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Dreaming on Daisies by Miralee Ferrell
4.0
**I was given an advanced copy by the author for an honest review**
Leah has long since decided that in her life nothing is constant. Her mother died when she was young, her father is an alcoholic, and her brother has run away from home. She has decided that no matter what, nothing good was going to come her way, and no man would ever look at her they way they looked at her pretty friend Beth.
Soon, she is introduced to Steven, Beth's brother, who against all odds, determines to win over Leah, no matter how long it takes.Both Steven and Leah know there is an attraction, although neither know its mutual. They begin to talk, and as their stories come out, both reveal the hurts that they have been through with parents and family, and the forgiveness they know they need to give, but seem to have a hard time finding the right mind set for the forgiveness.
As more of Leah's past comes to light with the return of her brother, she stands to lose not only the love of Steven but that of her father as well. Will she be able to find room in her heart to forgive the past or will it continue to haunt her forever?
I loved this read, it was quick and easy, and fun. I would definitely recommend this read out to anyone who wants a good book to curl up with!
Leah has long since decided that in her life nothing is constant. Her mother died when she was young, her father is an alcoholic, and her brother has run away from home. She has decided that no matter what, nothing good was going to come her way, and no man would ever look at her they way they looked at her pretty friend Beth.
Soon, she is introduced to Steven, Beth's brother, who against all odds, determines to win over Leah, no matter how long it takes.Both Steven and Leah know there is an attraction, although neither know its mutual. They begin to talk, and as their stories come out, both reveal the hurts that they have been through with parents and family, and the forgiveness they know they need to give, but seem to have a hard time finding the right mind set for the forgiveness.
As more of Leah's past comes to light with the return of her brother, she stands to lose not only the love of Steven but that of her father as well. Will she be able to find room in her heart to forgive the past or will it continue to haunt her forever?
I loved this read, it was quick and easy, and fun. I would definitely recommend this read out to anyone who wants a good book to curl up with!
Hallowed Halls by Hannah Alexander
4.0
**I received an advanced copy from the author**
Joy Gilbert is a doctor from a small town, who cares to much about everyone around her. Her ex-fiance Zach, is a doctor at the hospital in the town where Joy is from, who hasn't stopped caring for Joy since she left, and to top it all off Weston Cline, Joy's new employer, has made it clear to those around her that he is expecting more in their relationship than what is normal between employer and employee.
As Weston's background becomes more clear to Joy, she pulls back from any relationship with him, but his teenage daughter has become a close friend of Joy's, so she continues to see the daughter and offer what friendship she can. When Joy get some devastating news and heads home to her mother, more devastation is piled on top. Joy is determined to make the best of what she can of the relationship between herself and her mother, but Molly is not the easiest person to get along with. As they learn to love and appreciate each other for what they are, Joy's relationship with Zach is brought again to the front, and they are slowly working toward forgiveness. Will forgiveness be easy to find, or will they continue to battle it out? As the health of Joy's young friend Tressa is suddenly thrust to the forefront, can an entire family learn to move past the embers of past flames and move forward to new relationships?
This was a great read!! I read through the entire book in about three hours and enjoyed the entire thing! I fell in love with a couple of the characters and found myself giggling at some of the antics that went on between the pages. Great clean read!
Joy Gilbert is a doctor from a small town, who cares to much about everyone around her. Her ex-fiance Zach, is a doctor at the hospital in the town where Joy is from, who hasn't stopped caring for Joy since she left, and to top it all off Weston Cline, Joy's new employer, has made it clear to those around her that he is expecting more in their relationship than what is normal between employer and employee.
As Weston's background becomes more clear to Joy, she pulls back from any relationship with him, but his teenage daughter has become a close friend of Joy's, so she continues to see the daughter and offer what friendship she can. When Joy get some devastating news and heads home to her mother, more devastation is piled on top. Joy is determined to make the best of what she can of the relationship between herself and her mother, but Molly is not the easiest person to get along with. As they learn to love and appreciate each other for what they are, Joy's relationship with Zach is brought again to the front, and they are slowly working toward forgiveness. Will forgiveness be easy to find, or will they continue to battle it out? As the health of Joy's young friend Tressa is suddenly thrust to the forefront, can an entire family learn to move past the embers of past flames and move forward to new relationships?
This was a great read!! I read through the entire book in about three hours and enjoyed the entire thing! I fell in love with a couple of the characters and found myself giggling at some of the antics that went on between the pages. Great clean read!