Reviews by Melissa Scofield
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The Scent of Rain
On 9/18 Melissa Scofield wrote: The Scent of Rain by Kristin BillerbeckMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhen deprived of her most prized sense, Daphne discovers a life she never expected, right under her nose.Daphne Sweeten has left Paris - and a career she loves - in order to marry a man she loves even more. But when he stands her up on their ... The Scent of Rain by Kristin Billerbeck
Stand By Me
On 4/6 Melissa Scofield wrote: Stand by Me by Neta JacksonMy rating: 1 of 5 starsAvis Douglass and her husband, Peter, have dreamed of a two-year mission to South Africa. But when the economy crashes, they're suddenly faced with the real possibility of bankruptcy. When one of the co-pastors of SouledOut Community Church passes away ... Stand by Me by Neta Jackson
Softly and Tenderly (tpc)
On 10/27 Melissa Scofield wrote: Softly and Tenderly by Sara Evans and Rachel HauckMy rating: 5 of 5 starsMaybe in the wide-open country she can learn to breathe again.Happily married and owner of two successful boutiques, Jade longs to begin a family with her husband, Max. But when she discovers that Max has an illegitimate ... Softly and Tenderly by Sara Evans and Rachel Hauck
Thank You, God, For Loving Me
On 10/5 Melissa Scofield wrote: Thank You, God, For Loving Me by Thomas NelsonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsLittle Hermie and the baby bug garden friends teach little ones about God's love for them.God loves all of His creatures. Little Hermie explores all of the ways God loves him and his friends in this sweet board book with glitter on ... Thank You, God, For Loving Me by Max Lucado, Illustrated by Frank Endersby
Thank You, God, For Blessing Me
On 9/28 Melissa Scofield wrote: Thank You, God, For Blessing Me by Thomas NelsonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsMeet Little Hermie-the cutest baby caterpillar in the garden! Little Hermie's thankful heart shows toddlers how to be thankful for God's blessings.Little Hermie is thankful for everything God has given him. He goes through his day ... Thank you, God, for Blessing Me by Max Lucado, illustrated by Frank Endersby
Smack Dab in the Middle of God's Love
On 9/2 Melissa Scofield wrote: Book DescriptionWillie Juan said, “Little friends, what is one thing you think Abba will askyou someday when you are in heaven?”Willie Juan and Ana couldn’t have children of their own, but somehow, theirhome is always full of children and laughter and love. One day, when gatheredtogether enjoying ... Smack Dab in the Middle of God’s Love By Brennan Manning & John Blase, Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
Gabby, God's Little Angel
On 8/30 Melissa Scofield wrote: Product Description:This first book in a delightful new series offers a comforting message for young readers-God loves you very much and is always watching over you! What little girl wouldn't love her very own guardian angel? Parents and children alike will be won over by this humorous tale of Gabby, ... Gabby, God’s Little Angel by Sheila Walsh, Illustrations by Marina Fedotova
The Blessing
On 7/17 Melissa Scofield wrote: **Book Cover Picture from Amazon.com's product page.From the Jacket: Children of every age long for the gift of "the blessing" -- the unconditional love and approval that come from a healthy relationship with their parents. This life-changing gift, essential for instilling a deep sense of self-worth ... The Blessing By John Trent, Ph.D. and Gary Smalley
Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me
On 6/12 Melissa Scofield wrote: **Cover courtesy of Booksneeze.com PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION: "When I first discovered the grainy picture in my mother's desk-me as a towheaded two year old sitting in what I remember was a salmon-orange-stained lifeboat-I was overwhelmed by the feeling that the boy in the boat was not waving and ... Jesus, My Father, The CIA and Me: A Memoir...of Sorts By: Ian Morgan Cron
Nick of Time
On 5/11 Melissa Scofield wrote: From The Cover:The Bug Man is getting married on Saturday...if his fiancee can find him. Forensic entomologist Nick Polchak lives in a world of maggots and blow flies and decomposing bodies. No wonder he's still single.But Nick has finally found a woman as strange as he is -- dog trainer Alena Savard, ... Nick of Time: A Bug Man Novel by Tim Downs