Review-Cherished

November 20, 2011

FTC:I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

From The Back Of The Book

How can she believe God cherishes her when she can’t forgive herself?

Kelli London once dreamed of being a songwriter. As crazy as it seemed, she hoped that God would use the lyrics that came to her while she slept. She dreamed about Brian too, that the love they shared would be a forever kind of love. But choices she’ll forever regret upended her hope . . . and turned her dreams to dust. When those dreams come knocking once more, she’s forced to deal with the pain of the past.

Heather Anderson’s life has spun out of control—first, an affair with a married man, then a one-night stand with the drummer of a popular Christian band that left her devastated. Broken and alone, she cried out to the only One who can save her. And He did. But that’s just the beginning, because now she must leave behind the only life she’s ever known.

Two women with shame-filled pasts form an unlikely friendship. What does God’s forgiveness look like for them? Will they ever believe that He loves them . . . and can still offer them a life where they are cherished?

My Review

I was not a huge fan of this book. It has taken me months to finish this book and write the review. It has a great message but it was boring to me. I think it is boring to me because I am so used to reading thrills and mystery books so that when I read a book like this it tends to bore me. I think this book had a great message. I also love that the book isn’t gross like some of the other books I have read.

This is the first book I have read by her and I know that I won’t ready anymore since her writing isn’t what I like to read.

Has anyone read this book? How do you feel about the book?

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Book Review-The Queensford Family

November 17, 2011

FTC:I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

~The cover and the info from the back of the book came from the website that provided me with the book to review~

by Shelley Hollenbeck

Seven invited tourists and their tour-guide driver are storm-isolated at Queensford Castle, Cock Robin Island, California. In the grand tradition of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” all seven die, one by one. Who killed them – their Native American driver? Their host? The butler? The answer is much more complicated than Christie’s, involving the characters’ past lives and a centuries-old prophecy heralding divine retribution.

My Review

Let me first start by saying that I love everything about this book until the ending. I was less than impressed with how the author chose to end the book but I have read books that have ended worse. Right from the start of the book it grabbed my attention and it turned out to be a book that I couldn’t put down. Most of the book reminded me of the game of clue. I spend the entire book trying to figure it out and I never would have guessed the ending. I wouldn’t mind reading more books by this author. I also think people who like thrillers or mysteries would love this book.

Once you have read it please come back and let me know what you think of it!

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Book Review-House Of Secrets

November 4, 2011

FTC:I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

The cover and excerpt from the book were taken off of the website that gave me the book to review.

They vowed, as children, to be silent…

When her father orchestrates a surprise trip to the summer house of her childhood, Bailee Cooper is unprepared for what follows. What is intended to be a happy reunion for Bailee and her sisters quickly becomes shrouded by memories from the past.

Together again, the three sisters sift through their recollections of fifteen years ago…of an ill mother, and of their father making a desperate choice. One sister believes their silence must end and the truth be revealed. But they soon come to wonder if they can trust their memories.

Mark Delahunt arrives in the wake of this emotional turmoil. Determined to win Bailee’s affection, Mark becomes a strong fortress for her in this time of confusion, and what was once a tentative promise begins to take root and grow. Caught between the past and an uncertain future, can Bailee let God guide her to healing…or will she risk losing the chance to embrace love?

My Review

I can’t saw enough good things about this book. I read the whole book in 3 days. It was an amazing book. It really made me think about things in my own life. I also now have the motivation to make some changes that I need to make in my life. I usually don’t like books like this one but I couldn’t put it down and I learned so much about myself because the main character in the book is my age and has a personality like mine. I am not going into details because I don’t want to give the story away to anyone who may want to read the book.