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Book Title: Love Without Limits: A Remarkable Story of True Love Conquering All Authors: Nick & Kanae Vujicic Publication Date: January 19, 2016 Publisher: WaterBrook Press Description: It Doesn’t Take a Perfect Person to Find a Perfect Love   Even though he was born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic created a “ridiculously good life.” But after dating disappointments and a failed relationship, he reached his mid-twenties worried that he would never find a woman to love him and share his life. Then Nick met Kanae and everything changed.  But even with undeniable chemistry, they would have to navigate twists and turns worthy of a romantic comedy before becoming "one" in marriage.   In Love Without Limits Nick and Kanae tell how they improbably found each other, fell in love, and then fought to overcome skepticism from others about their relationship. Filled with practical insights that will benefit any couple, this inspiring book describes a godly courtship...

Book Title: A Daring Sacrifice Author: Jody Hedlund Publication Date: March 1, 2016 Publisher: Zondervan Description: In a reverse twist on the Robin Hood story, a young medieval maiden stands up for the rights of the mistreated, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. All the while, she fights against her cruel uncle who has taken over the land that is rightfully hers. Forced to live in the woods and hide with the poor people she’s grown to love, she works to save and protect them, but she never anticipates falling in love with the wealthy knight who represents all she’s come to despise. My Review: If any of you have read the previous book in this series, An Uncertain Choice , than you're already acquainted with Lord Colin Goodrich. I must admit that while I knew that Sir Derrick was perfect for Rosemarie (the characters from the last book), Colin was my favorite of the knights. I've been waiting most eagerly for his story. I've always been a fan of Robin Hood so to r...

Book Title: A Spy's Devotion Author: Melanie Dickerson Publication Date: February 9, 2016 Publisher: Waterfall Press Description: In England's Regency era, manners and elegance reign in public life--but behind closed doors, treason and intrigue thrive... Nicholas Langdon is no stranger to reserved civility or bloody barbarity. After suffering a battlefield injury, the wealthy, well-connected British officer returns home to heal—and to fulfill a dying soldier’s last wish by delivering his coded diary. At the home of the Wilherns, one of England’s most powerful families, Langdon attends a lavish ball where he meets their beautiful and intelligent ward, Julia Grey. Determined to maintain propriety, he keeps his distance—until the diary is stolen and all clues lead to Julia’s guardian. As Langdon traces an evil plot that could be the nation’s undoing, he grows ever more intrigued by the lovely young woman. And when Julia realizes that England—and the man she is falling in love with...

Book Title: The Silent Governess Author: Julie Klassen Description: Believing herself guilty of a crime, Olivia Keene flees her home, eventually stumbling upon a grand estate where an elaborate celebration is in progress. But all is not as joyous as it seems. Lord Bradley has just learned a terrible secret, which, if exposed, will change his life forever. When he glimpses a figure on the grounds, he fears a spy or thief has overheard his devastating news. He is stunned to discover the intruder is a scrap of a woman with her throat badly injured. Fearing she will spread his secret, he gives the girl a post and confines her to his estate. As Olivia and Lord Bradley's secrets catch up with them, will their hidden pasts ruin their hope of finding love? My Review: I'm absolutely loving Julie Klassen's books!! As I mentioned in my review on the Painter's Daughter, I'd never read any of her books before. After reading the first one, and loving it immensely, I put on hold ...

Book Title: Risen Author: Angela Hunt Publication Date: December 29, 2015 Publisher: Bethany House Description: Epic in scope, yet deeply personal, this novelization offers a unique perspective on the story of the resurrection. Roman Tribune Clavius is assigned by Pilate to keep the radical followers of the recently executed Yeshua from stealing the body and inciting revolution. When the body goes missing despite his precautions, Clavius must hunt it down. His investigation leads him from the halls of Herod Antipas to the Garden of Gethsemane and brings him n touch with believer and doubter alike. But as the body still remains missing, Clavius commits to a quest for the truth--and answers that will not only shake his life but echo throughout all of history. My Review: I think this is my favorite book so far of Angela Hunt's. I absolutely loved it!! Reading about Christ's crucifixion and the events after through the eyes of a Roman solider gave me a lot to ponder about. I'm ...