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She went looking for adventure . . . and found more than she bargained for. Kate Evans is an adventurous and independent young woman with a pioneering spirit. When she leaves her home in Washington State to follow her dream of being an Alaskan bush pilot, she knows it will be an uphill battle. But she never expected it to be quite like this. As the lone woman in a man's world, she finds that contending with people's expectations is almost as treacherous as navigating the wild arctic storms. When she crosses paths with a mysterious man living alone in the forbidding wilderness, she faces a new challenge. Can Kate break through the walls he has put up around his heart? And will fear keep her from realizing her dreams? Book 1 in the Alaskan Skies series, Touching the Clouds will draw you in with raw emotion and suspense, all against the stunning backdrop of the Alaskan wilds. Here is my review of this incredible adventure novel: First of all, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Th...

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: Ronie Kendig and the book: Nightshade Barbour Books; Discarded Heroes edition (July 1, 2010) ***Special thanks to Camy Tang and Ronie Kendig for sending me a review copy.*** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ronie Kendig grew up an Army brat, married a veteran, and they now have four children and a Golden Retriever. She has a BS in Psychology, speaks to various groups, volunteers with the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and mentors new write...

Please forgive this rough draft format, as these are my raw study notes on the book of Genesis. I felt a great sense of urgency to publish them rather than waiting until I had the time to pretty them up. Thank you and I pray that God blesses you through this material. Stacey Take a few minutes to savor Genesis Chapter 37. Then return here and ponder the thoughts, answer the questions, and be sure to leave comments about your own revelations… 37 – Why would others hate you? What provokes hatred in people? (Jealousy, covetousness, idolatry) Do you speak the truth or shut up when others hate the truth? Do you remember Joseph? (See 30:23-24. Ch. 29 reveals rivalry between Rachel and Leah) Who is he and why would his brothers hate him? 37:2 – Joseph is 17 years old. Go back and read 35:23-26. Who were the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah that Joseph gave a bad report to Jacob about? Notice that scripture calls them brothers – not half-brothers. How can this tiny word in scripture affect how you v...

Christine Lynxwiler has captured my attention once again with her latest novel of the McCord family, “Cowgirl at Heart”. This novel follows Elyse McCord, the shy dog-trainer turned groomer who finds herself at the heart of a suspenseful plot when she attempts to rescue a neglected animal. Andrew Stone is at the heart of the same mystery when he rescues Elyse from a violent ex-convict. This is a wonderfully romantic mystery that not only develops Elyse and Andrew’s story, but also revisits previously established plotlines. Elyse’s sister, Crystal (you may recall her from the first McCord Sisters novel “The Reluctant Cowgirl”), is planning her wedding to Jeremy – and not without difficulty. “Cowgirl at Heart” is a terrific weekend read. Grab a glass of lemonade and kick back in the hammock for a while.

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: Nancy Rue and the book: Motorcycles, Sushi, & One Strange Book Zondervan (April 16, 2010) ***Special thanks to Pam Mettler of Zondervan for sending me a review copy.*** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Nancy Rue has written over 100 books for girls, is the editor of the Faithgirlz Bible, and is a popular speaker and radio guest with her expertise in tween and teen issues. She and husband Jim have raised a daughter of their own and now live in Tenn...

First of all, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Paul McCusker and Walt Larimore and their publisher for sending me a copy of "TSI: Time Scene Investigators - The Influenza Bomb" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me. “TSI: Time Scene Investigators – The Influenza Bomb” by Paul McCusker and Walt Larimore, MD is an incredibly suspenseful and intellectually stimulating read. A group of terrorists has used the influenza bomb to poison the water supply and infect masses of people. This deliberate mass infection by a mysterious flu that first appeared in 1918 spans the globe, transporting the reader to a multitude of locations. The short, intense chapters will keep the reader on the edge of his (or her) seat. The solid characters, including intelligent protagonist Dr. Susan Hutchinson, combine with an elaborate plot that engages the reader complet...

First of all, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Kelly Long and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Sarah's Garden" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me. Kelly Long’s novel “Sarah’s Garden” is a sweet story of Amish life and the outside world. Responsibilities change when Sarah’s sister marries, adding the task of manning the King family’s produce stand outside of the Amish community. This change leads Sarah to an encounter that will change her life with the introduction of a forbidden love. Grant Williams has come to rural Pennsylvania to set up a practice as a veterinarian. Upon meeting Sarah, he is smitten. As they continue to interact and build upon their relationship, Sarah creates a quilt for her sister’s baby and Grant creates a garden under Sarah’s tutelage. Pouring their love and desperation into their tasks, how can anythin...