Tattered Wings by Kassie Angle ~ Book & Cover Reveal!

I have a special treat for you all today! Kassie's new book, Tattered Wings, has a cover!! The book is coming out February 28th, 2020!!! So excited for this book to be released!

Beautiful cover! <3

Synopsis

Some scars can't be seen. And some can't be hidden.

Layla Trent's life is pretty much perfect, except for the little matter of a dog of her own—and maybe a brother. So why does a random nightmare of a princess dress, a hospital, and a stranger who's definitely not her daddy feel more like an aching wound? And can a broken, glassy-eyed puppy somehow help her release the pain she didn't even know she was carrying?

Corporal Andrew Reyes has proven he has what it takes to be the best—a US Army Ranger. But when a double tragedy rocks his world, his resolve is shaken to the core. What's left for a man to live for when he's lost everything he ever wanted to be? And is the sudden appearance of a teenage girl with a three-legged therapy dog a cruel joke or a divine appointment?

Some scars can't be hidden. But some don't need to be.  

Author Bio

Kassie Angle is a teenaged Christian author, cowgirl, therapy dog trainer, stereotypical INFJ, and Army girl to the core. Her first love, i.e. debut novel, O to be Like Thee, swept her unsuspectedly into the world of indie authors. She tries to use her stories to fill the silences in literature, helping more people understand the world of the Army and showing how God heals the broken-hearted. You can find her and more of her writing at 

Book Reveal! ~ Never Say Goodbye by Sarah Grace Grzy

Sarah Grace Grzy, author of one novel, is working on another! Never Say Goodbye is releasing Spring of 2020. 

Gorgeous cover, isn't it?!

Synopsis

They say time heals all wounds. But he was finding it a poor painkiller.

Tyler Collens has seen grief and loss in his years of experience as a paramedic--but he never expected it to touch his life in such a personal way. The death of his wife eighteen months ago shook his steady world and changed him in more ways than he can count. Time and routine have steadied his feet, and he looks toward the future as he raises his infant daughter--but the past has a tighter grip on him than he knows. 

Alyvia Emmerson has never been certain of who she is or where she belongs. Her dad's abandonment as a teen broke a fragile piece of her heart, but ten years later, she has moved on. Living on her own, she at last has a project to devote herself to: revitalizing a shabby bookstore. But she didn't count on her dream job revealing the shattered pieces of herself she thought mended long ago. 

In this sophomore novella featuring beloved characters from Live Without You, Sarah Grace Grzy explores themes of grief and hope in a story that touches both the heart and spirit.

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RPM by Chris Fabry ~ Book Review

Synopsis

Tim Carhardt is drifting through life with one goal: survival. Jamie Maxwell believes she can become--no, "will" become--the first female winner of the Cup. But life isn't always as easy as it seems. What happens when dreams and faith hit the wall? You don't want to miss a second of the action. These fast-paced books will keep even reluctant readers on the edge of their seats. Go behind the scenes of America's most-watched sport to see what it's like inside a 200-mph racecar as engines rev and lives collide. 

Review 

I never thought I would like a NASCAR series so well! ;) My brothers really enjoy watching it, but it's never been my favorite thing ever. 

For me, I enjoyed getting into the minds of the drivers. It was fascinating to get to hear more about how they interact, and what drives them to compete. 

My favorite characters were Jamie, Tim, and the Maxwell family. They all had their strengths and weaknesses, but were amazing characters. Butch and Chad- I couldn't stand them. (Read the books and you'll understand...) 

This series deals with the good and the bad when it comes to racing. It deals with it in a good way; and shows that keeping your standards and morals are more important than winning. Although winning is great, too! However, being an honest, fair, driver, is more important than winning the Cup. 

These books are fast paced, full of adventure, and interesting!

King by R. J. Larson ~ Book Review

Synopsis

Akabe of Siphra, I have brought your enemies low and lifted you from the dirt.

Against his wishes and desires, Akabe Garric has been chosen by his people to be king. A warrior at heart, he'd never dreamed of such a swift, unexpected rise to power. Determined to prove his worth to the citizens of Munra and honor his Creator, Akabe undertakes a monumental task: to rebuild the Infinite's Holy House in Siphra. 

Only this I ask: Restore My temple and let Me dwell again among the people. 

Akabe soon discovers that the land he needs is held by the Thaenfalls, known Atea-worshipers who will give up their claim only if he marries into their line. Though he seeks direction from the Infinite, his pleas are met with silence. Frustrated, Akabe makes an impulsive decision, sweeping his nation into a lethal storm that threatens his plan for the temple. As questions of love and faith become tangled with lies, ancient feuds, and treacherous plots, can Akabe, his mysterious queen, and his trusted friends Ela and Kien Lantec find the Infinite's path...or will they fail as so many others before?

Will your faith hold strong when I am silent? Child, can you be My king?

Review

This book was so good! I have read many of R. J. Larson's books, and they never cease to amaze me! :) The thing I love the most about her books, is that there is always so many beautiful truths about Who God is.

The Infinite is my favorite character. The Infinite is the one true God who talks to His people who will listen to Him. It was stunning to see how much the Infinite is like God and how much He loves everyone, even the nasty characters.

The characters made mistakes. However, it wasn't a hopeless book. The Infinite saw them through it all, and loved them even when they messed up. There was a nice balance between forgiveness and yet still facing the consequences for their sins. 

As usual, my favorite characters were Ela, Kien, and of course, Pet/Scythe- the destroyer. ;) (Destroyers are huge war horses with big personalities.)

I liked how even though Akabe made mistakes, he asked the Infinite for forgiveness. He reminded me of David in the Bible. 

If you look closely, multiple of the things that happened in this series are similar to what happened in the Old Testament. 

This series portrays God so well- it's absolutely beautiful! 

The Books of the Infinite series is absolutely incredible! I would recommend them to anyone! :)
To see my other two reviews of the books in this series, click here and here.

Forgiveness

I think we all at one point in our lives, struggle to forgive. We struggle to let go of the pain and hurt people has inflicted on us. We often want to stay angry, and not forgive.

Do you know how ugly that can get? When we leave those wounds to fester in our souls, it slowly eats away at us, and it's painful, and unhealthy. We think it will hurt the other person, but really, staying in un-forgiveness only hurts us- and Yahweh.

Yahweh doesn't want us to sit in un-forgiveness. He wants us to give Him the pain, give Him the sorrow, give Him everything. He wants us to forgive, and to move on from the devastating experiences in our lives.

Does forgiveness mean we don't feel anymore? No way! To be fully healed, we need to forgive, and let Yahweh heal our hearts. And yet not close off our hearts to others, just because we are afraid we will be hurt again. I did this. After being hurt too many times by people, I chose to close off my heart to any new friendships and other relationships. It took me awhile, and I'm still figuring it out, but I can't blame everyone for the actions of a few people. I need to let go of the pain, and I need to forgive.

We can't forget to forgive ourselves for our past mistakes, too. Forgiving ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do. But in order to truly move forward, we need to forgive everyone- including ourselves. We all have made mistakes. We need to learn from those mistakes, let go, forgive, and move on. 

Forgiveness is a process. Often it's a long, gruesome, and painful process. On our own we can't forgive. But with Yeshua's help, we can forgive. He gave His life, so that we could forgive and be forgiven.

So let it go. Ask Yeshua to help you to forgive. He will.

The Bible is full of verses on forgiveness. Here are just two, but don't forget to dig into His Word and discover for yourself! :)

"...bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive." Colossians 3:13

"...and whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses." Mark 11:25

Praying this post encourages you... <3 Seek Yeshua.