Faith by Lyn Cote

Faith by Lyn Cote

Description 

The Civil War battlefield is the last place Quakeress Faith Cathwell thought she’d find herself. But with a gift for nursing, Faith seizes this opportunity to join the fight for abolition―and to search for Shiloh, a freeborn childhood friend who was kidnapped and sold south by unscrupulous slave catchers.

Knowing it’s much too dangerous for her to search enemy territory alone, Faith enlists the help of Colonel Devlin Knight, who is indebted to her for saving his cousin’s life. A career soldier, Dev is committed to the preservation of the Union but conflicted about freeing his own slave and confidant, who plans to enlist as soon as Dev gives him manumission papers.

Blazing a trail east with the rest of Grant’s army, Dev and Faith fight their personal battles―and a growing attraction to each other. When beliefs clash and passions flare, they quickly find that the only thing more dangerous than the war surrounding them is the battle within their hearts.

My Review

Faith Cathwell is what I would call a determined woman. As she did her job as a nurse in the Civil War, she was really looking for her kidnaped and freed friend who was a woman of color. Which was a very dangerous situation for anyone, much less a woman. Faith did ask for help from Cournal Devlin Knight and the two of them determine to find Shiloh, as dangerous as it may be.

This book is a journey of struggles and difficulties and Faith and Delvin continue to find Shiloh. I did enjoy these two character and the rest of the cast in this book. At the story unfolds, I enjoyed seeing the characters come to life more and grow into people that were believable and like real. Lyn Coye does her job well as she combines the lives of these two, and writes a story of love and forgiveness. And even though Faith and Devlin were looking for a friend, they found more than they ever though they would find. Read this book to find out the ending of their story. 

The publisher, Tyndale House provided this book. This review is my honest opinion of how I felt about the book, all opinions here are mine alone! 

About the Author

Biography

In 1997, Lyn Cote's first book, Never Alone, was chosen for the "new" Love Inspired romance line. Since then, Lyn has had over thirty-five novels published. In 2006 Lyn's book, Chloe, was a finalist for the RITA, and her book Her Patchwork Family was a finalist for the Carol Award in 2010 and Her Healing Ways won in 2011. These are two of the highest awards in the romance genre.

Lyn's brand "Strong Women, Brave Stories," always includes three elements: a strong heroine who is a passionate participant in her times, authentic historical detail and a multicultural cast of characters. Lyn also features stories of strong women both from real life and true to life fiction on her blog http://BooksbyLynCote.com

Lyn also can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads. Drop by and "friend or follow" her. Now living her dream of writing books at her lake cottage in northern Wisconsin, Lyn hopes her books show the power of divine as well as human love.

The Underground Culinary Tour How America Eats

The Underground Culinary Tour

How America Eats

In the bestselling tradition of Moneyball, The Underground Culinary Tour is a high-octane, behind-the-scenes narrative about how the restaurant industry, historically run by gut and intuition, is being transformed by the use of data.
Sixteen years ago, entrepreneur Damian Mogavero brought together an unlikely mix of experts—chefs and code writers—to create a pioneering software company whose goal was to empower restaurateurs, through the use of data, to elevate and enhance the guest experience. Today, his data gathering programs are used by such renown chefs as Danny Meyer, Tom Colicchio, Daniel Boulud, Guy Fieri, Giada De Laurentiis, Gordon Ramsay, and countless others.

Mogavero describes such restaurateurs as the New Guard, and their approach to their art and craft is radically different from that of their predecessors. By embracing data and adapting to the new trends of today’s demanding consumers, these innovative chefs and owners do everything more nimbly and efficiently—from the recipes they create to the wines and craft beers they stock, from the presentations they choreograph to the customized training they give their servers, making restaurants more popular and profitable than ever before.

Finally, Damian takes readers behind the scenes of his annual, invitation-only culinary tour for top chefs and industry CEOs, showing us how today’s elite restaurants embrace new trends to create unforgettable meals and transform how we eat. From the glittering nightclubs of Las Vegas to a packed seasonal restaurant on the Long Island Sound, from Brennan’s storied, family-run New Orleans dynasty to today’s high-stakes celebrity chef palaces, The Underground Culinary Tour takes readers on an epicurean adventure they won’t soon forget.


My Review

This is an amazing book for those who are in the restaurant business, or might be going into that business. Though I'm not a restaurant owner, I did enjoy reading through this book. Its a pretty fast pace read, but it had so many tips and tools, that it would be an excellent help. In my younger years I worked in several restaurants, and it was always interesting to see the overall run of the places. I can see where this would be an excellent tool for any restaurant owner. Or anyone in the food industry. Need a gift for that special person that you don't know what to give, this would be a good book to give. In addition to all of the super stuff in this book, the copy I reviewed is a nice hardcover with a very eyecatching dustjacket. High quality book.
This book was provided by Blogging for Books blog tours. I was  not ask to write a positive review. The opinions here are mine alone!

I Can by by Kathryn O'Brien (Author), Gillian Flint (Illustrator)

With a repetitive, rhythmic introduction of Philippians 4:13 (“I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength”), I Can turns Bible memorization from a duty to a delight for children, using the author’s unique teaching strategy. This purposeful presentation of Scripture will help children memorize, understand, and absorb passages as the author presents this powerful verse one word at a time, teaching the meaning of each individual word before presenting the entire passage. I Can builds a meaningful connection between God’s Word and a child’s life experiences, laying a foundation for a love and comprehension of Scripture. Parents and children will enjoy interacting together over the passage.

My Review
This book is very nice for kids to read. Phil. 4:13 is a special verse to me because it was my dad's favorite verse. It is a great verse to teach kids. The author Kathryn O'Brien does a amazing job of taking each verse and explaining it for small children can understand, as well as any age child that reads this book. Grounding children in the truths and principles in the Bible is so important and a book like this is the way to go. And the pictures throughout the book are great, Gillian Flint does an outstanding job of creating each page special to go with what the author is talking about. It all fits together so well. I would say this little book is a must for you child. And you will enjoy it yourself, just as I did!

I received this book from Tyndale House to read and review. I expressed my own opinion in this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

The Angel of Forest Hill by Cindy Woodsmall

The Angel of Forest Hill

by Cindy Woodsmall

ABOUT THE BOOK

A time of anticipation. A season of miracles.
Because of Joel’s impossible situation, twenty-one-year-old Rose must sacrifice everything. As days pass into years in the midst of the beautiful hills, the laughter of children, and God’s providence—is it too much for Rose to hope for love in return?

An amazing journey toward love and belonging, filled with the wonder of the season of Christ’s birth.
 
When Old Order Amish Rose Kurtz is asked to leave her family, travel deep into West Vir­ginia, and help Joel Dienner with his children in the wake of tragedy, the quiet young woman recognizes a home where she might find kindness instead of criticism and hope replacing harsh words. She agrees to stay in Forest Hill and become Joel’s wife for the sake of his family needs, but their marriage is to be a partnership, one built from need, not love and affection.

As the years pass, Rose continues to beckon Joel to join life again, to take joy in his growing children, and to awaken his heart to the possibility of new love. Joel hopes that Rose can move beyond deep-rooted hurts to see the beautiful Christmas ahead, their season. But will the arrival of a beautiful widow and a series of misunderstandings reverse how far Rose and Joel have come?

My Review

Rose Kultz is the only girl of 12 children. Her family depended on her more than they should. So, it didn't go over to well with the family when the Bishop ask Rose to visit a family in a small Amish community in West Virginia. Joel lost his wife and was having a difficult time raising his three children, while morning the loss of his wife and partner in life. Since it wasn't proper for Rose and Joel to live in the same house, a quick wedding took place, in name only. How will this family handle the horrific changes that they are facing?

I really like Rose, and I don't know how she stood the treatment she rec'd from her parents and brothers. She lived a sad life with her own family. I was happy for her to be able to take care of a home and children that she enjoyed, even though Joel wasn't much help. This story had emotions flying everywhere, it was sad to read some of it. But I got so attached to the characters, and did appreciate the ending. This is an excellent read, if you want to read it during the Holiday's or any time during the year.

I received this book from Blogging for Books to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

God Made You Nose to Toes

Book Description

Help little ones understand that God created each part of their bodies so they can enjoy life and everything in it. In this delightful padded cover board book by well-known author and family therapist Leslie Parrott, children can follow along with Toucan––with a great big nose––as he helps them learn God loves each one of them completely.




Toucan has a big nose, but that is ok because that's just the way God made him. Author and family therapist Leslie Parrott does a great job in this little board book teaching children that God made them just the way they are, no matter what they look like. She explains to the kids that God loves them completely just like they are. In todays world, this is so important to teach your kids these principles. And this great little book it just what you need as a parent. The story is very cute, the pictures are adorable and the colors are bright and will capture any kids attention.

This book was sent to me from ,…….. to read and review. I expressed my own opinion in this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

The NIV Holy Bible for Girls, Journal Edition

Book Description

The NIV Holy Bible for Girls, Journal Edition is the perfect way to apply Scripture to your everyday life. Designed with the thoughtful writer in mind, a whimsical cover and journaling lines inspire reflection in God’s Word. This Bible contains the full text of the bestselling New International Version (NIV) translation.
Features include:
Lines on each page for journaling and notes Thick paper perfect for any writing utensil A presentation page for gift giving A “How to Use This Bible” page to get started on the right foot Ribbon marker The complete text of the bestselling New International Version (NIV)


My Review
This is a wonderful Bible for girls who love to journal in their Bibles. The pages are thick and will handle journaling well. The margins are wider than normal Bibles giving plenty of room to write what you want. The outside is a beautiful Pink and I think it is a design that young girls would like to carry around. If you are a fan of taking notes in you Bible, this one is for you. And young girls or older ladies can use this one. There is no age limit to this beautiful Bible.

The features you will find in this Bible will be
Lines on each page for journaling and notes, Thick paper perfect for any writing utensil, A presentation page for gift giving, A “How to Use This Bible” page to get started on the right foot

Ribbon marker and The complete text of the bestselling New International Version (NIV).

Don't forget to check this one out.

I received this book from BookLook Bloggers to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

The NIV Holy Bible for Girls, Journal Edition

Book Description

The NIV Holy Bible for Girls, Journal Edition is the perfect way to apply Scripture to your everyday life. Designed with the thoughtful writer in mind, a whimsical cover and journaling lines inspire reflection in God’s Word. This Bible contains the full text of the bestselling New International Version (NIV) translation.
Features include:
Lines on each page for journaling and notes Thick paper perfect for any writing utensil A presentation page for gift giving A “How to Use This Bible” page to get started on the right foot Ribbon marker The complete text of the bestselling New International Version (NIV)


My Review
This is a wonderful Bible for girls who love to journal in their Bibles. The pages are thick and will handle journaling well. The margins are wider than normal Bibles giving plenty of room to write what you want. The outside is a beautiful Pink and I think it is a design that young girls would like to carry around. If you are a fan of taking notes in you Bible, this one is for you. And young girls or older ladies can use this one. There is no age limit to this beautiful Bible.

The features you will find in this Bible will be
Lines on each page for journaling and notes, Thick paper perfect for any writing utensil, A presentation page for gift giving, A “How to Use This Bible” page to get started on the right foot

Ribbon marker and The complete text of the bestselling New International Version (NIV).

Don't forget to check this one out.

I received this book from BookLook Bloggers to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible Hundreds of Verses to Color

NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible
Hundreds of Verses to Color

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Book Description

With hundreds of inspiring verses illustrated in detailed, ready-to-color line art, the NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible employs the proven stress-relieving benefits of adult coloring to help quiet your soul so you can reflect on the precious truths of Scripture. Perfect for all ages, the thick white paper with lightly ruled lines in the extra-wide margins, provides ample space for your own artistic expressions and journaling.
The NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible is a perfect gift that will become a cherished keepsake full of personalized creative expressions of faith.
Features of this treasured Bible include:

Hundreds of verses illustrated in ready-to-color line art Thicker white paper for enduring note-taking Lined, wide margins for notes, reflections and art Full text of the most read, most trusted modern-English Bible – the New International Version (NIV) Easy-to-read black letter text in single-column format Lays flat in your hand or on your desk Ribbon marker.

My Review

This is one Bible that every woman should own. The dust jacket is beautiful, the hardcover front cover is beautiful, the warm and muted colors and calming and peaceful. It is just beautiful inside and out. What a wonderful idea to have a Bible that ladies can color, draw, write in, and customize it as their very own. The margins are very wide so you can have plenty of room to make notes and draw pictures as you want. In addition to all this, you will also find these neat features: Hundreds of verses and art throughout the entire Bible to color as your own; Full text of the NIV; Black font that is easy to read; Thicker pages to make your note taking and coloring easier; Lined margins so you can write and draw in a straighter line; Easily lays flat on your desk or in your hand; and it has a beautiful ribbon marker. Now I'm waiting on the amazing men's version of this Bible.

I highly recommend this for your lady friends and this would make a wonderful gift to give.

I received this book from BookLook Bloggers to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible Hundreds of Verses to Color

NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible
Hundreds of Verses to Color

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Book Description

With hundreds of inspiring verses illustrated in detailed, ready-to-color line art, the NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible employs the proven stress-relieving benefits of adult coloring to help quiet your soul so you can reflect on the precious truths of Scripture. Perfect for all ages, the thick white paper with lightly ruled lines in the extra-wide margins, provides ample space for your own artistic expressions and journaling.
The NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible is a perfect gift that will become a cherished keepsake full of personalized creative expressions of faith.
Features of this treasured Bible include:

Hundreds of verses illustrated in ready-to-color line art Thicker white paper for enduring note-taking Lined, wide margins for notes, reflections and art Full text of the most read, most trusted modern-English Bible – the New International Version (NIV) Easy-to-read black letter text in single-column format Lays flat in your hand or on your desk Ribbon marker.

My Review

This is one Bible that every woman should own. The dust jacket is beautiful, the hardcover front cover is beautiful, the warm and muted colors and calming and peaceful. It is just beautiful inside and out. What a wonderful idea to have a Bible that ladies can color, draw, write in, and customize it as their very own. The margins are very wide so you can have plenty of room to make notes and draw pictures as you want. In addition to all this, you will also find these neat features: Hundreds of verses and art throughout the entire Bible to color as your own; Full text of the NIV; Black font that is easy to read; Thicker pages to make your note taking and coloring easier; Lined margins so you can write and draw in a straighter line; Easily lays flat on your desk or in your hand; and it has a beautiful ribbon marker. Now I'm waiting on the amazing men's version of this Bible.

I highly recommend this for your lady friends and this would make a wonderful gift to give.

I received this book from BookLook Bloggers to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

A Love Made New By Kathleen Fuller

A Love Made New 
By Kathleen Fuller

Book Description

Abigail Schrock knows God can make all things new, but does that include her broken heart?
It seems as if everyone is falling in love in Birch Creek, including Abigail Schrock. But when heartbreak descends on her already fragile world, she can’t help but feel that if she’d only been a little prettier, she could be on her way down the wedding aisle. To make matters worse, Abigail’s two sisters have found love, while all Abigail can seem to find is the chocolate she has stashed away in the pantry.
Asa Bontrager has never had trouble with the ladies in his Amish community—his good looks have always gotten him far. Which is why he’s baffled by the call he’s received from God to pursue Abigail, a woman who seems determined to turn him away.
Can Abigail find the peace and joy she so desperately desires? Will she allow herself to stop running and melt into the embrace of unforeseen comfort? If she does, she may just discover a love powerful enough to lift the heavy burden of grief weighing her down and restore her hope in a promising future.


My Review

Abigail Schrock's life is just not going as she wants it to. After being away from home for six weeks taking care of her sister, she can't wait to get home to her beau, Joel. Boy was she surprised, shocked and hurt to find out that Joel has fell for someone else while she was away. I felt so bad for Abigail. I love her character so much. I found myself hurting with her, and wanting her to find someone worthy of her. And then there is Asa Bontrager,, who thinks that no women will turn him away. But this is just what Abigail does. Will this Amish young lady ever find the joy and love that she is looking for?

I love the way Kathleen Fuller weaves her stories together to make them just like real life. When I finished this book, I felt like I had a new friend is Abigail! The setting, the characters, and the vivid details throughout this book keeps your interest, and you want to keep reading. This is such a sweet and beautiful Amish story. Though Abigail was so determined to have what she wanted, God had other plans for her. Plans that would make her happier that she ever thought. She just needed to let go and let God have first place in her situation. If you are an Amish fan, you don't want to miss this one.

I received this book from ,BookLook BLoggers to read and review. I expressed my own opinion in this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

Really Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs

Really Bad Girls of the Bible
by Liz Curtis Higgs

Discover the Truth AboutGod’s Sovereignty
from the Bible’s Really Bad Girls.
Eight of the Bible’s most notorious females strut across the pages of Really Bad Girls of the Bible with troubles that still hit home in the twenty-first century.
The Medium of En Dor crossed over to the dark side. Jael stood up to a ruthless enemy. The Adulteress was caught between a rock and a hard place. Athaliah made a bid for power that ended badly. Bathsheba captured the wandering eye of a king. Herodias made a cruel request of her husband. Tamar exchanged her widow’s weeds for a harlot’s garb. And the Bleeding Woman had a serious health issue only a great physician could handle.

“Higgs does such a remarkable job telling their stories that many of the Good Book’s ‘bad girls’ become downright sympathetic.… Higgs is a refreshingly astute biblical commentator…(and) ably points readers to ‘good girl’ tips they can apply from the Bible’s cautionary tales.”
—Publishers Weekly

Really Bad Girls of the Bible shines a spotlight on God’s sovereignty, demonstrating one life-changing truth: God rules the lives of those He loves with mercy, compassion, and hope.
Includes Discussion Questions and a Study Guide

MY REVIEW
Liz Curtis Higgs has written the most wonderful Bible Studies for women. After enjoying the study Bad Girls of the Bible, I wanted to see which Bible ladies made it to the Really Bad list. One thing I love about this study is that Ms. Higgs shows us that women have been facing a lot of the same issues since the beginning of time. And even though the ladies in this study lived long ago, the story of their lives can help us today in our daily lives. The situations and principles are the same. To  be honest, some of these ladies I either had never heard of or just barely remember hearing about in the Bible, so a lot of it was all new to me.
I appreciate the way Ms. Higgs tells the stories of each lady in her study, and then guides everything back to the real reason we have for doing this study, and that is Jesus. She always makes a point of putting Jesus first, in everything. And explaining that life is nothing without Him. This is a wonderful study for your church group or Sunday school group. It has study questions you can answer as a group, and this is always more helpful to me. I love hearing everyone else’s thoughts on what we have read and studied. I encourage you to check out this really neat study.

I received this book from Blogging for Books to read and review. The opinions in this review are mine only.


About the Author

 

Biography

Liz Curtis Higgs admits, “My goal is simple: to help women embrace the grace of God with joy and abandon!”
Her latest release, It’s Good to Be Queen, encourages readers to become as bold, gracious, and wise as the queen of Sheba, who journeyed across the desert to test the mind and heart of King Solomon.
In her best-selling series of Bad Girls of the Bible books and videos, Liz breathes new life into ancient tales about the most infamous–and intriguing–women in scriptural history, from Jezebel to Mary Magdalene. Biblically sound and cutting-edge fresh, these popular titles have helped more than one million women around the world experience God’s grace anew.
Liz also offers a twenty-first century take on the book of Ruth in The Girl’s Still Got It, dishing out meat and milk, substance and style, in a highly readable, always entertaining, and deeply personal journey.
And you’ll find a heartwarming Bible study wrapped inside a beautiful gift book with The Women of Christmas. Verse by verse, Liz unwraps the biblical stories of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna, who each welcome the Christ child into the world in a marvelous and miraculous way.
Liz’s award-winning historical novels, which transport the stories of Rebekah, Leah, Rachel, Dinah, Ruth, and Naomi to eighteenth-century Scotland, also invite readers to view these familiar biblical characters in a new light.
According to Publishers Weekly, “Higgs is a stickler for period authenticity.” To that end, Liz has traveled sixteen times to Scotland, the setting for her novels, and has filled her shelves with nearly one thousand resource books about Scottish history and culture.
Also a gifted professional speaker, Liz has presented more than 1,700 inspirational programs for audiences in all fifty United States and fourteen foreign countries. When the National Speakers Association honored her with the Council of Peers Award for Excellence, Liz became one of only 35 women in the world named to their CPAE-Speaker Hall of Fame.
On the personal side, Liz is married to Bill Higgs, Ph.D., who serves as Director of Operations for her speaking and writing office. Liz and Bill enjoy their old Kentucky home, a nineteenth-century farmhouse in Louisville, and are the proud (and relieved) parents of two college grads.
“I have three abiding passions: encouraging my sisters in Christ, exploring the stories of women in the Bible, and writing novels set in Scotland of old. When I’m not traveling, speaking, or spinning a story, I connect with readers online, take copious photos, read historical novels, watch period films, and immerse myself in research–the more books, the merrier. I’m a lame housekeeper, a marginal cook, and a mediocre gardener, but home is still my favorite place to land.”
Visit Liz’s Web site: http://www.LizCurtisHiggs.com