This was a fun read for this Christian woman
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This was a fun read for this Christian woman.  Although I am perhaps older than the targeted reader, I found the book to be quite encouraging.
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I enjoyed this book.  The writer was creative and descriptive and you could imagine what Lily's life was like.  Also like the message that it gives about being a Christian.
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This one sits firmly in the womens fiction Christian section rather than its secondary category of romance. The male romantic lead doesnt put in an appearance till the 20% mark and they treat each other more like acquaintances, perhaps friends, rather than the other half of a couple. I think its summed up by the heroine thinking that because he cares about his own mother, he will make a good husband and father.
The main characters mother is murdered and the reader is treated to the everyday life of the protagonist, and the details of the investigation given to her by the investigating officer while she struggles with what God wants her to do. This seems to be her primary aim throughout the book. Does God want her to be with this man? The man concerned seems quite happy to sit back and wait for her to get said sign. Theres no fight, no passion.
The second half of the book deals with a family secret.  I certainly cant say Id be ecstatic to find out a similar thing, but it wouldnt be more devastating than a beloved parent being murdered.
There are several uses of language that were puzzling such as he lent her the smile she loved  I wondered if he was going to ask for it back. He unloosened his tie and Kate read enough for today but glad she had and several characters have faces that emit a bland color, and plop into seats.
Not one I enjoyed, but if a reader is looking for a slow paced stroll through how religion is incorporated into a womans life, with a twist of mystery, this could be it.
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Theodora is a thirty-something Christian searching for her ministry. This book follows a year in her life. Theodora is a smart, witty character who made me laugh. I especially liked the church bulletin typos and accidental puns that only Theodora seemed to notice. The secondary characters were well-developed for the most part, and I felt as if they were real people. The only character I would have liked more depth from was Theodora's obsessed-with-football (soccer) love interest, Kevin. I wasn't really sure what she saw in him!

I've heard Theodora's Diary described as sort of a Christian Bridget Jones' Diary, and I would have to agree with that. It was a fun read, but the plot moved slowly for me, and it took me awhile to finish. I haven't decided yet if I'll read on in the series. There are two more books,Theodora's Wedding and Theodora's Baby.
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Loving this Christian based book, I will read all the books in this lady writes (Juliette Duncan)
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As she exposes her vulnerability, the author draws one into her circumstance... from her annoyance to the routine of life; the temporal Jekyl & Hyde character shift that happens to many living in NY; humorous imagination; her sense of compassion for the single mothers & children due to her own life dilemma; to the doubts, fears, self-pitty, anger, bitterness and recentment that life in general brings our way.

Despite her life frustrations, her peace comes from God as she admits to wholeheartedly trust in Him with her future.  Reading "Rantings of Christian Woman," had me smiling, and even chuckling a few times at her humorous description of Hispanic mishaps,  language and culture.

Whether your present life is similar to hers, or if you need a reminder that life is not as bad as when God is in control; this book encourages us to embrace the low moments, and it's okay to rant about them... rant on... give your fruatrations to God, wholeheartedly trust in Him and move on.
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I ENJOYED THIS BOOK. RUBY WAS A GOOD CHRISTIAN WOMAN , WHO TRIED HER BEST TO DO THE RIGHT THING. SHE HAD A LOT TO DEAL WITH , IN A STRANGE COUNTRY. HER WILL TO DO AS HER FATHER WISHED WAS HEARTWARMING. ALTHO SHE HAD MANY STRUGGLES  GOD WAS WITH HER ,
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Publisher: Abingdon Press
Purchased: Received from publisher through NetGalley

What I Loved:  Emma was a very fun, sweet leading lady who handled her life with a brilliant attitude. Her friend Fee was a quirky best friend that always had her back.  Jackson was a great leading man and his journey back to love was fun to watch.  Jackson's sisters were fun, different, and fantastic personalities. Emma's parents were the best part of all!

What I Liked:  This was a great tale of loss, chances, and just having a little faith that life is going to work out the way it is supposed too.  The message was pretty clear that if you are open to possibilities life can bring that your happiness may come from a place you don't see coming.

Complaints: No complaints.

Why I gave it a 3: This was a pretty good little contemporary chick-lit Christian novel.  I am usually not a reader of contemporary books but this one did make me giggle.  It is a lite read with some great recipes included that I am just going to have to try!

Who I would recommend this too: A fan of Inspirational Chick-Lit Romance.  This is not my normal cup of tea but I really did find the book wonderfully entertaining.  It has all the elements of a good chick-lit: quirky leading lady, handsome guy, crazy friends/family, and lots of mishaps.  The overall inspirational part of the book was more in letting God guide you than preaching.  I would say uplifting is a good word but it is in there so it should be noted.

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I am enjoying this book.  This book is interesting and uplift to me as a christian women.
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For those of us who grew up in the Christian fundamentalist or evangelical subcultures, there were many expectations that we would act according to the Bible and be a "good" Christian woman. Rachel Held Evans shows just how slippery that expectation is by following precepts set out in the Hebrew and Christian Bible over the course of a year. Funny and eye opening.
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Grace Livingston Hill was a devoutly Christian woman who died in the late 1940's, I think.  Her beliefs were, of course, very old-fashioned and she had decided opinions about make-up, short skirts, hair styles, and behavior, so her books do not have a modern style.  But she wrote books with an easy style and interesting plots that were fun to read.  She includes a lot about her religious beliefs, so if you're against Christianity, go elsewhere.  I like this particular title because it concerns a girl who was studying in college to be an Interior Decorator, which is what Interior Designers were called until just the last few years.  This is interesting since the story takes place in the first half of the 1900's, when such a thing was practically unheard of, except in cities.  The plot is pretty believable and the characters mostly likeable, so it's a good casual read.  Don't look for the great American novel, just a fun "romance" novel of the old-fashioned Christian variety.
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A positive view of the Muslim faith.  I am not a Muslim, I am a Christian, and this was nice to read about a woman finding her faith.
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To be honest, I usually don't read Christian novels, but I made an exception for Pseudonym.  I wasn't disappointed.  The characters were fleshed out well, Christian morals were presented without making me feel like I was being preached at.  The characters felt like real people.  Once I got into it, I couldn't put it down!  There are two main characters followed throughout the novel, which makes the ending all that more satisfying to the reader when you get there--there's even some icing on the cake at the very end that had me laughing out loud.  It's a fun read, but at the same time will have you thinking about your own goals.  It might just inspire you to get up and do something to make your own dreams come true!
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Sheila Rushmore is a thirty-four year old woman with expensive taste, but very little money. She has no job, no home and she thought she had a good man, but she is single once again. What will it take for her to finally step into the good life?

It's been a good while since I've read&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Last-Woman-Standing/dp/0802498639/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Last Woman Standing</a>&nbsp;by Tia McCollors, but I will never forget how much I enjoyed the story. I thought I'd like this book just as much because it is the sequel, but I didn't find it as entertaining. I'm sorry I feel that way, I didn't expect to - it's an okay read,  the author writes well and I love how she includes words of wisdom, giving the reader something to think about whether it has to do with God or not,  but the story didn't grab me the way the first book did. And, yes, I do know why that is - The Last Woman Standing made me laugh... a lot.

It wasn't that I disliked Sheila, but she wasn't an interesting character; she was kind of annoying, actually. She cared a whole lot about clothes, and not just what she was wearing but she always took notice to other people's outfits and shoes. She idolized her car and loved the smell of money. She wanted what she wanted even if she had to use somebody else to get it. This woman was way too materialistic. However, as a Babe in Christ, she was a very believable character, and McCollors does an excellent job showing Sheila's spiritual growth in a realistic way - getting her life right with God was challenging; she fell short and one time she took God's grace for granted as Christians (new or seasoned) tend to do.

Eden Gates was an interesting character and an example of a true Christian. I felt for her because of her situation. Sheila's friend, Cassandra, brought quite a bit of drama to the story, as well as Sheila's brother's female acquaintances. Gina wasn't likeable, but she surprised me at one point, proving she was more mature than I thought and then I kind of liked her. And I don't know what to say about Clive.
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Cisney Baldwin, a marketing rep, takes a phone call at work - her boyfriend dumps her! Her overbearing father pushed Jason as his choice of a 'real man' for a son-in-law, and in trying to please her father, Cisney believes she has once again failed him. Her meltdown is witnessed by  Nick LeCrone, an actuarial hired by Cisney's company to calculate the risks of following new strategies. He feels sorry for her and as it is just before Thanksgiving, invites her to spend the holiday with his family. After accepting, she begins to have second thoughts, as does Nick - they are such opposites! He comes from a family of actuarials - will they spend the time around the turkey talking numbers and charts? She's quirky and spontaneous - can he take being around so many sticky notes?
This is a well written, inspirational, Christian romance; a fun read. I look forward to more from Zoe M. McCarthy.
I received this from a Meet the Pelican Group party on Facebook and was asked for my honest opinion
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It was realistic and I liked the Christian aspect.  The three sisters differesnt characteristics were interesting and it made me want to read more about the other two.
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For books that clearly have a Christian bent, I was very surprised to find the idea of "being intimate" before marriage brought forth multiple times. There is a reason I enjoy Christian fiction and that is because I know that it will follow the teachings of the Bible. I won't say I don't read anything else, but I prefer to relax with a book where I can be pretty sure the values will agree with mine. I will say that if it hadn't been for this issue, this book would easily have gotten at least four stars.