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Tacos for Two by Betsy St. Amant {Book Review}

Huge thank you to Revell for sending me a finished copy of the book for review. I truly appreciate it and it by no means changes my opinion of the novel.  Title : Tacos for Two Author : Betsy St. Amant  Series : Standalone Age : Adult Genres : Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction Publication Date : October 12, 2021 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Christian Book Synopsis : Rory Perez, a food truck owner who can't cook, is struggling to keep the business she inherited from her aunt out of the red--and an upcoming contest during Modest's annual food truck festival seems the best way to do it. The prize money could finally give her a solid financial footing and keep her cousin with special needs paid up at her beloved assisted living home. Then maybe Rory will have enough time to meet the man she's been talking to via an anonymous online dating site.  Jude Strong is tired of being a puppet at his manipul...

The Happy Crab by Layla and Kevin Palmer {Book Review}

Title : The Happy Crab Author : Layla and Kevin Palmer Age : Middle Grade Genres : Picture Book Publication Date : October 12, 2021 Publisher : Bethany House Publishers Source : Hardcover Synopsis : Happy is an adventurous little crab whose world is suddenly turned upside down (literally!) when a mama and her son discover his large, unbroken shell while on vacation at the beach. After deciding to keep the shell as a souvenir, the boy unexpectedly feels the crab move inside and is suddenly faced with a decision: take him home or let him go. His compassion for the crab and thoughtful decision to release him gently reminds readers of the importance of selflessness and highlights how our environment, relationships, and experiences contribute greatly to our happiness.  The Happy Crab is based on a true story experienced by Kevin, Layla, and their son, Steevenson, and you can see a video of the actual shell and crab at TheLetteredCottage.net/TheHappyCrab . My Rating : My son...

Since You've Been Gone by Tari Faris {Book Review}

Huge thank you to Revell for sending me a finished copy of the book for review. I truly appreciate it and it by no means changes my opinion of the novel.  Title : Since You've Been Gone Author : Tari Faris Series : Restoring Heritage #3 Age : Adult Genres : Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction Publication Date : September 7, 2021 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Christian Book Synopsis : Leah Williams is back in the quaint town of Heritage, Michigan, and ready to try again to make her business a success. But blank slates are hard to come by, and a piece of her past is waiting for her there. Heir to the Heritage Fruits company, Jonathan Kensington is the guy who not only made Leah's past difficult, he also seems determined to complicate her present as well. Jon is trying to prove to the Heritage Fruits board that he, not his manipulative uncle, should be running the business. The board insists Jon find a ne...

A Midnight Dance by Joanna Davidson Politano {Book Review}

Huge thank you to Revell for sending me a finished copy of the book for review. I truly appreciate it and it by no means changes my opinion of the novel.  Title : A Midnight Dance Author : Joanna Davidson Politano Series : Standalone Age : Adult Genres : Historical Fiction, Romance, Christian Romance Publication Date : September 7, 2021 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Christian Book Synopsis : All theater romances are tragedies. Ella Blythe knows this. Still, she cannot help but hope her own story may turn out different than most--and certainly different than the tragic story of the Ghost of Craven Street Theater. Yet as she struggles to maintain her tenuous place in the ever-shrinking ballet company, win the attentions of principal dancer Philippe, and avoid company flirt Jack, Ella cannot deny the uncanny feeling that her life is mirroring that of the dead ballerina.  Is she dancing ever closer to the edge ...