“Provenance” by Ca..

Posted September 14, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 8 Comments
“Provenance” by Carla Laureano … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along.  About the book…   From two-time RITA Award–winning author Carla Laureano comes a story of romance, transformation, and the beauty of belonging. Los Angeles interior designer and former foster kid Kendall Green is in high […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: You Are No..

Posted September 12, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: You Are Not Alone

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     Life with chronic pain and illness can be very lonely at times, especially since so few people truly understand what you’re going through. However, no one is immune to these feelings. We all want to know that we’re not alone.   […]

“The Heart of Splendid L..

Posted September 10, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 8 Comments
“The Heart of Splendid Lake” by Amy Clipston … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along.  About the book… Bestselling author Amy Clipston transports readers to a picturesque lakeside town in this heartwarming contemporary romance. Brianna is the youngest of the three Porter sisters and the only one who chose to […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: The Lord K..

Posted September 5, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: The Lord Knows Your Name

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.   Years ago, I was at a large publishing conference in a city I’ve never been to before. I heard someone calling my name from down the hall. I couldn’t imagine who would know me. I’d only attended one other conference, and there […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: You Can Fl..

Posted August 29, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain, Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: You Can Flourish Instead of Fear

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     This is a powerful verse. And it’s a reminder that you can flourish instead of fear! In Deuteronomy, God challenged the Israelites, His beloved people, to be strong and courageous. And life with chronic pain and illness certainly takes a lot […]

“The Walnut Creek Wish&#..

Posted August 27, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 10 Comments
“The Walnut Creek Wish” by Wanda E. Brunstetter … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!   If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information.    About the book… Welcome to Walnut Creek, Ohio, where Orley and Lois Troyer own an antique store they call “Memory Keepers.” Though knowledgeable in antiques and their repair, their real talent is in mentoring folks who are hurting […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Worship th..

Posted August 22, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Worship the Lord

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     Life is hard. Ask anyone, and I doubt they’d disagree. And sometimes, you just don’t feel like doing certain things, such as cleaning, going to work, or a host of other things. On occasion, it can even include not feeling like […]

“The Bookseller’s ..

Posted August 17, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
“The Bookseller’s Secret” by Michelle Gable

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday!      The Bookseller’s Secret : A Novel of Nancy Mitford and WWII  Michelle Gable On Sale Date: August 17, 2021 9781525806469 Trade Paperback $16.99 USD 400 pages   About the book… From New York Times bestselling author Michelle Gable comes a dual-narrative set at the famed Heywood Hill Bookshop in […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: You Belong..

Posted August 15, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: You Belong (Romans 8:17)

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     Everyone wants to feel that they belong—to be part of a group and be accepted. Yet, sadly, we all experience situations when that’s not the case.   For many, that time may have been during their teen years, where feeling awkward […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Cry Out to..

Posted August 8, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Cry Out to Jesus (Psalm 3:4)

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.   Over the years, I’ve cried out to the Lord on a number of occasions. When I’m in pain. During anxious or fearful times. In the moments when I’m not sure what else to do or where else to turn, I cry out […]