Black 'n' Gold Girl's Book Spot

A Love of Her Own (Heart of the West, Book 3) by Maggie Brendan Copyright 2010 Revell Publishers 327 pages ISBN: 978-0-8007-3351-3 Fiction/Historical Romance From the publisher : She has everything her heart desires . . . except the one thing money can't buy Still cautious after a broken engagement, April McBride fully intends to guard her heart when she travels to Lewistown, Montana, to attend her brother's wedding. One look around the small mining town convinces April that doing so won't be difficult--just a bunch of dusty shops, bad service, and ill-bred cowboys. But a run-in with horse trainer Wes Owen opens up vast possibilities for frustration, embarrassment, friendship, and . . . love? Can April and Wes see past their differences to envision a future together? Or are they destined to live the rest of their lives alone? Book three in the Heart of the West series, A Love of Her Own is an adventurous, spark-filled ride through love in turn-of-the-century Montana. My R...

I'm sorry I haven't been around much other than posting reviews on my blog but I've been feeling pretty terrible this week. I just got back from vacation and one of my wisdom teeth has decided to give me problems so I've been in constant pain since Sunday. It's a little better today but now I'm starting to get a sore throat! When it rains it pours, right? I hope I am able to participate more by visiting your blogs next week but in the mean time here's a cute video I just had to share!

The Weight of Shadows by Alison Strobel Copyright 2010 Zondervan Publishers 320 pages ISBN: 9780310289456 Fiction/Christian/General From the publisher : In The Weight of Shadows , by Alison Strobel, after a difficult childhood, Kim has built a successful life for herself … but she'd leave it all if it meant being rid of the guilt she harbors over a tragic mistake she made years ago. When she meets Rick, she finds everything she needs—including a way to pay for her sins every time he hits her. Kim and Rick’s new neighbor, Joshua, knows more than Kim realizes about Rick, but Joshua has battles of his own to fight. Soon to intersect Kim’s and Rick’s lives is Debbie, who has saved countless women from abuse through the shelter she runs, but Debbie might be as desperate for love as the women she serves. Meanwhile, as Rick’s wrath extends to their baby, Kim must decide if her penance is more important than protecting that innocent life—and if she should dare leave Rick when he has the po...

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: Kaye Dacus and the book: Ransome’s Crossing (The Ransome Trilogy) Harvest House Publishers (June 1, 2010) ***Special thanks to Karri James of Harvest House Publishers for sending me a review copy.*** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kaye Dacus, author of Ransome’s Honor has a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in history, and a Master of Arts in Writing Popular Fiction. Her love of the Regency era started with Jane Austen. Her passion for literatu...

The winner of a copy of A Love of Her Own by Maggie Brendan as chosen by random.org is... An email has been sent to Carole, she has 48 hours to respond to my email or another name will be drawn. Stop back Friday when I post another great giveaway! Also remember if you weren't the winner you can order A Love of Her Own at many great online retailers including, Amazon!

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: Deborah Vogts and the book: Seeds of Summer Zondervan (May 21, 2010) ***Special thanks to Londa Alderink of Zondervan for sending me a review copy.*** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Deborah Vogts and her husband have three daughters and make their home in Southeast Kansas where they raise and train American Quarter Horses. As a student at Emporia State University studying English and journalism, Deborah developed a love for the Flint Hills that has nev...

The Homecoming by Dan Walsh Copyright 2010 Revell Publishers 320 pages ISBN: 978-0-8007-3389-6 Historical Fiction From the publisher : A reluctant war hero returns home and encounters a new chance at love. No sooner has Shawn Collins returned home from the fighting in Europe than he is called upon to serve his country in another way--as a speaker on the war bond tour. While other men might jump at the chance to travel around the country with attractive Hollywood starlets, Shawn just wants to stay home with his son Patrick and his aging father, and grieve the loss of his wife in private. When Shawn asks Katherine Townsend to be Patrick's nanny while he's on the road, he has no idea how this decision will impact his life. Could it be the key to his future happiness and the mending of his heart? Or will the war once again threaten his chances for a new start? Dan Walsh does not disappoint in this tender story of family ties and the healing of a broken heart. My Review: Thanks to m...

Hey Everyone! I'm finally back from vacation so you can start looking for more reviews and fun posts from me starting late tomorrow! I have a bunch of reviews to post this week and so far each book I have read has been terrific so if you're looking for summer reading suggestions, stop back. I had a blast on vacation. I went for a ride on a 19th century replica sailboat, drank the most awesome triple berry smoothie, and saw the cutest baby ducks while waiting for the ferry as we headed back home. I don't have pictures yet but I hope to share some with you in the next few weeks. In the mean time if you would like to see some of my lighthouse pics (like the one above) from last year's beach vacation click HERE .

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: Sharlene MacLaren and the book: Abbie Ann Whitaker House (April 6, 2010) ***Special thanks to Cathy Hickling of Whitaker House for sending me a review copy.*** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sharlene MacLaren has released eight successful novels since retiring from her longtime career as an elementary school teacher. Her first book, Through Every Storm, won an American Christian Fictions Writers’ award for best in ...

This is just a note to let you all know that from now until June 12th I won't be doing much blogging! I'm going to the Outer Banks again this year. I will probably take a few books with me in hopes that I can get a few read and review them on here when I get back. I already know that I will be posting reviews of Homecoming by Dan Walsh, Seeds of Summer by Deborah Vogts, Love on a Dime by Cara Lynn James, and Ransome's Crossing by Kaye Dacus so if you're interested in reading about those books, check back. Also I will be announcing the winner of A Love of Her Own by Maggie Brendan! If you would like to enter there's still plenty of time, just go HERE. I hope you are enjoying these last beautiful days of Spring! Happy Reading!