Top Ten Tuesday Books Thru The Decade

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday blog link-up sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is books I was reading on August 11th from 2016-2026. I went through my Goodreads and found books that were closest to that date. The last one Horseshoes & Honeymoons by Jody Hedlund I finished yesterday.

I hope you're not living in a smoke filled area like we are. I'd love to be outside, but asthma doesn't agree with it. 

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 I hope you guys have a great Tuesday! Thanks for stopping by.

Horseshoes and Honeymoons by Jody Hedlund Reviewed

 

Title: Horseshoes and Honeymoons

Author: Jody Hedlund

Series: Healing Springs Ranch #4

Source: Publisher

Format: E-Book

Pages: 238

He thought he’d experienced the McQuaid legacy of love with his childhood sweetheart. But he’d been wrong. Or had he?

Executive protection agent Dustin McQuaid is always in control of himself and is considered the best bodyguard in his agency. But he has one Assignments to guard women are off-limits. When he’s asked to protect the woman he once loved and hoped to marry, he refuses at first, but the large bonus might be just what he needs to launch the app he’s been developing.

When a stalker begins to haunt billionaire heiress Silver St. James, she agrees to have Dustin as her bodyguard, telling herself that she won’t fall for him again—not after he rejected her back in high school. She’s happy running her equestrian therapy ranch, and she has no desire to renew a relationship with the man who broke her heart.

As the stalker closes in, Dustin concocts a plan to keep Silver safe by pretending that they’re honeymooners. But the more time he spends with her, the more out of control he feels as he falls fast and furiously for her again. Can they both let go of the insecurities of the past to embrace a new future together? Or will they push one another away once again?

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My Thoughts:

Second Chance romances is one of my favorite tropes, and toss in a sexy cowboy trying not to get all tangled up in romance again and I'm in.

The last thing Dustin wants is to get tangled up with Silver again. He was fine being her body-guard, sort of, he'd much rather have his partner Isaac do it, but he knew her which would make him the better choice. 

This was a fun book with both laughable and gritting your teeth moments.

I haven't read the previous books in the series so it can definitely stand alone.

My Bottom Line:

This was a fun, and enjoyable read. I loved the title as well as Silver's name. The push and pull of the romance was perfect. A fantastic end of Summer read.

About Jody Hedlund

Winner of the 2016 Christian Book Award and finalist for the Christy Awards, best-selling author Jody Hedlund writes inspirational historical romances for both youth and adults.

Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life, she’s learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least in this phase of her life!).

When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

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Top Ten Tuesday Summer Cover Love

 

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another blog link-up sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl.  It's been a smoky week here with all the fires here in the Pacific Northwest, I know we don't technically count, but it feels like Washington, Oregon, and Idaho are in the bunch together. It's crazy. 

Outside of the smoke, my hummingbirds have been visiting quite often. My Rose of Sharon bush is full and they are going between it and my feeder. So, fun to watch them.

Have you read any of these? Let me know in the comments. Here's a couple of Hummingbirds to brighten your day.

On Living Stone by Heather Kaufman Reviewed

 

 Title: On Living Stone

Author: Heather Kaufman

Source: Purchased

Format: Audio & Hardcopy

Series: Women of the Way #3

Pages: 368

Publisher: Bethany House

Growing up by the Sea of Galilee, Salome is restless to find her place and purpose. Because of her wild temperament and quick tongue, some claim she'll never secure a future. When Adonai gifts her both a husband and sons, Salome is determined to silence her critics and prove she can be a good mother to her boys, James and John.

Salome's dreams for her sons are challenged, however, when they answer the call to follow Jesus of Nazareth. Is this man a dangerous false teacher like some who've come before him, or is he truly the hoped-for Messiah? While James and John are drawn deeper into Jesus's ministry, Salome must count the cost of discipleship and confront her fears, even as she discovers her own worth in this most unexpected rabbi.

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My Thoughts:

I honestly didn't know what I was in for when I started this book. I knew Salome was James and John's mother, but I had no idea the richness that Ms. Kaufman was going place within the pages of this book. It was clear that Heather Kaufman did quite a lot of research to write this book. I'm very sad to see this series come to a close.

About Heather Kaufman

Heather’s passion for storytelling started at an early age, from scribbled poetry at age six, to a full-length novel by sixteen. Over the years, her love of writing grew, eventually leading her to earn a BA in English from McKendree University and an MA in English, Writing Studies from the University of Missouri—St. Louis.

 

Heather is the author of multiple books and devotions and delights in highlighting the goodness of God through storytelling.

 

She is married to Andrew and together they have three adorable children and one persnickety dog. When not reading, writing, editing, or accumulating mounds of books, Heather can be found exploring new parks with her family, enjoying yet another cup of coffee, or working on a home improvement project. She and her family make their home in St. Louis, Missouri.

You can connect with Heather on the following social media accounts.

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Books I Just Had to Have But I Haven't Even Read Yet

 

Welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday, a blog-link-up sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Boy, I could definitely relate to this topic. The Boleyn Traitor I saw at Costco, and I've read all of Phillippa Gregory's books I snagged it, but I've not even cracked the spine. Dolley and James was recommended by Laura Frantz, and I again had to get it. Love & Baseball and its counterpart, The Cinderella Plot, I've read bits and pieces but that's about it. I believe collecting books is as much of a hobby as reading is. 

How about you? Have you read any of these? Are these on your have-to-have list? Let me know in the comments.

Have a wonderful Tuesday, and thanks for stopping by!

The Belle of Chatham by Laura Frantz Reviewed

 

Title: The Belle of Chatham

Author: Laura Frantz

Source: Purchased

Format: Audio & Hard Copy

Pages: 384

Publisher: Revell

In 1777, caught in the crossroads of the American Revolution, sisters Maebel and Coralie Bohannon's quaint New Jersey village becomes a battleground as they house American officers in their home. Rebellion ripples through their family as members take opposing sides--Patriots and Loyalists--causing a deep chasm that fractures their once-unbreakable bond.

As Mae's friendship grows with the American general Rhys Harlow, Coralie continues her liaison with her childhood sweetheart, a British officer stationed in New York. Torn between her growing love for the general and suspicion that her sister is a British spy, Mae leaves the only home she's ever known for the New York frontier. When betrayal strikes in the heart of the wilderness, she's forced to take a perilous journey that tests her very survival and those she loves, all in the name of liberty.

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My Thoughts

Reading this book felt like the 250-year celebration all in one. I've read a lot of history in my young life, and Ms. Frantz wrote seamlessly about the Revolutionary War in such a way that I was right there in and amidst the battles.

The romance was palpable. The romance between Rhys and Mae had its ups and downs, as well as a trek across the country, yet with Ms. Frantz's pen, you felt like you were really a part of the story.

For me, this had all the markings of a true Revolutionary War novel. Battles were described, uniforms, and how the women were making the uniforms, material descriptions, even the buttons.

Don't pass this book up!

About Laura Frantz

I was born and raised in Kentucky, living first in Ashland, Mammoth Cave, Bowling Green, and then Lexington. But my heart has always been in Berea, Madison County, the place my family has resided since the 18th-century. I came to know Christ there at the age of 12, was baptized, and spent my childhood roaming through the woods and swimming in the rivers of my books.

My earliest memories are of the public library, standing in front of shelves filled with those little biographies of famous historical figures like Daniel Boone and George Washington and Sacajawea. I began scribbling stories at age 7 and thankfully never stopped. My passion then and now is history and all the wonders of past centuries.

I attended college at Denison University in Ohio and also in England, living in a manor/castle and studying the American Revolution from the British perspective. Shakespeare and 18th-century literature form the backbone of my English degree. Strangely enough, I only took one creative writing class.

It was never a desire of mine to be published. I simply love to write for the sheer joy of writing – and that was enough. But as Proverbs 16:9 says, “The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”

I hope my books bless you.

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Top Ten Tuesday Books Renting Space

 

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday link-up sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is Books That Live in My Head Rent Free. I'm not sure all of these rent space. I think about reading the fiction novels. The Inductive Study Bible taught me how to study God's Word. Horseshoes and Honeymoons is my current read. The others just

 bring back great memories from reading them.

My 3-year-old granddaughter asked me to come over and color with her

tomorrow. She even wanted me to put her to bed, so I may not be around a lot to respond to your comments, but I'm going to do my best to do both.             

What about you? What books occupy your mind? Let me know in the comments, and I will remember to comment.