Author: Dana K. White
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-help, Christian Living
Source: Front Gate Media
My Review:
Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House is the first book I have read by Dana White. After reading her book, I want more people to hear about her, especially if you struggle with keeping a clean house.
Series: Rhapsody of Grace #2
Author: Milla Holt
Publisher: Reinbok Limited
Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction
Source: JustReads Publicity
My Review:
Small Town Harmony is the second book in Milla Holt's Rhapsody of Grace series The series follows three brothers and is best read in order.
Series: Muir Harbor #3
Author: Melissa Tagg
Publisher: Lakespur Press
Genre: Christian Fiction,
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Mystery, Christian Fiction,
Source: Library
My Review:
Wedding at Sea by Melissa Tagg is a dramatic conclusion to the series. Happy sigh. I reiterate what I said in my review of A Seaside Wonder: read the books in order! Do not read this book without reading the first two or you will get major spoilers, and you do not want this series spoiled. It is so enchanting.
Series: Muir Harbor #2
Author: Melissa Tagg
Publisher: Lakespur Press
Genre: Christian Fiction, mystery, Contemporary Romance
Source: Own
My Review:
A Seaside Wonder overlaps just a little bit with Autumn by the Sea, but now it is Indi's perspective. Details the reader didn't even know they needed are revealed, immediately engaging the reader. I highly recommend reading this series in order. You will get huge spoilers by reading it out of order.
Series: Muir Harbor #1
Author: Melissa Tagg
Publisher: Lakespur Press
Genre: Christian Fiction,
Source: Library
My Review:
Autumn by the Sea is the first book in the Muir Harbor series. The series needs to be read in order as each book builds upon the previous one.
Series: Sewing in SoCal #2
Author: Sarah Monzon
Publisher: Radiant Publishers
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction,
Source: Own
My Review:
Jocelyn is the second book in the Sewing in SoCal series by Sarah Monzon. While each book can be read as a stand-alone novel, I recommend reading them in order as the friends are in each book and you will get minor spoilers to the earlier books.
Author: John Baillie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Genre: Nonfiction, Devotional Classic, Prayer,
Source: Library
My Review:
I can see why John Baillie's A Diary of Private Prayer is a devotional classic. I want to say the book is simply a book of prayers, but there is nothing simple about them.
Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: New-to-Me Authors I Discovered in 2024. I read 77 new-to-me-authors last year, so I will try to narrow it down to 10! Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today.
Top Ten Tuesday: Binge-worthy new-to-me authors from 2024:
Series: Amish ABCs
Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
Publisher: Kensington Publishers
Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish, Contemporary Romance
Source: Author Provided
My Review:
I was thrilled that I didn't have to wait long after reading A is for Amish before starting B is for Bonnet. I highly recommend reading the series in order to avoid spoilers.
Series: Amish ABCs
Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish,
Source: Library
My Review:
What I love about Shelley Shepard Gray's books is that you are immediately drawn into the story. There are not long descriptions or introductions. A is for Amish is about four siblings thinking about becoming Amish.
Author: Holly + Glenn Packiam
Publisher: NavPress
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-Help, Christian Living
Source: Own
My Review:
I was not far into reading The Intentional Year when I realized I needed to own this book. It is one to sit with, ponder, and savor.
Author: Pepper Basham
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Expected Publication: April 8, 2025
Genre: Christian Fiction, RomCom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
I adored Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham. It had everything I look for in a contemporary romance, plus more.
Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The New Loneliness by Cindi McMenamin hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Title: The New Loneliness: Nurturing Meaningful Connections When You Feel Isolated
Author: Cindi McMenamin
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Release Date: January 7, 2025
Genre: Christian Personal Growth
Series: Holly #1
Author: C. C. Warrens
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Thriller, Christian Fiction, Contemporary, Suspense
Source: Own
My Review:
I first read Criss Cross 5 years ago. Back then I was not doing full reviews. I wanted to reread it because it is one of my favorite books/series. And, I wanted to experience it again.
Series: Holidays in Hadley Springs #1
Author: Tasha Hackett
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance,
Source: Author Provided ecopy
My Review:
Waiting for Gilbert is the first book I have read by Tasha Hackett, but it will not be the last. I was in the middle of reading this book when I knew I would want to reread it. I am not a huge re-reader, but I want a physical copy for my keeper shelf!
Author: Naomi Stephens
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance
Source: Bethany House
My Review:
The Burning of Rosemont Abbey was my first introduction to Naomi Stephen's, but it won't be the last.
Series: Hanger's Horsemen #2
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Narrator: Jeanine Bartel
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Westerns,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I am not a fan of Western's-except, apparently, when Karen Witemeyer writes them. I love her books but kept putting off reading this series because I knew it was a Western. The Heart's Charge is even better than the first book, At Love's Command.
October feels like it was a pretty good reading month. It was another month with quite a few romcoms, but I also read my first Christmas book of the season. Let's see how I actually did. I read 20 books and DNF'd one. Click on the cover of the book if you are interested in the review.
5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Series: Cherry Creek Mysteries #2
Author: C. C. Warrens
Expected Publication: November 2, 2024
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Christian Fiction, Suspense,
Source: Author Provided
My Review:
Dragonfly Ashes picks up where Firefly Diaries (book 1) ends, and continues with Noelle, Dereck, and Skylar's story. For this reason, I think it is best to read Firefly Diaries before reading this one.
Author: Penn and Kim Holderness
Publisher: Harper Horizon
Genre: Self-Help, ADHD, Nonfiction, Parenting, Mental Health
Source: Library
My Review:
I happened upon ADHD is Awesome at the library and grabbed it on a whim. I don't have ADHD but my daughter does. I wanted to understand more about ADHD so I could support her better, and know how to communicate better with her.
