“A Lancaster Amish Christmas: 4 Romance Novellas,” by Anne Blackburne, Amy Clipston, Mindy Steele, & Amy Lillard

Merry Amish Christmas!

Enjoy four Amish stories that take place during Christmas time.

The first tale is, “Lucy’s Christmas Sunbeam.” Lucy, although young, took over raising her infant sister, Millie, after her parent’s deaths. Millie has Down’s Syndrome, and because of that, Lucy’s boyfriend dropped her like a hot rock. She hasn’t thought of romance since. Lucy loves Millie more than anything else, but now someone is trying to take her away. Perhaps Jacob, the new owner of the hardware store, can help Lucy.  lancaster christmas romance novels amish christian inspiring clean wholesome

The second book, “A-Bird-in-Hand Christmas,” features a young widow, Makayla, and her small son, Luke. They are spending the holidays with her parents; the first time Luke has gotten to do that. As soon as they arrive, Makayla runs into her former boyfriend, Wyatt. He broke her heart years ago when Wyatt began dating someone else. Now, he is working for her parents, and wants to worm his way back into her life. Makayla will not let him, despite Luke loving Wyatt. romance amish christmas novella christian inspirational clean love family fiction

“Christmas Lily,” is the third installment. Little Jacob would like a mom for Christmas, specifically, his new teacher. But his dad, and the teacher, Lily, have not gotten off to a good start. In fact, Lily doesn’t want anything to do with him. But then a Christmas snowstorm threatens to strand her with Jacob and his dad.

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romance amish christmas novella christian inspirational clean love family fiction

romance amish christmas novella christian inspirational clean love family fiction

romance amish christmas novella christian inspirational clean love family fiction

In “Leaving Lancaster,” out-of-the-blue, their father announced he had sold their home. They will all move hundreds of miles away. Louise has a thriving business, and is worried about being successful in the new location. Leah doesn’t want to leave her long-time boyfriend–who has never gotten around to proposing to her. The sisters feel that they have no choice but to follow their father’s plans. But both are filled with dread about this move.  lancaster amish cristmas christian romance fiction

All four of these stories make a nice Christmas escape. They are clean, charming tales that will bring a smile to your face. This five-star book is just the thing to bring in the Christmas spirit for Amish fans, and everyone else.

Thank you, Barbour Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “A Lancaster Amish Christmas,” by Anne Blackburne, Amy Clipston, Mindy Steele, & Amy Lillard, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

Amy Clipston’s Website:  https://amyclipston.com/about/

Amy Lillard’s Website: https://amywritesromance.com/

Anne Blackburne’s Website:  https://www.anneblackburne.com/

Mindy Steele’s Website:  https://mindysteele.com/

 

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“Bizzy Bear Preschool,” by Benji Davies

Fun Time, Any Time!

The little child in your life will love this interactive book.  There is something to do on every two-page spread, including the cover.  It shows, and tells, the good things that are waiting for them in preschool.

The brightly colored pictures will appeal to little ones.  Fun characters pepper that pages. All of the interactive parts are the perfect size for small hands and fingers to use. This is an over-sized, sturdy board book that is made to stand up to lots of “love,” and use when viewing it.

My granddaughter has adored this book from the first moment she saw it, and wants it every time she is here.  She loves all the moving parts, all well as, the story.

This five-star book will be enjoyed from birth through three-years-old.  Get your copy today!

Thank you, Candlewick Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Bizzy Bear Preschool,”by Benji Davies, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

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“Target Acquired,” by Lynette Eason

Who to Trust?

Kenzie has worked harder than any of the guys on the SWAT team, yet they are not accepting her. One of the men on the team, Butler, doesn’t hide his feelings at all. He has made it clear that the job should have gone to someone better, his friend.

In the midst of all this, someone has started trying to hurt, or kill, Kenzie. Could Butler be so upset with her on the team, that he is trying to get rid of her, and make room for his friend? Or is it someone else?

Her dad has just revealed that the car crash that killed her mom, and left him disabled, was not an accident. Perhaps the person behind that is now after Kenzie.

Maybe a second person caused the accident, and there are now two people after her.

Red herrings and the dual time story muddy the waters when attempting to figure out the bad guy. All the action, twists, and turns will keep you guessing the identity of the culprit, and hooked to the tale. Faith is referred to by some of the characters in this clean, fast-moving story.

Fans of thrillers and mysteries will enjoy this five-star book. Get this tale, and join Kenzie as she runs for her life!

Thank you, Revell Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Target Acquired,” by Lynette Eason, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

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“Mr. Fox’s Game of No!” by David LaRochelle

No, no, no!

Get ready for lots of laughter and giggles.

If you are offered a giant ice cream sundae covered with delicious toppings, would you say no?  Of if you were invited to a great beach party in Hawaii, that included swimming with dolphins, and possibly getting a million dollars, would you say no to that?  Wouldn’t you like to know what it would take to get you to allow something really gross to happen?  Well, Mr. Fox could get you to do it.

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Find out his secret inside this book.

 

Not only will you find that answer, there are other fun things waiting to be discovered. Since this is another amazing story from David LaRochelle, be ready to smile ear-to-ear. Do not be surprised if little ones to want to play their own game of no.

 

I highly recommend this over-sized, five-plus star, picture book.  It checks all the boxes for a great story:  colorful illustrations, attention grabbing ideas, and gives a good time.  Children three-to-seven-years-old will enjoy this. Now run, don’t walk, to get your copy.

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Thank you, Candlewick Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Mr. Fox’s Game of No!” by David LaRochelle, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

 

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“’Til I Want No More,” by Robin W. Pearson

When Her Past Caught Up!

Her past just walked in when her old boyfriend, JD, seemed to materialize out of nowhere in the restaurant Maxine had just eaten at with her fiancé, Teddy.

She has kept most of the details of her time with JD a secret. She knows if everything comes out, her life will fall apart, and so will her sister’s.

Robin W. Pearson's writing sprouts from her Southern roots and her love of her husband and children

To make things more complicated for Maxine, Teddy’s pastor is giving the two of them pre-marital counseling. This is not a class for the fainthearted. The questions he asks, and the assignments he gives them, are adding lots more stress to her life. Plus, now that JD is back in town, he is determined to be a part of her life.

Southern fiction and southern romance fiction lovers will enjoy Robin W. Pearson's new book.

Maxine desperately wants to find a way to keep her secrets, get married, and go on with the life she had planned. She doesn’t know if that is a possibility because something has got to give.Fans of black authors best sellers will enjoy Walking in Tall Weeds, a historical fiction book.

This story will capture your heart as you follow all the twists and turns Maxine’s life takes, including a surprise you won’t see coming. Faith is woven throughout this tale in a beautiful way. Words of wisdom are spoken about Maxine that could wisely be applied in real-life.

It is a shame these characters aren’t real because they would be good friends. Fans of real-life, well-written stories will enjoy this five-star, clean book.

Thank you to the author for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “’Til I Want No More,” for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

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“Tracking Tilly,” by Janice Thompson

My Little Red Truck….

RaeLyn Hadley has spent every penny she had to win a ferocious bidding war to get back her grandfather’s ancient red truck, Tilly. Missing for many years, it was a fluke to find Tilly had re-surfaced, and was being auctioned. Now, RaeLyn, has been told Tilly was taken (stolen) from the auction house’s parking lot.

Suspects abound, starting with the ones who bid against RaeLyn–which includes her old boyfriend, Mason. Recently returned to town, Mason, and her relationship ended on a sour note when he started dating her best friend, former best friend, that is.red truck mystery christian clean romance fiction reading country small town

Other possibilities include the richest guy in town, Clayton, who is disliked by almost everyone; the auctioneer’s ex-wife, Meredith; and Wyatt, an old man scorned by her family.

This is a serious mystery that will keep you on your toes while trying to figure it out. But the tale is full of fun, local characters, and Texas charm. Small town life, and faith round out this excellent, five-star story.red truck mystery christian clean romance fiction reading country small town

Tracking Tilly, a story which stands on its own, is book one in a new series. I can’t wait for the next installment. This will tickle your funny bone, while giving your sleuthing skills a work-out. Fans of mystery, humor, and well-written tales will enjoy this book. Don’t miss it!red truck mystery christian clean romance fiction reading country small town

Thank you, Barbour Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Tracking Tilly,” by Janice Thompson, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

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“For a Lifetime,” by Gabrielle Meyer

Choices!

Grace and Hope are twins who have inherited the ability to time travel between two different time periods. On their twenty-fifth birthday, they must choose one place, and stay there permanently.

One life is in 1692, during the Salem witch trials. Their family is right in the middle of it, but the sisters will put their own lives in peril if they speak against it. Hope and Grace live hard lives where they must carry out the orders of their stern father. A mystery surrounds the death of their mother. Despite their restrictions, they try to uncover the truth.Two sisters. Two separate timelines. An unthinkable tragedy that alters the course of their lives.

Their other life is in 1912, where Hope is part of the airplane interest that is sweeping the country. Hope loves to fly, and is fearless. She wants to be one of the first American women to pilot a plane. Grace has an exciting, but sometimes dangerous, job as an investigative journalist.“This is one of the best books I have read in my life."-AM, Amazon reviewer on When the Day Comes

Grace and Hope are working together to save their parents’ orphanage, they are willing to take life-threatening chances to do so.

The sisters have agreed that they will both pick the same time-period so they can live out their lives together. That is, until something unforeseen happens.“This is how time-travel romance should be done!" —Laura D., Amazon reviewer on In This Moment

The reader will be drawn into this exciting story, the twists and turns will cement their interest even more. This is part of a series, but each story stands on its own, and all involve time-travel, and the character’s faith. Fans of history, time-travel, and amazing stories will especially like this five-star book.

Thank you, Bethany House, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “For a Lifetime,” by Gabrielle Meyer, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

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“Kit and the Missing Notebook,” by Chris and Lindsey Wheeler

Take a Deep Breath!

How do you help a child with anxiety? This book tries to do so with a story about Kit who has moved to a new neighborhood. Because everything is strange and different, Kit is anxious. She is latching onto things that are familiar; the most important thing being her notebook.Kit and the Missing Notebook: A Book About Calming Anxiety

Panic rises to a new level in Kit when the notebook goes missing. A kind neighbor distracts Kit by getting her to help with the soup she is making. She teaches Kit to smell the soup deeply through her nose. Then she tells her to blow it gently with her mouth.Kit and the Missing Notebook: A Book About Calming Anxiety

The neighbor was teaching a tried-and-true exercise that is often used to achieve a calm state: breathe deeply through the nose, then blow the air out with the mouth.Kit and the Missing Notebook: A Book About Calming Anxiety

I recommend that those utilizing this book, first, turn to the back, and read the page the authors wrote about anxiety, along with their experience with it. By doing that, the story will make more sense, and will help when using this book.Kit and the Missing Notebook: A Book About Calming Anxiety

As a bonus, the story contains a copy of the soup recipe. This over-sized picture book can be applied to a larger age range than the four through eight-year-old group because of the subject matter. Since this is from a Christian publisher, I was disappointed that the Lord was not mentioned in this four-star book.

Thank you, Zonderkidz, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Kit and the Missing Notebook,” by Chris and Lindsey Wheeler, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

 

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“The Beginner’s Bible Craft and Activity Book: 30 Fun Projects Based on Bible Stories”

Here’s Lots of Ways to Have Fun!

Get ready to have some fun. This book tells how to make thirty projects with children. All of them are explained well, and are easy to do. Little ones will be happy to make their creations, and thrilled for you to see what they have done.  Join in, and make a masterpiece of your own!the beginner's bible craft and activity book sample spread

All of these projects are Biblically based, so this could also be a learning time. While working on these, explain what the story is based on.the beginner's bible craft and activity book

There is a nice variety of things to do: crafty items, a few things to make and eat, along with easy instructions to make a simple soap.the beginner's bible craft and activity book

The back of the book has a handy list of items needed to create everything, most of which might already be in your home. There are projects for a variety of ages.the beginner's bible craft and activity book

This is from Beginner’s Bible which is well-known for good material, and this is one of them.the beginners bible

Not only can parents use this, it would also be fun for a grandparent to use, or incorporated into VBS or Sunday School. 

Four to nine-year-olds will enjoy this.  I highly recommend getting this five-star book. You will have a ready answer when hearing, “I don’t know what to do.” Well, now you do.

Thank you, Zonderkidz, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “The Beginners Bible Craft and Activity Book:  30 Fun Projects Based on Bible Stories,” for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

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“The Berenstain Bears Lets Go Play Collection,” by Mike Berenstain

Fun with the Bears!

This is a lovable collection of six Berenstain Bears books bound with a nice hardback. The following selections are included:

The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends

The Berenstain Bears God Made You Special

The Berenstain Bears Why Do Good Bears Have Bad Days?

The Berenstain Bears Honesty Counts

The Berenstain Bears Play a Good Game

The Berenstain Bears God’s Wonderful World

Each book contains a cute story, but it also teaches a lesson. For instance, one book deals with the hurt and jealousy of a friend. Instead of possibly losing that friendship, the story suggests a solution.The Berenstain Bears Let's Go Play Collection: 6 Books in 1

In another book, a child isn’t exactly like everyone else. Sometimes children like that are ignored, or called names. This book offers another, better way to try.The Berenstain Bears Let's Go Play Collection: 6 Books in 1

The books offer a good way to turn a difficult situation into a positive one, all packaged in a great story.The Berenstain Bears Let's Go Play Collection: 6 Books in 1

There is a nice surprise in the back of the volume. Instructions are given for several things to do outside–all of them are time-tested ways to have fun.The Berenstain Bears Let's Go Play Collection: 6 Books in 1

Berenstain books are well-known and have been around for a long time, but this is my first experience with them. But it will not be my last. Ages four through eight-years-old will enjoy this five-star collection. I highly recommend it!

Thank you, Zonderkidz, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “The Berenstain Bears Lets Go Play Collection,” by Mike Berenstain, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

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