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So This Is Love by Laura Hile Book Review and Giveaway

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ABOUT THE BOOK: “I am not romantic, you know. I never was.” Newly escaped from a loathsome engagement of convenience, Charlotte Lucas has no interest in romance. More than ever, she is convinced that no man would—or could—love her. As a companion to an aging aunt, Charlotte’s new life is as predictable as it is circumspect. But then she is rescued from a robbery by her uncle’s heir, a masterful man who is disastrously handsome. Why has he remained as a guest in the house? Why is he so determined to draw Charlotte out and make her talk? And what of his invitation to visit his home by the sea? Romance is not on the chart for Captain Jack Blunt. Never again will he be played for that kind of fool! He is ashore only to heal from an injury and see to business, nothing more. And yet the pointed disinterest of his cousin’s pert niece is intriguing. She is forthright, refreshingly honest—and altogether lovely. She will make a fine wife for one of his officers. But not, of course, for him. So T

The Edge of Belonging by Amanda Cox - My Book Review

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ABOUT THE BOOK When Ivy Rose returns to her hometown to oversee an estate sale, she soon discovers that her grandmother left behind more than trinkets and photo frames --- she provided a path to the truth behind Ivy's adoption. Shocked, Ivy seeks clues to her past, but a key piece to the mystery is missing Twenty-four years earlier, Harvey James finds an abandoned newborn who gives him a sense of human connection for the first time in his life. His desire to care for the baby runs up against the stark fact that he is homeless. When he becomes entwined with two people seeking to help him find his way, Harvey knows he must keep the baby a secret or risk losing the only person he's ever loved. In this dual-time story from debut novelist Amanda Cox, the truth--both the search for it and the desire to keep it from others--takes center stage as Ivy and Harvey grapple with love, loss, and letting go. MY BOOK REVIEW "The Edge of Belonging" by Amanda Cox is such a heartwarming

Grand Rapids Is A Great City - Riots turn to Art

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All of the businesses that were boarded up from the riots and looting have turned to beauty. A bunch of people turned to Art to get their message and feelings out. Art is powerful. These are beautiful. if you don't feel something from these then keep looking at them because these are powerful pieces. Black Lives do Matter.  My prayers go out to all families who have been wronged by the police.  Rest in Peace George Floyd This is a tough time. If you are struggling with emotions and thoughts don't hesitate to call or text the suicide hotline to talk to someone.  Here are some of the photos I felt a lot of emotions from:

Leaving Texas by Caryl McAdoo Book Review and Giveaway

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About the Book I know the plans I have for you, plans for good, not evil. Cruel is the illusion of love. Robbed of her true love by his mean-spirited mother, Charity is given no choice but to leave Texas and follow her Prince Charming to the Golden State. Instantly attracted to her, Morgan agrees to help the young beauty on her journey, but where all other ladies paled after first blush, his initial fascination only deepens with every turn of the wagon’s wheels. Though obvious to all those around the two—how perfect Morgan and Charity were for each other—will the hard-headed, strong-willed daughter of Liberty O’Neal Harrell ever realize it?    B ook:   Leaving Texas Caryl McAdoo Author:  Caryl McAdoo Genre:   Christian Historical Romance Release Date:  January 2, 2020 MY BOOK REVIEW If you are looking for a heartwarming and blast from the past story than “Leaving Texas” is your book.  We are taken into Charity’s journal traveling from Texas to San