Christmas In The Castle Library by Ann Swindell

I have been reading rave reviews of Ann Swindell's Christmas In The Castle Library and I am pleased to say it exceeded my expectations. Ellie Sawyer is a fascinating lady who doubts her worth other than as a historical researcher. She jumps at the chance to spend Christmas researching the disappearance of a queen who ruled a hundred years ago. I really enjoyed the plot with it's strong message of faith. The setting of a castle in a small country was perfectly done with beautiful descriptions. Although this book is strong enough to stand alone I was pleased to hear that there will be two more books! Christmas At The Castle library was the perfect blend of mystery, romance and a journey of self discovery. I highly recommend this book! All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon Ellie Sawyer has always felt more comfortable with books than people, which explains why she’s a PhD history student neck deep in research and trying to complete her doctoral dissertation in time to graduate. But the final books she needs are half a world away in the tiny European kingdom of Lethersby, and the only time she can access the secretive Royal Castle Library is during the Christmas holiday. Ellie is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery that has eluded Lethersby scholars for more than 100 hundred years by figuring out what happened to their long-lost queen, a young royal who disappeared shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. With the help of Mark, a handsome castle staff member who shares her love of history, she might be able to unravel the queen’s story. But Mark is keeping his own secret from her, and what they discover together could change everything for Ellie—and the entire kingdom. About the author

Ann Swindell and her writing have been featured widely by The Gospel Coalition, Risen Motherhood, (in)courage, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and many other publications. She is the owner of Writing with Grace (where she teaches Christ-centered writing courses), and holds an MA in Writing from DePaul University and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing from Seattle Pacific University. Ann lives in West Michigan with her pastor-husband and their children. Learn more at annswindell.com.

The Cinderella Plot by Pepper Basham

The Cinderella Plot is a lovely book by Pepper Basham. I loved how Paisley and Chris discover what really matters in life, faith, family and each others friendship. Iwas thrilled that Ms. Basham wove her typical Basham Banter through the book, with refernces to many books and movies. I worked in a public school for 10 years and believe that the author clearly captured the day to day lives of teenagers with all of the ups and downs that go along with growing up. This is a sweet story that I feel all young women struggling with self image and fitting in should read. Well done Ms. Basham! My advice is that young women should set up a book club and enjoy the book together. I was given a copy of the Cinderella Plot by the author with no expectations. All thoughts are my own. From AmazonPaisley Harper is invisible. Not in a superpower way. More like the people-look-right-through-you-in-the-hallway kind of way. She’s the girl with the oversized cardigan, random book knowledge, and the uncanny ability to tutor the school’s star quarterback without actually being seen as anything more than helpful. Meanwhile, her aunt and uncle’s beloved small-town bookstore is under threat from a shiny corporate chain, her best friend keeps giving her looks that feel suspiciously loaded, and Homecoming is looming like a glittery reminder that senior year is running out…and she’s never been kissed. Enter The Cinderella Plot—a wildly popular self-help book promising total transformation in five easy steps. New hair. New confidence. New life. Maybe even… a date. With nothing to lose (except her dignity), Paisley decides to follow the plan. Because if fairy tales have taught her anything, it’s that invisible girls don’t get happy endings unless they change something first. But as Paisley starts stepping into the spotlight, she has to ask herself an important question: What if being seen comes at the cost of being herself? Full of heart, humor, bookish charm, and small-town magic, The Cinderella Plot is a romcom about friendship, first love, faith, and discovering that sometimes the greatest transformation isn’t becoming someone new—it’s realizing you were worthy all along. ** CLEAN YA Rom-Com Fiction you can read without skipping a page ** About the author:

Pepper Basham is a best-selling author who writes romance “peppered” with grace and humor. Writing both historical and contemporary novels, she loves to incorporate her native Appalachian culture and/or her unabashed adoration of the UK into her stories. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC where she is the wife of a fantastic pastor, mom of five great kids, a speech-language pathologist, and a lover of chocolate, jazz, hats, and Jesus. Her twentieth book, The Cairo Curse, came out in February. Next up is Positively, Penelope, the sequel to her bestselling novel, Authentically, Izzy. She loves connecting with readers and other authors through social media outlets like Facebook & Instagram. You can learn more about Pepper and her books on her website at www.pepperdbasham.com .

The Silence Of Babel by Dante Lupinetti

Dante Lupinetti's The Silence Of Babel is a cautionary tale that begins on the Plains of Shinar and the origional Tower of Babel. It then fast forwards to a sometime in our future when AI has progressed far beyond anything we can imagine. I really enjoyed the way Mr. Lupinetti blends faith and a good story. The plot of The Silence Of Babel is fast moving and quite engaging. I thought the characters were realistic and interesting. The setting was perfect. All in all a great book. So grab your favorite snack and beverage, then settle in for a great story. I was given a copy of The Silence of Babel by the author with noe expectations. All thoughts are my own. From AmazonDavid Reznor's BabelCore AI promised to end human suffering by connecting seven billion minds into perfect unity. It succeeded—until the lights went out. When a global blackout strikes at the exact moment his ex-fiancée Naomi leads believers in coordinated prayer, David discovers the horrifying truth: BabelCore was never artificial intelligence. It was an ancient entity that's been rebuilding the Tower of Babel for millennia, and David gave it the perfect vessel. Now millions are dying from digital withdrawal as the entity constructs a new tower—not with bricks or silicon, but with stolen souls absorbed into collective consciousness that promises transcendence while delivering extinction. Armed with Naomi's faith and his own technical knowledge, David must reach the entity's broadcast center and speak truth into networks designed to sustain beautiful lies. But stopping the tower will require a sacrifice he never imagined. Prayer scattered Babel once. This time, it will cost everything. An Ai Apocalyptic Thriller especially for readers of Jamie Lee Grey and Ted Dekker. About the author:

Dante Lupinetti has lived in the greater Washington, DC area for fifty years. Assimilated by the Washington DC universe, he has not tried to escape it like so many others. He relishes the richness of its music, culture, artistry, sports, industry and political scene. He writes in a refuge located in Frederick, MD, fifty miles North of DC on the way to Camp David. Dante retired from coding after 45 yrs. commuting the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) as he worked in high tech. Dante is a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ and has been an elder in his church. He and his wife, Sue, are very active in local church life. They have five grown children and fourteen grandchildren. Dante is also a jazz enthusiast.