Book Review of 'A Christmas Bargain' by Mindy Obenhaus

HAPPY THURSDAY BOOKWORMS!

I am having surgery next week as I have been dealing with some serious health issues, but I am hanging in there, trying to take it day by day, and praying the surgery will make everything better.

While I'm down I am devouring all the holiday reads I can, and today's review is the perfect, quick holiday read!

 

Welcome to the Blog + Review Blitz for A Christmas Bargain by Mindy Obenhaus, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: A Christmas Bargain 

Series: Hope Crossing #2 

Author: Mindy Obenhaus 

Publisher: Love Inspired 

Release Date: November 29, 2022 

Genre: Christian, Contemporary Romance, Christmas 

 

Can a property dispute… 

Turn into a holiday blessing? 

When single mom Annalise Grant inherits a fledgling Christmas tree farm in Texas, she vows to do whatever it takes to make it a success. But when neighbor Hawkins Prescott claims some of her trees are on his property, the only option is a partnership. As Christmas draws closer, Annalise and Hawkins find themselves growing closer as well. Could a family by Christmas become part of the deal? 

A HOPE CROSSING ROMANCE 

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

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Book Review of 'Christmas at Whispering Creek' by Barbara M. Britton

HELLO BOOKWORMS!

I live in a part of the country that we're lucky to see snow a few times a year, and even saying that it's usually ice and snow flurries, and not actual snow.  It's just snow to us.  Even this week we are experiencing higher than normal temperatures in our area, and for some reason this year I wish I were some place that saw snow more often.  

Looking at the cover of the book I am featuring today has me dreaming of a white Christmas, though from what the forecast is saying we'll be lucky to even be wearing sweaters on Christmas!  Thank goodness for sweet dreams and novels that you can snuggle up with!

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Christmas at Whispering Creek by Barbara M. Britton, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Christmas at Whispering Creek 

Author: Barbara M. Britton 

Publisher: Pelican Book Group-White Rose 

Release Date: November 30, 2022 

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance 

All Samantha Williams wants is to use her teaching degree to instruct a classroom of second graders. With a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of twenty-three, and failed reconstruction surgery, Sam finds herself without a job and temporarily living with her parents. This isn’t the life Sam expected. When a family friend dies and leaves Sam a house and land in Whispering Creek, Tennessee, Sam must decide if leaving Wisconsin for Southern living is in her lesson plans. 

Nashville native, Cole Donoven, left his family’s electrical business to write country music. When Cole’s song writing partner and girlfriend dumps him for a country music star, Cole abandons Nashville to hold up in Whispering Creek and compose one more song. The last thing Cole expects to find in the sleepy small town is a deceased friend, estate squabbles, and a Northern beauty. Will the chaos in Whispering Creek help create a bestselling song for Cole and possibly help him find a life-long collaborator?

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Book Review of 'Meriden Park' by Julie Daines

HAPPY MONDAY BOOKWORMS!

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!  I've been struggling with some serious stomach issues, so it wasn't too great for me, but my husband did put up our Christmas tree, so that was a blessing.  I am hoping to get over this soon so that I can decorate, but until then I am bedridden with my books.  What a place to be, huh?

Today I am featuring a historical fiction that captured my heart and imagination, so read all about the novel, my thoughts, and enter to win your own copy!

 

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Meriden Park by Julie Daines, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Meriden Park 

Author: Julie Daines 

Publisher: Covenant Communications 

Release Date: December 5, 2022 

Genre: Clean & Wholesome Romance/Historical/Regency/Suspense

Following her childhood rescue from the gutters of Calcutta, Mary Grace’s life has been an astonishing rags-to-riches tale. The Wellings raised the half-Indian orphan with all the love and care the childless couple possessed, allowing her to grow into a beautiful and refined woman. But upon Mr. Welling’s death, it is time for Mrs. Welling to take Mary home to England―home to Meriden Park.

Despite her genial nature, Mary is received with suspicion by the villagers. For his part, however, Mr. Robert Markham is intrigued by the curious new beauty in town. Determined to make her acquaintance, he offers Mary a bargain she can’t refuse: a hot cross bun for a kiss. That seemingly innocent exchange is the first of many encounters between Robert and Mary, whose friendship blossoms into love during long walks in the privacy of Sherwood Forest. But the shadows of the forest hide a sinister secret, one Mary fears Robert might be a part of. As the mystery of the recent string of murders creeps closer and closer, Robert and Mary are drawn into a dangerous game, and unless she can unearth the truth, the couple risks losing one another forever.

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Excerpt From 'The Secret Garden Devotional' by Rachel Dodge

Happy December Bookworms!

Can anyone else believe that we are entering into the final month of 2022?!  This has been a year of utter illness for myself, so 2022 has felt like a waste to me, going by in a painful blur.  I wish I could say things are better but, if anything, they seem to be getting worse.  When I am in the throws of despair is when I reach for devotionals, small thoughts to ponder, keeping my mind off my pain, and onto something bigger.

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Secret Garden Devotional by Rachel Dodge, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Secret Garden Devotional 

Author: Rachel Dodge 

Publisher: Barbour 

Release Date: December 6, 2022 

Genre: Devotional

Devotional Inspiration from Mary Lennox's Beautifully Mysterious Secret Garden

The Secret Garden Devotional offers lovely inspiration that explores the themes of faith, family, contentment, wisdom, and joy in the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett novel, cherished by generations of readers. 

Each reading corresponds with a chapter from the book and invites you to embrace God’s guiding hand in your life as you are becoming His new creation. With themes of growth, spiritual nourishment, God's love and care, and His transforming power, this beautiful chapter-by-chapter devotional includes original artwork throughout. Each reading includes examples from the novel, scripture, life application, and prayers perfect for groups, book clubs, or personal reflection.

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