The Bible Recap Discussion Guide

The Bible Recap Discussion Guide with weekly questions for group conversations covering the entire Bible by Tara-Leigh Cobble is an excellent resource in the Bible Recap series. This guide features 52 weeks of daily Bible reading. This is a companion to the Bible Recap program. The journal is self guided. It has a daily reading plan but the discussion guide is broken down by weeks instead of days. For the first day you read Genesis 1-3. The first week covers Genesis 1-11 and Job 1-16. It follows the Bible chronologically. This book is intended for a weekly group discussion. This is mostly a discussion guide and not necessarily a place to write your answers. This discussion guide offers rich resources for those leading a group discussion, and following the Bible Recap. 

This is an excellent resource to go along with the Bible recap series. I was giving a free copy from the publisher for my honest review, which I was happy to do. I highly recommend this valuable resource.  

The Power for Your Day Devotional by Samuel Rodriguez

The Power for Your Day Devotional by Samuel Rodriguez features 45 days to finding more purpose and peace in your life. Each daily reading features your daily power point, your daily reading, your daily scripture, and your daily prayer starter. Scripture quotations are from a variety of translations. The devotionals are inspiring. I appreciate that this book is dedicated to “plow pushers”. In other words all those who are plowing the way for the next generation.

This book is a fantastic source of encouragement. Samual addresses a variety of people in his book. It's not simply for men, women, etc.  I appreciate the variety. This book is power packed with positive, uplifting words. I was given a free copy of this devotional to review which I was happy to do. I highly recommend. It is very inspirational and encouraging. 

Targeted by Lynette Eason, Lynn, H, Blackburn, and Natalie Walters

Targeted features three romance suspense novellas by three well-known Christian romance suspense authors. These include Lynette Easton, Lynn H, Blackburn, and Natalie Walters. Each story is very short and therefore the plot escalates very quickly, sometimes a little bit unrealistic, but still enjoyable. If you’ve read any of the books by these women before you might recognize the familiar characters. I thoroughly enjoyed each story. They were entertaining and engaging. This is a fantastic novel containing three such stories. Each is gripping and intriguing with the FBI, Secret Service and CIA. I thoroughly enjoyed Targeted. I was given a free copy from the publisher for my honest review, which I was happy to do. I recommend!

Passages of Hope by Terry J. Haynes

Passages of Hope by Terry J Haynes is a dual timeline Christian fiction romance novel. Gracie McNeil has recently inherited a house from her grandmother in the historic neighborhood in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, there is some family jealousy that prevents Gracie from rejoicing over her inheritance. Gracie also has many heart aches from the past, including her mother dying during her birth. With a dual timeline this book switches back-and-forth between Gracie and Olivia Kingston. Olivia is a station master for the underground railroad. She does not share the details of her work with her doctor husband, Douglas. However Douglas is understanding and seems to support Olivia‘s work. It is extremely dangerous for Douglas to know of her work.

Gracie discovers a secret room in her grandmother's house. Her neighbor, a good friend of her grandmother's connects her with her grandson who is able to help with the history of the house and many of the fine details of registering the house as a historic landmark. However Gracie finds herself trying to start a business, as well as settle herself in the new area. Will Gracie be able to accomplish that? Can Olivia continue to help those passing through the underground railroad? Will they be found out? Will Douglas trust her and her work?

This dual timeline novel was a fantastic read. I found myself enthralled going back-and-forth in time. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and was given a free copy from the publisher for my honest review. I recommend Passages of Hope by Terry J Haynes. 

Beneath His Silence by Hannah Linder

Beneath His Silence by Hannah Linder is that tale of Ella, who is mourning the loss of her sister. Not sure quite how to process her sister's mysterious death, Ella proceeds to her sister's estate. One problem, how will she confront her brother-in-law rumored to be the killer? Instead Ella takes on the role of governess for her nephew. However, Ella has no experience as a governess, must change her name and her role in society. She hides it well. She must now solve the mystery of her sister's death and confront her brother-in-law. But is it that simple? Is she even safe in the house?

I've recently read several books I simply cannot put down. Rather unusual for me, but Beneath His Silence was one such book. I was absolutely captivated by the story, both the romance and the mystery.  Hannah does an amazing job of weaving a tale, taking you back in history and having the reader on their toes trying to guess what will happen next. I was given a free copy from the publisher, which I was happy to do. This tale is very enjoyable! I do recommend!

The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano

The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano is an excellent story of historical fiction romance. Concert pianist, Vivienne Mourdant's father dies. Intrigued by her now poor state and no longer controlled by her father Vivienne must find out why her father is supporting a patient in an asylum. In order to do this, she disguises herself as an aide and works in the asylum. However Vivienne is quickly drawn into the asylum and suddenly finds herself as a patient. It is frightful and revealing as to what goes on in the asylum. No one will believe Vivienne's real name and her real circumstances.

I must say I was absolutely drawn into the story of The Lost Melody. There are a lot of references to music, which music fans will enjoy. However, as one who is not so educated in music, I was still able to enjoy the story. The story is a bit frightening as it dive into asylums in the Victorian era. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I could not put it down. I was given a free copy from the publisher for my honest review which I was happy to do. I highly recommend The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano.