A Season for Tending

A Season for Tending

Cindy Woodsmall

Rhoda has an unusual gift. But very few people in her community appreciate her gift and she is feeling trapped and unappreciated.  Samuel is trying desperately to save the family apple farm. But family and nature seem to be against him. Perhaps the two of them can combine efforts to save their businesses.

I enjoyed this book. There were enough plot twists and character depth to keep the story moving and interesting. This story wasn't just about Rhoda and Samuel. It involved all of their families and is told in such a way that captures the reader's attention. I wanted to know what was going to happen to each one of them. I think my only complaint would be the ending of the story. The book is clearly setting up for book two in the trilogy. It didn't so much end as it just abruptly stopped. I didn't feel that any of the issues were resolved or any of the little life stories completed. I'm sure this will be resolved in the next book, but was a bit frustrating to me.

I received this book free of charge from WaterBrook in exchange for my honest review.

Architecture Laid Bare

Architecture Laid Bare!

In Shades of Green

Robert Brown Butler

Do you want to build your own home? Make your current home more "green"? Are you confused about structures, tools and basics about architecture? This book has it all. A comprehensive book that covers all of the basics in simple, easy to understand language. There are numerous drawings throughout the book. Each chapter is detailed without leaving the reader overwhelmed.

I must be honest - I'm not a builder or an architect. I have almost no idea about anything involving my home. But as I read through this book I was amazed at how much I grasped and how easy it was to understand. It's definitely a technical book, but the concepts explained so thoroughly that I could understand the majority of what I was reading. I also really liked the green element that was added to the basic architecture part of the book.

I received this book free of charge in exchange for my honest review.

Thought I Knew You

Thought I Knew You

Kate Moretti

 Claire is lost and confused when her husband Greg doesn't return from a business trip. As the months go by she realizes that she may not have know as much about her husband as she thought she did. Is her husband missing or did he choose to disappear?

A gripping first chapter and high emotions start this book off on a good foot. The excellent writing continue as the main character searches for her husband. There were places where the story lagged a bit, but overall I felt the story was paced well. The characters were real and engaging. This is definitely a fun and entertaining read. It has a bit of mystery, suspense, and romance. Can't wait to read more by this author.

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I received this book free of charge from Red Adept Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

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The Marriage Trap

The Marriage Trap

Jennifer Probst

Michael needs to find a fake fiance - fast. His family's tradition states that he must marry before his younger sister can marry. She is now engaged and threatening to elope. He turns to the one woman who he knows will not expect him to marry her. She doesn't even like him. But she agrees in exchange for a favor. But in Italy all bets are off and feelings may change.

The Marriage Trap is a follow up to the Marriage Bargain although both books are stand alone. I really enjoyed the first book, but I'll have to say that this one is my favorite. The characters were fun and the tension between them was romantic and fit the story well. The strong sense of family made this book sweet and heartwarming. I can't wait to see what Probst does with the third book. I'll definitely be reading it as soon as it comes out.

I received this book free of charge from BWR in exchange for my honest review.

The Story Shell

The Story Shell

Friendship Bog Series 2

Gloria Repp

Gaffer's story shell has disappeared. It's Gaffer's birthday and it just won't be the same without his story shell. So little Pibbin needs to find the shell and save the birthday. But complications keep making his mission more difficult.

Children will love this story. The cute little characters, simple drawings and smooth flowing story will keep them entertained and engaged. The website on the back of the book allows for more interaction from the readers. My children are almost 4 and 6 years old. Both children, as well as myself, enjoyed the story. My eldest enjoyed looking at the website and learning more about the frogs. As a parent, I enjoyed the message of the story. You can be brave and accomplish big things even if you are small.

I received this book free of charge from the author in exchange for my honest review.

Kindle Buffet

Kindle Buffet

 Steve Weber

Part of the title on the book is also "Find and download the best free books, magazines and newspapers for your Kindle, iPhone, iPad or Android" This explains the book very well.  It is an amazing resource for finding free books. The book is oversize and easy to understand. It is full of step by step instructions, graphics and pictures to help explain the steps.

I learned quite a bit from this small book (only 53 pages) and will definitely be recommending it to anyone who enjoys ebooks.

I received this book free of charge from Goodreads in exchange for my honest review.

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Sherrie Cronin

 Lola is a geophysicist living in the US. Somadina is a young married woman living in Nigeria. They are brought together by a connection that the rest of us do not comprehend. Being able to talk to someone and experience their emotions while countries away is not the average gift. These two women come together to help each other.

Science fiction and fantasy are not my favorite genres. There are few books that can grab me in either of these styles. Since this book was a mixture of both I was a bit skeptical. Also the mention that it was an interactive book threw me a bit. First I never noticed where I was supposed to interact. Perhaps my kindle isn't updated enough or this was left out of my version.

The research seemed to be very thorough. The characters were believable and very well written. But I just couldn't connect with the book. Perhaps if the subject matter had been different I might have connected better. If you are a science fiction or fantasy fan, or would love to read about the oil industry, or about Nigeria you will probably really enjoy this book. It just wasn't for me.

I received this book free of charge in exchange for my honest review.