By Josephine-Anne Griffiths About the book No one ever fully recovers from the death of a child. Marie-Rose Fox wanted to be someone who was happy—not hiding from the world, or bitter and angry. She knew that forgiveness was the way to peace, but how could she ever forgive her daughter’s murderer? Though the murder …
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By Carolyn Miller Today I’m sharing a book recommendation from our ACW archives. Last weekend Carrie Turansky’s historical romance novel Across the Blue was announced as a finalist in the 2019 ACFW Carol Award. Congratulations Carrie! From the publisher: Isabella Grayson, the eldest daughter of a wealthy, English newspaper magnate, longs to become a journalist, …
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Lana Vawser’s new book “The Prophetic Voice of God: Learning to Recognize the Language of the Holy Spirit” invites you on a wild and unique prophetic adventure with God! More blurb from Amazon: “The New Testament makes prophecy a priority for all believers: if you are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, you are called to …
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By Josephine-Anne Griffiths Book Description When Ivy steps over the cattle grid, reality hits. Capricorn Station is vast, desolate and Central to Nowhere. But Ivy has come too far to back out now. She’s left her past behind her and is desperate to make this work.Stockman Adam O’Rourke is equally determined she’s going home ASAP. …
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A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh is my favourite Carolyn Miller book so far. As usual, the writing is excellent, the sense of period is perfect, and the characters. I liked the way Miss Caroline Hatherleigh went through a complete yet convincing change in her character. I also liked the way what could have been a …
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How can a wounded young woman ever trust a too-flirtatious earl with her heart? With devastating scars in her past, Serena Winthrop is sure no man can be trusted—especially not a man like the too-smooth Viscount Carmichael. His reputation as a flirt and a gambler is everything she despises. And the young artist makes sure …
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How Not to be Popular by Cecily Patterson is a fun middle grade morality story that’s all about doing the right thing, even when it’s hard. Maddie is in her final year at Kangaroo Valley School. That means the chance to be voted Girl Leader of the school at the end of the year—something she’s …
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Calm, Cool and Connected is a short book that aims to encourage readers to rethink and reform their social media habits so that we’re not distracted by technology to the point we’re living only half a life. The book is structured around five habits: H = Hold down the off button A = Always put …
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Fans of The Bachelor will love this fun romantic comedy that provides a rare happy ending for a reality tv couple. Book Description: Everyone thinks Katriona McLeod is living the dream. Her professional career as a make up artist sees her traveling the world working with the stars and she’s got no shortage of men …
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By David Rawlings In a similar vein to The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews or Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory, The Baggage Handler is a contemporary story that explores one question: What baggage are you carrying? About The Baggage Handler When three people take the wrong suitcase from baggage claim, their lives …
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