Seasons of Opportunities

Recently I received a copy of the following book in exchange for my honest review. This post will have book purchase advertisement. The FTC requires you be given fair warning! Now relax and enjoy the review. Does a second chance at life and love always involve surrender?  A three-year old son, a struggling café, and fading memories are all Robin Price has left of her late husband. As the proud owner of Willow Tree Café in small town Peaks, Iowa,  she pours her heart into every muffin she bakes and espresso she pulls, thankful for the sense of purpose and community the work provides.

Recently I received a copy of the following book in exchange for my honest review. This post will have book purchase advertisement. The FTC requires you be given fair warning! Now relax and enjoy the review, and don't forget to enter the giveaway at the end! When the biological father of Jessica MacAllister’s son decides to break their custody agreement, Jessica and her son visit her Uncle George for advice and refuge… Following a year of grief, Evelyn Sweeney is finally ready to move on. Pondering her new path in life, her mind drifts to her first love, George MacAllister…

Recently I received a copy of the following book in exchange for my honest review. In the post you will have the opportunity click on an advertising link and purchase the book. The FTC requires you be given fair warning! Stressed-out FBI Special Agent Kit McGovern returns to her grandmother’s Chincoteague Island home in search of peace. But when a little boy’s body washes up on the beach, Kit cannot resist throwing herself into the mystery of his murder. Her only clues: the tomato seeds in the Latino boy’s gut, and the acorns in his pockets.

White Queen of the Cannibals: The Story of Mary Slessor of Calabar by A.J. Bueltmann My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have always loved the story of Mary Slessor. I read this book when I was young and re-read it recently to my children. They enjoyed every bit of it. It is full of adventure, and danger as Mary boldly proclaims the gospel of Jesus. It is written in a simple way, and kids can easily understand it. Mary Slessor has always been one of my "real-life heroes". My son (8) was captivated by the jungles, wild animals, un-civilized people and the dangers Mary went through to win those people to the Lord. She was so brave and courageous. She sacrificed her life, even the possibility of marriage to serve her Savior. This book really makes you think! I could read this book multiple times and be blessed by it! Warning... Make sure children are prepared for cannibalism, and some other graphic descriptions if they are very young. (I downloaded a free Kindle copy from Amazon) Vi

Recently I received a copy of the following book in exchange for my honest review. In the post you will have the opportunity click on an advertising link and purchase the book. The FTC requires you be given fair warning! When romance calls, will she choose to answer? Hannah Gregory is good at many things, but that list does not include following rules. So when she must apply for a job as a switchboard operator to support her two sisters, she knows it won't be easy. Hello Girls must conduct themselves according to strict-and often bewildering-rules, which include absolutely no consorting with gentlemen while in training.Hannah doubts it will be difficult to keep that rule-until a handsome young lawyer starts getting under her skin.

It's 1779... And the British are quite suspicious that there is a ring of spies in NY City who are sending information to General Washington. They are desperate to locate and eliminate the conspiritors, but so far... they have not had any luck... I love American History. This article that accompanied the book I just finished, Ring of Secrets by Roseanna White , really interested me. For one, many of these people are included in her book, and on the other, I am just fascinated by all things U.S. History.  So want a little bit of a lesson on spies from long ago? - Read On....

This exciting romantic spy novel from Roseanna M. White combines fascinating cloak-and-dagger secrets with a tale of love and intrigue during the Revolutionary War. Winter Reeves is an aristocratic Patriot forced to hide her heart amid the Loyalists of the City of New York. She has learned to keep her ears open so she can pass information on British movements to Robbie Townsend, her childhood friend, and his spy ring. If she's caught, if she's hung for espionage…well, she won't be. Robbie has taught her the tools of the trade: the wonders of invisible ink, drop locations and, most importantly, a good cover.

Africa, Roman soldiers, and dragons... What do all these things have to do with friendship? Well, you will have to read this one to find out. The book begins with an Odyssey girl, Beth, being discouraged because she was not brave enough to stand up for  a friend at school who was being bullied. Mr Whitaker talks them into taking a trip in the Imagination station. They are faced with danger, wild creatures, crazy people, and the adventure of a lifetime; all to learn a lesson.  In Patrick and Beth's adventure they learn how to be courageous and stand up for what they believe in, after meeting Sir Georgious. Sir Georgious is a Christian Roman soldier, who is changing his community by his acts of kindness and demonstrating the love of Christ.