Book Review of 'The Rhythm of Fractured Grace' by Amanda Wen

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

Welcome to another wonderful Wednesday!  I hope you all have been having a great week so far.  The crazy days continue in our house but I wouldn't have it any other way. :)

Today I am featuring a novel by a new-to-me author that has thoroughly impressed me.  I am a sucker for a good dual timeline and this novel tells quite the tale!  I hope you enjoy my thoughts on The Rhythm of Fractured Grace and don't forget to scroll down to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Rhythm of Fractured Grace by Amanda Wen hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Rhythm of Fractured Grace 

Series: Sedgwick County Chronicles #3 

Author: Amanda Wen 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: February 20, 2024 

Genre: Christian Split Time Romantic Women's Fiction

Is Siobhan too far gone to respond to the song of a God who's calling her back to him?

When a new customer brings a badly damaged violin into Siobhan Walsh's shop, it is exactly the sort of challenge she craves. The man who brought it in is not. He's too close to the painful past that left her heart and her faith in shambles. 

Matt Buchanan has had a rough start as the new worship pastor. A car accident on his way into town left him with a nearly totaled truck, and an heirloom violin in pieces. When he takes it to a repair shop, he's fascinated with the restoration process--and with the edgy, closed-off woman doing the work. As their friendship deepens and turns into more, they both discover secrets that force them to face past wounds. And the history of the violin reveals more about their current problems than they could have ever expected. 

On the nineteenth-century frontier, a gruesome tomahawk attack wiped out most of Deborah Caldwell's family. Her greatest solace after the tragedy is the music from her father's prized violin. Given her horrendous scars, she'd resigned herself to a spinster's life. But Levi Martinson's gentle love starts to chip away at her hardened heart, until devastating details about the attack are revealed, putting their love--and Deborah's shaky faith--to the ultimate test. 

Full of forgiveness and the message that no one is too damaged for God's healing touch, the final book in the split-time Sedgwick County Chronicles will thrill fans of Rachel Hauck, Lisa Wingate, and Kristy Cambron. 

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Book Review of 'Relying on the Enemy' by Danielle Grandinetti

Happy President's Day Bookworms!

How are you guys doing?  I am doing decent in my neck of the woods.  Our house is a little topsy-turvy at the moment with a little shake up of sorts.  It's nothing major, but it has made things more chaotic than usual, and thus has me feeling like my head is in the clouds.  I'm not always the best when it comes to change, but that's when I good book comes in.  No matter what is out of control around me I can find my center in Jesus and a good book.

I don't know about you but I am not one to "celebrate" President's Day per se, but I have started an incredibly in-depth novel about Teddy Roosevelt that I plan on read at some point today.  I am also highlighting a historical fiction from one of my current favorite series, so I hope you enjoy and have a blessed Monday!

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Relying on the Enemy by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Relying on the Enemy
Series: Harbored in Crow's Nest #4
Author: Danielle Grandinetti
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press
Release Date: February 20, 2024
Genre: Historical Romance, with suspense

She’s protecting her children. He’s redeeming his past.  But there’s nothing convenient about saving their patchwork family.  

Wisconsin, 1931—All widowed mother Marian Ward wants is to provide for her girls. However, she faces the dead of winter with no income and dwindling resources. Then she overhears a nefarious conversation, putting her life and that of her children in immediate danger. 

Aiming to make amends to the Wards, Gilbert steps in when the threat to Marian escalates. It costs him dearly. Either lose his career or marry her, and be tied to his past until death do them part. 

He leaves the decision to Marian, who will do anything to protect her girls, even marry the son of the man who ruined her family. How will their fledgling trust prove strong enough to fulfill their vows as winter tightens its grip and desperation stalks at the door? 

Welcome to Crow’s Nest, where danger and romance meet at the water’s edge.

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Book Review of 'Nellie' by Amy Walsh

Hello Book Lovers!

Happy Galentines Day to all my book loving gals!  I am super excited to be here with you today!!  I love discovering new-to-me authors and today I am featuring an author I've recently been introduced to.  I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this delicious novel and have a wonderful day!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Nellie by Amy Walsh, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Nellie
Series: Apron Strings #2
Author: Amy Walsh
Publisher: Walsh Mountain Publishing
Release Date: February 15, 2024
Genre: Historical Romance

Finances are tight for the O’Dwyer family who live on a mountain outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1931. Life gets even harder when their beloved Dadaí must cease work as a coal miner to become a patient at the West Mountain Sanitarium. 

Nellie is her preferred name, but family and friends have heard Mam shout “Fenella Aileen O’Dwyer!” all too often with the countless predicaments she got herself into throughout childhood. So, it’s not altogether surprising when Nellie impulsively accepts a job as an assistant cook at the Clarinda House in a case of mistaken identity -- though she’s the last person her family would ask to prepare a meal.

Fortunately, along with determination, a talent for acting, and the gift of blarney, Nellie has Mrs. Campbell’s Cookery Book, a treasure she discovered at a Red Cross drought relief sale. 

As her reluctant admiration for her employer grows, Nellie wishes she could be the sort of truthful woman of faith that Mr. Mason Peale esteems. If she confesses all, will she lose her job along with the friendships she’s formed at Clarinda House?  

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Book Review of 'Fall When You're Ready' by Jennifer Carr

Happy Taco Tuesday Bookworms!

I can't help but think about tacos today, especially when my oldest works at a taco shop and brings home tacos for me almost every Tuesday.  It's such a sweet gesture, even though my waistline disagrees, and I've had to dial it back the past few weeks.  There is nothing about taking that first bite into a crunch taco, am I right?  But you're not here to talk about tacos, are you?  

I'm normally not a fan of the friends-to-lovers troupe but the novel that I am featuring today has such heart that I couldn't help but be won over.  It's the first book that I've read by this author, and the first novel in a brand-new series, and let me just say that Jennifer Carr's got a new fan right here.  I hope you enjoy my thoughts on Fall When You're Ready and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and check out the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Fall When You're Ready by Jennifer Carr, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Fall When You're Ready
Series: Real American Country #1 
Author: Jennifer Carr
Publisher: JCarr Writes
Release Date: February 1, 2024
Genre: Contemporary Clean Romance

Rachel never wanted to get in the way of Jordan’s dreams, but they were supposed to chase their dreams together. They made promises and swore to remain best friends through it all. But, just as all good things must come to an end, it would seem that applies to promises as well. When Rachel and Jordan end up on separate paths toward their own versions of success, they each learn the hard way that letting go is easier than it sounds. But when those paths bring them both home, all of those promises come flooding back and they have to decide whether it’s worth the risk to reopen the chapter they closed on their story so long ago.  

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Book Review of 'Renewed Hope' by Carmen Peone

Happy Monday Bookworms!

I hope everyone had an amazing weekend.  Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me with your condolences for the loss of our family pet.  It has meant the world to me and helped make this difficult time a bit easier.  Pets have a way of touching your life like no other and I appreciate all of the thoughts and prayers as our family navigates a new normal.

The book I am reviewing today was a novel I was reading when my dog first got sick, and while it was a bit triggering it was also an amazing escape that I can't wait to tell you about.  So, I hope you enjoy my review today and don't forget to scroll to the bottom for the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Renewed Hope by Carmen Peone, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Renewed Hope
Series: Seven Tine Ranch Romance #3
Author: Carmen Peone
Publisher: Iron Stream Fiction
Release Date: February 6, 2024
Genre: Contemporary Western Romance

Can they find her son in time? 

Sophie Cayes is on the road to success as an artist. Until her ex-husband threatens to sue for full custody of their son. Upon learning of a guest ranch in Eastern Washington that keeps a room open for women in need, she grabs her son and bolts. Although Chad Davis loves starting colts on the Seven Tine Guest Ranch, his goal is to have his own spread. Everything’s on course until a woman and her preschool son show up. He’s not thrilled about helping out. Until the boy comes up missing. On his watch. Along with a tribal cop, they head back to Montana in search of the boy, knowing his dad was the one who kidnapped him. Sophie prays they find him before her ex-husband and his new wife go on the run. Taking her son with them. 

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Book Review of 'Pages of Promise' by Jessica Ashley

Hello February!

February is the month of love but sadly this month is starting with much heartbreak in my family as we had to say goodbye to our beloved dog of almost twelve years, Reagan.  She's been sick the past few months and suddenly she starting having problems yesterday morning.  At 1:15pm she took her final breath with just me at her side and it's taking everything I have to keep it together.  I am so thankful for the love that she shared with me and our family over the years and she will be missed tremendously.

I'm sorry this is such a rough start to this review but I just had to get it off my chest.  I am so thankful to all of my readers that continue to visit me here on my tiny little slice of the internet and I hope that you feel part of my heart when you're here.  My reviews are so very important to me and the fact that you took the time to stop here and read my words means the world to me.

With all that said, I am SUPER excited to be sharing my review for the day.  Don't let the clean in this romantic suspense full you, as this novel is incredible!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Pages of Promise by Jessica Ashley, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Pages of Promise
Series: Coastal Hope #1
Author: Jessica Ashley
Publisher: B.A.D. Publishing, LLC
Release Date: February 5, 2024
Genre: Christian/Clean Romantic Suspense

When Eliza's life is threatened, she turns to a handsome veteran for help. 

I left everything I'd ever known behind. And that decision may cost me my life. 

The moving truck hadn't even been unpacked when my fresh start went up in flames. 

A frightening letter left in my mailbox and signed Always Yours sends me running to the only man in town who can help me. 

Driven by his protective nature and a mission he believes comes from God, ex-Army Ranger Lance Knight agrees, despite the fact that I've made it no secret I want nothing to do with him--or anyone for that matter. 

The longer we're together, the more I begin to realize that Lance is more than I gave him credit for. Something that troubles me nearly as much as the fact that an unknown man seems to have already claimed me as his. 

Trouble is, my admirer has a jealous side, and it's not long before Lance is pulled into the crosshairs right alongside me…  

Get your copy now and be ready to stay up all night!  

Pages of Promise is a swoon-worthy, faith-based, suspenseful romance between a jaded woman and the hero determined to protect not just her body…but her heart.  

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