Reviewing A REFUGE ASSURED by Jocelyn Green

This was my first book by Jocelyn Green that I have reviewed, and found it very interesting.
   The author tells how a ‘real’ French child had been ‘kidnapped’ and she based her current story with that as the background..  It was very interesting following her path for the characters in this story.
   I loved the suspense in the story an the glimmers of romance until the final ending/beginning.  She also has a list of comments at the end to encourage conversations about the characters.
   The book was very interesting .
   I received a copy of this book for review without any restrictions as to my opinion.

I would highly recommend the book especially for ‘history’ lovers.
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Reviewing THE AWAKENING OF HK DERRYBERRY by Jim Bradford

This will be a SHORT review, because all the favorable words invented apply to this book. It is great.
 
I had a hard time putting it down, and when it says it will change your life forever?  It does.
   Even the part.... where HK says to Alan Jackson, "I'm very famous"
        Or where he tells people "I'm the worlds best blind pilot"....
             Or when Mr. Bradford [as HK teaches us to call him] says, ""wondered if God had...allowed to visualize Earths majestic beauty below and the enormity of the heavens above."

You can't put this book or review down without saying ...
    "I love you too, HK"
             But
     "Sometimes he thinks he's the normal one."


Beverly Kelly
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Reviewing DAUNTLESS by Dina L. Sleman

Reviewing DAUNTLESS by Dina L. Sleman
    This is book one of her series, and it was enjoyable. Looking forward to the other books in the series, even though this is 'complete' in itself.   The cover is fitting for the subject...introducing a female Robin Hood... or, as she calls him in the book, Robyn of the Hoyd.  Enjoyed the prose she uses to tell the tale; it will instantly grab you and put you into the 1216 British time period.
     She makes a beautiful statement in the book, 'if good men will not stand against injustice, then we have no hope.'  The children are delightful, and enjoyed the 'sunshine men' and the miraculous healing in the story.  While the heroin is only 17, I believe all ages will enjoy the story and the time period it involves.  Two heroes  become friends, equally charming, handsome and good but only one gets the girl, which of course will lead to more stories in the series.
   I received this book free from Bethany/Baker publishers for my honest review.

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Reviewing SABOTAGED by Dani Pettrey

Reviewing SABOTAGED by Dani Pettrey
  This book will grab you on the first page, and it will be hard to put down...this is #5 in a series, but I had read none of the first 4, and was still caught up immediately in the story. The author does an excellent job of 'making sense' of the characters, and by the end, I wanted to read the first books in the series, yet felt this one book was complete in itself.
   You will love the characters, and throughout the book when Jake has an engagement ring in his pocket but the 'perfect' time hasn't occurred for him to 'take a knee' ... you will be surprised when he does.  LOVE the romance in the story, and the putting together of Reef and Kirra  ... perfect timing.  The mystery, suspense and drama in Alaska is perfect.  It covers many subjects in good taste--rape and coping with the emotions; mole in the ranks, pipeline vs environmentalists and mineral rights powers all woven together.  At one point you will ask yourself if you have any friends, relatives, acquaintances you need to witness to because none of us is guaranteed another 'tomorrow.' 
   My knowledge may be small, but in WI we do call it a snowmobile, but what we have seen of Alaskan equipment, I believe they are called 'snow-machines' there...  but... who cares in such a good story!
   I received this book free from the publishers for a non-biased review. I hope this helps others.  

BevK
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Reviewing STEADFAST HEART by Tracie Peterson

Reviewing STEADFAST HEART by Tracie Peterson: This is book one of the Brides of Seattle series.
    This book has a beautiful cover, and quite humorous.  It is written in the 1888 time period, and begins with several "God rest his soul" followed by "amen" -- to give you a feel of the setting and tone of the story.  I also picked out some attitudes that apparently were present then, like "they were women and as such were weak and inconsistent" ... "God Himself knew that men and women did not think alike."  These attitudes are carried through the story as it portrays the social etiquette in that time period. The morality of those days is very refreshing.
    The author uses some words not often heard today i.e. plethora, Mugwump and purgative, and Skid Road vs skid row.
    There is a beautiful witness of how to become a 'real' Christian and live the life Jesus expects us to live.  She makes a  good statement of  'a lot of folks worry about the whys of life rather than the who."  Also when she says 'people pray more around religious holidays'!
    While the author brings in murders, deceptions and mystery, I didn't feel they were tied together or completed by the end of the book.  For me, it was not a page-turner, although it was 'interesting.' I guess I came away from it disappointed; it started out great but lost it at the end by not tying up loose ends.
    I was given this book free to review from Bethany-Baker Publishing, without restriction as to my comments. 

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Reviewing TRIED & TRUE by Mary Connealy

Reviewing TRIED & TRUE by Mary Connealy
   This is Book One of a new series which is called Wild at Heart... and it lives up to the author's humor in previous novels.  It is hard to put down as you follow the three 'sisters' as they attempt to 'pass as men' in the 1860's... What the author says in the beginning sounded very much like someone I know... she is afraid of heights, gets out of work by "not knowing how" or being too slow, and no good at crafts. Hmmm ... but as you follow the characters through the story, you will catch yourself smiling often.  The set-up is good for books to follow in the series, and you'll look forward to them as well.
   I received this book free for review from Bethany-Baker Publishing without any restrictions as to my opinion.  I would highly recommend this book for all ages.

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BevK
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Reviewing LIFE ANIMATED by Ron Suskind

Reviewing LIFE ANIMATED by Ron Suskind

    This touching story of a family's struggle to understand what is happening with their young son, Owen, who suddenly stops talking or communicating any way with his brother who is 3 years older than him, and his parents.  Suddenly, nothing.  When the lad was 'normal' in every way.
    This book will hit deeply at your heart.  I was struck by the tremendous struggles, hopelessness of the 'opinions' the parents were receiving, and the cost of them.  But, they didn't quit.  When they have their first break-through with Owen and realize how he was trying to communicate with them, things finally begin to move, but still, I felt people were not encouraging.
   This helped 'me' in trying to relate to people who may appear 'different', when 'inside' we are all alike.  It is refreshing to read how the family used the Disney characters in such a beneficial way, and now their son is a functioning adult.
   We saw an interview with the author on the news and were amazed at what the Lord used to help the parents 'reach' their son.  I highly recommend everyone reading this book; whether you are working with autism or not, you will have your horizons expanded.  You will shed tears too.

BevK
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