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Broken Wings
On 2/14 Carrie wrote: Broken Wings continues on shortly after Angel Eyes ends (see here for my review). Brielle is trying to come to terms with her new found abilities and her relationship with Jake. Her ability to see the Celestial with the aid of the halo changes and soon Brielle realizes she can see glimpses of the Celestial ... Broken Wings Review
Silent Night
On 12/9 Carrie wrote: Silent Night is a wonderful novella about family and recognizing what is important in your life. I’ve read a book by Colleen Coble previously Tidewater Inn and I enjoyed it so I thought I would give this a try. To my surprise, familiar characters popped up. Bree and her search-and-rescue dog Samson ... Silent Night by Colleen Coble
Every Perfect Gift
On 12/5 Carrie wrote: Every Perfect Gift is the third book in Dorothy Love’s Hickory Ridge series. You can read my review of book 2 here. This book focuses on the story of Sophie Caldwell, an orphan adopted by characters featured in the first book of this series. Sophie has been away from Hickory Ridge and returns to run ... Every Perfect Gift
Starring Me
On 11/7 Carrie wrote: Starring Me is an entertaining YA novel that looks at the pressures of celebrity status and staying true to what is important to you. While this particular novel has strong Christian overtones and a bit of preaching the message applies no matter your beliefs or lack thereof. Kara McKornick has big dreams ... Starring Me
Tidewater Inn
On 10/10 Carrie wrote: Tidewater Inn is a simple yet entertaining romance with a bit of mystery thrown in. Libby is a restorer and with her business partner she travels the country finding projects to add to the historical registry. By a weird stroke of fate she ends up at Hope Beach for a job and discovers everything she ... Tidewater Inn by Colleen Coble
House of Mercy
On 8/14 Carrie wrote: House of Mercy is an interesting blend of magic and mystery as the heroine, Bethesda Borzoi, searches to fix the tragic mistake she makes. Beth only wants to help, be it people or animals, just like her father. She has a gift for healing and decides to become a vet and work on the family ranch. One night ... House of Mercy by Erin Healy
Angel Eyes
On 5/28 Carrie wrote: I find I’ve been drawn to a lot of YA lately. When I saw the cover of Angel Eyes I was instantly intrigued. The story, happily, didn’t disappoint. Brielle Matthews returns home a shattered, broken version of herself. She struggles to move forward in a world that seems pointless after the tragic ... Angel Eyes by Shannon Dittemore
The Wedding Dress
On 3/14 Carrie wrote: It’s been a long time since I read a book that grabbed my attention and didn’t let it go. Rachel Hauck’s The Wedding Dress is pure magic. From the way Charlotte discovers the dress to how the search to locate the previous owners every element of the story weaves together in a magnificent tapestry ... The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck
Beauty for Ashes
On 2/29 Carrie wrote: I love historical fiction. There is something magical about reading of a world that seems so far removed from our modern world. Beauty for Ashes is a beautiful story of finding love despite obstacles. When we meet the heroine, Carrie Daly, she is getting fitted for an extravagant dress that is made ... Beauty for Ashes by Dorothy Love
Love Lifted Me
On 1/12 Carrie wrote: This is the third book in Sara Evans’ Songbird series. I previously reviewed book two Softly & Tenderly (you can read that review here) and this book picks up directly after the second one ends. Max and Jade are making an effort to move past the secrets and let go of the anger. Max has taken his addiction ... Book Review - Love Lifted Me by Sara Evans
Softly and Tenderly (tpc)
On 10/27 Carrie wrote: Softly & Tenderly is the second book in Sara Evans’ “Songbird Series”. Throughout this novel there are references to events that the reader would be familiar with if they had read the first book. The fact I hadn’t read the first book didn’t affect my enjoyment of the overall story. I could ... Book Review: Softly & Tenderly
The Baker's Wife
On 10/4 Carrie wrote: This book opens with an intriguing mystery: Audrey has sensitivities to those feeling pain. She is drawn to these people and in her capacity as a pastor’s wife, helps them as best she can. Even when she is no longer “The Pastor’s Wife” and simply “The Baker’s Wife” she still uses her ability ... The Baker's Wife by Erin Healy {Review}