Her Christmas Cowboy by Brenda Minton

My book review today is on second story in the Love Inspired Novella Christmas Gifts. This story is Her Christmas Cowboy by Brenda Minton. I love Brenda's work and this story was one of my favorites. I just finished one of her books about the Cooper men (I have read them out of order) that I loved so I was thrilled to read about Travis. I hope to read more about the large family of Coopers. Brenda's characters are all flawed but manage to trust in God to get them straightened out. I love that. Travis is ADHA, a problem a lot of our kids deal with. It's great to see how he struggles but stays a man of God.

Elizabeth Harden comes to a bull riding event for her father. Recently dumped by her fiancee` only to have him run off and elope with someone else, she sends her parents on the honeymoon she was to take. Now she is here to help her father who is sponsoring this event. A cowboy comes to her rescue, sweeps her off her feet, and saves her from being mauled by one of the bulls.

Travis Cooper is a bull fighter. His job is to distract the bulls while the rider gets to safety. On this night he manages to save a beautiful woman. He has heard all about what has happened to her from her father. He's well aware of the fact that she has been badly hurt. He knows she isn't a woman to trifle with.

Unable to fly out because of the weather, she accepts Travis help but tries to guard her heart. Travis is a womanizer just like her fiancee` she must protect herself.

This is a great book and I know you will love reading it. You need to run out and get this book. God bless you all. 

Small Town Christmas by Gale Gaymer Martin

My book review today is on the first book in the Christmas Gifts novella by Love Inspired. I really liked this story. Gail is an awesome writer and I have always enjoyed her work. Plus I love Christmas stories and I had a set of twins so of course I loved this one.

Amy Carroll lost her job in Chicago and moved home temporarily to take over a second grade class. Before she even starts her first day she meets Mike Russet, the father of a set of twin girls. The girls are acting out in class , probably because of the death of their mother. Amy has her hands full as tries to figure out how to handle the girls and to keep ahead of their matchmaking attempts.

Mike Russet is a widower who allowed his girls to become bullies and run all over him in his grief. Amy's grandmother babysit for him and is able to control the girls but Mike has no idea how to do that. He soon sees that Amy is able to handle them and asks for tips on how to deal with them. While the girls decide Amy is perfect for them.

A very cute story. I know you will all enjoy. Have a great week and God bless you.

Frame-Up by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

My book review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense Book, Frame-Up by Jill Elizabeth Nelson. I really enjoyed this book. It is well written and very hard to put down. The characters are dynamic. A story of faith, trust, and love.

Laurel Adams was on her way to a speaking engagement at Estes Park when she encounters a white out snow storm. There is no way she can make it. She and her teenage daughter pull into the drive way of a small cabin, hoping to take refuge. She recognizes the man who opens the door as a man that was accused of murder. How could she trust him but she didn't have much choice. When they go to unload the luggage they find a dead body in her trunk.

David Greene had woke up three years ago to find his girl friend dead. He was arrested but was later released because of lack of evidence. He has turned his life around but lives with the stares and bad attitudes that surround him every where he goes. So when they find a dead body in the trunk of this beautiful woman and her young daughter he's determined to help them. There is also a link between this young woman shoved in the trunk and his dead girl friend. This might be the clue to break the case wide open.

An awesome story, I know you will love it. It is in the January edition of Love Inspired. Now I want you all to have a great week end. God bless you all.

A Hickory Ridge Christmas by Dana Corbit

My book review today is on the Love Inspired Book, A Hickory Ridge Christmas by Dana Corbit. I love Christmas stories and this is a good one. I know you will enjoy it.

Hannah Woods is a preacher's kid and an unwed mother. Five years ago she was only seventeen and madly in love with the boy next door. Suddenly he left with his parents, not even saying goodbye. She had been so hurt that she hadn't accepted any of his letters or phone calls. When she found out about the baby she refused to tell anyone who the father was, not even Todd. Imagine her surprise when he walked into her father's church.

Todd McBride left the love of his life when his father was transferred out of the country. He did everything in his power to communicate with her but she refused, now five years later he came home to apologize and win her heart. What he found was his beautiful daughter he hadn't known existed.

A journey of forgiveness, undying love, and God's plan for His children. A great story that is well written. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. God bless you all.

Safe By The Marshall's Side by Shirlee McCoy

Welcome back! I hope all my followers had a wonderful holiday. I had a great day. Now back to work. My book review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense Book Safe by the Marshall's Side. This is the first book in a new series by Love Inspired, Witness Protection. I was thrilled to find out they had started a new series and all of the writers are favorites of mine. Shirlee is one of the best and I loved this first book.

Annie Delacort witnessed her husband's murder, she and her two year old daughter has now been in witness protection for over a year. She spent a year in Milwaukee but had now been brought back to St. Louis to get prepped for the trial.

U. S. Marshall Hunter Davis has been in charge of Annie's case from the beginning but now that she was back in St. Louis he was by her side full time. Hunter was a by-the-book kind of guy and was struggling against his attraction to the beautiful woman and sweetest two year old he had ever met. Now suddenly he was confronted with the fact that his team was not secure, everywhere he moved Annie they ran into problems.

So starts the journey to save and protect until after the trial. A story of faith, love, and commitment. I loved every minute of it. You need to get a copy of this book. Now have a great week.

Thanksgiving

My post today will be different. I just have to take this opportunity to thank God for the marvelous things he is doing in my life and what he has done this last year. God is so good to me and my family. I must Praise Him and give Him all the glory. I don't understand how people can survive with out him in this world we live in today. I'm not saying I have all the answers and I'm not saying that my life is always easy and without opportunities to doubt or give up but it is so worth the effort.

First of all my grandson Paul got married. He and Kendra his wife gave me a new great granddaughter Kida. I moved out of my daughter Kellie's and for the first time in seven or eight years I am living alone. I love my new home, it is small and cosy. I have been able to decorate it however I want to. No matter how much they tell you it's your home too, it just doesn't feel that way. I still don't have a car but I found the Handibus and it takes me where I need to go.

Jeremy (Kellie's other son) and Timarie got married and are now expecting a baby in the spring. They aren't sure what it is yet but are both thrilled. Timarrie's two year old, Harmony, isn't sure about what's going on but she's practicing her maternal skills on her dolls and is become quite good at caring for them.

My granddaughter Kirstina and her husband Cole have recently given me a new great granddaughter, Elliot Nicole. She was born on my mother's birthday, I think that was so sweet of God to do that for me.

I just found out my other grandson Michael is going to be married in July. I haven't met Lisa yet but the family says it's a good fit.

I started a new book, I'm really excited about it. My best friend read my book, Little Girl Taken and said it really opened her eyes to the problem of human trafficking. This book is the second one in that series. I just pray for open doors to publish them. I just love the book.

My church has become one of the most important things in my life right now. We are having revival. In the last four weeks we have seen over a hundred people give their lives to Jesus. I have never been apart of such a move of God. The devil has attacked me in many ways but it hasn't stopped me from witnessing to others. I am more in love with Jesus than I have ever been in my life. I can hardly wait to see what will happen next.

God bless you all and don't forget to give God thanks.

The Best Christmas Ever by Cheryl Wolverton

My book review today is on the Love Inspired Book, The Best Christmas Ever by Cheryl Wolverton. I haven't read any of Cheryl's books for awhile, I'd forgotten how much I like her work. I love Christmas stories so this was a really good fit for me. I really enjoyed it. She has a real way with the faith message.

Sarah Connelly is at the end of her rope. She has lost everything and is now living in a homeless shelter when a good friend tells her that her brother-in-law is looking for a housekeeper/babysitter. Two years ago, after the death of her sister, she had taken Justin to court to get custody of her niece. Although he had won there was serious issues in their relationship. Desperate she goes to see him, unable to tell him why she has come she stays with her niece when Justin is forced to go to work and has no one to watch Mickie.

Justin was shocked to see her but Mickie has been asking about family so he lets her stay.  After she leaves, he realizes he has no one for tomorrow. He tries to call but the phone was disconnected. He finally calls their mutual friend, Bill and finds out her fiance`, her boss, has broken up with her, she has been fired, and has lost her home.

Bill contacts her at the homeless shelter and tells her Justin wants her to come to his home. And so begins the journey of three lonely people. Mickie wants a mother, Justin finds Sara everything he had hoped his wife would have been, Sarah is falling in love with Justin but is hiding a secret that could destroy everything.

A great book I know you will love. Have a great weekend and God bless you all.