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Movie Review - Seeking Persephone

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I normally don’t write movie reviews. Actually I’ve never written one. But when Sarah M Eden announced a couple of years ago she was going to make one of her books a movie I immediately knew I would be writing a review for this movie.  Seeking Persephone. The myth of Hades and Persephone. A love story, the enemies to lovers trope. It’s a classic and it’s beautifully done in Sarah M Eden’s book, so could she do it in her movie?  The answer is yes. Yes she could. The acting, the set, the costumes, the attention to detail was beautiful. It brought you into the world of Persephone and Adam the Duke of Kielder. I watched with my sisters and they immediately wanted to show my mom and we’ve showed to to countless others since. This is a book to movie adaptation that doesn’t disappoint. And it also is a regency era movie you can show the whole family which is refreshing these days. One critique was for those who didn’t read the books many were confused about how cold Adam was at the b...
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Court of Midnight and Deception by K.M. Shea

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  Summary of Book 1 below my review.   Do you ever read a book and just instantly love the characters? That is what happens every time I read a K.M. Shea book! I don't know how long ago it was when I discovered her books, but I love every single one of them. I recently re-read her Court of Midnight and Deception Series and I enjoyed every moment of it! I really love it when you can re-read books and you want to keep reading because the book is just that good.   The book is set in the USA but there are magical beings walking around with humans. Leila, the main character, is half human and half Fae. She is suddenly told that she is the queen of a kingdom of Fae known as the Night Court. She has such a fun personality, once she realizes that she has to be queen she puts 100% into it and just keeps on being her happy, sarcastic self. I couldn't stop laughing at the many funny situations Leila gets into and the many funny things she says. I also love her inner circle, ea...
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A Noble Masquerade by Kristi Ann Hunter

I'm one of those people who always has my nose in a book, I used to say I can't pick a favorite book but now I can. And I can never get tired of this book! I own both the kindle and audible book. I no joke read it around 3 times a month, it never gets old :) I love the characters, the plot and conversations. Miranda is one of those ladies where it is hard for her to control her emotions and the man she loves can see her in a way no one else can. He understands that it is hard for her to keep her spitfire temper in check. They always have witty banters and are constantly doing things to throw off the other's plan to make them mad. But behind all this plotting they both know they love each other and in the end there is a very wonderful Happily Ever After. Book 3 also shows some of their story. I love all the books in this series and would recommend reading all of them!
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All is Bright Coloring Book by Nancy Guthrie and Lizzie Preston

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 I really liked this coloring book. This is a countdown to Christmas, starting with December 1st. Every day has a devotional and a coloring book. It was fun to see the cool designs. The cover is a good representation of the detail in the pages, they just take up the whole page instead of the borders. The devotionals in the book are very good and help you focus on the real reason of Christmas.  If you want a teen/adult coloring book, this is a good one to get. I received a free reviewers copy in return for an honest review from Tyndale House Publishers.
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Under Rose-Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall

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Official Summary: Norah has agoraphobia and OCD. When groceries are left on the porch, she can't step out to get them. Struggling to snag the bags with a stick, she meets Luke. He's sweet and funny, and  he just caught her fishing for groceries.  Because of course he did.  Norah can't leave the house, but can she let someone in? As their friendship grows deeper, Norah realizes Luke deserves a normal girl. One who can lie on the front lawn and look up at the stars. One who isn't so screwed up. Readers themselves will fall in love with Norah in this poignant, humorous, and deeply engaging portrait of a teen struggling to find the strength to face her demons. My thoughts: The summary was very accurate. I did fall in love with Norah and Luke too! I know people who struggle with these demons and I think the author did a very good job showing what it really feels like. Everyone with OCD has different demons but they are all hard to deal with. Luke was a very good...
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Hidden in My Heart Scripture Memory Bible NLT

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Summary: Scripture memorization grounds kids in the faith, equips them for the future, and solidifies relationships with Christ, family, and others. The  Hidden in My Heart Scripture Memory Bible  was created to encourage kids not only to read God’s Word but also to hide it deep within their hearts. One hundred of the Bible’s core verses have been set to music by renowned children’s author and song writer Stephen Elkins. The 100 songs include a variety of genres and are available in the New Living Translation, New International Version, and King James Version, and all songs are free with the purchase of the Bible. Additional interactive features encourage school-age kids to engage with the Word in every place of their life. My thoughts: I really enjoyed reviewing this book! The first thing I did was to download the songs that go a long with the selected verses they have for memorization. The songs are a variety of genres from lullabies to upbeat pop songs...
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Love's Faithful Promise by Susan Anne Mason

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Summary: When her mother suffers a stroke, medical student Deirdre O'Leary makes the difficult choice to put her career on hold to care for her. Dr. Matthew Clayborne is renowned for his amazing results with patients, but when Deirdre approaches him about helping her mother, she finds him challenging and surly. Deirdre has had enough of complicated men in her life. After her fiancé left her, she vowed never to give a man that kind of power again. Widower Dr. Matthew Clayborne is devoted to two things: his work with wounded soldiers and his four-year-old daughter, Phoebe. He won't abandon either of these priorities to care for one older woman. However, when Phoebe suffers a health scare, they're offered respite at the Irish Meadows farm, where his daughter's weakened lungs can recover--but only if he cares for Mrs. O'Leary. Matthew intends to hate Irish Meadows, yet he immediately feels at home, and soon both Mrs. O'Leary and Phoebe are showing improvement. B...
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