Discover How to Thrive in Adversity in Michelle Pearce’s ‘Night Bloomers’ [REVIEW]

October 25, 2021 by Leave a comment

Do some people, like flowers, only thrive in the dark? (Photo courtesy Canva)

A person’s perception is their reality. No matter how you spin the conversation, if someone perceives the situation one way you will not win them over to another point of view. Only that individual can chose to see another viewpoint. But in Michelle Pearce’s Night Bloomers, she uses the analogy of a flower that blooms at night to help readers look at themselves when it comes to growth.

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Jennie Marts’ ‘When A Cowboy Loves A Woman’ [EXCERPT]

April 2, 2021 by Leave a comment

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New beginnings are possible wherever there is love. (Photo courtesy Canva)

We’ve known enough friends who have been wounded by love that we totally believe in the need for second chances. In Jennie Marts’ new addition to her wonderful Creedence Horse Rescue series, When A Cowboy Loves A Woman, that’s just the kind of sweet hope she doles out. This is the kind of story that proves even the most fragile hearts can heal with a bit of TLC, even after something as tragic as losing a spouse. But don’t worry, this isn’t one of those books that gets mired down in loss. Rather, it is filled with joy and lots of fun banter. We hope you enjoy this excerpt! —J&H

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Alison Hammer’s ‘You and Me and Us’ Plucks at Our Heartstrings and Fuels Us with Hope [REVIEW]

April 24, 2020 by 3 Comments

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One family will spend one last summer at their favorite beach as they struggle to reconnect before life changes forever. (Photo by Canva)

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A workaholic mom. A doting dad. A teenage daughter making plans for the future. Life as usual is busy and complicated, filled with school and jobs and the day-to-day challenges of family. When an unexpected piece of news throws a wrench in all their lives, it tests  their mettle and the strength of their familial bond. How will they navigate life once the rug has been pulled out from under their feet? Find out in Alison Hammer’s debut novel, You and Me and Us. Read more of this post

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‘Brother,’ Can You Spare Some Empathy? [REVIEW]

November 12, 2019 by Leave a comment

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David Chariandy’s Brother throbs with life, in part due to the music that permeates it. (Photo courtesy Canva)

A mother’s sacrifice. One girl’s ambitions. Two brothers’ dreams. And the act of violence that will change each of their lives forever. Discover why David Chariandy’s Brother has become one of the most beloved novels of our time. 

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Learn to Let Go in Jill Shalvis’s ‘Second Chance Summer’ [REVIEW]

August 30, 2019 by Leave a comment

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A new summer is the perfect opportunity for new beginnings. (Photo courtesy Canva)

Tragic loss. Painful memories. One chance at a fresh start. When a woman has nothing else to lose, should she go home to lick her wounds or take her chances on her own? Find out in Jill Shalvis’s powerful novel of love and redemption, Second Chance Summer. Read more of this post

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