Southern Reading Challenge 2009 Finished

This is such a fun and easy reading challenge. I did not read my original list but here are the books I did read:

The Night Watchman by Mark Mynheir
http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2009/05/night-watchman-by-mark-mynheirand.html

Saints in Limbo by River Jordan
http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2009/06/saints-in-limbo-by-river-jordan.html

The Note II by Angela Hunt
http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2009/06/note-ii-taking-chance-on-love-by-angela.html

What Sarah Saw by Margaret Daley (The Without a Trace Continuity Series by Love Inspired Suspense First book the following five listed are in the rest in the series)

Framed! by Robin Caroll

Cold Case Murder by Shirlee McCoy

A Cloud of Suspicion by Patricia Davids

Deadly Competition by Roxanne Rustard

Blackmail by Robin Caroll

Lone Star Cinderella by Debra Clopton

Return to Love by Betsy St. Amant
http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2009/07/return-to-love-by-betsy-st-amant.html

Things Left Unspoken by Eva Marie Everson
http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2009/07/things-left-unspoken-by-eva-marie.html

Menu for Romance by Kaye Dacus
http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2009/07/menu-for-romance-by-kaye-dacus.html

Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith (I really should have wrote a review for this one)

Offworld by Robin Parrish
http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2009/07/offworld-by-robin-parrish.html


I am really sorry I do not have reviews for all the books. I really enjoyed all of them. My favorites include the Without a Trace Continuity series starting with What Sarah Saw by Margaret Daley, Return to Love by Betsy St. Amant, Menu for Romance by Kaye Dacus, and Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith. The Southern Reading Challenge is hosted by Maggie Reads every summer. Her blog is http://maggiereads.blogspot.com/

Return to Love by Betsy St. Amant

"I'm Not The Man I Used To Be!"

If only Gracie Broussard could believe that! Years ago, Carter Alexander broke her heart and betrayed her. Now, just when she needs him most, he's back—asking her to believe he's changed. But this time, it's not just Gracie who'll be hurt if he disappears. A penguin keeper, Gracie urgently needs to find a new home for her beloved birds. Carter is the only one who can help. He promises that she can trust him, that he's not the rebel he once was. And that he needs Gracie as much as her birds do.

My Review:

I loved this book and read it in one night. It is a sweet cute romance. The setting of New Orleans and the Aquarium show great research and feel real. Although it is a quick read the story is fully developed. The plot and characters are interesting and I came to care about them. I would love to see another story with the same characters. Gracie's best friend Lori seemed to have chemistry with youth pastor Andy. Hmm...
Highly recommended! :)




Go and read the excerpt on Amazon its really good:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0373875401/ref=s9_simx_gw_s0_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1QJNW40D15T7N4D3SDJH&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846





About the author:
Betsy St. Amant lives in Louisiana and is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers group. Betsy has been published in Christian Communicator magazine and Praise Reports: Inspiring Real Life Stories of How God Answers Prayer. One of her short stories, 'Kickboxing or Chocolate', appears in a Tyndale compilation book, and she is also multi-published through The Wild Rose Press. Betsy has a BA in Christian Communications and regularly contributes articles to Crosswalk.com. She is a wife, author, new mother and an avid reader who enjoys sharing the wonders of God's grace through her stories.

Southern Reading Challenge 2009

It's that time of year!

The time when you pour a glass of lemonade or sweet tea and take your official summer spot on the porch. Lean back in that chase lounge surrounded by geraniums and ferns, and begin the summer long journey into Southern culture.

Yes, it's hot!

Yes, it does get uncomfortable, but it is well worth the effort as you discover our unique "Southern" point of view.

You may choose to read any style of Southern book such as Appalachian tales, Civil War sagas, Gothic myths, Grit lit, and heart-wrenching biographies. Click here for ideas. Just as long as you read three (fiction or nonfiction) between May 15th and August 15th.

For more information and to sign up here is the link to Maggie's Blog: http://maggiereads.blogspot.com/2009/05/southern-reading-challenge-three.html

I particpated in this reading challenge last year and loved it. I am Southern Girl born and raised down here. I look forward to doing it again this summer. :)

My List:

1. How Sweet It Is by Alice J. Wisler

2. Bayou Betrayel by Robin Caroll

3. Tour de Force: A Love Story by Elizabeth White