Title: The Writing Retreat Author: Julia Bartz Genre: Thriller Plot: Alex has had writer’s block for the past year. She blames it on a bad ending with a former friend, Wren. But when a mutual friend of Alex and Wren signs them both up for a writer’s retreat with their favorite author, Roza Vallo, neitherContinue reading “The Writing Retreat – Julia Bartz”
Category Archives: Love
Queen of Thieves – Beezy Marsh
Title: Queen of Thieves Author: Beezy Marsh Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Nell is down on her luck in post WW2 London. She got pregnant by a man who was sweet on her, Jimmy. Alice Diamond noticed and decides to take Nell under her wing. Alice is the leader of an all woman’s gang called theContinue reading “Queen of Thieves – Beezy Marsh”
Elements of Cadence 2 – Rebecca Ross
Book 1 is A River Enchanted Title: Book 2 – A Fire Endless Author: Rebecca Ross Genre: Fantasy Plot: It’s been some time since Adaira cross to the west side of the island of Cadence. She’s learning her role as the daughter of the laird. But it’s been hard on Jack, who’s been stuck inContinue reading “Elements of Cadence 2 – Rebecca Ross”
The Love Hypothesis – Ali Hazelwood
Title: The Love Hypothesis Author: Ali Hazelwood Genre: Romance Plot: Olive is determined to make her friend Anh believe she’s over a previous relationship. She does that by kissing the first guy she sees. That guy happens to be Dr. Adam Carlson, known jerk at Stanford where the three of them work. Olive and AdamContinue reading “The Love Hypothesis – Ali Hazelwood”
Hollywood Heroes – Frank and Zach Turek
Title: Hollywood Heroes Authors: Frank and Zach Turek Genre: Christian Living Plot: Some movies today have similar stories. There are elements of faith and Jesus in those movies. Frank and Zach Turek talk about the elements of faith and Jesus in Captain America, Iron Man, Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Batman,Continue reading “Hollywood Heroes – Frank and Zach Turek”
The Nature of Fragile Things – Susan Meissner
Title: The Nature of Fragile Things Author: Susan Meissner Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Sophie Whalen is a recent immigrant from Ireland. She’s desperate to leave her deplorable position in NYC so she answers a mail order bride request in the newspaper in San Francisco. Soon she meets Martin and his daughter Kat. Sophie grows toContinue reading “The Nature of Fragile Things – Susan Meissner”
Veins of Gold – Charlie N. Holmberg
Title: Veins of Gold Author: Charlie N. Holmberg Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: Gentry’s father has just left to mine gold in California. Now Gentry has to take care of her siblings, Rooster and Pearl, in the Utah territory. They have little money and few resources. Gentry doesn’t want to rely on their neighbor’s generosityContinue reading “Veins of Gold – Charlie N. Holmberg”
Adam – Ted Dekker
Title: Adam Author: Ted Dekker Genre: Thriller Plot: Daniel Clark is a behavioral psychologist for the FBI. He’s helping the FBI catch a serial killer called Eve. They’re so close to catching Eve when Daniel is shot in the head. Miraculously, Daniel survives. Right before he’s shot, he sees Eve. But he can’t remember whatContinue reading “Adam – Ted Dekker”
The Attic Child – Lola Jaye
A warning: this book talks a lot about child abuse and neglect. Title: The Attic Child Author: Lola Jaye Genre Historical Fiction Plot: Dikimbe is the youngest child of a family of five kids. He lives outside of a village in Africa, in what is today called Zaire. A rich Englishman named Sir Richard BabbingtonContinue reading “The Attic Child – Lola Jaye”
The Mark of the Lion Trilogy – Francine Rivers
Titles: 1 – A Voice on the Wind, 2 – An Echo in the Darkness, 3 – As Sure as the Dawn Author: Francine Rivers Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Book 1 – Jerusalem is attacked and destroyed under order of Titus. Hadassah’s family has all died of starvation or by the Roman sword. She’s takenContinue reading “The Mark of the Lion Trilogy – Francine Rivers”
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