Lonestar Angel by Colleen Coble

Lonestar Angel is an excellent book!  I rate it 5 stars!
This book is an excellent story of love, loss, and learning to trust.
The book begins 5 years ago when Eden and Clay Larson's baby was stolen and never found.  Eden blamed herself and Clay buried himself in his work.  Their young marriage ended, or so Eden thought.
Eden moved to Indiana and is moving on with her life.  She has found her faith, and met a nice,christian man that she plans to marry.  During an evening out, Clay interrupts their dinner with some shocking news.  1.  They're still married, and 2.  Clay never gave up searching for their daughter Brianna, and now believes he has found her, in Texas.
Eden and Clay go to Texas to a youth ranch where they believe their daughter is.  They work as counselors at the youth ranch for the children.  In doing this, they discover so much about themselves, their families, all the while trying to determine which of the 4 little girls is their Brianna.  Danger is close at hand as the couple rediscovers their love for each other.  They are up against snakes, storms, fire, and kidnapping.
In the end, they discover the truth about that horrible day 5 years ago, and their real daughter.  How can they turn their backs on the 4 girls they have grown to love?
Read this wonderful story to find out.
I couldn't put this book down.  My only issue with this book is that I want to read the rest of the series, and that I have been introduced to an amazing new Christian author!  

Disclaimer:  I received this book for review purposes.  No other compensation was received.  All views expressed are my honest opinions.  

Restless in Carolina by Tamara Leigh

This book was a fun book to sit down and read.
The story begins with Bridget, a widow who has lost trust in God.  After being a widow for 4 years, her family thinks it is time for her to move on.  They need her help in selling the large family estate.  Bridget is an Eco-friendly nursery owner, who cares very much about the future of the family estate, and doesn't want to see it sold to the highest bidder to be made into single family homes.  She takes on this challenge, and has sought out J.C. Dirks as the developer with a good reputation for his green developments.  After meeting, she is hopeful for the sale.  J.C. comes to look at the estate.  Meanwhile, Bridget's father introduces her to his friend's son who is also interested in purchasing the estate, and maybe a relationship with Bridget.  Being a widow, Bridget has been out of the dating scene but she finds herself with 2 potential buyers for the estate, and 2 potential relationships.
Both Bridget, J.C. Dirk, and Caleb have to let go of their pasts, in order to move on to the future.  In this process, 2of the characters find themselves back in the church.
Read the book to find out who wins the purchase of the estate and who wins Bridget's heart.

Disclaimer:  I received this book for review purposes.  No other compensation was received.  All views expressed are my honest opinions.  

1st Snow of the season

The kids are enjoying the first snowfall of the season. They are so excited to play in the snow.  The temperature is in the 20's and there is little wind - which makes it perfect for playing outside.