Who is My Shelter?

Who is My Shelter by Neta Jackson is the 4th in the series Yada Yada House of Hope Series. Although this is my first book in the series, I was very impressed and able to follow along in the story. This novel is well written and reminds me of the homeless that are many times forgotten in our communities yet this story offers options for housing and working with homeless individuals. Gabby works for a homeless shelter and has recently started a subsidized housing complex for single women and children.

The main character in the story is Gabby. Gabby has experienced numerous issues that bring her to face very challenging decisions. Her husband who threw her out of the penthouse and sent their children to live with his parents in Virginia desires to reenter her life.

Despite the tragedies of the past and the turmoil within her relationship with her estranged husband Gabby learns, is strengthened, and beginnings to focus on God. This is a story of learning to forgive, place things in the hands of God, trust, change, and to have faith. In addition to Gabby's story there are several other side stories in this novel which brings interest and fascination.

I strongly recommend this book and plan to read the other books in this series. It is encouraging, uplifting and a great example of numerous life lessons. This book was provided by Net Galley for review. An unbiased and honest review is posted in this blog. Thank you Net Galley and Thomas Nelson Publishers.

LYDIA's CHARM

LYDIA's CHARM by Wanda Brunsetter is another well written inspirational fictional novels about life in an Amish Community. This novel is one with great detail and depth. The characters in the story experience issues of loss, tragedy, despair, prejudice, and starting over. Also there love, hope, strength, and faith are found in the lives of the characters. Lydia is afforded the opportunity to start over in Charm, Ohio with her son after the tragic death of her husband. Along her journey of starting over she becomes the recipient of secret gifts from an admirer; as well as being faced with on another tragedy. Lydia's Charm is a novel filled with sadness, victories, hope, and faith.

A superb novel that I would highly recommend. The characters will tug at your heart and the story will increase your faith. Well done Wanda Brunsetter. This book was provided for review by Net Galley and publisher Barbour Publishing. Thank you!

Head Over Heel

Head Over Heel
by
Chris Harrison

Harrison writes an intriguing novel that depicts the life of two lives coming together in a beautiful land, Italy. This book is well structured, interesting, entertaining, and an exploration of two different worlds and cultures. Anyone having dreamed of visiting Italy will truly gain an insight into a country many yearn to visit for the food while basking in the Mediterranean sun. Harrison leaves the reader with two different worlds coming together, Italy and Australia, through a romantic drama and everyday life challenges. We learn through this intriguing novel the vast differences that one faces when visiting Italy as opposed to the challenges faced by those who relocate there. The analogy between Puglia, Italy (the heel of Italy) and the title is thought provoking. The relationship between Harrison and Daniela reminds us that there is love at first sight. Many have written about their experiences living in foreign climes; however, no one has written as beautifully and riveting as Chris Harrison.

Thank you Nicholas Brealey Publishing for providing this book via Net Galley for review.
It is a well written work that I truly enjoyed.