Breath of Life: August 2012

TEASER TUESDAY

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teas....

DEE HENDERSON The Lady Shooter, a hired gun responsible for dozens of murders, has managed to keep her trail cold. Though she’s long been inactive, Special Agent Paul Falcon refuses to give up the hunt. Then, Midwest Homicide Investigator Ann Silver seemingly appears out of nowhere and drops the best lead on the case that he’s had in years. But Ann leaves him with more than just good evidence—he also has a strong desire to get to know this clever cop better. Is he prepared for both the case’s and Ann’s secrets? ...

Monday, August 27, 2012

Guess what...Its Monday! What are you reading this week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It is hosted by Book Journey. I have been traveling the past couple of weeks so not a lot has changed. Still working on these three books and hope to have them done soon. As well as some reviews. Thanks for stopping by. What I Read Last Week: Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson ...

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Sunday's with Kim on Breath of Life is a new feature that I will be posting here at Breath of Life. Welcome to my new feature. It's my prayer that you will be encouraged and blessed by following and becoming involved in this journey to love the Lord and His word. I invite you to visit often. The Welcome mat is always here, as my ideas, insights from Gods word is blogged as often as I can. Rev. Ki...

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Title: Finding Our Way Home Author: Charlene Ann Baumbich Category: Christian Fiction Pub. Date: 03/13/2012 Publisher: The Doubleday Religious Publishing Format: E-Book Pages: 336 ISBN#: 0307444732 Synopsis: When the road home becomes daunting—sometimes a very capable girl on a bicycle can help find the way.“Charming, surprising, familiar, and just downright wonderful.”—Allie Pleiter, author of Yukon Wedding and Bluegrass BlessingsWhen principal ballerina Sasha Davis suffers a career-ending injury at age thirty-eight, she leaves her Boston-based dance company and retreats to the home of her youth in Minnesota. But Sasha’s injuries...

On My Wishlist is a Meme hosted by Book Chick City. On My Wishlist is a weekly meme that allows us to share the books we haven't bought yet but are waiting to be bought and devoured. If you are anything like me then your wishlist is getting longer by the day! If you would like to take part and have your own 'On My Wishlist' post then you can find more info here. (This post was inspired by the fab In My Mailbox by Kristi at The Story Siren) My on My Wishlist includes books that are older and already out, or brand new. Today I am bringing you four books that I am dying to read and get for...

Friday, August 24, 2012

Title: The Last Summer (of You & Me) Author: Ann Brashares Category: Romance Pub. Date: 06/06/2007 Publisher: Riverhead Books Format: Hardback Pages: 306 ISBN#: 1594489173 Synopsis: From the author of the multimillion-copy, #1 bestselling series The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants comes a heartbreaking first adult novel. Ann Brashares's series, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, has made her one of the most successful contemporary authors, shipping more than 8 million copies over the last five years and winning even more millions of passionate fans. Now, like Judy Blume (Summer Sisters) before her, Brashares turns...

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Title: FULL DISCLOSURE Author: Dee Henderson Category: Suspense Pub. Date: 09/02/2012 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Format: Paperback Pages: 432 ISBN#: 0764210890 Synopsis: Ann Silver is a cop's cop. As the Midwest Homicide Investigator, she is called in to help local law enforcement on the worst of cases, looking for answers to murder. Hers is one of the region's most trusted investigative positions. Paul Falcon is the FBI's top murder cop in the Midwest. If the victim carried a federal badge or had a security clearance, odds are good Paul and his team see the case file or work the murder. Their lives intersect when...

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Title: WASHINGTON Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter & Lauraine Snelling Category: Romance Pub. Date: 09/01/2005 Publisher: Barbour Publishing Format: Paperback Pages: 477 ISBN# 1593109032 Synopsis: Four unique women have found themselves alone--"some closed to love because of haunting secrets, others because of fear and loss. Sinda moves into a rural neighborhood to start a new life and leave her secrets behind. Tabby is a timid woman who steps out to conquer her greatest challenge. A talented jockey, Robynn will risk her life for the race, but she'll never risk her heart again. Lareana is left with a newborn and a farm to...

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Title: Learning To Dream Again Author: Charlotte D. Hunt Pub. Date: 02/02/2012 Publisher: Dream Madly Publishing Format: Paperback Pages: 270 ISBN# 061559929X Synopsis: This award-winning book was featured on The 700 Club. In this follow-up to Damaged Goods: An Autobiography, the author brings new light on the true story in which she received a desperate call from a stranger from her past beckoning her to his side in the wake of a car accident. A prayer is answered, a past is healed, and a legacy is found in this true story of the rocky road of learning to dream again after losing everything, as told to a stranger in...

Dear Breath, You are cordially invited to join me Thursday, August 30 from 8-10 p.m. EST at Bethany House Publishers' Facebook page. I'll be on hand to chat with you about writing and about my new novel, Rare Earth. We'll be giving away 5 copies of Rare Earth to people who attend the Book Banter; the winners will be announced on my blog Monday, September 3. Below is a link to the Event invitation - I urge you to share this link with your...

Monday, August 20, 2012

Have you been memorizing Bible verses? Haven’t been, but want to? I have decided to link up with some awesome ladies over at Do Not Depart. I will be trying along with them to memorize I Peter 1, starting Aug. 19. This week working on verses 1 & 2. ...

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Sunday, August 19, 2012

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012

Today I have the awesome privilege of giving you info on the Blog Tour of the Second Addition of Mocked by Faith by Author Michelle Richard. As well, we have a Guest Post from Michelle Richard. As you know Author Michelle Richard is an amazing author in which we get to read about an exclusive look into arranged marriages. Below is the guest post, and you will be able to find book information and author bio as well. So let's get started!! &nbs...

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Title: Journaling with JESUS Author: Carol Round Category: Christian Pub. Date: 01/26/2012 Publisher: WestBowPress Format: Paperback Pages: 86 ISBN#: 1449736610 Synopsis: “Journaling with Jesus is a creative call to an authentic, intimate relationship with Christ through the art of prayer-journaling. Author Carol Round openly shares her own intimate journaling journey, initially borne of pain, and now bathed in promise—the hope of healing in Jesus. Let her sensitively guide you along your own prayer path through balanced scriptural support, stories from the lives of women transformed through the power of journaling, encouraging explanations...

Title: Eden's Root Author: Rachel Fisher Category: Dystopian Pub. Date: 04/08/2012 Publisher:CreateSpace Independent Pub. Platform Format: EBook Pages: 376 ISBN#: 1469902109 Synopsis: The year is 2033 and the world hovers on the edge of explosion as unexplained crop deaths lead to severe global food shortages. In the United States, the Sickness is taking lives slowly, creeping its way into every family. Fi Kelly has already faced the Sickness in her own family, toughening her beyond her years. But a shocking confession from her dying father will push her toughness to its absolute limits. Saddled with an impossible secret and ...

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Title: Peaceful Passage Author: Kim West, PhD Pub. Date: 09/10/2010 Publisher: New Heart Publishing Format: Paperback Pages: 240 ISBN#: 0984052666 Synopsis: Peaceful Passage is truly the essential, all-in-one guide to handling every aspect of caring for a dying loved one and yourself on their final journey. Included are guidelines for partnering with hospice, the how-to of daily care, confronting fears and emotional issues, navigating marriage, family, children and career, working through inner conflicts with faith and handling the myriad details and arrangements of an at-home death. With this book as the guide the reader can...

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Title: Finding Romeo Author: Joana James Category: Romance Pub. Date: 07/07/2012 Publisher: Fairr Helen Publishing Format: Paperback Pages: 380 ISBN#: 147818894 Synopsis: Daynia lives in the number one honeymoon destination in the world, yet daily, her own honeymoon seems further and further away. Her love life is consumed by a history of bad relationships and she is skeptical about moving on. The dashing Richard changes all that though when he walks into her life and sweeps her off her feet. Or so she thought. Richard is haunted by his own past and is consumed with thoughts of his ex-girlfriend. Daynia is a welcomed...

My devotion today is based on God Guiding and Protection. Starting today in Matthew 2:1-23. It is about where the wise men came to visit Jesus, the warning that was given and where Mary and Joseph took Jesus because of it. Also about Herod kills the baby boys trying to kill Jesus. Then the Old Testament reading: ...

Monday, August 13, 2012

Title: BOARD To Death Author: Amy Barkman, Debbie Roome, Tracy Ruckman Category: Mystery Pub. Date: 09/27/2011 Publisher: Write Integrity Press Format: Paperback Pages: 302 ISBN#:098394850x Synopsis: Board to Death is a Trio of Mysteries in the Dangerous Games Series. The book is written by Amy Barkman, Debbie Roome, and Tracy Ruckman.Baby Boomers Polly Nichols, Lindsay Wilson, and Gretchen Anderson may live worlds apart, but they have one common hobby – a penchant for board games.Polly’s serene Kentucky campground turns sinister when the manager is a VICTIM of murder. In New Zealand, Lindsay’s life is turned upside...

My devotional time this morning was based on the history of the Family of Jesus. Have you ever read the scripture in Matthew 1:1-25? It gives you the entire list of the ancestor of Jesus. And then the Birth announcement to Joseph by the Angel. Then go back to the Old Testament and read:...

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Title: RAMBLINGS from the SHOWER Author: Faye Bryant Pub. Date: 12/8/09 Publisher: BookSurge Pub. Format: Paper Back Pages: 210 ISBN#: 1439240329 Synopsis: What do you think about in the shower? And where do those thoughts take you? In "Ramblings from the Shower," author Faye Bryant shares some of the thoughts that have come her way during the mundane task of everyday hygiene, and how those thoughts have compelled her to ask, "What about this, God? What do You think?" Follow along as Faye shares through personal experience and revelation her conclusions on just what God does think. My Review: Man my first thoughts...

Title: Convergence Author: J. D. Watts Category: Adult Romance Pub. Date: 12/2/2010 Publisher: TWCS PH Format: EBook Pages: 286 ISBN#: 098362321X Synopsis: In modern times, mankind believes they know all that there is to know about the world around them. Arrogant in their ignorance, they travel through life completely unaware of the other beings in their midst, the other Children of Creation. Celestial Angels and Fallen walk amongst them unseen, while the third beings of creation, the Guardians, live along side them, protecting them from attacks of the Fallen. Daniella Rossi is a nineteen year old college student who...

Title: The KEEPER Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher Category: Christian Fiction Pub. Date: 1/1/2012 Publisher: Revell Format: EBook Pages: 316 ISBN#: 080071987 Series: Stoney Ridge Seasons #1 Synopsis: A family. A farm. A heart. All in need of repair.Life on Windmill Farm hasn't been the same since Julia Lapp's father has had trouble with his heart. But that doesn't stop Julia from hoping for a bright future. She has planned on marrying Paul Fisher since she was a girl. Now twenty-one, she looks forward to their wedding with giddy anticipation. But when Paul tells her he wants to postpone the wedding--again--she is determined...

Friday, August 10, 2012

Title: Megan's Way Author: Melissa Foster Category: Women's Fiction Pub. Date: 7/17/2009 Publisher: Outskirts Press Format: EBook Pages: 304 ISBN#: 1432744429 Synopsis: What would you give up for the people you love? When Megan Taylor, a single mother and artist, receives the shocking news that her cancer has returned, she'll be faced with the most difficult decision she's ever had to make. She'll endure an emotional journey, questioning her own moral and ethical values, and the decisions she'd made long ago. The love she has for her daughter, Olivia, and her closest friends, will be stretched and frayed. Meanwhile, fourteen-year-old...

Title: HOME-MADE TOYS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS Author: A. Neely Hall Category: Adults/Kids Publisher: Amazon Digital Services Format: EBook Pages: 258 ISBN#: B008BXVR0K Synopsis: Home-made toys for girls and boys : wooden and cardboard toys, mechanical and electrical toys ...

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