Sons of Thunder by Susan May Warren

This is the first book written by Warren that I have read and I really enjoyed it! Sons of Thunder, is the story of two Greek brothers and the woman they both love set just before WWII.  You follow their journey as they immigrate to America, find their way into World War II and eventually back to Greece. This story is an example of life when we struggle to go it on our own (without God), hardships, betrayals, sacrifice and finally redemption… Wonderful!

Love's Pursuit by Siri Mitchell

I just finished Love’s Pursuit and wow – you should read this book! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful... I have to tell you as I picked up this book I was interested from the beginning, then a couple of chapters in I was glued and couldn’t stop reading! Gripping till the end. I would love a sequel!

Visit colonial Massachusetts, where Susannah Phillips will face choices, truth, love, betrayal… And have to find out for herself if it is rule following or your heart that counts. In essence is it grace or works?! This is much more than a love story … it is a journey where ultimate Love, His pursuit of us grabs hold and we find in Him all we ever need or desire. Sorry my mind is still caught up in the emotions evoked from finishing this book, hopefully this all makes sense! If not just remember to read it!

Here Burns My Candle by Liz Curtis Higgs

Higgs’ newest novel is another great read! Set in 18th century Scotland Higgs does a different take on the biblical story of Ruth. I didn’t realize it when I picked up the book but this is the first book in a series and is only the beginning of the journey that leaves off where Elisabeth chooses to leave with her mother-in-law. My only complaint is that I have to wait till next year to read the rest of the journey in Mine Is The Night, due out in the Spring. Sigh! Wonderful!

Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks, and Other Gems from Proverbs by Warren Baldwin

Hello fellow readers! You may remember me mentioning a few times Baldwin’s book on Proverbs… well I just finished it and wanted to tell you a little about it! I took my time going through the book so I could meditate upon the gems found there. Baldwin has the book segmented in eight sections as follows: Husband and Wife; Mom, Dad and the Kids; Accepting God’s Will; Discipline; Responsibility; Wisdom in Relationships; Spiritual Living and Community.

Along with great insight into godly living were stories to help bring the gems home. I found several nuggets I am still thinking on. Right now one being where Baldwin talks about Prov. 27:17 – the verse on iron sharpening iron. He had an interesting point about how that happens through friction and that when we have said friction in our relationships that is not always a bad thing but that God may be using that friction to shape you or the other person for good.

I would like to recommend this book to you and encourage you not to rush through it but to take it a little piece at a time and meditate upon that gem and then move on to the next one!



Ps. If you would like to read more from WB check out his blog - click here.

The Witness

In Dee Henderson’s book The Witness you follow the story of Amy who has been on the run for eight years after witnessing a terrible crime. Really the main characters are actually the cops in this book: Police Chief Luke Granger and his homicide detectives Connor and Marsh. With two story lines unfolding that could intertwine, romance budding, and danger you will want to keep reading.

I did find the first part of the book that introduces the characters and story line to be a little slower reading but then it really picks up… My one complaint is that I feel like there should be a follow-up book! Sigh but it was like that with the last book in her O’Malley series too. You just want to know how things work out with the characters a little more in-depth. However, that is a credit to her ability to write characters you care about.

If there is a follow-up book out there and I have missed it someone please let me know!

The Bridegrooms

The Bridegrooms by Allison Pittman

As much as I loved Pittman’s first books I was disappointed with this one. I read through half of the book and then ended up skimming the rest to finish it. It did have some good life lessons but it just wasn’t one that gripped me.