Nicole and the Unending TBR

I love Susan May Warren's ability to make you "feel" her character's emotions. That is something that not every author can do for me and that is one reason why I always come back to her books. To be honest I was a little apprehensive about Jake Silver's story. I didn't really like him in the first book, he seemed to be the character that played too loose with the rules. I loved Orion and Ham, but I didn't have high expectations for Jake or Aria(shrugs). However, Warren did a great job of fleshing out their character, delving into their fears, regrets and weaknesses. It is for those reasons I came to connect with them, because who doesn't have fears, weaknesses or regrets? At times I was put out with the flipfloping between Jake and Aria's "should we/shouldn't we," but then I was reminded of how indecisive I can be when it comes to really trusting someone or making life decisions. So this book really got me reflecting. This book has be

I don't know how Pepper Basham does it. She writes novellas that do not feel lacking(even though I dire wouldn't mind more!). This is an absolutely adorably sweet story! The heroine is rigid and guarded,  the hero is sweet, adorable and open. Have I mentioned adorable? It just is the perfect way for me to describe it! Usually I find when a book has such a cute factor it lacks the depth, or any kind of complex message.  That is NOT the case with Jane by the book! There are quotes in this book that I want to save, and perhaps frame! There is a great message tied into this sweet story.

As strange as it may sound, it's books like these that make me think of the side figures of Biblical history as real people. Crazy, right? Well It does. When an author creates an fiction backstory about what might have led the people to being where they were at any point in history, it makes me think. It makes me wonder what their lives were like.  I found this book to be a very interesting look into the planting of the church at Philippi. I liked how the author incorporated the real historical figures into the fictional look into the story of the slave girl and the jailer. I wished for a bit more in the character depth but I did enjoy it. I'd recommend this book to people looking for more Biblical Novels set in the time of the early church.

Who is your favorite suspense author? Happy Suspense Saturday! This stack is a representation of my top suspense authors. These authors make the suspense feel real to me. They make me feel invested in the characters and the situations that they are in. .

I love a good marriage of convenience story and I have read a bunch of them. And sometimes it feels like you have read them all .....However. Melissa has done a fantastic job of making this story so unique and so very beautiful! It felt new and it made me feel like I haven't read something like that in a very long time. I absolutely loved how these two characters were wounded emotionally and had physical limitations, apart they struggled, but when they came together it was wonderful to see them build each other up. I loved the message of working things out "after the I do," I don't want to give spoilers, but there are so many great issues that are addressed. And I felt very invested in their story the whole time. In some parts I smiled, some I cheered for them and some I ached for what they were going through. Really, I have nothing but good to say about this story! This is one of my favorite couples this year!

I loved it!!!!!! Each book that I read from this author is just so good! I really loved the gentle way this story flowed. I loved the message of courage and taking a step out of our comfort zones. Not only did we get to see Willa grow and conquer some of her fear, but she turned the tables and challenged Patrick too. I love the way the tension slowly built between the two, the chemistry was just right. This author's work is just so beautiful! Looking forward to returning to Lenox!