Reading Excursions

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours ! About the Book Title: Beyond Ivy Walls  Author: Rachel Fordham  Publisher: Thomas Nelson  Release Date: August 14, 2024  Genre: Historical Romance   Reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast, a recluse and a young woman discover that the scars of life are no match against an act of love.   Iowa, 1903. All of Monticello believes Otis Taylor has been away fostering his musical genius. But the truth is that his father exiled him long ago, rejecting Otis's appearance and the scars that came with it. Now that he is the last living Taylor, Otis has covertly returned to settle his family's affairs and rid himself of his past for good. However, he soon discovers that he may not have been the only discarded Taylor and begins a tireless search for his missing niece.   At twenty-three years old, Sadie West left her family farm an...

  Welcome to the Blog Blitz for Turn My Mourning Into Dancing by Henri Nouwen, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours ! ABOUT THE BOOK Title: Turn My Mourning Into Dancing  Author: Henri Nouwen  Publisher:  Thomas Nelson  Release Date: March 8, 2022  Genre: Christian, Spiritual Growth, Grief  How do you find hope in hard times? Why is it important to have hope during difficult times? Turn My Mourning into Dancing will help you survive the difficult seasons and learn how to live a full life in the midst of them and beyond. With practical advice, Henri Nouwen will gently point you towards a way of life that is grounded in God’s constancy and rooted within eternal hope.   In this updated edition, Turn My Mourning into Dancing discusses five movements we experience during hard times:   • From Our Little Selves to a Larger World   • From Holding Tight to Letting Go   • From Fatalism to Hope   • From Manipul...

  Welcome to the Blog Blitz for Battle Prayers by Michael Klassen and Thomas Freiling, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours ! ABOUT THE BOOK Title: Battle Prayers  Author: Michael Klassen and Thomas Freiling  Publisher:  Thomas Nelson  Release Date: Feb 15, 2022  Genre: Christian, Spiritual Growth, Prayer  Do the unending obstacles you face make you feel like you’re in a constant spiritual battle? Arm yourself with 100 prayers that will uplift and encourage you during the difficult moments of life.   It can be difficult to find the right words when you’re praying through hard times. In Battle Prayers , find a classic model to lift your prayers to God, not only for yourself, but others.  Each prayer is woven together with Scripture, reminding you that the answers to your struggles can be found in God’s Word and by listening to Him. Battle Prayers:   1. Shows how the power of prayer can lead you to find lasting encouragement  2....

  MY REVIEW     Paperback:  224 Pages Publisher:  Thomas Nelson (February 8, 2022) Language: English ISBN-10:  0785244433 ISBN-13: 978-07852444331 ⬅ ️ Click Photo for Purchase Information   “ Are  you curious about biblical Christian meditation? Through stories, practical advice, and helpful prompts, Rick Hamlin guides Christians to center their minds and hearts on God as they seek to hear the still small voice above all the noise and chaos in the world.   Rick Hamlin has been unpacking the power of prayer in Finding God on the A Train and Ten Prayers You Can’t Live Without and the special Guideposts book, Prayer Works. In this new book, you will discover:   how meditation has deep Christian roots that go back for millennia, how it can be used to live more authentically and let go of anxiety, how to love more generously and find God’s will in your life, and how to grow in compass...

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Aftermath by Terri Blackstock, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours ! ABOUT THE BOOK Title: Aftermath  Author: Terri Blackstock Publisher: Thomas Nelson Release Date: May 11, 2021 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense/Thriller This gripping new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock will leave you on the edge of your seat.   A devastating explosion.   Three best friends are at the venue just to hear their favorite band . . . but only one of them makes it out alive.  A trunk full of planted evidence.   When police stop Dustin with a warrant to search his trunk, he knows it’s just a mistake. He’s former military and owns a security firm. But he’s horrified when they find explosives, and he can’t fathom how they got there.  An attorney who will risk it all for a friend.   Criminal attorney Jamie Powell was Dustin’s best friend growing up. They haven’t spoken since he left for basic training, but s...

On Tour with Prism Book Tours We hope you enjoyed the tour! If you missed any of the stops you'll find snippets, as well as the link to each full post, below: Bookstagram Tour (With its own giveaway through July 27th.) Launch  -  Author Interview What do you hope readers will take with them after they’ve read it? First, I hope readers will find a sweet romance at the center of the story. I enjoy writing about two people who don’t want to fall in love but who fall in love anyway. Second and most important, I pray that readers will take one step closer to God because of something they find in How Sweet It Is . All-of-kind Mom  - Review "Another story about some broken people finding their way. A story about trusting, forgiveness, and love. . . . Robin Lee Hatcher writes sweet romances that show us God’s love. This book is an excellent [example] of this." Simply Susan  - Review "Robin Lee Hatcher’s books have always been an automa...

On Tour with Prism Book Tours How Sweet It Is (Lagacy of Faith, #3) By Robin Lee Hatcher Christian Contemporary Romance Paperback, Audiobook & ebook, 304 Pages July 14th 2020 by Thomas Nelson He lost his brother. She lost her dream. Together, they might find what they're really looking for. Holly Stanford is doing the best she can with the restaurant she inherited from her late uncle. But after her  fiancé  abandons her and the business, Holly regrets having given up her dream of becoming a pastry chef. Now a few bad financial decisions might cost her everything, including her hope for the future. Jed Henning has done well with his new company despite his prodigal brother's behavior. When Jed's father, the controlling member of the board of directors, temporarily suspends operations until his sons work out their differences, Jed resentfully chases his brother, Chris, to Boise. There Jed rents a basement apartment from Holly and hopes to convi...