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Friday, August 28, 2015

Too Blessed To Be Stressed Cookbook by Debora M. Coty - my review

To Blessed to be Stressed Cookbook by Debora M. Coty is chock-full of great recipes that I can't wait to try out! Divided into four categories - Time Wise, Soul-Fed, Heart Healthy, and Company Happy with each section full of wonderful and EASY sounding recipes.


Time-Wise contains a recipe for Impossible Meat Pie which doesn't sound so impossible at all, can't wait to try this one pan dish.
In Soul-Fed there are several as well that sound so good - such as Pineapple Comfort Food. Who doesn't like comfort food? Or perhaps Apple Fries , and using one of my favorite fruits,Blueberry Delight!
Heart-Healthy contains recipes such as, Zippity-do-da Coleslaw and a Keep You Full Breakfast Bowl.
You will find plenty of recipes to keep your company happy in Company-Happy , with recipes such as Classy Ham Roll-Ups, Pit Stop Pie, and Just Shoot Me Snickers Cake.

I loved reading through this cookbook, and enjoyed the names of some of these recipes. Not sure what I want to try first, so many sounded yummy!  With Bible verses and chuckle breaks throughout leaving you with the feeling you are in a friend's kitchen sharing recipes, jokes and more.

I highly recommend this cookbook to anyone who, likes to read cookbooks, or likes to cook,  needs EASY, and FAST recipes. Recipes with blessings added in, you can't go wrong! Look for this cookbook on November 1, 2015 (just in time for the holidays)

I received an ARC (advanced reader's copy) of this book from Barbour Publishing and NetGallery in exchange for my honest review.










Saturday, August 15, 2015

Silver Linings by Debbie Macomber - my review

Silver Linings: A Rose Harbor Novel by Debbie Macomber is an excellent read! Kept me on pins and needles, now I am anxiously waiting for the next book in this series!

So many surprises in this book, from seeing some of the characters of Starry Night put in an appearance, to meeting new characters to love and cheer on. I was excited when I saw and recognized them.  A heartwarming story full of love, forgiveness, and second chances, as we are taken back to Cedar Cove.

This is the 4th book in the Rose Harbor series, but could be read as a stand-alone, as the author does a fabulous job catching us up on what is happening. This series always leaves me wanting to visit this bed and breakfast in Cedar Cove (fictitious place).

Jo Marie is left heartbroken as handyman Mark leaves town.  Coco and Katie come to stay the weekend, as they plan on attending their 10 year high school reunion. Both Coco and Katie have special reasons, wrongs they would like to correct, for attending this reunion.

I am a HUGE Debbie Macomber fan and will be watching for the next book in this series. This is not one you want to miss reading, especially if you are a fan.

I received an ARC (advanced reader's copy) of this book from LibraryThing in exchange for my honest review.








Tuesday, August 11, 2015

The Photograph by Beverly Lewis - my review

The Photograph by Beverly Lewis is an awesome read full of twists and turns.

Three young sisters, whose parents are recently deceased, must make decisions about their futures. Their four older brothers are all married with families of their own.  The youngest, Menno, has inherited the family farm, and lets the three sisters know he plans to move his family into the home. There isn't enough room for everyone so they will have to make plans for their futures.

Frona the oldest sister, is a worrier, always trying to look out for for her younger sisters. A position that an oldest often takes (speaking from experience).

The youngest sister Lily, decides to leave and become fancy. Which shakes everyone in her family as well as the community up, as they try to find her.

And the middle sister, Eva Esch, who dreams of being in love with whoever her future husband might be.  Eva has a candy store that her father built for her, scared it will no longer be in her future as her brother takes over the family farm.

Jed Stutzman, a buggy maker from Ohio, who shows up in Eden Valley, finds a photo of a beautiful young Amish woman stuck in a book, along with personal notes. Eva feels drawn to this handsome young stranger.

An enjoyable read as you visit Eden Valley, meet the Esch sisters and follow along with the troubles of their lives.  I enjoyed this book as much I do all of Beverly Lewis's books. Look for it on September 8, 2015

I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) from LibraryThing in exchange for my honest review.





Wednesday, August 5, 2015

The Gift by Wanda F. Brunstetter - my review

The Gift by Wanda F. Brunstetter is the second book in the Prairie State Friend series, (The Decision is #1) , but is also a great stand-alone book. I didn't read the first book in the series and had no problem with following along in this one. Although now I want to go back and read The Decision.

I learned a few things about Leah's passions, hummingbirds and reflexology. Was interesting to read and learn about. Leah decides to take Adam up on his proposal of marriage to help him raise his 3 nieces, even though it will be a marriage in name only or will it?


The Gift is an awesome story with love, forgiveness,acceptance, and tolerance for others. The end of the book left me wanting more! Will Adam forgive Cora? Or will Cora and Jared move back to Chicago? Will Adam and Leah have a baby of their own to add to their family? I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series to see how these characters stories play out.

I received an ARC from Barbour Publishing and NetGallery in exchange for my honest review