Daily Archives: May 4, 2020

Lighting Candles in the Snowby Karen Jones Gowen

Newly divorced Karoline London needs to heal and find her normal again, as older sister Suzie keeps reminding her. But what does Suzie, married to the ideal husband, know about the shattering effect of living with someone tormented by addictions?

When Karoline meets a handsome new man, things just might be looking up. Until the day she learns about a tragic event in ex-husband Jeremy’s childhood.

Faced with the horrifying experience that shaped the man she used to love, Karoline reconsiders what she thought was real. In the process, she comes to know the true meaning of love and forgiveness.

(Caution: Due to the serious themes in Lighting Candles in the Snow it, unlike Gowen’s other work, contains some profanity as well as scenes that may be too graphic for some readers.)

“Karoline doesn’t know what she wants and dithers, until she knows exactly what she wants, and then she won’t take no for an answer. Once she figures things out…she becomes ferocious and driven and purposeful. It is lovely to watch her blossom and you end with hope, budding love and happiness.” ~Lost Inside the Covers

“A modern woman’s story, starring the Three Ds: Divorce, Dieting and Dating, in that order….As the story unwinds, Karoline makes her way home in more ways than one.” ~Mirka Breen, author The Voice of Thunder

“The writing style was very good. The wonderful recipes included at the end of each chapter were a nice addition.” ~ Silver’s Reviews

“A story you won’t be able to put down. From heartache to hope, from trauma to triumph, Gowen has created a story that will bring you to tears and then lift your spirits with laugh-out-loud moments.” ~Thoughts in Progress

How to Have Your Life Not Suck: Becoming Today Who You Want to Be Tomorrowby Bianca Juarez Olthoff

Do you ever just want someone to help you figure life out–to tell you how to win at work, what guys to stay away from, and what jeans rock your body shape? This book is the perfect cocktail of sass and down-to-earth guidance to navigate your way to the life you want to live.

With so much information at your fingertips, real success, good dates, and true friendships can often feel out of reach. Packed with lessons learned from her own mistakes and heartache, Bianca Juarez Olthoff is your guide (minus the cargo shorts and tacky hat) in avoiding unnecessary detours on the path to your best self.

With her signature wit, engaging stories, and brilliant insights from a counselor friend, Bianca gives spot-on advice for adulting, career, relationships, and faith. Following the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi, Bianca's humorous and honest anecdotes will empower you to create a successful life and discover all you can be.

This curated manual for the modern woman will help you:

• Connect with a mentor, let go of bad friendships, and find a relationship worth keeping
• Trust the goodness of God even in loss, betrayal, and unanswered questions
• Take initiative, do hard things, and achieve meaningful success
• Fall in love with God's Word and see the Bible come alive

Bianca will show you that though life is tough, you are too.

Where the Hummingbirds Play: The Diamond Cuttersby Anne Veronica Hierholzer Conover

A gripping novel that puts family above fortune. Levi Tazslaar came from a long line of diamond cutters, whose family business, The Royal Tazslaar Diamond Company, stretched back three generations. His story and the repercussions of the circumstances of his life ripple through his immediate family. Rooted in Jewish traditions, faithful to professional integrity, and deeply grounded in his love for his family, Levi passes on unique and binding strengths and principals to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren sometimes in the midst of terror and tragedy.

The Mental Toughness Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Facing Life’s Challenges, Managing Negative Emotions, and Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Poise!by Damon Zahariades

Do you feel overwhelmed by your circumstances? Are you exhausted and overburdened with stress?

The Mental Toughness Handbook will show you how to bravely handle pressure, control your impulses, and overcome any obstacle you encounter. It’s a step-by-step crash course on developing your grit and resilience, complete with simple exercises designed to strengthen your mind.

Life is full of setbacks. The Mental Toughness Handbook will show you how to bounce back, stand firm, and boldly weather the storm.