Review & Giveaway: Love Inspired Series

This review is for the series of books by Harlequin called Love Inspired. I know, I know, when you see the name harlequin, the first thing that comes to mind is "trashy romance novels" right?! Well, I will admit I was a little hesitant at first, but am so glad I chose to do the review. I chose the following book in the set of 6 that I was sent simply because the author lives in the same province as myself. lol

I am very pleased to share that this book was NOT by any stretch of the imagination a "trashy romance"!!! The characters were pure in heart as well as in action. I have read other books in this series as well and know that this a recurring theme for this series, keeping it pure. I give this series two thumbs up. Great light reading, I much prefer one of these short novels to a movie any day!

About the book:
A Hero for Her Son

When the baby he rescued seven years ago returns—with his widowed adoptive mom—Deputy Fire Chief Matt Bailey can't turn them away. Desperate to escape the reminders of his failure in the line of duty, Matt is close to leaving town. But one look at Rachel Carter and her son, Christopher, has him second-guessing his plans. Rachel is a mom in need of a hero for her son. But as much as she wants the two to bond, she's determined to keep her distance from Matt. After losing her husband on the job, she promised never to love another fireman. Yet somehow she finds herself drawn to the one man she should avoid.

About the author:
Patricia Johns has been writing novels ever since she graduated from her honors degree in English Literature. After some agonizing, she quit her responsible full-time job in favor of something more flexible and poured herself into her writing. She's never looked back. After having several historical novels and children's books published, she turned to romance writing.

Patricia lives with her husband and son in Alberta, Canada.

More about the books:
The Love Inspired product line is a series of 6 books that are released every month & only have a shelf-life of one month.

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Giveaway Time
We will be giving away a set of 6 books!

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I will draw the blessed winner on May 5th, my sister's birthday!

Review & Giveaway: Christy Nockels new album

About Christy:
As a worship leader for many years, she has been an integral part of Passion Conferences from its inception in 1997. She's seen first hand music sweep people into the presence of God in a powerful way.
pastor’s kid, who was born in Fort Worth and raised in Oklahoma,she grew up singing in church. She met her husband, Nathan, in 1993 at the Christian Artists Seminar in Estes Park, Co. They recorded an independent record with fellow worship leader Charlie under the name Sons Daughters that led to an invitation from Louie Giglio to participate in the first Passion conference in Austin. Christy’s voice gained a national platform when she and Nathan formed the duo Watermark, recording four acclaimed albums before that musical season ended, paving the way for Christy’s solo career. In 2008, the couple moved to Atlanta to become part of Passion City Church where she serves on the worship team with sixstepsrecords labelmates Chris Tomlin and Kristian Stanfill. The following year, Nockels released her acclaimed solo debut, and spent much of the next two years touring with Tomlin and Passion.

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I had the wonderful pleasure of being introduced to this worship artist.  I have listened to it often over the course of the past few weeks and it always lifts my soul and encourages a smile on my face. Go check out the previews on itunes!! And leave a comment below to win a copy of this album! You won't be disappointed!

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If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”

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We will be giving away a digital copy of this album!

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Review & Giveaway: Texas K-9 Unit

Texas K-9 Unit Series Books 1-3: Tracking Justice\Detection Mission\Guard Duty (Available at Amazon)

Love Inspired Suspense authors Shirlee McCoy, Margaret Daley and Sharon Dunn will get your pulse racing with tales of Texas cops and their loyal K-9 dogs tracking down a crime ring. Enjoy three action-packed Texas K-9 Unit romantic suspense novels in one box set! When a boy goes missing from his bedroom, a police detective must assure a desperate single mother that he and his trusty bloodhound will find her son. A woman with amnesia has to rely on an officer and his border collie to stay alive when she can't remember who tried to kill her. An FBI agent is called in to protect a single mother when the rookie K-9 officer witnesses a murder and becomes the killer's target.

About the authors:

Shirlee McCoy

Shirlee McCoy has always loved making up stories. As a child she daydreamed elaborate tales in which she was the heroine — gutsy, strong and invincible. Though she soon grew out of her superhero fantasies, her love for storytelling never diminished. Shirlee knew early that she wanted to write inspirational fiction and began writing her first novel when she was a teenager. Still, it wasn't until her third son was born that she truly began pursuing her dream of being published. Three years later she sold her first book. Now a busy mother of four, Shirlee is a homeschool mom by day and an inspirational author by night. She and her husband and children live in Maryland and share their home with a dog and a guinea pig.

Margaret Daley

Margaret has been writing for over 35 years. She started writing in the late 1970s because she wanted to see if she could put a whole story down on paper. That book is still in the drawer and will never see the light of day. But she was able to finish a book, which was her goal. She loved teaching and working with students with special needs, and recently retired from teaching to write full-time. When she isn't working, she loves to read, travel, and go to lunch and a movie with a friend. She and her husband, Mike, to whom she has been married for over 40 years live in Tulsa. Besides teaching and writing, she is also a mother of one. Her son, Shaun, is married with four daughters.

Sharon Dunn

Sharon Dunn first fell in love with mystery and suspense about the time she read Nancy Drew mysteries in the fifth grade. Her first book in the Ruby Taylor mysteries Romance Rustlers and Thunderbird Thieves was a finalist for the Romantic Times Inspirational Book of the Year. The second book in that series Sassy Cinderella and the Valiant Vigilante was voted Book of the Year by American Christian Fiction Writers. Her hobbies include reading, working out, hiking, trying to find things around the house and making pets out of the dust bunnies under the furniture. Before she started writing, she used to sew. Now she just collects fabric and patterns and fantasizes about projects. After nearly twenty seven years of marriage, Sharon lost her beloved husband in 2014. She lives with her three nearly grown children, two cats and a nervous border collie named Bart.

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So I have to say that I am enjoying this series! I'm halfway done the 2nd book already! I have taken a long break from reading fiction, but quite frankly this is a wonderful break from reality for me! Anyone who enjoys a good romance without the smut that is common in most romances, will enjoy this series.  A little bit of intrigue, a larger bit of romance and a wonderful escape from reality. Join the K-9 Unit of a small Texas town as they solve some crimes and fall in love during the process! Did I already mention that it's CLEAN, no smut or anything?!  I completely appreciate this aspect of these romances. Sometimes, we just need some light reading...even if it keeps you up at night because you simply can't put it down!

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After a prominent senator's son is murdered, Capitol K-9 Unit captain Gavin McCord wants answers. The senator was a mentor to Gavin, and he'll stop at nothing to bring the killer to justice. With his team of elite K-9 cops and his loyal dog, Glory, at his side, Gavin discovers that a child at Cassie Danvers's nearby foster home may have witnessed the murder. He's drawn to the determined and beautiful woman, but she doesn't want him interviewing her traumatized charges. Yet trusting Gavin is the only way to stay one step ahead of the deadly gunman when Cassie becomes a target. 

 

"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

 Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”

Giveaway Time
We will be giving away a book in this series!
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I will draw the blessed winner on March 20th.

Winner of Berenstain Bear Book

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Review & Giveaway: No Longer a Slumdog

About the book:
139 pgs / Forward by Francis Chan
Those with no voice—the suffering children of Asia—tell their stories. And as you listen to them, you share their anguish and rejoice in their triumphs. The whole world seems to stop as you look on.

"You girls stay here. I’m going to get something to drink.” But after a few minutes, the train started moving again, and Mom still wasn’t back! Our hearts were racing. The train kept going faster and faster. Where was Mom?

Hope is growing in the hearts of those who never knew such a thing existed. In this truly gripping narrative, K.P. Yohannan shares their stories— stories of lives transformed, of families learning to love, of entire communities flourishing with new life. Witness as this next great wave of transformation sweeps the nations.

About the author:
Dr. K.P. Yohannan, founder and international director for Gospel of Asia, has authored more than 200 books, including Revolution in World Missions, an international bestseller with more than 3 million copies in print. He is on the board of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), and his Road to Reality radio program airs on more than 900 stations worldwide. He and his wife, Gisela, have two grown children, Daniel and Sarah, who both serve the Lord with their families.

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I must say I thoroughly appreciated this book! It was not an easy read, as it shows you the life  children and adults live within the caste system of India. WOW, and I thought I had it bad when we lived in a motorhome all winter without running water in Canadian winter! Yeah, there's no comparison. You know, God calls us to take care of the orphan and the widow...I kinda lump the poor in with them, I know He has called me to get more involved. This book opened my eyes to ways I CAN help those in Asia, stuck because of a horrible caste system within the Hindu religion. The cry of my heart this year has been, "Father, open my heart and cause me to see others the way You see them." Well, this book definitely came at the right time! I encourage everyone to read it and allow it to challenge them to do more for those in the developing countries.  There is no draw to win this book, it's free for everyone. Prepare for Abba to touch your heart and move you with compassion.

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Review & Giveaway: The Berenstain Bears' Please & Thank You Book

The cherished Bear family is coming to a new generation of toddler and preschool readers.

About the book:
20 pgs / Ages 2+
Stan and Jan Berenstain introduced the first Berenstain Bear books in 1962 and the Bear family celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012! Here the charming and lovable Bear family is once again introducing children to the typical issues and questions that they face every day.
In The Berenstain Bears’ Please & Thank You Book, little readers are introduced to the importance of manners, through gentle reminders given to Brother, Sister, and Honey as they await their milk and cookies. The short story and well-loved characters provide toddlers a perfect introduction to valuable life lessons and routines.

About the author:
Mike Berenstain grew up watching his parents work together to write about and draw these lovable bears. Eventually he started drawing and writing about them too. Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike carries on his parents’ love of creating Berenstain Bear stories from southeastern Pennsylvania, which looks a lot like Bear Country.

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Although I do not have any toddlers in my midst anymore, this was a fun book to read to the kids and they even requested it more than once! A fabulous board book for toddlers, a great reminder to preschoolers and parents alike!! The bear family set great examples on when to say, "please", "thank you" and "your welcome" as well as how to be helpful to one another! Enjoy this tale as you teach your little one important life long skills!

Do you have a little one who would LOVE this book? Enter the giveaway for your very own copy!

"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”

Giveaway Time
We will be giving away a copy of this book!

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I will draw the blessed winner on March 12th

Winner of Team Us

Congrats LaDonna!!! You will receive your book soon!