Joshua's Mission Vannetta Chapman

What's the book about:

Joshua’s Mission is a new standalone novel in the Plain and Simple Miracles collection from popular author Vannetta Chapman. These stories of love and family and Amish community in Oklahoma tell of the miracles that can happen when lives are lived in service to God and to one another.

Joshua Kline travels from his farm in Oklahoma to offer aid to an Englisch town on the gulf coast of Texas after a category 4 hurricane has ravaged the area. He brings his brother with him, who needs a change of environment. The last thing he wants for Alton is another brush with the law. He is pleasantly surprised when he hears that Becca Troyer, the bishop’s granddaughter, plans on joining their team.

What will Joshua find when he arrives in Texas? A lack of electricity, certainly, which poses little problem for the Amish volunteers as they help restore order from destruction. But a budding romance? A call from God? And a possible healing of his relationship with Alton?

Joshua’s Mission is a story of love, forgiveness, and the grace of God that carries us through even the worst situations.

My thoughts on the book:

Charlie was married and loved being part of the his community and helping every where that was needed. He had a special place in his heart for widows and Alice and her grandkids. When Hurricane Orion is headed for there small island he has some decisions to make and he knows he needs to make them fast, but will it be to late? Joshua is sick of bailing his brother Alton out of all kinds of trouble but he knows that he needs to to keep his brother on the straight and narrow and help his parents out. When the bishop sends him and and his brother on a mission will he be able to help those in need and help his brother. Becca is a rarity in the amish community being an only child but she know that its what God planned now at the ripe old age of 20 if she can just find a husband she feel like life would be that much better, when her granddad suggest she go on a mission and maybe find her purpose but will she be able to protect her heart in the process.       

The first half of this book is two separate stories going one you know based on the description they will merge but to me it seem to take a long time getting there. Once the book was merged the story flowed well and it draws you in leaving you wanting more. The book its self I would give a 3.5 stars, once the story merged into one story, I had a hard time putting the book down it was enjoyable with  some serious parts as well as some fun parts. It was just getting to that point I had a hard time getting into the story and the first part of the book, not much of a page turner.

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Plain Choice Sarah Price

What's the book about:

Amanda’s husband, Cuban pop star Alejandro, believed he was doing right by his wife when he left her on her parents’ farm in the familiar shelter of Lancaster’s Amish community. Amanda, however, has other ideas. Unwilling to sit idly by and hide from the paparazzi, she follows her husband to Europe for the start of his world tour to find out if their marriage can be saved once and for all.

When the two reunite, it’s plain to see that their love is stronger than their differences. But as they travel together, Amanda is surprised to discover that her own fame is beginning to match her husband’s. Now she must struggle to bridge her Amish upbringing and a new, unasked-for role in the public eye. As other unexpected tensions challenge their bond, can Amanda and Alejandro keep their promises and make space for her faith, his fame, and a growing love?

My thoughts on the book:
Alejandro leaves Amanda and he is to stubborn to make it right because he thinks he's doing the right thing by her. So off on the world tour he goes and he doesn't look back or question his choice till he's there and starts to wonder what like would be with out her and he wonders if the choices he's making are the right ones. Amanda is back home on the farm with Alejandro's daughter and knows it time to fix things with her husband she's just waiting for him to make the first move, well until someone brings to her attention that may she needs to do it. So off to she goes and hopes its not to late and Alejandro will have her again. But will they be able to work things out even with the secrets that come out.
    I was not a fan of book 4 at all but this book made up for it. This book was the perfect follow up, the book draws you in and keeps you till the end. The story sums up Alejandro and Amanda and there lives and sweet family, they are once again faced with trials that could make or break some couples. The story line this time made them seem more real and less like untouchable. I really don't think there was one thing about the book I did not like. You really will not be disappoint with this wonderful story.

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It's Always Been You Jessica Scott

What's the book about:

She plays by the rules . . . 

Captain Ben Teague is many things: a tough soldier, a loyal friend, and a bona fide smart-ass. He doesn't have much tolerance for BS, which is why he's mad as hell when a trusted colleague and mentor is brought up on charges that can't possibly be true. He's even more frustrated with by-the-book lawyer Major Olivia Hale. But there's something simmering beneath her icy reserve--and Ben just can't resist turning up the heat . . .

. . . and he's determined to break them

The only thing riskier than mixing business with pleasure is enjoying it . . . and Olivia can't resist locking horns--and lips--with Ben. He's got more compassion in his little finger than any commander she's ever met, a fact that makes him a better leader than he realizes. But when the case that brought them together awakens demons from Olivia's past, she will have to choose between following orders--or her heart . . .

My thoughts on the book:

Ben is so not happy about the changes taking place he is not happy about the hirer ups not knowing the first thing about what its like to go to battlefield and come back broken and then watch your buddies go through hell. He has a plan and he plans to stick to it and he doesn't care who gets in his way he plans to help everyone he can and still be an active member of the ARMY. Olivia Hall is ready to face the new challenges before her and she will stop at nothing to make sure there are not special treatments or cover ups on her watch, she has seen what that can do and she is not about to sit by and let it happen again. She is willing and ready to take on the first case and persons who stop her from protecting everyone involved. She just is not sure she's ready to bump heads with someone as stubborn as Ben is she truly ready to go head to head with him and not back down.

  This is a really fun book. It shows the not so pretty stuff that goes on in the military and the things people don't always see. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and has you turning every page just to find out whats going on. There is a ton of chemistry in this book between not just the main characters but the people involved. I found myself laughing and crying it truly is a heart breaking story at some points. You really can not go wrong with this book. I have to say this is my favorite book out of this series so far.

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Where you can connect with the author:

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Sense and Sensibility Sarah Price

What's the book about:
Henry Detweiler dies unexpectedly, leaving his second wife and three daughters, Eleanor, Mary Ann, and Maggie, in the care of John, his oldest son from a previous marriage. John and his wife, Fanny, inherit the farm and, despite a deathbed promise to take care of their stepmother and half-sisters, John and Fanny make it obvious that Mrs. Detweiler and her daughters are not welcomed at the farm. When Edwin Fischer, Fanny’s older brother, takes notice of Eleanor and begins to court her, much to the disapproval of his sister, Fanny makes life even more difficult for the Detweiler women. 

In their new home, Eleanor wonders if Edwin will come calling while Mary Ann catches the attention of Christian Bechtler, an older bachelor in the church district, and John Willis, a younger man set to inherit a nearby farm. While Eleanor quietly pines for Edwin, Mary Ann does not hide her infatuation with John Willis. When the marriage proposal from John Willis does not materialize, Mary Ann is left grief-stricken and humiliated as the Amish community begins to gossip about their relationship. In the meantime, a broken-hearted Eleanor learns that Edwin is engaged to another woman.

Will admitting her affections for him result in the marriage proposal Eleanor has always desired?

My thoughts on the book:

Detweiler women were forced from there home after the unexpected loss of their father and husband. When they get settled Eleanor wonders if she will be able to remain close to Edwin or if the relationship and moving has taken its toll and its time for her to move on. Mary Ann meets a man who she believes is the love of her life but her family quickly see he may just be hiding something that could destroy Mary Ann all the while Christian sits back and knows he will have to bide his time so that he can show her what everyone else sees. But will it all be to late for the girls or will they both find love waiting on the other side of the loss?
I just loved this book. Usually I like to have the story told from both peoples point of view but Sarah did and amazing job nailing it with this book. I loved each of the characters from the nasty sister in law to the busy body neighbor and the sassy little sister who is just to happy to be grown up. The loss in the book just get you but you see Gods working hand in all of it. There was not one thing I did not like about this book. I found it extremely hard to put down the book is extremely captivating and draws you in to a point where you just need to know what happens. Such a page turner. You really can not go wrong with this book so worth the buy.

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Return to Paradise Barbara Cameron

What's the book about:

Twelve months ago, David Stoltzfus left the Amish community in Paradise, Pennsylvania—and encouraged his siblings to follow—after their father became overly stern and even abusive with them. Escaping to a new life in the Englisch world was the only way to keep one another safe. But it was not without sacrifice. When David left his father’s house and community, he also left behind Lavina Zook, the woman he planned to wed. 

Lavina hasn’t forgiven David for abandoning her, but when David’s father is diagnosed with cancer, she believes she might be the only one to lure him back to make peace . . . before it’s too late. Still, forgiveness isn’t easy. Even if she can get David to return, she’s not sure he will forgive his father. And she’s not sure she can forgive David, either.

My thoughts on the book:
 Its been a year since Lavina was abandon by her fiancé no questions, no good bye he just left. With wedding season upon their community its another step in the healing process and letting go of the past and look to the future. When David's mom asks for her help to find David and his brothers to come home and help with their sick father but will she be able to set her feelings aside and help others or will she hit her breaking point?
David and his brothers left about a year ago after a fall out with their dad and they left with out looking back. They left their girlfriends and their mom, now his mom has reached out and asked him to come home to be there before since his dad is sick. Will he be able to put the past aside and help him parents and win back Lavina's heart or is it all to late?
        I really really enjoyed this book. The book starts off at just the right speed and just gets better with each page. The storyline is well written, the story deals with some tough topics even being amish it shows that they are not perfect as so many believe. I like how the author kept the characters feeling real and getting to the heart of every matter. I loved Lavina's parents and how the author wrote about a taboo topic while even in the midst of it all you can really find some funny parts from different people in the book. I loved the spirit of giving in the story. This book is a real page turner and I found myself staying up late just to keep reading it. You really can not go wrong with this book.

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Where you can connect with the author:
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From Bags to Riches Sandra D. Bricker

What's the book about:
Jessie Hart worked so hard to put her Louisiana roots in the rearview mirror and her Adornments boutique on the map. So when renegade “husband” Jack turns up again, the new and improved Jessie catches his attention. As he fights through his residual legal battles, he makes every effort to win her back and marry her for real this time... before Danny gets the chance.

When a celebrity stylist with her own reality show makes Adornments a hot spot, Jessie’s hard work is finally paying off. But amid award shows and photo shoots, Jessie’s beloved grandfather is diagnosed with cancer and she’s nudged back to the Louisiana roots she worked so hard to escape. Now, in her quest to find the success, true love, and faith that has always eluded her, will God really lead her right back home?

My thoughts on the book:
Jessie is finally putting the past behind her well at least she hopes to be done with it. When Danny propose she is not sure where to go, is she suppose to be married again what if she is suppose to remain single. She also knows its time to go back to Slidell LA and see Grampy before he's gone, but will she finally make things right or will it be to late and will she loose everything close to her after Jack drops another "lie" on her or is it a "lie"? Danny knows asking Jessie to marry him will take some convincing but he also know its time to let her truly see him for who he is and how much he loves her. So off to Slidell he goes in hopes to gain some insight from the person closest to her and help get him the help with the cancer in hopes to give Jessie a little more time. But with Jack at it again he's not sure if leaving Jessie is such a good idea will he be able to help both Jessie and her grampy or will he have to move on and deal with the fall out. 

Sandie has done it again. I loved this book the whole thing tired up all three books up nicely. I loved how even with trials and tribulations through out this series Danny continues to show his loyalty and his love to Jessie. I love how Jessie has is surround with amazing friends and even in the worst parts of her life she still has some crazy ideas and still her friends choose to stand by her. In this book its stays right along the same path,there was a part in the book that I was hopeful for one more book only because I really enjoy this group of characters. It draws you in and all your left wanting to do is sit back and enjoy as your right there along with them. In this book Jack continues to throw stuff Jessie's and Danny's way with the help from both their connections they work hard in hope to stop him, it just seems as he continues to stay one stop ahead of them which adds just a little bit of suspense the story and leaves you wondering what is he going to do next. Jessie's grumpy plays a much more active roll in this book and his quirkiness is wonderful it adds the fun and simpleness to the book while still keeping you drawn in. I really enjoyed this book and these characters and am going to miss them. You really can not go wrong with this book so worth the read. 

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Step By Step Candace Calvert

What's the book about:
Three years after a tragic accident left her a widow, ER nurse Taylor Cabot is determined to move on, checking off one item after another on her survival list. Her relationship with a handsome plastic surgeon even gives her hope for the last point―“fall in love again.” At least until crisis chaplain Seth Donovan steps back into her life, reawakening unanswered questions about her husband’s death.

While in San Diego to train community volunteers, Seth hopes to learn why Taylor is backing away from the crisis team and from their friendship. But nothing prepares him for the feelings that arise when he sees Taylor again . . . and sees her moving on with another man.

When a community crisis hits home and puts lives at risk, emotions run high and buried truths are unearthed. Will hope make the survival list?

My thoughts on the book:
After loosing her husband Taylor decides its time for change and she knows the change needs to start with her and right away. She moves to San Diego, is closer to family and is on the right track to moving forward. She is facing some set backs and when some news about her husband is dropped in her lap she now feels like will she ever be able to move forward, because its starting to feel as those close to her may have betrayed her. Seth is sent to San Diego for training and knows he needs to find out what is really going on in Taylor's life he knows he wants to help her but he's not really sure how. There is also seems to be a point in his past that seems to be catching up with him and he's wondering what the next step will be.
    So in the first book it was very much on the edge of you seat need to know what happens very much a mystery to it, however in this book that was not the case. It was a really good book very very little mystery to it. There was something big that happened in the book and it seems to end leaving you left figuring out what happens, the book does NOT end in a cliffhanger, but it just makes you wonder why that part did not have a finish up. Over all the book was well written and well worth the read, but if you read the first book know its nothing like that its very much a love story with a little bit a mystery to it.

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