tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72644096687009156922024-03-11T09:00:31.089-06:00Literary Time OutWhere is your reading taking you today?Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18337786952098547265noreply@blogger.comBlogger1603125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-67263641327268118252024-03-11T09:00:00.001-06:002024-03-11T09:00:00.153-06:00Book Review: Hidden Yellow Stars by Rebecca Connolly<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71teTfCnuUL._SL1500_.jpg" class="shrinkToFit" height="400" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71teTfCnuUL._SL1500_.jpg" width="265" /> <br /></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><span class="a-text-bold"><b>Based on the true story of two World War II
heroines who risked everything to save Jewish children from the Gestapo
by hiding them throughout Belgium. </b></span></p><p><span class="a-text-italic">Belgium, 1942</span></p><p><span>
Young schoolteacher Andrée Geulen secretly defies the Nazis in Belgium,
who are forcing Jews to wear a yellow Star of David. Andrée is not
Jewish, but she feels a maternal connection to her students, who are
living in constant fear, and decides to take action. No child should
have to suffer under such persecution. But what can one woman do against
an entire army? </span></p><p><span> Ida Sterno is a Jewish woman who
works with the Committee for the Defense of Jews in Belgium, a
clandestine resistance group tasked with hiding children from the
Gestapo. She wants to recruit Andrée because her Aryan appearance can
provide crucial security measures for their efforts. Andrée agrees to
join and begins work immediately by adopting a code name: Claude
Fournier. </span></p><p><span> Together, Andrée and Ida, and their
undercover operatives, work around the clock to move Jewish children
from their families and smuggle them to safety through the secret
channels established by the resistance. As each child is hidden, Andrée
commits to memory their true name and history. Someday, she vows, she
will help reunite as many of these families as she can. </span></p><p><span>
But with the Gestapo closing in and the traitorous Fat Jacques who has
turned from ally to enemy and is threatening to identify and expose any
Jew he meets, Andrée and Ida must work even harder against increasingly
impossible odds to save as many children as possible and keep them
safely hidden--even if it might cost them their own lives.</span></p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>I really enjoyed reading "Under the Cover of Mercy" by this author, so I was excited to get a chance to read this book. I was not disappointed. It does move a little slowly in parts, but that's because it's real life, and real life isn't 24/7 action. I love reading about people like Andree (sorry, I don't know how to do the accents on my desktop keyboard. Pretend one is where it should be.) and Ida who risk everything to help innocent people. I hope that I would be as brave and determined as they were. As always, I appreciate the afterword that lets the reader know what happened to several of the main characters after the story ended. </p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Title: <i>Hidden Yellow Stars</i><br />Author: Rebecca Connolly</pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: March 2024 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639932348</span></span><br />Source: We received review copies from the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own.</pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Yellow-Stars-Rebecca-Connolly/dp/1639932348/ref=sr_1_1?crid=245SYVX8HK993&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.R2vGKN-nQDyMJJniuyiCbw.vPr4XoSVGH7apmqKQyt78SosASoxv8oKU0KDS4dtkIo&dib_tag=se&keywords=hidden+yellow+stars+rebecca+connolly&qid=1709762841&sprefix=hidden+yellow+stars%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6024759.html">Deseret Book </a></pre><p></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-24213994778616604912024-03-07T09:00:00.043-07:002024-03-07T09:00:00.152-07:00Book Review: An Inconvenient Letter by Julie Wright<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Nwlx0dV6L._SL1500_.jpg" class="shrinkToFit" height="400" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Nwlx0dV6L._SL1500_.jpg" width="259" /><b> <br /></b></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><span class="a-text-bold"><b>Complications arise when Marietta's secret love letters are accidentally found by the wrong man.</b> </span></p><p><span class="a-text-italic">1828, the London countryside</span></p><p><span>
For years, Marietta Stone has harbored a secret infatuation for the
handsome Frederick Finch and has poured out her deepest feelings in a
series of passionate love letters that she keeps in a locked drawer. But
when Marietta's private letters are accidentally delivered to
Frederick's house, she must retrieve them immediately before they fall
into the wrong hands. If the letters were read by anyone else, the
resulting scandal could jeopardize her reputation. </span></p><p><span>
Gerard Hartwell has no time for infatuations, courtship, or even love.
He must find a wife with a substantial inheritance if he wishes to save
his late father's bankrupt estate. When he accidentally discovers
Marietta's love letters at his cousin Frederick's estate, he strikes a
bargain with her. If she helps him court her older sister, Anne, he will
return the letters and help Marietta win Frederick's heart. </span></p><span>
Marietta agrees, and the two quickly pretend to be courting in order to
spend time with their individual love interests. Yet, what appeared to
be a straightforward bargain becomes complicated when Gerard realizes
that the more time he spends with Marietta, the more he wishes he could
court her for real. But can he persuade Marietta to give him a chance
when her heart might belong to another man? </span><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>I think I have read all of this author's books, and have thoroughly enjoyed all of them. I always get excited when one of my favorite authors comes out with a new book, so I was excited to get the chance to read this one.<br /></p><p>Marietta was quite the interesting character. I can slightly relate to the issue with her letter - when I was in high school, I dropped off birthday cards to two different guys that I liked, only I mixed them up and gave the wrong card to the wrong guy! More than a little embarrassing, to say the least, so I completely understood her mortification when her secret love letters fell into the "wrong" hands. Thankfully, the person who found her letters was a much better character than some of the other people Marietta had dealings with during the course of this story. <br /></p><p>This was an entertaining tale, and I highly recommend it.</p><p><b>Andrea’s Review:</b></p><p>An Inconvenient Letter is a fun story with great characters. The author did a wonderful job crafting an entertaining story that kept me intrigued. </p><p>There was quite a bit of buildup to the explanation of what had happened during the prior season-more so than seemed warranted for what actually occurred, but that is probably the point. The Town was so critical and unforgiving for the littlest of things. </p><p>I felt really bad for how Marietta was treated by her mother. For being her father’s favorite, I was quite surprised that he didn’t step in when her mother was blaming Etta for so much and being so emotionally cruel. I really appreciated the growth in the relationships by the end.</p><p>The growth between the main characters was very well done. Their feelings seemed realistic and not rushed. Ha, maybe it was even a bit slower than I wanted at times for them to both realize their feelings.</p><p>This was a quick read and one I’d recommend.</p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Title: <i>An Inconvenient Letter</i><br />Author: Julie Wright<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: March 2024 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639932305</span></span><br />Source: We received review copies from the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own.</pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Inconvenient-Letter-Proper-Romance-Regency/dp/1639932305/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D3WPP7S0NFEK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pWsO_ar9gGjk6VQs1Ob3Hg.mVI5WCzKCpOI-LwrJsbHd5Ggc1Fzcv1ZF-C7TjGAr1M&dib_tag=se&keywords=an+inconvenient+letter+julie+wright&qid=1709764039&sprefix=an+inconvenient+letter%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6024755.html">Deseret Book</a> </pre><p></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-9851098955525144522024-01-02T09:00:00.001-07:002024-01-02T09:00:00.143-07:00Book Review: Protecting Her Heart by Nancy Campell Allen<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="
image number 0" class="d-block img-fluid" height="400" itemprop="image" src="https://www.deseretbook.com/dw/image/v2/BJJM_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-products-deseretbook/default/dw071dd4a0/images/P6018102/P6018102_none_base_c9ea8a0d.png?sw=800&sh=800" width="400" /><b> <br /></b></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span>London, 1887 </span></i></p><p><i><span>When newly graduated medical doctor
Charlotte Duvall receives word that her father has died, she immediately
leaves America and returns home to see to her family's estate. Among
her father's possessions is a box of her late mother's letters, which
feels like a balm to Charlotte's grief-stricken heart. But the letters
contain some inconsistencies that suggest there was more to her mother's
death than Charlotte had been told. She turns to the one man she trusts
more than anyone--her treasured friend and director of London's police
force, John Ellis. </span></i></p><p><i><span>John Ellis has harbored feelings
for Charlotte ever since he first met her. Tucked into his heart are
thoughts of her sharp mind, quick wit, and remarkable beauty. Though he
has not yet found the courage to share his feelings with the young
doctor, he is eager to help her in her hour of need. </span></i></p><p><i><span>Investigating
the details of a death was not how Charlotte imagined she would find
love, but as she and John work to unravel a dark web of secrets and
lies, she finds herself relying on him more and more--and opening her
heart to him in the process. </span></i></p><i><span>As the danger draws
ever closer, John vows to do everything in his power to protect
Charlotte from harm. But he fears protecting her heart might come at the
cost of breaking his own. </span></i><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>Such a great addition to the Hampton House series. I have enjoyed all of
the stories, but this one is probably one of my favorites. Charlotte
had such a good heart, but was still able to stand up for herself as
needed. John had a not-so-great family, but he handled them as well as
could be expected, given the time period. </p><p>The author does a great job at weaving the romance part of the story in
with the mystery part of the story. Neither one feels overdone or
rushed. I definitely recommend this book.</p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Title: <i>Protecting Her Heart</i><br />Author: Nancy Campbell Allen<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: January 2024 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639931694</span></span><br />Source: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.</pre><p>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Protecting-Heart-Proper-Romance-Victorian/dp/1639931694/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1703704268&sr=1-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6018102.html">Deseret Book</a> <br /></p>Andrea Frisbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574409520846983428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-66613170095221505732023-10-04T09:00:00.000-06:002023-10-04T09:00:00.149-06:00Book Review: Windsong Manor by Julie Wright<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gNbIYfJYL._SL1000_.jpg" class="shrinkToFit" height="400" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gNbIYfJYL._SL1000_.jpg" width="259" /><b> <br /></b></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold"><b>A young widow. A gentle stable master. A secret that could change everything. Will Nora dare risk her heart?</b></span></i></p><p><i><span class="a-text-italic">The London Countryside, 1820</span></i></p><p><i><span>
Eleanora Coventry comes from a life of title and privilege, but even
that isn’t enough to prevent her from being wed at sixteen to a
controlling and dismissive husband. So when she finds herself a widow at
only twenty-seven, the idea of choosing her own path forward both
thrills and terrifies her. She knows how to be a daughter and a wife and
mother, but she has no idea how to be Eleanora. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
She moves her son and daughter to her late husband’s country estate,
where she meets Ridley, the young stable master. He is ruggedly
handsome, but also kind, and Eleanora finds herself drawn to him. There
is only one problem: Eleanora has a title, and Ridley does not. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
Ridley Ellis has a way with horses. Even the most spirited stallions
trust his soft voice and gentle touch. He has the same effect on people,
and when he first lays eyes on Eleanora, he is smitten by her beauty.
But he quickly discovers it will take more than soft words to gain her
trust―Lord Coventry had been cruel to people and animals alike. But the
closer he gets to Eleanora, the more he is willing to share his heart,
and more importantly, his secret. </span></i></p><p><i><span> In a world
where title and privilege mean everything, will Eleanora and Ridley
risk it all to find happiness? Or will the shadows of their pasts
destroy everything they hope to build together?</span></i> <br /></p><p><b>Review:</b></p><p>Ooo, I loved this book! Definitely one of those that was so very hard to put down, but at the same time, I didn't want to finish it, because that would mean the story was over. </p><p>Eleanora is such a strong, wonderful character. She could easily have become bitter and angry at the world, due to the way she was treated just about her entire life, but instead, she became compassionate, caring, and fiercely protective of those she loves. I'll be honest, at times, I thought she should just give up on her Edward. With the way he treated her and Lia, it would have been easy to do so. Instead, she fought for him, and knew her loving little boy was still there, somewhere. </p><p>Ridley was also a wonderful character. I was cheering for both of them the whole way through the story. This is a great, clean romance, with plenty of other things going on to keep the story interesting. I highly recommend it.</p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Title: <i>Windsong Manor</i><br />Author: Julie Wright<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: October 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639931562</span></span><br />Source: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.</pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Windsong-Manor-Proper-Romance-Regency/dp/1639931562/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EUYM1S9IQE8M&keywords=windsong+manor+julie+wright&qid=1696373121&sprefix=windsong+manor%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/windsong-manor?queryID=7801cc9c2dd53f09abf99377e9762421&variant_id=202387-paperback">Deseret Book</a> </pre><p></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-74407195243984398062023-10-03T09:00:00.001-06:002023-10-03T09:00:00.143-06:00Book Review: Kneaders Bakery & Cafe: A Celebration of Our Recipes and Memories by Colleen Worthington<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IIY3Tw5IL._SL1000_.jpg" class="shrinkToFit" height="400" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IIY3Tw5IL._SL1000_.jpg" width="395" /> <br /></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span>The story of Kneaders Bakery and Cafe began with Colleen and Gary
Worthington baking traditional European bread in their kitchen. After
mastering old-world bread-baking techniques and testing countless
recipes, Colleen, Gary, and their growing team of bakers moved onto
their signature artisan bread. </span></i></p><p><i><span> But bread is just
the beginning. Kneaders is well-known for their mouth-watering soups,
sandwiches, and breakfast as well as their delectable pies, cakes, and
pastries. For the first time, home cooks have access to popular recipes
such as Overnight Chunky Cinnamon French Toast, Artichoke Portobello
Soup, and Blueberry Sour Cream Pie. Beautiful and appetizing photos
accompany each recipe. </span></i></p><p><i><span> What began in Colleen
Worthington’s kitchen a little more than twenty-five years ago has
grown into a successful family-owned bakery and cafe business with
time-tested, delicious recipes gathered in this one-of-a-kind cookbook.</span></i></p><p><b>Review:</b></p><p>What a beautiful cookbook! I tend to gravitate towards cookbooks that have full-color pictures of each recipe, so that I know what they should look like in a perfect world. Plus, it's just more appetizing to see what you're planning on making. This book did not disappoint. The food all looks so good! I went through and put a sticky note on all of the recipes that I would like to make...lets just say that there are a whole lot of sticky notes sticking out of the top of the book!</p><p>Breads, soups, salads, desserts. Pretty much any kind of recipe for a yummy meal can be found in this book. I also enjoyed the stories behind some of the recipes, and the introduction to the family and other people behind the scenes. This book is definitely a keeper.</p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Title: <i>Kneaders Bakery & Cafe: A Celebration of Our Recipes and Memories</i><br />Author: Colleen Worthington<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: October 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639931511</span></span><br />Source: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.</pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kneaders-Bakery-Cafe-Celebration-Memories/dp/1639931511/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IWI86YJHX5B&keywords=kneaders+bakery+and+cafe&qid=1696283842&sprefix=kneaders+baker%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/kneaders-bakery-cafe-cookbook?queryID=67cbdb2c278d0e5b33f74f43de5f30d4&variant_id=202337-hardcover">Deseret Book</a> </pre><p></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-63327632687110983742023-09-09T09:00:00.002-06:002023-09-13T22:56:59.151-06:00Book Review: The Queen and the Knave by Sarah M. Eden<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iHvULfECL.jpg" style="max-height: 1000px; max-width: 647px;" width="259" /> <br /></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><span class="a-text-italic"><b>London, 1866</b></span></p><p><span>
Móirín Donnelly has spent the last five years working in the shadows for
the Dread Penny Society, but spending so much of her life in secret is
taking a toll on her soul―and her heart. </span></p><p><span>
When members of the Dread Penny Society begin disappearing, Móirín turns
to Detective Constable Fitzgerald Parkington for help. The two have
developed a friendly rapport, and Móirín feels like she can trust him,
though perhaps not with all of her secrets. </span></p><p><span>
Fitzgerald Parkington has a sixth sense when it comes to hunting down
criminals, which is why he’s recently been transferred to the Detective
Department at Scotland Yard. But when red tape keeps him from tracking
down the criminal mastermind known as “The Tempest,” he must rely on the
one woman who has unexpectedly captured his heart―the bold and fiery
Irish lass, Móirín Donnelly. </span></p><p><span> As the
Tempest’s deadly reach threatens to overwhelm all of London, Móirín and
Fitz are caught in an elaborate game of cat and mouse that leads down
back alleys, through dark London buildings, and right to the gates of
Kensington Palace. Móirín has one chance to save Fitz and the Dread
Penny Society from the Tempest, and she might have to sacrifice her one
chance at love to do so.</span> <br /></p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>What a wonderful conclusion to the Dread Penny Society series! (I'm assuming it's the conclusion. The author can certainly continue on with these stories if she has more of them.) I remember my shock at the revelations we were given at the end of the last book in this series, and have been very much looking forward to reading this book to see how everything all played out. I was not disappointed. There was a lot going on, but not so much that it became difficult to keep track of what was happening. Plus, we get to see all of our past favorite characters from the other books, something I always enjoy with this author's stories.</p><p>As per usual, I also found myself getting caught up in the penny dreadful stories that were included in this book. The Queen and the Knave reminded me a lot of a movie that my mom really enjoyed back when I was a kid - something about one of the characters turning into a hawk during the day (or maybe it was the night. I'm old. Childhood was a long time ago for me!) </p><p>I highly recommend this book. I don't know how well it would work as a stand-alone, because I think you miss a lot if you haven't read the previous books in the series. But you won't regret reading all of them.</p><p><b>Andrea’s Review:</b></p><p>This was the best book in the series. It tied everything together nicely, and was very action packed. I didn’t want to put it down! Lots of questions were answered and some issues from the past were addressed so people could find their happily ever afters. A very good story with likable, selfless characters.</p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Title: <i>The Queen and the Knave</i><br />Author: Sarah M. Eden<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: September 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>163993152X</span></span><br />Source: We received review copies from the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own.</pre><p>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Queen-Knave-Proper-Romance-Victorian/dp/163993152X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QY6KMRMMB1HX&keywords=the+queen+and+the+knave+sarah+m+eden&qid=1694203529&sprefix=the+queen+and+the+knave%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/the-queen-and-the-knave?queryID=db22ad252fb82dd17912ba13f9d6aa9e&variant_id=202338-paperback">Deseret Book</a><br /></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-73530569587441318812023-09-07T09:00:00.002-06:002023-09-13T22:53:05.680-06:00Book Review: Under the Java Moon by Heather B. Moore<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Z7U06wBQL.jpg" style="max-height: 1000px; max-width: 662px;" width="265" /><b> <br /></b></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p class="a-text-bold"><span class="a-text-bold"> <i><b>Based on a true story,
this gripping WWII novel captures the resilience, hope, and courage of a
Dutch family who is separated during the war when the Japanese occupy
the Dutch East Indies. </b></i></span></p><p class="a-text-bold"><i><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic">Java Island, 1941</span></i></p><p class="a-text-bold"><i><span class="a-text-bold">
Six-year-old Rita Vischer cowers in her family’s dug-out bomb shelter,
listening to the sirens and waiting for a bomb to fall. Her charmed life
on Java―living with other Dutch families―had always been peaceful, but
when Holland declares war on Japan and the Japanese army invades
Indonesia, Rita’s family is forced to relocate to a POW camp, and Rita
must help care for her little brother, Georgie. </span></i></p><p class="a-text-bold"><i><span class="a-text-bold">
Mary Vischer is three months pregnant when she enters the Tjident
women’s camp with thousands of other women and children. Her husband,
George, is somewhere on the Java Sea with the Dutch Navy, so she must
care alone for her young children, Rita and Georgie, and her frail
mother. The brutal conditions of the overcrowded camp make starvation,
malaria, and dysentery a grim reality. Mary must do everything she can
to keep her family alive. </span></i></p><p class="a-text-bold"><i><span class="a-text-bold">
George Vischer survives the bombing of his minesweeper but feels little
hope floating on a small dinghy in the Java Sea. Reaching the northern
tip of the Thousand Island would be a miracle. Focusing on the love of
his life, Mary, and his two children, he battles against the sea and
merciless sun. He’ll do whatever it takes to close the divide between
him and his family, even if it means risking being captured by the
Japanese. </span></i></p><p class="a-text-bold"><i><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic">Under the Java Moon</span><span class="a-text-bold">
highlights a little-known part of WWII history and the impact of war on
Indonesia, its people, and the more than 100,000 Dutch men, women, and
children who were funneled into prison camps and faced with the ultimate
fight for survival.</span></i> <br /></p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you read books about WWII, they typically focus on American, British, Japanese, and German people. This is the first time I've read a book about someone's experience in other countries. Having recently read "Unbroken," I expected to read about the brutality of the internment camps, and while it was indeed horrific, there seemed to be a bit more decency from some of the guards in Tjideng.
Being an adult in an internment camp would have been horrible enough, but I can't even imagine being a child in a horrible place like that. Children are naturally curious, exuberant, and trusting. It's difficult to imagine the lifelong trials that child have come from living your formative years like that.
At the same time, I was impressed by the resilience and determination that Mary and her children possessed. They took one day at a time, and constantly adapted as best as they could, in order to survive.
If you are fascinated by history, this is a story you need to read.</pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Andrea’s Review:</b></pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This book was very eye opening. I was not familiar with the Japanese occupation of the Netherlands East Indies. What a horrific experience for the Dutch prisoners. I was grateful it didn’t seem to be as brutal as some other experiences I’ve read about, but being told from a child’s perspective may have made it seem more tame. It was noted the parents often took punishments for things the children did.
This wasn’t a fast read for me, but I’m very grateful that Marie Vischer Elliott allowed her heartbreaking story to be told. It’s important to learn about the past to prevent these awful things from happening again.</pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Title: <i>Under the Java Moon</i><br />Author: Heather B. Moore<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: September 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639931538</span></span><br />Source: We received review copies from the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own. </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Under-Java-Moon-Novel-World/dp/1639931538/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=under+the+java+moon&qid=1693854421&sprefix=under+the+java+moon%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/under-the-java-moon?queryID=5f9b9141cf7d9418eef3eed79d9ac34d&variant_id=202339-hardcover">Deseret Book</a> <span style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></pre>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-17328990430754888812023-09-05T08:00:00.014-06:002023-09-05T08:00:00.152-06:00Book Review: Janitors School of Garbage by Tyler Whitesides<p style="text-align: left;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1674801939i/87556730.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="538" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1674801939i/87556730.jpg" width="215" /></a></b></div><center><b><i>Janitors School of Garbage </i><b>by Tyler Whitesides</b></b></center><p></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><b>Ordinary trash becomes extraordinary at the magical school of garbage—a summer school for young garbologists.</b><br /><br />Garbage has come to life as animated creatures called junklets and are wreaking havoc in elementary schools. Only the specially trained kids from the magical School of Garbage can stop the rise of the trash monsters. With the school’s magical janitorial supplies—brooms that can fly, toilet plungers that can reverse gravity, and mops that can capture anything in their strings—the ordinary becomes extraordinary.<br /><br />Landon Murphy discovers the undercover janitorial world when his soon-to-be-stepsister, Jade Shu, guides him through a magical portal at the bottom of a dumpster that leads to a fantastical landfill and the home of the School of Garbage, where she has secretly been a student for the last few years.<br /><br />Problems at home with his family make it hard for Landon to feel like he belongs anywhere, but he is quickly welcomed as a student at the intriguing school for wizard-like janitors. His class on the science of garbology is like being a crime-scene investigator, and every student gets to bond with one of three Servites—small, magical animals who exhale enchanted dust to help kids focus or be creative or have energy.<br /><br />Landon and Jade—along with allies from the original series—are tasked to take out the trash and figure out who—or what—is behind the mysterious garbage attacks and stop them before the entire world is literally trashed. </i><br /></p><p><b>Collin's Review:</b></p><p>As it has been many years since the last story in this series, I had forgotten much of what had happened in the series up to this point. However, as I read this excellent story, I quickly got back into the story. In this story, we get to know the next generation of young garbologists. The protagonist, Landon, and his "soon-to-be step-sister" Jade Shu have secretly joined the school of garbage, which is taught by some of the protagonists in the original series. Together they team up try to save the world from new garbage creatures out in the world attacking with garbage, called Junklets, as well as rogue Thingamajunks who are causing all sorts of havoc. This is a great story, and I learned a lot about the importance of teamwork. I highly recommend this book--especially to anyone who enjoyed the original series.</p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;">I haven't read any of the Janitors series, but my kids all have, and loved them. I was a bit concerned that I might be lost, but thankfully this story does well as a stand- alone. I do think that reading the original series would be good though.
Sometimes I have a hard time starting middle-grade fiction, but I'm not sure why, because I've rarely been disappointed when I do read that genre. This story grabbed my attention right away, and I took every opportunity I had to sit down and read.
The characters were all well-written, and the story line was engaging. I think the idea of hanging out in garbage is brilliant, although extremely gross... which makes it perfect for the middle grade reader. I look forward to reading more from this author.</pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;">Title: <i>Janitors School of Garbage</i><br />Author: Tyler Whitesides<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: September 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639931686</span></span><br />Source: We received review copies from the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own. </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Janitors-School-Garbage-Tyler-Whitesides/dp/1639931686/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LEPVMALIQYL5&keywords=school+of+garbage&qid=1693855189&sprefix=school+of+garbage%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/janitors-school-of-garbage?queryID=bd2455d046437de1853ae84dd6fdfb06&variant_id=202320-hardcover">Deseret Book</a> </pre><p></p>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18337786952098547265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-63357487371780135432023-08-23T09:00:00.001-06:002023-08-23T09:00:00.151-06:00Blog Tour: Crown and Serpent by Heather Frost<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSVd-RURFE_VP00sxQlIGwW8zFW1ji104gIj_GiGNmgi_tO9bTFQ0rcltCf-XC38yUx2gOupfx1SnHZd7k-sL7Cfqg7NmdFVYq4aecn855G-LZV8E1DBiYNbcWbaFRUKKnh9WPsPNEDhJw_ADuvxWxHIOIJGqDyshWMPW9PgjzIb3jnpFehEzZRrpd6yw/s1338/Crown%20&%20Serpent%20-%20Blog%20Tour%20Banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1338" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSVd-RURFE_VP00sxQlIGwW8zFW1ji104gIj_GiGNmgi_tO9bTFQ0rcltCf-XC38yUx2gOupfx1SnHZd7k-sL7Cfqg7NmdFVYq4aecn855G-LZV8E1DBiYNbcWbaFRUKKnh9WPsPNEDhJw_ADuvxWxHIOIJGqDyshWMPW9PgjzIb3jnpFehEzZRrpd6yw/w400-h204/Crown%20&%20Serpent%20-%20Blog%20Tour%20Banner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic"><b>All she wanted . . .</b></span></i></p><p><i><span>Seventeen-year-old
Iris Winn loves her quiet life with her father, studying the poisons
that fascinate them both. But after his sudden death, Iris is now the
ward of her estranged aunt and uncle. In order to claim her inheritance,
she must live in the capital city of Lenzen for one year. While there,
she must attend parties, balls, and participate in every other vapid
thing the elite of Ryden value. Iris doesn’t care about learning their
rules or joining their ranks–her only goal is to endure the next year.
Then she meets Prince Henri Kaelin.</span></i></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic"><b>Everything they demanded . . .</b></span></i></p><p><i><span>Every
young woman in Lenzen wants Henri–except for Iris. Unfortunately, the
prince only has eyes for her. The king has decreed that Henri must
choose a bride before his birthday, and Iris is determined it won’t be
her. Dodging a prince’s focused attention while placating her relatives
and the rest of Ryden’s high society is exhausting–and more dangerous
than Iris could have ever imagined. She is about to learn that not all
games are innocent, and some smiles are more lethal than poison.
Luckily, Iris is a quick study, and this is a game she is determined to
win.</span></i></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic">She would take it all.</span></i></p><p><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic"><b>Excerpt:</b></span></p><p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal">Iris stood on the cushioned pedestal in the center of the
dressmaker’s workspace, which was located in the back of the dress shop.
Incense burned in the corner, smothering the room with the scent of roses and
making Iris’s nose itch.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">She’d been in Lenzen for a week now, and already it felt
like an eternity. Her first dinner with Lady Griffin went as expected, and
though her uncle gave her a sympathetic look, he said nothing as the haughty
woman proceeded to pick Iris apart.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Since that night, Iris had had the misfortune of having tea
with Lady Griffin, and she was at the dress shop with the woman now. Thank the
fates Lady Griffin had wandered to the front of the shop to gossip with some
other ladies who had entered. Anora had gone with her, leaving Iris alone with
the seamstress.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lillin had a music lesson, so they’d left her at home.
Frankly, Iris was grateful for the break. Her cousin was always close and her
smiles were so sharp they hurt to look at. Every night, Iris fell into bed
utterly drained. She missed having time alone with her thoughts. She missed her
home, and her father’s gardens, and his workroom. She missed Zev.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">She missed her father.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Her heart clenched. She must have stiffened, because the
seamstress shot her a concerned look. The woman was on her knees before Iris,
pinning the hem of a dark blue gown. Something in the submissiveness of the
pose reminded Iris of the way the servants at home had always deferred to her,
even when she was a child.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">She missed that quiet deference. No one at home had ever
tried to control her. Her father had raised her with freedom, and she’d never
realized what a gift that was. The man may have had his failings—especially
when it came to his obsession for his wife—but he had raised Iris to be strong
and independent. And, perhaps in some ways, his occasional distant manner had
made her even stronger. She had always relied on herself and no other.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the end, she supposed that was the point of parents; to
create children strong enough to survive a harsh world. To set them on the path
they were destined to walk, and arm them with the skills they needed to excel.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Continue,” Iris told the seamstress, who still looked
questioningly up at her.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The woman returned to her pinning without a word.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Iris looked beyond the woman, toward her aunt and Lady
Griffin. They were too far away to make out their words, but she could hear
their tone. They were jovial as they spoke to the other ladies. The only time
Anora’s pleasant mask faltered was when she pointed out Iris. Curious eyes
raked over Iris, assessing and calculative.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It wasn’t long before the women dismissed themselves and the
group parted ways. While Anora and Lady Griffin moved to the corner to inspect
more fabrics, the other three women drifted farther into the shop, which
brought them closer to Iris.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Their heads were ducked toward each other and their voices
were pitched low, but the furtive glances sent Iris’s way made it all too clear
they were talking about her.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">She strained her ears without looking at them, hoping they
would come a little closer.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“. . . such a shame she took after her father. Her mother
was so beautiful, and she had a vibrant personality.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“You knew her mother?”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Yes, we were childhood friends. But then she left Lenzen
and never returned. Some have claimed Thelin Winn locked her up.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“No!”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“I’ve heard the same,” a new voice chimed in. “I also heard
Verity was a troubled child.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“She had her moods, certainly,” the first woman said at
once. “But she was always a good friend to me.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“It’s a shame she died so young,” the second woman
whispered. “She didn’t have time to raise her own child. And you heard Lady
Griffin—the girl isn’t prepared for entering society. It wasn’t right of her
father to keep her locked up in Rew, with no proper education, and no woman’s
attention.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Iris’s hands fisted at her sides. She wanted to say
something—defend her father, and denounce any kind thing they tried to say
about her mother—but she held her tongue. Better to listen and learn what sorts
of people she would be living around for the next year, and know what they
thought about her.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“It is a shame,” the first woman agreed. “Iris Winn won’t
survive long in court. Not if she’s as bad off as Lady Griffin said.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“She certainly looks severe, doesn’t she? I’ve never seen a
young woman look so somber.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“She did just bury her father,” the one with the deepest
voice said. She hadn’t spoken as much, but Iris didn’t consider her any sort of
ally.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Of course,” the first woman was quick to acknowledge. “But
that won’t give her an excuse at her first ball when she’s unable to dance
properly.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“If she’s even asked,” the second one snorted. “She’s
nothing like the girls the young men here are used to. She’s . . . odd. I can
see it at a glance, and the young men will, too.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Well, at least we can tell Lady Rine not to worry; her
twins are of age, and when she heard Iris was coming to Lenzen, she feared none
of the young men in court would look at her girls because of the novelty of
someone new.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Oh yes, I don’t think Lady Rine—or anyone else—should worry
on that score. Iris Winn won’t be stealing any eligible young man’s attention.”</p><p><b>Review:</b></p><p>Possible slight spoiler alert for this review, so just be aware...</p><p><br /></p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have to admit, when I started this book, I was kind of hesitant, because I really didn't want to feel bad for Iris, or find out that she is the way she is because of how she was treated as a child. She is completely psychotic, and I didn't want my feelings for her to change.
Well, I'm happy to say that my feelings are still the same. She is still the same ruthless, evil person we love to hate. But I did enjoy getting to know her back story.
And I was, in a little way, rooting for things to go her way. (In the beginning.) But that would have completely changed this entire series, and we can't have that, because this series is excellent!
So, if you love to hate Iris and Henri like I do, don't be afraid to read this book. It is just as captivating as all the other books in the series, and the author does a great job at bringing all of the characters to life, even the minor ones.</pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Giveaway:</b></pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><a href="https://www.heatherfrost.com/post/crown-serpent-media-tour-schedule" style="white-space: normal;">https://www.heatherfrost.com/post/crown-serpent-media-tour-schedule</a><span style="white-space: normal;"></span></pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;">Title: <i>Crown and Serpent</i><br />Author: Heather Frost<br />Publisher: Self Published<br />Published: August 2023 <br />ASIN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>B0C4NM5J7K</span></span><br />Source: I received an e-copy from the author. All opinions expressed are my own. </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purchase: <a href="https://mybook.to/EWKdD6">Here</a> </pre>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-59172011888465549032023-08-15T09:00:00.002-06:002023-09-13T23:07:09.472-06:00Book Review: The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gQ0cYrl2L.jpg" style="max-height: 1000px; max-width: 682px;" width="273" /> <br /></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold"><b>Juniper Berry knows how to handle bobcats,
bears, and mountain lions, but can she survive the toughest predator of
all―middle school?</b></span></i></p><p><i><span> Eleven-year-old Juniper Berry
lives with her family deep in the wild woods. Living off the grid is
pretty exciting, but her happy life in the wild ends abruptly when her
younger brother gets sick, and they move to the city to be closer to the
hospital. Juniper and her older sister end up living with cousins they
hardly know and attending public school for the first time, which is
harder to navigate than the wild woods ever were. Juniper feels like a
wolf cub separated from her pack. </span></i></p><p><i><span> As the
hospital bills for her brother start piling up, Juniper knows they’ll
need to be paid before the family can go back to the woods, so she
decides to make enough money to help out. With her cousin Alayna’s
support, Juniper starts posting videos filled with her wisdom from the
woods, hoping to get a following. But what if it doesn’t work? What if
the bills never get paid? Not going home to the wild is Juniper’s worst
nightmare. While she’s stuck in the city, she might as well make the
most of it, like sticking up for Alayna, who’s being bullied by her
supposed friends, for starters. </span></i></p><p><i><span class="a-text-italic">The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry</span><span>
is a story about perseverance when faced with difficult and unfamiliar
challenge, belonging and finding your identity, compassion for others,
and learning that our differences can sometimes be our strengths.</span></i></p><p><b>Rorie’s Review:</b></p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking at "typical" life through the eyes of someone who has never lived it before was fascinating. Imagine having never seen, much less used any of the modern conveniences that we take for granted, such as refrigerators and cell phones. Now imagine being suddenly thrown into this new life with these new things, and having everyone mock you for not understanding their way of life.
That is Juniper Berry's life, and as can be expected, she doesn't adjust very well. She loved her life off the grid, and hates being in "society." She knows she's smart, and very capable, but every day someone makes her feel like she's less than, simply because she doesn't fit in.
Juniper's journey to make peace with her new normal is captivating, heartbreaking, and heartwarming. A definite read for all ages.</pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Andrea’s Review:</b></pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great story with a touching message. I would hope the kids (or adults) who read this would come away with a better understanding that people who are different from us have a lot to offer. We should be kind, helpful, and try to get to know people and understand them.
Juniper Berry was an entertaining character. It was refreshing that she didn’t want to change to be like everyone else. I loved how she was willing to sacrifice to help her family.</pre><p>Title: <i>The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry</i><br />Author: Chad Morris & Shelly Brown<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: August 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>163993099X</span></span><br />Source: We received review copies from the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Journey-Juniper-Berry/dp/163993099X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=wild+journey+of+juniper+berry&qid=1691698670&sprefix=wild+journey+%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/the-wild-journey-of-juniper-berry?queryID=68991a8886634b2515c979f0b5767a88&variant_id=200840-hardcover">Deseret Book</a> <br /></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-76729500057902837182023-08-08T09:00:00.001-06:002023-08-08T09:00:00.157-06:00Book Review: The Art of Love and Lies by Rebecca Anderson<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fKe5BoO1L.jpg" style="max-height: 1000px; max-width: 647px;" width="259" /><b> <br /></b></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span class="a-text-italic">Manchester, England, 1857</span></i></p><p><i><span>
Rosanna Hawkins is one of Manchester’s finest artists, even though no
one knows her name. She reproduces “parlor versions” of classic
masterpieces with near-perfect precision, which her employer then sells
to the emerging upper-middle class families. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
When the largest art exhibition ever to be held in England opens in
Manchester, Rosanna is excited to visit. She meets the handsome
Inspector Martin Harrison, who is head of security, and is immediately
intrigued by his charm, confidence, and portrait-worthy good looks. The
two spend many a flirtatious afternoon exploring the exhibition hall,
discussing art, and sharing their secret hopes. Rosanna dreams of
painting something original and meaningful, and Martin hopes to one day
shed the shadow of his father’s notorious past. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
But when they discover the theft of some of the paintings―and all the
evidence points to Rosanna―she must convince Inspector Harrison she is
innocent and proposes a plan to capture the real art thief. </span></i></p><p><i><span> It is a daring race to catch the criminal before he disappears with the most priceless piece in the collection―Michaelangelo’s </span><span class="a-text-italic">The Manchester Madonna</span><span>.
If Rosanna and Inspector Harrison fail, not only will the painting be
lost forever but so will their chance to paint their own happily ever
after.</span></i> <br /></p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;">While I know very little about art, and definitely don't have a talent for it at all (even my stick figures tend to look a bit deranged,) I enjoyed this story. I was able to put myself at the Art Treasures Exhibition, and walk around, viewing the different artwork - except, in my mind, it was nature/landscape scenes, since that's what I love looking at. </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;">Aside from the art show part of the story, I enjoyed watching the relationship with Martin and Rosanna grow. I did feel it was a bit on the insta-love side, which did detract from their relationship a bit. Maybe that was necessary for the story to move on as it did though. </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap;">The catching of the criminal was written very well, and I think that may have been my favorite part of the story.<span style="white-space: normal;"> <br /></span></pre><p><b>Andrea's Review:</b></p><p>It took me awhile to get into this story. There wasn’t much action
initially, and I read a few chapters here and there when I had time. The
pace and excitement picked up about half way through though, and I
finished the rest in an afternoon. <br /><br />Rosanna wasn’t your typical
female in England in the mid-1800s. She was unusually independent for
her station, but I appreciated her boldness. Although I don’t have
artistic talent, the author’s descriptions brought Rosanna’s artwork to
life in my mind.<br /><br />Martin had daddy issues and strove to be the
most upright person he could be because of those issues. I would have
enjoyed a bit more backstory for Martin, but found him to be likable and
a good fit for Rosanna. </p><p>Title: <i>The Art of Love and Lies</i><br />Author: Rebecca Anderson<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: August 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639931082</span></span><br />Source: We received review copies from the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own.</p><p>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Lies-Proper-Romance-Victorian/dp/1639931082/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+art+of+love+and+lies+rebecca+anderson&qid=1690732620&sprefix=the+art+of+love+and+lies%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/the-art-of-love-and-lies?queryID=536044169b480b82b7e85faa920d2946&variant_id=200851-paperback">Deseret Book</a> <br /></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-13142997865472216042023-08-01T09:00:00.006-06:002023-08-01T09:00:00.138-06:00Swimming in a Sea of Stars by Julie Wright<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nIy4CqkiL.jpg" style="max-height: 1000px; max-width: 682px;" width="273" /> <br /></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold"><b>A single kindness can save a life.</b></span></i></p><p><i><span class="a-text-italic">Journal entry: Heading to school. I know what everyone will say. There goes the girl who tried to kill herself.</span></i></p><p><i><span>
Addison is no stranger to feeling stressed, insecure, and sad. Her
therapist recommended she keep a journal to help her understand those
feelings better, which she really needs today. It’s her first day back
to school, several weeks after she survived her suicide attempt. She
knows there are rumors about why she did it: A lousy home life?
Bullying? Heartbreak? None of them are true, but it doesn’t matter
because Addison still feels like she’s drowning. She still holds secrets
she’s not ready to share. </span></i></p><p><i><span> During the school day, Addison encounters four other students struggling with their own secrets: </span></i></p><p><i><span>
Booker is anxious about seeing Addison. They were sort of a couple
until he tried to kiss her. She fled and then tried to end her life.
Those two things couldn’t be related, could they? </span></i></p><p><i><span> Celia feels trapped by her mother’s abusive boyfriend. She can guess why Addison did what she did. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
Damion is TikTok-famous and thinks befriending Addison could boost his
followers. But what no one knows is he needs the world to remember him
since his sick mom doesn’t anymore. </span></i></p><p><i><span> Avery is
considered a loner and doesn’t know Addison, but they have neighboring
lockers. With Avery’s older brother in jail for dealing drugs, Avery is
desperate for meaningful human connection. </span></i></p><p><i><span class="a-text-italic">Swimming in a Sea of Stars</span><span>
is a poignant and gripping novel about how we’re all interconnected,
like the stars in the night sky that form constellations and map out the
universe, and if even one star goes missing, the effect is profound.</span></i></p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>This book was really hard for me to put down. I was very thankful for time spent sitting in doctor's offices, so that I had extra time to just sit and read this. I was hooked from the very first sentence, and the story kept me engaged the entire time.<br />It's not a very happy story - there are a lot of hard things that the 5 different teenagers are dealing with - but it is presented in a way that isn't too dark and draining. And it shows that there is always hope, and that reaching out to others, no matter what you might be going through, can not only help the other person, but it can help you heal as well.<br /><br />***************Possible Spoiler Alert below*******************************************<br /><br /><br /><br />I appreciated that this story didn't end with unicorns and rainbows and all problems solved. That isn't realistic, and probably would have cheapened the story for me. Instead, the book ends with hope. Hope and light and healing. I'm going to recommend this book to all of my children, in hopes that they can be one of those people who notices the people around them, and reaches out to those who are in danger of getting lost in the cracks. </p><p><b>Andrea's Review:</b></p><p>Excellent story that focuses on some very difficult topics. It was so
important to read the point of view from several teens, and to see how
little actions can make a huge difference for good. There were many acts
of bravery that helped others to not feel alone. I wanted more at the
end to see how things turned out, but overall it was a great book with a
very important message. <br /></p><p>Title: <i>Swimming in a Sea of Stars</i><br />Author: Julie Wright<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: August 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639931015</span></span><br />Source: We received review copies from the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own.</p><p>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Swimming-Sea-Stars-Julie-Wright/dp/1639931015/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=swimming+in+a+sea+of+stars&qid=1690730244&sprefix=swimming+in+a+%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/swimming-in-a-sea-of-stars?queryID=ce80f846f8e5b0badcb1e6f91fb371c3&variant_id=200843-hardcover">Deseret Book </a><br /></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-33892218779418088132023-07-31T09:00:00.002-06:002023-08-01T20:20:48.483-06:00Book Review: The Official Fablehaven Cookbook by Brandon and Cherie Mull<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91T5lbTJ2bL.jpg" style="max-height: 2560px; max-width: 2176px;" width="340" /> <br /></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><b><span class="a-text-bold">Includes an original, never-before-published story about the Fablehaven woodland brownies by #1 </span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic">New York Times</span><span class="a-text-bold"> best-selling author Brandon Mull</span></b></i></p><p><i><span>
The Fablehaven house brownies are known for coming into the kitchen at
night and baking delightful treats as a surprise for caretakers and
their guests. Now, Fablehaven fans can enjoy nearly fifty wondrous
recipes inspired by the world of Fablehaven. Each recipe includes a
Fablehaven origin story and full-color food photography. Enjoy a
selection of magical crafts like Wizard Slime and Vanessa’s Invisible
Ink. Bonus: also includes a few of Brandon Mull’s favorite desserts. </span></i></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold">Wondrous Recipes Include:</span></i></p><ul class="a-unordered-list a-vertical"><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Fairy Toast</span></span></i></li><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Muriel’s Pretzel Knots</span></span></i></li><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Ogre Stew</span></span></i></li><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Bubda’s Sloppy Guac</span></span></i></li><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Calico Bread</span></span></i></li><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Lena’s Loaded Crepes</span></span></i></li><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Bracken’s Unicorn Shakes</span></span></i></li><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Zombie Cake Eyeballs</span></span></i></li><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Dragon Egg Cupcakes</span></span></i></li><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Goblin Glop Trifle </span></span></i></li><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Tanu’s Bottled-Up Emotions</span></span></i></li><li><i><span class="a-list-item"><span>Singing Sisters Bubbling Brew</span></span></i> <br /></li></ul><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>My kids and I all love the Fablehaven series, so I was excited to be given the chance to try out this cookbook. The two recipes I've tried so far have been hits. My kids all agreed that the Ogre Stew tasted better than the recipe I usually use for White Chicken Chili, and who doesn't like chocolate chips in their banana bread? I'm planning on having my kids each pick a different recipe from the book to help me cook, and then we can vote on our favorite.</p><p>As for the cookbook itself, it's very well put together. I always love cookbooks that have pictures of what the food is supposed to look like. It's a lot easier for me to skip over a recipe that doesn't have a picture. The book is high quality, and seems like it will last through multiple uses. The story at the beginning and all of the descriptions for each recipe are a nice touch as well. </p><p>Collin’s Review:</p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-dc7caf8e-7fff-6780-edb9-e850fda6799c" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This was one of my favorite books I have reviewed yet. . .And certainly my first cookbook review. The reason? Mostly because of how much my children enjoyed it.</span></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-dc7caf8e-7fff-6780-edb9-e850fda6799c" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This cookbook has a great story to introduce it, as well as lots of wonderful recipes. Every time I got the book out to try to make a few of the recipes, so that I could review it, my children would take it, and I couldn't get it back for several hours. They each bookmarked their favorite recipes that they wanted to make and do. Even my youngest, who can't read yet, loves the pictures that accompany each recipe. They also enjoyed the story about the missing brownies, and making connections with each of the recipes and the characters from the Fablehaven series that they could remember. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once I was able to steal the book back from my children, I also enjoyed everything about this cookbook. While I haven't yet tried to make all of the recipes, my favorite that I have made so far is the Zombie Cake Eyeballs. From this recipe: "IF AFTER Making THIS recipe you hear spectral voices, there are only three possibilities: 1. Your sibling is playing a prank on you. 2. You're baking in a graveyard. 3. You're a shadow charmer. If you are a shadow charmer, try coaxing these Zombie Cake Eyeballs into serving you."</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That was fun to make, and even more fun to eat. I love the variety of the recipes, everything from breakfast, to lunch, to snacks, to drinks--and even crafts(now I know how to make kinetic sand). Many of the recipes are classics that I have loved for years(though with a Fablehaven twist to each of them), others are things that I have never tried before. All of them are very delicious. Many of these will make excellent foods for a Halloween themed party. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The only thing that I found that was missing from these fun recipes is that they don't include anything that talks about how much each recipe yields. . .Some make a single serving (such as Dale's Fairy Milk), while others make enough for an entire party (for example The Zombie Cake Eyeballs recipe that I mentioned above). With a big family, I often found myself guessing if I needed to double (or triple) the recipe or not.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Even with that minor problem, I highly recommend this cookbook.</span></p><p>Title: <i>The Official Fablehaven Cookbook</i><br />Author: Brandon and Cherie Mull<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: August 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639930892</span></span><br />Source: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.</p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-14372489212139873622023-06-06T09:00:00.013-06:002023-06-06T09:00:00.143-06:00Book Review: Along a Breton Shore by Arlem Hawks<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OmpZIIrTL.jpg" style="max-height: 1000px; max-width: 662px;" width="265" /><b> <br /></b></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold"><b>A soldier and a young woman, on opposite sides
of the revolution, must run for their lives across a war-torn France in
this gripping novel of friendship, love, and survival.</b></span></i></p><p><i><span class="a-text-italic">France, 1794</span></i></p><p><i><span>
Maxence Étienne, a soldier for the République, believes fiercely in the
revolution that is bringing liberty to France. But even though the
monarchy has fallen and Maxence is part of a great cause, he is still
searching for a place to belong. </span></i></p><p><i><span> Armelle
Bernard is a young woman from Breton whose father was sentenced to death
for hiding counterrevolutionaries. She decides to confront the priest
who betrayed her father, and as the conflict escalates, she herself is
ordered to be executed―an order to be carried out by Maxence. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
Maxence has seen his share of violence and bloodshed, but he also
carries a tragic secret and can’t bring himself to carry out his
assignment. In allowing Armelle to escape, he is forced to combat a
fellow soldier, who dies in the struggle. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
Though Armelle and Maxence are strangers and on opposite sides of the
revolution, they find themselves united as fugitives of the new
republic. Now they must find a way to trust each other as they search
for a path to peace, and to freedom.</span></i></p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>Not gonna lie, I did not like Maxence in "Beyond the Lavender Fields."
He did not come across as a good person at all. This story showed me
that there is usually more to a person than what they show on the
outside.</p><p>Aside from the confusing French names, words, and phrases (I
am thankful for the pronunciation guide at the beginning, but the words
still don't flow from my brain), this was a very captivating story.
After finishing the first book in this series, I did a little bit of
research into the French Revolution. While reading this book, I was very
tempted to do more research. I know that a historical novel is
well-written when I want to keep pausing my reading to look up
information about what is happening in the book.</p><p>This definitely
isn't a "love at first sight" kind of story. It takes quite a while to
get there, in fact, which is great for me. I tend to love the getting
there part more than the actual romance part.<br />This is a very well-written story, and I highly recommend it.</p><p><b>Andrea’s Review:</b></p><p>When I first started reading this book I felt like I’d read it before. Then I realized it was a sequel and it was just the setting and some familiar characters that made it feel that way. Reading the first book would help enhance the backstory but this could be read on its own. </p><p>It took awhile for me to finish it, but I think that was mostly due to a very slow start with the over abundance of French words. I completely understand using French names for characters and locations in a book like this, but it makes for a halting and almost textbook-like feel when you have to flip back and forth to the definitions and pronunciation guide multiple times on a page. Thankfully that eased up quite a bit as the story went on, and I could focus on the story instead of individual words.</p><p>I enjoyed the relationship between Arnelle and Max. Their rough start and how they pushed each other’s buttons made for an entertaining relationship. I also liked how several relationships were mended or developed when the characters were able to look past a different political view and see how they had other things in common.</p><p>Title: <i>Along a Breton Shore</i><br />Author: Arlem Hawks<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: June 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639931074</span></span><br />Source: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.</p><p>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Along-Breton-Shore-Arlem-Hawks/dp/1639931074/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FXJCBXQRCIFS&keywords=along+a+breton+shore&qid=1685284440&sprefix=along+a+breton+shore%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/along-a-breton-shore?queryID=33eff8230bfee0a1023e44d9f9ff9b8b&variant_id=200852-hardcover">Deseret Book</a> <br /></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-48337301776310013362023-05-15T13:38:00.000-06:002023-05-15T13:38:07.479-06:00Blog Tour: No Matter What by K.M. Frost<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgol9s6QRAibsWKBOrIQygfFuRvxi6S0HQKW_yjw2RDXTE80sq_8m3fTYFm7tKPhSZqlfOzqbBL5qee8u0V7nprhpgs_Nj4TbbXOs_XViP3KTxIsnVtPggNWi96UJ4zB5O2573u6EmiQuu4Pp9ui-crk_E4JxZvFQX0PxQgguXABXiAAuXXV8FbpOdo3w/s1920/Blog%20Tour%20Banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="1920" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgol9s6QRAibsWKBOrIQygfFuRvxi6S0HQKW_yjw2RDXTE80sq_8m3fTYFm7tKPhSZqlfOzqbBL5qee8u0V7nprhpgs_Nj4TbbXOs_XViP3KTxIsnVtPggNWi96UJ4zB5O2573u6EmiQuu4Pp9ui-crk_E4JxZvFQX0PxQgguXABXiAAuXXV8FbpOdo3w/w640-h160/Blog%20Tour%20Banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><b>Book Description:</b><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-995f45a7-7fff-799d-7857-fc00ecc4b359" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><i style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mason’s life is far from perfect, but it turns out it can get worse. When his mom ends up in prison, he’s shipped off to the middle of nowhere. Apparently he’s got grandparents—parents of the father he knows nothing about. Mason’s not interested in bonding with these newfound grandparents. He just wants to survive until his eighteenth birthday so he can escape this backwater town and finally be free.</span></i></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><i style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Emily is struggling to keep what’s left of her family from falling apart after a horrible accident stole her mom. She has enough on her plate with mothering her younger siblings and protecting a secret that could destroy everything, when she runs into Mason—literally. Her life doesn’t need more complications, and this distractingly attractive, clearly damaged boy promises nothing but trouble. Still, she can’t help but be drawn to him.</span></i></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><i style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mason and Emily are opposites in nearly every way, but neither can deny the attraction between them. Mason knows he isn’t good enough for her, and Emily knows she should stay away, but that doesn’t stop the pull they feel toward each other. Their tentative relationship is threatened when Mason is put in the crosshairs of the local gang and the town sheriff. Mason and Emily will have to decide what they really want—and if they’re willing to fight for it.</span></i></p><p><b>Excerpt:</b></p><div>EMILY (POV)</div><div>We spread out, for the most part working in
pairs since it was easier as a team. Mason, not surprisingly, went to
the farthest post and began working alone. And with his earbuds firmly
in place, he effectively cut himself off from the world.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>A
tug on my ponytail brought my attention around to Jake, who stood
grinning down at me. Brian and Evan stood beside him. “Hey, Em.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>“What was that for?”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>“I
said your name twice,” he said, folding his arms across his broad
chest. “You must have been distracted.” His eyes flicked over my
shoulder, toward Mason.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>I followed his gaze, watching Mason work for a moment. “You should go talk to him. You know, as president of the service club.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>The boys shared meaningful looks but didn’t say anything.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>“What?” I demanded, not appreciating their expressions. “He’s not going to turn axe murderer on you.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>“I’d rather not take my chances,” Evan muttered, and the other two mumbled their agreement.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>I settled my hands on my hips and scowled. “What is that supposed to mean?”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>They
shared another look, and then Jake leaned toward me, his eyes locked on
mine. “It means we don’t want to get mixed up with someone like him.
And neither should you.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>“Someone
like him?” The words came out sharper than I’d intended, but I didn’t
try to soften them. “You don’t know anything about him.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>“I
know he was arrested with Horace, so obviously he’s involved with the
White Snakes. He was probably missing his old gang from Chicago and
looking for a replacement.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>I’d
heard about the arrest, too—everyone in town had. As for him being in a
gang . . . that just didn’t fit with what I knew and had observed about
Mason. I frowned at the guys in front of me, though I directed my next
words to Jake. “So you’re basing everything off of second-hand rumors?”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>Jake’s
clear blue eyes narrowed. “We don’t know why he’s here, or what kinds
of things he did back in Chicago, but I’d be willing to bet that wasn’t
the first time he’s been arrested.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>He
was probably right. After hearing the story of how Mason had met his
friend Leo, it was clear he’d lived on the dangerous side. But that
didn’t mean Mason was dangerous, or that he didn’t deserve a new start.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>Jake’s tense expression loosened, and he put his hand on my shoulder. “Some people are just lost causes. That’s not your fault.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>I
shook off his hand. “I believe in letting people show their true
colors, not assigning colors to them.” I turned on my heel, ready to
march away.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>“Em, wait.” The words
were almost a sigh, and I dared to hope Jake was going to apologize.
When I looked back, his face had tightened again, and his eyes were on
something behind me—probably Mason. “Stay where I can see you.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>I didn’t dignify that with a response, just headed down the fence line toward Mason.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>He
didn’t notice me approaching, totally lost in his music and the work of
putting the fence together. I was only a few feet away when a sharp
curse burned my ears. Mason jerked his hand—his bare hand—back from the
barbed wire. A collection of cuts and stabs covered his skin, blood
welling from the newest one near his thumb.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>My heart squeezed with sympathy. “Oh, Mason.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>He
whipped toward me, blue eyes flashing a challenge. When he met my gaze,
though, he seemed to relax. He swiped his hand against his jeans and
frowned at the barbed wire clenched in his other fist. “What? Is it
wrong?”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>“No,” I hurried to assure.
“The fence looks great.” My attention shifted back to his abused hand,
and I winced. “I guess you didn’t get the message about the gloves. I’m
so sorry. I should have thought to bring extras, just in case.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>He shook his head and went back to work. “It’s fine.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>But it wasn’t. I quickly pulled off my gloves and held them out to him. “Here. I don’t need them to hold the post.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>He ignored the gloves. “Really, I’m fine.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>“Mason.”
I used the tone of voice that always got Ben and Lisa’s attention. It
was my imitation of a ‘mom’ voice, and it worked on Mason, too. He
turned his head toward me, and I gave him a stern look. “Take the
gloves.”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>He frowned, looking kind
of exasperated, but he took the gloves. While he slipped them onto his
hands, I stepped closer and steadied the thick wooden post. Without a
word, he started twisting the barbed wire again.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>He
worked in silence for a minute, and I tracked the motions of his hands
as he carefully wound the barbed wire around the post. I appreciated the
way the muscles down his arms rolled and bunched with the movement. It
was obvious he’d never done this before, but his determination to do it
right was unmistakable. That silent dedication was unexpected and
impressive.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>As much as I was
enjoying watching him, my cheeks were starting to prickle with
embarrassing warmth, and I definitely didn’t want him to notice my
staring or my blush. Plus, I wanted to get him talking again. I said the
first thing to pop into my head. “I’m sorry you didn’t get the memo to
bring gloves. Jake sent a group text reminding everyone, but I don’t
think anyone has your number . . .”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>“That would make it difficult to contact me,” he said, eyes on his work.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>My
lips twitched at the nonchalant response. “Yeah, a bit. So why don’t
you give me your number so I can let you know next time you need to
bring gloves?” My heart choked, like it couldn’t believe I’d just said
that. My brain couldn’t believe it either. Heat bled into my face.</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>Mason
didn’t miss a beat, though. “Or I could just always bring a pair of
gloves. Then I wouldn’t need a reminder.” His eyes skipped to mine, and I
saw a spark of amusement in their blue depths. Somehow, that made me
both more and less embarrassed. I gave him my best exasperated look,
though a smile was fighting to break free. He looked like he was
fighting his own smile. After another stubborn moment of silence—and an
insistent look from me—he broke. Scrubbing sweat from his forehead, he
rattled off his number. </div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>I hurried to put it into my phone, then tossed him a smirk. “Was that so bad?”</div><div><br clear="none" /></div><div>He just cocked an eyebrow and didn’t answer.</div><div> </div><div><b>About the Author:</b></div><div> </div><div><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-0580e4d8-7fff-ea55-ba8f-49afd60ab9a2" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">K.M. Frost was brought up surrounded by books, and has loved stories of all kinds her whole life. Romance, comedy, and fantasy are some of her favorite genres to write, read, and watch. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, traveling, and graphic design.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">K.M. Frost lives in Northern Utah, and is the author of the YA sweet contemporary romance, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No Matter What</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and the YA dystopian trilogy, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reality Dreamers.</span> <br /></div><p></p><p>Title: <i>No Matter What</i><br />Author: K.M. Frost<br />Publisher: Kimberly Frost<br />Published: May 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>979-8987820018</span></span></p><p><span class="a-list-item"><span>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/No-Matter-What-K-M-Frost/dp/B0C526KKXL/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=no+matter+what+km+frost&qid=1684179230&sprefix=no+matter+what+km%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1">Amazon </a></span></span></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-90088812894629296852023-05-09T09:00:00.001-06:002023-05-09T09:00:00.304-06:00Book Review: Beauty Reborn by Elizabeth Lowham<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61i+lXGYE0L.jpg" style="max-height: 1000px; max-width: 682px;" width="273" /><b> <br /></b></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold"><b>Fantasy and reality collide in this retelling of “Beauty and the Beast” about a young woman’s heroic quest to save herself.</b></span></i></p><p><i><span>
Beauty’s life is the stuff of fairy tales. The youngest in her family,
Beauty isn’t trying to catch Stephan’s eye. He is the lord baron’s heir,
well above her family’s modest station, but when he kisses her hand at a
party, Beauty is swept away by his charm, his wit, and his passionate
declarations of love. </span></i></p><p><i><span> Hearts can be
untamable creatures, especially when touched by the fires of first love,
and Beauty doesn’t see the truth of Stephan’s intentions until it is
too late. Until he stops asking for Beauty’s love―and simply takes it
from her one night despite her refusal. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
Beauty locks away the secret of what happened to her, and when her
father emerges from the enchanted forest with a stolen rose in his hand
and the tale of a vicious beast on his breath, Beauty seizes the chance
to run as far from Stephan as possible. </span></i></p><p><i><span> She
has some experience with beasts, after all. Certainly the one in the
forest couldn’t be any worse than the one she’s already encountered. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
Breaking the Beast’s curse might be the key to discovering her own path
to healing―and finding the courage to allow herself to feel reborn.</span></i></p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>I must apologize to my family for nearly completely ignoring them yesterday, because I was completely involved in this story and didn't want to stop reading. And yes, it was a one-dayer. I generally enjoy fairy tale retellings, so I was excited to read this book. The prologue kind of threw me off though, because it was very vague and made me worried that the entire story would be like that. I always get annoyed when past issues are hinted at, but never fully explained in a story. Thankfully, this book did not end up being that way. The full story did come out, just not all at once.</p><p>Before I started reading the book, I was unaware that this deals with sexual assault. I think the author handles that part of the story in the perfect way, and does a very good job of showing the reader how much that can affect the victim's entire life. </p><p>Having Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" running through my head while reading this book, I kept comparing the two. There are a lot of differences, but I liked them and felt that they worked well for this retelling. If you plan on reading this - and you really should - just plan on hanging out on your couch all day, because you won't want to put it down. </p><p>Title: <i>Beauty Reborn</i><br />Author: Elizabeth Lowham<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: May 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639931066</span></span><br />Source: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.</p><p>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Reborn-Elizabeth-Lowham/dp/1639931066/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682978183&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/beauty-reborn?queryID=9a5741540a2bf3369c3e70a4f1a26602&variant_id=200853-hardcover">Deseret Book</a> <br /></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-88591247522653239442023-05-02T09:00:00.002-06:002023-05-06T20:29:35.326-06:00Book Review: A Heart Worth Stealing by Joanna Barker<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zYt97FcVL.jpg" style="max-height: 1000px; max-width: 647px;" width="259" /> <br /></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span class="a-text-italic">Little Sowerby, England, 1802</span></i></p><p><i><span>
Miss Genevieve Wilde―a magistrate’s daughter and independent heiress―is
determined to meet life’s challenges all on her own, just as her late
father had taught her. So when her father’s pocket watch is stolen, she
will do anything to get it back, especially when the local authorities
prove incompetent. </span></i></p><p><i><span> Upon reading an
advertisement in the paper, she takes a chance and contacts a
thief-taker to find the watch. It’s a choice Ginny regrets when former
Bow Street officer Jack Travers arrives on her doorstep. He is
frustratingly flirtatious, irritatingly handsome, and entirely
unpredictable, and Ginny wonders if she’ll be able to resist such a man.
</span></i></p><p><i><span> But after Ginny discovers that the missing
watch is just a small part of a larger, more frightening plot against
her, she needs Jack’s help more than ever. To protect her home and her
reputation, the two enter into a risky charade―pretending Jack is her
cousin so he can begin his investigation, starting with the household
staff. As they work together to unravel the mystery, Ginny finds herself
falling fast for her charismatic thief-taker, leaving her heart in just
as much danger as her life.</span></i></p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>It's not too often that I read about independent heiresses in the Regency era, so it's a nice breath of fresh air when it does happen. (I still really enjoy the traditional Regency stories too, though.) Ginny is trying to prove to everyone that she can handle the estate just fine, and as a result, she tends to take too much on. I enjoyed watching her interactions with Jack, and watching her walls start to crumble as she came to the realization that she could still be strong and independent while accepting help.</p><p>Jack's character was wonderful. He had his own past that he was dealing with, but he was the quirky, humorous person that Ginny needed. Their story was sweet and, thankfully, not an insta-romance. I definitely prefer the build-up over instantly falling in "love."</p><p>This is a clean, quick read, and I definitely recommend it.</p><p><b>Andrea's Review:</b></p><p>Joanna Barker did an excellent job crafting this story and the characters. I felt a connection to Ginny right off. She was running her late father’s estate and struggled to be taken seriously by those around her. When her prize possession, her father’s pocket watch, disappeared from her study she tried getting help from the local authorities but they acted as though she was a silly female who must have lost it. Her best friend talked her into reaching out to a thief taker (an investigator) for help, and their journey in discovering who stole the watch and who was also causing issues on the estate was very entertaining. This is an excellent addition to the Proper Romance line. <br /></p><p>Title: <i>A Heart Worth Stealing</i><br />Author: Joanna Barker<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: May 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>163993104X</span></span><br />Source: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.</p><p>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Stealing-Proper-Romance-Regency/dp/163993104X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+heart+worth+stealing+joanna+barker&qid=1682977079&sprefix=a+heart+wor%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/a-heart-worth-stealing?queryID=a109943f8600a21de99eed44867992c2&variant_id=200850-paperback">Deseret Book</a> <br /></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-9496184825257914312023-04-17T17:47:00.000-06:002023-04-17T17:47:36.739-06:00Blog Tour: Royal Rebel by Heather Frost<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1O1k4gIMefwhAhYCMdym--cyjdG7xSzPmfwztJoXybdz_cFq7k7aZF2po517mz2OQQl_oXJizZIdRN78lARUHb8dyJSk2w6VcEBFYE0_DJ1ZeDnli-ydQjKKun4CxtnFoQv7hy2_OHJPhRSvsF9z1fUfigYpd5WeC9fl0t7AAZEwrDVVM2prULJGCg/s1338/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1338" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1O1k4gIMefwhAhYCMdym--cyjdG7xSzPmfwztJoXybdz_cFq7k7aZF2po517mz2OQQl_oXJizZIdRN78lARUHb8dyJSk2w6VcEBFYE0_DJ1ZeDnli-ydQjKKun4CxtnFoQv7hy2_OHJPhRSvsF9z1fUfigYpd5WeC9fl0t7AAZEwrDVVM2prULJGCg/w400-h204/thumbnail.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>Book Description:</b><p></p><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded" style="padding-bottom: 20px;"> <p><i><b><span class="a-text-bold">A PRINCE fighting to save a princess </span><span><br /></span><span class="a-text-bold">A SERJAH torn between duty and desire</span><span><br /></span><span class="a-text-bold">A PRINCESS willing to sacrifice everything</span><span><br /></span><span class="a-text-bold">A DECOY with nothing to lose</span><span><br /></span><span class="a-text-bold">A WORLD about to be torn apart</span></b></i></p><p><i><span>After
his father’s latest punishment, Grayson isn’t at his full strength.
Trapped in Ryden and surrounded by enemies, he knows escaping with Mia
will be more complicated than anticipated. Tyrell is determined to claim
Mia for himself, and Henri’s plans for the rest of Eyrinthia are more
horrific than Grayson ever imagined. Despite the increased danger, he
and Mia must return to Mortise and warn Desfan of what’s coming—even
though it may already be too late.</span></i></p><p><i><span>In Mortise, the
palace is still reeling from the brutal attack that left many dead and
even more wounded. Regardless of the chaos, Desfan is determined to
continue with his coronation. As serjan, he hopes to bring stability to
his country and solidify the peace with Devendra. But things in
Eyrinthia are always complicated. When Prince Liam reveals they may be
facing dangers from old enemies, Desfan will have to decide what kind of
ruler he will be.</span></i></p><p><i><span>Devastating news from home has
left Clare broken. Despite her heartache, she must once again be
Serene’s decoy when a terrifying report sends the princess on an
unexpected mission to Zennor. Left at the palace, Clare helps Desfan
build trust with the elite in Mortise while guarding a treasonous
secret. Because as her grief transforms into a burning desire for
vengeance, she is finally ready to embrace a new role—rebel.</span></i></p><p><i><span>Eyrinthia is consumed by uncertainty. Duty. Desire. Sacrifice. Every rebellion has its cost.</span></i></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold">Royal
Rebel is book 4 in the Fate of Eyrinthia YA fantasy romance series, and
should be read in order. If you like swoon-worthy romance, complex
characters, and non-stop action with epic twists, then you’ll love the
captivating world of Eyrinthia!</span></i></p><p><b>Excerpt: <br /></b></p><div><p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">When Karim closed the door, Desfan spoke first. “How’s your
leg?”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“Fine.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">If Karim was bleeding out, he’d probably say the same.</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Desfan rolled his eyes. “Please sit down.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Grudgingly, Karim did, though his arms remained crossed.
“You’re risking your life for a ridiculous ceremony.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“It’s not <i>all</i>
ridiculous. I do get a large crown out of it.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“Cut the wit, Des. This is your life we’re talking about.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“I know. But the people need a serjan today<i>.</i>”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“They also need one tomorrow.” </p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">He sighed. “I have every intention of living out the day.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“So thought many a dead man.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“You’re always so pessimistic.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“And you’re an aggravating optimist.” Karim’s eyes narrowed.
“War is coming. No one can deny that now. Not after the attack we suffered from
Ryden during the betrothal signing.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“I firmly intend to fight for Mortise for as long as there
is blood in my veins,” Desfan said. “But not all fights are on the battlefield.
I need to win the trust of the people. I need them to believe that I’m more
than the rebellious child I was, or the man who kept sailing away from his
responsibilities. I need to show them I’m worthy of the crown. I need to do
this.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Karim’s mouth thinned, but he didn’t argue. Instead, he
said, “You’re like my brother.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Desfan felt his face soften. “I feel the same.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“Then you have to understand, if something happened to you .
. . If someone got past me . . . Fates, Des, that’s not something I could live
with.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Karim was not often vulnerable. Neither was Desfan, really.
But the two of them had been through a great deal in their years together.
Hurting Karim was not something Desfan ever wanted to do. </p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">But he couldn’t change his mind. Not about this. “Everything
is going to be fine,” he said.</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Karim’s jaw worked briefly. “I haven’t decided if you’ll
have five guards, or fifty. But you will accept whatever I decide.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“Done.” But almost immediately, he lifted a finger. “Except
you can’t be my guard today.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">The temperature in the room chilled. Karim’s expression iced
over. “Excuse me?”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Desfan gestured to his leg. “You’re injured.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Karim’s glower was impressive. “If you’re parading yourself
in front of a room filled with fates-blasted people who might want to kill you,
you’re doing it with me at your back.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“You heard Yahri—most of the ceremony is done while
standing.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“Then I’ll wear comfortable boots,” he snapped.</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Desfan muttered a curse. “You’re impossible.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“<i>I’m</i> impossible?
You’re a stubborn, royal idiot—”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“What other kind of idiot could a royal be?”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">“—but wherever you go, I go,” Karim continued, ignoring him
completely. “There is no discussion. That’s it. The end.” He shoved up from his
chair. “Now, do you want me to escort you to your room to rest, or do you want
to check on Imara again?”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Desfan huffed as he stood. “You know, you’re bossy enough
you could be serjan someday.”</p>
<p class="yiv2739825818MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Karim didn’t bother to respond to that. He just wordlessly
led the way to Imara’s suite, knowing that’s where Desfan needed to be.</p></div><p></p><p><b>Review:</b></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">So... when will book 5 be coming out? Tomorrow? It really should be tomorrow. I really can't be left hanging like this. </span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the only good things about getting sick is that I don't have the energy to do much more than sit and read, so I had plenty of time to focus on this story. There are several different story lines going on in this book, although I have the feeling they're all going to intersect sooner rather than later.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a lot of people to keep track of, but since this is the 4th book, it has become a lot easier to remember who is who and what their relationships are. In most novels, I always have a favorite character, but I don't know that I can pick just one from this series. I love all of their stories and am fully invested in each one. </span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This story has it all - romance (clean, a definite must), action, mystery, pretty much everything you could want in a story.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Blog Tour Schedule:</b></span></p><a href="https://www.heatherfrost.com/post/royal-rebel-blog-tour-schedule">Click here</a></div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded" style="padding-bottom: 20px;">Title: <i>Royal Rebel</i><br />Author: Heather Frost<br />Publisher: Self-published<br />Published: April 2023 <br />ASIN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>B0BRPRPPQ1</span></span><br />Source: I received an e-copy from the author. All opinions expressed are my own. <br /><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Rebel-Fate-Eyrinthia-Book-ebook/dp/B0BRPRPPQ1/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=royal+rebel+heather+frost&qid=1681771640&sprefix=royal+rebel%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/royal-rebel-heather-frost/1143183858">Barnes & Noble</a> </span></p></div><p></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-20104489043013653932023-04-11T08:00:00.006-06:002023-04-11T08:00:00.168-06:00Book Review: Under the Cover of Mercy by Rebecca Connolly<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Under the Cover of Mercy by [Rebecca Connolly]" class="a-dynamic-image frontImage" data-a-dynamic-image="{"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T2/images/I/41RKMD1+mgL.jpg":[341,500],"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T2/images/I/41RKMD1+mgL._SY346_.jpg":[236,346]}" data-a-image-name="ebooksImageBlockFront" data-a-manual-replacement="true" height="346px" id="ebooksImgBlkFront" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T2/images/I/41RKMD1+mgL.jpg" style="left: 0px; position: relative; top: 0px;" width="236px" /> <br /></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span>November 1914</span></i></p><p><i><span><br />The Great War has
come to Brussels, and Edith Cavell, Head Nurse at Berkendael Medical
Institute, faces an impossible situation. She has sworn an oath to help
any who are wounded, under whatever flag they are found. But Governor
von Lüttwitz, the ranking German officer, has ordered her and her nurses
to also stand guard over the wounded Allied prisoners of war and
prevent them from escaping.</span></i></p><p><i><span><br />Edith feels
that God called her to be a healer, not a jailer. How can she heal these
broken boys, only to see them returned to the hands of their oppressors
to be beaten again?</span></i></p><p><i><span><br />So when members of
the Belgian resistance, desperate for help, bring two wounded British
soldiers to her hospital in secret, she decides she will heal the
soldiers, and then help smuggle them out of the hospital to freedom.</span></i></p><p><i><span><br />With
her loyal friend and fellow nurse, Lizzie, by her side, Edith
establishes her hospital as a safe house for the resistance, laboring
tirelessly to save as many soldiers as she can. Working under the
watchful eyes of the German army, Edith faces challenging odds as she
fights to bring hope to her small corner of a war-torn world.</span></i></p><p><i><span><br />Based on a true story, </span><span class="a-text-italic">Under the Cover of Mercy</span><span> is the remarkable account of one woman who defied an entire nation in order to heal those who needed her help the most.</span></i> <br /></p><p><b>Rorie’s Review:</b></p><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I enjoy learning about historical figures, and it's even better if I've never heard their story before. That was the case with Edith Cavell. I don't know a whole lot about WWI, and had never heard about Ms. Cavell or what she did that made her famous. I'm glad I had the opportunity to read this book and learn about her though, because her story is so inspiring. I can't even imagine how difficult it would have been to help Allied soldiers escape, especially with all of the German soldiers constantly poking around. </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I recommend having a tissue or two nearby while reading this book. Edith's unwavering faith and ability to stand up for what was right, no matter what are inspiring. I think all of us could learn a lot from her quiet example.</pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Andrea’s Review:</b></pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></pre><pre style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I don’t recall having heard about Edith Cavell before and found her courage and faith inspiring. She was a wonderful example of living a life of service even before the German invasion of Brussels with her career as a nurse and teacher to nursing students. Many people probably would have chosen to flee and return to their homelands as the war spread, but she was so dedicated to healing and helping anyone in need. This wasn’t a fast read for me, but I learned a lot.</pre><p>Title: <i>Under the Cover of Mercy</i><br />Author: Rebecca Connolly<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: February 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639931058</span></span><br />Source: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.</p><p>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Under-Cover-Mercy-Rebecca-Connolly/dp/1639931058/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1680616937&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/under-the-cover-of-mercy?queryID=5270881f320cfcdef817388e73ec1d92&variant_id=200849-hardcover">Deseret Book</a> <br /></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-39733746387227012282023-04-04T08:00:00.006-06:002023-04-04T08:00:00.153-06:00Book Review: 20-40-60 Minute Dinners by Kate Otterstrom<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T2/images/I/81hkofVUa9L.jpg" style="max-height: 2560px; max-width: 2116px;" width="331" /> <br /></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold"><b>Organized by time instead of recipe, anyone
looking for an alternative to eating out can find recipes to match the
time they have. Dinners include gluten-free alternatives. A must-have
for the busy home cook.</b></span></i></p><p><i><span> Whether you only have
twenty minutes or an hour―or something in between―you can deliver a
delicious entrée and side dish to the table with these quick, easy, and
crowd-pleasing recipes. Organized by “available time” rather than by
“kind of dish,” this unique cookbook is designed to help the
time-conscious cook with dinner planning. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
Enjoy “Mac and Cheese with Candied Sausage and Green Peas” from the
“20-Minutes or Less” section. You can create a hearty “Vegetable Stew
with Blue Corn Chips and Poached Egg” in forty minutes. If you have
sixty minutes in the morning to prep, you can make “Sweet and Spicy
Turkey Taco Salad” in a slow cooker. And if you’ve got more time, plan
ahead by making easy-to-freeze dinners on the weekend for a quick
bake-and-serve weeknight meal. </span></i></p><p><i><span> As a busy
mother of four, Kate Otterstrom also makes dinnertime fun with recipes
you might not expect could work for dinner―including “Toothpick
Appetizers for Dinner” and breakfast favorites like “Slow-Cooker Cheese,
Sausage, and Mushroom Strata.” </span></i></p><p><i><span> With the
ingredients paired side-by-side with the instructions, it is easy to
learn a new recipe or pick up where you left off after an interruption.
Since Kate is gluten-intolerant herself, each recipe also includes
instructions on how to adapt it for a gluten-free option, along with a
dedicated space for you to jot down notes for additional variations. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
In today’s busy world, time is precious, and this cookbook can help you
get dinner on the table with however much time you have.</span></i></p><p><b>Review:</b></p><p>I was intrigued by the concept of this cookbook - giving you different prep/cooking times, based on how much time you have (or, if you're me, how much time you can tolerate spending in the kitchen.) I was most excited about the 20 minute section, because I'm all about getting cooking over as soon as possible. I was hoping for more actual recipes in that section, but the majority of them are simply buying prepared food at the store, so that was kind of disappointing.</p><p>I took her salad bar idea and ran with that one night, and I think it was a hit with everyone except my anti-green anything child. I was so focused on getting all the salad bar prep done that I completely forgot to try the Chickpea Socca, so I'll have to make sure to do that another time. </p><p>I think there are a handful of recipes in here that I can have my kids try, which will (hopefully) be fun for them. I also appreciate the color pictures of each dish, so I can know what it's supposed to look like. </p><p>Title: <i>20-40-60 Minute Dinners</i><br />Author: Kate Otterstrom<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: April 2023 <br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>1639931090</span></span><br />Source: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.</p><p>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/20-40-60-minute-Dinners-Meals-Match-Time/dp/1639931090/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=20-40-60+minute+dinners&qid=1680616414&sprefix=20-40%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/20-40-60-minute-dinners-cookbook?queryID=caacf497afc099f10de13897fe9a8a42&variant_id=200871-paperback">Deseret Book</a><br /></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-88323832410874633392023-03-15T09:00:00.085-06:002023-03-15T09:00:00.190-06:00Blog Tour: A Waltz With Traitors by A.L. Sowards<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T2/images/I/71JwumK3quL.jpg" style="max-height: 2560px; max-width: 1707px;" width="266" /> <br /></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-4461f54f-7fff-aa57-7ee1-92bbad085371" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Former Russian Empire, 1918</span></i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Czech soldier Filip Sedlák never wanted to fight for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. So at the first opportunity, he defected to the Russians. Now he and others like him have formed the Czechoslovak Legion. Their goal: leave the chaos of Russia, sail to France, and help the Allies defeat the Central Powers, thereby toppling a hated empire and winning an independent Czechoslovakia.</span></i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With the fall of the tsar, Nadia Linskaya’s life is in ruins. Her family is dead, her lands are confiscated, and her aristocratic world is gone forever. But Nadia is determined to elude the Bolshevik agent who destroyed her family and find a way to survive in this changed world.</span></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When Nadia takes refuge with the Czechoslovak Legion, the last thing she expects is an ally. But when Filip proposes a sham marriage to ensure her safe passage across Siberia, she takes it. Neither Filip nor Nadia expect real love, not when the legion has to take over the longest railroad in the world—and then hold it against Bolshevik counterattacks, partisan sabotage, Allied intrigue, and a set of brutal Siberian winters. At risk is the future of Czechoslovakia, the fate of Russia—and their hearts.</span></i></span></span> <br /></p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>Historical fiction has always been one of my favorite genres, even when I was a teenager. This author always does a really good job of bringing history to life, especially parts of history that I never even knew about. A Waltz With Traitors is exactly that. I don't think I've ever heard of the Czechoslovak Legion before, so I found this story fascinating. I know the author has done a good job with telling the story when I keep stopping to look up historical facts and constantly ask my family "Did you know...?" I did have to consult a map numerous times (because I tend to be a bit on the slow side) to figure out why they were heading east across Russia to make it to France. That may have been covered in the beginning of the book, but I don't remember if it said or not. Anyway, if high school history had been half as interesting as these books are, I would have paid much more attention. </p><p>Nadia was such a strong character. She went from a typical upper-class socialite to having her world turned completely upside-down and losing everything. She showed extreme fortitude and perseverance, and didn't give up no matter what she went through. Filip was equally as strong and admirable in character. The chemistry between them was a perfect fit for the story. </p><p>War is always horrible and this book does not shy away from or gloss over the realities of what these people lived through during that time period. It's also not overly graphic and descriptive about certain things, which I am also grateful for. </p><p>Definitely a well-written book, and I can see myself coming back to read this one more than once.</p><p><b>Andrea's Review:</b></p><p>A.L. Sowards does a great job writing historical fiction and creating wonderful characters. I was drawn to <i>A Waltz With Traitors</i> for those reasons, and also because my husband lived in Russia for two years and several of the cities she writes about are cities he lived in. I've been to the Czech Republic so the plight of those characters who were fighting for their own country meant even more having been there. I did have to Google the locations a few times to try to get my bearings (I'm still stumped about the mentions of traveling East so they could get to France??). The areas the book covers are so far apart, and it's a bit mind boggling to visualize how difficult it would have been for the people who were there. </p><p>I appreciated what I learned from the book. Whatever details I was taught about the conflicts of World War I are a bit hazy, but I don't recall any mention of the Czechoslovak Legion. </p><p>It was so interesting to see how priorities changed through their experiences. I'm very grateful that I live in a free country and haven't had to deal with so many of the issues in this novel. </p><p><b>Giveaway:</b></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"><span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fawwtgiveaway%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0PEw1vR_wfY0CJXZZqhdrnjPXZY_CsUS_S51EDQrx8YX0DMq1qeDL4F6A&h=AT0xtG1ufrXELRGYPvOwDm_a-wpWqffzvly_5mKoVVCwwNSSpzTZWWOGkuwQoCHE8iYbEF3Y6KPMJTwmGFhsZsV8UuVzpBF92vJ1qugfJVkwWcXKYrc8k7VWEpFvRB8IYw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1czpqAoOotr1KEc0LHlVzr5nozIw44aefP9jL7Bk84CZ_cqWqMLNUK1m8V3knio_ztsNcdXB4hvHrdiVoRiVbgFybLUnhhS1MweneycuyxrH4Do9X_ROvppSswYl1olZ6YlC89v7cYyKxEScTkVxzZ-uiVp6uJvbAMEYAQyfiiST1nRj6DOvKQKv94rwR8H9OiwHz5QqkG5u5tHeP-LFY" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">bit.ly/awwtgiveaway</a></span></span></span></p><p>Title: <i>A Waltz With Traitors</i><br />Author: A.L. Sowards<br />Publisher: Covenant Communications, Inc.<br />Published: March 2023<br />ISBN: <span class="a-list-item"><span>152442112X</span></span><br />Source: We received ecopies from Netgalley/the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own.</p><p>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Waltz-Traitors-L-Sowards/dp/152442112X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+waltz+with+traitors+al+sowards&qid=1678662396&sprefix=a+waltz+%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/a-waltz-with-traitors?queryID=39d5d3aa2e31748f0a32df942b7c9473&variant_id=201770-paperback">Deseret Book</a> <br /></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-80901382265438221832023-03-07T08:00:00.024-07:002023-03-07T08:00:00.213-07:00Book Review: Wyoming Wild by Sarah M. Eden<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQguyaYGq7E46iajFCuBbfXZqFXAwgMRdGxG-FO10w76grorjR8YAz5mFMm7vAD8q6xjmT_4zKnbQ6BV5srR-vVPrmJO2mFD23ZuhclZsVHBUBxln_CEomqIgsu5-as6GbgCqab74Om3XSnTQuN_4kmkf3Oaa2q4WAJ_BVOfbCD4KkELm7q7R6saH/s750/Wyoming%20Wild%20Blogger%20Graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQguyaYGq7E46iajFCuBbfXZqFXAwgMRdGxG-FO10w76grorjR8YAz5mFMm7vAD8q6xjmT_4zKnbQ6BV5srR-vVPrmJO2mFD23ZuhclZsVHBUBxln_CEomqIgsu5-as6GbgCqab74Om3XSnTQuN_4kmkf3Oaa2q4WAJ_BVOfbCD4KkELm7q7R6saH/w640-h426/Wyoming%20Wild%20Blogger%20Graphic.png" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Wyoming Wild</i> by Sarah M. Eden</b></div></b><p></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><b>Hearts collide when a sheriff’s daughter asks a hardened US Marshal to join her fight for justice and rid a small town of her corrupt father.</b></p><p><i>Wyoming Territory, 1876</i></p><p>US Marshal John “Hawk” Hawking is one of the most respected lawmen in the West, so when a telegram arrives from the small town of Sand Creek warning him of a death threat against him, he immediately begins an investigation.</p><p>Posing as a farmer, Hawk heads to Sand Creek, a town ruled by a violent and corrupt sheriff. Only one person is trying to stop him—Liesl, the sheriff’s own daughter. When she meets the self-assured and attractive new farmer, John, she hopes he might help her in the fight for justice.</p><p>John is completely unfazed by Sheriff Hodges’s attempts at intimidation, and Liesl is quickly swept up by Hawk’s courage and integrity. Just as quickly, Hawk finds himself falling for Liesl’s strength and bravery, as well as her grace and beauty.</p><p>When Liesl discovers John’s true identity, she feels betrayed. Despite her lingering distrust of him, Liesl agrees to work with him to enact a dangerous plan that will put the criminals away forever. Liesl must put her life, and her heart, in the hands of his lawman if she has any hope of saving her family and her town.</p><p><b>Andrea's Review:</b></p><p>I love when likable and/or intriguing supporting characters get their own books, so <i>Wyoming Wild</i> made my day. It was fun to learn more about Hawk and to have new characters added to those we love in Savage Wells (assuming you’ve read <i>The Sheriffs of Savage Wells</i> and <i>Healing Hearts</i>). </p><p>Not only was there a sweet romance but there was action and suspense as the main characters were teamed up in support of justice. I liked how it kept me guessing. </p><p>It was a little hard to read all the “ain’t”s and similar words, but they felt true to the characters. One thing happened near the end that had me wondering if I’d missed a page, but on the whole it was a very enjoyable story.</p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>A visit to Savage Wells was long overdue for me, so I jumped at the chance to read this story (even though it doesn't all take place in Savage Wells.) Liesl is my hero! Even though it was her father who was the scoundrel, she risked everything to help out her fellow townfolk whenever she could. Such an inspiring example of doing the right thing even when it's not at all easy. </p><p>All of my favorite Savage Wells characters played a part in this story - something I love about all of this author's series. This is a standalone story, but you would get a lot more out of it if you read the previous books in the series first. </p><p>I highly recommend this story. <br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtH04rUtASOmyI3omKYQNEBwMG74u_l3o9tZbdVMDlr58EqrmuVB74IR37b3vPCongRgtDCHchwqGqy9w921aEoKyccKh3KnPLyvv-Q16KA_qh3cOBvdvBlC516XudAmPQiOUvpgBAfRhVVWf0Ig0bH-qe-JBMq_NPStUvWSr883CA5VJVeCp1iAYw/s2550/Wyoming%20Wild%20-%20Sarah%20Eden%20-%20FINAL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="1650" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtH04rUtASOmyI3omKYQNEBwMG74u_l3o9tZbdVMDlr58EqrmuVB74IR37b3vPCongRgtDCHchwqGqy9w921aEoKyccKh3KnPLyvv-Q16KA_qh3cOBvdvBlC516XudAmPQiOUvpgBAfRhVVWf0Ig0bH-qe-JBMq_NPStUvWSr883CA5VJVeCp1iAYw/w129-h200/Wyoming%20Wild%20-%20Sarah%20Eden%20-%20FINAL.jpg" width="129" /></a></div>Title: <i>Wyoming Wild</i><br />Author: Sarah M. Eden<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain<br />Published: March 2023<br />ISBN: 9781639930920<br />Source: We received review copies from the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Purchase: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Yah6x6" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/wyoming-wild?variant_id=201383-paperback" target="_blank">Deseret Book</a></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18337786952098547265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-48260903337423623882023-02-07T08:00:00.042-07:002023-02-07T08:00:00.208-07:00Book Review: Virtually Me by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown<p style="text-align: left;"><i><b></b></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrNm6n3M4BD0TYSlF5Nty4mxLwD0UsMZZ3ci2dr7fbC9q92OB1hMPjlIzW8XxRK6s3hfE8Krw5gu-EYJFayA94G3fMG8pkTgRL5naZTAsQanaNkdl66DJ_FpNU6QwAAUsLjvUR7gZE_jchcizrZGri2s57stLrxTyU1oiGThtFVQR-SfQPRnDA-evr/s750/Virtually%20Me%20Blogger%20Graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrNm6n3M4BD0TYSlF5Nty4mxLwD0UsMZZ3ci2dr7fbC9q92OB1hMPjlIzW8XxRK6s3hfE8Krw5gu-EYJFayA94G3fMG8pkTgRL5naZTAsQanaNkdl66DJ_FpNU6QwAAUsLjvUR7gZE_jchcizrZGri2s57stLrxTyU1oiGThtFVQR-SfQPRnDA-evr/w400-h266/Virtually%20Me%20Blogger%20Graphic.png" width="400" /></a></b></i></div><i><b><center>Virtually Me by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown</center></b></i><p></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><b>A mysterious package. <br />A new school.<br />A chance to be someone new.<br /><br />A new virtual reality school where students get a fresh start.</b><br /><br />The pandemic was rough on everyone, especially since school went from being a fun place where you could hang out with your friends to a bunch of heads in small rectangles all trying to talk at once. For Bradley, Edelle, Hunter, Jasper, and Keiko, that’s about to change.<br /><br />A mysterious box arrives at each of their houses, and they’re invited to attend a virtual school. More than just being online, they’ll be able to create an avatar of themselves and interact with their friends and other classmates in real time using VR headsets.<br /><br />For each of them, that presents an opportunity to become someone they’re not, or someone they haven’t been. For Bradley, it’s a chance to come out of a self-imposed shell. Edelle hopes everyone will see her for who she really is, not just for how she looks. Hunter is looking forward to pretending he’s still the person he was last year. Jasper wants to get over past assumptions. And for Keiko, it’ll allow her to disappear into the crowd.<br /><br />For all of them, it’s a chance to see just how much they’ve assumed about each other in the past and maybe an opportunity to become friends. </p><p><b>Review:</b></p><p>It took me a little while to get into this story, but once I did I really enjoyed it. It has a great message about what really matters in our relationships and being kind. It was also very relevant with pandemic, and using a situation like that to see what’s important. I also felt it was really important for the authors to show the real lives of several kids-so readers can see that there's so much we don't know or understand about what people are going through. The virtual school with being able to be someone new helped the characters to take a look at themselves too. And learn how others saw them and their actions. This book holds a message that is truly needed. The authors make a wonderful writing team.</p><p><b>About the Authors:<br /><br /></b>CHAD MORRIS loves the VR set he got for Christmas and is much better at it than he is at video games, but that’s still not saying much. Still he would love to try to keep his balance on Skatecoaster, laugh like crazy in The Furriest, and punch light blastsat alien bugs in Infestation ExtermiNation. He occasionally dances in public, and he’s pretty terrible at social media.<br /><br />SHELLY BROWN went to junior high in a regular ol’ building (boring) and has never transformed into a round fuzzy animal. But she has been listening to K-pop since before BTS’s first album and feels a deep affection for well-made falafel pitas. She’s an aunt to some incredible young people, a substitute teacher, and a wannabe Kyoshi warrior.<br /><br />As a married couple, Chad and Shelly both love writing books and hanging out with each other and their five kids. They’re grateful they get to spend time with students in assemblies across the nation talking about topics from kindness to writing.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPMuYquw3jYMdabepW5IGVrzKmFmTCARrUO9_Dptb-6onBoQtEPtPiUMJEBFUigfhJQznXauTkL_CUVmsF3Qsd0IpYVZvDr4_K3jxy1dEWLsOFChuSv9lsFix2Agx092hHR0y61YydaqaYnJOY2iNShGl0dsW08OOyNAhHePPFqk-OV6ItaAxwdkOA/s2475/Virtually%20Me%20COVER%207-8-2022.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2475" data-original-width="1650" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPMuYquw3jYMdabepW5IGVrzKmFmTCARrUO9_Dptb-6onBoQtEPtPiUMJEBFUigfhJQznXauTkL_CUVmsF3Qsd0IpYVZvDr4_K3jxy1dEWLsOFChuSv9lsFix2Agx092hHR0y61YydaqaYnJOY2iNShGl0dsW08OOyNAhHePPFqk-OV6ItaAxwdkOA/w133-h200/Virtually%20Me%20COVER%207-8-2022.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>Title: <i>Virtually Me</i><br />Author: Chad Morris and Shelly Brown<br />Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing<br />Published: February 2023 <br />ISBN: 9781639930531<br />Source: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.<br /> <br />Purchase: <a href="https://amzn.to/3RflCYo" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/virtually-me?queryID=ca890721ad4f3183f5a41680871afc20&variant_id=199375-hardcover" target="_blank">Deseret Book</a><br /><p></p>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18337786952098547265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-88469749867984460442023-02-06T09:00:00.013-07:002023-02-06T09:00:00.186-07:00Book Review: Miss Newbury's List by Megan Walker<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="image-stretch-vertical" height="400" id="igImage" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61T0--l936L.jpg" style="max-height: 1000px; max-width: 647px;" width="259" /> <br /></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><b><span class="a-text-bold">Before Rosalind weds, she wants to experience ten things. Meeting Charlie wasn’t on her list.</span></b></i></p><p><i><span class="a-text-italic">England, 1820</span></i></p><p><i><span>
Rosalind Newbury is counting down the days until her wedding to the
Duke of Marlow, a man she has only met twice, and she knows exactly how
she wants to spend her time. As a child, Ros created a list of ten
things to do before her wedding day. So far, she has done none of them. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
She is determined to tackle each item, though she’ll have to accomplish
them all in secret. After all, a soon-to-be-duchess is not usually
allowed to bury treasure in the pasture, eat sweets all day, or learn
how to swim. She enlists the help of her best friend, Liza, who brings
along her cousin, Charlie, a prodigal son-turned-boxer who has come to
the countryside to mend his reputation and learn how to be his father’s
heir. </span></i></p><p><i><span> Together, the three of them work to
complete the list, and as each item is crossed off, an unlikely
friendship blossoms between Ros and Charlie. The more time they spend
together, the more Ros falls in love with this imperfect man and his
good heart. </span></i></p><p><i><span> With the wedding looming, Ros
must decide to either admit her romantic feelings for Charlie and risk
her family’s future, or keep her promise to marry the duke and start a
new life as a noblewoman.</span></i> <br /></p><p><b>Rorie's Review:</b></p><p>Have I ever mentioned how grateful I am to have been born in this day and age (and location) where I don't have to marry for status and arranged marriages aren't a thing? Well, if I haven't, then reading this book further cemented my appreciation for the freedoms I have. I can't even imagine marrying someone I not only didn't love, but didn't even know, simply because it would give my family a title. </p><p>Now that that's off my chest, I can get into the meat of the review. Quite simply, I loved this story. The author did a great job at bringing the characters to life, and I could easily see myself getting involved in their crazy schemes. Rosalind, Liza, and Charlie made quite the trio - especially poor Liza as she kept trying in vain to bring the other two to their senses. (I'm glad she wasn't successful, that would have made for a very boring story.)</p><p>I love stories with happy endings, but I mostly love the battle to get to the happy ending. This one captured that battle perfectly. Definitely a story I recommend.</p><p><b>Andrea's Review:</b></p><p>There was a lot to like about this story. The premise wasn’t
particularly unique (there are plenty of stories where people want to
complete their bucket list before a major event like marriage), but it
made for an entertaining read. I wasn’t as drawn to Rosalind as I
wanted-perhaps because she came across as somewhat immature, but that
immaturity did lead to some funny moments as she tried to complete her
list. I really liked Charlie.
</p><pre style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95); margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times;">Title:<i> Miss Newbury's List</i><br /></span></pre><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;">Author: Megan Walker<br /></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;">Publisher: Shadow Mountain<br /></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;">Published: February 2023 <br /></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;">ISBN: </span><span class="a-list-item"><span>1639930523</span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;">Source: We received review copies from the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own.</span></span></div><p>Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Miss-Newburys-Proper-Romance-Regency/dp/1639930523/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=miss+newbury%27s+list+megan+walker&qid=1673904702&sprefix=miss+newbury%27s+list%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/miss-newburys-list?queryID=772ded811c15e55a3947adea40a96713&variant_id=199370-paperback">Deseret Book</a><br /></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264409668700915692.post-88516590518999675282022-12-23T14:12:00.005-07:002022-12-23T14:12:54.626-07:00Come to Him This Holy Night by David T. Warner<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sbRE69OqL.jpg" class="shrinkToFit" height="400" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sbRE69OqL.jpg" width="321" /><b> <br /></b></p><p><b>Book Description:</b></p><p><i><span class="a-text-bold">This year, millions of viewers of The
Tabernacle Choir's annual Christmas concerts on PBS will be celebrating
the joyous culture of Christmas in Ireland.</span></i></p><p><i><span> This
one-of-a-kind giftbook introduces three Irish holiday traditions as
shared by acclaimed film and television actor, Neal McDonough. Each
tradition is an opportunity to make Christmas more meaningful for
ourselves and others, wherever we live and whatever our heritage. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
One of these traditions is preparing homes and hearts for the new year.
Besides cleaning the barn and cottage, the holidays are for renewing
relationships, reconciling differences, and returning kindnesses. </span></i></p><p><i><span>
Another world-renowned Irish tradition is placing a lighted candle in
the window―a reminder that long ago the Holy Family sought shelter but
found no room at the inn. Over the centuries, a candle in the window has
become a symbol of openheartedness, signaling to others that they are
welcome within. </span></i></p><p><i><span> Finally, across Ireland,
Christmas is ushered in by adorning the house with holly. But a simple
wreath of thorned green leaves and bright red berries is more than
decoration. It is a symbol of Christ's suffering for all humankind and
an assurance that because of Him, heartache can give way to hope and
peace. </span></i></p><p><i><span> The book also includes a piano/vocal
score of the song "Come to Him This Holy Night," performed in concert by
The Tabernacle Choir with Mr. McDonough. The new text was written to
the tune of a beloved Irish folk song and connects each of the Irish
traditions to the timeless account of the Nativity. </span></i></p><p><i><span class="a-text-italic">Come to Him This Holy Night</span><span> is a unique giftbook of story and song that will bring Christmas joy to people everywhere.</span></i></p><p><b>Review:</b></p><p>This is a short book, but it is filled with beautiful artwork, stories, and lyrics. I look forward to attempting to play the song included at the end of the book - or just looking it up and listening to it the way it was meant to be heard. (My piano skills are very rusty.)<br />This book would be a great addition for anyone who enjoys reading a different Christmas book each night. I enjoyed reading about the Irish traditions. I have no desire to do the polar plunge and holly is most definitely not something found in the desert where I live, but I can definitely make sure to continually give thanks for my many blessings.</p><pre style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95); margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times;">Title:<i> Come to Him This Holy Night</i><br /></span></pre><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;">Author: David T. Warner<br /></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;">Publisher: Shadow Mountain<br /></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;">Published: September 2022 <br /></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;">ISBN: </span><span class="a-list-item"><span>1639930604</span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;">Source: I received a copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.</span></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(95, 95, 95);"><span style="font-family: times;">Purchase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Come-Him-This-Holy-Night/dp/1639930604/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=come+to+him+this+holy+night&qid=1671829626&sprefix=come+to+him+this%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/come-to-him-this-holy-night?queryID=65d7ccd2681963954d4091ed29497d83&variant_id=199473-hardcover">Deseret Book</a> <br /></span></span></div><p></p>boss421ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296985992393913816noreply@blogger.com0