Sandra Adams

All I Ever Did Was Love A Man by Sharon Denise Allison-Ottey

Rating: 5 Stars

This book makes you laugh and cry. It's the wonderful story of a single mother who finds out that she has AIDS.

Amanda (Mandy41283@yahoo.com)

When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin

Rating: 5 Stars

This fantastic book follows the relationship of a man, fighting through life after losing his wife and a little girl he meets on the street, selling lemonade. The correlation between the little girl and the man's wife is strong and the journey these two opposite characters take together is definitely worth reading about.

Amanda (Mandy41283@yahoo.com)

The Christmas Angel by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer

Rating: 3 Stars

The latest in the Cape Light series follows the mayor as she finds a baby abandoned in a manger. Very light reading.

Amanda (Mandy41283@yahoo.com)

The Dead Don't Dance by Charles Martin

Rating: 5 Stars

This was one of the most amazing books, Christian or other, that I have ever read. Martin has a gift for really bringing the reader into his stories and allowing him or her to be the main character. This particular story is about a man that loves his wife in an incredible way and she has complications during childbirth and goes into a coma. It follows his emotional and spiritual journey of being forced to live life without his wife.

Jayne

A Moment of Weakness by Karen Kingsbury

Rating: 4 Stars

I love all the books I have read by Karen Kingsbury and this one did not disappoint. I love reading Christian fiction and this book made me feel good reading it.

Jayne

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin

Rating: 4 Stars

A really fast read. I couldn't put it down, and it kept me interested to the end.

Mary

A Thousand Tomorrows by Karen Kingsbury

Rating: 5 Stars

Fantastic read!

You need a box of tissues handy for this one.

Mary T.

The Drifter by Lori Copeland

Rating: 4 Stars

What a good book set on the Kansas prairie. I enjoyed the characters, especially the heroine, Charity. I highly recommend this Lori Copeland book.

Angella Taylor

The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Tough by Neta Jackson

Rating: 5 Stars

This book repeatedly brought me to tears and had me crying out to God. I long for a yada group like this! I pray that God will move in our country as He moved in this story --- one person and one prayer at a time. I seek to be part of the solution!! What inspiration from an awesome author!

Dorothy

The Same Kind of Different As Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore

Rating: 5 Stars

This is a biography about the unlikely friendship between Ron, an international art dealer, and Denver, a homeless black man. It is beautifully written and very moving.

Reneé Hanlin (hanlin321@revealed.net)

Your Best Life Now by Joel Osteen

Rating: 5 Stars

Mr. Osteen has written a wonderful book! He gives you seven ways to have "your best life now," and does so in a very inspiring way! This is one of the best inspirational books I have ever read! I would highly recommend this book for someone who needs a spiritual lift! Joel is a great author!

Maggie

Sisterchicks in Gondolas by Robin Jones Gunn

Rating: 5 Stars

I have read the Sisterchicks series from day one, and this is the best one to date. It makes my best friend and me want to jump on an airplane and go to Italy. That probably won't happen, but the book takes us there. Outstanding.

Jane

When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin

Rating: 5 Stars

This is a story about love, life, and the gifts we receive from God. The author grabs you in the first chapter and then reels you in with the characters and the mystery. This is another winner by Martin.

Joyce (joyce.workman@insightbb.com)

The Forgiving Hour by Robin Lee Hatcher

Rating: 4 Stars

Another good one! It serves as a reminder that forgetting is not enough; we must forgive to move on. Aren't you glad God didn't just forget?

Joyce (joyce.workman@insightbb.com)

Gardenias for Breakfast by Robin Jones Gunn

Rating: 4 Stars

This author does a great job with visual imagery and really brings the story to life. This is a story in which family memories from the past are seen anew in the present. Past hurts and unhappiness require forgiveness and bring fresh life to relationships.

Deborah

First Impressions by Debra White Smith

Rating: 5 Stars

This book is an updated modern version of Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Although predictible if you know the story, it was enjoyable to read. The characters were fresh, modern and interesting, mixed with a classic traditional love story. I'm currently reading CENTRAL PARK, Smith's version of MANSFIELD PARK, and it's just as good as FIRST IMPRESSIONS.

Deena Peterson (thedeena63@hotmail.com)

When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin

Rating: 5 Stars

What a thoroughly satisfying journey! Charles Martin crafts a compelling story about a man in search of himself and a young girl who knows just who she is. When their worlds intersect, each finds a gift they can give each other that changes their lives. You'll fall in love and remember what love truly is all about.

Deena Peterson (thedeena63@hotmail.com)

Waking Lazarus by T. L. Hines

Rating: 5 Stars

Joining the ranks of Peretti, Dekker, and Liparulo, T. L. Hines brings us WAKING LAZARUS, the story of Jude Allman. Jude has died 3 times, returning from the dead each time. Why? What is the purpose of this miracle? The story is not only the explanation of the miracle, but evidence that we all have a gift from God, and choosing to turn from that gift has consequences. Enjoy Jude's journey.

Karen (kpmax2@hotmail.com)

Dangerous Depths by Collen Coble

Rating: 4 Stars

I love her series books....

Gail

Kissing Adrien by Siri L. Mitchell

Rating: 5 Stars

Ever dream of visiting Paris? Just read KISSING ADRIEN. It was a fun vacation to Paris and also brought up a lot of issues about what aspects in American Christianity are really Biblical values and what are just cultural. The plot is about an American woman, Claire, who goes to Paris to claim a family inheritance and meets up with a childhood friend, Adrien, whom she had a crush on when she was 17. Adrien and Claire are both Christians, but because Adrien is a Frenchman, his Christianity looks a little bit different than Claire's. The story was very cute and romantic, but one that anyone could feel comfortable reading. This was my first book by Siri L. Mitchell, but I will read more by her soon.

Nicole

Captivating by John & Stasi Eldredge

Rating: 5 Stars

If I could give this book more than five stars I would. CAPTIVATING: UNVEILING THE MYSTERY OF A WOMAN'S SOUL answers a woman's deepest questions about herself and even those around her. It brings you closer to your creator and purpose.

Scott

Realms of Glory: Encountering God in the Last Days by Kevin Paul Stephen

Rating: 5 Stars

Excellent book. Everyone should read this. It will help you deepen your relationship with Christ.

Michelle (The Edgy Inspirational Author)

A Girl's Best Friend by Kristin Billerbeck

Rating: 5 Stars

I loved A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND and couldn't wait for it to come out after I finished SHE'S ALL THAT, which was the first book in the chick lit series, Spa Girls. Morgan is one profound character. The author did such a great job at developing Morgan's personality that I not only felt empathy for her, but she seemed like a real person to me. Oh, and the attraction Morgan felt toward a certain man with six-pack abs was too incredible for words. You'll love this story!

Michelle (The Edgy Inspirational Author)

Coldwater Revival by Nancy Jo Jenkins

Rating: 5 Stars

This story is so powerful and packed with emotion that it will stick in my mind forever. Believable characters and overwhelming trajedy are discovered within the pages of this wonderful novel. Even in the midst of the tears I shed, I believe this is one of the most heart-engaging romances I've ever read. It's a must read and will be a favorite story of mine for years to come.

Roxi Evans

Showdown by Ted Dekker

Rating: 5 Stars

Ted Dekker knows how to keep the reader in suspense from start to finish, and this book is no exception. Dekker is unlike any other author I've ever read!

Mary T.

The Soldier's Lady by Michael Phillips

Rating: 5 Stars

This story, set in 1869, is about freed slaves who still are fearful of their old masters and don't have the means to leave the South. Also in the story is a white girl who takes in several ex slaves. Mr. Phillips is a very good storyteller. I have learned a lot about that time from his books.