Rebel Book Reviews

A Cowboy's Dare by Lucy Thompson (Forget Me Not Romances 2016)   "Tyrone woke up with a headache--and a wife. And he's never been so scared in his life."  Pair headstrong and proper Jane Montgomery, the mayor's daughter, with stubborn and gritty Tyrone Harding, owner of Female-free Adventures, and you have a volatile reaction. Even though they can't remember being married nor saying "I do", and who would after that spiked punch, and even after seeing their signatures on the license, they both continue to ignore their true feelings for each other and agree to continue the farce of their marriage, but with unexpected results. With two stubborn hearts each destined to cause mayhem, and each destined to be together, there is no better read than A Cowboy's Dare which delivers a gutsy western feel reminiscent of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. This western romance delivers just the right balance of comedy and drama to br...

Even though this blog is devoted to book reviews, I am taking this time to highlight certain songs and the corresponding videos that I have listened to while reading (or writing). Each of these songs have a message that have spoken to me on multiple levels. As you listen to them, take a moment and think about the story the song is telling. These are books in musical form. To make this more fun, comment and tell me your favorite song (or music video) and what genre you love to read for a chance to win a free book. Remember to leave your email so that I can message you if you win. Enjoy these songs! 1: Lauren Daigle - Come Alive (Dry Bones) 2: The Afters - Live on Forever 3: Unspoken - Open the Clouds 4: Ryan Stevenson - Eye of the Storm 5: Skillet - Stars 6: Switchfoot - Live It Well 7: Need to Breathe - Happiness 8: Hawk Nelson - Diamonds 9: Capital Kings - Believer 10: For King & Country - Shoulders Hope you  enjoyed the li...

Christmas has always been a wonderful time to me. I love the lights, the decorations, the music, and most of all the love. Even though it seems that each year the Christmas seems to become more commercialize, I have seen a resurgence of the true meaning of Christmas.  When it comes to gifts, a lot of gifts are not needed nor should it be practiced. Instead, think of the wise men and how their three gifts were precious in the sight of God. To help with choosing a few gifts, I am listing a few books that I have found that would be enjoyed. Click the link to connect with the author via social media. And help support an author this Christmas and buy one of the books.  Romance: Summer's Flame by Wendy Davy Surrender to Peace by Rose Allen McCauley Caged Dove by Andrea Rodgers Tapestry of Trust by Mary Annslee Urban From Dishes to Snow by Kathy M. Howard Contemporary (some with a romance thread) Flabbergasted by Ray Blackston Mississippi ...

30 Days: A Devotional Memoir (Ambassador International 2013) Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." This is a story told by my mother to all of her children. This is a story that helped to make sense why every Christmas we had an orange. And no other orange would smell as sweet, taste as soothing, and feel as smooth as that Christmas orange. The Christmas Orange by Betty Sue Tutor I grew up in a large family. As a large, poor family we seldom had a Christmas tree, much less Christmas toys. We waited for Santa Claus, but usually we got an orange and a note promising presents "next year". The Christmas that always stood out in my mind was when I was around three years old. I remember waking up on Christmas morning and seeing a lot of cars and trucks in the yard. We didn't own a vehicle, so even a few cars would seem like a lot to me back then. We had just moved into the community and had ve...

Airship Genesis Kids Study Bible (Thomas Nelson 2016) To keep on my track of reading and reviewing Bible versions and styles for a range of ages, I really loved the look, feel, and layout of the NJKV: Airship Genesis Kids Study Bible . This is a perfect Bible for that young man, particularly ages 9 to 13. The inserts provide valuable insights for the child and in an easy to understand syntax. References, maps, and thought provoking questions are also included. If you want a child to grow strong in God's word, this is a Bible that will do so. It makes the Bible interesting and relevant to a child in today's world. Highly recommended for that preteen.   ***I received this Bible through BookLook Bloggers via Thomas Nelson*** 

Bedtime Read and Rhyme Bible Stories by Bonnie Rickner Jensen (Thomas Nelson 2016)  I'm still on my kick about reviewing books for children. I have come across some great titles, and books that will make exceptional Christmas presents. This book by Bonnie Rickner Jensen and illustrated by Robert Dunn is great. Even though as times the rhymes may seem forced, that only occurred twice that I found, the stories are easy to read and hold a cadence that will delight young readers. The Biblical stories are sound and accurate. I especially loved the stories, Moses Leads God's People and Three Big Names, Three Brave Men. But the one I loved the most was The Shepherd cares for the Lost . "If one of His sheep,  Just one little one,  Wanders away from His side,  He wont's give up! He won't give in! He'll search both far and wide." A simple, yet powerful, story of His amazing love. The details of the illustrations are rich ...

The Watchman by V.B. Tenery (Pelican Book Group 2014)  He can't save the world....but he can try. With special abilities, Noah will try to use his power for good and for the glory of the Lord.  As a P.I. Noah takes on a pro bono style case that soon becomes meshed with two others. Not everything is as it appears and sometimes those guardian angels have to call in reinforcements in order to protect God's children, sometimes from their own stupidity, Noah included. This is a well paced book, with plenty of action, just enough grit, and a whole lot of faith. The readers are given moments of down time to recover from the last high impact action before the next page hurdles them headlong down another road of chases, fights, and flights. Noah has a self-depreciating attitude at times coupled with subtle humor; this is seen in his tongue-in-cheek alias Sam Spade (who is a P.I character well known for his cutting and snide remarks aka snarky attitude). You couldn't fall ...