WWW Wednesday | June 23, 2021

I've been so busy lately and it's difficult to find the time and/or energy to consistently post, but I'm hoping to get back to posting more regularly. I hope you enjoy reading this and will share what you've been reading below. :)

This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words.

The Three Ws are:

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

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I Can't Wait for...A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz (Can't-Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday)

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.

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About the book:

Though Magnus MacLeish and Lark MacDougall grew up on the same castle grounds, Magnus is now laird of the great house and the Isle of Kerrera. Lark is but the keeper of his bees and the woman he is hoping will provide a tincture that might help his ailing wife conceive and bear him an heir. But when his wife dies suddenly, Magnus and Lark find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of accusations, expelled from their beloved island, and sold as indentured servants across the Atlantic. Yet even when all hope seems dashed against the rocky coastline of the Virginia colony, it may be that in this New World the two of them could make a new beginning--together.

Laura Frantz's prose sparkles with authenticity and deep feeling as she digs into her own family history to share this breathless tale of love, exile, and courage in Colonial America.

Pages: 416 pages
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: January 1, 2019
ISBN-10:  0800726642
Find the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JuU5PQ

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I Can't Wait for...Sweet on You (Bradford Sisters Romance #3) by Becky Wade (Can't-Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday)

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.

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About the book:

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?

Series: Bradford Sisters Romance
Pages: 368 pages
Publisher: Bethany House
Release Date: April 30, 2019
ISBN-10:  0764219383
Find the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2yJxbA9

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I Can't Wait for...Daughters of Northern Shores (Blackbird Mountain #2) by Joanne Bischof (Can't-Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday)

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.

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About the book:

Aven Norgaard understands courage. Orphaned within an Irish workhouse, then widowed at just nineteen, she voyaged to America where she was wooed and wed by Thor Norgaard, a Deaf man in rural Appalachia. That the Lord saw her along the winding journey and that Aven now carries Thor's child are blessings beyond measure. Yet while Thor holds her heart, it is his younger brother and rival who haunts her memories. Haakon--whose selfish choices shattered her trust in him.

Having fled the Norgaard orchard after trying to take Aven as his own, Haakon sails on the North Atlantic ice trade, where his soul is plagued with regrets that distance cannot heal. Not even the beautiful Norwegian woman he's pursued can ease the torment. When the winds bear him home after four years away, Haakon finds the family on the brink of tragedy. A decades-old feud with the neighboring farm has wrenched them into the fiercest confrontation on Blackbird Mountain since the Civil War. Haakon's cunning and strength hold the power to seal many fates, including Thor's--which is already imperiled due to a grave illness brought to him at the first prick of warfare.

Now Haakon faces the hardest choice of his life. One that shapes a battlefield where pride must be broken enough to be restored, and where a prodigal son may finally know the healing peace of surrender and the boundless gift of forgiveness. And when it comes to the woman he left behind in Norway, he just might discover that while his heart belongs to a daughter of the north, she's been awaiting him on shores more distant than the land he's fighting for.

Series: Blackbird Mountain
Pages: 368 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: March 12, 2019
ISBN-10: 0718099125
Find the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2De23wD

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I Can't Wait for... The Killing Tide (Coastal Guardians #1) by Dani Pettrey (Can't-Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday)

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.

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About the book:

When one Coast Guard officer is found dead and another goes missing, CGIS special agent Finn Walker faces his most dangerous and volatile crime yet. His only clues are what little evidence remains aboard the dead officer's adrift cutter, and the direction the clues point will test him and the guard to their limits.

Complicating matters further is the arrival of investigative reporter Harper Grace. An unrelenting journalist who was nearly killed as the result of her last expose, Harper has been sent to Wilmington on the hunch of her boss that the Coast Guard is stonewalling the truth about the officers. An interview with the dead victim's wife convinces her there's a story worth uncovering, even if it means risking her life again.

Thrown together by the heinous crime, Finn and Harper can't ignore the sparks or judgments flying between them, but will they be able to see past their preconceptions long enough to track down an elusive killer before they become his next mark?

Series: Coastal Guardians
Pages: 320 pages
Publisher:  Bethany House Publishers
Release Date: August 6, 2019
ISBN-10:  0764230840
Find the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2CTVLB2

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Shelf Control ~ Nightingale by Susan May Warren

Hosted by: https://bookshelffantasies.com/

"Shelf Control is all about the books we want to read — and already own! Consider this a variation of a Wishing & Waiting post… but looking at books already available, and in most cases, sitting right there on our shelves and e-readers."

I just found out about this weekly meme and it sounds like a great one! I hope to participate on a regular basis (at least twice a month).

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Title: Nightingale
Author: Susan May Warren
Published: 2010
Pages: 320
Find on: Amazon / Goodreads

About the Book:

Wolfgang Jager has found himself on the wrong side of a world war. Esther Lange is trapped inside a war of her own. Can loving their enemies set them both free? Wolfgang Jager grew up in Mason City, Iowa. So, what's he doing fighting for the Germans? If only his parents hadn't moved back to their native Germany when they believed Hitler to be a hero. It's almost a relief when he is captured by the Americans and sent to a Wisconsin POW camp. When the darkness turns to nightmare and Wolfgang is accused of murder, can he stand firm in his faith--and snatch the woman he loves out of the mouths of lions?

How I Got It:

I got this as a gift from a friend. I've been meaning to read it ever since I received it and feel terrible that I haven't yet. One of my goals is to read it before the end of the year!

Why I Want To Read It:

It's written by Susan May Warren and it's set during WWII. 

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Monthly Reflections (#38) ~ February | Random Reads (March)

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Monthly Reflections, where we take the time to reflect on the previous month.

My February Goals...

✓Read 12 books

Finish 2 "Random Reads" books

✓Finish another book from my "2015 TBR Pile Challenge Reading List!"

Books read:

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"Waiting On" Wednesday: An Uncertain Choice by Jody Hedlund

Hosted by Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're

eagerly anticipating.

 This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

An Uncertain Choice by Jody Hedlund
Zondervan / ISBN# 978-0310749196
Expected Publication Date: March 3, 2015

Find on: Amazon, Goodreads

About the book:

Due to her parents' promise at her birth, Lady Rosemarie has been prepared to become a nun on the day she turns eighteen. Then, a month before her birthday, a friend of her father's enters the kingdom and proclaims her parents' will left a second choice--if Rosemarie can marry before the eve of her eighteenth year, she will be exempt from the ancient vow.

Before long, Rosemarie is presented with the three most handsome and brave knights in the land. But when the competition for her heart seemingly results in a knight playing foul, she begins to wonder if the convent is the best place after all. If only one of the knights--the one who appears the most guilty--had not already captured her heart.

 

Why I want to read this book:

Because it sounds very good! I've loved several of Jody's historical romances and I'm looking forward to reading her first YA book!

What's your "Waiting On" Wednesday selection this week?

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"Waiting On" Wednesday: A Love Like Ours by Becky Wade

Hosted by Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're

eagerly anticipating.

 This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

A Love Like Ours by Becky Wade
Bethany House / ISBN#978-0764211096
Expected Publication Date: May 5, 2015

Find on: Amazon, Goodreads

About the book:

Becky Wade Is the New Name to Know in Contemporary Romance

Deeply scarred from a day he wishes he could forget during his military service, Thoroughbred trainer Jake Porter has given up on love. He struggles against symptoms of PTSD, lives a solitary life, and avoids relationships.

When Lyndie James, Jake's childhood best friend, returns to their hometown of Holley, Texas, Jake cautiously hires her to exercise his Thoroughbreds. Lyndie is tender-hearted, fiercely determined, and afraid of nothing, just like she was as a child. Jake trusts her with his prized racehorse, Silver Leaf, then battles his hopes for his horse against his increasing fear for Lyndie's safety.

Though Jake and Lyndie have grown into very different adults, the bond that existed during their childhood still ties them together. Against Jake's will, Lyndie's sparkling, optimistic personality begins to tear down the walls he's built around his heart. A glimmer of the hope he'd thought he'd lost returns. Will Jake ever be able to love Lyndie like she deserves, or is his heart too shattered to mend?

Why I want to read this book:

I've been waiting for Jake's book for a while and I'm so excited about this book!

What's your "Waiting On" Wednesday selection this week?

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"Waiting On" Wednesday: Always On My Mind by Susan May Warren

Hosted by Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're

eagerly anticipating.

 This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Always On My Mind by Susan May Warren
Tyndale House / ISBN#978-1414378442
Expected Publication Date: January 1, 2015

Find on: Amazon, Goodreads

About the book:

Come home to the Christiansens’, where faith and family meet real life.
After a failed dig in Honduras, aspiring archaeologist Casper Christiansen heads home to Minnesota to face his unresolved feelings for Raina Beaumont, the woman of his dreams. But when he arrives unannounced on her doorstep, he receives the shock of a lifetime: Raina is pregnant with someone else’s baby.

Heartbroken, especially when he discovers the identity of the baby’s father, Casper tables his dreams and determines to be dependable for once, helping his older brother, Darek, prepare the family resort for its grand reopening. Casper longs to be the hero of at least one family story, but a never-ending Deep Haven winter and costly repairs threaten their efforts—and the future of the resort.

Worse, one of Casper’s new jobs constantly brings him into contact with Raina, whom he can’t seem to forget. A tentative friendship begins to heal fresh wounds, but can they possibly overcome past mistakes and current choices to discover a future together?

Why I want to read this book:

There are three main reasons why I REALLY want to read this book: #1 Susan May Warren is one of my favorite authors. I've loved pretty much every book I've read of hers. #2 I have been loving this series SO MUCH. #3 The things that happened in the last book (When I Fall In Love), make me so curious to see what is going to happen between Casper and Raina!

What's your "Waiting On" Wednesday selection this week?

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Weekly Giveaway Link-up #44

Welcome to Weekly Giveaway Link-up hosted by Crystal @ Just Another Book Lovin' Girl and me. This is a linky where you can submit your blog's Christian book and book-related giveaways and find other giveaways. A new link-up will be posted every Monday.

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September Random Reads

I just found out about this meme hosted by imlovingbooks.com and it sounds so fun! I used my Goodreads TBR and random.org to choose my random read. Random.org picked #1203, which just so happens to be A Broken Kind of Beautiful by Katie Ganshert, a book I have been wanting to read but just haven't taken the time to yet. So looking forward to reading it this month!

Sometimes everything you ever learned about yourself is wrong
 
Fashion is a fickle industry, a frightening fact for twenty-four year old model Ivy Clark. Ten years in and she’s learned a sacred truth—appearance is everything. Nobody cares about her broken past as long as she looks beautiful for the camera. This is the only life Ivy knows—so when it starts to unravel, she’ll do anything to hold on. Even if that means moving to the quaint island town of Greenbrier, South Carolina, to be the new face of her stepmother’s bridal wear line—an irony too rich for words, since Ivy is far from the pure bride in white.

If only her tenuous future didn’t rest in the hands of Davis Knight, her mysterious new photographer. Not only did he walk away from the kind of success Ivy longs for to work maintenance at a local church, he treats her differently than any man ever has. Somehow, Davis sees through the façade she works so hard to maintain. He, along with a cast of other characters, challenges everything Ivy has come to believe about beauty and worth. Is it possible that God sees her—a woman stained and broken by the world—yet wants her still?

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"Waiting On" Wednesday: Hope Rising (Of Love and War) by Stacy Henrie

Hosted by Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're

eagerly anticipating.

 This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

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"Waiting On" Wednesday: Evergreen: A Christiansen Winter Novella by Susan May Warren

Hosted by Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're

eagerly anticipating.

 This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

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Monthly Reflections (#30) ~ June

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Monthly Reflections, where we take the time to reflect on the previous month.

My goals for June were...

✘Finish 10 books. 

Books read:

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"Waiting On" Wednesday: Sabotaged (Alaskan Courage) by Dani Pettrey

Hosted by Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're

eagerly anticipating.

 This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

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Weekend Wrap-up (June 16th)

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. Be sure to follow my Pinterest boards "Free Kindle Books" and "Book Deals" to see the good deals/freebies I share about. :)

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:

A little late in posting this, but here's my wrap-up for the past week.

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Weekend Wrap-up (June 6th)

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. Be sure to follow my Pinterest boards "Free Kindle Books" and "Book Deals" to see the good deals/freebies I share about. :)

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:

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Top Ten Series I Haven't Finished Yet

Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

Top Ten Series I Haven't Finished Yet

Most of these series I haven't finished just because of time constraint, but I'll get to them someday. :)

1. The Homeward Trilogy (need to read books 2 & 3)

2. Secrets of Roux River Bayou series (just need to read the third/last book)

3. The Secret Lives of Will Tucker series (need to read book 2 & 3)

4. MILA 2.0 series (read the prequel and really liked it; need to read books 1-3)

5. A Breed Apart series (just need to read book 3)

6. The Culper Ring series (I've read the first four novels/novellas, just need to read the last one)

7. Daughters of the Potomac series (just need to read the third/last book)

8. Song of the River series (need to read books 2 & 3)

9. Intervention series (need to read books 2 & 3)

10. Red Returning Trilogy (I've read book one and, even though I liked it, I don't think I'll be continuing the series).

That's my Top Ten. What's yours?

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Weekend Wrap-Up (April 25th)

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. Be sure to follow my Pinterest boards "Free Kindle Books" and "Book Deals" to see the good deals/freebies I share about. :)

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:

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