Love's Pure Light - 4 Stories follow and Heirloom Nativity Set through 4
Generations
Raney, McNear, Dietze, Rosche Available Sept 1, 2020
***RECOMMENDED - CHRISTMAS EASY READING ***
WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCH ARE KEEPING BY SUSAN DIETZE
Massachusetts, 1899
"...when one is facing hardship, it often helps to focus on helping
somone else."
"Never had a friend, male or female, challenged or encouraged him in
his relationship with God or his work the way she had. He'd never met a woman who could make him
feel this confused yet at the same time this peaceful- "
This was a decent story with plenty of moments of redemption. However, I
never care for characters who profess their love after a mere 3 weeks. It takes
away from the story.
((3 Stars=I like it.))
THE WISE GUY AND THE STAR BY SHANNON McNEAR
Charleston, SC to Kansas City, Mo, 1919
"Good noon, ladies! Might I start you off with a cup of coffee or
tea?" "Tea please," Aunt Lila said.
"God feels very far away. Like I've seen too much, done too much,
somehow. Ordinary church is fine for ordinary people but..." [Stella
shifted from one to the other. "Lord, help me grasp just what it is he's
trying to say - and give me words that might offer comfort and strength."]
I really enjoyed the writing style, rich with detail but not so much as to
get in the way. Nat and Stella are very sweet in their interactions. Realizing
that Seth and Jesse from the previous story are her parents was unexpected and
nice.
((4 Stars=I Really Liked It)
ON ANGEL WINGS BY JANICE ROSCHE
Kansas City, MO, 1945
"since Elodie Wise was a little girl, she'd been told she carried a
light inside her soul that even the darkest night could not snuff out. The only
problem? When she wanted - or rather needed - to hide, she never could. That
didn't stop her from trying of course."
Decent story. I liked Elodie and
Benjamin's lifelong friendship.
((3 Stars=I liked it))
MAKING ROOM AT THE INN BY DEBORAH RANEY
Cape Girardeau, MO, Present Day
"An old hutch leaned agains the brick. Painted her favorite
robin's-egg blue, the hutch held an exquisite mismatch of old dishes. No doubt
the same cups and saucers she and Mimi had taken tea from that long ago
Christmas. Oh how she wished they'd taken a photo..."
Very good story. Although I
generally do not enjoy modern tales, this one held my interest. The easy banter
between Benjie and Trevor, yet moments of trepidations as they grew in
affection for one another worked really well for me.
I love how the nativity found its way into the story and even grew with
more pieces. It sure would be fun to see it!
((4 Stars=I Really Liked It))
I received a complimentary eBook from the NetGalley & the publisher, in
exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own without compensation or
further expectation.
Barbour Publishing, 448 Pages, (c) Sept 1, 2020
((STARS)) 1= Did not like it, 2= It was ok, 3=Liked
It, 4= Really liked it, 5=It was amazing
Until next time - hugs and a cup of tea!
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