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:...

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.