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Holding the Fort (The Fort Reno Series) by Regina Jennings

Louisa travels to Indian Territory to find her brother after being replaced by a younger dance hall singer. She arrives only to be mistaken as the teacher and governess for Major Daniel Adams daughters. His 2 daughters have been without a mother for some time so Major Daniel got a governess in hopes his girls can be properly trained in the way of education and manners before their grandmother whisks them off to the city.

Lousia finds out her brother Bradley is in the same location (Fort Reno) but doesn’t want others to know why she’s there and that they are related since he supposedly almost killed someone. If someone finds out Louisa isn’t a teacher and is really a dance hall singer, her hopes of a new life and possibly love, will disappear.

This book was fun to read and true to the time period of the late 1880s. This author has written several great books and this one doesn’t disappoint!

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

About the book:
Louisa Bell never wanted to be a dance-hall singer, but dire circumstances force her hand. With a little help from her brother in the cavalry, she’s able to make ends meet, but lately he’s run afoul of his commanding officer, so she undertakes a visit to straighten him out.

Major Daniel Adams has his hands full at Fort Reno. He can barely control his rowdy troops, much less his two adolescent daughters. If Daniel doesn’t find someone respectable to guide his children, his mother-in-law insists she’ll take them.

When Louisa arrives with some reading materials, she’s mistaken for the governess who never appeared. Major Adams is skeptical. She bears little resemblance to his idea of a governess–they’re not supposed to be so blamed pretty–but he’s left without recourse. His mother-in-law must be satisfied, which leaves him turning a blind eye to his unconventional governess’s methods. Louisa’s never faced so important a performance. Can she keep her act together long enough?

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About the Author
Regina Jennings is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English and a history minor. She is the author of numerous novels, including For the Record, A Most Inconvenient Marriage, Sixty Acres and a Bride, and Caught in the Middle, and contributed a novella to A Match Made in Texas. She has won a National Readers’ Choice Award and been a finalist for the Oklahoma Book of the Year. She now lives outside Oklahoma City with her husband and four children and can be found online at www.reginajennings.com.

This 10×10 softcover coloring devotion book is very nicely written with lots of beautiful scriptures and details to color. This book includes 40 coloring pages with the theme of “Heaven”. The author begins the book by sharing why he decided to design this book with the theme of “Heaven” and the concept of God returning to earth and making it our “heaven on earth”.

Very nice book-would make a great gift!

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

About the Book
Imagine Heaven the way the Bible describes it―a place of exquisite beauty brimming with marvelous detail and intricate patterns; a special dwelling place free of corruption and sin; and a place of both rest and enjoyable, meaningful work.

Let the power and majesty of Heaven fill your heart with joy as you color these 40 designs carefully interpreted from the pages of Scripture. Savor a respite from daily life as you read and meditate on devotions from best–selling author Randy Alcorn, a leading authority on Heaven. Picturing Heaven will offer you comfort and relaxation, while filling your heart with restful assurance that God prepares a special place for those who love Him.

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This soft padded board book is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5 and was just released last week!

There are all the traditional Veggie Tale characters in this book like Larry the Cucumber, Bob the Tomato, Junior the Asparagus. Each page has bright crisp pictures along with rhyming prayers on each page. There are also little scripture references on some of the pages as well. This book would be ideal to read out loud to your child before bed, as well as helping older children learn to read and word recognition.

I like that each title of the prayer is a different color so parents can also work on color recognition as well. Very well written and a fun book to add to your Veggie Tales collection!

“Sometimes it’s hard to get to sleep,
although I try my best.
Please calm my thoughts and feelings, Lord,
and help my body rest.”

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About the book:
A collection of bedtime prayers featuring favorite VeggieTales character
This new VeggieTales book of bedtime prayers is perfect for easing the daily transition from playtime to sweet dreams. These rhyming, toddler-friendly prayers will help teach little ones the importance of talking to God every day. Colorful illustrations of familiar VeggieTales characters accompany the short, easily understood prayers. This collection is designed to help children reflect on their day and anticipate the day to come, with requests and gratitude for God’s guidance. With its soft padded cover and convenient size, this book is the perfect way to teach children about prayer and the ways God cares for us through the day and as we sleep. Ages 2-5.

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About the Author
Pamela Kennedy has authored more than thirty books for children. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, playing with her grandchildren, and exploring the beaches of Puget Sound. Pam and her husband live in Seattle, Washington.

Anne Kennedy Brady lives in Chicago with her husband and their young son. She’s written half a dozen books, including several with her mother, Pamela Kennedy. When she’s not writing, Anne enjoys cooking and taking long city walks with her family in search of the perfect deep-dish pizza.

“If My Husband Would Change, I’d Be Happy” by Rhonda Stoppe FREE online book study group starts Feb 2nd!

Every Friday the author will ask questions, videos, comments etc. on the current chapter. The book study is located in the private Facebook group called “Mentor Me to Be a No Regrets Woman” Link is below.

I read this book last year for blog review and really liked it so I can’t wait to read it again with a group and really study it over these next several weeks!

About the book:
Like most brides on their wedding day, you no doubt were filled with love for your husband and the hope of a happy life together. But perhaps today, as the realities of life together have settled in, those happy expectations are going unfulfilled. And it’s tempting to think, “If only my husband would change, I’d be happy.”

That myth is but one of many that Rhonda Stoppe dispels in her easy-to-read exploration of what it takes to experience a truly happy marriage. In the process, she addresses such important topics as

understanding your husband’s need for your unconditional respect
rekindling the love that drew you to your husband in the first place
refusing to believe the lie that you’d be happier married to someone else
learning to be content in the midst of financial struggles
thinking about sex from a biblical worldview
If you desire to rekindle the love and hope you felt on your wedding day, this book will go a long way toward making that dream come true.

Contains discussion questions and personal reflections at the end of each chapter.

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https://www.facebook.com/NoRegretsWoman/posts/1691712917538188