Delores Fossen’s New Novel Shines A Light On Foster Care Heroes [REVIEW]

A cowboy who has tried to forget his past receives an invitation to a wedding he doesn’t want to attend. But the one girl who could always melt his butter lures him back to the very place he has refused to go. Will they find lasting love in one another’s arms? Find out in Delores Fossen’s latest.
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Debbie Macomber Makes Us Want Our Own ‘Alaskan Holiday’ [REVIEW]

She’s just trying to make friends while she works in a tiny Alaskan town for the season. He’s fallen head over heels in love with the town’s newest resident. She looks forward to returning to the big city to start her career. He wants her to stay forever as his wife. Who will win this contest of wills? Find out in Debbie Macomber’s charming new novel, Alaskan Holiday. Continue reading “Debbie Macomber Makes Us Want Our Own ‘Alaskan Holiday’ [REVIEW]”
Southwest Cheeseburger Soup [RECIPE]

With the arrival of autumn, my thoughts turn to soup. I love hearty, tummy filling, warm bowls of the stuff. This recipe for cheeseburger soup is one of our new favorites. Filled with hearty veggies, ground meat and loads of cheese, it is bound to please even the pickiest of eaters. Continue reading “Southwest Cheeseburger Soup [RECIPE]”
Fantasy and Reality Collide in ‘The Royal Order of Fighting Dragons’ [REVIEW]

Having tutored fifth grade students in the past, I am always on the lookout for stories which will captivate the imaginations of young readers. When Dan Elish’s The Royal Order of Fighting Dragons crossed my desk, I knew this would be a great title to add to my arsenal of middle grade fiction as soon as I started to read it. Continue reading “Fantasy and Reality Collide in ‘The Royal Order of Fighting Dragons’ [REVIEW]”
Family Gets Trapped in the Midst of the French Indian War in Paul Bennett’s ‘Clash of Empires’ [BOOK BLAST]

Eager for a new beginning, one family heads West to forge their own chapter in history. But their new venture lands them in the midst of a battle they are not prepared to fight. How will they endure this unexpected trial? And what will become of their clan and the nation? Find out in the first volume of Paul Bennett’s riveting Mallory saga, Clash of Empires. Continue reading “Family Gets Trapped in the Midst of the French Indian War in Paul Bennett’s ‘Clash of Empires’ [BOOK BLAST]”