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THE RELUCTANT BLOGGER by Ryan Rapier Bonneville, 2013 ISBN: 978-1-4621-1254-8 LDS Fiction Review copy provided by publisher in return for honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Todd knows he is in a bad place. That’s why he went to a therapist in the first place, and that alone took a lot of doing. So when Dr. Schenk threatens to stop their sessions unless Todd puts in more effort, he grasps at the last available straw: a personal blog that will force Todd to confront his demons. Ever since he lost his wife, Todd has not been the same. He’s been forced to Single Adult activities at church, and everyone seems to expect him to just forget Marci and get married again—especially when he meets Emily, who makes him smile and starts to bring him out of his depression. But dating again is hard when Todd has three kids of his own, not to mention an overbearing father and friends with their own problems. This beautifully woven and ...

MATTIE by M. Ann Rohrer Cedar Fort, 2013 ISBN13: 9781462111114 LDS Fiction Review copy provided by publisher for blog tour. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK MATTIE is a sweeping historical novel based on the life and times of Ann Rohrer’s maternal grandmother, who was born and raised in Colonia Juarez, one of 13 Mormon settlements in Mexico—the same one where Mitt Romney's grandfather lived. Covering the time between 1902 and 1917 which includes an up close and personal view of Pancho Villa and the turbulence of the Mexican Revolution, we follow Mattie through crisis of faith, adventures, romance, and coming of age as she learns to cope with her world. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Martha Ann Robinson Rohrer was born in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. At age nine, she moved with her family to Toquepala, Peru, South America, where they lived for ten years. After attending Juarez Stake Academy in Mexico her sophomore year, she return...

Author: Scott Johnson Release Date: October 2012 Publisher: Cedar Fort Genre: Spiritual Holiday ABOUT THE BOOK For Jeremy, Christmas is just another reminder that he'll never be able to enjoy the things that come so easily to other children. Then one night he has a dream that will change everything. Accompanied by stirring music, this story of finding faith and discovering the power of the Master Healer is sure to be cherished at Christmastime and all year long. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Author Scott A. Johnson spent most of his childhood in Utah, where he gained a love for creative writing. Recognizing his potential at a young age, his teachers and family encouraged him to explore his developing writing talents. Scott continued to craft imaginative and original stories through his teenage years, including original short stories that are beloved by his family. He published his first book, "Nutrition: A Word of Wisdom," in 2009, and has published more...

TEXTING THROUGH TIME: JOHN TAYLOR AND THE MYSTERY PUZZLE by Christy Monson Bonneville Books, 2012 ISBN13: 9781462110841 LDS Middle Grade Fiction Grades 3-6 E-book provided by publisher for blog tour. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Micah and Alicia are excited to meet John Taylor as a child in England. But when their phone won't let them return to their own time, the'll follow the prophet around the world, learning some important lessons along the way. Humorous, entertaining, and informative, this book is a wonderful introduction to church history that's bound to be a family favorite! ABOUT THE AUTHOR (from author's website ) My grandmother lived with us when I was young. She loved to read me stories. I would curl up in her lap or sit on the bed next to her and listen to the tales spin out before me. We cried together over Lassie Come Home and loved Madeline and her adventures. That was a magical time for me in my life. W...

OPEN FIRE: J. GOLDEN KIMBALL TAKES ON THE SOUTH,  THE BEGINNINGS OF A LEGEND by Scott M. Hurst Bonneville Books, 2012 ISBN: 978-1-59955-907-0 LDS Biographical/Historical Fiction Complimentary copy provided by publisher for blog tour. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK In this fast paced story filled with holy hi-jinx and missionary mayhem, Golden squares off with his characteristic cowboy sense of humor against everything from spiteful preachers to the threat of death at the hands of the terrible Ku Klux Klan. Join Golden as he takes on the South with these unbelievable, true stories. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Scott graduated from Brigham Young University and is currently enrolled in the School of Hard Knocks. He is a nomad who claims his home in Utah, California, Hawaii and wherever else in the world he happens to be. The closest thing he’s ever done to being a cowboy was dude ranching for a day. He couldn’t sit down for two weeks afte...

CHOOSING CHARITY (Book #3 in the Faith, Hope, & Charity Trilogy) by Terri Ferran Bonneville Books, 2012 ISBN: 978-1-4621-1065-0 LDS Fiction Reviewed from e-copy provided by author for blog tour. All opinions expressed here are solely my own. With a new job, a husband she adores, and a life full of friends, Kit’s life seems pretty much perfect—well, aside from the fact that her husband is in school and way too busy for Kit’s liking. And of course she’s still dealing with the fall-out from her adoptive parents’ divorce. But when Kit learns that her biological mother wants to meet her, she’s not sure how to react. What good could possibly come from getting to know someone who left you in a dumpster to die? Exquisitely written and full of heart, Choosing Charity is a can’t-miss read that’s sure to remind you why Christlike love is the greatest virtue of all. I'm not sure what to say about this one that I haven't already said about the previous two, Finding Fai...

HAVING HOPE (second book in the Faith, Hope & Charity Trilogy) by Terri Ferran Bonneville, 2009 ISBN: 9781599552330 LDS Fiction Reviewed from ARC e-copy received as part of blog tour. All opinions expressed here are solely my own.  After being reunited with Adam Bridger, the missionary she waited for for two long years, Kit Matthews experiences feelings she cannot ignore promptings that take her halfway around the world. The strong connection she feels with orphans in Romania because of her own abandonment at birth draws Kit to Romania where she meets a Romanian medical student, Marcel and when Kit challenges Marcel to learn about the gospel, she has no idea of the doors she has opened. After learning of some disturbing news at home, Kit struggles to have hope that God is mindful of His children, and must decide between creating a new life in Romania and returning to repair her life in America. As I've mentioned in other reviews, there are some characters tha...

Welcome to my stop on the Choosing Charity Blog Tour . I will be sharing reviews, an author interview, and hosting a giveaway over the next four days.  But first the book, the last book in a trilogy including Finding Faith and Having Hope . Today, I'm introducing the author and presenting the giveaway. For each of the next three days, I will review all three books in the series, so be sure to check back. See here for the review of Finding Faith . CHOOSING CHARITY by Terri Ferran Bonneville Books, 2012 ISBN-13: 978-1462110650 LDS Fiction   With a new job, a husband she adores, and a life full of friends, Kit’s life seems pretty much perfect—well, aside from the fact that her husband is in school and way too busy for Kit’s liking. And of course she’s still dealing with the fall-out from her adoptive parents’ divorce. But when Kit learns that her biological mother wants to meet her, she’s not sure how to react. What good could possibly come from getting t...