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Stacey D

Stacey D

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I enjoy all forms of entertainment: movies, music, art, reading. Christian fiction and non-fiction are my books of choice unless you want to include the Bible, which I read and study on a daily basis!

I adore my family, am active in ministry, read and review books and write Bible studies and blog posts. I have a Bible study blog... more »
  • Las Vegas, NV, USA
  • member since July 21, 2008

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  • Surrender the Night
    • Rated 5 stars

    “I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to MaryLu Tyndall and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Surrender the Night" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a copy available to me as a member of MaryLu's Motley Crew.

    I have never been in the position to have my home raided during a time of war by enemy soldiers. However, the gifted writing of MaryLu Tyndall takes me to that terrifying place where British invaders challenge American freedom and engage in violent oppression during the War of 1812. “Surrender the Night” is the second novel in the Surrender to Destiny series, and paints a vivid picture of war-torn America fighting to confirm her independence from England.

    The stage is set to the extent that the reader can smell the smoke of burning buildings. Baltimore in 1812 was a precarious place to be, and Rose McGuire is absolutely in a precarious place. Her parents are dead because of the British. She is fighting off the advances of an undesirable suitor. The fate of her family rests in her hands if her Uncle should be killed during the British raids on her land. When Alex Reed, the Second Lieutenant aboard a British ship, saves Rose from being ravished by his superior, the story twists even further. Injured in the altercation, Alex is at Rose’s mercy – and under her care.

    You may remember Alex from the first novel in the series, “Surrender the Heart”. His gallant character and torn loyalties were evident in that wonderful book, and it makes his character pop off the page in this beautifully crafted romance. I eagerly await book three.”

    Stacey D wrote this review Friday, March 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • Maverick Heart
    • Rated 3 stars

    “I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Loree Lough and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Maverick Heart" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

    Levee O'Reilly finds herself in dire straits after the murder of her husband, Liam, on the way to open a medical clinic in Mexico. Without family and money, she arrives in Eagle Pass, Texas and accepts the position of school teacher. Then begins building a new life with the lovely people in a new town. This especially includes prominent rancher, Dan Neville, with whom Levee may be able to find love.

    For the most part, "Maverick Heart" by Loree Lough was an enjoyable novel. The story flowed well through the middle of the book, then seemed to try to cram too much into the final third of the novel, making it more difficult to adjust to the change of pace. But, overall, this was an enjoyable romantic adventure”

    Stacey D wrote this review Sunday, October 31, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Emily's Chance
    • Rated 5 stars

    ““Thank you” to Sharon Gillenwater and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Emily's Chance" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

    "Emily's Chance" is book 2 in "The Callahans of Texas" series by Sharon Gillenwater. In this wonderful novel, Chance Callahan has fallen head-over-heels for Emily, a museum curator who has come to Callahan's Crossing to go through articles being put aside to create a museum of the town's history. Chance has even concocted a way to keep Emily in Callahan's Crossing so that he has the opportunity to woo her.

    But Chance's reputation as a heartbreaker and Emily's own disfunctional family and love relationships have jaded her ideas about love and romance. Will Chance have the opportunity to prove that he and his intentions are real? Or will Emily run away from true love to pursue the career that she believes will give her all the fulfillment she needs.

    This wonderful romance will entertain, encourage, and make the reader examine their own trust issues. This is a terrific novel that I highly recommend.”

    Stacey D wrote this review Saturday, October 16, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Keep the pigs out
    • Rated 3 stars

    ““Thank you” to Don Dickerman and his publisher for sending me a copy of "Keep The Pigs Out: Slam the Door on Satan and Keep Your Spiritual House Clean" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

    "Keep The Pigs Out: Slam the Door on Satan and Keep Your Spiritual House Clean" by Don Dickerman is an enlightening work of non-fiction about living a life of freedom in Christ and standing strong in the face of spiritual warfare. It is loaded with scripture and full of preventive tactics to keep your life free of evil influence.

    It also contains valuable and encouraging information about who we are in Christ as believers. There is also much good information on breaking down strongholds. This is an engaging and potentially life changing read.”

    Stacey D wrote this review Saturday, October 16, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • 10 hours to live
    • Rated 5 stars

    ““Thank you” to Brian Wills and his publisher for sending me a copy of "10 Hours to Live: A True Story of Healing and Supernatural Living" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

    "10 Hours To Live: A True Story of Healing and Supernatural Living" by Brian Wills is the powerful and fantastic true story of a 22-year old given a death sentence from the deadliest of cancers, Burkitt's lymphoma. The author is the one and only survivor of the disease.

    What began as a stomach pain during a tennis match, then thought to be a kidney stone, turned a family to intensely and deliberately believe the promises of God rather than the diagnosis of a doctor! This is a faith-filled and dramatic story of healing by the Great Physician that will inspire the reader and heighten your faith and expectation to see God show up in your own life.”

    Stacey D wrote this review Monday, October 11, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • A Million Ways to Die: The Only Way to Live
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Rick James and his publisher for sending me a copy of "A Million Ways To Die" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

    "A Million Ways To Die: The Only Way To Live" by Rick James is a wonderfully thought-provoking volume on the popular Christian subject of "death to self" equalling life in Christ. Poignant stories from various sources bring to life the Biblical principles being taught in this book.

    Written with wit and wisdom, this compelling work will change the way you live for Christ and die to yourself. I highly recommend this book to any believer who wants his or her life to glorify God.”

    Stacey D wrote this review Monday, October 11, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Don't Look Back
    • Rated 5 stars

    “I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Lynette Eason and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Don't Look Back" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

    "Don't Look Back" is Lynette Eason's wonderful second novel in the "Women of Justice" Series. Jamie Cash is a gifted forensic anthropologist. She is also the only surviving victim of "the Hero", a serial killer who tortures his victims to rescue them from the pain. Jamie's brother in law, Connor and his partner, Dakota, are working on a case that promises to bring lots of ugly memories back to Jamie. But when it appears that "the Hero" has set his sights on Jamie once again, Dakota shifts his protective instincts into overdrive to shelter the woman he loves.

    This novel is an intense page-turner from the beginning to the fever-pitch climax to the end. I cannot wait for the third installment in this wonderfully suspenseful, incredibly romantic series!”

    Stacey D wrote this review Monday, October 11, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Catching Moondrops
    • Rated 5 stars

    ““Thank you” to Jennifer Erin Valent and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Catching Moondrops" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

    Jennifer Erin Valent never fails to blow my mind with her writing! This third novel in the trilogy that is preceded by "Fireflies in December" and "Cottonwood Whispers", "Catching Moondrops" continues the saga of Jessilyn Lassiter, the love of her life, Luke Talley and her best friend, Gemma. When Tad Pritchett enters the picture as a black physician, controversy and violence stirs when a white woman allows him to treat her.

    This beautifully narrated fictional portrait of true American cultural history seems so true to life that it almost feels like a work of non-fiction. As I have stated previously when reviewing Jennifer Valent's work, I believe this should be required reading in high school. This is a wonderful book!”

    Stacey D wrote this review Monday, October 11, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball
    • Rated 5 stars

    “I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Donita K. Paul and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

    Donita K. Paul's latest effort, "Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella", is a wonderful departure from her normal science fiction-fantasy tales of dragons. This charming novel is full of the same intelligent characters and rich prose, but this time, the stage is set within a magical book shop where the owners have a knack for guessing what every customer needs - including love.

    Co-workers Cora Crowder and "Serious" Simon Derrick find themselves the objects of the book store matchmakers' efforts. But will they agree that they are a match made in heaven?

    This beautifully penned Christmastime romance also touches the heart with in-depth spiritual issues. I particularly related to Cora's struggle to reconcile Christmas traditions with the reality of faith. This is a book that can be enjoyed at any time of year, but will bring a bit of Christmas to the heart whenever it is read.”

    Stacey D wrote this review Monday, October 11, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • A Memory Between Us
    • Rated 4 stars

    ““Thank you” to Sarah Sundin and her publisher for sending me a copy of "A Memory Between Us" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

    “A Memory Between Us” by Sarah Sundin brings to lifelike fiction the stories we’ve all heard about wounded soldiers and their nurses falling in love. Set during World War II, this beautifully written historical Christian romance finds Major Jack Novak in a military hospital following a plane crash. Here he encounters Lieutenant Ruth Doherty, an Army nurse, and the sparks begin to fly.

    Book Two in the Wings of Glory series is a memorable read. Sundin creates characters you want to interact with. Her dialogue and prose are incredibly true to life that the reader almost feels as if they are invading the privacy of the characters. Godly character plays a strong part in these books. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

    Stacey D wrote this review Friday, September 10, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
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