Sunday, January 6, 2019

Sunday Post & Stacking the Shelves - 01/06/2019

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~this meme was inspired in part by ~ In My Mailbox~ It's a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.

Monday was a pretty normal day. It's been raining here for about a week straight. So depressing. I try not to complain about the rain too much because our area has certainly had plenty of droughts, but not just this week, the entire last month has been so rainy. Tuesday Little Boy started running a fever. We had a date night planned for my niece to watch the kids. Husband and I went ahead knowing we wouldn't travel far. We had a glorious meal and even did a little shoe shopping. These are two things we just never get to do anymore. Little Boy was still running a fever off and on so Wednesday we took a trip to the doctor. Apparently it's viral because he's not really showing any other symptoms. I enjoyed having my niece spend the night and hang out with us. We should really do that more often. She's so much more mature than many other kids her age, and I'm proud of her. Little Boy continued to run fever and Thursday was quite pitiful. I had to run to the chiropractor, and I just hated to leave him even for that short period of time. Friday he was much better only running a 101 fever 3 times during the day. And by Saturday he was fever free.

THIS PAST WEEK:

Monday: Review of Bring Down the Stars (The Beautiful Hearts, # 1) by Emma Scott (4 Stars)
Tuesday: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Wednesday: 2019 Series Enders Reading Challenge - Sign Up
Thursday: December 2018 EOM Wrap Up
Friday: 2018 EOY Wrap Up

UPCOMING THIS WEEK:

Monday: Review of Long Live the Beautiful Hearts (The Beautiful Hearts, # 2) by Emma Scott
Tuesday: 2019 Series Enders Reading Challenge - Goals
Wednesday: Can't Wait for Wednesday

Don’t forget to link up for the 2018 Series Enders Reading Challenge! You have until December 15th, 2018 to sing up. Each month there will be a giveaway for those participating with an end of the year giveaway too! Click on the picture below or the link above to find out more!

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews.

Shadows Among Sheaves

By: Naomi Stephens

Publication: April 1st 2019 by Shiloh Run Press

320 pages

Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction

Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)

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Goodreads description--A Timeless, Beautiful Allegory of the Biblical Love Story of Ruth and Boaz

The Great Rebellion of 1857 was a remarkably bloody business. At a time when Britain’s imperial influence in India was sparking brutal clashes on both sides, no one could have expected Rena, an Indian woman, to marry a British officer—nor do they understand her decision to follow her mother-in-law to England after her husband’s tragic death.

Once the two widows are in Abbotsville, the stern yet compassionate Lord Barric attempts to help them despite his better judgment. Soon he is torn between the demands of reputation and his increasing desire to capture Rena’s heart for his own.

A Return of Devotion (Haven Manor, # 2)

By: Kristi Ann Hunter

Expected Publication: February 5th 2019 by Bethany House Publishers

352 pages

Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction

Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)

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Goodreads description--Daphne Blakemoor was perfectly happy living in her own secluded world for twelve years. She had everything she needed—loved ones, a true home, and time to indulge her imagination. But when ownership of the estate where she works as a housekeeper passes on, and the new marquis has an undeniable connection to her past, everything she's come to rely upon is threatened.

William, Marquis of Chemsford's main goal in life is to be the exact opposite of his father. Starting a new life in the peace and quiet of the country sounds perfect until his housekeeper turns his life upside down.

They've spent their lives hiding from the past. Can they find the courage to face their deepest wounds and, perhaps, find a new path for the future together?

The Truth About Miss Ashbourne

By: Joanna Barker

Publication: November 1st 2018 by Covenant Communications, Inc.

272 pages

Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance

Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)

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Goodreads description--Governess Juliana Ashbourne has dreams reaching far beyond the confines of her current position, hoping to someday establish her own school for girls. When she inherits a fortune from her late grandfather, she is shocked to learn that “someday” may soon be within reach. However, there is one condition: she must spend a month at the estate of Havenfield—with the very family who disowned her mother. Intent on securing the money she needs to start her school, Juliana accepts the invitation, vowing to guard her heart against those who shunned her all her life. But Havenfield is far from what she expects. She discovers a grandmother seeking forgiveness, a cold and disapproving aunt, and a painfully shy cousin. And then there is Mr. William Rowley. Though the heir to the estate is a merciless tease, Juliana finds in him a friend and confidant—and perhaps something more. As she struggles to make sense of her new place in the world, her stubborn independence clashes with a yearning to belong and the even more confusing desires of her heart.

That's it for my shelves and recaps of my past and upcoming week. What did you add to your shelves this week? Any bookish news you want to talk about? Let me know!

4 comments:

  1. It sounds like a wonderful time for you and your husband. A date night is a good thing from time to time. And glad to hear Little Boy is on the road to recovery. It's always so hard to see them feeling ill. Enjoy those lovely books.

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  2. Whew. Glad to hear things are better and you were able to have date night. It rained here for almost a week straight, but the past couple days have been sunny and warm.

    sherry @ fundinmental Sunday Memes

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  3. Love your new reads! I read the last one and reviewed on my blog and A Return of Devotion is on my list to read. I love Bethany House's books! I hope you have a wonderful week!

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  4. I'm glad Little Boy is finally better. My daughter was sick over Christmas and still hasn't opened her gifts. Enjoy your reads! Anne - Books of My Heart

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