Set the Stars alight

"Set the Stars Alight" by Amanda Dykes

When I was chosen to be on the launch team for "Set the Stars Alight" , I really didn't know what to expect. This wasn't a book I would normally read, but I was up to trying something new. I was so pleasantly surprised what a great storyline "Set the Stars Alight" had.

My thoughts: What a beautifully written story.  I could really see what a amazing writer Amanda Dkyes is. She was able to intertwine two different time periods into one gorgeous story. You see the different personality of all the characters, which were all likeable.  They had several beautiful quotes but below is my all time favorite . It is so thought provoking and I feel it summed up a lot of the book.

Synopsis: The magic of the past comes alive each night for the family of a watchmaker. Lucy Claremont fascination with the high seas begins, which leads to her looking for a lost ship as a adult. Here childhood friend Dashel and his knowledge of stars was needed to solve a puzzle.  Two hundred years earlier there are three lives that are altered when a shepherd rescues the son of a admiral. As they grow they are forever changed.

My favorite quote: "In a world as dark as ours, we --- that is, people ---- forget how to see the light. So we remind them by telling the truth, fighting the dark, pay attention ... setting the stars alight.  There are thinks shining brightly all along, if we will notice."

Recommendation: I will great love to share this book on several social media sites and friends.

Rating: I give this book a rating of a 5 out of 5

Disclaimer: I received this complimentary copy from the publisher and netgalley in exchange for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

 "Flying In Love" by Chalon Linton

What can I say about this book? I think amazing covers it!  Chalon Linton knows how to write a clean contemporary romance.  This is the first book by this author that I've read and I am looking forward to the next book.

Synopsis: Paige Hall happy ending may just be in sight. She has been dating her boyfriend for month's and she feels confident their relationship is going on the right direction until she catches him kissing another woman. Paige a speech therapist, puts everything into her work and gave up on men.  Till she ran into Jake Summers, a military pilot.

My thoughts: You might remember what your first love was like. You find your life revolving around that person. Sometimes it's your happily ever after and sometimes it's not. I felt the pain that Paige was going through and the development of a new, fresh relationship with Jake. "Flying in Love" has all the makings of a great book!  It pulled me in from the very first age. I love all the characters and how they develop in the book.  Some parts of the story made me cry, but the major made me laugh.

Rating: I give this book a 5 stars

I will love to recommend this book to family, friends and through social media.

This e-book was a complementary copy from the author for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

What can happen when you read lips!

Dead Silence

By

Robin Caroll

What a great suspense novel. This is the first book by Robin Caroll I've read and I would love to read more.

 Dead Silence is a great story. The character's are very likable and reading was easy to follow. "Dead Silence" is a fast read. The story got me hooked on the first chapter.

The story is about  Elisa Carmichael, a court sign language interpreter, who happens to read the lips of two guy's talking about killing a state Senator.  She was unable to report information to the FBI till the next day, which was to late.  The Senator happened to be her mother in law. What do you do? Turn to FBI agents or try to solve on you own. Then there's the possibility to use both. Read "Dead Silence" to see what is the outcome of this murder.

I recommend this to anyone who love a great suspense novel.

I received this complimentary copy of this e-book from Revell and netgalley for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone

The Way Home

  

 "The Way Home"

By

Tessa Afsher

Synopsis - Enter the story of Ruth through a 6 week study. The story of Ruth is a wonderful tale of bravery, calling and God's provision. This story will come to life in a new ways as you dig deep in this 6 week bible study.

My thoughts  -  This happens to be one of the best bible study I've ever done!  Tessa Afsher "The Way Home " is a 6 week bible study of the story of Ruth.  This study brought the story of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz to life for me and  I hope will too for others.  

I have studied the book of Ruth several times, but not like this.  Tessa Afsher brought new aspects that I never thought about. The study will have you looking at my relationship with God, your struggles to forgive other's, yourself and even God and doing the will of God. You see the strength of Ruth to leave everything she had known her whole life. I have to say that it was encouraging, soul searching, and a thought provoking study.  

Favorite quote - Spend a moment in graditude. Not for blessings. For God himself. For who He is. For His commitment to you. (Tessa Afsher)

Recommendation - I would gladly recommend this bible study to others through Facebook, bookbud, Amazon, Goodreads and Barnes and Noble.

Rating - I will give this book a 5 out of 5

Disclaimer - I received this complimentary copy from the author and was ask to give a honest review. All my thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

 "Daughter of Cana"

 (Jerusalem Road Book #1)

By

Angela Hunt

Synopsis: Thomas and Tasmin twins, whom were hired to oversee a wedding feast on Cana.  They begin to worry when they ran out of wine, until a guest tells Tasmin to fill the pitchers with water.  She was reluctant but the water did turned to wine.  Are you going to follow Thomas and Tasmin as they follow the Nazarene.

My Thoughts: Angela Hunt wrote another great book.  I have read several of her books and she leaves me amazed.  "Daughter of Cana" is one of her best book I've read.   It is a page turner and I felt like I was there.  This is the first book in a new series and I can't wait to read the next one. If you love a Christian historical period piece, you will need to read "Daughter of Cana" .

Favorite quote:  "I am the light of the world.  The one who follows me will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life".

Rating: I am giving this book a rating of a 5 out of 5.  I will highly recommend this book to family, friends and others

Disclaimer: I received this complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley for a honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are mine.

A Rebellious Lady for the Brokenhearted Duke

 "A Rebellious Lady for the Brokenhearted Duke"

By

Leah Conolly

Synopsis: His second chance at happiness, her only chance at freedom. A love against all odds.

Elizabeth Gladstone has always been and will be a wild lady. James Graham, the widowed Duke of Darrington has the same reaction at first but she might change his mind.

My thoughts: I have to say that Leah Conolly has written a very cute, romance regency book.  You fall in love with the likeable characters from the very beginning.  You have James is a single father, whom is struggling to move forward with his life after the death of his wife. Then there is Elizabeth who is struggling to keep her independence.  Will they solve each other's problems together!  Read and see what happens! 

Favorite quote: "I find myself believing in impossible things too".

Rating: I rate 5 out of 5.  I will highly recommend this book to family and friends.

The Green Dress

"The Green Dress"

By

Liq Tolsma

My first thought about this book after reading the description was can this really be a True Crime.  This a great addition to the "True Colors" series. This book is a book with suspense, wonder and love. It's a page turner a very hard to put down.

The Green Dress is set in Boston in the 1880. The story is about a sinister plot to kill off family members. The author wrote a well written book. I spend a lot of time wondering what's next, who is doing it and especially  when the green dress would come into the story.  There were several night's that I would get up to read the book!

Favorite quote: "None of us know what life is going to bring from day to day. We just live and walk in God's Grace through it all.

I give this book a give it a 5 🌟

I will highly recommend this book to family and friends on Facebook,Bookbud, Amazon, Barnes and noble, and Goodreads.

I received this complimentary copy from Barbour and I was under no obligation to write a review.  All thoughts and opinions are mine.