribal clashes, Selah must battle the forces of nature alongside those in the Mountain who are calling for her blood. Haunted by the pain of mounting losses, she forges on, seeking her lost family and uncovering new mysteries. But the ultimate betrayal of her own body may soon make her quest impossible as it becomes apparent that what has made her new could also drive her to a life of madness.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Lightning, go HERE.

Waiting on Wednesday #183: The Painter's Daughter

Hosted by Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're
eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

The Painter's Daughter by Julie Klassen
Bethany House-December 1, 2015

About the Book

Sophie Dupont, daughter of a portrait painter, assists her father in his studio, keeping her own artwork out of sight. She often walks the cliffside path along the north Devon coast, popular with artists and poets. It's where she met the handsome Wesley Overtree, the first man to tell her she's beautiful.

Captain Stephen Overtree is accustomed to taking on his brother's neglected duties. Home on leave, he's sent to find Wesley. Knowing his brother rented a cottage from a fellow painter, he travels to Devonshire and meets Miss Dupont, the painter's daughter. He's startled to recognize her from a miniature portrait he carries with him--one of Wesley's discarded works. But his happiness plummets when he realizes Wesley has left her with child and sailed away to Italy in search of a new muse.

Wanting to do something worthwhile with his life, Stephen proposes to Sophie. He does not offer love, or even a future together, but he can save her from scandal. If he dies in battle, as he believes he will, she'll be a respectable widow with the protection of his family.

Desperate for a way to escape her predicament, Sophie agrees to marry a stranger and travel to his family's estate. But at Overtree Hall, her problems are just beginning. Will she regret marrying Captain Overtree when a repentant Wesley returns? Or will she find herself torn between the father of her child and her growing affection for the husband she barely knows?

Why I Want It

I am a few books behind on this author but I have loved all the ones I have read and since regency isn't usually my favorite that is high praise! Plus this is a marriage of convenience story which means I will definitely be doing my best to get my hands on a copy ASAP!

Top Ten Author Duos I Want to Write a Series Together

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

#1. Julie Lessman, Susan May Warren, Sarah Sundin, and Ronie Kendig-So this is four authors not two but I've had this idea for a series that is about four generations of men who fight in WWI (Julie Lessman), WWII (Sarah Sundin), Vietnam War (Susan May Warren), and the War on Terror (Ronie Kendig). These are all brilliant authors and I think this would be a fabulous collaboration!

#2. Melissa Tagg & Jenny B. Jones-My sides would literally split from laughter! These authors are hysterical and they would probably write the funniest series ever!

#3. Karen Witemeyer & Cathy Marie Hake-Two of my favorite authors when it comes western humor!

#4. Dani Pettrey & Irene Hannon-Both of these authors write contemporary suspense and I think they'd write a pretty awesome series together.

#5. Melanie Dickerson & Dina L. Sleiman-I think these two could write a fun retelling series together!

#6. Laura Frantz & Lori Benton-These two both write amazing books that take place in the early years of our country and they'd do a pretty good job writing a series together.

#7. Kate Breslin & Tricia Goyer-I think these two could write a pretty great WWII series together!

#8. Jill Williamson & C.J. Darlington-Both of these authors have written really brilliant Christian Dystopian and it would be cool to see what they would come up with!

#9. Shelley Adina & Melody Carlson-These authors could write a fun YA series!

#10. Jocelyn Green & Rosslyn Elliot-Great Civil War authors!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading #194

 Hosted By: Book Journey

Here is what I finished last week:

Rather interesting read! I really enjoyed it!

What I am currently reading:

So many good books so little time! I don't think I've had this many books going at once for quite awhile now! I kept starting one only to have another one with an impending due date and I absolutely couldn't resist diving into my ARC of my favorite author's (Julie Lessman) new book!

What I hope to read this week:

Yeah I think I'm going to just attempt to finish some of the ones I have started!

Blog Posts
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #193
Top Ten Books I DNF or Didn't Want to Finish
Waiting on Wednesday #182: The Wedding Chapel
The Methuselah Project by Rick Barry
Friday Memes 10/9

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Friday Memes 10/9

Hosted by: Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

The Question:

What's your favorite "Halloween" snack to munch on while you're reading?

My Answer:

It's cliche but probably candy corn or those little pumpkins!

Hosted by: Rose City Reader

"Please join me every Friday to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. Please remember to include the title of the book and the author's name."

When it comes to burning bridges, I am the Queen of Kerosene.
Puffing out a wispy sigh, Lacey Carmichael squinted into the review mirror to make sure the coast was clear, then dragged her her bulging purse onto the seat with an unladylike grunt.
Isle of Hope by Julie Lessman

My Thoughts
Love! Especially that first sentence!

The Methuselah Project by Rick Barry

About the Book
In World War II, German scientists began many experiments. One never ended.
Roger Greene is a war hero. Raised in an orphanage, the only birthright he knows is the feeling that he was born to fly. Flying against the Axis Powers in World War II is everything he always dreamed―until the day he's shot down and lands in the hands of the enemy.
When Allied bombs destroy both his prison and the mad genius experimenting on POWs, Roger survives. Within hours, his wounds miraculously heal, thanks to those experiments. The Methuselah Project is a success―but this ace is still not free. Seventy years later, Roger hasn't aged a day, but he has nearly gone insane. This isn't Captain America―just a lousy existence only made passable by a newfound faith. The Bible provides the only reliable anchor for Roger's sanity and his soul. When he finally escapes, there's no angelic promise or personal prophecy of deliverance, just confusion. It's 2015―and the world has become an unrecognizable place.
Katherine Mueller―crack shot, genius, and real Southern Belle―offers to help him find his way home. Can he convince her of the truth of his crazy story? Can he continue to trust her when he finds out she works for the very organization he's trying to flee?

Thrown right into pulse-pounding action from the first page, readers will find themselves transported back in time to a believable, full-colored past, and then catapulted into the present once more. The historical back-and-forth adds a constantly moving element of suspense to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

My Thoughts
Since I had never heard of this author before, I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. But with part of the story set during WWII (my favorite time period) and a Captain America-esque hero (my favorite superhero) there was a pretty good chance I was going to like this book. Thankfully that turned out to be true. I was completely engrossed in the story from the first page until the very last. I loved Roger's character! It was amazing how he managed to keep his spirits up through all of his years of captivity! I was completely fascinated by his whole journey and was impressed by how the author never let the pace slip. Katherine's character was also pretty great, if a bit naive at times. In all this book was completely intriguing, well-written, and just plain good! I highly recommend it!

Meet the Author
Rick Barry is the author of Gunner’s Run, another World War II novel, Kiriath’s Quest, and over 200 articles and fiction stories. In addition to being a World War II buff, he is the director of church planting ministries at BIEM, a Christian ministry operating in Eastern Europe. He holds a degree in foreign languages, speaks Russian, and has visited Europe more than fifty times. Rick lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Visit him at facebook.com/AuthorRickBarry, or on Twitter (@WriterRickBarry).

I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Waiting on Wednesday #182: The Wedding Chapel

Hosted by Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're
eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

The Wedding Chapel by Rachel Hauck
Zondervan-November 17, 2015

About the Book

A lonely wedding chapel built as a tribute to lost love just might hold the long-awaited secret to hope and reconciliation.
For sixty years, the wedding chapel has stood silent and empty. Retired football hall-of-famer Jimmy “Coach” Westbrook built the chapel by hand, stone by stone, for his beautiful and beloved Collette Greer, whom he lost so many years ago. The chapel is a sanctuary for his memories, a monument to true love, and a testament to his survival of the deepest pain and loss.
Photographer Taylor Branson left her hometown of Heart’s Bend, Tennessee to make a new life for herself in New York. Taylor had lots to run away from, not least of all a family history of broken promises and broken dreams. Love catches Taylor off guard when she falls for Jack Forester, a successful advertising executive, and their whirlwind romance leads to an elopement – and then to second guesses. Jack, in spite of his very real love for Taylor, is battling his own demons and struggles to show her his true self and the depths of his love for her.
When Taylor takes a photography assignment in Heart’s Bend, she is thrown back into her own past and encounters family secrets buried deep beneath the sands of time. And when Taylor and Coach’s journeys collide, they each rediscover the heartbeat of their own dreams as they learn that the love they long to hold is well worth waiting for.

Why I Want It

I've loved so many of Rachel Hauck's books and this one sounds really good!

Top Ten Books I DNF or Didn't Want to Finish

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

5 Books I Did Not Want to Finish

#1. Vow Unbroken by Caryl McAdoo

#2. Tidewater Inn by Colleen Coble

#3. If the Shoe Fits by Sandra D. Bricker

#4. Love at Mistletoe Inn by Cindy Kirk

#5. Wife Wanted in Dry Creek by Janet Tronstad

5 Books I Didn't Finish

#1. Taken by Dee Henderson

#2. A Place in His Heart by Rebecca DeMarino

#3. Echoes of Titanic by Mindy Starns Clark & John Campbell Clark

#4. Ashton Park Murray Pura

#5. Pieces of the Heart by Bonnie S. Calhoun

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #193

 Hosted By: Book Journey

Here is what I finished last week:

I loved The Mistress of Tall Acre and The Reckless Love of God was pretty good.

What I am currently reading:

Loving all of these!

What I hope to read this week:

Upcoming review books! Looking forward to them both!

Blog Posts
It's (Not) Monday! What Are You Reading? #192
Always on My Mind by Susan May Warren
Top Ten Books,Authors to Read if You Like...
The Vow by Jody Hedlund
Waiting on Wednesday #181: The Golden Braid
The Mistress of Tall Acre by Laura Frantz
An Uncertain Choice by Jody Hedlund
Friday Memes 10/2
Monthly Reflections #44: September 2015

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Monthly Reflections #44: September 2015

Hosted by: Christian Bookshelf Reviews

September was a rather crazy month! I had two weddings for two very close friends at the beginning of the month. One at my home church and another the very next day in another state. After the second wedding I spent a couple days with my second family at the beach then we road tripped home. The next couple weeks were filled with work during the day and either spending time with friends or babysitting most evenings! So yeah I've been busy! I also had to deal with my laptop dying on me but thanks to an awesome brother I now have a new one and I'm up and running again! Due to my hectic schedule I only managed to finish 4 books but I did meet my goal of getting 30 reviews up!

Books I Read

Two non-fiction books and two fiction, all good!

Reviews I Wrote:

The Mistress of Tall Acre by Laura Frantz

The Vow by Jody Hedlund

Always on My Mind by Susan May Warren

To Whisper Her Name by Tamera Alexander

You're Made For a God-Sized Dream by Holley Gerth

Four by Veronica Roth

Can't Let You Go by Jenny B. Jones

The Chase by Kyle and Kelsey Kupecky

In Good Company by Jen Turano

After A Fashion by Jen Turano

Once Upon a Winter's Heart by Melody Carlson

A Sugar Creek Christmas by Jenny B. Jones

The Lost Heiress by Roseanna M. White

Warm Bodies by Issac Marion

Girl Meets Change by Kristen Strong

Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

Dashing Through the Snow by Paige Rion

Love at Mistletoe Inn by Cindy Kirk

Kissing Adrien by Siri L. Mitchell

Jupiter Winds by C.J. Darlington

Hope Rising by Stacy Henrie

Shades of Doon by Carey Corp & Lorie Langdon

Destined for Doon by Carey Corp & Lorie Langdon

Taken by Dee Henderson

A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer

Together With You by Victoria Bylin

Remnants: Season of Fire by Lisa T. Bergren

Remnants: Season of Wonder by Lisa T. Bergren

Chivalrous by Dina L. Sleiman

In October I Hope To:

Read at least 7 books
Post at least 5 reviews