Category Archives: Lauren

A Lasting Impression

I enjoy Christian fiction, and most novels that I read are by Christian authors (I am open to reading fiction by any author, but I prefer books without bad language and/or intimate scenes, and they are more and more difficult to find). Occasionally, I feel that I am in a reading rut, and the books…

The Baker’s Wife

It’s true that you can’t judge a book by it’s cover, but it’s also true that covers are powerful. When I saw the cover for Erin Healy’s new novel, The Baker’s Wife, I was drawn to it immediately. Thankfully, the story did not disappoint. The Baker’s Wife is a powerful, intricate, fast-paced novel–the kind that…

Love on the Line

Georgie Gail is a woman in a man’s world. As the switchboard operator for a small Texas town, she enjoys living alone and keeping the town connected. Georgie thinks everything is running smoothly, and then the telephone company sends a man to work with her. Georgie is frustrated by the presence of Luke Palmer, a…

Remembering You

Ava has it all: a wonderful fiance, a great house, and a promising job as a news producer. When her fiance breaks off the engagement with no warning, Ava’s life spirals downhill quickly. Then, Ava has the opportunity to accompany her grandfather on a trip to Europe as he reunites with his World War II…

Reclaiming Lily, Review and Giveaway

Dr. Kai Chang grew up in China and faced unspeakable horrors. She has a new, successful life in America, but her greatest desire is to find her youngest sister: the sister left on the steps of a Chinese orphanage. Kai is determined to find her sister, not only to reconnect, but also to share important…

The Hour that Matters Most

During the first years of my parenting adventure, we always ate dinner at the table as a family. Unfortunately, I recently realized that we rarely sit down and eat a full meal together. My children are now in school and participate in extracurricular activities, and my husband travels almost weekly. We either rush through dinner…

Outdoor Parents, Outdoor Kids

I have fond memories of childhood. I lived in a subdivision in a small town that was surrounded by undeveloped land. When we were not in school, the neighborhood kids played outside until we were called home for dinner. More often than not, we were blazing trails through the woods, playing in creeks, and riding…

The Underdogs

My nine-year-old son loves to read, but he gravitates to nonfiction more than fiction. He’ll read about sports for hours, but is picky when it comes to novels. I am constantly on the lookout for fiction titles that will grab his attention, and Mike Lupica’s books are winners every time. Mike Lupica’s newest story, The…