Cassidy is the first book in the Big Sky Dreams series by Lori Wick.
Cassidy Norton has established a good life for herself in Token Creek, Montana in 1880. She earns a good living as a seamstress and has a lot of wonderful friends in her church family.
Cassidy, however, has a hidden past that she has shared with no one except her best friend, Meg, and her pastor, Rylan Jarvik. Someone from her past appears suddenly, and begins to cause trouble for Cassidy and the townspeople. Cassidy is afraid that the townspeople will not forgive her when they find out the truth.
Cassidy also has two wonderful friends in Trace Holden, a local rancher, and Chandler Di Fiore, the banker. They both attend Cassidy's church, and both have a good friendship with her. When her past is revealed it threatens to destroy one friendship and puts another friend's life in jeopardy.
I liked this book by Lori Wick, although it seemed to take a while for the main plot of the story to unfold. It is not one of my favorites by her, but still had some good spiritual lessons woven into the story, as usual.
Click here to purchase Cassidy by Lori Wick.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Review of "Revealed" by Tamera Alexander
When I finish a book with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes, I guarantee you it was a wonderful read!
The sequel to Rekindled by Tamera Alexander, and the second in the series Fountain Creek Chronicles, this book is very touching and memorable. Set in the late 1800's, this book tells the story of Annabelle Grayson McCutchens and Matthew Taylor. It is a wonderful story that beautifully illustrates God's grace and forgiveness.
Annabelle is trying to make a new life for herself after escaping the brothel. Her husband Jonathan McCutchens purchased her freedom, and she is very grateful to him but still unable to love him as she wants to. She is still learning to forgive herself and embrace God's love and forgiveness.
After Jonathan dies on their way to Idaho territory where he has purchased a ranch, Annabelle finds she is expecting his child. She needs someone to guide her to her new ranch and hires Jonathan's brother, Matthew.
Matthew has long despised Annabelle because of her previous profession, however. He was against his brother's marriage to her and told them both so. The trip to Idaho thus has a very rocky beginning. Can Matthew learn to accept Annabelle and see her as God sees her?
Matthew has a secret of his own that he is running from as well. When the truth catches up with him, will all his hopes and dreams be destroyed?
Find out in this wonderful book. It is a real page turner, and yet I found myself wanting to read it slowly and savor every page -- it was that good. I highly recommend this book for your home library.
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The sequel to Rekindled by Tamera Alexander, and the second in the series Fountain Creek Chronicles, this book is very touching and memorable. Set in the late 1800's, this book tells the story of Annabelle Grayson McCutchens and Matthew Taylor. It is a wonderful story that beautifully illustrates God's grace and forgiveness.
Annabelle is trying to make a new life for herself after escaping the brothel. Her husband Jonathan McCutchens purchased her freedom, and she is very grateful to him but still unable to love him as she wants to. She is still learning to forgive herself and embrace God's love and forgiveness.
After Jonathan dies on their way to Idaho territory where he has purchased a ranch, Annabelle finds she is expecting his child. She needs someone to guide her to her new ranch and hires Jonathan's brother, Matthew.
Matthew has long despised Annabelle because of her previous profession, however. He was against his brother's marriage to her and told them both so. The trip to Idaho thus has a very rocky beginning. Can Matthew learn to accept Annabelle and see her as God sees her?
Matthew has a secret of his own that he is running from as well. When the truth catches up with him, will all his hopes and dreams be destroyed?
Find out in this wonderful book. It is a real page turner, and yet I found myself wanting to read it slowly and savor every page -- it was that good. I highly recommend this book for your home library.
Click on the link below to purchase this book:
Review of "The Angels of Morgan Hill" by Donna VanLiere
Snuggle up in your favorite chair and get ready to travel back in time to a little town nestled in the hills of eastern Tennessee. The year is 1947 - life is simple, times are tough, but the memories are sweet.
Told by a child named Jane, the story begins with the death of her father who abused his wife and family and drank too much. Jane has a little brother, John, and her mother is pregnant with her third child when her husband dies.
The story weaves a tale of a small town trying to accept the presence of the first black family to move there. The prejudice and hate is strong, but love is stronger.
In the end, the people of the town of Morgan Hill learn a valuable lesson in acceptance and the town is stronger for it.
Joe Cannon is a quiet, shy man who has loved Jane’s mother since childhood. He helps the family after the death of their father, but will he find the courage to ask Jane to marry him?
Henry Walker runs the little general store in Morgan Hill and his love and words of wisdom help Jane and her siblings through some tough times in their lives.
This book is full of wonderful life lessons, and takes you back to a simpler time. It is a very enjoyable read that pulls you right in from the beginning and keeps you reading right to the very end.
Get ready with the Kleenex at the ending, though. This story really tugs on your heart strings!
Click here to purchase: The Angels of Morgan Hill.
Told by a child named Jane, the story begins with the death of her father who abused his wife and family and drank too much. Jane has a little brother, John, and her mother is pregnant with her third child when her husband dies.
The story weaves a tale of a small town trying to accept the presence of the first black family to move there. The prejudice and hate is strong, but love is stronger.
In the end, the people of the town of Morgan Hill learn a valuable lesson in acceptance and the town is stronger for it.
Joe Cannon is a quiet, shy man who has loved Jane’s mother since childhood. He helps the family after the death of their father, but will he find the courage to ask Jane to marry him?
Henry Walker runs the little general store in Morgan Hill and his love and words of wisdom help Jane and her siblings through some tough times in their lives.
This book is full of wonderful life lessons, and takes you back to a simpler time. It is a very enjoyable read that pulls you right in from the beginning and keeps you reading right to the very end.
Get ready with the Kleenex at the ending, though. This story really tugs on your heart strings!
Click here to purchase: The Angels of Morgan Hill.
Review of "Rekindled" by Tamera Alexander
If you are a fan of Kristen Heitzmann, then you will love this book by Tamera Alexander! Their writing styles seem very similar to me.
In Rekindled, you are drawn into the story immediately, and it is hard to put the book down. This book will make you laugh and cry, and take a closer look at your own spiritual life. It will renew your faith in God's love.
Set in the late 1800's in Colorado territory, this is a riveting tale. When Kathryn Jennings' husband doesn't come home following a short trip, others try to convince her that he is dead. Kathryn, however, cannot accept it. Expecting their first child, she continues to hold out hope that he will return, until a body is found and identified as his. She must then admit that she was wrong, in spite of the fact her heart is telling her differently.
Kathryn struggles to hold onto their land, but with the mortgage payment coming due, finds it impossible, and must seek outside employment. A wealthy neighbor man wants to help her, but can she trust him? Her husband's foreman, an attractive man, whom Kathryn comes to depend on, is falling in love with her. Will she be able to forget her husband and return his feelings?
Months later, an unusual stranger comes to town, and Kathryn finds herself strangely drawn to him. He is so different from her husband, but there is something so familiar about him. She feels she is betraying her dead husband as she begins to have feelings for the mysterious Jacob.
This is such a bittersweet tale, but with a very happy ending. I absolutely loved this book and couldn't wait to read the sequel, Revealed. I will post my review here after I have finished it.
This is definitely one you will want to add to your Christian fiction library!
Click here to purchase Rekindled.
In Rekindled, you are drawn into the story immediately, and it is hard to put the book down. This book will make you laugh and cry, and take a closer look at your own spiritual life. It will renew your faith in God's love.
Set in the late 1800's in Colorado territory, this is a riveting tale. When Kathryn Jennings' husband doesn't come home following a short trip, others try to convince her that he is dead. Kathryn, however, cannot accept it. Expecting their first child, she continues to hold out hope that he will return, until a body is found and identified as his. She must then admit that she was wrong, in spite of the fact her heart is telling her differently.
Kathryn struggles to hold onto their land, but with the mortgage payment coming due, finds it impossible, and must seek outside employment. A wealthy neighbor man wants to help her, but can she trust him? Her husband's foreman, an attractive man, whom Kathryn comes to depend on, is falling in love with her. Will she be able to forget her husband and return his feelings?
Months later, an unusual stranger comes to town, and Kathryn finds herself strangely drawn to him. He is so different from her husband, but there is something so familiar about him. She feels she is betraying her dead husband as she begins to have feelings for the mysterious Jacob.
This is such a bittersweet tale, but with a very happy ending. I absolutely loved this book and couldn't wait to read the sequel, Revealed. I will post my review here after I have finished it.
This is definitely one you will want to add to your Christian fiction library!
Click here to purchase Rekindled.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Introduction
My name is Renee Pritchett. I am married with one son, who is 19 years old.
I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to read Christian romances. Some of my favorite authors are: Karen Kingsbury, Gilbert Morris, Eugenia Price, Tracie Peterson, Beverly Lewis, Kristen Heitzmann, Dee Henderson, and many others.
I also enjoy singing in the choir at church and singing special music at church - solos and in groups. Sometimes I sing at funerals or weddings. I have been singing since I was a child.
I was raised in a Christian home. My dad is a pastor. My mom plays the piano and sings. I also play a little piano.
I love listening to inspirational and southern gospel music. Some of my favorite groups are the Nelons, Legacy Five, the Hayes Family, and the Perrys. I have also written a few songs. I also enjoy listening to classical music.
I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to read Christian romances. Some of my favorite authors are: Karen Kingsbury, Gilbert Morris, Eugenia Price, Tracie Peterson, Beverly Lewis, Kristen Heitzmann, Dee Henderson, and many others.
I also enjoy singing in the choir at church and singing special music at church - solos and in groups. Sometimes I sing at funerals or weddings. I have been singing since I was a child.
I was raised in a Christian home. My dad is a pastor. My mom plays the piano and sings. I also play a little piano.
I love listening to inspirational and southern gospel music. Some of my favorite groups are the Nelons, Legacy Five, the Hayes Family, and the Perrys. I have also written a few songs. I also enjoy listening to classical music.
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