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ABOUT THE BOOK: King Solomon was wealthy and wise beyond measure. He could-- and did-- have anything he wanted, including many women from many lands. But for all his wisdom, did he or the women in his life ever find what they searched for all of their lives?  In this engrossing Novel, you'll find yourself whisked away to ancient Israel, where you'll meet Solomon and four of the women he loved: Naamah, The Desert Princess. Abishag, The Shepherdess, Siti, The Daughter of a Pharaoh, Nicaula, The Queen of Sheba.  As you experience the world of Solomon through his eyes and the eyes of these women, you'll ask yourself the ultimate questions: Did Solomon's wisdom ultimately benefit him and those he loved... or did it betray them?  MY BOOK REVIEW: The Heart of a King brings you into the Kingdom of Israel in the days of King Solomon. We put into the life of Solomon and four of the prominent women in his life.   1. Naamah the Ammonitess, the mother of Rehoboam (who f

  ABOUT THE BOOK: Some say the great mystery of how one can live in two worlds at once died with Thomas Hunter many years ago. Still, others that the gateway to that greater reality was and is only the stuff of dreams. They are all wrong. Rachelle Matthews, who grew up in the small town of Eden, Utah, discovered just how wrong when she dreamed and awoke in another world. There she learned that she was the 49th Mystic, the prophesied one, tasked with finding five ancient seals before powerful enemies destroy her. If Rachelle succeeds in her quest, peace will reign. If she fails, the world will forever be locked in darkness. In  The 49 th  Mystic , Rachelle found the first three of those five seals through great peril and mind-altering adventure. But two seals remain hidden and the fate of both worlds hangs in their balance. As Rachelle Matthews sits deep in a dungeon, Vlad Smith is just getting started. Thomas Hunter's world is about to be turned inside out. The mystics s

Can Love Thrive in a Village Where Romance is Forbidden? Ann returns to her fictional Harmony Hill Shaker village to share a story of the power of love and the bond of family. Series:   The Shaker Books , Book 8 Publisher:   Revell Publication Year:  April 2019 ASIN:   0800729571 ISBN:   9780800729271 MY BOOK REVIEW Ann H. Gabhart's book "The Refuge" is an inspirational heartwarming book.  You are taken back to 1850s at the Shakers Village of Harmony Hill. Darcie just lost her husband and has a child on its way.  Some of the Shakers greeted her with open arms while others did not. Darcie finds the rules to be very strict and at times unwelcoming. According to the way they live she is full of sin.  Gabhart did her research. I learned things about the Shakers I never knew before. I would call myself a feminist and can't stand knowing their women does all the household chores and have no say in anything. It sickens me know the women can't tell their ow

ABOUT THE BOOK It isn’t within man to guide his own steps—or a woman. Caught between a wagon train and the deep blue sea, Agnes Remington Dalrumple, Remi for short, chooses the overland journey west over crossing the Atlantic with her mother and step-father. She decides to go to California and try to fine the father she’s never known though she’s never been on her own. Thwarted at every turn, almost every effort is dashed until a widower’s thirteen-year-old daughter intervenes on her behalf. How can the headstrong woman place herself under the responsibility of the young girl’s father, a perfect stranger? But if she doesn’t, her journey ends right there in Saint Joseph, Missouri. On the Oregon/California trail, will her pride and independence deter her from the destiny God has prepared for her? Book : Remi     Author : Caryl McAdoo Genre : Christian Historical Romance     Release Date:  May 3, 2019 MY BOOK REVIEW Historical fictions are one of my favorite type of boo

SYNOPSIS Genre: “Science Faction” - science fiction, action and adventure with fact-based science, theories and mythology IN ALMOST EVERY BELIEF SYSTEM ON EARTH, there exists a single unifying mythos: thousands of years ago a great flood devastated the Earth’s inhabitants. From the ruins of this cataclysm, a race of beings emerged from the sea bestowing knowledge and culture upon humanity, saving us from our selfish drive toward extinction. Some say this race were “ancient aliens” who came to assist our evolution. But what if they weren’t alien at all? What if they evolved right here on Earth, alongside humans . . . and they are still here? And, what if the World’s governments already know? *** Kelly Graham is a narcissistic self-assured freelance photographer specializing in underwater assignments. While on a project in the Amazon with his best friend, Chris D'Souza, a mysterious and beautiful government official, Freya Nilsson, enters Kelly’s life and turns it

Broadway Grand Rapids always brings some amazing musicals to Western Michigan. On Saturday, May 4, 2019, I saw the touring company of  Waitress the Musical .  A Tony Award Nominated musical with original music and lyrics by 7--Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (known for "The Love Song" and "Brave).  Waitress the Musical  is based on the 2007 film starring Kurt Russell.  Book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson ("I am Sam") and directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus ("Pippin", "Finding Neverland").  It is a story about Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky abusive marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as "The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie"  and "Betrayed By My Eggs Pie". When a baking contest in a nearby county-- and satisfying encounter with someone new -- show Jenna a chance at a fres