Month: August 2020

A Quick Wedding and a Murder – Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey {Review}

Posted August 29, 2020 in Reading, Review / 0 Comments

A Quick Wedding and a Murder – Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey {Review}Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail Wilson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (2020)
eARC (336 pages)
Via: NetGalley
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Reading Challenges: Read 2020

Synopsis

When the widowed Lord Torrington agreed to spy for the crown, he never planned to impersonate a highwayman, let alone rob the wrong carriage. Stranded on the road with an unconscious young woman, he is forced to propose marriage to protect his identity, as well as his dangerous mission.

Trapped by not only the duty to her country but her limited options, Miss Elizabeth Cantrell and her illegitimate son are whisked away to Middlecrest Abbey by none other than the elder brother of her son’s absent father. She is met by Torrington’s beautiful grown daughters, a vicious murderer, and an urgent hunt for the missing intelligence that could turn the war with France. Afraid of what Lord Torrington might do if he learns of her son’s true identity, Elizabeth must remain one step ahead of her fragile heart, her uncertain future, and the relentless mystery person bent on her new family’s ruin.

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2020 Reading Challenges

Posted August 26, 2020 in Reading / 0 Comments

I know it is a little late in the year to be doing a post on 2020 reading challenges, but here I am. I have, apparently, been slacking in the realm of the blog and now I am trying to return to some normalcy here… and that means reading challenges. If you have been a long-time reader of the blog, you know I love a good reading challenge… and so here goes…

Last Updated: 29 December 2020

1. Annual Goodreads Challenge

I have actually not been reading very much at all. *hides face* 2016 was the last year I did a reading challenge post… *eek* But I HAVE been reading… a little bit at least. My 2016 Goodreads goal was 100, 2017 was 75, 2018 was 40, 2019 was 20, and this year the goal is 25… but I really do hope to pass that!

The list of books for this reading challenge can be found on My Bookshelf page where I list all the books I read each year.

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We All Suffer – Living Memento Mori {Review}

Posted August 25, 2020 in Faith, Reading, Review / 0 Comments

We All Suffer – Living Memento Mori {Review}Living Memento Mori by Emily DeArdo
Publisher: Ave Maria Press (2020)
eARC, Paperback (128 pages)
Via: NetGalley
Rating:
Reading Challenges: Read 2020

Synopsis

Emily DeArdo knows what it’s like to live with a keen awareness of her own mortality. She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age eleven.

DeArdo draws on the medieval Christian practice of memento mori (remember you must die) and shares her personal story with unique and compelling insight into the meaning of Christian life and death. Using the Stations of the Cross to frame her explorations, DeArdo leads us to trust in God’s providence as we confront suffering and death, develop enduring spiritual strength, and courage along the way.

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