Book Review: Come Back to Me

 

Come Back to Me

by Jody Hedlund

Pub Date 01 Jun 2021 

 Revell 

 Christian 

I am reviewing a copy of Come Back to Me, through Revell and Netgalley:

Marian Creighton a research scientist always believed that her Fathers quest would lead to the cure for every disease, despite how crazy it sounded.  Even if the quest did stem from a desire to save her sister Ellen from the genetic disease that stole their mother from them. But when her father falls into a coma after drinking a vial of holy water believed to contain traces of residue from the Tree of Life, Marian must question all of her assumptions.  Her father has left that suggest he's crossed back in time. Insane. Until Marian tests his theories and finds herself in the Middle Ages during a dangerous peasant uprising.

A valiant night William Durham, comes to Marian's rescue and offers her protection . . . as his wife. The longer Marian stays in the past, the more she cares about William. Can she ever find her father and make it back to the present to heal her sister? And when the time comes to leave, will she want to? 

I give Come Back to Me five out of five stars!

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Book Review: Last to Know

 

Last to Know

A Christmas Novella

by Brandy Heineman

Pub Date 11 Nov 2021

 Independently published,  Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

 Christian  |  Mystery & Thrillers  |  Romance

The only thing she wants for Christmas is the end to a terrible year!

Despite the fact silver bells are ringing, but family drama as well as flaky finances have Nadine Notaro wrung out.  The only bright spots this holiday season are her job at the Blissford Historical Society and her cheery, dependable co-worker, Chase Garren until the City Council cuts their funding. The lost income will be bad enough, but what about Chase? Though quick to remind everyone they're just friends, she can’t stomach losing him, too.

Chase and Nadine discover a journalist’s cache of negatives pointing to a decades-old scandal and cover-up while packing up the Society's record collections.  Entanglements with the biggest powers players from the city pull their strings, despite that every clue brings them closer to the truth, until Nadine uncovers evidence of a betrayal she would have never believed was possible!  

Casting light on the lies may ruin Christmas and their friendship, but it stands to cost them much more.

Because in Blissford, it's beginning to look a lot like murder.

I give Last to Know five out of five stars! 

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Book Review: Repurposed

 

 Repurposed

How God Turns Your Mess into His Message

by Noe Garcia

Pub Date 19 Oct 2021 

 B&H Publishing Group (B&H Books, Holman Bibles, B&H Español, and B&H Kids),  B&H Books

 Christian 

 

I am reviewing a copy of Repurposed: How God Turns Your Mess into His Message through B&H Publishing Group and Netgalley:

Have you ever wondered if your life is beyond repair?  Or maybe you have asked yourself how God could possibly use your brokenness for good?

We all look for purpose in our pain. We are broken people living in a broken world. Depression, anxiety, hurting relationships, unmet expectations, and just that constant feeling of unease and discouragement make us question God, wondering if there is even a purpose to be found.

Repurposed by Noe Garcia takes us on a journey through Romans 8, which many have called “The Greatest Chapter in the Bible.” In this book Noe shares his life story, including abuse, depression, and overwhelming hopelessness. He reveals how God has redeemed him, repaired his brokenness, and restored him to new life.

Whether your life is broken in the ways Noes was or your brokenness looks different, this book will meet you where you are, and: Provide hope for your future.Remind you of the promise that God is for you.Lead you to surrender your brokenness to God.Help you see how God is using all things together for your good.

I give Repurposed five out of five stars!

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Book Review: Beyond Mere Belief

 

Beyond Mere Belief

by Greg Van Arsdale

 Salem Author Services

 Pub Date 07 Feb 2022 

I am reviewing a copy of Beyond Mere Belief through Salem Author Services and Netgalley:

If we can see something, touch it, smell it or feel it, we know it’s real Facts, data, and discoveries within fields such as science and philosophy have answered many questions over the past few centuries, thus reassuring us all is right and sensical in the world.  But what about God?  We cannot but scripture and theologians have proved time and time again that he is real.

Now is the time to look at the absolute assurance that God is real from a different perspective.   Beyond Mere Belief is not a typical work of non fiction It is an insightful and stimulating work which blends two seemingly polar opposite fields together into one. In so doing, Greg Van Arsdale has discovered solid evidence proving the existence of God Himself through deep Biblical and scientific research.

With over fifty years of Biblical studies and graduating with a degree in physics, Van Arsdale’s research in both fields goes deeper and obtains more meaning than any work printed to date. He responds to any doubts or worries before they even arise by using a “question and answer” format, thus allowing him to approach each subtopic with ease.

I give Beyond Mere Belief five out of five stars!

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Book Review: Downstate Illinois

 

Downstate Illinois

by Wesley Payton

Pub Date 26 Jul 2021

 The Wild Rose Press, Inc 

General Fiction (Adult)  |  Mystery & Thrillers  |  Romance 

I am reviewing a copy of Downstate Illinois through The Wild Rose Press, Inc and Netgalley:

Weston Payley is a muddled aged romance novelist who moves from Chicago to the small Illinois town where he summered as a boy.  He’s looking for the simpler life he found there as a boy, but instead of that he finds complications, like beguiling single mom Rebecca. As their affair heats up, Weston becomes embroiled in a murder investigation.

Suddenly the small Illinois town becomes a hotspot of danger and passion.  Instead of the fresh start he was hoping for Westons new life just may come to a sudden end.

I give Downstate Illinois four out of five stars!

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Book Review: Murder Undetected

 

Murder Undetected

by Roxanne Dunn

Pub Date 29 Sep 2021 | Archive Date 31 Oct 2021

 The Wild Rose Press, Inc 

 General Fiction (Adult)  |  Mystery & Thrillers

I am reviewing a copy of Murder Undetected through The Wild Rose Press, Inc and Netgalley:

As soon as Psychologist Brittany Ann Thornton, thinks she’s got her life dialed in, her perfect family falls apart and the FBI seizes all her assets. Trouble follows her from Seattle to Paris to the south of France.

Viane Thibaudet is the darling of a quaint hilltop town in Provence, but she has been getting away with murder.  But after attempting to poison her husband , Brittany steps in to stop her.

I give Murder Undetected five out of five stars!

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Book Review: Letting Go and Trusting God

 

Letting Go and Trusting God

180 Devotions for Life's Tough Decisions

by Pamela L. McQuade

Pub Date 01 Oct 2021 

 Barbour Publishing, Inc.,  Barbour Books

 Christian

I am reviewing a copy of Letting Go and Trusting God through Barbour Publishing And Netgalley:

We are always going to come face to face with tough decisions but the strong God who loves you shows you where to go, if only you will listen and follow.

Letting Go and Trusting God is a 180 Devotional that takes a look at both the well-thought-out choices and impulse decisions of biblical people.  These devotions can help you understand how to make decisions no matter what comes your way.

I give Letting Go and Trusting God five out of five stars!

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