Monday, April 23, 2018

THE LION OF THE SOUTH--author Jessica James transports readers to the Civil War-Era with a poignant and intriguing historical romance



With beautifully descriptive language, an amazing eye for historical detail, and a great love of subject, author Jessica James transports her readers into the very lives of characters who lived long ago. "The Lion of the South" is a compelling Civil War-Era romance--filled with thrilling history and suspense, and enriched by a poignant love story. Near the midpoint of the Civil War, Julia Dandridge comes home to Virginia from a life in Washington City to a find world in turmoil. People and places held so very dear are now forever changed. A bold and mysterious figure known as "The Lion of the South" makes daring, seemingly impossible strikes against the Union Army to rally the Confederacy. As Julia's concerns grow for her despondent friend, Landon Graham, and for her own brother, Gideon, she becomes enmeshed in a web of intrigue and great personal risk. When circumstances force her to choose between her brother's life and the fate of the man who has stolen her heart, how can she bear to lose one to save the other? A highly recommended treat for lovers of historical romance, as are Jessica James other works "Noble Cause" and "Above and Beyond".


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JESSICA JAMES




















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Sunday, April 8, 2018

PRAYERS FOR EVERYDAY OCCASIONS--lovely and inspiring book from Ellen Banks Elwell




































"Prayers for Everyday Occasions", by Ellen Banks Elwell, is a beautifully-crafted little book of inspiring verse and comforting spiritual guidance. As the author states: "Sometimes, listening in on another person's thoughts and words helps us make sense of our own." Included in the book are 176 prayers divided into four sections: "For Specific Occasions"; "From the Bible"; "From Hymns"; and "Across the Ages". Vintage-style nature illustrations are scattered throughout the pages. The prayers cover many aspects of everyday life, both happy and sad, and they guide readers in praying for others as well as for themselves. "Prayers for Every Occasion" is a book to keep for yourself, and it would be a thoughtful gift to others
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ELLEN BANKS ELWELL















Visit Ellen's website at www.ellenelwell.com. Ellen graduated from Moody Bible Institute and American Conservatory of Music. She has authored over 20 books that have sold more than 800,000 copies, including One Year Devotions for Moms, Life is Beautiful, Toddler's Songbook, and a series of Piano Praise Books. Some of Ellen's books have been translated into Afrikaans, Chinese, Dutch, German, and Portuguese. She works in International Publishing at Tyndale House Publishers, with her husband, Jim. They live in the Chicago area and have three grown sons and two grandchildren.

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