Review of “Courageous Influence: Embrace the Way God Made You for Impact” by (in)courage

This is the third Bible Study in a series of four that all start with the word courageous. This one is set up like the others in that it is a six week study with five days per week. Unlike some other Bible studies, the videos do not have to be watched. They are more like a bonus to the study in my opinion. There is not even a designated place for notes from the video. Because the videos are not necessarily needed for this study, it makes it a more affordable Bible study specifically where the leader is concerned. The leader will not have to buy a leader kit like other Bible studies require to get the most from them. Also you do not have to have done the other studies in this series to do this one. I like that this Bible study has multiple contributors unlike other Bible studies I have done. It is also nice that they make it so all you will need is this Bible study and your Bible whereas some reference their book by the same name. This study definitely requires self reflection and you may find yourself writing only things that you would not mind someone seeing if they got ahold of your book.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.

Review of “Christmas on Ocracoke” by Christina Sinisi

This is a brand new author for me. I was excited that it is set in North Carolina at Christmas. When I first started reading it, I felt like I missed reading a book before this one because it seemed to me there was some back story for Annie that I was missing. However, the more I read the more I realized that part of the story was being slowly revealed. I thought the author did an excellent job with the interactions between the two main characters. Overall, I really enjoyed this novella.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.

Review of “Since You’ve Been Gone” by Tari Faris

This is the third and last book in the Restoring Heritage series. The series also included two novellas. This is one series that you will definitely want to read in order and in its entirety. It is so good that when you get to this book you will find yourself sad that it is ending. Tari Faris does a great job making her characters and the world they live in come to life. I find myself imagining that I am there in Heritage sitting on Otis the hippo for a bit reading a book that I got from the really cool sounding town library. Then I’ll go visit the local diner for coffee and breakfast. Even though the blurb on the back only mentions two characters, there are also two other characters that I would say are main characters as well. One of those was in one of the previous books in this series. Oh and do not worry Otis the hippo definitely makes an appearance.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.

Review of “Lethal Cover-up” by Darlene L. Turner

This is book three in the Border Portal series. You do not have to read them in order to enjoy each one. It is the second book I have read by Darlene L. Turner. She definitely does suspense well. Unlike some suspense novels, you do not have to wait one page before the suspense starts which may be because these books are short. And the puzzle draws you in and holds you there until the very end. I definitely recommend this book.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.

Review of “The Siren’s Captain” by Regina Scott

This is book number six in the Grace-by-the-Sea series and I would say if you have not read the others, then you will not enjoy this one as much. I am excited to say that the main male character in this one is Captain St. Claire. To me, he has been one of the most elusive characters in the series so far and so I have been wanting to know more about him. However, the main female character is a brand new character to this series. She definitely brings her own intrigue to this story. Like the other books in this series, this one will draw you in so much that you lose track of time while reading it.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.