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Friday, February 10, 2023

PEARL OF GREAT PRICE by Shaen Layle, Reviewed by Paula Shreckhise

Cozy mystery of a missing ring that was donated to a museum.

Tracy goes on the trail of the true thief to clear her niece Jana with the help of her sister Amy and cousin Robin. The meddlesome trio jump to conclusions as the suspects are ruled out. Things are made more difficult when Tracy sprains her ankle but they sort out the clues and the pearl is found, but with lots of mystery along the way.

The pearl plays a part in an historical account of the three cousins’ grandmother, a story of redemption of a little girl and her worth found in Christ.

Excellent cozy with a trio of ladies who cannot seem to stay out of puzzling situations.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*4 stars and a solid faith thread 

Buy A PEARL OF GREAT PRICE at Guideposts



BackCover Blurb:
Pearl of Great Price is book #5 in the Secrets of Grandma’s Attic fiction series.

Tracy Doyle is amazed by the overwhelming excitement in Canton when she is sent to report on the grand opening of the Museum of Wonders. But the real talk of the event is about a wealthy tech magnate and his unique donation to the museum. From his own private collection, Grover Glenn has given the museum a purple quahog pearl ring. This rare and very expensive treasure is sure to be a hit among museum visitors. But when the cloth on the display case is lifted—the ring is gone! Worse, security footage shows Tracy’s six-year-old niece, Jana, opening the case. Despite the evidence, Tracy knows her sweet niece is innocent, especially when they can’t find the ring in Jana’s possession. So the question remains—who really took the ring?

Meanwhile, rushing to get things done at home, Tracy trips and hurts her ankle. The injury puts a screeching halt to her never-ending to-do list. How is she supposed to solve the mystery of the missing pearl ring from an armchair?

 


Monday, December 20, 2021

NO ROOM AT THE INN by Melody Carlson, Reviewed by Paula Shreckhise

Edith and Pastor Charles own a Bed and Breakfast in a quaint Christmas themed town of Christmas Valley. Their children are unable to visit this year, so they book in some guests. They pray that God would send them just the right people who need God’s love this Christmas. Several couples, a mother and daughter, an elderly man and an abrupt old women show up. Then a young couple about to have a baby break down in front of the Inn. Anything can happen at the Church Christmas play!

This was a delightful story about how God provides when circumstances seem dire. Healing and a little matchmaking take place, too. Lesson learned: do not be surprised when God answers prayer and you are willing to be used by being hospitable.
*I purchased this book from a library sale. All opinions are my own.*4 stars and an underpinning faith thread.
 

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Sunday, January 31, 2021

A SLOWLY DEVELOPING STORY by Shaen Layle and Nancy Mehl, Reviewed by Paula Shreckhise

A great cozy mystery centering around decades old film found in a camera from an estate liquidation.

Sisters Martha, Elizabeth and Mary own a thrift shop: Secondhand Blessings. They help out friend Laura who is clearing out her grandfathers house. The mystery begins when old photos are able to be processed but are then stolen. The plot thickens when Lauren has a break in and the sisters try to figure out what secrets the photos hold.

This is an interesting plot with a peek into the relationship of the sisters and how old secrets can affect the present. An enjoyable visit to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with a little light romance thrown in. I especially liked Mary and her adventures in baking. 4 stars and a solid faith thread.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the authors. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*

BackCover Blurb:
Lauren sells a vintage camera of her grandfathers to Secondhand Blessings. Elizabeth opens the back and discovers undeveloped film. With permission she gets it developed. The prints reveal a mystery of and Amish man who disappeared decades earlier. Mary gets involved with making baked goods for a local program.
 
Guideposts Publishing, January 2020

 

Friday, November 8, 2013

How to Stop Worrying

One more thought on Anita's new release from Guidebooks and Niki's post on its founder, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale -


Please visit our older posts this week and learn more about Anita Mae Draper's debut story RIDING ON A CHRISTMAS WISH.
Anita is giving away a gift set  of A CUP OF CHRISTMAS CHEER -- Guidepost's Christmas Book 2013.  On Sunday we will draw for the winner of this giveaway.

Have a great weekend.  Thanks for being part of our special week!

Monday, November 4, 2013

Release Party for Anita Mae Draper's Riding on a Christmas Wish!

Welcome to a special edition Release Party!  
The first for Author Anita Mae Draper!  

RIDING ON A CHRISTMAS WISH


Anita's first published story is part of this year's GUIDEBOOKS Christmas Collection:
A Cup of Christmas Cheer
...a two book gift set that Anita is generously giving away this week to one commenter.  
Please join us in wishing her much success and come on in out of the cold!

To help keep us pampered, I've asked three gentlemen to help! (all are on Anita's list for heroes in her future stories.) We've laid out quite a spread of Christmas treats and other favorite foods, many of which would be included in a 1911 celebration in the province of Ontario, Canada where Anita's story takes place!

It just so happens I live on another planet because I have no idea who this actor Josh Lucas is.



But he knows how to serve a cookie or two. I've dragged out an old cookbook for treats particularly popular after the turn of the century. the PREVIOUS turn of the century, that is.

1910's Best Cookie, as claimed by the Betty Crocker company was the OATMEAL DROP COOKIE! Oatmeal Drop cookies, I'm familiar with!

More treats - Butterscotch cookies and Chocolate Cream Cake. Maple creme cookies and Gingerbread. I brought in some very fine loose-leaf tea (Earl Grey!) and fresh ground coffee. When's the last time you had coffee perked?  The weather is plenty chilly up here in Ontario this week but Thomas and Eliza have a nice fire going and when the house gets full, we'll be opening a window to keep cool!

Harrison Ford made the Christmas CutOuts. I know. Who'd have guessed.  I think he's just about perfect for the role of Thomas, at least in this photo!  And Bradley Cooper, come over here with those shortbread cookies. I'll be in the kitchen making hot chocolate the old fashioned way! Anita's famous Pumpkin Loaf is cooling and I've already cut into the fresh loaf of  ELIZA'S Oatmeal Bread, perfect to go along with a warm stew...
(It might be the same stew warming Thomas and Eliza's kitchen in Anita's story.)

 

If you must only come for awhile, I hope it's when the fiddler is here as we'll be practicing our Christmas carols later and we look forward to raising a cup of Christmas Cheer together. If we get the snow we want, you'll may have the option of a sleigh ride home.  Ahh, nothing like a cold, clear, starlit night!


Congratulations, Anita!  


To celebrate, Anita is offering two special giveaways this week - Besides the two volume set of hardcover books, she's adding a $10.00 Starbucks gift card. If you were like me, you'd re-gift that right into someone's Christmas stocking...because they are THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT! but you might not want to part with the books!
We'll pick names on Sunday evening, November 10th.

The celebration goes on tomorrow and Wednesday, so stop in and comment each day.

"Seriously. I can bake, you know."





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