What are you reading now?

[Salyna]

Finished , , and .

Now I am reading .

[Natalie]

I'm currently almost done with Naomi's Christmas by Marta Perry. I have finished several books in the Love Finds You in series recently. In addition I've finished Adoring Addie, Letters to Katie, and The Storekeeper's Daughter, among others this month. The last one was an audio book. I read the rest on my Kindle excpet for Naomi's Christmas.

[Salyna]

Finished and

Currently reading

[Salyna]

Finished

Almost done with

[Jodi]

Just finished Stealing the Preacher. This is the first time I have ever given 5 stars to a Christian romance.

[Salyna]

Jodi wrote: "Just finished Stealing the Preacher. This is the first time I have ever given 5 stars to a Christian romance."

Yay! That's great. How many have you read?

[Jodi]

Salyna wrote: "Jodi wrote: "Just finished Stealing the Preacher. This is the first time I have ever given 5 stars to a Christian romance."

Yay! That's great. How many have you read?"

Oh my, I don't know...I know I've started a lot more than I've finished. So many seem to have lower quality of writing or unrealistic dialogue or a message they want to beat over your head. A lot of recycled plots as well. Stealing the Preacher obviously has a message, but it grows naturally out of the story, which is fresh and has a lot of depth. The author also wasn't afraid of letting her characters touch each other and have some feelings of desire. If we weren't looking for some sparks, we probably wouldn't be reading romance.

[Salyna]

Jodi wrote: "Salyna wrote: "Jodi wrote: "Just finished Stealing the Preacher. This is the first time I have ever given 5 stars to a Christian romance."

Yay! That's great. How many have you read?"

Oh my, I don..."

If you like books like that, where the author is not afraid of having the steamy moments and the characters touching, I would definitely recommend Julie Lessman and Deeanne Gist:) They are great Christian authors! You can check out my blog, which is about romance, for some reviews:)

[Jodi]

Salyna wrote: "Jodi wrote: "Salyna wrote: "Jodi wrote: "Just finished Stealing the Preacher. This is the first time I have ever given 5 stars to a Christian romance."

Yay! That's great. How many have you read?"
..."
Thanks! I appreciate the recommendations!

[Salyna]

Jodi wrote: "Salyna wrote: "Jodi wrote: "Salyna wrote: "Jodi wrote: "Just finished Stealing the Preacher. This is the first time I have ever given 5 stars to a Christian romance."

Yay! That's great. How many h..."

Your welcome:)

[Cammie]

I'm reading and up next will be

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I am currently reading

[Melissa]

Im currently reading

[Cindi]

Deadly Devotion by Sandra Orchard

[Jean]

Miriam's Heart by Emma Miller.

[Norma]

The Well by Stephanie Landsem

[Salyna]

I started reading Once Upon a Prince but could not get into it. So I have decided to move on to something else. Not quite sure what yet.

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I'm reading Spring for Susannah by Catherine Richmond and enjoying it very much.

[Cammie]

I hope to finish tonight up next is

[Joleen]

Salyna wrote: "Finished A Passion Denied . Now reading Stealing the preacher by Karen Witemeyer."

Wow~ that's an awesome set of books to be reading! I love both Lessman & Witemeyer!

[Joleen]

I LOVED it too!

Salyna is right, Lessman is AWESOME. Her latest book, "Love at any Cost" has a great message as well as good romance. She is an incredible writer. I also love Denise Hunter's Cowboy series. (Big Sky Country, I think).

my blog: breathperfumed.com has some recommendations too. I never post a review that is below a 3.5 and they are quick read reviews. :)

Happy reading!!

[Kris]

I'm reading The Fairest Beautyby Melanie Dickerson.

[Kristi]

Im reading The Knitting Diaries: The Twenty-First Wish\Coming Unraveled\Return to Summer Island
From the series Blossom Street. They are really good reads.

[Natalie]

I am currently reading A Simple Winter by Rosalind Lauer, but I really need to get back to it.

[Cammie]

I'm gonna start and

[Shannah]

Just finished . Overall, I am very satisfied with this story. The plot is a little unbelievable, but that doesn't make the story any less enjoyable. The interaction and dialogue is excellent and the story was easy to follow along with. This won't be my last book by Cathy Marie Hake, for sure!

You can view the full review here.

Planning on starting the group read for this group tonight!

[Cammie]

Reading and enjoying it so far

[Natalie]

Listening to Dreams of Joy by Lisa See. Secular but good. I'm trying to get back in the mood to read A Simple Winter by Rosalind Lauer.

[Jean]

Finishing up (Home by Dark) by Marta Perry.

[Jean]

Finished Home by Dark and started Situation Maid by Stacy Nix.

[Natalie]

@Jean: I've loved most of the Hannah's Daughters series except Redeeming Grace. Haven't read Home By Dark or anything by Stacy Nix. Definitely tell me how they are.

[Cammie]

Decided to start

[Jean]

I really liked Home by Dark. Haven't read enough of the other book yet.

Natalie wrote: "@Jean: I've loved most of the Hannah's Daughters series except Redeeming Grace. Haven't read Home By Dark or anything by Stacy Nix. Definitely tell me how they are."

[Natalie]

@Jean: Thanks. I have enjoyed all of Marta Perry's book except her latest book, Lydia's Hope.

[Shannah]

I just finished . This book was a good, easy read. You can view my full review here.

Planning on starting either or next.

[Tanya]

Jodi wrote: "Just finished Stealing the Preacher. This is the first time I have ever given 5 stars to a Christian romance."

I love Karen Witemyer's stuff but haven't read this one yet. I just love her covers too. I guess I'm a sucker for a good cover!

[Natalie]

I don't know if I posted this here yet, but I'm currently 83% done with The Amish Seamstress by Mindy Starns Clark. It is good. I hate to see the series end.

[Jodi]

I read two books this week: A Tailor-Made Bride and Sharpshooter in Petticoats I enjoyed Tailor-Made Bride, although not as much as some of Witemeyer's other books. I give it 4 stars.
Sharpshooter seemed a bit thin on story. Probably a book middle grade girls would love but there didn't seem to be enough there for an adult audience. I would give it 4 stars if it had been aimed at a younger audience, but since it wasn't, I give it 3.

[Shannah]

Jodi wrote: "I read two books this week: A Tailor-Made Bride and Sharpshooter in Petticoats I enjoyed Tailor-Made Bride, alt..."

I loved both of these books! Although, I'll admit the Sophie's Daughters series isn't as good as some of Mary Connealy's other books...

[Shannah]

I just finished . This was an interesting book that took a very different spin on a very deep issue. I really enjoyed it. You can view my full review here.

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Jodi wrote: "I read two books this week: A Tailor-Made Bride and Sharpshooter in Petticoats I enjoyed Tailor-Made Bride, alt..."

Tailor Made Bride is the first of Karen's books that I read and remains one of my favorites. Excellent book!

[LadyS]

I am reading
I just finished reading . i enjoyed it throughly! for those who have not read it yet, its so fun!

[LadyS]

Luisette wrote: "Cammie wrote: "I'm reading and hope to finish it later today or tomorrow so I can start "

Cant wait to hear how it went...."

To whisper her name is an amazing book! Absolute

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LadyS wrote: "Luisette wrote: "Cammie wrote: "I'm reading and hope to finish it later today or tomorrow so I can start "

Cant wait to ..."

I have To Whisper Her Name on my TBR list. Glad to hear it is so good.

[Shannah]

September Reading List:
(Whew, I managed to read quite a bit this month!)

Currently reading:

[LadyS]

currently reading Courting Miss Amsel
after I will read To Win Her Heart
just finished reading The Girl in the Gatehouse which was amazing. I cant wait to readRebellious Heartand The Dancing Master

[Cammie]

Just finished now re-reading

[Holly]

I'm currently reading Song of Erin by BJ Hoff, and Emma.

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I'm reading our October group read A Most Unsuitable Match by Stephanie Grace Whitson. It's very good so far.

[Kris]

I'm going to start Swept Away today Swept Away