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Title : The Whole Bible Story: Everything That Happens in the Bible Author : William Marty & Troy Schmidt  Age : Middle Grade, Young Adult Genres : Bible Study; Christian Non-Fiction Publication Date : November 2, 2021 Publisher : Bethany House Publishers Source : Paperback Synopsis : In this young reader's edition of an ongoing seller, Dr. William Marty's retelling of the entire narrative of the Bible is an easy-to-read, chronological account formatted to appeal to a younger audience. Engaging illustrations throughout will enhance young readers' experience as the plot and characters of Scripture come to life in new and exciting ways.  My Rating : A phenomenal resource for Middle Grade and Young Adults. I'd even recommend this to a babe in Christ as well. It's simple and easy to read layout, but still informative. Does a brief run through of the books of the Bible with focus on particular themes and stories within the Bible. I could see me using t...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Title : Awemsome! Exploring the Nature and Names of Jesus Author : Dick Eastman Age : Adult Genres : Devotional Publication Date : August 17, 2021 Publisher : Chosen Books Source : Hardcover Synopsis : Prompted by a friend to describe Jesus as he is--not as he was or will be in the coming days--Dick Eastman found himself stammering. What followed over many months was a desire to get to know the Jesus who had changed his life, but in a much fuller and richer way--now! From then on, on scraps of folded paper in his pockets, Eastman found himself recording adjectives describing the nature and character of Jesus Christ, expanding them later into a personal devotional journal. Reflecting Eastman's spiritual journey, this book of insights will challenge you to see Jesus as you may never have seen him before. Eastman's approach to studying the nature and names of Jesus will bring you closer to your Savior. Each day of this enriching 31-day resource consists of Scripture, a sho...

Title : Love and a Little White Lie Author : Tammy Gray Series : State of Grace #1 Age : Adult Genres : Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction Publication Date : August 4, 2020 Publisher : Bethany House Publishers Source : Paperback & Audiobook Synopsis : January Sanders grew up believing karma was more reliable than an imaginary higher power, but after suffering her worst heartbreak in 29 years, she's open to just about anything, including taking a temporary position at her aunt's church. Keeping her lack of faith a secret, January is determined to use her photographic memory to help Grace Community's overworked staff, all while scraping herself off rock bottom. What she doesn't count on is meeting the church's handsome and charming guitarist, who not only is a strong believer, but has also dedicated his life to Christian music. It's a match set for disaster, and yet January has no ability to stay away, even if it means pretending to have faith in...

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 : Beyond the Tides Author : Liz Johnson Series : Prince Edward Island Shores #1 Age : Adult Genres : Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction Publication Date : August 3, 2021 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Christian Book Synopsis : When Meg Whitaker's father decides to sell the family's lobster-fishing business to her high school nemesis, she sets out to prove she should inherit it instead. Though she's never had any interest in running the small fleet--or even getting on a boat due to her persistent seasickness--she can't stand to see Oliver Ross take over. Not when he ruined her dreams for a science scholarship and an Ivy League education ten years ago. Oliver isn't proud of what he did back then. Angry and broken by his father walking out o...

Title : The Lines Between Us Author : Amy Lynn Green Age : Adult Genres : Historical Fiction Publication Date : August 31, 2021 Publisher : Bethany House Publishers Source : Paperback Synopsis : Since the attack on Pearl Harbor, Gordon Hooper and his buddy Jack Armitage have done “work of national importance” in the West as conscientious objectors: volunteering as smokejumpers, parachuting into and fighting raging wildfires. But the number of winter blazes they’re called to in early 1945 seems suspiciously high, and when an accident leaves Jack badly injured, Gordon realizes the facts don’t add up.  A member of the Women’s Army Corps, Dorie Armitage has long been ashamed of her brother’s pacificism, but she's shocked by news of his accident. Determined to find out why he was harmed, she arrives at the national forest under the guise of conducting an army report...and finds herself forced to work with Gordon. He believes it’s wrong to lie; she’s willing to do whatever it tak...

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 : Under the Bayou Moon Author : Valerie Fraser Luesse Series : Standalone Age : Adult Genres : Historical Fiction, Romance, Christian Fiction Publication Date : August 3, 2021 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback Purchase :  Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Christian Book Synopsis : Restless with the familiarity of her Alabama home, Ellie Fields accepts a teaching job in a tiny Louisiana town deep in bayou country. Though rightfully suspicious of outsiders, who have threatened both their language and their culture, most of the people in tiny Bernadette, Louisiana, come to appreciate the young and idealistic schoolteacher as a boon to the town. She's soon teaching just about everyone--and coming up against opposition from both the school board and a politician with ulterior motives.  Acclimatin...