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Title : Shadow Unbound Author : Angie Day Series : Legends & Shadows Saga #2 Age : New Adult Genres : Fantasy Romance Publication Date : June 19, 2020 Publisher : Rahne Press Source : Paperback Purchase : Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle | B&N Synopsis : Mara is a Legend, born with unmatched power. More than that, she is a Shadow: ruthless, feared, and lethal. But all of that changed when she became Kate and fell in love with a perfectly human life and the Legend that showed her how to live it: Kylan. After battling the Shadows and uncovering the memories they stole, she was free. Free to be with Kylan, his family, and the Rogue life they had chosen. When a new human is brought into their lives, everything unravels. The family she has grown to love is thrown into chaos. Kate can’t save any of them. But Mara can. As Mara steps back into her previous life as a Shadow, it fits a little too well. The longer she walks with danger, the more she sees in common ...

As I enjoyed Collateral Damage, book one of this series, I was excited to get my hands on the follow-up sequel. Title : Acceptable Risk Author : Lynette Eason Series : Danger Never Sleeps #2 Age : Adult Genres : Christian Romantic Suspense Publication Date : August 4, 2020 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Hardcover Synopsis : Sarah Denning is a military journalist with the Army in the Middle East when her convoy is attacked and she's taken hostage. When former Army Ranger Gavin Black is asked by his old unit commander--Sarah's imposing father--to plan an extremely risky rescue, he reluctantly agrees and successfully executes it. Back in the US, Sarah is livid when she's discharged on a false psychiatric evaluation and vows to return to the Army. Until she learns of her brother's suicide. Unable to believe her brother would do such a thing, she puts her plans on hold and enlists Gavin to help her discover the tr...

Hey Gems!  Today's post is just me sharing how and why I annotate my books and how you can begin annotating yourself. Check out the video below, along with time stamps to get to certain parts quicker: Time-Stamps: 02:07 - why I annotate 05:12 - when I annotate 05:49 - how I annotate 07:28 - showing my keys 08:18 - my tools (pens, highlighters, tabs, etc) 18:44 - how you can start annotating 21:19 - color code systems 31:24 - Q&A 42:56 - examples of books I annotated 1:02:04 - annotated Bible studies Keep on going to see my personal annotating systems up close. I hope this post and video is helpful for you to begin your own journey of annotating and interacting with your books. There is also a very useful article to help you understand why we should annotate in our books, check it out HERE !      Blessings,

Title : Storm Rising Author : Ronie Kendig Series : The Book of the Wars #1 Age : Adult Genres : Christian Fiction, Romantic Suspense Publication Date : July 2, 2019 Publisher : Bethany House Source : Paperback Synopsis : Once lost to history, the Book of the Wars has resurfaced, and its pages hold ancient secrets and dangers. Former Navy SEAL Leif Metcalfe has been tasked with capturing the ancient text, but a Bulgarian operative snatches it, determined to secure her freedom. When a series of strange storms erupt, they must form an alliance to thwart impending disaster. My Rating : I totally enjoyed reading this a lot more than I thought I would! The setting of this story was soooo amazing. It was just a stationary location, but global and I totally enjoyed that aspect of the story. You were in a different location each chapter which added to the risks and drama of the story. The Book of the Wars is an ancient artifact that's back on the rise and everyone wants a ...

Title :10 Prayer Secrets: Supernatural Power for Your Breakthrough Author : Hakeem Collins  Age : Adult Genres : Prayer, Christian Non-Fiction Publication Date : June 30, 2020 Publisher : Chosen Books Source : Paperback Synopsis : Prayer changes everything. Yet so many things get in the way of communicating with our powerful and loving Creator: distraction, hardship, doubt, anger, busyness, unforgiveness, and more. In  10 Prayer Secrets , Hakeem Collins reveals ten keys to life-changing results that come through the art of prayer. See your prayers unlock a plan of action as Collins delivers biblically based solutions to help you - pray powerfully, passionately, and effectively - engage with God's heart and learn God's timing - perceive and receive angelic assistance - customize Jesus's prayer model for yourself - pursue a deeper prayer life for 30 days using Scripture, prayer activations and declarations, reflections, and life applications Prayer works when we wor...

Thank you to Revell for having me on board this tour! I truly appreciate it and I must say I enjoyed this one for sure. Title : A Reckless Love Author : Beth White Series : Daughtry House #3 Age : Adult Genres : Christian Historical Fiction Publication Date : June 2, 2020 Publisher : Revell Reads Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Hardcover Synopsis : In the fine tradition established by her Southern grandmama, Aurora Daughtry has recently orchestrated the marriage of her eldest sister and facilitated her middle sister's engagement. She also rejoices in her part in transforming the family's dilapidated plantation manor into a luxurious and lucrative resort hotel. Just when it seems there is nothing left to absorb her considerable talent for managing people, in walks federal deputy marshal Zane Sager. But Zane is not at Daughtry House for a vacation. He's tracking a killer and collecting two key witnesses to a federal judge...

Title : What Momma Left Behind Author : Cindy K. Sproles Age : Adult Genres : Christian Historical Fiction Publication Date : June 2, 2020 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Hardcover Synopsis : Worie Dressar is seventeen years old when influenza and dysentery ravage her Appalachian Mountain community in 1898, leaving behind a growing number of orphaned children with no way to care for themselves. Worie's mother has been secretly feeding a number of these little ones on Sourwood Mountain. But when she dies suddenly, Worie is left to figure out why and how she was caring for them. Plagued with two good-for-nothing brothers--one greedy and the other a drunkard--Worie fights to save her home and the orphaned children now in her begrudging care. Along the way, she will discover the beauty of unconditional love and the power of forgiveness as she cares for all of Momma's children. Storyteller and popular speaker Ci...

Title : Warfare Prayers for Women  Author : Quin Sherrer & Ruthanne Garlock  Publication Date : May 5, 2020 Publisher : Chosen Books Source : Hardcover Synopsis : Satan has a strategy to wreak havoc in our lives by stirring up strife, disrupting relationships, and overwhelming us with fear, anxiety, anger, and insecurity. Although our adversary is relentless, women are particularly equipped to stand confidently in this war through biblically based, intentional prayer--the heart of spiritual warfare.  Written by two veteran prayer warriors and mentors, Warfare Prayers for Women will guide readers to victory in the most challenging areas of life. The book contains specific prayers for - facing and overcoming hindrances - approaching life's milestones - protecting family members - shining the gospel light into communities and nation My Rating : I am a major fan of the authors' first book A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare so I was excited to get my...

Hey Gems!!! I'm back with another review on an awesome contemporary fiction! I want to thank Prism Book Tours for having me on the tour for this lovely read!! Title : Where the Road Bends Author : David Rawlings Age : Adult Genres : Contemporary, Christian Fiction Publication Date : June 2, 2020 Publisher :Thomas Nelson Source : ARC Purchase : Hardcover  | Kindle | Audible | Christian Book | B&N | Book Depository  | TNZ Fiction Synopsis : Fifteen years after college graduation, four friends reconnect to keep a long-ago promise and go on a trip of a lifetime in the Australian Outback. Eliza needs to disconnect from her high-powered fashion job to consider the CEO position she’s just been offered. Lincoln hopes to rekindle a past relationship and escape from another one. Bree looks forward to a fun getaway from home and her deeply buried disappointments. Andy wants to disappear from the mess he’s made of his life—possibly forever. Dropped at a cam...