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Afloat
On 5/15 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Afloat, by Erin Healy, was a hard book for me to get into. While I did read the entire book, I never connected with the characters and therefore, didn't care about them or the story. They never came alive for me, plus there were a lot of different characters to keep up with, I sometimes got them confused ... Afloat by Erin Healy
The House that Love Built
On 4/2 Clicking Her Heels wrote: The House that Love Built by Beth Wiseman is a sweet story about a widow and a newly divorced man who have both sworn off love. Once they meet, they have to fight their feelings until they resolve to let love happen.Both have trust issues and both are vulnerable. Throw in the mysterious house that is ... The House that Love Built by Beth Wiseman
A Matter of Trust
On 3/22 Clicking Her Heels wrote: A Matter of Trust by Lis Wiehl with April Henry started out with a bang. If you easily get queasy over the thought of blood or death scenes then you may not want to read this book. The opening death scene is pretty intense.Full of action and suspense, this whodunit will keep you guessing until the very ... A Matter of Trust by Lis Wiehl & April Henry
Right Where I Belong
On 12/8 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Right Where I Belong is the third release from YA Christian fiction author Krista McGee, and while it's good I didn't enjoy it as much as I did her first two. This one has echoes of the story of Ruth from the Bible. Natalia lives in Spain with her father and his third wife, Maureen. Her father is tired ... Right Where I Belong by Krista McGee
Song of the Brokenhearted
On 10/8 Clicking Her Heels wrote: I've looked forward to novels by Sheila Walsh for a couple of years now and I've enjoyed each one with their touching stories. This is the first one that I've felt differently about. This didn't live up to the expectations that I had for it. The story is forgettable. I finished it over the weekend and ... Song of the Brokenhearted by Sheila Walsh & Cindy Coloma
The Scent of Rain
On 8/9 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Kristin Billerbeck is back and in The Scent of Rain has her most endearing character yet. Daphne drew me in and made me want to be her best friend (who wouldn't want a friend like her?) This book satisfied the reader in me and left me with misty eyes and a sappy smile at the last page. Daphne is ... The Scent of Rain by Kristin Billerbeck
Tidewater Inn
On 7/3 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Tidewater Inn: A Hope Beach Novel is the latest from author Colleen Coble. It's the first in a new series as well. Coble never disappoints and this novel is proof yet again as to why she's one of the big names in Christian fiction.In this series we meet Libby and Nicole, friends and business partners ... Tidewater Inn by Colleen Coble
Starring Me
On 6/27 Clicking Her Heels wrote: I haven't been this excited about a new author since I discovered the fabulous Jenny B. Jones. Krista McGee blew me away with her debut novel, First Date, and this follow up, Starring Me, is just as good, if not better. In we first met Kara and Addy in First Date (which told mostly Addy's story). This ... Starring Me by Krista McGee
Covenant Child
On 4/24 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Originally released in 2002, Covenant Child by Terri Blackstock has been repackaged and updated and somehow it's even better the second time around. I vaguely remember reading this ten years ago but it still ached my heart and had me in tears time and again. Master storyteller Blackstock never disappoints ... Covenant Child by Terri Blackstock
Stand By Me
On 4/1 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Stand by Me by Neta Jackson is the first in her latest Yada Yada Prayer Group series spinoff SouledOut Sisters. I truly enjoyed this book. I'd quit reading the Yada Yada series several years ago when minor obscenities started to appear in the books. This one is back to the way Christian fiction should ... Stand by Me by Neta Jackson
The Wedding Dress
On 3/26 Clicking Her Heels wrote: When I'm packing for vacation I always hope I've chosen the right books to take with me. There's nothing worse for a reader than to be miles away from their personal library with only a few select books to choose from. For our trip south last week I packed The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck and I've got ... The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck
Blue Moon Promise
On 2/16 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Never failing to disappoint, author Colleen Coble spins another engaging tale of romance and suspense in her new release Blue Moon Promise. In this book we follow Lucy Marsh into a marriage by proxy. Lucy debates this arrangement until she loses her job and is about to be forced to abandon her siblings. ... Blue Moon Promise by Colleen Coble
First Date
On 1/5 Clicking Her Heels wrote: First Date by Krista McGee is a fun book for your teen readers, it's about an average Christian girl named Addy who is chosen to be one of one hundred girls nation wide to appear on a reality television show and win a date to the prom of Jonothon Jackson, son of the president of the United States.Addy ... First Date by Krista McGee
Bittersweet Surrender
On 1/1 Clicking Her Heels wrote: I have been waiting for this book for years. Literally years. First found out about it several years ago and have been hunting for it (no pun intended) ever since only to find out that it was shelved and could possibly come out as an ebook. It finally did. And I am proud to tell you that it was the first ... Bittersweet Surrender by Diann Hunt
Love Lifted Me
On 12/29 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Love Lifted Me is the third in the Songbird series by Sara Evans and Rachel Hauck and is the best of the trio in my opinion. Return to the story of Jade and Max as they navigate the waters of forgiveness and try to rebuild their broken marriage. A job change throws life for this family into a whirlwind ... Love Lifted Me by Sara Evans with Rachel Hauck
Heaven Is For Real DVD-Based Conversation Kit
On 12/2 Clicking Her Heels wrote: The Heaven is for Read DVD Conversation Kit & Guide by Todd Burpo is a nicely packaged tool for small group use. It comes with a book to guide you through discussions and a DVD to watch with interviews with the Burpo family. There are five segments to this so your group can move through it quickly.The ... Heaven is For Read Small Group DVD Kit & Conversation Guide
Lonestar Angel
On 10/31 Clicking Her Heels wrote: If you're looking for page-turner that will keep your attention with mystery, suspense, and a little romance but will not freak you out so that you can't sleep at night then Colleen Coble's Lonestar Angel is the book for you. Coble has long since been at the top of my must-read author's list and this ... Lonestar Angel by Colleen Coble
There You'll Find Me
On 9/28 Clicking Her Heels wrote: I so wish Jenny B Jones would quit her day job so she could spend more time writing. Seriously. Those teens don't need her as a teacher. One or two books a year just isn't enough from this lady.There You'll Find Me is the latest from Ms Jones. In this novel she crafts a story based on a minor character ... There You'll Find Me by Jenny B Jones
Sweet Sanctuary
On 9/6 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Sweet Sanctuary is new from Thomas Nelson and is written by Sheila Walsh and Cindy Martinusen Coloma.~From the back cover:In tiny Cottage Cove, on the coast of Maine, Wren Evans is raising her gifted son, Charlie. A single mom, she's fought hard to give Charlie a stable, secure home life. When a prestigious ... Sweet Sanctuary by Sheila Walsh & Cindy Martinusen Coloma
A Vision of Lucy
On 6/14 Clicking Her Heels wrote: When I spend over a week trying to get into a book and am only at page 54 I know it's not the book for me. Such is the story with Margaret Brownley's A Vision of Lucy. The premise is a good one, female photograper in the late 1800s trying to make it into the local newspaper with her work. The execution ... A Vision of Lucy by Margaret Brownley
Fashioned by Faith
On 4/22 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Fashioned by Faith by Rachel Lee Carter is targeted to tween-teen girls who want to be modest in their dress and still be fashionable. Rachel Lee Carter is a model with a resume that spans a couple decades. She shares how she's been able to take a stand for her beliefs (sometimes her stories are heartbreakingly ... Fashioned by Faith by Rachel Lee Carter
A Cowboy's Touch
On 3/23 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Anytime I want to escape for a day and treat myself to a romance that is innocent and clean I reach for a book by Denise Hunter. Denise is known for romances that will tug at your heart strings while keeping your thoughts pure. Her characters always learn a lot and therefore, so does the reader. A Cowboy's ... A Cowboy's Touch by Denise Hunter
Save the Date
On 1/23 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Save the Date is the newest book by author Jenny B. Jones and it was worth waiting for! My readers know that I usually devour a book in a day or two (at the most) but this one, I savored for a whole week. It was delightful. It was Jenny B. Jones at her heartwarming best. You'll fall in love with Lucy ... Save the Date by Jenny B Jones
Love on Assignment
On 1/2 Clicking Her Heels wrote: As soon as I saw that the setting for this book was Newport, Rhode Island in the year 1900 I knew I had to read it and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to do so. Charlotte Hale is working in a newspaper office and aspiring to become a reporter, an unheard of thing for a woman in the early 20th ... Love on Assignment by Cara Lynn James
Dining with Joy
On 11/6 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Dining with Joy is Rachel Hauck's latest novel and she returns us to the Lowcountry with it. Joy is living a happy life as a single woman who follows her deceased father's wishes and takes over hosting his cooking show on TV. The only problem is the Joy doesn't know how to cook. Not even a bowl of pasta ... Dining With Joy by Rachel Hauck
The Way Home (DVD)
On 9/27 Clicking Her Heels wrote: The Way Home starring Dean Cain (best known for his role as Superman on the TV series Lois & Clark) is based on the true story of the Simpkins family who went through every parents nightmare of their child disappearing. Two year old Joe went missing while his parents were preparing for a family vacation ... The Way Home DVD Starring Dean Cain
Faithful
On 9/7 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Faithful by Kim Cash Tate is the story of three friends whose lives are all going in different directions. Cydney is turning 40 and was hoping to be married by now but hasn't found the right man (or ANY man of late) to commit to. Her best friend Dana is happily married until the day she walks into her ... Faithful by Kim Cash Tate
Resurrection in May
On 8/16 Clicking Her Heels wrote: This book was provided for review by BookSneeze. Resurrection in May by Lisa Samson is the story of May Seymour and her friend, an old man named Claudius Borne. I found this book very hard to get into. The characters didn’t grab my attention and didn’t pull me into their world. I have to be honest ... Resurrection in May by Lisa Samson
Same Kind of Different As Me
On 7/6 Clicking Her Heels wrote: I never requested or received this book to review. I don't know why you've got me on here to do it. I'm just trying to request a book to review. I want to get another book. Blah blah blah. Is this long enough? Guess not. I think I'll just keep typing. I DIDN'T REQUEST OR RECEIVE THIS BOOK. I AM NOT REVIEWING ... I never requested
A Guy's Guide to Life
On 6/16 Clicking Her Heels wrote: A Guy's Guide to Life -How to become a man in 224 pages or less by Jason Boyett is a wonderful resource for teen guys and the people that love them.With chapters on subjects such as peer pressure, health & exercise, friends, family, sex and even women there's enough here to guarantee that your young ... A Guy's Guide to Live by Jason Boyett
The Heart Mender
On 5/24 Clicking Her Heels wrote: The Heart Mender by Andy Andrews is a story of second chances. This little novella is full of so much history and surprise that I couldn't put it down! It's a true story (with some name changes) about a part of World War II that most people are unaware of and that happened right off the shores of our ... The Heart Mender by Andy Andrews
Friendship for Grown-Ups
On 4/22 Clicking Her Heels wrote: This book was provided for review by BookSneeze.Friendship for Grown-Ups by Lisa Whelchel (yes, THAT Lisa Whelchel) was so consuming to me that I read it in one two-hour sitting. Lisa fearlessly reveals her insecurities and opens her heart to share how she grew into a person capable of having meaningful ... Friendship for Grown-Ups by Lisa Whelchel
Greater Love
On 4/9 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Greater Love is the third in the Tides of Truth serise by Robert Whitlow. It's also my favorite of the series. In this volume we learn if Tami Taylor chooses the right law firm to work for and if she chooses the right man, both of these scenarios have two options to choose from.Tami also gets hooked ... Greater Love by Robert Whitlow
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
On 3/18 Clicking Her Heels wrote: John C. Maxwell is back with an engaging book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, that will teach you how to connect with your audience. Whether you have an audience of one, ten or ten thousand, this book gives examples of how to be your best with each. Maxwell share several of his mistakes in hopes ... Everyone Communicates Few Connect by John C. Maxwell
Revolve 2010
On 2/3 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Our family has been fans of both Revolve and Refuel for several years now. Revolve 2010 has just been released and it's wonderful! This new, updated Bible-zine is from Thomas Nelson and is in the New Century Version (making it fun and interesting to teen girls). This years edition is full of not only ... Revolve 2010 The Complete New Testament
The Long Way Home
On 1/23 Clicking Her Heels wrote: The Long Way Home by Andrew Klavan is the second installment in his Highlanders series for young adults. I wasn't fortunate to read the first but don't feel like I missed any part of the story by starting the series with the second book.This book follows Charlie as he tries to put together the pieces ... The Long Way Home by Andrew Klavan
How to Reach Your Full Potential for God
On 1/13 Clicking Her Heels wrote: How to Reach Your Full Potential for God by Charles F. Stanley is a beautifully written step-by-step guide to show you just what the title says. It begins by reminding you that you are precious to God (as shown in scripture) and that He has much more for you than just the mundane of everyday life. Stanley ... How To Reach Your Full Potential for God by Charles F Stanley
The Sweet By and By
On 1/5 Clicking Her Heels wrote: The Sweet By and By written by Sara Evans and Rachel Hauck is one of the best books I've read in a long time. I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this book. I didn't want to put this down and when forced to my mind kept wandering back to Jade and wondering what she was doing. Rachel Hauck has ... The Sweet By and By
Green
On 12/9 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Guest review by my sweet husband.This book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson. Green, by Ted Dekker, is the beginning and the end of the Circle Series. Book 0. How can one book start and finish a series? I’m still not exactly sure, but Green did! Picking up where White left off and leaving off ... Green by Ted Dekker
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Donald Miller is back with another installment of life as he sees it. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years takes us through a period of time when he meets up with movie execs and they start writing out his life story for a film. When he comes face to face with the realization that they have to change ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
Seaside Letters
On 9/24 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Seaside Letters is the latest in the Nantucket Love Story series by Denise Hunter. Just when I think Denise can't top her last book she's proven me wrong. Seaside Letters is a story of lost love and redemption. Denise is that rare author who is able to make her characters come alive. Sabrina meets her ... Seaside Letters by Denise Hunter
Love & Respect
On 9/9 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs may be one of the most important books I've ever posted on this blog. We all enter into marriage thinking that it'll be easy to love each other and that it'll all come naturally and fall into place. What we don't know is that one day we'll wake up and realize ... Love & Respect
Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
On 8/12 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage by Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey is one of the most insightful and yet hysterical things I've ever read. The self-proclaimed "two sexiest fat men in America" include in this book, top ten lists written by their wives on things that their ... Rick & Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs
On 7/23 Clicking Her Heels wrote: This book is adorable and full of eye-catching artwork that any toddler and preschooler will enjoy.The Bible stories are simple enough for a little one to understand and are also good for adults to remember the truths of Gods word. Each story has a one line lesson as well that will reinforce the teaching ... 100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs
The Principle of the Path (Hardcover)
On 6/10 Clicking Her Heels wrote: The Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley. How to get from where you are to where you want to be.Everyone has a dream or a goal. Somewhere you want to be in life that is different from where you are now. Unfortunately most of us don't wake up one day and realize that we've somehow made it overnight. ... The Principle of the Path
The American Patriot's Bible
On 5/14 Clicking Her Heels wrote: The American Patriot’s Bible from Thomas Nelson is a large volume stuffed full of American history and facts right next to the New King James version of the Word of God. It also has a place for you to put your own family history in with pages dedicated to recent genealogy. With pages to enter significant ... The American Patriot's Bible
Higher Hope
On 5/2 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Higher Hope by Robert WhitlowHigher Hope by Robert Whitlow follows summer law clerk Tami Taylor as she investigates a case against a local pastor. Throw in a couple of men who are after Tami’s affections and a lonely old woman with dementia and you’ve got a good idea of what this story is about. ... Higher Hope
The Noticer
On 4/27 Clicking Her Heels wrote: The Noticer by Andy Andrews is one of the best books I’ve ever read. There is so much good stuff packed into this 156-page novella that I want to read it over again right away. It has such a good story line that I’m not sure if it’s fiction or a true story. The bottom line in this book is also ... The Noticer
Put Your Dream To The Test (Hardcover)
On 4/6 Clicking Her Heels wrote: Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. MaxwellNew from Thomas Nelson is John C. Maxwell’s Put Your Dream to the Test. The subtitle is 10 Questions to Help You See it and Seize it. Each question that is asks will either push your closer to your dream or help you realize that the dream you think you ... Put Your Dream to the Test
Christianity Today Study Series: Faith & Pop Culture
On 3/26 Clicking Her Heels wrote: From the Christianity Today Study Series comes Faith and Pop Culture, asking the question, “Can we find Jesus in popular entertainment?” This is an eight-week study course perfect for your small group or Sunday school class. It starts with a group discussion of your favorite movies and then starts ... Faith and Pop Culture
The Read & Share DVD Bible - Volume 1
On 3/12 Clicking Her Heels wrote: The Read and Share DVD Bible Volume 1 from Thomas Nelson is a delightful tool that can be used to help teach your little ones about the Word of God. There are thirteen three-minute animated Bible stories from the Old and New Testament beginning with creation and ending with the prodigal son. The stories ... Read and Share DVD Bible
Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set
On 3/2 Clicking Her Heels wrote: The Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament is such a cool idea for kids and young teens. This set is available as audio CD’s or as mp3 CD’s. I have the mp3 version. This is the entire New Testament narrated by some of the top teen stars of today. Emily Osment and Cody Linley of Hannah Montana ... Next Generation New Testament mp3
Christianity in Crisis: The 21st Century
On 2/19 Clicking Her Heels wrote: I honestly didn’t know who Hank Hanegraaff was until I received the book Christianity in Crisis 21st Century. I’d heard his name before (mentioned somewhere by Cindy Morgan-one of my favorite recording artists) and in passing by some friends but I’d never sought his works out. I can tell you that ... Christianity in Crisis 21st Century
What's Age Got To Do With It?
On 1/13 Clicking Her Heels wrote: From #1 New York Times best-selling author and wife of Dr. Phil comes What’s Age Got to do With It? Written by Robin McGraw, this book sheds insight into the life of the lean and fit Mrs. Dr. Phil. Robin share her fitness plan, how she keeps her skin looking radiantly youthful at fifty-five and her ... What's Age Got to do With It?
For The Tough Times
On 12/26 Clicking Her Heels wrote: For These Tough Times by Max Lucado is a little book that is packed full of good stuff. There has never been a time in all of history that people haven’t faced heartache in life. Whether death of a loved one, the failure of a marriage, the loss of a friend or even a battle with depression, hurt is ... For These Tough Times
House of Dark Shadows
On 12/13 Clicking Her Heels wrote: I don’t normally read fiction for young adults or juvenile fiction but thought that the book House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo (2008 Thomas Nelson) looked like an interesting one. It was much more than I’d anticipated. This book tells the story of fifteen year old Xander and his family who ... House of Dark Shadows
What In The World Is Going On?
On 12/1 Clicking Her Heels wrote: When the book, What in the World is Going On? by Dr. David Jeremiah came across my desk I was a little reluctant to read it. Sometimes books about prophecy use a scare tactic to draw the reader in. Not so with this one. Jeremiah writes a well-researched book that takes the reader through ten various ... What in the World is Going On?