The Prince Who Was Just Himself

I had the opportunity recently to read and review The Prince Who Was Just Himself, by Silke Schnee.  This is a delightful book - we loved both the story and the illustrations.  My kids understood that the little prince was different from other kids and they LOVED how he played a pivotal role in his kingdom.  I recommend this book for families with a kiddo with Downs, but I also think it's a great read for ALL kids.  It helps develop understanding and a valuing for kids that are different!

Together With You by Victoria Bylin

Victoria Bylin has created a great story in her newest novel, Together With You.   It was an enjoyable read that kept me engaged.  I really appreciated the view into inherent challenges of parenting a special needs child.   The love and faith angles of the story were sweet additions to the novel.  I recommend it!

Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey

I loved every minute of Dani Pettrey's newest work, Sabotaged.   I loved it so much I immediately headed to the library to find her other books.  I'm diving into Shattered now!   The story was everything it promised: intrigue, suspense, romance and a clean story line.   Highly recommend!

Beyond All Dreams by Elizabeth Camden

I'm not normally a fan of historical fiction, but I loved Beyond All Dreams by Elizabeth Camden!  Her story and excellent character development hooked me just a few pages in.  I was excited to see how the story would end, and especially loved Anna's surprise "test" towards the end.  Great read!

A Most Inconvenient Marriage by Regina Jennings

A Most Inconvenient Marriage was a great read!   Regina Jennings hooked me from the beginning with her plot, and kept me guessing with how it would turn out.  I grew attached to the characters, and enjoyed this glimpse into the post-Civil War era.

Tried & True by Mary Connealy

I've read a lot of books that are duds recently.  Most of them I didn't even finish.  I was overdue for a winner and Mary Connealy's new release, Tried & True, scored in that dept!  She had me engaged in the story from the very beginning, and kept me till the end.  Love the story, love the characters, love the twists and turns.  Great read!

The Healing Quilt by Wanda Brunstetter

I wanted to like this book.  I kept picking it up and putting it down.  Three quarters of the way through the book, I still wasn't in to it.  I normally love Amish fiction, but I'd developed no attachment to the characters.  The book felt very choppy.  Maybe it's just Wanda's style, but it's not for me.