Thomas Kinkade "The Christmas Angel" by Katherine Spencer

The Christmas Angel by Thomas Kinkade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

this is my first time to read any of the Thomas Kinkade books, written by Katherine Spencer, it is one of the Cape Light Novels "The Christmas Angel".
It is the story of Emily the mayor or a thriving little town and the events that followed after she found a baby that had been abandoned near a church in the nativity set. Emily had went for her usual run and as she passed the church she thought she saw movement and went back to check. A beautiful little girl and it brought back so many memories as Emily had given up her child that had been born just after she lost her husband and in her grief she let others talk her into letting her little girl be adopted so it would have two parents.
fast forward and Emily and Dan have recently married, he has raised two children and wants to enjoy retirement.
A bright spot was that Emily's daughter found her birth mother 2 yrs ago and they had became good friends.
reading this story has many tender moments and many memories of both Emily and Dan's previous lives. I think you will enjoy reading how a second marriage can be strong and maybe even better then the first one was.

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A Birthday for Jesus

A young girl many years ago got the shock of her life when an angel came to her to say she would have a child and call his name Jesus. Now Mary was engaged to Joseph and knew this would surely cause problems but she accepted this awesome gift anyway. Joseph at first did not understand and was tempted to leave Mary but an angel also appeared to him and told him he needed to accept this and to help Mary with her son. Mary & Joseph were given a responsibility that day and they lived up to it. This tiny infant was born in a stable, wrapped in swaddling clothes and loved by all that saw him. Three wise men came from afar bearing gifts and proclaiming this to be their King. God gave his son to become an infant and live on this earth to be an example for how we should live, then he had him die for our sins so we could live eternally with HIM. All we are asked to do is to accept this wonderful gift of grace. I accept---do you??? Merry Christmas-Happy Birthday Jesus!

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Christmas Haven by Hope White Love Inspired Suspense - November 1, 2011 I am ready to read this one are you???

Ada's House series by Cindy Woodsmall "The Harvest of Grace"

The Harvest of Grace by Cindy Woodsmall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cindy Woodsmall's book "The Harvest of Grace" this is the 3rd book in series Ada's House.
This is the story of Sylvia Fisher, she is one of several sister, no brothers to work the land. The other girls all like doing house work but Sylvia only wants to be a part of the dairy farm working with her father.
Sylvia and Elam have been courting but she is reluctant to get married and when she wont commit to a date, Elam does the unthinkable and breaks her heart.
Many characters from the previous books continue their stories here. Ada,Deborah,Cara with her daughter Lori fondly called "lorabean". Lena who has a disfigurment on face,Grey,Mahlon,Ephraim,Johnathan,Israel and Aaron. I enjoyed reading about the folks who became couples and how Sylvia managed to live her life after Elam with the Blanks working at their farm. Aaron returns after being in rehab to help his folks and soon finds working with Sylvia a challenge.
Can Sylvia find relief from the echoes of her past..or will they shape her future forever?

I was indeed fortunate to have this book given to me for a review by WaterBrook Multnomah publishing. I loved reading this amish story.


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Lenora Worth's book His Brother's Wife

His Brother's Wife by Lenora Worth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first for me in th Ever After love inspired collection by Lenora Worth
Once there were two brothers and a young girl that were very close growing up and she loved them both in different ways. Mason the youngest went away to make his fortune and Lily married Daniel when he asked. They had ten years together but no children. She cared for Daniel but just not in a strong way that marriages should be and she felt like she had let him down. She took care of him when he became ill and was devastated when he died.
Mason returned and as the will was read it had a very unusal request, using a bible verse in Deuteronomy chapter 25:5 about a brother marrying the widow when his brother died. Daniel wanted Mason and Lily to wed.
She had loved Mason but felt guilty about marrying him so soon after becoming a widow. you will enjoy reading the story of Mason and Lily finding out how much they truly care and what happens for them as they learn about one another. A miracle for sure....

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Tricia Goyer Meme giveaway

I am posting about the Meme giveaway -answer some questions and be entered to win, thanks Tricia My answers: My holiday song is O Holy Night christmas decoration is doing the outdoor lights where would I take an elderly person would be to Florida where they can be warm I would say the untangible gift would be acceptance of me, just as I am. I would love to go back and find out about all the ancestors, parents disceased now. a strange gift, what can I say about this one, maybe not getting one when I thought I would

Review of Stella Bagwell "A South Texas Christmas"

A South Texas Christmas by Stella Bagwell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

These smaller books are so easy to read and the stories are really good as this one by Stella Bagwell "A South Texas Christmas".

This story is about Raine Crockett who lives on a huge estate called "Sandbur Ranch", she and her Mom came there when she was a baby and she has grown up there and now holds a job in the business end.
Her Mother had lost her memory after an accident and was found near this estate, but Raine always wonders about her father and Mother wont say anything. They live a secluded life mostly on the Ranch and it is only when Raine is grown that she searches for her father.
Raine meets Neil Rankin who is to help her and then he pretends to be a boyfriend so he can meet the mother, this quickly escalates into his being fiance' to Raine. there are many tense moments and this couple soon are not sure it is a farce as they get to know one another.
You will enjoy this story as it unfolds and the ending which is a pretty big surprise.

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