Top Ten Reads 2019
What is a Girl Worth by Rachael Denhollander Quote from my review: "The quote from one of the women that testified in court was stated in this book, and it stuck with me. “Perhaps you…
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January 1, 2020
With This Pledge by Tamera Alexander
Reviewed by Martha Artyomenko About the book: As a young soldier lies dying in Lizzie’s arms, she vows to relay his final words to his mother, but knows little more than the boy’s…
October 14, 2019
One Thing I know by Kara Isaac
Reviewed by Martha Artyomenko Description She has the whole world fooled. But the one man who just may see through her holds not only the key to her success, but also her heart… Rachel Somers…
October 14, 2019
As the Light Fades by Catherine West
When I read, "The Things we knew", I hoped for a sequel, which this is not a sequel, but a stand alone. I wanted to read more about the siblings. There are a lot…
September 13, 2019
What is a Girl Worth? By Rachel DenHollander
My Review: As I read through this book, I felt the pain of a person that survived sexual abuse in a way like no other book has touched me. This book is not filled…
September 11, 2019
The “Bad” Book.
"That's a bad book." The voice of a child, about 12 years old startled me as I heard them telling their sister to not touch a book on my table. I looked to where they…
September 6, 2019
The Spice King by Elizabeth Camden
Reviewed by Martha Artyomenko Description Gray Delacroix has dedicated his life to building his very successful global spice empire, but it has come at a cost. Resolved to salvage his family before it spirals out…
August 26, 2019
Protecting your Child From Predators by Beth Robinson
Reviewed by Martha Artyomenko Description Even good parents often underestimate the dangers their children face. Research indicates that one in four females and one in six males are sexually abused before age 18. In most…
August 26, 2019
Until the Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette
Reviewed by Martha Artyomenko Description Recently widowed, Rivkah refuses to submit to the Torah law compelling her to marry her husband's brother and instead flees Kedesh, hoping to use her talents as a scribe to…
August 25, 2019
The Pages of Her Life by James L. Rubart
Reviewed by Martha Artyomenko About the Book: Allison Moore is making it. Barely. The Seattle architecture firm she started with her best friend is struggling, but at least they’re free from the games played by…
June 28, 2019