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For Christian women feeling stuck and wondering how to move ahead with healing,  Transformed for Life by Dr. Katherine Lanning is a 9-step process based on a biblical foundation that may offer encouragement, especially when covered within discipleship groups. Taking on a biographical tone, the teachings and concepts in this curriculum can be applied to a myriad of circumstances. It's a hope-filled journey that seeks God's care and guidance with support from an occupational therapist. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : references to alcohol addiction; self-forgiveness; as this book is more of a workbook, some content may come across as repetitive, but this would be mitigated in reading it spaced apart Book Synopsis In a world filled with messages about self-improvement, wellness, and becoming your best self, it can be difficult to know what true healing and transf...

After meeting Zachery in an earlier Christmas in Garland series book, readers will be thrilled to know that we finally get his story, and what a turn of events it is for him! Come, All Ye Faithful by A.M. Heath is a book that invites readers into discussions around spiritual discernment and deeper truths about the Christian walk, making it relevant for any time of the year. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis He’s exactly her type … unfortunately. Rosalynd Cawthorn moved away to escape the shame of who she once was. She’s determined not to fall back into old habits, but her new job at the Cheery Inn brings her face-to-face with the last thing she needs: temptation. Zackery Baker has left his womanizing days behind him. Sidelined with a shoulder injury, the NFL player is spending December at the Cheery Inn with his son. Intrigued by the new manager, he suddenly has two things on his...

Releasing on November 10, 2026, Unexpectedly Falling for Us by Elizabeth Trent  captures the remnants of the autumn season by wrapping itself around readers like a warm sweater. This fourth book in the Us series shares grace and truth, packaged together in loving guidance from friends and family. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis One fake relationship. Two guarded hearts. Real feelings neither planned for. Sariah I should have stayed out of his world. Jackson West is charming, handsome, and has the kind of reputation I know better than to trust. But when one unexpected moment turns into a fake relationship to quiet curious family members, pretending becomes more complicated than either of us expected. The more time I spend with him, the harder it is to ignore the man behind the image. He’s patient, steady, and the kind of man who makes me wonder if God might still have somethi...

It's a little sad to bid farewell to the  A Healing Kind of Love series by Ella Marie , but I'm thankful that a bonus book was added for fans wanting to see more of Enzo's daughter. Gianna definitely steals the show and she's a pure delight in The One She Loves , all grown up and pursuing graduate education. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis As the youngest of five successful siblings, Hollywood was Nico’s chance to finally prove he could make a name for himself. But when everything he’s worked for comes crashing down, he’s forced to return to Bedford—the town where he left behind a colossal mess. Seeing Gianna on his very first day home brings every regret rushing back. Once his first love, she’s now a painful reminder that while failure kept landing on his plate, success kept filling hers. With the two of them now working side by side at his dad’s café, burying th...

After reading some of the Gilded Age books by Grace Hitchcock , I'm delighted that I've been able to finish the Best Laid Plans series , set in the Regency era. To Win a Wager is a thrilling conclusion to the adventures that a tightknit group of ladies share, with equally devout men alongside them. Taking us to the Scottish Highlands, we get to learn about clan life and clandestine activities through Tess and Jamie's tale. Many thanks to Kregel Publications for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis A Regency-era enemies-to-lovers romance set in the magnificent Scottish Isles Tess Hale has always been taught to fend for herself, but she never needed to until the night bounty hunters come knocking. It's 1813 in Great Britain, and Tess's best laid plans crumble when her father sends her alone in the dead of night to an island cottage to escape them. She finds herself in a world of warring clans sh...

Back when I started posting book reviews, I shared the following about what I wouldn't really include: Too many tropes. I'm undecided on how I feel about tropes, which is fine with me. I don't need to have an opinion on everything, so if I'm on the fence about tropes in the first place, I'll only add them sparingly. I recognize that they help readers quickly identify if the book contains a theme they enjoy, but too many tropes and after a while, I feel like it's a movie trailer that tells you every single element that you'll possibly encounter in the film (music? lights? car chases? guitars? ponies? We have it all!). - Review Style I haven't deviated much from this practice as I'm much more plot-driven when it comes to picking books; however, in reading several hundreds of books since putting this out there, I've had the opportunity to refine my thinking a little bit on specific tropes. These are only my opinions as even the interpretation of tro...