Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin

1940 Denmark. Exquisite. So hard to put down. Never doubt, Sarah Sundin can write. You know you're engrossed when you start praying for the characters. Who lived 83 years ago.

Amazing story of Else, a physicist, and Hemming, who is disguised as a shipworker. They both end up doing resistance work and it's all so beautifully entwined and interesting. And dangerous. And meltingly romantic. Gosh I hate to leave them, wish to hear more as their lives go on. The rescue of the Danish Jews is one of the most astonishing and inspiring stories to come out of World War II. The Danes outspokenly refused to allow the oppression of other human beings— and acted on that principle. Neither Else nor Hemming are Jews, but they both sacrifice to save all whom they can. Their resistance must be kept secret for their safety and that of friends and family. Definitely a must read. And leave extra time. Always beautiful covers too.

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His Only Son movie trailer

Looks like an interesting rendition of the story of Abraham, Sarah and Isaac, God's gifts and sacrifices.

Remember Abraham and Sarah are older people. Sarah was 90 when she had Isaac, so this son was even more rare and precious to them. Then God commanded Abraham to take Isaac up on a mountain and make him a sacrifice.

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo2V5CQMuJw

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Synopsis:
His Only Son recounts one of the most controversial moments in the Old Testament—when Abraham was commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised—the son he must now lay upon the altar.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli

Just knowing who is in this makes it special, but it looks like the photography and telling of the story are spectacular.

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Short Synopsis:
Combining world-class musical performances with intimate conversations across the awe-inspiring Italian countryside, THE JOURNEY: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli is an exploration of moments that define us, songs that inspire us, and relationships that connect us to what matters most in life.

Join in a sacred pilgrimage of hope, beauty, and song with this special theatrical event opening on Palm Sunday and continuing through Holy Week: April 2, 3, 4 & 6. In addition to Bocelli, you’ll hear Michael W. Smith, Tori Kelly, Tauren Wells, TAYA, and many others in amazing musical performances across majestic locations. Get your tickets at TheJourney.movie.

Link to the trailer here: (128) The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli | Official Trailer - YouTube

The Last Chance Cowboy by Jody Hedlund

Wonderful story. When we and our lives are broken into pieces, God can put them all back together for us, even better than before. We've all made some wrong choices and done things we wish we hadn't. Dylan had done so but found his way and was now proving himself a changed man. Then Catherine came into his life. He did what he thought was right, prayerfully following God's path. Catherine was swept up in so many things, running from her family and some criminals in her home city. It all makes for a fabulous package, a book that's hard to put down, wanting to know how it will turn out. Excellent read.

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Saturday, March 4, 2023

Honor’s Mountain Promise

Aaron and Katie have each gone through some tough times and learned from them. Their journey together after Katies wagon ride crashes is especially tough for both of them, but they get to know each other and help each other through especially trying ordeals that change both their lives.

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About the Book

Book: Honor’s Mountain Promise

Author: Misty M. Beller

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: March 5, 2023

They both need a new start, but this looks nothing like either of them planned.

Aaron Long never expected his life to turn out this way—finally on the right side of the law, but with a bum leg and driving a freight wagon through the wild Rocky Mountains. The only excitement left in his days is his newfound faith. But in the midst of an urgent deliver to settlers fort, the last thing he expects is to discover a woman great with child who pleads for him to take her back to Fort Benton—the opposite direction from Settler’s Fort. He can’t leave her, but he also can’t take her where she wants to go.

Katie Barlowe rarely had a say in how her life would go, not even when she married the successful businessman her parents selected for her. Nor when he brought her all the way ut to the Montana Territory to start a ranch in these breathtaking and treacherous mountains. She’s a widow now and determined to take control of her future and that of the new life growing inside her. To do so, she must get back to civilization—before the babe is born. When she finally finds a freighter who will take her the first leg of her journey east, all seems to be finally falling into place. Until her transporter is killed and she’s faced with a stranger who will only agree to take her to a little mining town far from Fort Benton and the steamship to carry her home.

When Aaron and Katie set out through the mountain winter, the journey ahead will change their lives more than they could have known.

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About the Author

Misty M. Beller is a USA Today bestselling author of romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love.

Raised on a farm and surrounded by family, Misty developed her love for horses, history, and adventure. These days, her husband and children provide fresh adventure every day, keeping her both grounded and crazy.

Misty’s passion is to create inspiring Christian fiction infused with the grandeur of the mountains, writing historical romance that displays God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.

Sharing her stories with readers is a dream come true for Misty. She writes from her country home in South Carolina and escapes to the mountains any chance she gets.

More from Misty

When the Other Brother Finally Gets His Story

Have you ever read a series that needed just one more book? A significant side character needed their story told?

That’s been the case with my Hearts of Montana series for two years now! I thought I’d wrapped up the series with book 3, Faith’s Mountain Home, which features Nate and Laura as they unravel the mystery around a cave near their Montana frontier town. Nate’s twin brother Aaron played a strong part in that story—and not always as one of the good guys. He was recovering from a gunshot wound that shattered his thighbone, and Laura (the heroine) was his nurse and chief physical therapy sergeant. In those dark days during his recovery, Aaron made some poor choices and definitely wasn’t the best version of himself.

By the end of Faith’s Mountain Home, Aaron saw the change in his twin brother Nate and how his new faith made him different—a better man. In one of the last scenes, Aaron apologizes to Laura for how he’s made her job harder when she was trying so hard to help him. We even get a ray of hope that Aaron might be opening himself up to God’s redeeming power.

Ever since that book released, readers and I have both been looking for Aaron’s story! The book where he finds his own leading lady and becomes the man God created him to be (but not without major obstacles along the way!)

Even if you haven’t read the other books in the series, I think you’ll love Aaron’s story in Honor’s Mountain Promise as much as I did.

Praying blessings for you!

Misty

Blog Stops

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 1

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 1

Texas Book-aholic, March 2

deb’s Book Review, March 3

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 4

Books You Can Feel Good About, March 4

Splashes of Joy, March 5

Cover Lover Book Review, March 5

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 6

Pause for Tales, March 6

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, March 7

Connie’s History Classroom, March 7

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 8

Through the Fire Blogs, March 9

Holly’s Book Corner, March 9

Blossoms and Blessings, March 10

Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 11

For Him and My Family, March 12

Christina’s Corner, March 12

Betti Mace, March 13

Mary Hake, March 13

Jeanette’s Thoughts, March 14

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Misty is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Friday, February 24, 2023

A Match in the Making by Jen Turano

Hold on to your hats! As always one of the most hilarious books you'll read. And so, so touching, heartrending, full of wisdom. We don't always realize the path we take is sending us in exactly the right direction. Gwendolyn needs a break from travelling and being a companion for her cousin, so she decides to be an assistant matchmaker in a resort area where the 400 go. She's pushed to find matches for society people that she doesn't like and who shun her, even though her family is as good as theirs. She's not doing it for the money. She meets a lot of people - you may need to keep a pad and pencil nearby to keep them all straight by the way. She always sees right through situations and knows exactly the right thing to do and say to straighten others out. Jen's typical madcap story that will keep you riveted to the wonderfully satisfying end. The chaos may not let you relax, but you'll surely get completely lost in it!! Another keeper.

I received this book free from the author, publisher and NetGalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

The Undercover Secretary by Ellie Midwood

BASED ON A TRUE STORY, AN UNPUTDOWNABLE AND HEARTBREAKING WORLD WAR TWO NOVEL

1933 to 1946. This one leaves a scar. It's impossible not to feel torn apart for Dora. An amazing strong, brave woman who learned how to put on a different skin and blend in as needed, while uncovering information with her photographic mind. What a rough road. But she made a big difference in winning the war, at a huge personal cost. Hard to put down. Excellent writing. Clean told.

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