THOUGH MY HEART IS TORN

Settling into a simple life in the majestic Blue Ridge mountains, Lonnie and Gideon O’Riley have finally found happiness after the rocky start to their marriage. The roguish bluegrass musician has fallen in love with his gentle wife and the God she serves, and Lonnie rests secure in his tenderness for her and their young son. A heartless ruse interrupts their peace, bringing them back to Rocky Knob—and forces them to face the claims of Cassie Allan, a woman who says she is Gideon’s rightful wife.

As Gideon wades into the depths of his past choices, Lonnie is stunned by the revelations. She has no choice but to navigate this new path, knowing that surviving the devastating blow will take every ounce of strength she has.

While Gideon’s guilt and his bitterness towards Cassie threatens to burn up his fledgling faith, Lonnie wrestles to find the courage to trust the God who brought them together in the first place. Will their hard-earned love be able to conquer all?

I like the book but was unable to get into it. The start was good and the characters were interesting enough. I'm not sure why I couldn't get past the first couple chapters. I didn't understand why Lonnie left her parents home. But other then that it was entertaining. I feel that if others read it they might really enjoy it even though I had trouble getting through it.

 “I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review”.

CLOUDS

Such a Wonderful Read!!! You won't be able to put it down....
Robin Jones Gunn tells a story of a young girl who is willing to make her dreams come true no matter the cost. Shelly has to decide between her best friend and first love and her love of the job she has always longed for. Faced with the reality that her job as an airline stewartist will end. Shelly heads home to nurse her wounds and face the hard truth that her faith and love has been shaken to its core. When her sister invites her on a trip to Germany, Shelly meets up with her long lost love Johnathan whom she dreams of getting back with until she comes face to face with the truth that he may have moved on with his life. Shelly finally comes to terms with her shaken faith and the love she longs for.
This book is wonderfully written and I couldn't put it down. Every one should read this book.

“I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review”.

The Captain's Bride

 

"The Captain's Bride" is a wonderful story about a newly wed couple, their friends and family members who journey from Norway to America in search of a new life. This historical tale provides true to life characters struggle with and acting acknowledging challenges each of us face today, such as bothersome siblings, marital disagreements, sexual temptations, financial dilemmas, and solitude. This story is an unbelievable tale of adventure,from Norway to the high seas, to the rocky shores and plains of America in the 1880s.
Mrs. Bergren uses different quotes from the bible through out the book such as "Psalms 130, Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice; let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities,O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with thee.... I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
Lisa T. Bergren writes a brilliant page turner that is sure to delight many readers over and over again.... I loved it! I'm also looking forward to reading the rest of the Northern Lights series.
“I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review”.

One Glorious Ambition

 

Jane Kirkpatrick’s ability to explore the human spirit makes One Glorious Ambition a glorious novel of love, compassion, and duty. Dorothea Dix was born a nineteenth-century woman with little rights, She dares the nation’s most influential men to provide humane treatment for the hopeless—the handicapped and insane. Although the story is sad at times Dorothea Dix's character brings vitality and hope to the people of her time. She is caring to a fault, even though it sometimes makes her ill. Because she has seen her mother go through a mental illness it gave her passion to help those who are in a similar state. She holds on to family value even when forces beyond her control makes it imposable. 

"I enjoyed the book immensely and would recommend it to anyone who loves to read"

“I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review”.