Woman of Courage

Reeling from a broken engagement, Amanda Pearson decides to leave her hurts behind and travel West with her father as missionaries to a Nez Pierce camp. Her road is fraught with many troubles and sorrows. And she has to decide if she has the will to go on. But after a near death experience she feels like she's been given a second chance, and she wants to make it count. If only Buck McFadden wasn't confusing all her thoughts. She enjoys the company of Yellow Feather, her new friend who is responsible for keeping her alive. But when Buck makes multiple visits to check on her, she feels drawn to him, and wishes not to, as he has no thoughts for her Christianity. And even more pressing is her desire to reach the reservation she has been sent out be a missionary for, will she ever reach it, and what will happen along the way to the people she is traveling with and more importantly her emotions? I always hate to leave an unfavorable review. But I really did not enjoy this book. I did like the idea of the story, and certain elements like the historical side of it. But I really couldn't get past all the constant "trying to convert people " . I understand she was a missionary. But it was just too much and too forced, and it took away from what could have been a nice story. I would still be willing to read more of this authors books, just to see if this one was a flop for me. But I wouldn't really recommend this book.. I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The Midwife

Masquerading as Rhoda Mammau, Mennonite midwife, Beth Winslow is definetly trying to hide from her past of hurt and rejection and loss. Nestled in small town Tennessee, she attends to unwed mothers in need of a place to stay, and to give birth. Out here, no one can remind her of the mistakes she made with her own pregnancies, or remind her that she did experience love, albeit with a broken heart. But just like anything else in life, you can't hide from it forever. When a man from her past shows up at her door, her raw emotions are opened anew. She is confronted with her past and given a chance to put it all there, in the past, and make a new life for herself. Will she do just thT? Seek the healing she has desperately needed all these years. Or will she cling to the past like an old friend and stay exactly where she has been since that night she lost so much? This was a good book. It was a little slow going for me, but once I got into I really enjoyed the story. The author did a great job weaving an interesting storyline throughout the book. The characters were believable and I was intrigued through out the book as to the final outcome. I definetly would like to read her other works. I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

For Such A Time

A red wig, a stern German officer, bitter cold. Where is Hadassah Benjamin? And just how did she escape that firing squad? It's 1944 and Hitlers powers still weigh heavily on seemingly every living thing. Hadassah has been spared, but why? Can she make even the smallest change in the fate of her fellow Jews? And what's more, can she keep herself from falling for the German officer who rescued her? Fighting to save her people, the urge to run from her feelings and a desperate attempt to save her life yet again, Hadassah must now trust The Lord will come through for her even when it's against all odds! I did enjoy this book. I didn't find the stilted and cheesy writing I unfortunately come across in a lot Christian fiction. I found the story to be very engaging and exciting. I read through it very fast, waiting to see what would happen. I was only disappointed when I found this was the authors first novel , as I want to read more. I'd definitely recommend this. I received this book free from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.

My Paris Kitchen

Take a trip to Paris , in your own kitchen! How about Eggplant égalité, créme fraîche & tangerine-champagne sorbet to get your French taste buds going? Not enough? Maybe you need some duck fat cookies, spiced speculoos flan or white bean-sausage-duck confit casserole. There are quiche, soufflés ,omelets, soups, sauces and desserts aplenty! And in between all the mouth watering dishes you will find really helpful hints and engaging personal stories. Take France home with you on this perfectly delectable book. I liked this book upon arrival. I really like the way it's printed. There are a perfect amount of photos and the writing is very interesting to read. I really enjoyed the personal experiences and stories he writes, while giving delicious recipes. I haven't cooked any yet, but there are tons I want to try. I admit, some may be too exotic to attempt in my own kitchen. But on the whole I think I will get much use out of this book. And the recipes I'd love to taste but have no patience to cook, I'll take to my sisters house, where I'm guaranteed they'll make it to the table.

The Blender Girl

If you are looking for an explosion of flavor, one that not only tastes good, but is good for you, look no further! Dancing through pages printed in vivid food color, you will find smoothies, dips, snacks and meals. Start your day off with a chock-full of surprise smoothie. Snack on awesome almond crackers, spread with edamame dip. Lunch on an Asian arugula salad. Have a dinner of cauliflower soup. And fix your sweet tooth with some chai rice pudding and a glass of pineapple vanilla sangria! And while you digest these beautiful foods, educate yourself on the benefits of proper eating, as they are described in easy and informative ways throughout book. This book was really much better than I expected. I has a feeling the recipes would be delicious. But I wasn't expecting all the great information. The author reiterates a lot of concepts I've been recently reading about, and makes them easy to understand and so delicious, it's impossible to not want to try them. I'm really looking forward to trying this way of eating out and seeing the benefits. My family currently eats healthier than most we know, but there is a lot i know we'd benefit from my taking it a step further. That being said, I do believe people who aren't used to eating healthy would still be able to transition into it with this book. Taking is slowly, as she makes it easy to understand. I'm very pleased with this and will be buying more for gifts. I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review .

NIrV Adventure bible- for early readers

Have you kids read the word in a new exciting way, full color! Wonderfully illustrated, you will find images on almost every page. Not to mention words of wisdom, discussion points and many more useful study tools. Each book begins with a page helping you understand its contents. And you will find a useful index and maps at the end of the bible. Dive into an adventurous bible! I really like the feel of this bible. It's very colorful, and I even like the the soft pages. I like all the pictures and extr features, even though I don't fully agree with everything said in them. I'm not a huge fan if the nirv version, due to a lot of the wording. And I would clarify the 'early readers' and say this would probably be age appropriate for kids over ten.

Urban Watercolor Sketching

Looking for a fresh idea to inspire your latest creative urgings, look no further! Step into a world of color! Brought and vivid colors dance on every page, bringing watercolor new life.you won't find any bunnies resting in a meadow here. Just as the title suggests, watercolor takes on a very urban feel and look. From city scenes to mixed media cat faces you be tempted with creativity just by sifting through the pages. And interspersed between all the inspiration, you'll find very useful and simply written instruction. Color theory made is made understandable and choosing implements and materials has never been easier. I really love all the color in this book. All the inspirational ideas. But what I like most is the color theory. I really learned a lot reading the explanations . Teaching me stuff I'd never known or had never had a clear understanding of. The layout is really creative and pleasing to look at. Really useful tool for any type of artist. I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review..