The Cowboy’s Christmas Miracle by RaeAnne Thayne

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The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle by RaeAnne Thayne The term "cowboy" is a little misleading. Carson McRaven is no ordinary cowboy. He does own a new ranch with horses and cattle, but he also owns a billion dollar multinational tech company. Jenna Wheeler, a widow with four children, is his neighbor and the former owner of his land. The two manage to live near each other in relative peace, although the kids always run amok on Carson's land. But, when Carson has business associates come in to town right before Christmas, he needs some help, and Jenna is the perfect chef to turn to. Of course, sparks fly, gazes are lingering and passion-filled. Carson learns to open his heart and Jenna learns that he's the perfect man for her. She smiled against his chest, even as she fought tears of joy. "I get it now. You just love me for my snickerdoodles." He laughed softly and it was the sweetest sound she had ever heard....
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Favorites of 2009

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I wanted to share a few of my favorite reads from this past year. Top 5: The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom I had never heard of Corrie ten Boom before reading this book, but found her story truly inspirational. The Probable Future by Alice Hoffman This was a touching story of three special women who learn to see the world and each other in different ways. They also learn about love, both for family and for the men in their lives. The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins I reviewed this just a couple of days ago, discussing how I enjoyed all the characters and the twisting plot. I also really liked how each section was narrated by a different person. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis This children's classic is still magical for me, and it was nice to share it with Amber this time around. She Walks These Hills by Sharyn McCrumb I loved this one. It was a blending of Appalachia's present and its...
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Hearing from God Each Morning by Joyce Meyer

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Hearing from God Each Morning by Joyce Meyer I'm looking forward to reading these daily devotionals, starting tomorrow. A new year, a fresh start, a new habit. I probably won't be reading them first thing in the morning, since I'm useless before my shower, and too busy trying to get out the door on time. Just typing that makes me think, well, I could actually just wake up ten minutes earlier and take a short time out from the hectic morning, sit down with a cup of coffee and start the day on a positive note. If you are too busy for time with God, then you are definitely too busy! (p. 327) Browsing through the book, I see topics dealing with listening to God and making time for Him, faith and trust.  Each devotional is only a page long, but they seem powerful. The cover says the book offers "reminders of how to reconnect with His plan and persevere through common obstacles...
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2009 A to Z Challenge Wrap-up

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I didn't complete this one, but I'm giving it another shot next year. Here's the list of what I did read. Authors My Goodness: My Kids by Nesta A. Aharoni The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry Eggs in Purgatory by Laura Childs Baron Thinks Dogs Are People Too! by Laurie Dean The Case of the Night-Stalking Bone Monster by John R. Erickson One Hundred Butterflies by Harold Feinstein Master by Colette Gale The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway Turning Angel by Greg Iles The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Phantom Limb by Theresa Kishkan The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson Phenomenal Girl 5 by A. J. Menden N. O. Second Glance by Jodi Picoult I Thee Wed by Amanda Quick Charlie and Mama Kyna by Diana Rumjahn The Reader by Bernhard Schlink Some Danger Involved by Will Thomas U. Companions of the Night by Vivian Vande Velde Surprise Island by Gertrude Chandler Warner X. Briar Rose by Jane Yolen Nine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny Titles The Art of Compassion by Martin Smith et al The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath The Case of...
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