Daughter of Increase

Hey Gems!!! Title : A Dance in Donegal  Author : Jennifer Deibel Age : Adult Genres : Christian, Historical Romance Publication Date : February 2, 2021 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Hardcover | Christian Book   Synopsis : All of her life, Irish-American Moira Doherty has relished her mother's descriptions of Ireland. When her mother dies unexpectedly in the summer of 1920, Moira decides to fulfill her mother's wish that she become the teacher in Ballymann, her home village in Donegal, Ireland. After an arduous voyage, Moira arrives to a new home and a new job in an ancient country. Though a few locals offer a warm welcome, others are distanced by superstition and suspicion. Rumors about Moira's mother are unspoken in her presence but threaten to derail everything she's journeyed to Ballymann to do. Moira must rely on the kindness of a handful of friends--and the strength of Sean, an unsettlingly handsom...

Huge thank you to Revell for sending me a copy for review. This does not alter my opinions or experience of reading the book in any shape or form. Keep reading for my thoughts... Title : The Moonlight School Author : Suzanne Woods Fisher Age : Adult Genres : Historical Fiction Publication Date : February 2, 2021 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Audible   Synopsis : Haunted by her sister's mysterious disappearance, Lucy Wilson arrives in Rowan County, Kentucky, in the spring of 1911 to work for Cora Wilson Stewart, superintendent of education. When Cora sends Lucy into the hills to act as scribe for the mountain people, she is repelled by the primitive conditions and intellectual poverty she encounters. Few adults can read and write. Born in those hills, Cora knows the plague of illiteracy. So does Brother Wyatt, a singing schoolmaster who travels through the hills. Involving Lucy and Wyatt, Cora hatches a plan to open the sch...

Huge thank you to Revell for sending me a copy for review. This does not alter my opinions or experience of reading the book in any shape or form. Keep reading for my thoughts... Title : Network of Deceit Author : Tom Threadgill Series : Amara Alvarez #2 Age : Adult Genres : Christian Fiction, Mystery, Suspense Publication Date : February 2, 2021 Publisher : Revell Reads Source : Paperback Purchase : Hardcover |  Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Christian Book Synopsis : After her rescue of nearly fifty kidnapped children made international headlines, Amara Alvarez gets what she's worked for: a transfer to San Antonio's Homicide Division. Reality sets in quickly, though, as her first case, the suspicious death of a teenager at a crowded local water park, brings chaos to her personal life. As the investigation moves forward and she increases the pressure on the suspects, Amara finds herself under attack by cybercriminals. Her every move is being potentially watc...

Hey Gems!!! Book club is back in action for this month!  I am so excited to be back in action with you all for the year. I've missed doing book club, but now I'm expanding it for all platforms (YouTube, Facebook, IG and the blog). I pray that we all can grow together and be edified as we dive into a selection of biblical fiction, Christian fiction and non-fiction books. From February 12th to April 9th, 2021 we will be diving into a Tessa Afshar novel...of course I just had to do it. Keep reading for a synopsis, reading schedule and more... Title : Harvest of Rubies Author : Tessa Afshar Series : Harvest of Rubies #1 Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance Publication Date : May 1, 2012 Publisher : River North Purchase :  Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Christian Book | Scribd Audio | Scribd Ebook   (get 2 free months with Scribd when you use my code ) Synopsis : The prophet Nehemiah's cousin has been catapult...