Wedded to War

I just finished reading Wedded to War by Jocelyn Green and must admit I was left shocked. I found myself flipping back and forth between the last page I read and the next page that wanted me to rate the book. Wait a second! Didn't I just start the book? Wasn't I just getting sucked in? It can't be over it just began! I guess I need to read book two to see what happens next.

Wedded to War is about a woman, Charlotte, who wants to serve her country in some capacity. Being a woman of stature it isn't acceptable for her to get her hands dirty. So what's someone with a servants heart to do when it's not acceptable to serve?

I found Wedded to War intriguing. Charlotte is a go against the flow kind of girl. It's women like her who make history. It's a good, quick read. Keep in mind it's just the beginning of the story. You'll have to read book two and three if you want the full story.

The Dance

Recently I read The Dance.  I have to admit before I knew what it was about I HAD to read it because Gary Smalley is one of the authors.  Our premarital counseling included some videos and books by Gary Smalley and they were GOOD.  And...  The Dance didn't disappoint!

The Dance is about a couple who has allowed their marriage to become stagnant.  The husband, Jim, is clueless and his wife Marilyn is miserable.  For Jim EVERYTHING is about show.  He picks what church he goes to, his role in the church, his car, home, and friends according to how it will benefit him and make him look.  Marilyn just wants to connect with her husband.

So as not to spoil the book I'll just say I was challenged in my marriage.  We got to know each other and fell in love while traveling around the US having amazing adventures.  And now?  Not so much.  What's our thing?  Should we take a dance class?  Would we enjoy it if we could do it?  I know our adventures doesn't have to include dancing, but it does need to be something we can experience together.

I loved the book and I'm happy to know it's book one of three.

This book was reviewed thanks to NetGalley.

Sisters of Mercy Flats

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.

Princess Addison Gets Angry

Princess Addison Gets Angry by Molly Martin show's young girls how to deal with their anger.  It's a surprisingly short book, but it gives great advise on how to deal with your anger.  My daughter would love the bright graphics and the book is simple enough she could read it all herself.

I reviewed this book thanks to Net Galley.

The Silly Looking Thing

The Silly Looking Thing by Eva M. Sakmar-Sullivan is a great book for young readers and pre-readers.  The lesson it teachers on accepting people no matter their differences is excellent.  It also gives a quick lesson on how frogs go from an egg in the water to a leaping land creature.  The graphics are great, the font is big enough with just the right amount of words per page that my young reader won't get discouraged before she tries to read it.

I read this book to review it for Net Galley.

Change The World Before Bedtime

Change the World Before Bedtime by Mark Kimball Moulton, Josh Chalmers, and Karen Good is a cute book.  It's right up my six year olds alley of being a simple book that she would read (most of it).  I was disappointed in the size and style of font used.  It didn't mesh with the illustration.  However, the message was good.  After reading this my daughter would be ready to load up toys to give away, plant our own veggies, and to help people out who are in need.  The book also shows how even one person can make a difference.  Nice job.

The Chance

I recently read The Chance by Karen Kingsbury and must say, she hit the ball out of the park.  She has a knack for drawing you into her stories and this one doesn't disappoint.  The story is about a military family of three.  Dad is only home on the weekends, mom is lonely and Ellie spends most of her time with her best friend Nolan.  One night dad kicks mom out after learning she's pregnant with another man's child.  He then moves him and Ellie across the country.  The night  before leaving Ellie and Nolan write each other a letter and bury it in their favorite spot at a park with the plan to dig it up in 11 years.  Now fast-forward 11 years.  Life has been hard for both of them.  One has achieved their dreams while the other is far from it.

A few things we learn:

- The Bible is a tool, not a weapon.  I've seen It happen to many times, someone throws out scripture to get their way, justify their actions, or to condemn someone.  Unfortunately they completely miss their own sin.

- Two wrongs don't make a right.  We can't justify our bad choices because of the bad one someone else made.

- Love looks beyond your circumstances and bad choices.

It's a wonderful book that I'm so happy I had the chance to review.  It's definitely worth missing sleep to finish reading.