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This was one of the very first Inspirational books that I ever read! It really got me started on the genre!

"Angels Watching Over Me" Shenandoah Sisters #1  by Michael Phillips



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Spotlight: "When Love Calls"

"When Love Calls"
by Lorna Seilstad
Publisher: Revell
Source: received from publisher
Release Date: May 1, 2013

The following description is from goodreads.com:

Hannah Gregory is good at many things, but that list doesn’t include following rules. So when she is forced to apply for a job as a telephone switchboard operator to support her two sisters, she knows it won’t be easy. “Hello Girls” must conduct themselves according to strict-and often bewildering-rules. No talking to the other girls. No chatting with callers. No blowing your nose without first raising your hand. And absolutely no consorting with gentlemen while in training.
Meanwhile, young lawyer Lincoln Cole finds himself in the unfortunate position of having to enforce the bank’s eviction of the three Gregory girls from their parents’ home. He tries to soften the blow by supporting them in small ways as they settle into another home. But fiery Hannah refuses his overtures and insists on paying back every cent of his charity.
When one of Hannah’s friends finds himself on the wrong side of a jail cell, Hannah is forced to look to Lincoln for help. Will it be her chance to return to her dreams of studying law? And could she be falling in love?

Author Bio (from the publicist)

A history buff, antique collector, and freelance graphic designer, Lorna Seilstad is the author of Making Waves, A Great Catch, and The Ride of Her Life. A former high school English and journalism teacher, she has won several online writing contests and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers. Lorna lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with her husband. Find out more at www.lornaseilstad.com.

If you think this book sounds great, check out my review of the author's previous book (which I LOVED):

My Review: "The Ride of Her Life" by Lorna Seilstad


Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publicist/publisher in exchange for a blog post.

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"As You Wish" Review

"As You Wish"
by Eloisa James

Publisher: Avon
Release Date: March 26, 2013
Source: sent by publisher

My Rating: 4 of 5 Stars

Summary from goodreads.com:
 From New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James come two stunningly sensual stories in which gentlemen who rule the waves learn that true danger lies not on the high seas, but in the mistakes that can break a heart…and ruin a life forever.

With This Kiss

Lady Grace Ryburn is in love with a dashing young lieutenant, Colin Barry, but she turns away, thinking that Colin is in love with her sister.

Should Colin throw propriety to the winds, imitate his pirate father, and simply take what he most desires?

Seduced by a Pirate

After years at sea, Sir Griffin Barry comes home to claim his wife. But is Phoebe his wife, if their marriage was never consummated?

As an infamous pirate, Griffin claimed and kept gold and jewels… but this is one treasure that will not be so easy to capture.


As You Wish is a special collection in Eloisa's Fairy Tales that pairs a novella previously published electronically, Seduced by a Pirate, with a brand new, longer story, With this Kiss.

My Review:

Who can resist a story about pirates? Not me! I liked the first story, "Seduced by a Pirate" a lot more than the previous companion novel, "The Ugly Duchess." I much preferred Griffin, the hero in this story, over his best friend, James in "The Ugly Duchess." There were still themes of infidelity in this story, but I tried to give the benefit of the doubt since Griffin and Phoebe were only married (and knew each other!) for only one day before they were separated from each other.

While "Seduced by a Pirate" was enjoyable, the real gem in this book is "With this Kiss." First released as three e-novellas, the build up and cliffhangers at the end of the three parts is amazing! It was so much fun to read because of this format. I can imagine it was difficult to get to the end of each part and have to wait for the next ebook to be released! But with the paperback version, you get to read all three parts at one time. Still, the anticipation was great here too.

Main Characters: 4/5
Supporting Characters: 4/5
Setting: 4/5

Romance: 4/5

Uniqueness: 5/5
Cover: 4/5
Writing: 5/5


Bottom Line: These are great novellas, and "With this Kiss" especially provides a little something different for historical romance readers.





If you think this book sounds good, check out my review of the companion book, "The Ugly Duchess":


Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Spotlight: "It Happened at the Fair"

"It Happened at the Fair"
by Deanne Gist

Publisher: Howard Books
Source: received from publisher
Release Date: April 9, 2013

The following description is from goodreads.com:

A transporting historical novel about a promising young inventor, his struggle with loss, and the attractive teacher who changes his life, all set against the razzle-dazzle of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

Gambling everything, including the family farm, Cullen McNamara travels to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with his most recent invention. But the noise in the Fair’s Machinery Palace makes it impossible to communicate with potential buyers. In an act of desperation, he hires Della Wentworth, a teacher of the deaf, to tutor him in the art of lip-reading.


The young teacher is reluctant to participate, and Cullen has trouble keeping his mind on his lessons while intently watching her lips. Like the newly invented Ferris Wheel, he is caught in a whirl between his girl back home, his dreams as an inventor, and his unexpected attraction to his new tutor. Can he keep his feet on the ground, or will he be carried away?

Author Bio (from the publicist)
With over half-a-million sales in trade, Deeanne Gist has rocketed up bestseller lists and garnered rave reviews with her very fun, very original historical and contemporary novels. Add to this three RITA nominations, two consecutive Christy Awards, and a growing loyal fan base, and you’ve got one recipe for success. Deeanne has a background in education and journalism and a degree from Texas A&M. Her credits include People, Parents, and Parenting. She lives in Houston, Texas with her husband of twenty-nine years and has four grown children.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publicist/publisher in exchange for a blog post.

"Pheme the Gossip" Goddess Girls #10 Review

"Pheme the Gossip" Goddess Girls #10
 by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Publisher: Aladdin 
Release Date: April 2, 2013
Source: sent by the authors

My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars


Summary from goodreads.com:

Get to know Goddess Girl Pheme…the original “gossip girl”!As the goddess girl of rumor and gossip, Pheme prides herself on being “in the know” and having the most up-to-date info on anyone and everyone at Mount Olympus Academy. To make sure that people really get her VIP messages, her words tend to linger in cloud letters above her head—just in case people don’t catch what she says!



But not everyone is thrilled with Pheme’s insider knowledge on everything MOA—including the Goddess Girls. Can Pheme ever be trusted? Or will this “gossip girl” find herself on the other end of the rumors?

My Review:

In my opinion, this is one of the very best book series out there for younger girls, and this a great addition to the series. I love getting to know the other girls besides the main four Goddess Girls. They all have a little something different to add, and a little bit of quirkier personalities!

Some may think, what good can come from gossip? But the authors have found away to explain that in moderation, gossip can actually be helpful. Pheme is trusted by Zeus to be his eyes and ears around Mount Olympus Academy. He wants to be the first to know if there is any suspicious activity. While Pheme does take it to an extreme at times, she and her friends learn that her job is important. By always being watchful, she can tell when something suspicious is going on that may cause harm to the students (and in this case-the world!). It's also important for her to 'gossip' about it, or to let Zeus know asap.

It's a different sort of message than we usually get about gossipping. But actually it may be an important one for young girls to learn. It is a good idea to 'report back' to an adult if they notice anything strange going on. While it's not great to gossip, it is important to speak up. It's a fine line, and I think the authors explained it quite well!


Main Characters: 5/5
Supporting Characters: 5/5

Setting: 5/5

Romance: 5/5

Uniqueness: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Writing: 5/5



Bottom Line: I love seeing the supporting girls from The Goddess Girls get their own books! It's so fun to read about their different personalities!

If you think this Goddess Girls book sounds great, check out my reviews for ALL of the books in the series!  

#1 Athena the Brain
#2 Persephone the Phony (one of my favorites in the series)
#3 Aphrodite the Beauty (another top pick in the series)
#4 Artemis the Brave
#5 Athena the Wise
#6 Aphrodite the Diva
#7 Artemis the Loyal 
#8 Medusa the Mean (another of my favorites)
#9 Pandora the Curious
Super Special: The Girl Games 


Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the authors in exchange for an honest review.