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I hope everyone has enjoyed learning a little bit more about the Lowcountry Romance series. I also hope you are encouraged to read these books for yourself. I know I really enjoyed this series. I recently came across a new author, Karen Witemeyer, whose books I am really enjoying.This week's book of the week is written by her. As you can see it's called the Short-Straw Bride. It's one of my new favorites too. After I finish reading the other books in that series I will review them. I'm looking forward to that. Have a splendid week and enjoy the last few days of April! Book Title:   Dining with Joy Series:  Lowcountry Romance (Book #3) Author:  Rachel Hauck Description: Joy Ballard has a secret: she’s a cooking show host who can’t really cook. When her South Carolina-based cooking show,  Dining With Joy , is picked up by a major network, Joy Ballard’s world heats up like a lowcountry boil. Joy needs help. Then she meets chef Luke Davis who mo...

NEW BOOK IN THE  BRIGHT LIGHTS LENDING LIBRARY ! Beautiful in God's Eyes "Looking good from the inside out."   Author: Elizabeth George Description: Have you ever struggled with your body image or in a moment of depression asked, “Why am I ugly?” Bestselling author Elizabeth George wants you to experience the confidence of knowing that you are beautiful in God’s eyes. Many young women struggle with eating disorders or distorted body images because they believe the world’s version of ultimate beauty, perfection, or femininity. They are deciding, based on those lies, that they are too ugly, too fat, too different—too unloveable. It’s time to give your body image a makeover by using God’s truth as your mirror. Surround yourself with inspiring Bible verses and Elizabeth’s encouraging guidance to discover purpose and confidence you’ve only dreamed of having. If you want to see something really beautiful—take a look at the incredible young woman God made you to be. My thoughts ...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Sunday; or Resurrection Sunday as my family calls it. Christmas is probably one of the biggest holidays of the year but in my opinion Easter should be more significant. Christ being born a human is an amazing thing but the Lord's act of love on Easter is what saves us and makes us part of God's family. This song, Glorious Day by Casting Crowns, is one of my favorites about the Lord's crucifixion and resurrection. Today I'm reviewing the second book in the Lowcountry Romance series, Love Starts with Elle. (I really like that play on words) If you've read the first book in this series you are already slightly familiar with the character Elle. She was one of Caroline's best friends in Sweet Caroline. Enjoy the new week, Book Title:    Love Starts With Elle Series:  Lowcountry Romance (Book #2) Author:  Rachel Hauck Description: Elle's living the dream—but is it her dream or his? Elle loves life in Beaufort, South Carolin...

Hello everyone! As I sit here writing this post I'm also watching the snow that's been falling, non-stop, all day. So much for almost-summer weather. Last week-end was beautiful here in northwestern Pennsylvania. Degrees in the seventies with a small breeze and warm sun, my family spent all Saturday and most Sunday outside. Yesterday was in the sixties but last night it dropped thirty degrees and so today we're having another taste of winter. Basically in the course of ten hours this happened: As I mentioned on last week's post I was debating between reviewing the series Lowcountry Romance or the Homeward Trilogy. By the title of today's post I guess you can see which series won. There are three books in the Lowcountry Romance series, Sweet Caroline , Love Starts with Elle , and Dining with Joy . The author, Rachel Hauck, is one of my favorite Christian writers. I've read quite a few of the series she's written. I am hoping to read her NashVegas serie...

Morning everyone. This will be the last post on the River of Time series, at least for now. If anyone has any requests for books or series that they would liked featured sometime in the future please let me know in the comments. Haven't officially decided but I think the next series will be A Lowcountry Romance by Rachel Hauck or quite possibly the Homeward Trilogy by Lisa T. Bergren. Enjoy your day, Book Title: Bourne & Tributary Series: River of Time (Book #4) Author: Lisa Tawn Bergren Description: BOURNE, a novella, picks up right where TORRENT left off...Find out what has happened to men returning from the battle, gravely wounded, to the Betarrinis, fighting for the men they love, and just who is hunting them next... TRIBUTARY, a novella, picks up a year after BOURNE... Lia struggles to overcome the fear that constant battle has heaped upon her; Gabi and Marcello face an unexpected crisis; and Lord Greco just may be ready to leave the grief and loss of his past behind hi...

I recently read the book, Sincerely Yours through NetGalley. (If you're not familiar with this association I would suggest looking into it. I have found it to be a great website.) I decided I would review the book and put some comments about the book on this blog. Book Title: Sincerely Yours Published Date: April 1, 2014 A little bit about the book: The book, Sincerely Yours is a collection of novellas written by four authors, Jane Kirkpatrick , Amanda Cabot , Laurie Alice Eakes and Ann Shorey . Jane Kirkpatrick writing, Saving Grace ; Amanda Cabot, One Little Word ; Laurie Alice Eakes, A Moonlight Promise ; and Ann Shorey the author of Lessons in Love . Each story in Sincerely Yours tells about how one letter can change a person's life for the better. My Review : I really enjoyed reading  Sincerely Yours . I liked the novellas, One Little Word , A Moonlight Promise , and Lessons in Love . They were well-written and exciting. I especially liked One Little Word an...

Finally, weather that is starting to feel like spring! Don't get me wrong I love winter, but not it being so prolonged and with only enough snow to cover the ground. Although I do have to admit, spring isn't exactly my favorite either. I guess I'm more a summer girl. I used to hate the outdoors because of all the mosquitoes, deer flies, and black gnats all ready to eat me  (example picture) for dinner (see example picture on right :P), but over the last two years I've gotten over that. Now summer is my absolute favorite season. Thinking about it makes me all the more anxious for the bright sun, the beautiful sounds of birds and the wind rustling through the trees.  And maybe I'm weird but mowing the lawns are a highlight too.(Seriously, one of things I love most about summer) :). Well, enough rambling and onto the next book in the River of Time series, Torrent. Book Title: Torrent Series: River of Time (Book #3) Author: Lisa Tawn Bergren Description: When ...