Well my assumption on part of the book was wrong. I won't tell you what I was wrong about; read the book and see for yourself.
Vannetta writes about the Amish in Shipshewana the same as Tricia Goyer does the Amish in Montana. And how is that? The Amish and English intermix. They are friends, "family" and coworkers. They help each other out no matter who they are or how they live.
At this point in the book someone has been murdered and Callie is the main suspect. Oh, and once upon a time Callie had a baby. Perhaps I was fighting sleep at the time, but I don't think she has told what happened to the baby. Her husband is no longer in the picture either. I'll let you read the book to see what happens there.
My foot still hurts. I wanted to go to Sea World tomorrow, but my foot has been cramping all day. Not cool. I did workout today, but towards the end I started feeling the cramp coming back. =/
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Reading ~ Falling to Pieces
Alright, I was about 21% into reading Material Witness when I realized it's book three. Once upon a time I read a book review from someone who got the book from NetGalley. They were harsh! They were lost and didn't mince words about it. I read the book and thought it was great, but I had read the two previous books. I vowed to not review a book unless I've read them in order; if I know there's more then one that is. =)
But let me say this... Material Witness is SOOOOO good I stayed up late reading it. It was getting really good, but my body was betraying me. I kept falling asleep while Callie walked into her garden with Max (her dog). I pretty sure she wasn't alone. Was the murderer there? Possibly. Was someone else hiding in her bushes? Why did the murderer look familiar to her? Oh all the questions going through my head.
For now, I'm going back to book one. I'm currently reading Falling to Pieces: A Quilt Shop Murder (A Shipshewana Amish Mystery) by Vannetta Chapman. I'm 23% into the book. So far Daisy the quilt shop owner has died, Callie her niece has moved into Daisy's apartment and finally decided to reopen the quilt shop, the local newspaper has slandered Callie, and Callie is learning to enjoy the simple life. I'm wondering if Mr Stakehorn, the editor, is making his own news.
If you want to find out what I'm talking about read Falling to Pieces. I think you'll like it. So far it doesn't seem like your typical boy meets girl Amish book which I like.
On a random note the bottom of my foot has been cramping since shortly after I got off the elliptical today. Not fun. I didn't even know the bottom of your foot could cramp.
But let me say this... Material Witness is SOOOOO good I stayed up late reading it. It was getting really good, but my body was betraying me. I kept falling asleep while Callie walked into her garden with Max (her dog). I pretty sure she wasn't alone. Was the murderer there? Possibly. Was someone else hiding in her bushes? Why did the murderer look familiar to her? Oh all the questions going through my head.
For now, I'm going back to book one. I'm currently reading Falling to Pieces: A Quilt Shop Murder (A Shipshewana Amish Mystery) by Vannetta Chapman. I'm 23% into the book. So far Daisy the quilt shop owner has died, Callie her niece has moved into Daisy's apartment and finally decided to reopen the quilt shop, the local newspaper has slandered Callie, and Callie is learning to enjoy the simple life. I'm wondering if Mr Stakehorn, the editor, is making his own news.
If you want to find out what I'm talking about read Falling to Pieces. I think you'll like it. So far it doesn't seem like your typical boy meets girl Amish book which I like.
On a random note the bottom of my foot has been cramping since shortly after I got off the elliptical today. Not fun. I didn't even know the bottom of your foot could cramp.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Reading Material Witness
I'm reading Material Witness (A Shipshewana Amish Mystery) by Vannetta Chapman. You can imagine my surprise when my Amish Christmas book begins with a murder. It sure didn't seem like much of a happy Christmas book. Well that's because it's not. I seem to be batting a 1,000 these days with interesting, less traditional Amish books. Well, less traditional when they have violence in them. I'm 21% into the book, someone is dead and there's an investigation into who did it.
Well... It looks like I'm reading book three. This would be the third time I've read the third book first. Given that I've been left to guess or be shocked by a couple things like an Amish person not acting like an Amish person only to learn they aren't Amish, I think I will go back and read the other two books.
Well... It looks like I'm reading book three. This would be the third time I've read the third book first. Given that I've been left to guess or be shocked by a couple things like an Amish person not acting like an Amish person only to learn they aren't Amish, I think I will go back and read the other two books.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
A Lady in the Making
What a book! Millie or Mildred Evans spends the majority of the book proving herself a trustworthy person to David Stone. She doesn't try to convince him she won't steal or trick him; she shows him by how she lives. After being held up for a couple months on their journey Millie started attending a church. She told her pastor and his wife all about her past. When David has a chance to start meeting with them he's able to confirm Millie really has changed.
One thing I'm reminded of from this book is the value of trust. Trust is the most expensive thing we can give or receive. Being trustworthy can take us far, but one wrong move and it's all gone. It can take years to earn back and may not be fully restored.
We learn early on that David is traveling home to England to claim his inheritance. His cousin's wife is very upset that her husband who is second in line for the title is losing out to someone who has lived out of the country for 20 years. She sets out to have him killed... again.
I've stayed up late reading until I fall asleep at least twice because the story was so good. I suggest you read the book. By the way, I had no idea this was book three in the series and I didn't feel lost one bit.
I was able to read this book thanks to NetGalley.
One thing I'm reminded of from this book is the value of trust. Trust is the most expensive thing we can give or receive. Being trustworthy can take us far, but one wrong move and it's all gone. It can take years to earn back and may not be fully restored.
We learn early on that David is traveling home to England to claim his inheritance. His cousin's wife is very upset that her husband who is second in line for the title is losing out to someone who has lived out of the country for 20 years. She sets out to have him killed... again.
I've stayed up late reading until I fall asleep at least twice because the story was so good. I suggest you read the book. By the way, I had no idea this was book three in the series and I didn't feel lost one bit.
I was able to read this book thanks to NetGalley.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Reading - Lady In The Making
I recently started reading Lady In The Making and I'm loving it! It's written by Susan Page Davis and published by Barbour Publishing, Inc.
So far I know that Millie Evens has a criminal half brother who wants her to come cook for his gang. Actually, she has a history too. But Millie has changed. She's trying to turn her life around and make up for all her wrongs. While on a LONG trip via stage coach she happens to board after a man she's stolen from. The chance meeting helps her to resolve some of her past, but of course he doesn't trust a thing she tells him.
I know a bit more then I'm telling, but I can't give it all away. Goodness, I feel like a lot has already happened in the book yet I'm only 18% into it. This is going to be good. =)
One of the best things about reading a great book while working out? Looking down to see you only have 3 minutes left. I was so engrossed into the book that my hour flew by.
So far I know that Millie Evens has a criminal half brother who wants her to come cook for his gang. Actually, she has a history too. But Millie has changed. She's trying to turn her life around and make up for all her wrongs. While on a LONG trip via stage coach she happens to board after a man she's stolen from. The chance meeting helps her to resolve some of her past, but of course he doesn't trust a thing she tells him.
I know a bit more then I'm telling, but I can't give it all away. Goodness, I feel like a lot has already happened in the book yet I'm only 18% into it. This is going to be good. =)
One of the best things about reading a great book while working out? Looking down to see you only have 3 minutes left. I was so engrossed into the book that my hour flew by.
Friday, November 16, 2012
To Whisper Her Name
Last month I read To Whisper Her Name by Tamera Alexander.
I almost put the book down in the first couple pages. I was done. Really. But given that the main reason I'm reading the book is to review it I figured I should suck it up and give it a try. And guess what??? I'm glad I did.
The book begins with First Lieutenant Ridley Cooper searching for some thoroughbred horses from Bell Mead that are being hidden for their owner, General Harding, by a slave. The civil war; this was a book closer for me. Pressing on. Cooper finds the horses after following his instincts on where he would hide them if the roles were reversed. He knows zero about horses so he becomes mesmerized by how well the slave, Mr Green, can handle them. Cooper can't bring himself to take the horses away. He lets Green go, but he himself doesn't make it far before he's captured.
Now fast forward three years. The war is over and the book is getting interesting. We have Olivia, a new widow of a traitor, who is moving to Bell Mead to work for her friend that she loves like a mother. Who might the carriage pass on the road, but Cooper. He was on his way to Bell Mead himself. He was hoping to learn all he could from Green about working with horses. Now that the war is over he wants to go off to Colorado and start life over. From here on out the book takes a lot of twist and turns. You have a guy from the south who fought for the north working for a southern general; of course he must keep it a secret. We have a socialite becoming an outcast. Cooper really encourages her to find what she was born to do and she does. What does she do? Read the book. It's good! Yes, I, the person who wanted to put the book down in the beginning found myself glued to my Kindle until I finished the book.
One of my favorite quotes was...
I almost put the book down in the first couple pages. I was done. Really. But given that the main reason I'm reading the book is to review it I figured I should suck it up and give it a try. And guess what??? I'm glad I did.
The book begins with First Lieutenant Ridley Cooper searching for some thoroughbred horses from Bell Mead that are being hidden for their owner, General Harding, by a slave. The civil war; this was a book closer for me. Pressing on. Cooper finds the horses after following his instincts on where he would hide them if the roles were reversed. He knows zero about horses so he becomes mesmerized by how well the slave, Mr Green, can handle them. Cooper can't bring himself to take the horses away. He lets Green go, but he himself doesn't make it far before he's captured.
Now fast forward three years. The war is over and the book is getting interesting. We have Olivia, a new widow of a traitor, who is moving to Bell Mead to work for her friend that she loves like a mother. Who might the carriage pass on the road, but Cooper. He was on his way to Bell Mead himself. He was hoping to learn all he could from Green about working with horses. Now that the war is over he wants to go off to Colorado and start life over. From here on out the book takes a lot of twist and turns. You have a guy from the south who fought for the north working for a southern general; of course he must keep it a secret. We have a socialite becoming an outcast. Cooper really encourages her to find what she was born to do and she does. What does she do? Read the book. It's good! Yes, I, the person who wanted to put the book down in the beginning found myself glued to my Kindle until I finished the book.
One of my favorite quotes was...
God never leans over the balcony of heaven and gasps.
That's awesome right?! In case you don't get it, it means nothing surprises God.
This review was done for Net Galley.
Faithful To Laura
I'm done reading Faithful To Laura by Kathleen Fuller.
If I had to sum the book up in one word it would be... Betrayal. Yep, betrayal. Have you ever read an Amish book and thought it was full of several different kinds of betrayal? Well this book most definitely has it. If I were asked to give two words I would say betrayal and forgiveness. For all the betrayal the main characters in the book face they all have the option to forgive those who have wronged them; given how they were wronged some would be VERY hard to get over.
It all begins with Laura having a nightmare of a violent act committed against her at the hands of her fiancee. He actually tried to murder her, but thankfully failed. We learn of infidelity and a long lost relative showing up years after a child was orphaned. There are some intense moments.
I must admit I was hoping for it to end with all the fuzzy rainbows and unicorns; I was a bit disappointed. However, a book that begins with violence really can't switch to chocolates and bunnies. It does have a good ending, but I won't spoil it for you. I'm guessing another book is coming that just may wrap up this one.
I'm reviewing this book for Net Galley.
If I had to sum the book up in one word it would be... Betrayal. Yep, betrayal. Have you ever read an Amish book and thought it was full of several different kinds of betrayal? Well this book most definitely has it. If I were asked to give two words I would say betrayal and forgiveness. For all the betrayal the main characters in the book face they all have the option to forgive those who have wronged them; given how they were wronged some would be VERY hard to get over.
It all begins with Laura having a nightmare of a violent act committed against her at the hands of her fiancee. He actually tried to murder her, but thankfully failed. We learn of infidelity and a long lost relative showing up years after a child was orphaned. There are some intense moments.
I must admit I was hoping for it to end with all the fuzzy rainbows and unicorns; I was a bit disappointed. However, a book that begins with violence really can't switch to chocolates and bunnies. It does have a good ending, but I won't spoil it for you. I'm guessing another book is coming that just may wrap up this one.
I'm reviewing this book for Net Galley.
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