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Sandcastle Inn ~ Hope Harbor #10 (by Irene Hannon)
This is the first book I have read in the Hope Harbor series by Irene Hannon. However, this one worked well as a standalone. The characters are well developed and while some are featured in earlier books, there are several new ones you get to meet. And all of them are so relatable ... people you interact with on a daily basis. The expressions of faith are sprinkled throughout the pages with the blessing of romance and moments of wisdom that is shared. A feelgood read that wil

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Apr 171 min read
Michael Without Apology (by Catherine Ryan Hyde)
This is an emotional read and when you open up the book and begin to get lost in Michael’s story, you need to be prepared for some heavy topics. From body shaming to drug and alcohol addiction to child neglect to cancer to loss of life ... they will have you shedding a few tears along the way. I enjoyed the dual timeline aspect of the story. Being able to experience Michael’s childhood during and after the horrendous accident gives a glimpse into how his past has scarred him

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Dec 30, 20251 min read
Across the Crying Sands ~ The Women of Cannon Beach #1 (by Jane Kirkpatrick)
I had looked forward to reading this first book in The Women of Cannon Book series. But I could not get invested in the story. I also did not connect with or care for Mary or her husband, John. While based on a true story, spreading it out into a trilogy is not appealing. I did enjoy learning about the first women postal carriers in Oregon. Thank you to NetGalley and Revell for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more reviews, please visit my bl

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Dec 30, 20251 min read
When the Sky Burned ~ A Day to Remember #6 (by Liz Tolsma)
I have thoroughly enjoyed all six of the books in the “A Day to Remember” series. Each one focuses on disasters that actually occurred in...

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Jul 16, 20251 min read
When Crickets Cry (by Charles Martin)
I know if people read my reviews they believe I rate every book as the best I have ever read. But once again I need to give a book 5...

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Jun 16, 20251 min read
Up from Dust (by Heather Kaufman)
This is an opportunity to revisit the story of Martha. The author does a good job of providing historical details. The focus was a little...

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Jun 11, 20251 min read
The Keeper ~ Murphy Shepherd #4 (by Charles Martin)
I have been a huge fan of Charles Martin since my bookclub read, When the Cricket Cry . That pulled me in and I have read every book...

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Apr 7, 20252 min read
When the Avalanche Roared ~ A Day to Remember #5 (by Lauralee Bliss)
I have read all of the books that have been released in the A Day to Remember series and this one was a great addition. I have been...

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Mar 5, 20251 min read
When the Mountain Crumbled ~ A Day to Remember #4 (by Angela K. Couch)
I have loved the first three books in the A Day to Remember series. This was a wonderful addition and I have learned so much through each...

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Dec 7, 20241 min read
When the Flames Ravaged: July 6, 1944 ~ A Day to Remember #2 (by Rhonda Dragomir)
I absolutely love reading historical fiction books. And this new series is a very different aspect of that genre. Focused on American...

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May 21, 20242 min read
When Hope Sank ~ A Day to Remember #3 (by Denise Weimer)
I absolutely love reading historical fiction books. And this new series is a very different aspect of that genre. Focused on American...

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May 21, 20241 min read
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