Time Period: 1052 BC Setting: Ashdod, Philistia Between The Wild Branches by Connilyn Cossette is the sequel to To Dwell Among Cedars and an astounding, heart throbbing conclusion to the Covenant House Series. This is Lukio’s story, and if you remember him from the first book, you’ll be amazed at how much you’ll fall in…
The Gates of Zion – Bodie Thoene
Time Period: 1947 Setting: Jerusalem, Israel A few years ago I read Bodie Theone’s series, “The Zion Covenant.” I know, I know…I’m way behind reading these CF classics! But it was my first time to read Thoene’s work and I immediately fell in love with all the characters. I vaguely made the connection that the…
The Conqueror – Byran Litfin
I became a fan of Bryan Litfin’s novels through the Chiveis Trilogy. When he announced a new series, I immediately put it on my TBR. I had such great confidence in the author, I didn’t really care what the series was about. Although, my love of history, especially church history, had me anticipating the release…
Minding The Light – Suzanne Woods Fisher
If you’re like me and find a series you really enjoy, then you might understand having anxiety over whether or not you’ll love the second book as much as the first one. Let me assure you, you won’t have that problem with the Nantucket Legacy by Suzanne Woods Fisher. Minding The Light is the second…
Phoebe’s Light – Suzanne Fisher Woods
Ever since Hollywood released “In The Heart Of The Sea,” I’ve been enthralled with all things Moby Dick. When I found a Nantucket based series about hunting whales? *Swoon!!! Absolutely must have…* And I’m happy to inform you that book #1, “Phoebe’s Light,” was just as good as I hoped! Have you just ever wanted…
The Ark Builders Wife – Tracy Higley
I’ve been a fan of Tracy Higley for a long time. When I first heard she was going to write about Noah, I couldn’t wait for “The Ark Builders Wife” to be released. Noah’s Ark is one of my favorite Bible stories and having your favorite author write a novel about it is like a…
The Piano Teacher – Kristie Self
The Piano Teacher is a debut novel that is a must read for fans of Historical Fiction. Set in England with a Downton Abbey feel, the mystery, music and cast of characters will weave their way into your heart, forever leaving their mark. From London to Roderick Glen in the countryside, this Victorian Era novel…
To Dwell Among Cedars – Connilyn Cossette
You know what Connilyn Cossette should have been? A poet. Every line of her stories are so beautiful, you forget you’re reading fiction. That’s how I felt when I read my very first Cossette novel, “Counted With The Stars” and that’s how I felt when I closed the final page of “To Dwell Among Cedars.”…
The Road To Oxiana – Around The World In 80 Books #80
Setting: Everywhere In The Middle East Time Period: 1933 I picked up this book in a used bookstore in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The hardback, cloth edition is beautiful and I couldn’t wait to read it. I saved it for “book #80” to close out the “Around The World In 80 Books” reading challenge I…
Captured In Columbia – Around The World In 80 Books #79
Setting: Columbia Time Period: Modern Day Just when Justin and Jenny think their adventure in South America is over, their uncle is called to Columbia to check on another branch of Trinton Oil; and so their third, heart pounding adventure begins! From the start of the twins arrival in Columbia, things heated up. Ushered from…