Prayer Of Hope's Christian Fiction Reviews

Welcome to our blog stop on the Google Play Winter Giveaway!  Author Marilynn Dawson is giving away one PDF copy of her books each week until the end of January 2014.  This Giveaway is in celebration of her next release, "Dressed for Eternity" which will launch in February 2014.  You can read a sample of that book here:   https://www.facebook.com/Marilynn.Dawson.Author/app_186268111422317 Today, we get to feature Volume Six of her series, "Becoming the Bride of Christ: A Personal Journey".  This is a 6 volume set with a Leader's Guide; 14 chapters spread across the volumes, with Volume Six containing Chapters 13 and 14.  The back cover of Volume Six has this to share: "I saw a tidbit one day, of someone not understanding why anyone would sing of falling in love with God, or why anyone would sing of God desiring to love us. They asked if they should glorify God or send Him flowers. . . God says in Scripture that He longs to take us under His wings as

Guess what everyone?  We're part of another blog tour!  Author Marilynn Dawson is inviting you to take part in the Google Play Winter Giveaway taking place between December 1st and January 26th.  As part of the blog tour, we get to feature one of her books every week.  The complete schedule is below.  Pay attention to my date in the list, and don't forget to stop by the others as well.  If you have a Google account email address, you can enter your name to win one of her books every week.  The first drawing is on December 8th. December 2nd:Tiffany - Voices for Society http://voice4society.wordpress.com/ December 9th: Jansina Grossman - Rivershore Books http://blog.rivershorebooks.com December 18th: Lori Ramsey - Author and Novelist http://laramsey.com/ December 23:Tiffany  - Voices for Society http://voice4society.wordpress.com/ December 30th: Marilynn Dawson - Songdove's Musings http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/ January 6th: LitanyPrayerhope - Prayer

I do not usually read self-help, Do you know God, type books whether christian or not but I decided to give this book a try the title is what caught my attention when the author asked me to choose a book to read. I thought A life of Gratitude sounds catchy. So I read it. Below is my review. God Bless,  Prayerofhope The Author starts out with an introduction that gives major insight on not only who they are but how this book came about. This intrigued me because I for one love when Authors don't just talk about but be about it meaning if they wrote a book on 30 days of fasting I would hope they know what it entails from experience and not just something to put down on paper for a book deal. Author Shelley Hitz have lived "A Life of Gratitude". I love how she let us know she went through a transitioning season but now is prepared for gratitude and thankfulness. Now to the meat and potatoes of the book. Day #1 talks about the 21 Days of Gratitude and what that means.

So recently I have discovered this neat blog hop called "Fear Not Blog Hop". A group of Christian authors decided to get together and have a Christian spin on the upcoming Holiday by doing a give-a-way. This give-a-way will go from from October 25-31, 2013. The list of authors include:  Samatha Fury, Shelley Hitz, Deborah Heal, Cynthia P. Willow, Mary C. Findley, Faith Blum, Jen Gentry, Ruthie Madison, Kelly Hagen, Kathryn Elizabeth Jones, and R. M. Strong. So join in the fun, discover new christian authors, and remember  Are we supposed to take joy and pleasure in being scared, or are we supposed to Fear Not? Click on the link below to begin!!   Fear Not Blog Hop   

This book is considered Historical Fiction.  I love how it interweaves flashbacks tying together lose ends that you would never have thought were there. A reporter is sent to take the memoirs of an old southern woman who it turns out she is in relation to him although he is African American.  As you read through the different parts of this story you will see how some tension still remains even as this reporter tries to dig deeper into his own family background not knowing that he is in the center of it all. It tells how God shows mercy and redemption while also healing family bonds. I pray that your soul is blessed as you read through Author Tracey Bateman's book The Color of the Soul and in return maybe you may want to go beyond what is in front of you to the God-point of the novel.

As always I love a good mystery mixed with a little romance and I guarantee you Summer Meadows will not disappoint. In Fudge-Laced Felonies we go on a journey of finding out who a thief is, who loves who, and most importantly we see how God gives us the strength to overcome our fears for the greater good. That is exactly what Summer did. In Candy-Coated Secrets we are taken into the going ons of a cardinal where although this time Summer did not seek a mystery it found her. At first I was confused as to why someone was out to hurt her but then everything that you thought you knew was dismissed as you got closer to the ending. The ending will leave you speechless and wanting to read it over again just to make sure you read it right the first time!! So hold on tight and read this amazing Christian Mystery because you will definitely thank me later for bringing this book to your attention!! In Chocolate-Covered Crime it starts off with Summer planning her wedding like any other brid

I absolutely positively LOVED this book actually!! The main character Katie will keep you laughing with her sass, independent mind set and goals.I can honestly say that this book kept me on the edge of my seat. A Hope Undaunted is so romantic with twists and turns that teaches life lessons. My favorite part was when one of the characters decided to become a priest, I mean it was SO ironic and not expected.!! I hope you enjoy this book as much as I have.

I stumbled on this futuristic styled series a few nights ago and I do not regret purchasing it. It is a unique Genre but still Christian Fiction. The first book int he series is Called Gene Play and basically the author takes you on a journey that touches on premarital sex which results in a pregnancies which plays a major part in an elaborate con that will leave you speechless!! As you read Gene Play you will see how those who you thought were legit really are crooked. I love how the author weaves the story in a away that you as the reader can relate and feel as though you are right in the thick of things. Which leads right into the Second book in the series, Virtual Memories, where your reality might just be fantasy. I love how the characters form the first book rolls over into Virtual Memories. We see the different dynamics of the main character, Serena Wilcox, as she uses her skills to solve the case. Finally, The last book in this collection, Camp Conviction, shows how God let

The Jewel Anthology is a collection of author Halle Bridgeman's Jewel series. The first book in the series, Sapphire Ice, gives the back story about the main characters in the other three books. They all are sisters, with different fathers. They also go through a trauma that carries on into their adulthood. The second book in the series, Greater Than Rubies, is about the eldest sister Robin. I have to say out of all the books her story was the most riveting. She was strong, loving, kind, and most importantly selfless. Meaning she put her sisters above her own needs and wants making sure they are taken care off regardless of the emotional, financial, mental strain it puts on her. We see her strengthen through out the book by the jobs that she holds, and how she stands up for herself even if she could possible lose her source of income. Through it all Robin preserves with God on her side knowing he will carry her through the rough times so that she will finally be filled with Joy.

A Melody for James, what can I say except I truly LOVED this book! After I started reading this book  I could not put it down until the very end.  At first I was like what is going on in the beginning with James wife being killed because like normal people I always read the back cover for a synopsis of what to expect. Then as I was reading I saw how things tied together and how this invisible man was really someone really close to Melody. I also love how she overcame a domestic violence situation and in doing so she used that  to catapult herself into using her God-given gift, which was to sing. Then I admired how even in tragedy James decided to minister to the man that kidnapped his wife.  This particular scene emulates how we are suppose to forgive someone, not for their peace of mind but for our own salvation. Also, this taught me how the true and living God, by using tough situations and events, can use us as a beacon of light to minister to the unbelievers and evildoers!

From start to finish I was in awe. I love how the author ties in his other christian novels and characters such as the young fly and saved group and love's new manager. Eric is the ideal Americanization christian male. Although his back was literally against the wall about to lose everything  he still gave God the praise holding on and waiting for his break through. And that break through came just in Gods own time! Although when God blesses us the devil seems to try and attack harder he and bri persevered even through sadness, pain, and death. I enjoyed it but I really loved how Eric evolved and grew through out the book! Highly recommended! I hope this review was helpful!! God Bless Prayer of Hope

As a whole the three novellas had me laughing, sad, teary-eyed and most importantly wanting to read more books by Mrs. Simmons, the author. The three books in the collection were called A Mother's Love,Words Of Love,and Love At Work. Although these are stand alone novellas they are tied together with a "falling in love against the odds" type ribbon. Below I will review each individual book. A Mother's Love was simply amazing! Although it was about Shana's mother Jillian planning her daughter's wedding, the wedding she herself was never able to have due to the fact she got pregnant at 15 and had Shana at 16 and raised her daughter as a single mother. This book was about so much more. It was about God's redemption, second chances at love, forgiveness and facing a past that you thought you had laid to rest. All in all we follow Jillian's and Shana's journey through the unexpected blessing God has for them whether it be Shana reconnecting with her es