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

Delores Fossen's LONE STAR CHRISTMAS
Can a hardened cowboy learn to overcome his past and find love after growing up in foster care? Find out in Delores Fossen’s new novel. (Picture courtesy HQN)

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]

Lodge in Alaska
When a young chef takes a job in a remote Alaskan town, she doesn’t expect to turn a short-term gig into a lifetime commitment. (Photo by Markus Trienke, Flickr)

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]

Southwest Cheeseburger Soup
What’s better than a bowl of cheesy goodness? Not much! Our Southwest Cheeseburger Soup is the bomb (if we do say so ourselves)! (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

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]

The Royal Order of Fighting Dragons
A boy’s father dies in a freak accident. Or did he? When Ian learns the truth about his dad’s demise, he is forced to confront the unexpected truth in Dan Elish’s The Royal Order of Fighting Dragons. (Illustration by Sam Shearon)

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]

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]”