A Novel Idea

  Seeing as I've been posting a lot of books by Elizabeth Camden and just recently did an author interview on her I thought it would be really fitting to do a giveaway on one of her books! The giveaway begins on August 4th and ends on August 16th. At the end of that time a random winner will be selected and notified of their win! Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Here's the next author interview that I mentioned I'd post...As noticeable in the title this interview will be posted in two part segments, so be on the lookout for the next part sometime next week! For any of you who haven't had the chance to read some of Elizabeth Camden's books I would highly suggest going to your library or favorite bookstore right away! Author, Elizabeth Camden Where do you get the inspiration for your characters (their personality, looks, circumstances, etc,.)? I usually start with a ‘what if’ question. What if a librarian working for the Library of Congress fell in love with a congressman? ( Beyond All Dreams ). What if a boy from the wrong side of the tracks fell in love with a girl out of his reach, but then grows up to become one of the richest men in America? ( The Lady of Bolton Hill ). This kind of question is a starting point, then I have to put flesh on the bones and make sure the chemistry between the characters will catch fire. Do you h...

Don't you just love Summer? I sure do. I love looking out the window and seeing the sun, hearing the wind chimes and sounds of nature. Plus, it's nice to be able to take a swim after being hot all day. When you swim in a pond you just can't do that in other seasons. Too cold... This picture is available as a desktop background on this link: Desktop Background I just finished another of Elizabeth Camden's books and, like all of them, I LOVED it! I recently reviewed Against the Tide, a story of Alexander Banebridge and Lydia Pallas. This book, The Lady of Bolton Hill, is about Clara Endicott and Daniel Tremain but "Bane" from the afore mentioned book makes his first appearance here.   Now, onto the review! Book Title: The Lady of Bolton Hill Author: Elizabeth Camden Description: Female journalists are rare in 1879, but American born Clara Endicott has finally made a name for herself with her provocative articles championing London's poor. When the backlash f...

I've been meaning to review this book for quite awhile now but as you can see I'm just getting to it. Even though its already been out for a couple months I decided I'd put it as a new release anyway. After all, it did come out this year. :) Oh, and on a side note, isn't the cover gorgeous? You can learn some interesting behind-the-scene facts about it on Becky Wade's website. Here's the link: The Inside Scoop... Book Title: A Love Like Ours Publication Date: May 6, 2015 Publisher: Bethany House Description: Former Marine Jake Porter has far deeper scars than the one that marks his face. He struggles with symptoms of PTSD, lives a solitary life, and avoids relationships. When Lyndie James, Jake's childhood best friend, lands back in Holley, Texas, Jake cautiously hires her to exercise his Thoroughbreds. Lyndie is tender-hearted, fiercely determined, and afraid of nothing, just like she was as a child. Jake pairs her with Silver Leaf, a horse full of promi...

This book is not actually in our Bright Light's Lending Library but I would definitely recommend it as a book for Bright Lights girls to read. Some of you may have read Mary Slessor: Forward into Calabar from the series Christian Heroes: Then & Now . (That one we do have in our library. :) Well, if you liked that book I'm sure you will love this one too. Here's my review on it: Book Title: Mary Slessor - Missionary Mother Author: Terri B. Kelly Description: The daughter of a drunken mill worker, Mary Slessor wonders how God can possibly use her. But God is preparing her for more than she knows. With His power and a personality to match her fiery red hair, Mary stands up to African chiefs, adopts abandoned children, and slowly begins to change the hearts of the African people. Prayer and determination pave Mary's path to trusting God and becoming one of the most cherished missionary "mothers" in the history of Scotland and the world.   My Review: This b...

Today's review is on Denise Hunter's newest book, Married 'til Monday . I just recently came across this author but already I'm hooked on her books. Book Title: Married 'til Monday Publication Date: June 9, 2015 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Description: (Note: Married 'til Monday is the fourth book in the Chapel Springs Romance series.) With a big anniversary party in the works for his ex-wife’s parents, Ryan has just one weekend to play Abby’s husband . . . and win back the woman of his dreams. Ryan McKinley has tried to move on from his ex-wife, Abby. He’s sulked, he’s gotten angry, and ultimately he bought her dream house. Big mistake. Living alone in the massive two-story has only made him miss her more. When her parents call him out of the blue about their anniversary party in Summer Harbor, Maine, Ryan believes God has dropped a golden opportunity straight in his lap. Abby McKinley never exactly told her parents about the divorce. A strained relationship with...

It's the first day of July! Wow, can you believe that the year is already half way over? This Summer has been incredibly rainy for us. Yesterday I was excited to see the sun for the first time in days. Today it's back to rain and cloudy skies. To celebrate the start of a new month I'm posting another desktop background. The Bible verse of this background deals with rain and clouds. Seemed fitting. :) This picture is available as a desktop background on this link: Desktop Background Wishing everyone a wonderful week!