Book Review: Song of My Heart by Kim Vogel Sawyer

Sadie Wagner has the perfect opportunity. When her stepfather is horrifically wounded, she must figure out some way to earn money for her family’s support.  When she receives a letter with a job offer from her favorite cousin, Sid, she decides to take a job as a clerk in Goldtree, Kansas. When she is forced into more than she bargained for at work, as well as starting to fall for the ruggedly handsome sheriff, she questions if it was really God’s will for her to be in this small, cute town. When she accidentally discovers illegal activity, she must choose whether to do what is right, or forsake all hopes of supporting her family.

I ♥

·         The characters. As always, Kim Vogel Sawyer does not disappoint.

·         The plot.  So that I do not give it away, I’ll just say I loved it immensely.

·         Thad Mckane. Yup.

·         The detail. Kim is fantastic at building detail. Really.

I didn’t ♥

·         Actually, there was nothing about the actual story I disliked. Just at the end I had a little confusion about a certain gunshot.

Overall

I would say this book is a fantastic read for anyone who likes historical fiction. The setting of the story takes place in an area reminiscent of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (one of my favorite shows) I would say a perfect book for ages 15+. This would be a perfect book for your to-read list!

Bethany House Publishers gave me this book for free in exchange for an honest review.

Book Review: The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck

The Thickening Plot

Life is good for Charlotte. She is the owner of a chic, modern bridal salon in Birmingham, Alabama she is engaged to an awesome man, and she is certain she will find the perfect dress for her wedding. It is smooth sailing until she purchases a hundred year old trunk, with the lock on front welded shut. Her curiosity piqued, she goes to great lengths to find out the mysterious history behind the lovely wedding dress the trunk contains. Through her journey, she begins to discover more about herself, and doubt her upcoming wedding. In the end, she must find out the truth of her beautiful heritage.

I ♥

·        The multiple stories woven into the book. Each one was so unique, yet so very similar.

·        The characters. I love it when the character seems like a friend.

·        The detail. Just the way the author described the dress, and the way she described the characters. It is a true art.

I Didn’t ♥

·        A couple romantic paragraphs. Not awful, but something for parents to be wary of.

·        The beginning was a bit slow, not unbearably, but it takes a minute to get into the book.

Overall

This book is worth your time. The perfect book for an airplane ride, or a road trip. This book would also be fun to give at a bridal shower, or as a party favor at a bridal shower. I would say this book is worth your money.

This book was given to me for free by Booksneeze, in exchange for this honest review

Book Review: Praying for your future husband

  

What would you do if someone knew *exactly* who your future husband is? What if you could pray for their well being and safety? The good news is, you can! Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer share information vital to a successful marriage. Before. it. starts. with numerous prayers, discussion questions, real-life tales of women who have prayed for their future husband, and plenty of truth-bringing scripture, this book is perfect for graduation presents, group discussions, and to read on your own! This book is beautifully written, and just as  beautifully designed!

   I know of one word that states my feelings on this book. Wow. Say that backwards. Wow. This was an incredibly amazing book. What stood out to me, is how they shared their opposite-yet-similar love stories, and were so very down to earth. They also maintained  a very practical application of the prayers, and encouraged the nurturing of a beautiful romance with God, the creator and lover of our souls. Overall, I believe that every single girl should read this prior to going into a dating/courting relationship.


P.S. Waterbrook Multonohmah gave me a free copy to review HONESTLY :)