Forget Me Not Book Review

One of my most favorite genres to read is the mystery fiction.  This book written by Vicki Hinze did not disappoint.  I was going to save this book to read while on vacation and actually started it prior to leaving and couldn't put it down.  Which meant, I finished the book instead of packing for my trip (smile).  Forget Me Not kept me on the edge of my seat reading well into the night, hoping that I would then be able to sleep.  If I read during the day, I had to face the stairs and face the doorways . . . just in case the boogy man was gonna come while reading my book (does that just sound absolutely dumb or what)?!  I've never been this engaged with a mystery novel and the suspense the author built into the story line was phenomenal.

The story is of a young woman who develops amnesia after being attacked while in her car at a red light.  She is beaten and left for dead in another state away from her home.  She is determined to find her identity, her memory and solve the mystery of why someone wants her dead.  The only thing she knows for sure is regardless of her circumstances her faith in God is absolute and she knows beyond any shadow of doubt her place as a daughter of Christ.  As she clings to her Saviour she finds herself falling in love with Ben. Ben is a man who is heart-broken as a result of his wife and son who were murdered. and because of that - he has completely abandoned his faith.  

You will completely fall in love with these characters as they work their way through questions surrounding Ben's wife and son's murder, why this young woman looks identical to his wife, why she was beaten and left for dead and without memory, and who is behind it all.

Go check out this great book at Waterbrook Multnomah's website.

This was book was provided for review by WaterBrook Multnomah.

This Little Prayer of Mine Children's Book Giveaway! *CLOSED*

~GIVEAWAY CLOSED~

(picture from Amazoncom)

This Little Prayer of Mine written by Anthony Destefano and illustrated by Mark Elliott has quickly become one of my kids most favorite books to read.  The entire story reads as a prayer written from a childs perspective. Each portion of the prayer deals with common situations a young toddler through elementary aged children may face at any time during their day.  Just a few of the situations children talk to God about during this prayer are being scared of the dark, being upset over broken toys, being left out by other kids at school, and being greedy over toys.  My toddlers enjoy the illustrations throughout the book including a page where the older brother and younger sister are lying in the grass gazing up at the sky.  My three year old points out . . . "that is Lukey and that is Nat!"  My children have definately made this book their own, and that warms my heart.

I am so excited to offer you the opportunity to win your own copy of this great children's book! 

Here's how you can enter to win:

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This book giveaway will close next Wednesday, April 14th at 7pm PST and the winner will be chosen using random.org

This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.

Book Review and Giveaway!!!

If you like photography, symbolism and historical novels then you will thoroughly enjoy Jane Kirkpatrick's last book inthe Portrait of the Heart series.  I unknowingly read this book without having read any of the previous books in the series and was still able to follow the storyline and characters easily.This book had several interwoven stories using photography as metaphors for the main character Jessie Ann Gaebeles life.  The storyline follows Jessie's life as she blossoms from teenage girl to an independent young photographer trying to make it on her own in a world where previously only the men are entrepreneurs.  She uses her passion for photography to try and fill the emptiness felt from a forbidden love.  Jessie does everything within her power to create a meaningful, independent and purposeful life by following her passion of photography only to find that everything she once thought as reality to be a facade.  If you enjoy historical novels then you will like this book! 

Now . . . you have the chance to win your own copy of An Absence So Great for your own library!  Leave me a comment telling me why you want to win this book along with your contact info.  Giveaway will close next Monday, April 5th at 7pm PST.  A winner will be selected using random.org

The fine print:

This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.

Perhaps You've Noticed

The blogging for books button on my sidebar.  It's been there for a little while, yet I haven't told you why.  I'm going to be reading books, writing my own review and then give YOU an opportunity to win your own copy of the books I'm reviewing.  How cool is that?  It's a great way to help with one of my new years resolutions, while being frugal at the same time!  Such a great concept!  My first review is coming the last week of March.  If you love to read, you're gonna wanna check back soon!  If you're looking for some great books head on over to waterbrookmultnomah.com

Book Review

I just finished the second book in the Above the Line Series by Karen Kingsbury, Take Two. I absolutely get lost in Kingsbury's books. I usually can't put any book of her's down until I'm finished with it. This book was no exception. A quick read, several story lines woven together throughout the book and the promise of a third book. All good. Plus, there is unfinished business with each of the characters that leaves you wishing that Spring of 2010 would hurry up so you can read the next book.

Got Nothin'

Seriously. Anyone read any good books lately? Let me know. I might need another book to read ;)