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An Angel by Her Side
On 1/29 Cindy's Reviews wrote: A Heaven on Earth Novel Ruth Reid2012Thomas NelsonFiction/ContemporaryKatie Bender is a character we have met before, earlier in this series. But we are now several years down the road and Katie has made her way as a teacher after the death of her fiance. Now however her whole world has been ... Review | Angel by Her Side
A Marriage of the Heart
On 11/28 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Three previously published novels republished in this compilation, and retitled. I was hoping for new stories, so I was disappointed, in the fact that these were re-published stories. I love Kelly's writing, so nothing was wrong with the stories, I just was disappointed in the fact that it was a re-publish. ... Review | A Marriage of the Heart
The Reason
On 10/5 Cindy's Reviews wrote: William Sirls 2012 Thomas NelsonFiction/Christian/General Reviewed by Cindy Loven A nearly seven foot man, who cannot speak, a blind pastor, a single mother with a little boy, and on the fringe of it all a drunk fallen woman who is just trying to keep her life together. This is the ... Review | The Reason
House of Mercy
On 8/4 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Erin Healy2012Thomas NelsonFiction/SuspenseReviewed by Cindy LovenBeth Borzois has a gift. She is really good with animals and has known this since she was a young teenager, in fact her dream was to go to college to be a vet. However, all her dreams come crashing down around her after one ... Review | Giveaway | House of Mercy
Brush of Angel's Wings
On 5/28 Cindy's Reviews wrote: A Heaven on Earth NovelRuth Reid2012Thomas NelsonFiction/Contemporary/AmishRachel Hartzler is not the typical Amish young lady. She is not interested in cooking, homemaking and doubts that she will ever marry. After all what hard working Amish man would want a wife who cannot cook, and sew, ... Brush of Angels Wings
Sweeter Than Birdsong
On 3/12 Cindy's Reviews wrote: The Saddler LegacyRosslyn Elliot2012Thomas NelsonFiction/HistoricalKate Winter has a dream of graduating college, however her inability to speak before people, may be her undoing. Being unable to give a speech will keep her from graduating. Then she becomes passionate about something, and maybe ... Sweeter than Birdsong
An Amish Wedding
On 1/2 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Three Amish NovellasBeth WisemanKathleen FullerKelly Long2011Thomas NelsonFiction/Christian/RomanceThree different authors have joined together to write these novellas, each in their own style, but connecting the stories. Priscilla King is getting married, and she is worried that all the many ... The Amish Wedding
The Wonder of Your Love
On 10/6 Cindy's Reviews wrote: A Land of Canaan NovelBeth Wiseman2011Thomas Nelson PublishersCBR Reviews:Katie Ann Stoltzfus is living the life no woman should ever have to live, but to hear an Amish lady is living this life is so surprising. Her husband left her for another woman, and then he died, never knowing the son that ... The Wonder of Your Love
No Place Like Holmes
On 5/1 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Jason Lethcoe2011Thomas NelsonJuvenile Fiction/Religious/Reviewed by Cindy LovenGriffin Sharpe has some habits that make other boys, and even adults wonder. He counts things and notices everything, things that most people would never notice. He thinks it is normal for a future detective, ... No Place Like Holmes
Heart of Ice
On 4/4 Cindy's Reviews wrote: A Triple Threat NovelLisa Wiehlwith April HenryThomas Nelson2011Fiction/SuspenseReviewed by Cindy LovenWOW!! What a book, I am so glad Thomas Nelson emailed me about reviewing this book, I enjoyed the first Triple Threat book and this one was even better! The Triple Threat Team is together again, ... Heart of Ice
The Promises She Keeps
On 3/10 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Erin Healy2010Thomas NelsonFiction/Suspense/ChristianReviewed by Cindy LovenThis book has some darkness in it. Porta, a woman who is older than she appears, is practicing witchcraft and is sure that after Promise, a young woman who has cystic fibrosis, survives several freak accidents, that she ... The Promises She Keeps
An Amish Love
On 1/15 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Three Amish NovellasBeth WisemanKathleen FullerKelly Long2010Thomas NelsonFiction/Christian/RomanceReviewed by Cindy LovenThree seperate stories, yet connected, each story set in Paradise, Pennsylvania and each story connecting characters to the other. I think that is one of my favorite things ... An Amish Love
A Suitor for Jenny
On 1/7 Cindy's Reviews wrote: A Rocky Creek RomanceMargaret Brownley2010Thomas NelsonFiction/Historical RomanceReviewed by Cindy LovenRocky Creek Texas is under siege, at least that is what old man Hank Applegate has decided. The stage rolled into town a week and two days late, with three women on it. Not just any women, ... A Suitor for Jenny
Resurrection in May
On 9/9 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Lisa Samson2010Thomas NelsonFiction/Christian/GeneralReviewed by Cindy LovenWhy somethings in life happen, no one will ever know. Lisa Samson has written a wonderful story of how those things happen to good people, often derailing them for life.May Seymour was a bright young woman, who was ... Resurrection in May
A Summer Secret
On 5/31 Cindy's Reviews wrote: The Mysteries of Middlefield 1Kathleen Fuller2010Tommy NelsonA Division of Thomas NelsonJuvenile Fiction/Mystery SuspenseReviewed by Cindy LovenMary Beth Mullet has a secret. She has been sneaking next door to the abandoned barn, to have some time away from her pesky brothers. They never ... A Summer Secret
Plain Paradise
On 3/27 Cindy's Reviews wrote: A Daughters of Promise NovelBeth Wiseman2010Thomas NelsonFiction/Christian/AmishReviewed by Cindy LovenLinda Huyard is nearly 18, her life is good, she is in love with Stephen, the bishop's grandson, and is sure he is soon to propose. However there is a secret past lurking and it somehow involves a beautiful ... Plain Promise
An Honest Love
On 3/25 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Once again we are in Middlefield Ohio, where we will find a beautiful young woman. An Amish woman, who has been hurt badly by a man she deeply loved and was engaged to be married to. He basically left her at the altar so to speak. Three days before her wedding Anna Hesh found out her fiance of three ... An Honest Love
Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers
On 2/5 Cindy's Reviews wrote: God's Wisdom for MothersNew Century VersionNotes by Bobbie Wolgemuth2010Thomas NelsonNon Fiction/ BibleReviewed by Cindy LovenEncased in a lovely hard cover, with raised letter, Mom's Bible is a lovely book to add to your library, but the true treasures are to be found inside. The Bible is set ... Mom's Bible
Plain Pursuit
On 1/27 Cindy's Reviews wrote: A Daughter's of Promise NovelBeth Wiseman2009Thomas NelsonFiction/Christian/Amish Reveiwed by Cindy LovenCarley's dear friend Lillian has moved to Amish country. Not only that, she has converted to the Amish religion. Arriving for a visit, and a forced vacation by her boss, Carley is going ... Plain Pursuit
The Lightkeeper's Daughter
On 1/12 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Colleen Coble2009Thomas NelsonFiction/Christian/RomanceReviewed by Cindy LovenSet in the early 1900's, The Lightkeeper's Daughter is a story of romance and unconditional love. Addie Sullivan, raised as the lightkeeper's daughter finds out when she is twenty five years old, that she is actually the daughter ... The Lightkeeper's Daughter
An Amish Christmas
On 11/23 Cindy's Reviews wrote: December in Lancaster County ... An Amish Christmas
Read and Share: The Story of Christmas
On 11/12 Cindy's Reviews wrote: The Story of ChristmasStory retold by Gwen EllisIllustrated by Steve Smallman2007, 2009Thomas NelsonReviewed by Cindy LovenA lovely presentation of the Christmas story. This book and dvd combo will make a lovely gift for a small child for Christmas. The Christmas story retold by Gwen Ellis, ... Read and Share
The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/20 Cindy's Reviews wrote: The Tallest of SmallsMax LucadoIllustrated by Maria MonescilloTommy Nelson a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers2009Juvenile Fiction/Values and VirtuesReviewed by Cindy LovenThis book is a Parable from Max Lucado's FearlessA super cute children's book with bright colorful illustrations. This book will ... The Tallest of Smalls
The Busy People's Fast and Frugal Cookbook
On 10/12 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Busy People's Fast & Frugal CookbookDelicious Recipes that are HealthyAnd Easy on the Budget!Dawn HallThomas NelsonNon Fiction/CookbookReviewed by Cindy LovenDawn Hall has brought us a cook book that is full of fast easy recipes, using canned, or mixes. Recipes that can be cooked and put together very ... Busy People's Fast & Frugal Cookbook
Seaside Letters
On 9/23 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Seaside LettersA Nantucket Love StoryDenise HunterThomas Nelson2009Fiction/Christian/RomanceReviewed by Cindy LovenBetrayal, has driven Sabrina away from her family and her home in Macon. Betrayed by her fiancé, Jared and her cousin, Jaylee six days before her wedding, she has little trust for anyone. ... Seaside Letters (Review)
Plain Promise
On 9/16 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Sadie Fisher is tired. Tired of being alone, tired of having to take care of her farm alone. A young widow for four years, Sadie is lonely, wanting to be loved, and to give love to a husband and a family. After two years of writing letters and phone calls with Milo, an Amish man from Texas, Sadie ... Plain Promise Review
Faces in the Fire
On 8/28 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Faces in the Fire Where Lives Collide T.L. Hines 2009 Thomas Nelson Fiction/Christian/Suspense Reviewed by Cindy Loven This book is like no other book I have ever read. It is classified suspense, but I am not sure that is the classification I would have given it. It is different, at times I would ... Faces in the Fire
Read and Share Toddler Bible
On 7/31 Cindy's Reviews wrote: 0 Bible stories, short stories, just right for the attention span of a toddler. Accompanied with a 60 minute DVD, with Bible stories and music. The Read and Share Toddler Bible is beautifully illustrated, by Steve Smallman. Colorful, bright pictures will capture the attention of all toddlers. Stories ... Toddler Bible
The Hole in Our Gospel
On 7/22 Cindy's Reviews wrote: What does God expect of us? The answer that changed Richard Stearns life and might just change the world, is found in this book. The Hole in our Gospel is the story of how a CEO of a luxury company, became the President of World Vision. How Richard Stearn's life became of life of doing God's work instead ... The Hole in our Gospel
Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions
On 5/29 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Have you ever wondered what other religions believe?? What do Scientologists really believe, how about Mormons? The list could go on and on. As a Christian I have often wondered about the beliefs of other religions, what do they believe, how are their beliefs different from Christianity. This book ... Illustrated Guide to Religions (Review)
The American Patriot's Bible
On 5/18 Cindy's Reviews wrote: My husband loves American History, so I knew this Bible would catch his attention, I was excited to receive the Bible, and then even more, when a fellow reviewer emailed asking if I was going to keep my copy, she had liked her's so much she was wanting to find one for a friend. The American Patriot's ... The American Patriot's Bible (Review)
Face of Betrayal
On 5/5 Cindy's Reviews wrote: A Triple Threat Novel, presents us with Cassidy, a TV news reporter, Nicole, a FBI agent, and Allison the prosecutor. Combine the three of them and you get the Triple Threat. High school friends, reunited after their 10 year reunion, they have become close over the years. Katie, a 17 year old Senate ... Face of Betryal
The Great Eight
On 4/13 Cindy's Reviews wrote: The Great Eight is a book of a journey, a journey to happiness, but ultimately a journey to God, the Almighty Coach as Scott calls Him. A sickly child, to the point of death, not growing and developing, in and out of hospitals, with no diagnosis, and sent home to just be, Scott was re-introduced to skating, ... The Great Eight
The Word of Promise The Gift of Psalms
On 1/18 Cindy's Reviews wrote: treasure, is the easiest way to describe this lovely book. It is gorgeously bound and in a lovely presentation with a wrapper around it. However the true treasure lies inside the book, inside you will find 50 of the most beloved psalms. They are coupled with wonderful devotions and each devotion is ... A Gift of Comfort, Hope and Joy
Rex
On 1/9 Cindy's Reviews wrote: Cathleen Lewis and her husband George excitedly were expecting their first baby, and then the call that no expectant mother wants to receive comes, an abnormality on her sonogram. A cyst on her baby's brain. A curve ball in life for sure, a life that Cathleen and George had placed their hopes and dreams ... From a Broken Heart to a Full Heart
The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/15 Cindy's Reviews wrote: A day by day compilation of historical facts, made fun with illustrations and lots of interesting facts concerning all sort of historical events, documents, and people. The American Patriot's Almanac, can easily hold the attention of anyone old enough to read, from the youngest to the oldest. Mr. Bennett ... History Day by Day
Boomtown
On 12/5 Cindy's Reviews wrote: A church, with a history of pastors who don't “make” it, a new pastor and his family, and mysterious disappearing objects, all the setting and beginning of a wonderfully entertaining story. I read this book in one sitting with tears streaming down my face, from laughing so hard. My imagination ... Boom Town Chang's Famous Fireworks Factory
Moon Shines Down
On 11/28 Cindy's Reviews wrote: A hidden treasure, in a cedar chest for 56 years after the death of the author Margaret Wise Brown, The Moon Shines Down, is a wonderful picture book for children. Based upon a New England Sampler, the book is a wonderful easy to read book for young readers. The original manuscript, too short for a ... The Moon Shines Down Review
Billy
On 11/6 Cindy's Reviews wrote: t always comes down to this, us coming face to face with ourselves and with God and working out our own soul's salvation with fear and trembling. This book written by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham is a wonderful portrayal of exactly how this happened in the life of the Reverend Billy Graham. A ... Billy