Lena Daniels never thought she’d get the chance star in a movie. Headstrong and determined, she has her life planned out to the minute. But when her best friends, Savannah and Emma, tell her about an audition, she knows there’s nothing else in the world she’d rather do. And now that she’s gotten her wish,… Continue reading “Hello Stars” by Alena and Wynter Pitts
“Fly Away” by Lynn Austin
Wilhelmina Brewster has been a college music professor for 41 years, devoting her life to her career and never marrying. Now, after her forced retirement at age 65, she is mourning her loss and searching for something to fill the empty hours. Widower Mike Dolan is a pilot and World War II veteran who has… Continue reading “Fly Away” by Lynn Austin
“The Road to Paradise” by Karen Barnett
An ideal sanctuary and a dream come true–that’s what Margaret Lane feels as she takes in God’s gorgeous handiwork in Mount Rainier National Park. It’s 1927 and the National Park Service is in its youth when Margie, an avid naturalist, lands a coveted position alongside the park rangers living and working in the unrivaled splendor… Continue reading “The Road to Paradise” by Karen Barnett
Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop – June 8, 2017
It’s rained a LOT here this spring, and our baseball season is still going – although the end is in sight. Through a few strange turns of events, even though My Little Man is not usually a pitcher, he’s been put on the mound a few times this season, if only for a random inning… Continue reading Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop – June 8, 2017
“The Great Chattanooga Bicycle Race” by Mike H. Mizrahi
Chattanooga society is turned upside down as a young woman has the audacity to ride a bicycle-in bloomers! It’s 1895. Anna Gaines, 19, struggles to conquer her insecurities after a horrible fall years ago from her beloved horse, Longstreet. On a visit with her aunt in Brooklyn, she’s drawn to the new pastime of… Continue reading “The Great Chattanooga Bicycle Race” by Mike H. Mizrahi
Field Work Friday: Visiting the Nina & the Pinta
Did you know that there are reproductions of historic ships sailing around the world? I didn’t, until recently, but when we found out, my DH arranged to take us to a nearby port city to see the Nina and the Pinta, two of the three ships sailing with Christopher Columbus on his famous voyage in… Continue reading Field Work Friday: Visiting the Nina & the Pinta
Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop – May 31, 2017
So I have sad news today. A fellow blogger is being sued for participating in a link-up in which another blogger used a photo illegally. Because the picture was then shared on her blog, she is part of the lawsuit. I hate that such craziness happens, but since it does, I feel the need to… Continue reading Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop – May 31, 2017
“Driver Confessional” by David L. Winters
Antonio, a law student and part-time ride-share driver, cruises the streets of Washington, D.C. for his next fare. His gentle manner and Italian good looks lead many to confess more than they intended. On a particularly dark night, a mysterious woman bares her soul and throws Antonio into a world of secrets. With his police… Continue reading “Driver Confessional” by David L. Winters
Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop – May 24, 2017
The end of our school year is approaching, and that means it’s testing time for us as we fulfill our state requirements. The kids love their tests, though, and they’ve been eagerly looking forward to taking them. Do your kids like taking tests? Exciting news! The weekly blog hop formerly known as Hearts for Home has… Continue reading Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop – May 24, 2017
“Treasured Grace” by Tracie Peterson
Grace Martindale has known more than her share of hardship. After her parents died, raising her two younger sisters became her responsibility. A hasty marriage to a minister who is heading to the untamed West seemed like an opportunity for a fresh start, but a cholera outbreak along the wagon trail has left Grace a… Continue reading “Treasured Grace” by Tracie Peterson
