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Petie McCarty: Interview and giveaway

Today I get to introduce you to a lovely lady and fellow Christian novelist Petie McCarty. Petie is an author with Desert Breeze Publishing and writes action-adventure love stories. She has recently released a new book, ‘No Going Back’, which is the first novel … Continue reading →

Alana Terry: Interview and giveaway

I feel privileged to be hosting award-winning suspense novelist Alana Terry on my blog today to talk about her new book, ’The Beloved Daughter’, which has recently been released on Amazon as an audiobook. Here is a synopsis: In a small North Korean village, a … Continue reading →

Book Review: ‘Gentleman of Her Dreams (a novella)’ by Jen Turano

Synopsis: When Miss Charlotte Wilson asks God for a husband, she decides He must want her to pursue Mr. Hamilton Beckett, the catch of the season. The only problem? She’s never actually met Hamilton. Fortunately, one of her oldest and dearest … Continue reading →

Book Review: ‘The Miner’s Lady’ by Tracie Peterson

Synopsis: When Chantel Panetta’s younger sister claims to be in love with Orlando Calarco, Chantel knows there is no hope. The Panettas and Calarcos have been sworn enemies for decades, and young love cannot heal the deep wounds between the two iron-mining families. Yet, unable to resist Isabella’s … Continue reading →

12 Weeks until Christmas Sale

Hi everyone! As you know (or you may still be in denial!), Christmas is coming up in less than 12 weeks. To celebrate, my book ‘Trust Me Twice’ will be on sale for $1.99 until Christmas (note: Amazon price will be updated … Continue reading →

Book Review: ‘Road Trip to Redemption’

Summary: Brad Mathias and his wife Paige are shocked to the core when their teenage daughter reveals a terrible secret. Reflecting on this incident, they both learn important lessons about being godly parents. Brad has always been a nature lover and … Continue reading →

Book Review: ‘A Lineage of Grace’ by Francine Rivers

Synopsis: This compilation of the five books in the best-selling A Lineage of Grace series shares the stories of the five unlikely women who changed eternity. Tamar, betrayed by the men who controlled her future, she fought for her right to … Continue reading →

Book Review: ‘A Home in Drayton Valley’ by Kim Vogel Sawyer

Synopsis: Hoping to escape the poor conditions of 1880 New York, Tarsie Raines and her friends Joss and Mary Brubacher and their two children set off for Kansas aboard an unusual wagon train. But when tragedy strikes on the trip across … Continue reading →

Do you believe in ‘happily ever after’?

When I was at university, I met a young married couple who were obviously in love. As I was talking with the guy, I asked him how he knew when he had met ‘the right one’. I was expecting him … Continue reading →

Book Review: ‘Respectable Sins’ by Jerry Bridges

A few months ago, I wrote about my spiritual wake-up call. I set some goals for myself to read the Bible regularly and to read one Christian living / theology book each month. So, what happened with that?… Well, my plan went well … Continue reading →