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Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig

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second chance romance

What’d I Love Best about This Second-Chance Romance?

It wasn't in my planner.  Confused, I looked at the reminder again, stared at my planner again, and blinked. Again.  I knew I'd reviewed the book already. Over a month ago--maybe two. No... at least two. I didn't think I was even home for good when I did it.  In fact, I knew where the book was.  Continue Reading

Indebted Review

3 Excellent Reasons This Belongs on Your TBR List

"How can you say that someone should read a book that you don't like?" Once again, I tried to explain what I meant.  "I didn't say I didn't like the book. There's some great stuff in there.  I just have issues with some of the writing." The conversation has happened more than once in my life, Continue Reading

Denly Debut Kathleen Denly

When You Dance, Who Is Leading, Anyway?

The synopsis beckoned with the wheedling crook of one practiced in the art of reeling others in. California?  19th century?  It wasn't like I had a whole series planned about that era—even one in print already.  So, of course, I had to read it. Right? But I couldn't find it. See, I was Continue Reading

The Duke's Refuge -- Who Is Your Refuge When All Goes Wrong?

Who Is Your Refuge When All Goes Wrong?

Research rabbit holes.  I’d found myself in another one.  This time, instead of how to poison someone without using known poisons, I’d somehow ended up with an article on historical opinions on children’s clothing.  Long dresses vs. short dresses. Long pants vs. short pants.  And short dresses vs. Continue Reading

Isn't It Amazing How God Is in the Tiniest Details?

Isn’t It Amazing How God Is in the Tiniest Details?

I remember the moment with perfect clarity. My room was a hopeless mess, but one great thing about talking to people on the phone... Wait.  I need to correct that.  The only great thing about talking to people on the phone is that you can put the phone on speaker (if yours has that capability, Continue Reading

Is Above the Fold Really the Best Place to Be?

Is Above the Fold Really the Best Place to Be?

“I found a picture.” Okay, so I should point out that I can’t remember who I said this to. Was it my friend? My launch team? In my Reader Group? Whoever I said it to wasn’t surprised. But I couldn’t stop talking about it. “Can’t you see it? She could be Madeline’s daughter—a reporter. But with Continue Reading

What Happened when King met the King of Kings

What Happened When King Met the King of Kings?

Did you know that sometimes I have to be talked into requesting a review copy?  Sometimes the call goes out for a book and I think, "Yeah... not for me."  But someone says, "Give it a chance." And eventually, I get talked into it. When King Here came up for review, I passed.  The cover looked Continue Reading

A House with Holes

An Unusual Way to Examine What Makes a Great Marriage

I'll admit, I winced when I called my husband to tell him that Mom was moving home with me. It wasn't that he'd object to her presence, but it would only take a few seconds for him to realize what it meant. We live in a three-bedroom, one bath, 1100 sq. ft. home.  When you leave our living room, Continue Reading

Fire Women

Just What’s So Great about Sex?

I often read my review books at Denny's.  Late at night, between the late dinner and bar rushes, the restaurant is often quiet.  Perfect for reading.  Last night, I had two books to read.  The first I read on Kindle, but the second was a paperback. One of the employees asked what I was Continue Reading

3 Awkward Reasons Why I Avoided This Review

3 Awkward Reasons Why I Avoided This Review

"The book holds so much promise!" "Good one." I blinked.  "Huh?" She eyed me with a twinkle I've seen all my life.  "The title. It fits the title." Insert groan here. Still, jokes aside, I still had no idea how to review a book that didn't quite meet my hopes and expectations but that Continue Reading

8 Great Things I Can’t Help with on the Reading Challenge

WHEW!  After finishing the latest installment of Cassie, I thought I'd take a "short break" and create that list I promised in the Reading Challenge blog post. It took forever.  I should be going home, but I'm determined to do a couple of things first, so I'm working hard over here... on this post.  Continue Reading

2020 dhristian fiction reading challenge

Yeah, Baby! It’s Time for a New Reading Challenge

“Does anyone know a book that has more than six words in the title?” Look, it was the last week of the year. I should have known why someone would ask the question.  I didn’t.  However, a few cool answers came, including a super-cool sounding book that I’ve got to read.  Check it out: The Curious Continue Reading

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The fabulous @ChristaDelSorbo has narrated many of The fabulous @ChristaDelSorbo has narrated many of my books, including The Last Gasp--a mystery set in 1920s Hollywood and with a Cinderella twist.
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Sometimes, I fall in love with a character in my b Sometimes, I fall in love with a character in my books. Someone like Lewis in The Lights of New Cheltenham or Rory in Not a Word. But... in Twice Sold Tales, I fell in love with a cast of characters.  Harper the store owner, Noah the single-dad just learning how to be one, Bennie, the adorable ballet-loving little boy... and Mrs. Klair. Oh, how I loved Mrs. Klair.
I also love the town of Red Wing, Minnesota.  I infused as much of it as I could into the book--places to eat and explore, people I love dearly (family!), and the feel of a small town inside a modest city along Lake Pepin (of Laura Ingalls fame). I also learned that there is actually a lake monster there!  Pepi!  You wont want to miss him!
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FINALLY!!! Soooo excited. Halfway throug Mrs Poll FINALLY!!! Soooo excited.  Halfway throug Mrs Pollifax!. Do I finish and then start (it's a reread) or start right in???
Eeep!!!
@sherlockandlucy ThankYou!!!
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Part of the Westward Home & Hearts Mail-Order Brid Part of the Westward Home & Hearts Mail-Order Brides series, Penelope's Pursuit is on sale for $0.99 to celebrate six years of mail-order bride novels and novellas. Penelope is a bit different from most stories. It shows the potentially dangerous side without being too heavy. Check out the Facebook group for more books on sale by the series' authors!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0921KHWBV
#ChristianHistoricalFiction
#ChristFic
#Kindle99
#KindleUnlimited
Helen is back, and things are getting dicey. And y Helen is back, and things are getting dicey.
And yeah, Mark. How close do you have to keep your enemies?
#ChristianSuspense
#ChristFic
#TheAgencyFiles 
#Take Cover 
#AmWriting
Sometimes, I fall in love with a character in my b Sometimes, I fall in love with a character in my books. Someone like Lewis in The Lights of New Cheltenham or Rory in Not a Word. But... in Twice Sold Tales, I fell in love with a cast of characters.  Harper the store owner, Noah the single-dad just learning how to be one, Bennie, the adorable ballet-loving little boy... and Mrs. Klair. Oh, how I loved Mrs. Klair.
I also love the town of Red Wing, Minnesota.  I infused as much of it as I could into the book--places to eat and explore, people I love dearly (family!), and the feel of a small town inside a modest city along Lake Pepin (of Laura Ingalls fame). I also learned that there is actually a lake monster there!  Pepi!  You wont want to miss him!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLKCDYKR
#BookishBooks
#Bookstrings
#ChristFic
#KindleUnlimited
Part of the Westward Home & Hearts Mail-Order Brid Part of the Westward Home & Hearts Mail-Order Brides series, Penelope's Pursuit is on sale for $0.99 to celebrate six years of mail-order bride novels and novellas. Penelope is a bit different from most stories. It shows the potentially dangerous side without being too heavy. Check out the Facebook group for more books on sale by the series' authors!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0921KHWBV
#ChristianHistoricalFiction
#ChristFic
#Kindle99
#KindleUnlimited
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