Category Archives: 5 Flames

GOD GAVE US LOVE
Author: Lisa Tawn Bergren
Source: Publisher
*I received this book free of charge for an honest review*

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press (September 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400074479
• ISBN-13: 978-1400074471

SYNOPSIS:
As Little Cub and Grampa Bear’s fishing adventure is interrupted by mischievous otters, the young polar bear begins to question why we must love others… even the seemingly unlovable. In answering her questions, Grampa Bear gives tender explanations that teach Little Cub about the different kinds of love that is shared between families, friends, and mamas and papas. Grampa explains that all these kinds of love come from God and that it is important to love others because… “Any time we show love, Little Cub, we’re sharing a bit of his love.” This sweet tale will warm the hearts of young children as they learn about all the different sorts of love, while the gentle explanations of each provide a valuable opportunity to encourage children to share with others a “God-sized love.”

MY THOUGHTS:
When it comes to reviewing book for children, I use a few different things to determine my opinion on it.
Was my child focused on the book as we read it together? Yes
Did she enjoy all the pictures or artwork throughout the book? Yes
Did she understand the meaning of what the book was about when we
discussed it afterwords? Yes
Did she ask me to read it again? Yes

My daughter and I both enjoyed this book. We are loving all the artwork and the story. The author writes themes with a child in mind. Easy for them to comprehend and enjoy at the same time.

MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

GOD GAVE US CHRISTMAS
Author: Lisa Tawn Bergren
* I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
Source: Publisher

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press (October 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400071755
• ISBN-13: 978-1400071753

SYNOPSIS:
As Little Cub and her family prepare to celebrate the most special day of the year, the curious young polar bear begins to wonder… “Who invented Christmas?”
Mama’s answer only leads to more questions like “Is God more important than Santa?” So she and Little Cub head off on a polar expedition to find God and to see how he gave them Christmas. Along the way, they find signs that God is at work all around them. Through Mama’s gentle guidance, Little Cub learns about the very first Christmas and discovers that… Jesus is the best present of all.
This enchanting tale provides the perfect opportunity to help young children celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and to discover how very much God loves them.

MY THOUGHTS:
When it comes to reviewing book for children, I use a few different things to determine my opinion on it.
Was my child focused on the book as we read it together? Yes
Did she enjoy all the pictures or artwork throughout the book? Yes
Did she understand the meaning of what the book was about when we
discussed it afterwords? Yes
Did she ask me to read it again? Yes
An all around book that my daughter and I both enjoyed. The artwork is gorgeous and my daughter could understand what was being told through the authors words. A perfect book to share with a child.

MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

DEVIL’S CUB
Author: Georgette Heyer
*I recevied this book free of charge from Sourcebooks in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Danielle*

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (November 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402219539
• ISBN-13: 978-1402219535

SYNOPSIS:

Devil’s Cub is one of Georgette Heyer’s most famous and memorable novels, featuring a dashing and wild young nobleman and the gently bred young lady in whom he finally meets his match…

Like father, like son…
Dominic Alistair, Marquis of Vidal and fiery son of the notorious Duke of Avon, has established a rakish reputation that rivals his father’s, living a life of excess and indulgence. Banished to the Continent after wounding his opponent in a duel, Vidal schemes to abduct the silly aristocrat bent on seducing him into marriage and make her his mistress instead. In his rush, however, he seems to have taken the wrong woman…

A young lady of remarkable fortitude…
Determined to save her sister from ruin, virtuous Mary Challoner intercepts the Marquis’s advances and throws herself into his path, hoping Vidal will release her upon realizing his error. But as the two become irrevocably entangled, Mary’s reputation and future lie in the hands of a devilish rake, who finds her more fascinating every day…

MY THOUGHTS:

I never thought I could get into a Regency Romance. Well, I was wrong. This is not a new book. This a book that has been out for about 5o years, but still has writing that captured me and held my interest. The words are like poetry, easily flowing from one page to another. You forget how much of the book you have just read because it flowed so nicely. This author had incredible skill at writing and sent you on a trip back in time. The cover is gorgeous and you instantly get a feel for the book from the cover alone. I will be checking around for more books by this author.

MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Her historical novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades, though she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or private life. It is known that she was born in Wimbledon in August 1902, and her first novel, The Black Moth, was published in 1921. Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Heyer’s large volume of works included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known also as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer, and they had one son together, Richard.

ENTWINED BY FATE
Author: S. A. Price

ISBN: 978-1-607667-077-3

Genre: Erotic/Paranormal Romance

Release Date: January 19^th 2010

* This was an ARC (uncorrected proof) submitted to me from the author. I received it free in exchange for an honest review*

SYNOPSIS:

Thirty females of the Ophidian race have gone missing, most from the transient nest of Las Vegas, a rogue and unofficial nest run by the Saint, John Merrick. Believed to be dead by every Archon in the states, Merrick leads a quiet and unassuming life, saving those of his race that are lost and need it most. It’s a solitary existence, one that he hates every day. He yearns for his mate, the woman he left over a decade before, and the woman who thinks him dead to this day.

When Elise Rizdon gets the official invitation to the Archon meeting in Ohio by the leader of a new Midwestern nest, she never expected to see the love of her life at the woman’s side, a man she was told was dead and buried. She lost him once upon a time, and she never fully recovered. Focusing on the issues, and not the man that has always made her body burn is not going to be easy. A disturbing event is on the horizon, one that threatens all Ophidian’s and their way of life. In order to survive they will have to work together, give up old grudges and take chances on the things that matter most. Love, life and the continuation of their race.

MY THOUGHTS:

When the author contacted me to review this book, I thought I would give it a go. I was getting tired of the same old vampire, werewolf, fallen angel paranromal books. They seemed to all be the same. I was surprised to see a new paranormal aspect dealing with snakes! WOW! This book had it all! Suspense, love, action, and yes paranormal snakes! I loved how we could see the story from different character points of view as well. So many times we are left with wondering what the other was thinking and going through. The author did a fantastic job of introducing us to a new paranormal subject that will leave you with a hunger to bite into her next story! The author has shedded the old skin of old paranormal and come out with a majestic world of a new realm of possiblilities!

MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!