tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34690391991452842782024-03-13T06:54:36.314-07:00Between the Pages of this Bookish LifeShantelle Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comBlogger593125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-56393533560881596222019-08-12T17:00:00.002-07:002019-08-14T19:10:33.274-07:00Why I Stopped Writing (and other small revelations)<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I've been writing stories since eight-years-old ... been wanting to publish books since I was a little girl. I used to write almost nonstop. I always had an exciting tale in the works.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">But as I got older, I think stress, anxiety, and even depression started to creep in and stifle my creative spirit. I overthink things like crazy, and I think I've been going through some kind of early-twenties crisis where I'm just trying to figure out life! And I'm really having a tough time of it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Recently, when I had a full-time job at a daycare, I felt like I was losing myself. I woke up every weekday morning, tired; irrational dread looming over me. I struggled through the day - this exhausting battle in my mind. When I got home from work around five o'clock, I usually just felt tired and uninspired. No energy for writing. The stories still came sometimes, but I didn't dare sit down and write. I guess I was scared of staring at the blank page and feeling panicky, like ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It's like my dream to write and publish just slowly died during these last couple years. It's been hard, because I <i>do</i> still have this urge to write. To create stories. To share my thoughts with the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">But I guess I just decided I couldn't do it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The good news is, I've been healing in a lot of ways! The dream to publish a book is coming back to life deep in my heart - a little burning ember. I haven't forgotten about Karalee and Wolfe. *smiles* I still think about my first novel, <b><i>Silver Rose</i></b>, and I want to keep working on it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">But it might be awhile yet. And that okay. I'm learning that God doesn't see time like we do. I need to rest in His timing ... trust that He's in the details.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I still don't have a laptop. And I still feel a lot of stress and uncertainty about where I am in life right now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">But I think there's a change coming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This verse has been on my heart for about a year and a half. I feel like it's my verse for this season ... for the coming season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I'm ready to be settled and established. The biggest thing that means to me at this moment is finding relief from the stress, I suppose. (That reminds me of a NF song: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O1tj2phCQY&list=PLLV7fB-3In6fO3kLtzmkulz6M-xLskF3I&index=154" target="_blank">My Stress</a>). In order for that to happen, there are some things about my life that I need to change or adjust. I've been praying and seeking the Lord ... waiting for Him to open doors and lead me where He wants me to be!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I think I'm going to have to make some sacrifices and take some leaps of faith. You all can be praying for me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">For now, what it looks like is me stepping back from this blog. Being the personality I am, in the life situation I'm in, I have a hard time balancing things. Not subconsciously worrying about blogging here will hopefully free me up to more fully pursue other things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Like making friends. Building relationships in real life. Cooking and baking. Working on <i>Silver Rose</i>. Reveling in the little, simple moments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I'll still be on <a href="https://ladygracesite.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Lady Grace</a> sometimes. Maybe do a life update over there now and then. Perhaps share recipes. Do a book review or two.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">But I'm going to cut back on book reviews, too. I'm going to be very selective about what kind of fiction I read. Why? Well, I just wonder how beneficial it is to read romance all day long. Don't get me wrong. I'm all for romance. Just ask my friend who recently got married ... more than once while we were talking about her and her now-husband, she laughed and said: <i>"Shantelle, you're such a romantic!"</i> And I am. Proudly. *winks* Romance is a glorious design of God's! But I think I'd rather wait to experience my own special, <i>real</i> romance someday than constantly be half-living fictional romances. This doesn't mean I'm no longer going to read Christian romance, probably just a lot less.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I don't think I'll be doing Youtube videos anymore, either. I may end up deleting my channel. But for now it's just there. As much as I love interacting with you all, I just need to be in my real space in the world. As cool as it is to connect with people who are so much like me online, I end up feeling perhaps even more lonely than before because we can't connect face-to-face. And that's important to me because I'm a super relational person. My top love language is probably quality time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I do still want to stay in touch with you! If you want to, too, please follow me over at Lady Grace. I am hoping to pick up novel writing again sometime ... for God's glory! So excited for the ways He's going to use me in His kingdom work! Perhaps someday I'll be able to tell you all that <b><i>Silver Rose</i></b> is ready to be explored. *smiles*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">For now, here I am, still trying to figure things out. But more and more, I'm resting in the fact that my Heavenly Father is working it all out for me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My older brother said to me, about this song, the other day: "This is your song, hey?" I think I agree. *smiles*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Change is sometimes scary. But I think I'm ready now. I'm looking ... searching ... for change.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Dear readers, the very best choices you can make in your life are to pursue intimacy with Jesus Christ and give your life for His kingdom work!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Love you all and wishing you the very best! <3</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>Author</u>: Connilyn Cossette</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Recently widowed, Rivkah refuses to submit to the Torah law compelling her to marry her husband's brother and instead flees Kedesh, hoping to use her talents as a scribe to support herself. Without the protections of her father, Kedesh's head priest, and the safety of the city of refuge, Rivkah soon discovers that the cost of recklessness is her own freedom.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Malakhi has secretly loved Rivkah for years, but he never imagined his older brother's death would mean wedding her himself. After her disappearance, he throws himself into the ongoing fight against the Canaanites instead of dwelling on all he has lost. But with impending war looming over Israel, Rivkah's father comes to Malakhi with an impossible request.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Three years into the Great War, England’s greatest asset is their intelligence network—field agents risking their lives to gather information, and codebreakers able to crack every German telegram. Margot De Wilde thrives in the environment of the secretive Room 40, where she spends her days deciphering intercepted messages. But when her world is turned upside down by an unexpected loss, for the first time in her life numbers aren’t enough.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Drake Elton returns wounded from the field, followed by an enemy that just won’t give up. He’s smitten quickly by the too-intelligent Margot, but how to convince a girl who lives entirely in her mind that sometimes life’s answers lie in the heart?</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Amidst biological warfare, encrypted letters, and a German spy who wants to destroy not just them, but others they love, Margot and Drake will have to work together to save them all from the very secrets that brought them together.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Roseanna M. White is a fantastic writer. Her latest novel, <i>The Number of Love</i>, starts a brand new series set during the Great War ... and actually focuses on a secondary character from her last series!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you read <i>A Song Unheard</i> (SHADOWS OVER ENGLAND #2), you met the brilliant, young Margot De Wilde. I don't know if she intrigued you, but she did me! It was so exciting to dive into her personal story in the first book of THE CODEBREAKERS. She is now seventeen years of age and spends her days deciphering messages and breaking codes. Throw in a brave field agent named Drake, spies, emotional drama, and a journey of faith, and you have a superb historical novel.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Margot was such a fascinating character to follow. Her brain just works so differently ... always thinking in numbers. She's spunky, but also sweet and unassuming, in a way. The way she approaches people, friendship, romance, even God, is very interesting. I loved watching her grow. I loved seeing her faith expand. I loved the way she fell in love. At some points, I worried that <i>The Number of Love</i> would push that feminist rhetoric, saying stuff about how being a wife and a mother is <i>such</i> a drudge, and why do they <i>force</i> that on women, and Margot was made for <i>more</i> than that!! But I think that it actually turned out quite beautiful and sweet, and cherished Biblical womanhood.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This author does really well with historical detail and setting. It was intriguing learning more about World War I, and also going undercover with the spies and breaking enemy codes! So cool! Action, drama, intrigue ... this book has it all! Again, I loved the faith theme - it was heartfelt. And that romance was just so tender and adorable and fun! Drake Elton was definitely a great character. And also his sweet sister! It was great seeing characters from other books, as well.</span></span></div>
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continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find
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She and her family make their home in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia.
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<span id="freeTextreview2538001144" style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Lori Benton pens another riveting tale, filled with love, loss, darkness, danger, and faith. This author is one of those authors whose books you know will be a rich historical adventure. And in the 1700s, no less! One of my favorite eras! Her novels never disappoint.<br /><br />In <i>The King's Mercy</i> we meet a Scotsman named Alex MacKinnon who has been exiled to the colony of North Carolina. Mistress of the plantation he's to be an indentured servant on, is a young woman named Joanna. While he's plotting escape, she's burdened heavily by the life her stepfather is adamant that they live.<br /><br />Lori Benton's stories often have a heavy undertone to them, and <i>The King's Mercy</i> was no different. Although there were sweet friendship moments, a tender love story, and awe-inspiring acts of faith, this book also highlighted the heart-wrenching happenings in the lives of the slaves on Severn Plantation, as well as unfolded the story of a particularly disturbing villain. Sometimes I wanted to scream in frustration at a certain character! Other times I was sick to my stomach as a vile mystery unfolded. Yet, nonetheless, it was incredible. And when the darkness was cleared away, the beauty shone so radiantly! I loved following all the threads of this story ... with Alex, Joanna, little sister Charlotte, a slave girl named Jemma, and a Christ-filled minister named Reverend Pauling.<br /><br />While the story mostly takes place on Severn Plantation, there are some intriguing surprises and twists in store ... that put me in the mind of Lori Benton's previous books! <i>The King's Mercy</i> truly is a masterful tale. I loved the faith theme so very much. It was raw and real and permeated the entire book. There were some amazing moments! I so appreciate how this author unashamedly shares her faith in her works of fiction. It is beautiful. And it makes the story so much more meaningful and relatable and beautiful for me!<br /><br />There are definitely some mature elements in this book. Fornication, rape, and child abuse are discussed, though not in explicit detail.<br /><br />Overall, another stunning historical fiction novel from Lori Benton. I eagerly look forward to her next book.<br /><br /><i>I received a advanced reader copy of</i> The King's Mercy <i>from WaterBrook and Multnomah. This review is honest and all my own.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><em>NEW YORK TIMES</em> </strong><strong style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">BESTSELLER</strong><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><strong style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">More than 2.3 million people watched as Jeremy and Audrey Roloff shared their vows and committed their lives to each other. Now for the first time, the former co-stars of TLC's hit show <em>Little People, Big World</em> share their imperfect, resilient, and inspiring love story.</strong><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">As Jeremy and Audrey write, if you can fall into love, you can fall out. True love is something you choose to live out each day through your actions, decisions, and sacrifices. To find and</span><em style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> still </em><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">seek, now that is love. From the moment you meet your potential spouse, you can be intentional about shaping a beautiful love story, uniquely written for who God created you both to be. Whether you're single and searching, in a serious dating relationship, or desiring to love your spouse better, Jeremy and Audrey equip you to pursue an intentional, creative, and faithful love story by sharing theirs.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">The journey to their wedding day was the culmination of a bumpy and complicated dating relationship. From health problems, to emotional walls, to being separated by one thousand miles, the couple faced daunting obstacles. But their unique approach to dating empowered them to write an uncommon love story and prepared them for married life. Because as beautiful as their wedding was, the Roloffs made a point to prepare more for their marriage than their wedding day.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Told through both Jeremy's and Audrey's voices, </span><em style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">A Love Letter Life </em><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">tells a passionate and persevering story of relatable struggles, hard-learned lessons, practical tips, and devout commitment. In these pages, they encourage you to stop settling for convenient relationships, offer perspective on male and female differences in dating, tackle tough topics like purity, give their nine rules for fighting well, suggest fun ideas for connection in a world of technology, and provide fresh advice on how to intentionally pursue a love story that never ends.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So basically it tells the story of Jeremy and Audrey. Little bits of their individual lives, and a lot of how they became friends, fell in love, and eventually joined lives in marriage! I thought it was awesome how they emphasized the importance of friendship first, and also being intentional and faithful about getting to know, understanding, and caring for one another. There were some hot topics discussed! Such as physical purity and close friendships with the opposite sex after you're married. I appreciated how honest Jeremy and Audrey were about their relationship, purity, and where they failed ... and the fact that they wrote it as a warning: <i>Make boundaries! Have accountability partners. Don't make the same mistakes that we did.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And the love letters they wrote each other? Absolutely precious! I <i>love </i>this idea - especially for dating couples! ^_^</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This romance definitely wasn't perfect. It had it's ups and downs. It's bumps and break-ups. But no love story is perfect. What makes the difference is how you pursue. How intentional you are. How faithful you are. Are you willing to fight for this person, despite the setbacks? And, once married, are you willing to cling to each other until death parts you ... regardless if you "fall out of love" someday? Most importantly, are you actively putting Christ at the center? It's wonderful to see a fun couple like Jeremy and Audrey pursuing God's design for a man and his wife. Fighting for each other. Promoting a healthy marriage relationship that doesn't give up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This book talks about how to creatively love your special person, work through baggage from the past and/or generational sin, understand each other's personality, respect each other, be intentional in a long distance relationship, and so on.</span></div>
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With action, romance, mystery, and a journey of faith, this tale swept me away.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Truly, I'm always looking for new Christian fantasy novels, and this one has caught my attention. Just as with the first book, I loved the world. It is rich, diverse, and fascinating. We're learning a little more about each house, and with every tidbit of information, I get more excited! It's one of those fantasy lands that you could get lost in.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">The Christian allegory is unfolding so wondrously! Selene is hunted by the Dark Lady whom she's sure she doesn't want ... and haunted by the Light that always seems out of reach. It was amazing to watch her wrestle within herself and slowly come to believe and trust this Light. The way the author writes this beautiful, intense allegory reminds me of Anne Elisabeth Stengl's </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">TALES OF GOLDSTONE WOOD</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> series. (Oh, how I miss reading from that series! It's good to get a taste of that kind of awesome fantasy in Morgan L. Busse's novels!)</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">It was interesting to get some of the story from Amara's point of view. I loved seeing some more of little Ophelia. Their mother makes me furious! *feeling all kinds of rage* So many great characters! That's what makes this series glorious!</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mark of the Raven</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> definitely built up to the romance we get in </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Flight of the Raven</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">. I was looking forward to it, and glad to see this couple blossom! *happiness* There were many sweet, tender moments. And some raw, sacrificial moments that made this love story that much more beautiful. Pretty far into the book, there were a few kisses and talk about the marriage and feelings. It was all pretty sweet, though some of the details weren't necessary (in my own opinion). And even though there was nothing explicit, since this book does have a marriage of convenience it felt more "adult" than "young adult".</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">I smiled, I cried, I was surprised, and my heart sighed within me. </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Flight of the Raven</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> was an emotional, thrilling journey! I was sad to finish ... realizing I won't be feeling that happy feeling that I get when reading about these characters for awhile. And, whoa, that cliffhanger! (It made me think of the Marvel movies, for some reason. *laughs*) I can hardly wait to see what happens! 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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><u>Author</u>: Lincee Ray</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Human beings love to be loved. And we love to fall in love. As children we pour our love into our pets and our friends. As teenagers we fall in love with musicians and actors and the boy whose locker is next to ours. As we mature, we long for romantic love that will last a lifetime. Sacrificial love, unexplainable love, familial love, desperate love. Love songs and love stories. Clearly we were created with the longing for love ingrained in our souls.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">With lots of wit and a bit of wisdom drawn from a lifetime of falling in love, Lincee Ray invites you to an unabashed celebration of that loving feeling. As she reveals the loves of her life and encourages you to recall your own, you'll discover alongside her that there is only one who can ever truly fulfill the deepest longings of our hearts. And he made us to be part of a divine love story.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">This is my first time reading by Lincee Ray, and it was not at all what I expected. From the description, I was thinking that </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">It's a Love Story: From Happily to Ever After</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> would be about our love for romance and longings to be known and cherished, and how that points to our deeper need for God. In reality, this book is more like stories from the author's life. And a lot of said stories didn't seem to have much to do with romance or faith. Some were funny. Some unfortunate. Some sarcastic. Many had to do with how she loves "oldies" music, dancing, and movies such as </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">The Notebook</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">It's a Love Story</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> was an interesting read. It told a lot about Lincee Ray, including a little bit about her divorce, which was very sad. But I can't say I really get her sense of humor (sarcasm and such), and some of the content surprised me. Still getting butterflies from remembering her first kiss with some random guy ... All the hot men in favorite movies (most of which contain sexual content, I believe) ... Her love of the film, </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Dirty Dancing</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">, and the hip shaking and whatever they do ... Screaming crazily at the concert of a "boy band" you used to crush on when you were a teen ... You haven't lived until you've smoked and drank on your last day of a mission trip? She talked some about romance and wanting to be married again, but it mostly had to do with hoping to fall in love with a really hot guy while grocery shopping or something. Hmm. I don't know. I just wasn't feeling a lot of it.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">In the end of the book, Lincee Ray did touch on longings and loving to love pointing to our need for a relationship with God, which is the only relationship that can truly fulfill us. But, overall, I didn't feel that the rest of the book backed that up. That's my personal reaction. Maybe you would feel differently. It wasn't at all what I thought I had picked up, and I don't think I will be reading anymore from this author.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">I received a copy of</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> It's a Love Story: From Happily to Ever After </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">from Revell Publishers. This review is honest and all my own.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Isn't it stunning? The cover was designed by Savannah Jezowski at Dragonpen Designs. <a href="https://dragonpenpress.com/dragonpen-designs-2/">You can find more examples of her work here</a>.
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">High King Alexander rules the Seven Kingdoms of Tallahatchia—a divided nation on the brink of yet another war. When an invitation arrives from the king of Pohatomie, Alex knows it must be a trap, but could it also be his opportunity to unite the kingdoms?
Daemyn Rand has lived a hundred years, served an arrogant prince, fallen in love with a princess, and lost himself somewhere along the way. He has already died for his loyalty. Will he have to sacrifice his last chance to truly live?
Elara Ashen is a lowly, miserable servant. All she wants is to spend one night in a fancy dress, dancing with the high king. When she is offered a pair of glass slippers, it seems all her dreams have come true.
But dreams have a price, and gifts can be curses in disguise. What will it cost to stop this curse from tearing Tallahatchia apart yet again?
Fairy tales meet the Appalachian Mountains in this adventurous fantasy retelling of the classic Cinderella story.
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Tricia Mingerink is the author of the bestselling <em>The Blades of Acktar </em>series and the <em>Beyond the Tales</em> series. She lives in Michigan with her family and their pack of pets. When she isn't writing, she can be found pursuing backwoods adventures across the country.
You can connect with Tricia on her <a href="https://triciamingerink.com/">blog</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/triciamingerink">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TriciaMingerink">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triciamingerink/">Instagram</a>
To celebrate the cover reveal, <em>Dagger's Sleep</em>, a Sleeping Beauty retelling and book one in the series, is on sale in Kindle for $.99 this weekend! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BHPH4VF">Click here to purchase on Amazon</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">To celebrate even more, there's a giveaway for a paperback copy of <em>Dagger's Sleep </em>and a 2 oz Plot Twist candle by <a href="https://novellyyourscandles.com/">Novelly Yours Candles</a>.
To enter, share the above sale graphic for <em>Dagger's Sleep</em>, the cover for <em>Midnight's Curse, </em>or the below <em>Midnight's Curse </em>promo graphic and make sure you use hashtag #MidnightsCurse and tag @triciamingerink on any social media site to enter.
The giveaway will end May 22 at midnight. Please note this giveaway is only open in the United States. It is not sponsored by Novelly Yours Candles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hi, friends! How have you all been? I wanted to give you all a little life update. God is good! As always.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy the photo dump! And just for your information, I will be on a hiatus of sorts for almost a week, starting tomorrow. Going to be housesitting and I probably won't have service and such. Yay! *winks*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Still working through my "read-the-Bible-in-a-year". I'm now in <i>Job</i> and <i>Acts</i>! And, of course, loving those Christian nonfiction books!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Read my review of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764232703/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=shantellemary-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0764232703&linkId=b143d3389312fc16006aacab88f7c0df" target="_blank">Freedom!</a> by Jennifer Renee Watson <a href="http://shantellemary.blogspot.com/2019/03/freedom-gutsy-pursuit-of-breakthrough.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Sick day. Make that <i>days</i>. I was sick for over a week with a flu of sorts. Missed church, Wednesday night Bible study, and two and half days of work. It was terrible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I've been sick three times in the last month and a half. Cold, flu, allergies ... I don't know. But I've had my fair share of days of feeling miserable. Thankfully, no more missed days of work. And I've been taking some natural supplements to help allergies and I've been feeling much better!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Still a little sick. But well enough to make myself some yummy lunch! Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, and chicken!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Still haven't finished <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1414364741/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=shantellemary-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1414364741&linkId=2cd3bc8bd8a9df94559fedc26c8870bd" target="_blank">this book</a>, but it has been amazing! I would definitely recommend that you check it out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Still struggling with feeling poorly. But went with my sisters to snap a few pictures downtown. I wanted a new profile picture. *winks*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And a little photo shoot with these awesome books by @GirlDefined! Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal have just released their third book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801075572/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=shantellemary-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0801075572&linkId=cde662f145b08cbaeb7ca645b15d2c1e" target="_blank">Sex, Purity, and the Longings of the Girl's Heart</a>. And it's great!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I feel like God has been giving me a vision of leading a Bible study for teen to adult women for years. So recently, I stepped out in faith and decided to start a book study on <i>Girl Defined</i>. It's starting next Saturday! I'm excited and nervous! Please pray for me and for God to work mightily in all these young women's lives! <3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Baby clothes!! I couldn't help but buy a few while shopping. 100% cotton, of course! *winks* My little brother is coming sometime this month! I'm so excited to hold him close and get to know him! Babies are so precious. I can't get enough of them! <333</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My Father is preparing a place for me! What a precious truth! I'm not perfect, but He wants me! He welcomes me! In His house, there's a place for me. Praise Jesus Christ! <3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A Chick-fil-A treat on a hot day! Half unsweetened tea, half lemonade, of course! I'm so happy that summer is coming. It was 81 degrees, or so. I am so done with winter. I was so done with winter in January, probably. I'm a summer girl. ^_^</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">* One of my dearest friends is engaged and asked me to stand as a bridesmaid! So excited for a summer wedding and vacation! ^_^</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">* I decided I'm done with PBS series. They all seem to be pushing a leftist political agenda instead of giving us quality entertainment. And I'm so done. <b>Call the Midwife</b> has gone so downhill, and I can't ignore it anymore. Their latest thing is pushing the abortion and transgender stuff. Abortion is cruel and heartbreaking and I don't feel like I should keep watching. (<i>The first three seasons of Call the Midwife are pretty great, though! It was after the woman whose life the show is based on died that it really started becoming about gay people, abortion, sexual promiscuity, and transgender</i>.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">* I'm getting more into politics and social issues than ever before. It's time to be part of the resistance! Stand for truth, justice, and freedom. I'm an American and I intend to fight for the things my country was founded on. Faith and liberty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">* I'm part of the launch team for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NDMRWQH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=shantellemary-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07NDMRWQH&linkId=7c921b4fd34cde8e86a3eb01c60ae35c" target="_blank">Flight of the Raven</a> by Morgan L. Busse (amazing so far!!!) and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H73C4J9/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=shantellemary-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07H73C4J9&linkId=193ed802732820e44d464260b1922390" target="_blank">The King's Mercy</a> by Lori Benton (which I haven't received yet.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">* I'm hoping to look into volunteering at my local crisis pregnancy center. Ask me about it later. Hopefully that'll give me the push to just go there and ask about volunteering!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">* So thankful for my family in Christ. I don't know what I would do without them. <333</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>Author</u>: Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">For the modern Christian woman living in today's sexually charged society, embracing God's design for sex and purity can often feel like an impossible pursuit. As the culture seeks to normalize things such as pornography, erotica, and casual sex, both single and married women of all ages feel immense pressure to conform. With alluring temptations constantly inviting them to join in, they might even begin to question whether God's design is truly good. They wrestle with questions like</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">- What is the purpose of my sexuality?</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">- What does it mean to pursue purity?</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">- Are my sexual longings good or bad?</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">In this encouraging book, Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal share honestly about their own struggles and victories, and invite women on a personal journey to discover and reclaim a biblical vision for their sexuality. Kristen and Bethany help women understand why God's design for sexuality is good, relevant, and leads to true hope and lasting freedom.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Another phenomenal read and awesome resource from sisters, Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal! I had the privilege of being on the launch team for <i>Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart</i>, and let me tell you, it is not a book that you want to miss! I was stunned and blessed. This is a message I'm so excited for! It is simply, beautifully another tool in helping us women discover the freedom of living out our sexuality God's way.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Reading this book could seriously be life-changing for some girl. I read a book that tackled the topic of sexual sin (Every Young Woman's Battle by Shannon Ethridge) when I was a young teen, and it changed the course of my life. And I believe <i>Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart</i> is an even more precious book on this topic because it is so centered on Christ, and it is so personal, honest, hopeful, and empathetic.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Cornwall was in her blood, and Delia feared she’d never escape its hold.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Cornwall, England, 1811</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Blamed for her husband’s death, Cordelia Greythorne fled Cornwall and accepted a governess position to begin a new life. Years later her employer’s unexpected death and his last request to watch over his five children force her to reevaluate. She can’t abandon the children now that they’ve lost both parents, but their new guardian lives at the timeworn Penwythe Hall ... back on the Cornish coast she tries desperately to forget.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Jac Trethewey is determined to revive Penwythe Hall’s once-flourishing apple orchards, and he’ll stop at nothing to see his struggling estate profitable again. He hasn’t heard from his brother in years, so when his nieces, nephews, and their governess arrive unannounced at Penwythe Hall, he battles both grief of this brother’s death and bewilderment over this sudden responsibility. Jac’s priorities shift as the children take up residence in the ancient halls, but their secretive governess—and the mystery shrouding her past—proves to be a disruption to his carefully laid plans.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Rich with family secrets, lingering danger, and the captivating allure of new love, this first book in the Cornwall Novels series introduces us to the Twethewey family and their search for peace, justice, and love on the Cornish coast.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lovely! I've read by Sarah E. Ladd before, and just had to pick up her latest novel because of the gorgeous cover! I'm happy to say that the story did not disappoint. Book One in the </span>CORNWALL<span style="font-size: large;"> series, </span></span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Governess of Penwythe Hall</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> pulls us into early 1800s, England, and Cordelia Graythorne's life. I love stories set during the Regency era, and this one was well-done. It's centered around a governess with a troubled past and a handful of dear, orphaned children, which I came to love. Plus Jac, who is quite nice, as well. *winks and smiles* It has a good amount of mystery/suspense, a warm faith theme, and sweet romance. This book definitely </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">wasn't</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> heavy on the romance ... and didn't have any steamy romance scenes - which is always a breath of fresh air. I love a good romance, but it has to be done right! Sarah E. Ladd unfolded this love story quite charmingly.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Overall, </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Governess of Penwythe Hall</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> is about family, faith, and finding freedom from dark pasts. It was enjoyable to read! For fans of Regency tales, I would certainly recommend!</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I received a complimentary copy of</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> The Governess of Penwythe Hall <i>from BookLookBloggers program. This review is honest and all my own.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Good evening, friends! Today I'm here to talk about a soon-to-be-releasing, Christian nonfiction book called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NDMSGNK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=shantellemary-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07NDMSGNK&linkId=c93ddbbd8ce5633233666be6700b3afb" target="_blank">Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discovering the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality</a>, as part of the launch team. It was written by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/girldefined" target="_blank">@GirlDefined</a> founders, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zack.kristen/" target="_blank">Kristen Clark</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNJRrkv-9EeB-Q1D-WA72g" target="_blank">Bethany Beal</a>. I believe the books these sisters write are amazing tools in helping us women better understand and navigate God's design for womanhood, femininity, love, marriage, and sexuality!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Listen, dear fellow women, God had beautiful purpose in mind when He created male and female. Masculinity and femininity. Sexuality. Love. Marriage. I hope you know that! I hope you will pick up a copy of <i>Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart</i> and be encouraged! <3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And also, pick up copies of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080100845X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=shantellemary-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=080100845X&linkId=2768ea80cd6d83537cb48c7b8177c31d" target="_blank">Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity, and Identity</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07933GL2R/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=shantellemary-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07933GL2R&linkId=b672c0a2088305441e67feb8c0bf7f53" target="_blank">Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships</a>, if you haven't read them yet. I loved both books!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now, if you're interested, watch my latest <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i83ZPLeJ88U" target="_blank">Youtube video</a> below! It's my very first unboxing video! *grins* #sexpuritylongings</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I decided that I'm going to do <a href="https://bookslifeandchrist.wordpress.com/2019/03/27/the-awesome-blogger-award/" target="_blank">The Awesome Blogger Award</a> today. I'm sure it can be debated on whether or not I'm an awesome blogger ... seeing I wasn't exactly tagged ... but we shall ignore that! *laughs* <a href="https://bookslifeandchrist.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/the-awesome-blogger-award-part-2/" target="_blank">Abigail Harder</a> did this tag on her blog, <a href="https://bookslifeandchrist.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Books, Life, and Christ</a>, and tagged anyone who wanted to do it. It looked like fun. So I accepted the tag. Thank you, Abigail! <3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">One of my favorite Christian artists is the band, </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/unspokenmusic" style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Unspoken</span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">. As for secular artists, I haven't found any that I'm a big fan of, I suppose.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5402696/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Counting On</span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">. ^_^ I really love watching the Duggar children grow up, fall in love, marry, and have their own children and adventures. It's just fun keeping up with the lives of some fellow Christians.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I definitely enjoy coffee and tea. I drink herbal teas more than coffee. I would drink coffee more, but I try not to have too much caffeine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hmm. An easy read? I'm not sure. I suppose I'll say Sarah Sundin, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0800727983/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=shantellemary-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0800727983&linkId=4b6636b451eb23efa0760b4288b67712" target="_blank">The Sky Above Us</a>. Usually I'm swept into her stories quite effortlessly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Probably something with chocolate and peanut butter (only actually sunflower butter because I can't have peanut butter).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Europe. I dream on going on a grand tour of Europe like wealthy young ladies did in the old days. All that rich history and exciting culture. Castles, museums, and fantastic, new food ... Sign me up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Those two, definitely, are part of my top five. It's hard to decide, but let's go with these three, as well. *smiles*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal, authors of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801075572/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=shantellemary-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0801075572&linkId=7434be9752b39f56134453ef94dbe9e0" target="_blank">Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart</a>! I just want to move to Texas and adopt them all as my best friends. *winks* They seem like such lovely women who love Jesus!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Also, I think I would like to spend a day with Joanne Bischof, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DT63BG4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=shantellemary-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07DT63BG4&linkId=3505d0c6977818962fc6430c5afd80e5" target="_blank">Daughters of Northern Shores</a>. Her novels are so beautifully written and sweet. I'd love to meet her. <3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I don't think I have a favorite. But here are some beautiful verses that I love:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Drove on the freeway? *laughs* I used to be terrified to drive. And terrified of a bunch of other things. Thankfully, I realized the driving isn't that scary. And God is faithful in helping a weakling like myself overcome fear. Praise the Lord! <3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Natasha @ <a href="https://tashahphotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simple Things</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>Series</u>: Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley #1</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Can a proper noble lady find a future with a fossil-hunting man of faith?</b><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">As the daughter of Viscount Aynsley, Caroline Hatherleigh knows every rule of society - and she's always followed them precisely. But when she visits south Devonshire and encounters a fossil-hunting scientist and his sister, her assumptions about what is right are shaken. Questions she has never considered about the importance of friendship and faith suddenly confront her - and her comfortable understanding about how the world works is thrown off balance. What if God wants to be the center of her life, rather than merely a social obligation?</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Gideon Kirby loves science, and hunting down proof of past lives is a joy he won't willingly give up. But his scientific leanings are being challenged both by his personal beliefs and by local smugglers in the Devonshire countryside. And every day his sister's illness becomes more desperate, her care growing more demanding. Adding a viscount's daughter to the mix is a complication Gideon never expected - especially since he must stay far away from this young woman he's falling for in order to protect his beloved sister's secret.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">When a mysterious stranger visits the village, that secret will be exposed, no matter how Gideon fights. Then tragedy strikes in a smugglers' cave. And the threat of scandal may lead to broken hearts and passionless propriety. Will the shaky bond these two have nurtured be strong enough to overcome their differences - or will the trust they've withheld from each other tear three lives apart?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Carolyn Miller is a writer of unique and heartfelt regency romance novels. I'm quite a fan of this historical era, so it was a delight to discover these books! </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh</span></i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> was such an enjoyable read, and I so look forward to delving into the next two books in the </span>REGENCY BRIDES: DAUGHTERS OF AYNSLEY<span style="font-size: large;"> series.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">This story is about Caroline, the eldest daughter of Viscount Aynsley. Tying into Carolyn Miller's most recent series, </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">REGENCY BRIDES: A PROMISE OF HOPE</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> (</span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Winning Miss Winthrop</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">, </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Miss Serena's Secret</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">, & </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Making of Mrs. Hale</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">), this book follows Caroline as she goes to stay with her grandmama in Devon as to sidestep possible scandal. There she meets a mysterious couple, gets involved in some scientific escapades, and is forced to confront her own selfishness and lack of faith. What does she believe about God?</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">I really liked the faith theme in this book, how it was woven so deep into the story. Caroline's journey to Jesus Christ was honest and profound, and brought tears to my eyes. It's not often you see a genuine coming to faith in fiction these days, so I very much value that aspect of this author's work.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">There was excitement, drama, danger, tenderness, and a lovely thoughtful air about </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">. Gideon Kirby's interest in science and fossils lent a different aspect to this book than other regency romances. The love story was very sweet and clean. I loved getting a glimpse of characters from previous books, and also briefly meeting Caroline's younger sisters, Cecilia and Verity. So excited to read their tales!</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">My caution is that there are some difficult topics raised, so be careful if you're a sensitive reader. Abuse and abortion are mentioned, and there was one or two scenes of violence. </span><a class="jsShowSpoiler spoilerAction" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2758762408" style="background-color: white; cursor: pointer; text-align: left;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">(view spoiler)</span></a><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Overall, a very lovely Christian historical novel set during the early 1800s. 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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hello, my reader friends! Today I want to share with you a few novels that I've enjoyed. The genre? <b>Historical Romance set during the regency era</b> (1811-1820). If I recall correctly, each story is set somewhere in England. Think Jane Austen and all the loveliness! *heart eyes*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Also, most of these are Christian fiction, though a scant few are clean, secular fiction. Almost all are geared toward adults, some YA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">(<i>A note on that: some of these books I read years ago and can't remember all the details content-wise. Sometimes even Christian-fiction can get a little edgy as I have lamented about in a couple blog posts [<a href="http://shantellemary.blogspot.com/2015/05/faithful-fridays-philippians-48-part-one.html" target="_blank">Does What I Read Honor God?</a> and <a href="https://ladygracesite.wordpress.com/2019/03/12/sexy-christians/" target="_blank">Sexy Christians</a>], so exercise caution. Be intentional about what you read. And be obedient if you feel a check in your spirit.</i>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A fun, suspenseful romance series! I wouldn't say these made my favorites shelf, but this author does have lovely characters and entertaining tales.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">These two books are absolutely delightful, clean, darling romances. They are not classified as Christian fiction, and I think they might be YA. (<i>Blackmoore did have a darker theme to it, actually, as I recall.)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I've only read one book by this author (<i>Prelude for a Lord</i>), but was it ever delightful! Intriguing and unique! I hope to read some more regency romance from her!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I've only read perhaps three of these, but enough to know that this author writes some thought-provoking and sweet regency tales! They have some danger and drama, and the faith theme is usually stirring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This author writes absolutely phenomenal historical fiction. So rich and authentic-feeling! I have fallen in love with her novels. I believe she writes with subtle themes of faith. A note of caution: I have found a couple of her books to have some edgy romance scenes, in my opinion. I probably mention it in my reviews. Use your own discretion.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Why isn't life everything we expected it to be? And why doesn't our faith resolve our frustrations and problems?</strong><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Kevin Myers, the founding pastor of 12Stone Church, a congregation of more than 30,000 active attenders near Atlanta, believes the reason we don't experience a transformed life is that we fail to grow up spiritually. We focus on developing physically, intellectually, emotionally, and financially, yet our faith remains immature and anemic.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">In this powerful new book, Myers offers a deep yet simple roadmap to a grown-up faith through understanding the whole context of the Bible, developing spiritual intimacy with God, and gratefully embracing holy obedience.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">As you understand the Bible and the big picture of God's story with humanity, you begin to find answers to life's most compelling questions. As you begin to understand God more, your longing and ability to experience spiritual intimacy with him increases, as does your desire to obey what God asks of you and your ability to follow through. This is the way to the bigger life, a life even </span><em style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">better</em><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> than you expected - or even dreamed possible.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">This was a super fabulous read! </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Grown-Up Faith: The Big Picture for a Bigger Life</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> by Kevin Myers is one of those books that I feel like giving out to everyone. It talks about the basics of Christianity and the Bible, faith, and going deeper with God. All in all, I just feel like it's a great read for Christ-followers, and also those who are young in the faith, struggling, or unsure if they believe at all. So yes, I very much recommend this book!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Spiritual maturity comes not from merely knowing about God, but rather from experiencing God with an intimacy that has emotion and affection. <i>(Grown-Up Faith pg. 18)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Mature followers of Christ seek to be holy as He is holy. That requires obedience to Him. <i>(Grown-Up Faith pg. 20)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Grown-Up Faith</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> is engaging, clear, and informative. Overall, an easy read ... even though I took a little longer to finish it. I really enjoyed it. There were discussions that I'm already familiar with, and profound thoughts that deepened my understanding.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This is not merely a punishment; it's a principle. When we disobey God's life principles, the consequence is death. Why? Because by doing so, we disconnect ourselves from the source of life. <i>(Grown-Up Faith pg. 53)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Everyone grows old, but not everyone grows up. Those who don't grow up get stuck blaming others. They get stuck being a victim. Or worse, become blind to their chosen victimhood... <i>(Grown-Up Faith pg. 58)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Kevin Myers talks about reading and understanding the Bible correctly. It is one big story that points to Jesus Christ! He quotes a few great Christian authors and speakers. He talks about some of the tough questions that people ask about God, and shares thought-provoking scenarios to help bring understanding. He discusses our real purpose as Christians. He shares poignant and humorous stories and snippets from his own life. It was all very interesting, and I left this book feeling more passionate about living for God! Knowing Him and doing all for His glory is what I'm made for.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">By obeying God, we become more like Christ and less like everyone else in the world. <i>(Grown-Up Faith pg. 190)</i></span></div>
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Shantelle Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-45126058550843621132019-03-18T07:00:00.000-07:002019-03-18T07:00:08.075-07:00All the Lovely Book Covers!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Time for another </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><b>COVER LOVE</b></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> post!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Comment below with </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">YOUR FAVORITE BOOK COVER</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> and </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">WHICH BOOK YOU'RE MOST EXCITED TO READ</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><b>Published</b>: October 9th, 2018 by By The Vine Press</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Published </b>(new cover): November 2014 by WhiteFire Publishing</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Published</b>: November 24th, 2018 by Butterwing Publishing</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>Expected Publication</b>: March 19th, 2019 by Kregel Publications</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>Expected Publication</b>: April 2nd, 2019 by Bethany House Publishers</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>Expected Publication</b>: April 8th, 2019 by Midnight Ink</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>Expected Publication</b>: April 9th, 2019 by Hope Creek Publishers</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Expected Publication</b>: May 7th, 2019 by Tyndale House Publishers</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>Expected Publication</b>: July 1st, 2019 by Tyndale House Publishers</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Expected Publication</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;">: September 3rd, 2019 by Bethany House Publishers</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>Expected Publication</b>: July 1st, 2019 by Barbour Books</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Expected Publication</b>: September 3rd, 2019 by Bethany House Publishers</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b>Expected Publication</b>: October 1st, 2019 by Bethany House Publishers</span><br />
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Shantelle Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-2632505300145977382019-03-17T14:08:00.002-07:002019-03-17T14:10:06.786-07:00Freedom!: The Gutsy Pursuit of Breakthrough and the Life Beyond It by Jennifer Renee Watson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>Author</u>: Jennifer Renee Watson</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Brokenness</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> has become a buzzword. We wear it like a badge, proudly showing off the shattered pieces of our lives--while still fighting the same desperate battles. But brokenness was never meant to be the destination. Or your identity. It was meant to be the catalyst for breakthrough.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Inspiring, vulnerable, and powerful, this new book from Jennifer Watson helps you take your eyes off the idol of brokenness and experience the God of breakthrough. She shows how breakthrough is really hope moving forward, even when life hurts. And she gives you practical, uncomplicated ways to: </span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">- stop feeling shame and emptiness</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">- leave the victim mentality behind </span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">- experience lasting restoration in your story and your soul</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">- and more</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">It's okay to not be okay for a little while. But Jesus has a plan to see your scars become success stories that reflect his glory to the people around you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">I picked up </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Freedom!: The Gutsy Pursuit of Breakthrough and the Life Beyond It</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> by Jennifer Renee Watson because I'm tired of me telling myself that I'm broken and I can't move beyond it. (And, to be honest, the cover is quite gorgeous!) I enjoyed it, and, overall, feel like it had a truly great message!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">God is not the voice in your head shaming you, saying you are not enough. God is telling you that <i>He</i> is enough. That He is the great I AM. Who He is inside of you is more than enough to take care of whatever you are facing today or what you will face in the future. Jesus is not tired of you. Jesus is waiting and unafraid of your questions.</b><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> (Freedom! pg. 66)</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">For real, a lot of us Christians ... perhaps especially women ... willingly live in brokenness. We take on the victim mentality and try to survive each day and do the right thing and please all the people. </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Freedom!</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> is here to tell you that it's time to pursue freedom! In Christ, we can move into deeper freedom than we ever thought possible. We can stop listening to that negative, nagging, dark voice in our head that tells us</span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><b>we'll never be good enough.</b> </i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">This book hit on some important topics and gave me another boost in my journey of freedom & wholeness in Christ.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">A couple things. For some reason or another, this book wasn't as easy of a read as some. Some chapters took me awhile to get through. Also, there was just a bit of that </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">You Deserve It!</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">, </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">You're a Strong, Kick-Butt Heroine</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> stuff mixed into the message. And that tends to rub me a little wrong. But it wasn't overpowering, because the biggest thing I got from this book was that I don't have to stay broken, and Jesus Christ is my everything - He will help me break through.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /></span><br />
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</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">So, </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Freedom!</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> wasn't a five-star read for me. But it still had some really, really good points in it. Paragraphs and prayers that brought just a little more healing to my heart. God is so good. Thank you, Jennifer Renee Watson, for writing this book. I look forward to growing in freedom and grace together, even though we may never meet. God bless you!</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">I received a complimentary copy of</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> Freedom! </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">from Bethany House Publishers. This review is honest and completely my own.</i></span><div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hello, readers! I'm coming to you today with some photos, some books, some ... stuff. A little bit of a life update! I hope you all have been doing well and are living with purpose as we begin this third month of 2019. ^_^</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">So, it's been awhile! Let's begin with Christmas 2018. I had an absolutely beautiful Christmas Day with my family. Even my older brother was there, as he was able to fly out and join us last minute! It was such a sweet time & very blessed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Living room after some cleanup has happened. *winks* Christmas morning we all gathered here and opened gifts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fun gifts from family! Of course, my seven-year-old, little sister gives me her torn-up copy of Deborah because I love books! Hehe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A beautiful Christmas Day. I went outside with my book, a journal, and red nail polish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the beginning of January, I went to an awesome conference. Read about it <a href="https://ladygracesite.wordpress.com/2019/01/08/c-r-o-s-s-19/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Started reading through the Bible again. The NKJV this time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Coffee because I had a gift card. I'm not a big coffee-drinker, but I have to say that Starbucks' coffee tastes much better than Dunkin' Donuts. In my opinion. *winks*</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Writing blog posts & reading at Starbucks. Their coffee is good. They have healthy snacks. And it's just the perfect place to write. So quiet and cozy and relaxed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of my cousins came to visit for about ten days! We had lots of fun. Always love seeing those dear-hearts. *winks* *hugs*</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Had a burst of energy after work and decided to spring-clean my room!! (A little early, haha). It was great. Although, after about three hours of being on my feet and cleaning, I was aching all over. My bones, my joints ... they have issues. :p</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">The daughter of a Mohawk mother and French father in 1759 Montreal, Catherine Duval finds it is easier to remain neutral in a world that is tearing itself apart. Content to trade with both the French and the British, Catherine is pulled into the fray against her wishes when her British ex-fiance, Samuel Crane, is taken prisoner by her father. Samuel asks her to help him escape, claiming he has information that could help end the war.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Peace appeals to Catherine, but helping the man who broke her heart does not. She delays ... until attempts on Samuel's life convince her he's in mortal danger. Against her better judgment she helps him flee by river, using knowledge of the landscape to creep ever closer to freedom. Their time together rekindles feelings she thought long buried, and danger seems to hound their every mile. She's risked becoming a traitor by choosing a side, but will the decision cost her even more than she anticipated?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Between Two Shores</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> was a very unexpected but very beautifully-crafted story. Set during the 1750s, it follows the life of Catherine Duval ... daughter of a Frenchman and Mohawk woman. After losing her mother, Catherine leaves the Mohawk village to join her father in his trading business. And life is anything but easy as she struggles to find her true identity. Though this book had some shocking twists and turns that I'm not sure I was ready for, Jocelyn Green is quickly becoming one of my newest favorite authors!</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">I love the historical depth and authenticity of Jocelyn Green's books. Exploring 1700s Montreal, the French and Indian War, and native American tribes was fascinating, if not heartbreaking. There was lots of adventure and emotion. Catherine and all the other characters were wonderful. Untangling the lives and emotions of Catherine Stands-Apart, her brother and sister - Joseph and Bright Star, Samuel, Thankful, and all the others was a worthwhile journey. Oh, how dear many of them became to me!</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">The unexpected twist ... still not exactly sure how I feel about how that played out. But I appreciate Jocelyn Green spotlighting themes of singleness, healing from heartbreak, godly friendship, and finding one's identity in Christ! Truly powerful.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">To fall in love, and have your heart denied, is a very damaging thing. My heart aches for certain characters. But thank the Lord, there is healing even from tragic events. And this book showed that. Even though some of the characters could have possibly made different - better - choices, there was healing, hope, honor, and forgiveness. Which is quite beautiful.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">So yes. Different, but good. There were at least two powerful scenes that squeezed my heart and brought out all the emotion. I applaud Jocelyn Green for penning a tale that isn't what we expected (</span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">or perhaps initially hoped</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">). *bittersweet smile*</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">I received a copy of</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> Between Two Shores </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">from Bethany House Publishers, and this is my honest opinion.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>Author</u>: Sara Ella</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>Series</u>: Unblemished #3</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>Genre</u>: Fairy Tale/Contemporary</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>Audience</u>: Young Adult</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Eliyana Ember is stranded in a foreign country in the Third
Reflection with no passport, the inability to mirrorwalk, and zero clue where
the nearest Thresholds back into the Fourth or Second might lie. Her mind is a
haze, her memories vague. She knows a wormhole from the Fourth sent her here.
She remembers her mom and baby brother Evan. Makai and Stormy and Joshua ...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Deep down El realizes she must end the Void once and for
all. Is there a way to trap the darkness within its current vessel, kill it off
completely? To do so would mean sacrificing another soul—the soul of a man
Joshua claims is a traitor. But he’s lied to her before, and even El senses
Joshua can’t be fully trusted, but one thing is certain ...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The Void must be annihilated. And only the Verity—the light
which birthed the darkness—can put an end to that which seeks to kill and
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>**unrated**</b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I finally finished this book! Unfortunately, this third and final book in the </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">UNBLEMISHED</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> series by Sara Ella was not a worthwhile read for me. Unbreakable was confusing, unsatisfying, and just seemed to drag on with nothing important happening.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The first two books, <i>Unblemished</i> and <i>Unraveling</i>, were very intriguing and caught my attention for sure. They are a mix of fairy tale and fantasy, with a lot of original content. I did have a few issues with them ... namely the love triangle and a scene or two that I deemed inappropriate. And the whole Void vs. Verity aspect, which I wasn't sure where it was headed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">So, in <i>Unbreakable</i>, the romance(s) and some relationships that were central in the previous two books were nearly non-existent. Eliyana was separated from her true love for nearly the entire book ... and considering all they have gone through from the first, the conclusion of this series was not at all satisfactory when it came to the romance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The characters and plot seemed to wander around for the entirety of the book. The ending had some exciting scenes. But overall, I felt disconnected. Like I wasn't in the story anymore. It feel flat. It took me maybe a month to finish this book - I had to put it down at one point, and then finally just picked it up again and half-skimmed the rest of the book.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Even if it had been more interesting, I feel like the conclusion of this series confirmed that it's not something I, personally, like to read. I thought there was a bit of a Christian allegory with the Verity vs. Void (<i>light vs. darkness</i>) theme ... but it ended up being so confusing and twisted that by the end of <i>Unbreakable</i> that I was more confused than ever about who and what was good and who and what was bad.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The theme really seemed to be about self-love and how if a really bad person is loved, they might magically become good. And about <i><b>us</b></i> choosing to be good of our own strength and will. But the truth is, human love can't fix things. It can <i>help</i>, but ultimately, it is the sacrificial, immortal love of Christ that truly changes. We cannot choose goodness and light apart from Him.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">So, maybe that's not how the author wanted her message to come across. But, if I'm understanding correctly that she's a Christian, the themes of her books just rubbed me a little wrong. That is my personally, honest opinion. Someone else might feel differently!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This series has a lot of promise, but it didn't end up being for me. I'm sorry to write a negative review.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I received a copy of</i> Unbreakable <i>from BookLook Bloggers Review Program in exchange for my honest review.</i></span></span></div>
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