Tag Archives: Single Mother

“Hope Like Wildflowers,” by Pepper Basham

Troubles Multiplying! It is the 1910s in the Appalachian Mountains, and Kizzie is in trouble.  She is sixteen-years-old, pregnant, and starving.  In addition, she is broke, and wandering in the frozen woods because her father kicked her out.  Her troubles … Continue reading

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“Second Time Around” by Melody Carlson

Starting Over! After busy years of raising her children as a single mom, while renovating her huge home, and building her business, Mallory finds herself alone as her last child leaves the nest. Her aunt has willed her a tourist … Continue reading

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“The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus” by Jaime Jo Wright

                    Uncomfortable Genre It is 1928, and strange happenings have been going on with circus, and Pippa is sneaking out there, after dark, to meet a mysterious stranger.  Despite knowing her … Continue reading

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Book Review “Dead Silence” by Robin Caroll

                          What Would You do to Protect Your Family? Elise, a widow, just read the lips of a man saying her mother-in-law, a senator, would be murdered!  But … Continue reading

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“Lost and Found” by Sarah Jakes

 Life Choices This is the story of Sarah Jakes, daughter of well-known pastor, Bishop T. D. Jakes.  She is just twenty-five but has certainly lived a life of drama. Sarah became pregnant at thirteen. Because of the guilt she felt … Continue reading

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