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message 101: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (last edited Jan 31, 2018 07:48PM) (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
Read:
Love at First Bark (Love Unleashed) by Dana Mentink Remembering You by Tricia Goyer Love on the Mend (Full Steam Ahead, #1.5) by Karen Witemeyer Shadow of the Storm (Out From Egypt, #2) by Connilyn Cossette The Promise of Breeze Hill (Natchez Trace, #1) by Pam Hillman Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate No Safe Harbor (Edge of Freedom, #1) by Elizabeth Ludwig The Protector (O'Malley, #4) by Dee Henderson Waiting for His Return by Carrie Turansky The Melody of the Soul (Music of Hope #1) by Liz Tolsma A March Bride (A Year of Weddings, #4) by Rachel Hauck Dark Road Home (Edge of Freedom, #2) by Elizabeth Ludwig Isaiah (Bible #23), ESV by Anonymous Meet Me Under the Mistletoe (Starlight Christmas Series, #1) by JoAnn Durgin Romans (Bible #45), ESV by Anonymous Oath of Honor (Blue Justice #1) by Lynette Eason
The Silver Shawl (GM; one profanity)
A book by Betty White (GM)
A book by Carol Burnett (GM)

Did Not Finish:
The Light of Eidon (Legends of the Guardian-King, #1) by Karen Hancock

Currently Reading:
Captives (Safe Lands, #1) by Jill Williamson Princess Unaware Finding the Fabulous in Every Day by Brenda Garrison


message 102: by Bonny (last edited Jan 29, 2018 04:13PM) (new)

Bonny (bonnybonnybeth) | 667 comments Just finished reading A Noble Masquerade (Hawthorne House, #1) by Kristi Ann Hunter and An Elegant Façade (Hawthorne House, #2) by Kristi Ann Hunter !
The second book was even better than the first one!!
I just got the fourth book An Inconvenient Beauty (Hawthorne House, #4) by Kristi Ann Hunter from the library, but An Uncommon Courtship (Hawthorne House, #3) by Kristi Ann Hunter had to be ordered through ILL. For those who have read and loved this series, do any of you think these books can be read out of order, or will reading An Inconvenient Beauty before An Uncommon Courtship spoil the story? I hate spoilers! But I know there was overlap between A Noble Masquerade and An Elegant Façade, so I figured I'd check. I'm impatient to start!!


message 103: by Charlene (new)

Charlene | 596 comments Read:
Too Close to Home (Women of Justice, #1) by Lynette Eason Giver of Wonders How a Christmas Tradition Began (A Visibullis Story) by Roseanna M. White . The Pepper in the Gumbo (Men of Cane River, #1) by Mary Jane Hathaway . Genesis (Bible #1), ESV by Anonymous . Matthew (Bible #40), ESV by Anonymous Acts (Bible #44), ESV by Anonymous 1 Peter (Bible #60), ESV by Anonymous . 2 Peter (Bible #61), ESV by Anonymous

Currently Reading:
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie . Don't Limit God Imagine Yourself Successful by Andrew Wommack No Other Will Do (Ladies of Harper’s Station, #1) by Karen Witemeyer . Proverbs (Bible #20), ESV by Anonymous Psalms (Bible #19), ESV by Anonymous . Mark (Bible #41), ESV by Anonymous . Exodus (Bible #2), ESV by Anonymous


message 104: by Caitlyn (new)

Caitlyn Santi | 84 comments Bonny, I've only read A Noble Masquerade and An Inconvenient Beauty from that series, but I didn't feel that there were any spoilers in An Inconvenient Beauty, Trent's wife appears a few times (but that's not a spoiler because her name is listed on the back cover copy of Trent's book) and I think there were a few mentions of and references to their "uncommon courtship" but they were very vague and didn't feel spoiler-ish to me at all. Someone who has read the entire series could probably speak to this better than I can, though! Hope this helps! 🙂


message 105: by Carolyn (last edited Jan 30, 2018 07:28AM) (new)

Carolyn | 225 comments I finished 5 books this month, for me that is good considering a chaotic month.
The Christmas Stranger (A Swiss Amish Christmas Book 3) by Tattie Maggard
The St. Valentine's Day Cookie Massacre (Hatter's Cove Gazette Mystery #1) by Elisabeth Crabtree
Breaking Silence (Kate Burkholder, #3) by Linda Castillo
A Christmas Escape (Christmas Stories, #13) by Anne Perry
The Amish Widow A Suspense Romance by Katie Fisher


message 106: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
Great job, Carolyn!


message 107: by Hannah (last edited Feb 01, 2018 08:41AM) (new)

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 1139 comments I decided to do a crazy thing and try to read a book per day this month...aw, well. I tried hard. I got close! I will probably finish two or three more by tomorrow.

Edit: I made it!! Barely!

Physical copies, 19
1. My Soul Sings (Sweet Sanctuary #2) by Kim Vogel Sawyer 2. Queen's Folly by Stanley J. Weyman 3. The Birthright by Joseph Hocking 4. Oath of Honor (Blue Justice #1) by Lynette Eason 5. My Heart Belongs on Mackinac Island Maude’s Mooring by Carrie Fancett Pagels 6. The Daredevil by Maria Thompson Daviess 7. Holding the Fort (Fort Reno #1) by Regina Jennings
8. These Healing Hills by Ann H. Gabhart 9. Truth Be Told by Carol Cox 10. Country Charm (The Texas Charm Series #1) by DiAnn Mills 11. The Girl From the Train by Irma Joubert 12. The Mrs. Meade Mysteries, Volume I (Mrs. Meade Mysteries #1-3) by Elisabeth Grace Foley 13. Christmas Ranch Rescue (Wrangler's Corner #5) by Lynette Eason 14. Elizabeth and Her German Garden by Elizabeth von Arnim
15. Freedom's Price (Keys of Promise #3) by Christine Johnson 16. Yuletide Suspect (Secret Service Agents #3) by Lisa Phillips 17. Averil by Rosa Nouchette Carey 18. The Ranch Next Door and Other Stories by Elisabeth Grace Foley 19. Jan Vedder's Wife

Review books, 7:
1. The View from Rainshadow Bay (Lavender Tides #1) by Colleen Coble 2. The Promise of Breeze Hill (Natchez Trace, #1) by Pam Hillman 3. My Heart Belongs in the Shenandoah Valley Lily's Dilemma by Andrea Boeshaar 4. The Mayflower Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #1) by Kimberley Woodhouse 5. If I Live (If I Run #3) by Terri Blackstock 6. My Heart Belongs in Castle Gate, Utah Leanna's Choice by Angie Dicken 7. Kill Shot (White Knights #2) by Susan Sleeman

Other ebooks, 5:
1. A Portrait of Emily Price by Katherine Reay 2. A New Life by Rebekah A. Morris 3. The Silent Hour (Mrs. Meade Mysteries #4) by Elisabeth Grace Foley 4. The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley 5. War Memorial by Elisabeth Grace Foley


message 108: by Beth (new)

Beth (bbulow) | 2403 comments I read more than I thought I would be able to this month!

Fiction:
The Promise of Breeze Hill (Natchez Trace, #1) by Pam Hillman No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (Tales from Ivy Hill, #1) by Julie Klassen The Ladies of Ivy Cottage (Tales from Ivy Hill, #2) by Julie Klassen Hearts Entwined A Historical Romance Novella Collection by Karen Witemeyer

Nonfiction:
Strong, Brave, Loved 21 Ways to Live a Fiercehearted Life by Holley Gerth Present Over Perfect Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna Niequist


message 109: by Jennifer ☕ (new)

Jennifer ☕ I've gotta learn how you all are adding book photos :-)
I'm reading several different books at once.
Francine Rivers "Aaron" and Eating with Peter - A Gastronomic Journey by Suzanne Buckley.


message 110: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Hannah wrote: "I decided to do a crazy thing and try to read a book per day this month...aw, well. I tried hard. I got close! I will probably finish two or three more by tomorrow.

Physical copies, 17
1. [bookcov..."


Wow! That's amazing Hannah!!


message 111: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Beth wrote: "I read more than I thought I would be able to this month!

Fiction:
The Promise of Breeze Hill (Natchez Trace, #1) by Pam HillmanNo One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert[bookcover:The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill|2856166..."


Nice job Beth!! You had a few good ones this month.


message 112: by Charlene (new)

Charlene | 596 comments Hannah wrote: "I decided to do a crazy thing and try to read a book per day this month...aw, well. I tried hard. I got close! I will probably finish two or three more by tomorrow.

Physical copies, 17
1. [bookcov..."


Yes Hannah I'm very inspired ... Go you!!!


message 113: by AlegnaB † (last edited Jan 30, 2018 04:41PM) (new)

AlegnaB † (alegnab) | 982 comments Jennifer wrote: "I've gotta learn how you all are adding book photos...

Look to the right above the comment block and you should see “add book/author. Select that, put in the ISBN, ASIN, or book title and “search” for it, “add” the book, and choose cover at the bottom of the block.


message 114: by AlegnaB † (last edited Jan 30, 2018 04:56PM) (new)

AlegnaB † (alegnab) | 982 comments Hannah wrote: "I decided to do a crazy thing and try to read a book per day this month...aw, well. I tried hard. I got close!..."

I just finished my 31st book this month, thanks mostly to my being able to listen to 17 eaudios. I love the 2X playback speed on the RBdigital app! 😁


message 115: by Hannah (new)

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 1139 comments Way to go, Alegna! Wonderful job!!


message 116: by AlegnaB † (new)

AlegnaB † (alegnab) | 982 comments Hannah wrote: "Way to go, Alegna! Wonderful job!!"

Thanks, and the same to you. Your read count was much more of an accomplishment, though🏆 ; my count would have been much lower without audiobooks. Plus, I’m home all day most every day, and I probably have a lot more free time than you do.


message 117: by Hannah (new)

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 1139 comments You do...but audios take me much longer to listen to, so you get some credit there. :)


message 118: by Jennifer ☕ (new)

Jennifer ☕ The Priest: Aaron

LOL thank you for your help!


message 119: by Jennifer ☕ (new)


message 120: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
Jennifer wrote: "The Priest Aaron (Sons of Encouragement, #1) by Francine Rivers"

That worked beautifully! Great job on getting that cover to show up. Very proud of you!


message 121: by AlegnaB † (new)

AlegnaB † (alegnab) | 982 comments Jennifer wrote: "The Priest: Aaron

LOL thank you for your help!"


Jennifer wrote: "The Priest Aaron (Sons of Encouragement, #1) by Francine Rivers"

You’re welcome. BTW, if you accidentally post the title instead of the cover, you can change it by editing your post if you’re in desktop view (probably not possible to edit in mobile view or app). Just type in “cover” after “book” in the brackets: [book:The Priest... to [bookcover:The Priest...


message 122: by Nancy (new)

Nancy (gr-nancy-a) | 310 comments Read The Silent Fall by Samantha Horwitz. She is an ex-Secret Service agent who was a first responder on 9/11/01 at the World Trade Center.
This is her story. I gave it 5 stars.
I don’t read much nonfiction but this biography was a quick read for me and my sister-in-law.


message 123: by AlegnaB † (new)

AlegnaB † (alegnab) | 982 comments Hannah wrote: "You do...but audios take me much longer to listen to, so you get some credit there. :)"

You read quite a bit faster than I do. I’ve quickly become used to 2X speed for most narrators. I may use 1.5X if the narrator speaks at a speed that’s faster than most or if s/he has a strong accent. Now 1X speed sounds so slow. It usually seems to me that 1.25X or 1.5X would be the normal speed.


message 124: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2290 comments I had a great reading month

Read a kindle freebie Watch Your Back by James Scott Bell

And read 4 books from my TBR Always Watching (Elite Guardians, #1) by Lynette Eason Without Warning (Elite Guardians, #2) by Lynette Eason A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer Never Again Good-bye (Second Chances, #1) by Terri Blackstock


message 125: by Maria (last edited Jan 31, 2018 06:18AM) (new)

Maria | 111 comments Added another book! A lovely short story, The Proposal (Porter Family #3.5) by Becky Wade


message 126: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
Great job, y'all!


message 127: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (lizr8900) | 243 comments So this month I finished The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz Always Watching (Elite Guardians, #1) by Lynette Eason The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green as well as two secular fantasies. I've also started A Light on the Hill (Cities of Refuge, #1) by Connilyn Cossette and Engaged in Trouble (Enchanted Events #1) by Jenny B. Jones which will carry over into February.


message 128: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
Well done, Elizabeth!


message 129: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Good reading month that included six new to me authors!
Until We Find Home by Cathy Gohlke Here to Stay (Where Love Begins, #2) by Melissa Tagg Imperfect Justice (Hidden Justice #2) by Cara C. Putman The Promise of Breeze Hill (Natchez Trace, #1) by Pam Hillman Count Me In (An Emerald City Romance #1) by Mikal Dawn Since You've Been Gone by Christa Allan True to You (Bradford Sisters Romance, #1) by Becky Wade The Mayflower Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #1) by Kimberley Woodhouse The Captain's Daughter by Jennifer Delamere Blue Columbine (Grace Revealed #1) by Jennifer Rodewald Shattered Rose (Winsor, #1) by T.L. Gray A Name Unknown (Shadows Over England, #1) by Roseanna M. White In Firefly Valley (Texas Crossroads, #2) by Amanda Cabot A Light on the Hill (Cities of Refuge, #1) by Connilyn Cossette

Hidden Gem:
The Wedding Shop by Rachel Hauck


message 130: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
Woot woot! Look at you, girl! That's quite a haul of books you read. Well done!


message 131: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Andrea wrote: "Woot woot! Look at you, girl! That's quite a haul of books you read. Well done!"

Thanks Andrea!


message 132: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
My final count:

Read:
Love at First Bark (Love Unleashed) by Dana Mentink Remembering You by Tricia Goyer Love on the Mend (Full Steam Ahead, #1.5) by Karen Witemeyer Shadow of the Storm (Out From Egypt, #2) by Connilyn Cossette The Promise of Breeze Hill (Natchez Trace, #1) by Pam Hillman Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate No Safe Harbor (Edge of Freedom, #1) by Elizabeth Ludwig The Protector (O'Malley, #4) by Dee Henderson Waiting for His Return by Carrie Turansky The Melody of the Soul (Music of Hope #1) by Liz Tolsma A March Bride (A Year of Weddings, #4) by Rachel Hauck Dark Road Home (Edge of Freedom, #2) by Elizabeth Ludwig Isaiah (Bible #23), ESV by Anonymous Meet Me Under the Mistletoe (Starlight Christmas Series, #1) by JoAnn Durgin Romans (Bible #45), ESV by Anonymous Oath of Honor (Blue Justice #1) by Lynette Eason
The Silver Shawl (GM; one profanity)
A book by Betty White (GM)
A book by Carol Burnett (GM)

Did Not Finish:
The Light of Eidon (Legends of the Guardian-King, #1) by Karen Hancock

Currently Reading:
Captives (Safe Lands, #1) by Jill Williamson Princess Unaware Finding the Fabulous in Every Day by Brenda Garrison Saving Amelie by Cathy Gohlke The Heart Between Us Two Sisters, One Heart Transplant, and a Bucket List by Lindsay Harrel


message 133: by Caroline (new)

Caroline | 371 comments January looked like this:
The Crooked Path by Irma Joubert The Promise of Breeze Hill (Natchez Trace, #1) by Pam Hillman When the Smoke Clears (Deadly Reunions, #1) by Lynette Eason The Ladies of Ivy Cottage (Tales from Ivy Hill, #2) by Julie Klassen Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Bread of Angels by Tessa Afshar The Legend of Sheba Rise of a Queen by Tosca Lee Twilight at Blueberry Barrens (Sunset Cove #3) by Colleen Coble Anne Frank The Diary of a Young Girl  by Anne Frank The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen A. Flynn Sourdough by Robin Sloan (last two are GM)


message 134: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
Great job, Caroline!


message 135: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3537 comments Mod
Currently Reading (and started in January):
Quilt of Joy by Mary Tatem The Inheritance (Secrets of the Shetlands, #1) by Michael R. Phillips
Read:
Simon's Cat Off to the Vet . . . and Other Cat-astrophes by Simon Tofield Always Watching (Elite Guardians, #1) by Lynette Eason Northkill by Bob Hostetler In This Moment (The Baxter Family, #2) by Karen Kingsbury The Captive Heart (Daughters of Caleb Bender, #2) by Dale Cramer Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Out to Canaan (Mitford Years, #4) by Jan Karon Kate's Song (Forever After in Apple Lake, #1) by Jennifer Beckstrand A New Song (Mitford Years, #5) by Jan Karon
Did Not Finish:
Enchantress of Numbers by Jennifer Chiaverini


message 136: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
Well done, Kate!


message 137: by Angie H (new)

Angie H | 40 comments I read 8 books this month, which I think it my best month of reading ever. Of the 8 only 2 were Christian Fiction.
Take a Chance on Me (Christiansen Family, #1) by Susan May Warren -4 stars
Learning (Bailey Flanigan, #2) by Karen Kingsbury - 3 stars

the rest were secular. Man that is not a very good ratio, I need to up that next month.
Persuasion by Jane Austen The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave, #1) by Rick Yancey Red Velvet Revenge (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #4) by Jenn McKinlay Crow Call by Lois Lowry The Distance Between Us by Kasie West Four A Divergent Story Collection (Divergent, #0.1 - 0.4) by Veronica Roth


message 138: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
Fantastic work, Angie!


message 139: by Angie H (new)

Angie H | 40 comments Andrea wrote: "Fantastic work, Angie!"

Thanks, lets just hope next month I add more Christian Fiction to my list!! =)


message 140: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
You can do it!


message 141: by Wendy (new)

Wendy Sparkes (wendysparkes) | 260 comments Hannah wrote: "I decided to do a crazy thing and try to read a book per day this month...aw, well. I tried hard. I got close! I will probably finish two or three more by tomorrow.

Edit: I made it!! Barely!

Phys..."


What a great start to the year, Hannah!


message 142: by Wendy (new)

Wendy Sparkes (wendysparkes) | 260 comments In January ~

Read
Blindsided (Roads to Danger, #2) by Katy Lee Under the Cajun Moon by Mindy Starns Clark Fugitive (Heroes for Hire, #8) by Shirlee McCoy A Singular and Whimsical Problem (Herringford and Watts Mysteries #0.5) by Rachel McMillan
Her Secret Agent (Fast Fiction) by Lynette Eason A Silent Pursuit (High Stakes, #3) by Lynette Eason Lethal Homecoming (Tanner Hollow #1) by Lynette Eason Blood Ransom (Mission Hope #1) by Lisa Harris
Dangerous Justice by Terri Reed Guarding His Child by Margaret Daley Protecting the Witness by Jessica R. Patch Dangerous Secrets (No cover, so given link instead)


Carrying over into February
Blood Covenant (Mission Hope #2) by Lisa Harris


message 143: by Courtney (last edited Feb 02, 2018 01:18PM) (new)


message 144: by Rachel (new)

Rachel January's round-up, which is a sad total number of books read in a month for me, but I was restless a lot, so I was watching more YouTube videos and other TV shows as well as hanging around on Facebook and Pinterest. I enjoyed myself during the month, but I know it's better for my mental health to read a bit more than this, so I'm working on getting into a better groove in February. At least, I read 3 novels by the featured author, 2 new authors, and hit a few other challenge categories as well with what I did read in January. :)

So Shines the Night (Seven Wonders #5) by Tracy L. Higley
When the Smoke Clears (Deadly Reunions, #1) by Lynette Eason
Hearts Made Whole (Beacons of Hope, #2) by Jody Hedlund
When a Heart Stops (Deadly Reunions, #2) by Lynette Eason
When a Secret Kills (Deadly Reunions, #3) by Lynette Eason


message 145: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
Wonderful job, Rachel! It's great to see you read so many of Author of the Month, Lynette Eason's books.


message 146: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Rooms I just finished reading this book, and I loved it! I'm pretty new in this group, but wanted to share.


message 147: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6246 comments Mod
Great job, Jennifer!


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