Thursday, May 23, 2013

Magnificent Malevolence by Derek Wilson

This is an intriguing fictional memoir of a demon's career in the same vein as "The Screwtape Letters" by C. S. Lewis.  In fact, it starts in 1942 and ends in the present, with the demon Crumblewit describing the various campaigns they have launched and their varying degrees of success.  He describes their roles in individual lives, but also in influencing countries, wars, and church movements.  He describes various ways they seek to destroy us, from greed and jealousy to laziness and pride.  We also seem him rise in the ranks as he plots the downfall of other incompetent demons.

It was interesting and eye-opening to see all of the many ways we can get sidetracked from following Jesus.  We need to remember our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against supernatural forces or demons.  It made me realize I need to be more watchful and that I definitely need to pray more!  The story was amusing, but I'm not crazy about the writing style, where we're told about what's happened instead of experiencing action.  Recommended if you like "The Screwtape Letters" or want some insight into what's going on behind the scenes.

I received this book free from Kregel in exchange for an honest review.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Angel Falls by Connie Mann

Angel Falls  This is an exciting and suspenseful love story I really enjoyed!  Regina da Silva grew up in the streets of Brazil and did what she had to to survive.  Now she runs an orphanage to save as many children as she can.  Brooks Anderson is the son of the missionary who saved her, but he's turned his back on God and his father.  He's an Army Ranger and she'll need his help when someone tries to kill her and a baby she's sworn to protect.  As they go on the run, can she bring herself to trust a man for the first time in years?  Will Brooks and Regina remain jaded about love or will they finally open their hearts to what God has in store?

Regina and Brooks are fascinating characters.  I really liked getting to know them.  The relationship between Regina and Brooks was developed well and I loved the love/hate thing they had going.  I liked the suspense, but found myself questioning choices that seemed out of character.  There was also use of a British swear word once in the story.  I liked the themes of forgiveness and letting go of the past.  This is one to check out!

I received this book free from Abingdon Press in exchange for an honest review.

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Sunday, May 19, 2013

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

When Love Calls by Lorna Seilstad

Cover Art This is a wonderful historical romance about an independent girl who finds that she can't do it all herself!  Hannah Gregory is the oldest of three girls and after their parents die, she drops out of law school to get a job as a switchboard operator. Hannah has a hard time following all the rules of her new job, one of which is no fraternizing with gentlemen while in training.  That's one rule she thought would be easy to follow but she meets attorney Lincoln Cole when he comes to evict them from their family farm.  She hopes to avoid him but when an old friend is arrested for arson, she must turn to Lincoln for help.  Will she realize she doesn't have to go it alone?

I loved the characters in this well-written story.  Hannah was delightful, as were both her sisters.  Charlotte struggles with her first love interest and I'm hoping the next book in the series is about her.  Tessa is hilarious with her obsession about gruesome headlines and quite a character.  Lincoln was wonderful also.  The descriptions of working as a switchboard operator are fascinating and quite a change from our modern technology.  I loved the themes of depending on others and God and the importance of being yourself in a relationship.  I highly recommend this wonderful story.

I received this book free from Revell in exchange for an honest review.

Available May 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

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