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Letters to Katie
On 5/14 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: Letters to Katie by Kathleen FullerMy rating: 5 of 5 starsOh how I love visiting Middlefield! I was so excited to receive this book for review. I do love an ongoing series and the connection I form with the characters. I especially love Sawyer and Laura so I was excited to read more about them within ... Letters to Katie: An Excellent Lesson in Godly Value
BATHSHEBA Bathed in Grace
On 4/9 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: Bathsheba Bathed in Grace: How 8 Scandalous Women Changed the World by Carol CookMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI was excited to read this story. I’ve not read anything by this author and I can’t recall ever reading anything about Bathsheba other than in the Bible. I really wanted to give this book 5 stars ... An Intriguing Narrative! A Review of Bathsheba: Bathed in Grace
So Shines the Night
On 3/13 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: So Shines the Night by Tracy L. HigleyMy rating: 5 of 5 starsSo Shines the Night is in the Seven Wonders series by Tracy Higley. It takes us back to the time of Paul, the apostle and into the heart of the early church in Ephesus. I was so excited to read this book. First off, the cover is just gorgeous ... So Shines the Night-A Caravan Blog Tour!
Threads of Grace
On 2/6 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: Threads of Grace by Kelly LongMy rating: 5 of 5 starsAfter reading books one and two in the A Patch of Heaven series in just two days—I was really eager to pick up Threads of Grace. I had a feeling that this book would continue with Seth’s story and I was not disappointed. These books are absolutely ... A touching message of hope: A review of Threads of Grace
An Angel by Her Side
On 12/17 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: An Angel by Her Side by Ruth ReidMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI couldn’t wait to pick up this book! I really enjoyed the first two books in the Heaven on Earth series by Ruth Reid and I knew that this one would be another fantastic read! This author keeps getting better. She perfectly blends the Amish ... For he shall give his angels charge over thee: A Review of An Angel by Her Side
An Amish Kitchen
On 11/29 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: My rating: 5 of 5 starsI was so excited that I snagged this book from Booksneeze. I really wanted to read it and had in fact already pre-ordered this book as it looked like something I would enjoy—I was right! I loved it! This set of 3-in-one novellas was fantastic and the recipes in the back of the ... Review: An Amish Kitchen
Prayers of a Stranger
On 11/5 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: Prayers of a Stranger: A Christmas Story by Davis BunnMy rating: 1 of 5 starsPrayers of a Stranger: A Christmas Story is the first book I've read by Davis Bunn and I really wish I could say that I enjoyed it but I am afraid I will not read anything else from this author. I know that I am not the best ... Review: Prayers of a Stranger: A Christmas Story
A Marriage of the Heart
On 10/22 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: A Marriage of the Heart by Kelly LongMy rating: 5 of 5 starsA Marriage of the Heart is three Kelly Long Amish novellas—available for the first time in one collection. Since it is a 3-in-1 collection I will be reviewing each story individually within this review. Something I have never done previously! ... Review: A Marriage of the Heart
His Love Endures Forever
On 9/14 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: His Love Endures Forever by Beth WisemanMy rating: 5 of 5 starsHis Love Endures Forever is book three in the Land of Canaan series by Beth Wiseman. I have read all all of the previous installments but this is the first review I've had the honor of putting up for this fantastic series. Not to worry, I'll ... Review: His Love Endures Forever
Garden of Madness
On 8/12 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: Garden of Madness by T.L. HigleyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars"Garden of Madness" by Tracy L. Higley is an exciting and suspense-filled account of King Nebuchadnezzar and his family. Found in the Bible in the book of Daniel, this story outlines the fictional account of the crazy king who lived for seven years ... Review: Garden of Madness
This Scarlet Cord
On 8/4 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: This Scarlet Cord by Joan WolfMy rating: 5 of 5 stars"This Scarlet Cord" by Joan Wolf is a fictional account of the story of "Rahab the Harlot," as is outlined in the book of Joshua. While I found a small number of inconsistencies with what is actually taught in the Bible, I still enjoyed this story ... Review: This Scarlet Cord
Faithful to Laura
On 8/2 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: Faithful to Laura by Kathleen FullerMy rating: 5 of 5 stars Faithful to Laura is book two in the 'A Middlefield Family Novel' series and picks up where 'Treasuring Emma' left off. In this book we meet Laura, a young woman, injured and left disfigured at the hands of the man she loved. Very bitter ... Review:Faithful To Laura
Arms of Love
On 7/18 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: Arms Of Love by Kelly LongMy rating: 5 of 5 starsArms Of Love is the first book I have read by Kelly Long and I must say that I really enjoyed it! This book is set in the Revolutionary Pennsylvania and touches on the persecution that the Amish endured at the hands of both the Patriots and the British. ... Review: Arms Of Love
Heaven in her Arms
On 5/18 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: Heaven in Her Arms: Why God Chose Mary to Raise His Son and What It Means for You by Catherine HickemMy rating: 5 of 5 starsHeaven in Her Arms: Why God Chose Mary to Raise His Son and What it Means for You is written by Catherine Hickem, a licensed psychotherapist, an author, speaker, coach, and counselor ... Review: Heaven in Her Arms: Why God Chose Mary to Raise His Son and What It Means for You
Brush of Angel's Wings
On 4/8 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: Brush of Angel's Wings by Ruth Reid My rating: 5 of 5 stars ‘The Brush of Angel Wings’ by Ruth Reid is possibly the best book I'veread this year. Written by a relatively new author, I was a littlescared to read this book, however, I was very pleasantly surprised.This book isn't your ... Review: Brush of Angel's Wings
Then Sings My Soul Book 3
On 1/28 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: Then Sings My Soul Book 3: The Story of Our Songs: Drawing Strength from the Great Hymns of Our Faith by Robert J. MorganMy rating: 5 of 5 stars"Then Sings my Soul (Volume 3)" is such a wonderful read that it touched my soul! It is the history of many of our beloved hymns. Upon reading this book, I decided ... Review: Then Sings My Soul Book 3
The Christmas Note
On 11/16 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: The Christmas Note by Donna VanLiereMy rating: 3 of 5 starsThis was my first book to read by Donna VanLiere. I have always heard good things about "The Christmas Shoes" so I chose to get this book when it was offered for a free review. I had high hopes but simply couldn't get into it.This book is written ... Review: The Christmas Note
The Wonder of Your Love
On 10/5 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: "The Wonder of Your Love" is the latest book published in the Land of Canaan series by Beth Wiseman. The story follows the life of Katie Ann, an older Amish mother to a four month old, Jonas. Ivan, her husband, had left her for an Englisher woman before he even realized that Katie Ann had ... The Wonder of Your Love by Beth Wiseman
The Realms Thereunder
On 9/26 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: I'm writing this review with very mixed feelings. I wanted to like this book. The cover art and the plot was fascinating. However, the "chapter within a chapter" was annoying. The author switched between "now" and "then" excessively, sometimes even in the same chapter. ... The Realms Thereunder By Ross Lawhead
God's Love Letters to You
On 8/29 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: I give this book 2 out of 5 stars. I just couldn't get into it. I tried reading it daily but it just seemed to lack something. I really wanted to give this a better shot and really take away something from it but I honestly couldn't. I wanted a devotional that would take me deeper than just a few ... God's Love Letters to You by Larry Crabb
Healing Hearts
On 7/31 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: This was a fantastic set of novellas and I would give the book a 5 out of 5 stars. Individually I would do the same. The first story out of the novellas is a bittersweet love story. If you've ever questioned the "what ifs" this book really hits home with the message of God's ... Healing Hearts by Beth Wiseman
Treasuring Emma
On 7/13 A Simply Enchanted Life wrote: I would give this book a 4 out of 5 stars. It is not a genre I would normally read but I was pleasantly surprised. The story starts with a girl in her mid 20's named Emma. She has lost her father and most recently her mother. Emma ... Treasuring Emma by Kathleen Fuller