December Book Discussion! The Messenger by Siri Mitchell!

The book selected was The Messenger by Siri Mitchell!

About the book:

Hannah Sunderland felt content in her embrace of the Quaker faith...until her twin brother joined the Colonial cause and ended up in jail. She longs to bring some measure of comfort to him in the squalid prison, but her faith forbids it. The Friends believe that they are not to take sides, not to take up arms. She is not allowed to visit him, even if she were able to secure a pass.

Jeremiah Jones, a Colonial spy, needs access to the jail to help rescue men important to the cause. Upon meeting Hannah, a plan begins to develop. Who would suspect a pious Quaker visiting a loved one?

But Jeremiah is unprepared for Hannah, for her determination to do right, to not lie. How can one be a spy and not lie? Hannah, in turn, is surprised by Jeremiah...for the way he forces her to confront her own beliefs, for the sensitivity and concern that he shows her despite the wounds he still carries.

In a time of war, can two unlikely heroes find the courage to act?

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WARNING: if you haven't read the book yet, there will be spoilers below.

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Weekend Wrap-up + Giveaway Winners + December Book Discussion Nominations!

Weekend Wrap-up is where I share what I read this past week, am currently reading, and hope to read this coming week, and (when applicable) the current giveaways/giveaway winners. Occasionally I'll post some other stuff as well.

Feel free to join along and post your own Weekend Wrap-up on your blog/site (if you do, please leave the link in a comment so I can stop by) or, in a comment, share what you've accomplished (reading-wise) this past week. :)

 What I've read this week:

What I'm currently reading:

I haven't started A Hope Undaunted or When a Heart Stops, yet, but I will be soon, so I put it as "currently reading". Twice Promised is really good so far! :)

 What I hope to read next week:

Reviews posted this week:

Love on the Range by Jessica Nelson
A Passion Redeemed by Julie Lessman
A Passion Denied by Julie Lessman
Courageous Teens by Michael Catt and Amy Parker
Entice by Amber Garza

  Current Giveaways!

Enter to win a copy of The Captain's Courtship by Regina Scott! US only. Ends 10/8



Enter to win a copy of The Missing Monarch by Rachelle McCalla! Open Internationally! Ends 10/9



Enter to win a copy of Lady Outlaw by Stacy Henrie! US and Canada! Ends 10/10



Enter to win a copy of Be Still My Soul by Joanne Bischof! Open INT! Ends 10/16

Giveaway Winners!



The winner was...

Aline!



The winner was...

Desiree!

Both winners have claimed their prize.

December Book Discussion Nominations!



The next book discussion will be this December. I'm hoping we'll have the book chosen this month, read it in November, and then discuss it in December. Please nominate the book you'd like to read/discuss below in a comment. Thanks!

My choice is:

The Messenger by Siri Mitchell

Hannah Sunderland felt content in her embrace of the Quaker faith...until her twin brother joined the Colonial cause and ended up in jail. She longs to bring some measure of comfort to him in the squalid prison, but her faith forbids it. The Friends believe that they are not to take sides, not to take up arms. She is not allowed to visit him, even if she were able to secure a pass.

Jeremiah Jones, a Colonial spy, needs access to the jail to help rescue men important to the cause. Upon meeting Hannah, a plan begins to develop. Who would suspect a pious Quaker visiting a loved one?

But Jeremiah is unprepared for Hannah, for her determination to do right, to not lie. How can one be a spy and not lie? Hannah, in turn, is surprised by Jeremiah...for the way he forces her to confront her own beliefs, for the sensitivity and concern that he shows her despite the wounds he still carries.

In a time of war, can two unlikely heroes find the courage to act?

There you have it, that is what I accomplished (reading-wise) this week. What about you? Please share below and don't forget to nominate the book you'd like to discuss in December.

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September Book Discussion! Submerged by Dani Pettrey!

This is the first book discussion I've ever hosted, so bear with me as I try to figure things out. :)

The book selected was Submerged by Dani Pettrey!

Submerged by Dani Pettrey

Alaskan Courage Series: Book 1

Find on: Amazon, Goodreads, Christianbook

About the book:

A sabotaged plane. Two dead deep-water divers. One single clue.

Bailey Craig vowed never to set foot in Yancey, Alaska, again. She has a past, and a reputation--and Yancey's a town that doesn't forget. She's returned only to bury a loved one killed in the plane crash, but then dark evidence emerges and Bailey's own expertise becomes invaluable for the case. 

Cole McKenna can face dangerous rescue dives. He can face the fear a murderer may be threatening his town. But facing the reality of Bailey's reappearance is a tougher challenge. She broke his heart... but doesn't seem to be the same girl who left Yancey ten years ago. And he's not the same guy she left behind. 

Racing against the clock and a rising body count, Bailey and Cole must move beyond the hurts of their pasts to work together until the truth of what is hidden in the depths finally surfaces.

Just a warning, if you haven't read the book yet, there will be spoilers below.

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Feedback Wanted: Book Discussions

Starting this September, I was thinking of having quarterly book discussions. 

To nominate a book that you'd like us to read and discuss in two months (September), just leave a comment below.

August 1st, I'll create a poll with all of the books nominated, and then we'll vote for the one we'd like to read/discuss.

I nominate A Passion Most Pure by Julie Lessman.

I'd love to hear what you think about having book discussions. Please comment and thanks for stopping by. :)

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