I finished Sisters of Mercy Flats by Lori Copeland and didn't want it to end. We have an orphan, a thief and a shoe salesman all meshed together. Abigail is on her way to jail when she finds herself being rescued by Hershall Digman. Little did they know their lives would never be the same again. Their lives are both wrapped in lies and disguises. They're almost killed, thrown in jail, shot at, kidnapped, gravely ill, and dealing with fears like being scared of the dark, all the while a war is going on and men's lives hang in the balance.
I know I've said it before, but this one I most definitely want to read the next two books. I have to know what happens to Abigail's sisters.
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Ring of Secrets
I'm not a fan of posting on blogs while sick so please forgive me for being late in telling you about Ring of Secrets by Roseanna M. White. This book really sucked me in! If all history books were this captivating I would have aced history instead of getting a big fat... Well, it wasn't my best subject.
It was amazing to read how normal people put themselves into the position to save many American lives. Their lives were on the line yet they kept passing on information.
While the characters in the book are fictional the Culper Ring was a real group of people who shared information with Washington. I found the book fascinating. And I must admit, I didn't expect the twist in the end. It's a great historical read. The best part about finishing this book is knowing it's the first in a series. Bring on book 2!
This book was giving to me for my honest opinion by Net Galley.
It was amazing to read how normal people put themselves into the position to save many American lives. Their lives were on the line yet they kept passing on information.
While the characters in the book are fictional the Culper Ring was a real group of people who shared information with Washington. I found the book fascinating. And I must admit, I didn't expect the twist in the end. It's a great historical read. The best part about finishing this book is knowing it's the first in a series. Bring on book 2!
This book was giving to me for my honest opinion by Net Galley.
Katie's Journey to Love
I recently read Katie's Journey to Love by Jerry Eicher. It's about a girl who struggles to fit in. The Amish youth treat her like the strange daughter of Emma Raber. As a teenager Emma made a poor choice about a boy and never lived it down. When she did finally marry it wasn't for love. Shortly after she started falling in love with her husband he passed away. She was left to raise Katie alone for the majority of her life.
Unfortunately Emma has a low opinion of herself and Katie because of her experience from her youth. Katie finds herself hanging out with Mennonite you and for once in her life she's not only accepted, she has friends.
A few highlights:
~ The "apple of her eye" notices her and starts taking her to the Mennonite youth gatherings.
~ Her new step sister hates her and her mom. She doesn't mince words on how the two of them make her feel.
~ Katie is given permission to travel with three friends to Scotland, provided she can come up with the money. The plan is to learn the Mennonite and Amish history.
This book is a real page turner. I woke up many times holding my Kindle while reading late into the night. The only downfall is having to wait until the fall for more of the story.
This book was given to me to review by Net Galley.
Unfortunately Emma has a low opinion of herself and Katie because of her experience from her youth. Katie finds herself hanging out with Mennonite you and for once in her life she's not only accepted, she has friends.
A few highlights:
~ The "apple of her eye" notices her and starts taking her to the Mennonite youth gatherings.
~ Her new step sister hates her and her mom. She doesn't mince words on how the two of them make her feel.
~ Katie is given permission to travel with three friends to Scotland, provided she can come up with the money. The plan is to learn the Mennonite and Amish history.
This book is a real page turner. I woke up many times holding my Kindle while reading late into the night. The only downfall is having to wait until the fall for more of the story.
This book was given to me to review by Net Galley.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Mountain Homecoming
A couple weeks ago I read Mountain Homecoming by Sandra Robbins. It was a really good read.
The story centers around Cades Cove. It's a poor mountain community filled with people who love their land and care for each other. As the children grow up and get married they find themselves facing the same financial dilemma's that plague everyone in the Cove; many leave so they can provide for their family.
The story begins with Rani telling another friend, this time her best friend, goodbye. Josie, her husband and child have become the latest victims to leave the Cove in hopes of not just surviving, but thriving. Little did Rani know her sad day was about to turn around when someone actually moves back to the Cove.
Matthew Jackson returns to the Cove after being gone for 20 years. Even being outside the Cove life hasn't been easy for him. He's the son of an abusive alcoholic. His dad was gunned down in self defense after a night of drinking and gambling. Matthew along with his mom and little brother moved from the Cove shortly after the murder when his mom found a job. Much to soon both his mom and brother passed away. After a long journey that left him broken and ashamed, Matthew was finally able to purchase his childhood home in the Cove. For the most part he was greeted with open arms, but there were those who remember Luke Jackson, his abusive father.
Mountain Homecoming is a great book that will leave you with a better understanding of unconditional love and the foolishness of blame.
This book was given to me to read by NetGalley.
The story centers around Cades Cove. It's a poor mountain community filled with people who love their land and care for each other. As the children grow up and get married they find themselves facing the same financial dilemma's that plague everyone in the Cove; many leave so they can provide for their family.
The story begins with Rani telling another friend, this time her best friend, goodbye. Josie, her husband and child have become the latest victims to leave the Cove in hopes of not just surviving, but thriving. Little did Rani know her sad day was about to turn around when someone actually moves back to the Cove.
Matthew Jackson returns to the Cove after being gone for 20 years. Even being outside the Cove life hasn't been easy for him. He's the son of an abusive alcoholic. His dad was gunned down in self defense after a night of drinking and gambling. Matthew along with his mom and little brother moved from the Cove shortly after the murder when his mom found a job. Much to soon both his mom and brother passed away. After a long journey that left him broken and ashamed, Matthew was finally able to purchase his childhood home in the Cove. For the most part he was greeted with open arms, but there were those who remember Luke Jackson, his abusive father.
Mountain Homecoming is a great book that will leave you with a better understanding of unconditional love and the foolishness of blame.
This book was given to me to read by NetGalley.
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