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Romancing the Grump by Jenny Proctor
Did not finish book.

Reasons for not finishing this book: cuss words and a male character calls another male character hot. I probably won’t read any more books by this author. 

A Groom of One's Own by Emma St. Clair

lighthearted

3.0

The Backpack Bride by Dulcie Dameron

emotional hopeful inspiring

4.0

Carved in Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us by Jasmine L. Holmes

informative inspiring reflective

4.0

All That Is Secret by Patricia Raybon

3.0

Faylene's Biggest Catch by Betty Castleberry

funny lighthearted

3.0

This is a funny book! 

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.

I read 118 pages. I wanted to learn more about this place but I couldn’t get past the cuss words and the alluding to inappropriate sexual content.

Here for You by Pat Simmons

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad

4.0

This was a heartfelt and hopeful book. I loved how Nicholas set boundaries in his relationship with Rachel. Nicholas was a sweetheart who stood by Rachel through hard times. This book is encouraging! It reminded me of the power of prayer and community. This book also encouraged me to visit those who are sick and homebound to pray and to encourage them. 

“You go to go through something to have a testimony about God’s goodness. 

“The ministers who petition God on behalf of the sick folks and homebound count it a privilege to be faithful to strengthen someone with hope.”

This Ain't No Promised Land by Tina Shelton
Did not finish book. Stopped at 96%.

One of the characters visited a Catholic church.

The Story Raider by Lindsay A. Franklin

adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

This book ended on a cliffhanger. I did not see that ending coming! I’m not ready to read book 3 because then the series will be over! I enjoyed the characters, the plot, etc. Lindsay A. Franklin is a great storyteller and writer. 

“And as always, all glory goes to God, the source of all good things and the one who rescues from even the darkest circumstances.”