“The Intimate Connection: Secrets to a Lifelong Romance” by Dr. Kevin Leman

I have read several books by Dr. Leman so I was really excited to get his latest book.

“Whether you are new to marriage or have been marries a long time, Dr. Leman’s time-tested strategies will create the kind of exciting intimacy, mutual respect, and fulfilling communication that will keep you in each other’s arms for a lifetime.”

This book includes 13 chapters/”secrets” to lifelong romance, including some bonus sections. The chapters include things like, “Sex is important…but not for the reasons you might think”, “Outside forces have shaped your relationship (without your permission), “For your spouse to truly hear you, you have to talk in a way that encourages them to listen” and “There’s no reason to settle for blah, less-than, or a battlefield”. Don’t those chapters sound really good??!

The introduction from the author was good to read, and specifically spot on for me. “If you’re reading this book, you picked it up because you crave a more satisfying marriage. You don’t want to be just roommates who only intersect over the basic necessities of life…”

I really enjoyed reading the principles in this book and the examples and stories throughout as well. They were really helpful and I’m looking forward to re-reading this book slower so I can implement the marriage secrets in my own 10 year marriage. I highly recommend this book as well as others he has written!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
Creating a happy, lifelong marriage is about much more than physical compatibility. It’s about a lifestyle of 24-7 intimacy that bonds couples in a mutually satisfying relationship. In The Intimate Connection, bestselling marriage expert Dr. Kevin Leman explores key secrets to the love life couples crave. He helps readers

– understand each other’s needs, backgrounds, and personalities (and how those factors influence every marital interaction)
– talk so their spouse really listens
– turn negative game-playing into positive behaviors that help couples grow closer
– create deep, long-lasting intimacy that’s divorce-proof

Whether couples are new to marriage or have been married a long time, Dr. Leman’s time-tested strategies will create the kind of exciting intimacy, mutual respect, and fulfilling communication that will keep husbands and wives in each other’s arms for a lifetime.

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“Powerful Prayers for Your Son: Praying for Every Part of His Life” by Rob & Joanna Teigen

This book includes 77 different sections of prayer topics. Each topic like “When He’s Angry” includes a couple scriptures to read and then a prayer to God about that specific topic. There are also different stories throughout this book.

As a mom to 2 boys, I enjoyed reading this book and all the different scriptures and prayers. I especially liked the beginning 2 sections from the authors as to the reason they wrote this book and their journey with their own children. I could tell they were very passionate and prayerful with writing this book.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
Parents know that their children need their prayers. But sometimes, they aren’t sure where to start. For moms and dads who long to lift their kids up in prayer, Powerful Prayers for Your Daughter and Powerful Prayers for Your Son offer hope, encouragement, and practical help.

Rob and Joanna Teigen assure parents that just because they don’t always understand their son or daughter, that doesn’t mean that God doesn’t. Collecting specific prayers parents can use, along with stories from other parents about how God has answered their prayers, Rob and Joanna give readers a strong foundation to build a lifelong habit of praying for their kids. They also explain what boys and girls need to learn as they grow up, including character, courage, modesty, self-control, forgiveness, and more, so parents can pray for every part of their kids’ lives.

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MY REVIEW:
I really enjoyed this story and hopefully the start of a new series! I can’t wait to read more!

The story alternates between the father and his 3 daughters point of views of the current happenings on the Island and their lives. I really liked how the story was written and how it flowed. Great, steady pace with interesting, fun characters. I loved the description of the Island and some of the Islanders like Peg and Seth. I hope there will be more books in this series so I can read more about the camp’s growth and the sisters lives and what they choose to do.

This christian fiction and romance book focused on mending relationships, discovering purpose and direction in life, and love and forgiveness. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

MY REVIEW:
Mystery, suspense, romance, chocolate… whats not to love about this story??! I loved reading about the friendship (and more) of Britt and Zander through out. The story had lots of laughs and mystery as they both work together to figure out what happened to his Uncle and what he may have been involved in. This story is book 3 of the “Bradford Sisters Romance” series but they can be read as stand alone novels. Loved it! Sweet, clean romance I guarantee you will enjoy and not want to stop reading!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

On Tour with Prism Book Tours

Sweet on You
(Bradford Sisters #3)
By Becky Wade
Christian Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 368 Pages
April 30th 2019 by Bethany House Publishers

Britt Bradford and Zander Ford have been the best of friends since they met thirteen years ago. Unbeknown to Britt, Zander has been in love with her for just as long.

Independent and adventurous Britt channels her talent into creating chocolates at her hometown shop. Zander is a bestselling author who’s spent the past 18 months traveling the world. He’s achieved a great deal but still lacks the only thing that ever truly mattered to him–Britt’s heart.

When Zander’s uncle dies of mysterious causes, he returns to Merryweather, Washington, to investigate, and Britt is immediately there to help. Although this throws them into close proximity, both understand that an attempt at romance could jeopardize their once-in-a-lifetime friendship. But while Britt is determined to resist any change in their relationship, Zander finds it increasingly difficult to keep his feelings hidden.

As they work together to uncover his uncle’s tangled past, will the truth of what lies between them also, finally, come to light?

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About the Author

Becky’s a California native who attended Baylor University, met and married a Texan, and settled in Dallas. She published historical romances for the general market before putting her career on hold for several years to care for her three children. When God called her back to writing, Becky knew He meant for her to turn her attention to Christian fiction. She loves writing funny, modern, and inspirational contemporary romance! She’s the Christy Award and Carol Award winning author of My Stubborn Heart, the Porter Family series, and the Bradford Sisters Romance series.

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Tour Schedule

Tour Giveaway

ONE WINNER WILL RECEIVE:

• Tote bag highlighting Britt’s chocolate shop, Sweet Art
• Paperback copy of Sweet on You
• $100 Visa gift card
• 1 pound box of See’s chocolate truffles
• Set of chocolate scented soap
• Box of colored pencils
• “Tattoo” coloring book

Enter on Becky’s website HERE

MY REVIEW:
The new k-9 series continues with this brand new book by Dana Mentink! Picking up from book 1, the team is still trying to find Jordy’s killer and his missing dog Snapper through out this book. Each book has a new story involving characters previously mentioned which can make this a stand alone novel, however, I would recommend reading them in order.

I loved character Violet and her strong character, integrity, and wit. She is best friends with officer Zach who was brothers with Officer Jordy who was killed in book 1. I love the officer dog aspects and learning how each dog can help their handler with a specific police field-like drugs, bombs, lost people, etc.

steady action and drama from beginning to end. great characters. clean romance, christian fiction, suspense. This series will have a new book released every month starting in April thru December. I can’t wait to read more!

About the Book

Book: Act of Valor

Author: Dana Mentink

Genre: Inspirational romantic suspense

Release Date: June 1, 2019

A True Blue K-9 story …When airline employee Violet Griffin encounters several suspicious passengers, she’s thrust into the crosshairs of a drug smuggling operation. NYPD officer Zach Jameson and his drug detection beagle, Eddie, can tell this is no small-time threat. Someone’s gunning for Violet, and after recently losing his brother, Zach refuses to lose her, too…especially now that she’s gone from friend to the woman he’s falling for.

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About the Author

Dana Mentink is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a national bestselling author of over forty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Barbour, and Harvest House. Dana was thrilled to be a semi-finalist in the Jeanne Robertson Comedy With Class Competition. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with Papa Bear, teen bear cubs affectionately nicknamed Yogi and Boo Boo, Junie, the nutty terrier, and a chubby box turtle. You can connect with Dana via her website at danamentink.com, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)

More from Dana

Cops and killers and beagles, oh my! It was a ton of fun writing the second book in the new True Blue K-9 Continuity series. First of all, I had the honor of working with some AMAZING authors. (It’s challenging creating a world together and keeping all those details straight!) I had the privilege of following the amazing Lynette Eason, so that’s always a plus! Second, I learned all about the astonishing world of beagles! Those critters are just amazing. For instance, the original beagles were tiny, only 8 inches tall and could be carried in a pocket, which is why they called them Pocket Beagles. I need one of those! The name beagle comes from the French, which is translated “wide throat” or “loudmouth.” This is well earned by Eddie in my story, who will occasionally let loose with the trademark baying. The beagles small size, general friendliness, and ferocious scent drive, make it the perfect dog to sniff around airports and get into compact spaces. Eddie enjoys doing just that with Zach, his handler and best friend. He earns those gourmet treats that Zach bakes up for him. Best of all, Eddie was rescued from death before he became a canine cop star! It’s just awesome when you can twine fact with fiction to come up with a tail wagging suspense story! I hope you enjoy the second installment in the series!

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To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away a grand prize of a print copy of the book, a beagle coloring book, and an Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/e012/act-of-valor-celebration-tour-giveaway