Archive | August 2018

Deep Longing Of The Soul by Kari Trumbo

Aug6

Anglo American Relations

Deep Longing Of The Soul by Kari Trumbo is a delightful Christian historical romance set in 1900 that will warm your heart.

The novel has the themes of faith, trust, fears and forgiveness. Our past cannot be altered, by dwelling in and living under guilt, we are not living the good life that God intended for us. We must face our fears and our guilt, forgive ourselves and move on into the future.

God can be trusted to give us just what we need, just when we need it. He will send the right people to help us at the right time. God is never early or late. His timing is perfect but not always the same as ours.

There is the theme of healing – of the body and the soul. Sometimes it is easier to mend the physical body than the spiritual one.

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The Confession by Jo Spain

Aug5

Murder In A Moment Of Madness

The Confession by Jo Spain is a gripping contemporary psychological murder thriller that will have the reader gripped and guessing. There is a fine line between truth and lies – can you spot it?

Relationships are messy. Love is inextricably linked to hate. What do you do when the person you love is also the person you hate?

Guilt and lies make strange bedfellows. Being united in guilt is not healthy.

Secrets unite or tear apart. You may think your secret is safe but what happens when your secret leaks out?

Confession is good for the soul – but only if it’s the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth – but is it?

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The Little Unicorn Gift Shop by Kellie Hailes

Aug5

The Poppy Effect

The Little Unicorn Gift Shop by Kellie Hailes is a delightful, warm, tender and fun contemporary novel. It is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. The infectious joie de vivre is definitely catching. It is a book of high energy. “You run on pure enthusiasm.”

The main themes are of friendship and love. Some friendships are just made for life. The years and miles cannot diminish them.

A belief that a character is unlovable will just break your heart. “The harsh whisper… reminding her that she wasn’t good enough. She wasn’t worth loving.” Our early years experience will set our foundations for life. Protecting our heart is key – but one can only run for so long. Sooner or later we must face our fears and our past.

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A Promise Forged by Cara Putman

Aug5

Passing Inspection

A Promise Forged by Cara Putman is a delightful Christian historical romance where fact meets fiction.

Set in 1943 the novel is a patriotic war one that focuses on women’s softball teams set up 1943-54. The teams provided camaraderie, rivalry and a focus in hard times. It is a glimpse at life on the home front.

The teams also did their bit for the war effort encouraging the sale of war bonds. The girls also provided dance partners for servicemen but they were strictly chaperoned.

The heroine is just seventeen but sent off with the words “Stay close to God no matter how crazy your schedule gets.” No matter what life throws at us, we must be sure to walk beside God.

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