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# Rachelle J. Christensen

Romance, Suspense, Mystery Author

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- [Book Review: The Art of Us by Julie Wright](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-art-of-us/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Art of Love is an incredible story about a homeless teenage girl and how she fights to keep life normal. I love Julie’s writing and this book is another keeper! Ireland Raine seems like she’s a normal high school teenager, but she doesn’t have a home or a car to
- [Book Review: Casters and Crowns by Elizabeth Lowham](https://rachellechristensen.com/casters-and-crowns/) - Author Rachelle J. Christensen writes clean and wholesome thrills for the heart and also shares book reviews. Download your free book today!
- [Book Review: The Gentleman's Confession by Anneka R. Walker](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-gentlemans-confession/) - Author Rachelle J. Christensen writes clean and wholesome thrills for the heart and also shares book reviews. Download your free book today!
- [Book Review: Across the Star-Kissed Sea by Arlem Hawks](https://rachellechristensen.com/across-the-star-kissed-sea/) - Author Rachelle J. Christensen writes clean and wholesome thrills for the heart and also shares book reviews. Download your free book today!
- [Autumn Collection is FREE](https://rachellechristensen.com/autumn-collection-is-free-2/) - Author Rachelle J. Christensen writes clean and wholesome thrills for the heart and also shares book reviews. Download your free book today!
- [Book Review: Highcliffe House by Megan Walker](https://rachellechristensen.com/highcliffe-house/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I have been very happy with the previous novels I’ve read by Megan Walker and this new one didn’t disappoint. I loved meeting the characters of Anna Lane and Graham Everett set in 1813, Brighton, England. This was a fun, clean romance set to the enemies to lover's trope. Anna despises
- [Book Review: Whittington by Alan Armstrong](https://rachellechristensen.com/whittington/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I read this middle grade book to my 9 year old son and we enjoyed it. It’s an older book, written in a style that has nearly disappeared from our children’s literature nowadays with more description and narrative. This book centers around a tomcat named Whittington and his remarkable story and
- [Book Review: The Orchids of Ashthorne Hall by Rebecca Anderson](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-orchids-of-ashthorne-hall/) - Author Rachelle J. Christensen writes clean and wholesome thrills for the heart and also shares book reviews. Download your free book today!
- [Book Review: Followed by Frost by Charlie N. Holmberg](https://rachellechristensen.com/followed-by-frost/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Wow! Followed by Frost was so well-written that I was sad when it was over. I loved reading the transformation of Smitha’s character as she suffers from an icy curse and learns to love. Smitha’s curse is that everything she touches freezes and she is followed by a never-ending snowstorm. This
- [Book Review: Charming Artemis by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/charming-artemis/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Charming Artemis by Sarah M. Eden brings together the saga of the Jonquil family and Lancaster family. If you’re like me then you’ve been fortunate enough to read over a dozen novels about these families. If not, then I highly suggest you go and read those first. It isn’t necessary, but
- [Book Review: The Bachelor and the Bride by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-bachelor-and-the-bride-review/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Another fabulous addition to the Dread Penny Society books from one of my favorite authors, Sarah M. Eden! I enjoyed reading this story about Dr. Barnabus Milligan and his marriage of convenience to Gemma Kincaid. This was a fun twist on the classic trope because we enter the story to discover
- [Book Review: Under the Java Moon by Heather B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/under-the-java-moon/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love it when I read historical fiction and discover parts of history that I never knew happened. This book based on the Dutch East Indies or Indonesia is one such gem. Based on the true story of Rita, the narrative takes the reader inside WWII and the horrible conditions Dutch
- [Book Review: Better Than Happy by Jody Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/better-than-happy/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Learn how to recognize the thoughts that influence your actions I’m a huge fan of Jody Moore and all that she teaches as a life coach. Better Than Happy is excellent! I love the premise: Connecting with divinity through conscious thinking. Jody Moore teaches how we can reframe the way we
- [Book Review: I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 by Lauren Tarshis](https://rachellechristensen.com/i-survived-the-san-francisco-earthquake-1906/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Powerful story packed into a quick read I read this book aloud to my kids and they loved it. I loved reading it because it is rare to find an early middle-grade novel written with such excellent description and a moving storyline. The author did a wonderful job of dropping the
- [Book Review: The Unexpected Deliverer by Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-unexpected-deliverer/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle “If we hold on too tightly to what should have been, we will miss what god is doing where we are.” This little book is packed full of nuggets just like that one. I love the stories, the understanding of events of the Savior’s life and how His sacrifice makes my
- [Book Review: Swimming in a Sea of Stars by Julie Wright](https://rachellechristensen.com/swimming-in-a-sea-of-stars/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Must-Read Novel About Suicide You Must Read When I picked up Swimming in a Sea of Stars my daughter said, “Are you sure you want to read that one?” I said, “Yes, I love everything Julie Wright writes!” But I knew where her hesitation came from. This book is about
- [Book Review: The Art of Love and Lies by Rebecca Anderson](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-art-of-love-and-lies/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle A dash of humor, intrigue, and history in this romance The Art of Love and Lies was a unique read set in Manchester, England 1857. The premise is that Rosanna Hawkins paints forgeries which are called “parlor versions” of classic masterpieces. This was a common practice at the time with a
- [Book Review: The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-wild-journey-of-juniper-berry/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Juniper comes off the grid and into your heart This middle-grade book was incredibly good and so timely for me and my family. You see, Juniper Berry is a girl who has been living off the grid and she loves the adventure with her family in the woods of California. Her
- [Book Review: Hearts of Briarwall by Krista Jensen](https://rachellechristensen.com/hearts-of-briarwall-review/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I loved this absolutely splendid turn-of-the-century Rom Com!! I laughed out loud so many times. Krista Jensen did an amazing job with the banter and camaraderie of the characters in Hearts of Briarwall. I devoured it as I chuckled, swooned at the sweet romance, and thoroughly enjoyed being placed in 1906
- [Book Review: Only a Trenza Away by Nadine Fonseca](https://rachellechristensen.com/only-a-trenza-away/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle **Sweet story with cultural & family ties** Only a Trenza Away was a cute picture book about a little girl who loves her special time with her Papa each night as he braids her hair and tells stories. I stopped and read the jacket of the book about halfway through to
- [Book Review: Along a Breton Shore by Arlem Hawks](https://rachellechristensen.com/along-a-breton-shore/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle **French historical romance/drama companion to Beyond the Lavender Fields** Along a Breton Shore transports the reader to the French Revolution with a close look at history that I certainly never studied in school. I enjoy reading historical fiction when the setting and details are so vivid and natural that the characters
- [The Billionaire's Stray Heart is 99 cents in the US & the UK!](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-billionaires-stray-heart-is-99-cents-in-the-us-the-uk/) - Guess what? The Billionaire's Stray Heart is 99 cents (or pounds) in the US AND UK Amazon stores for a very limited time! This is Book 2 in the Burke Billionaire Romance series, but can stand alone. One billionaire, a stray puppy, and a beautiful dog trainer discover that love changes everything. Get your copy
- [Book Review: The Merchant and the Rogue by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-merchant-and-the-rogue/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I adore the Dread Penny Society novels and I was so excited to finally read the third book in the series! Set in London 1865, the authors of serial “Penny Dreadfuls” have created a society to help the down-trodden of London. In each book, Eden includes installments of the serial stories
- [Book Review: The Light After Death by Vincent Todd Tolman](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-light-after-death/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I was a bit skeptical about reading this book when I found it included in a bag for an arts conference I attended, but I decided to check it out. I’m glad I did. This book contains a fantastic account of an after death experience, but it contains so much more
- [Book Review: Arresting Her Heart by Jenna Brandt](https://rachellechristensen.com/arresting-her-heart/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This book was a sweet and fun read! Jenna has created the small Texas town of Faith Valley and filled it to the brim with sweet romance amidst a theme of first responders. I love the premise and I especially enjoyed the Christian romantic suspense. Rookie cop, Noah, has his hands
- [Book Review: The Wife in the Next Life by Abel and Julianna Keogh](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-wife-in-the-next-life/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I absolutely loved reading this memoir about Abel who became a very young widower due to suicide and how he was able to keep living and find love again. This book is so well-written that I consumed it like a page-turning novel! I couldn’t read fast enough as Abel and Julianna
- [Book Review: Silent Souls Weeping by Jane Clayson Johnson](https://rachellechristensen.com/silent-souls-weeping/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I started reading this book about 6 months after my husband died by suicide. I read in bite-size segments because all that my grief-stricken brain could handle at the time, but everything I read was comforting and enlightening. They say that knowledge is power, but it is also comforting. Because of
- [Book Review: Carried by Michelle Schmidt and Angie Taylor](https://rachellechristensen.com/carried/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm so grateful I purchased Carried because I needed to read it more than I would have imagined. As a memoir, the writing is stellar and the narrative develops with a page-turning quality as I followed the events of the Schmidt's search for their daughter, Annie. I loved reading about how
- [Proposal and Poison 99 cents](https://rachellechristensen.com/proposal-and-poison-99-cents/) - Proposals and Poison 99 cents I'm so excited to finish out the Wedding Planner Mystery series with a sale on the last book. Proposals and Poison is only 99 cents from today through May 13th! This deal may not be available in all Amazon stores, so if your store isn't showing the sale price, please
- [Get Veils and Vengeance for FREE](https://rachellechristensen.com/get-veils-and-vengeance-for-free/) - Veils and Vengeance, Book 2 in the Wedding Planner Mystery series, is FREE April 26th - April 28th. If it doesn't show up as free in your Amazon store, please consider borrowing it from your local library. If it isn't available there, you can request the library to order it. Thank you and Happy Reading!
- [Get Diamond Rings are Deadly Things for 99c](https://rachellechristensen.com/get-diamond-rings-are-deadly-things-for-99c/) - Get Book 1 in the Wedding Planner Mystery series for just 99 cents today and tomorrow only! Follow Rachelle:
- [Hawaiian Masquerade is FREE through 4/15/23](https://rachellechristensen.com/hawaiian-masquerade-is-free-through-4-15-23/) - When Lexi Burke escaped the remnants of a cold winter in Chicago for the beaches of Kauai, it wasn’t a random vacation. She left the hectic pace of Burke Enterprises behind with enough money to retire at age thirty-two, intent on settling into the idyllic existence of island life. Until she met local photographer Derek
- [Book Review: Why Not Me? by Brenda Angle](https://rachellechristensen.com/why-not-me/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This book came to me during one of the hardest times of my life. My husband had committed suicide and my ex-husband was suing me among other very harrowing events. If anyone had a right to ask, Why Me? I figured it was me. The title caught my eye and I
- [Book Review: The Cipher by Isabella Maldonado](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-cipher/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Fans of Criminal Minds will love this book Riveting. The Cipher is hard to put down! Excellent drop into an FBI investigation working with the Behavioral Analysis Unit. Nina was a compelling and colorful character and definitely lived up to her heroic name. The bad guy was so bad it was
- [Book Review: Spellbreaker by Charlie N. Holmberg](https://rachellechristensen.com/spellbreaker/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Love the clever magic system and mystery! Spellbreaker has such a unique and clever magic system set within historic England. Elsie is a character to root for and I couldn't read fast enough to sort out the layers of mystery! The book wraps up one mystery, but still ends on a
- [Book Review: The Fire Queen by Emily R. King](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-fire-queen/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I couldn't read The Fire Queen fast enough to find out how Kalinda's story continued. Even though it's been awhile since I read The Hundredth Queen, I was pulled right back into this amazing setting. King has done an incredible job of building a world with awe-inspiring powers, people, and traditions.
- [Book Review: Detective Camp by Ron Roy](https://rachellechristensen.com/detective-camp/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I read Detective Camp with my son. It was a fun mystery and we liked the clues. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are funny, courageous kids. It was fun reading and seeing if my son picked up on the clues and foreshadowing of the mystery. Here's more about the book: Welcome
- [Book Review: The Not Even Once Club by Wendy Watson Nelson](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-not-even-once-club/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Not Even Once Club by Wendy Watson Nelson is the perfect story to help kids the understand the power of their choices, of peer pressure, and also the power of good friends. Illustrated by Brandon Dorman, this book has pictures that pop, appealing to children young and old. After I
- [Book Review: Mrs. Miracle by Debbie Macomber](https://rachellechristensen.com/mrs-miracle/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I forgot how much I enjoy Debbie Macomber books! This was a wonderful Christmas treat. Mrs. Miracle is so much fun and I love all of her little quotes at the beginning of each chapter. The romance between Seth and Reba is sweet and compelling. The side stories were equally as
- [Book Review: The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-magic-of-ordinary-days/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I loved The Magic of Ordinary Days!! I saw the movie several years ago and it is one of my favorites. I'm happy to report that the book is even better. There is so much more depth to the characters, the setting, and the situation. Written against the backdrop of WWII,
- [Book Review: Royal Design by Sariah Wilson](https://rachellechristensen.com/royal-design/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Love this rags to riches story! Royal Design is an excellent sweet romance and the Kindle in motion aspect was awesome. I love Sariah Wilson's wit and voice she infuses into her characters. Here's more about the book: Bellamy Sullivan’s life is hardly regal. She’s a waitress from Ohio who’s been
- [Book Review: Impossible by Nancy Werlin](https://rachellechristensen.com/impossible/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Impossible was an interesting book, very different from what I thought it might be and I enjoyed it. I loved the character of Lucy and my favorite part of this teenage heroine was that she actually talked about her fears and asked for help. You know when you read those books
- [Book Review: Finished Being Fat by Betsy Schow](https://rachellechristensen.com/finished-being-fat/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Betsy Schow's narration is laugh-out-loud fun while pulling those emotional heart-strings at the same time. She has a knack for getting real with life and shares some great tips for everyone, no matter your size. Finished Being Fat is inspirational and I found the memoir style light and easy to read.
- [Book Review: The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-crystal-cave/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love Mary Stewart. This is definitely a different style of writing from her. I liked how she crafted the story of Merlin but be prepared that The Crystal Cave is lengthy! Stewart goes into great detail over the landscape and wars and I found myself skimming at the end of
- [Book Review: Fragments by Dan Wells](https://rachellechristensen.com/fragments/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Great twists in Fragments. It did kind of meander a bit but Wells draws out such strong characters that I don't mind following them on their journeys. Here's more about the book: After discovering the cure for RM, Kira Walker sets off on a terrifying journey into the ruins of postapocalyptic
- [Book Review: Tell Me About Truman the Tiger by David Schramm](https://rachellechristensen.com/truman-the-tiger/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This is a fun read with engaging illustrations and facts about Mizzou that fans will enjoy. I like the way the author weaves in the history of Truman the Tiger in a way that makes this book appeal to kids and adults. If you have a Mizzou fan in your midst,
- [Book Review: Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart](https://rachellechristensen.com/airs-above-the-ground/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Mary Stewart is an excellent writer and I enjoyed Airs Above the Ground. She does such a great job of describing new and fantastic settings. She makes me want to go and visit all of her settings. I liked the characters in this book and wonder if she wrote any more
- [Book Review: Partials by Dan Wells](https://rachellechristensen.com/partials/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Dang. This book is so good, it makes me want to hate Dan Wells for being so talented at writing. But because he's such a nice guy and he's writing more books in this series, I will forgive him for being amazing. You should read this book. Here's more about the
- [Book Review: Christmas Day in the Morning by Pearl S. Buck](https://rachellechristensen.com/christmas-day-in-the-morning/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I read Christmas Day in the Morning by Pearl S. Buck to my children. I could hardly speak or see the words through my tears. I've cried nearly every day for the past 6 months grieving my husband's death, but these were different tears tonight. Tears full of the goodness and
- [Book Review: The Complete Aliso Creek Series by Heather B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-complete-aliso-creek-series/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Each of Heather B. Moore's novellas in the Aliso Creek series hit the mark for a quick read filled with everything a reader desires. The characters are genuine, emotions authentic, and just enough romantic tension to keep the pages turning for a satisfying end. Here's more about the book: Welcome to
- [Book Review: Evertaster by Adam Glendon Sidwell](https://rachellechristensen.com/evertaster/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I read this book aloud to my kids and we quickly found out why this novel is an Amazon Best-seller! We were laughing by the first page and gasping by the third as we followed the pickiest eater in the world (soon to be known as Evertaster) Guster Johnsonville. My kids
- [Autographed Books](https://rachellechristensen.com/autographed-books/) - Hello, Friends! I'm excited to share that I have some autographed copies of some of my books that are available to purchase for Christmas or holiday gifts for yourself or for your reading loved ones. I also have some audio CDs for the listening reader in your life. **Please note that shipping is not included
- [Book Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth](https://rachellechristensen.com/divergent/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Divergent is a typical post-apocalyptic dystopian adventure with a lot of action, threads of romance, danger, mystery--all the great things to create a page-turner. I read this after my daughter raved about it and wanted to watch the movie. I read it and then we watched the movie. There are some
- [Book Review: The Girl in Seat 24B by Jennifer Peel](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-girl-in-seat-24b/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Girl in Seat 24B is one of those books that kept me thinking about it days after I read it. I read this in about 3 sittings and was engrossed with the story because most of the time I was hoping that Michael would just die and the rest of
- [Book Review: Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen](https://rachellechristensen.com/brians-winter/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I am absolutely loving reading these books to my boys! We've been collecting the series and my sons are mesmerized by the stories. So glad that we found the Hatchet anniversary edition at our school book fair because that is what got us started. My boys love Brian and Gary Paulsen's
- [Book Review: Beneath by H.B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/beneath/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I loved reading Finding Sheba so I was looking forward to more of one of the main characters, Omar Zagouri. This is a short, short story that provides a teaser for what is to come--a prequel to the series. I felt like this was just a few chapters of a different
- [Book Review: Divinity of Women by Heather B. Moore and S. Kent Brown](https://rachellechristensen.com/divinity-of-women/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Divinity of Women is an inspirational non-fiction book that uplifts the reader. I hope you enjoy my book review! If you've visited my blog, you've probably noticed that Heather B. Moore is one of my favorite authors. She writes several different types of books from fiction to non-fiction. Today, I'm lucky
- [Book Review: Fresh Courage Take by Dean Hughes](https://rachellechristensen.com/fresh-courage-take/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Clean and wholesome historical fiction is so inspiring to me! I love how history comes alive in these types of historical fiction stories. I just finished reading Volume 3 in Dean Hughes' Come to Zion series and it was wonderful! The very next day my mom snatched it up so that
- [Book Review: Fortune Cookie by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/fortune-cookie/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: This series is so much fun and each mystery is full of twists, turns, and surprises. Josi Kilpack continues to delight and indulge mystery readers with her latest culinary mystery, Fortune Cookie. In this book, Sadie travels to San Francisco and embarks on a dark and sinister hunt for the truth
- [Countdown to the Christmas Season with Sweet Romance Novels](https://rachellechristensen.com/countdown-to-christmas/) - I'm excited to be participating in this year's Countdown to the Christmas Season with Sweet Romance Novels! My newest release, Claire's Christmas Dance, is one of the featured stories. There are a lot of sweet and clean romances being spotlighted, and each one would be perfect to enjoy during this holiday season. Stop by HERE
- [The Forgotten Carols](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-forgotten-carols/) - It's hard to believe, but Christmas is right around the corner! There are so many things about this holiday that I love, and one of the things that make it most special to me is the music. I'm sentimental and music brings so many good memories to the forefront of my attention. Attending The Forgotten
- [$100 Newsletter Subscriber Giveaway](https://rachellechristensen.com/newsletter-subscriber-giveaway/) - $100 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal Cash Giveaway I get to share some great authors that I love with you and give you the chance to win $100! Just think of how many books you could buy with $100! Or maybe you need a new Kindle! Or maybe you want to try Kindle Unlimited! Or
- [Book Review: Searching for Irene by Marlene Bateman](https://rachellechristensen.com/searching-for-irene/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I enjoyed this good, clean mystery set in the 1920s. It was interesting to see a different time period. I loved the setting of the modern-day castle! Bateman did an excellent job of dropping numerous bread crumbs, continually leading the reader off the trail of the killer. The main character, Anna,
- [10 Tips for Being a Successful Socialite](https://rachellechristensen.com/successful-socialite/) - Rachelle's Life Tips We’re all different with varied interests, but no matter what our job or our interests, we use social skills every day. I hope some of these tips will help you to enjoy life even more, because nearly everything we do in life has some aspect of social abilities intertwined. Here’s 10 tips
- [Book Review: Loving Lieutenant Lancaster by Sarah Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/loving-lieutenant-lancaster/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: Summertime has been absolutely nuts around here so I'm very happy to review Loving Lieutenant Lancaster by Sarah Eden. Reading this book was a delightful visit back into the world of the Lancasters and colliding with the Jonquil family that Sarah Eden has created. There is a lot going on in
- [Book Review: Anna the Prophetess by H.B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/anna-the-prophetess/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: H.B. Moore is one of my favorite historical fiction writers. I especially love her series of books on real characters from the Bible. Anna the prophetess is another wonderful addition to my library. I love how this story is written both from the viewpoint of Anna and also from her great-niece,
- [Book Review: Marrying Christopher by Michele Paige Holmes](https://rachellechristensen.com/marrying-christopher/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm a fan of Holmes's writing--she is an excellent spinner of romantic tales that are clean, sweet, and have the ability to take you away to another time and place. First of all, isn't this cover lovely? I think it portrays the story nicely and really made me want to find
- [Book Review: Lost King by H.B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/lost-king/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle If you're a fan of historical fiction and high-paced suspense then you'll definitely want to read Heather B. Moore's book, Lost King. I read and reviewed the first book in this series, Finding Sheba, and loved it. These books are stand-alones with some of the same characters appearing, mainly Omar Zagouri.
- [Book Review: The Moses Chronicles: Bondage by H.B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/moses-chronicles-bondage/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today I'm sharing a book by one of my favorite authors, Heather Moore or H.B. Moore. Heather Moore writes historical fiction as well as novels and I love her writing style! In this rendition of the Moses story found in the Bible, Heather has brought the early era of Moses to
- [Book Review: I Hope They Call Me on a Mission by Benjamin Hyrum White](https://rachellechristensen.com/hope-call-mission/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This book is directed towards members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I belong to this church and missionary work is very important to us. We love sharing the gospel, especially the concept of eternal families which is so vital to my purpose here on earth--keeps me going
- [Book Review: All That Makes Life Bright by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/all-that-makes/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I love historical fiction and each Proper Romance novel that Josi Kilpack has written about a person who actually existed in history has been such a joy to read. I love Kilpack's attention to detail, author's notes regarding actual vs. fictional accounts, and the incredible way that she is able to
- [Book Review: Perfect Set by Melanie Jacobson](https://rachellechristensen.com/perfect-set/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This story is a perfect light summer romance! I adore Melanie Jacobson's writing style and Perfect Set is another excellent addition. This story is about a sports news reporter who has to interview a pro beach volleyball athlete...and she falls hard in the process. I think the thing I loved most
- [Book Review: How Four Feet of Plywood Saved the Grand Canyon by Jerry Borrowman](https://rachellechristensen.com/four-feet-plywood/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I was lucky enough to be part of the blog tour for a new book by Jerry Borrowman. How 4 Feet of Plywood Saved the Grand Canyon is a unique nonfiction book featuring 8 inspiring little-known stories from American history. I gave this book to my dad for Father's Day and
- [Book Review: Love is a Choice by Lynn G. Robbins](https://rachellechristensen.com/love-is-choice/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today I'm reviewing the new book, Love is a Choice, by Lynn G. Robbins. This book started out great and continued on to WOW me with the incredible insight Robbins teaches. There were ideas that I hadn't thought about before that really connected with me and I feel has helped me
- [Book Review: Never That Far by Carol Lynch Williams](https://rachellechristensen.com/never-that-far/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I have a soft spot in my heart for middle-grade readers so I was delighted to have the opportunity to read this book by Carol Lynch Williams. Never That Far is an enjoyable read with a strong voice and descriptive setting that pulled me into the story immediately. Libby Lochewood is
- [Happy Family Box from Familius Publishing](https://rachellechristensen.com/happy-family-box/) - Today I'm sharing something fun that came in the mail to my family. It's called The Happy Family Box from The Happy Family Box. This interactive treasure chest was created by Familius Publishing. Each month this cool company puts together a box with books, activities, parenting ideas, fun kid crafts, and even a treat for
- [Book Review: Women of the Book of Mormon by Heather B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/women-of-mormon/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm grateful for the opportunity I have to review an outstanding new piece of nonfiction by Heather B. Moore. Women of the Book of Mormon: Insights and Inspirations This is a book for those who, like me, belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First of all, I
- [Book Review: Water So Deep by Nichole Giles](https://rachellechristensen.com/water-so-deep/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: Nichole Giles was in my very first critique group and has continued to be a great friend and cheerleader in my writing world. I'm so thrilled for this book because I got to read this quite a while ago and have been anxiously waiting for the rest of the world to
- [Book Review: Hope Crossing (The Complete Ada's House Trilogy) by Cindy Woodsmall](https://rachellechristensen.com/hope-crossing/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I have found a new love recently in the world of books--Amish Fiction. I discovered Cindy Woodsmall's books at my local library and decided to pick one up for a taste of something different. I'm so glad I tried something new! I absolutely love Woodsmall's writing style. She has created authentic
- [Book Review: Silence by Deborah Lytton](https://rachellechristensen.com/silence-deborah-lytton/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: Silence is a young adult contemporary novel with a story about life, learning, tragedy, romance, and rediscovering yourself. I highly recommend this book as a clean teen read. I loved this book. I wasn't sure how I would feel about it at first--it is written in first person, present tense, which
- [Book Review: The Match Maker (The Husband Maker Book 2) by Karey White](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-match-maker/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm a big fan of Karey White's contemporary romances. I've read all of her books and enjoyed them quite a bit. Today I'm sharing my review of book #2 in her new series, The Match Maker. I was so eager to read this book because I really wanted to find out
- [Book Review: Forever and Forever by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/forever-and-forever/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm so pleased to share a new book with you today by Josi Kilpack. I absolutely loved Forever and Forever: The Courtship of Henry Longfellow and Fanny Appleton. This book was beautifully written and a pure delight to read. Have you ever fallen in love with the characters in a book
- [Book Review: Heaven Scent by Rebecca Cornish Talley](https://rachellechristensen.com/heaven-scent-talley/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: Heaven Scent—what a cool title. It meant so much more to me after I finished reading the book and realized just what a play on words the title is. I love the foreshadowing that Rebecca does in this book to build up to quite an amazing event and storyline. She has
- [Book Review: The Continuous Atonement for Teens by Brad Wilcox](https://rachellechristensen.com/continuous-atonement-teens/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the new book, The Continuous Atonement for Teens by Brad Wilcox. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is central to my belief in the gospel and understanding how the atonement works in my life has made all the difference for me, especially over the past two years.
- [Book Review: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-miraculous-journey/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is one of my most favorite children's books of all time! I have read this story many times and the way the story is built, the characters, and the beautiful connection I feel as a reader just make it magical! Review from 2011: I love
- [Book Review: Christ- Centered Home by Emily Belle Freeman](https://rachellechristensen.com/christ-centered-home/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today I'd like to share a wonderful book called The Christ-Centered Home: Inviting Jesus In by Emily Belle Freeman. This book is a collection of lessons or devotionals focusing on how to bring a knowledge of Christ and His messages to the entire family. There are several lessons with stories, personal
- [Book Review: Ever the Hunted by Erin Summerhill](https://rachellechristensen.com/ever-the-hunted/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Ever the Hunted is a young adult novel set in a new world that Summerill created. The main characters, Britta and Cohen, are strong and vibrant. The writing in the story is beautiful, yet powerful and you'll be ensnared in this cunning plot with no way out but to turn the pages.
- [Book Review: The World's Greatest Adventure Machine by Frank L. Cole](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-worlds-greatest/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love reading books to my kids. Each night, my husband and I split up to read different books to the kids according to their age levels. Now that my girls are older, they have been helping out so that the 3 boys are read to every single night. Check out
- [Book Review: Winter Sky by Chris Stewart](https://rachellechristensen.com/winter-sky/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love reading historical fiction written with strong plot lines that pull me into the story and help me feel how it might have been to live through actual events. I especially love reading about World War II and in his new book, Winter Sky, Chris Stewart has opened a door
- [Book Review: Love Me True by Jason B. Whiting](https://rachellechristensen.com/love-me-true/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today's review is on a new nonfiction book, Love Me True, that all couples would benefit from reading no matter what stage of the game they're in. I'm excited to share my thoughts about Jason Whiting's new book. I graduated in psychology so the study of people's behavior and how their
- [Book Review: The Recipe Hacker Confidential by Diana Keuilian](https://rachellechristensen.com/recipe-hacker-confidential/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I have loved cooking ever since I was a little girl. At the time, I remember my mom saying that she hated cooking and I couldn't imagine it. She said, "Wait, until you have a family and you'll understand." I understand now. As a mother of five little kids, it
- [Book Review: Ruth by H.B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/book-review-ruth-by-h-b-moore/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I've mentioned before that I'm a huge fan of H.B. Moore AKA Heather Moore's novels. I especially love all of her Bible and Book of Mormon fiction based on actual events. I was so excited to read her new book, Ruth, based on the Bible story of Ruth and Naomi. First
- [Book Review: Mustaches for Maddie by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown](https://rachellechristensen.com/mustaches-for-maddie/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Chad Morris and Shelly Brown have written a compelling story accented with humor, delight, and heart-wrenching experiences. I especially felt the emotion in Mustaches for Maddie because it's based on a true story and I clearly remember when Maddie was in the hospital and it was too scary to want to
- [Monday Musings #35](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-35/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle This inspirational quote is from my author friend, Donna Hatch. Writing is such an obsession and these types of inspirational thoughts motivate me. What thoughts inspire you? "If you write because you can't not write, then keep writing and never stop. Believe in yourself. Somewhere, a reader out there will like
- [Monday Musings #1](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-1/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle: I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. --Pablo Picasso I love this thought! What a wonderful shot in the arm for motivation to keep on trying, dreaming, and setting goals to achieve new things. Follow Rachelle: Don't miss
- [Monday Musings #2](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-2/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle The person who tries to live alone will not succeed as a human being. His heart withers if it does not answer another heart. His mind shrinks away if he hears only the echoes of his own thoughts and finds no other inspiration. --Pearl S. Buck Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #3](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-3/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. --Maya Angelou Beautiful! I hope you like this sentiment. It reminds me that I write because I have a story to tell and I live because I love life even though it's hard. Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #4](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-4/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. --Martin Luther King Jr. Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #5](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-5/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Man's rise or fall, success or failure, happiness or unhappiness depends on his attitude...a man's attitude will create the situation he imagines. --James Lane Allen Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #6](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-6/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will have lost the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life. --David M. Burns Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #8](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-8/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all. --Sam Ewing Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #9](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-9/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: Those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed. --Ray Goforth I love this quote! I've met both of these types of people and I've realized that
- [Monday Musings #10](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-10/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations. --George Bernard Shaw Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #11](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-11/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle: Every man is his own ancestor, and every man his own heir. He devises his own future and he inherits his own past. --H.F. Hedge Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #13](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-13/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I'm really happy to have Connie Sokol stop by today and share some of her wisdom with us on how to really enjoy the holidays! 3 Tips to Simplify & Savor the Season by Connie E. Sokol The holidays are upon us and like many women, my mature response often goes
- [Monday Musings #16](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-16/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Here's the recipe for one of our family's favorite Christmas treats. Honestly, I could eat this all year it's so delicious. Maybe it's a good thing I only make it for Christmas. Tempting Toffee Crisps 12 whole graham crackers 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter (do not use margarine)
- [Monday Musings #17](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-17/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I love this song! Amy Grant's Home for Christmas CD is one of my favorite holiday collections. My friend featured this on her blog and I wanted to share it with you. I'm going to play it for my family tonight during our Christmas Eve celebration. I'm so grateful to my
- [Monday Musings #18](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-18/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle As you gear up to make New Year's resolutions, here's a special thought to keep in mind. Not failure, but low aim, is crime. --James Russell Lowell Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #15](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-15/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #14](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-14/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle It's almost here! Are you ready for Christmas? We're almost ready at the Christensen house. Lots of presents to wrap, a few last minute gifts to make and buy, and I still haven't written my Christmas letter. But I am enjoying experiencing the excitement as my kids count down the days
- [Monday Musings #12](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-12/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle The Case of the Christmas Advertisement An unsuspecting parent brings the mail inside the house and tosses it on the table. An advertisement opens slowly to reveal the Christmas toys on sale in various bright and screaming colors. “Mom, I want this! Can I have this? Oh look at this, can
- [Monday Musings #7](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-7/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Blessed is the man who has a skin of the right thickness. He can work happily in spite of enemies and friends. --Henry T. Bailey Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #19](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-19/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I'd like to thank Trina Boice who was kind enough to share an inspirational thought that is definitely a keeper. "We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly embracing one another." - Luciano de Crescenzo Trina shared: "I started collecting quotes when I was
- [Monday Musings #20](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-20/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. --Judy Garland Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #21](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-21/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, and catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. --Mark Twain Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #22](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-22/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Don't let your knight in shining armor turn out to be an idiot in tin foil! Ha, ha, ha! I know it's not really my usual inspirational thoughts, but my mom sent this to me and I just had to share it. Hope you smile. Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #23](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-23/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle It is not work that kills men, it is worry. Work is healthy; you can hardly put more on a man than he can bear. But worry is rust upon the blade. It is not movement that destroys the machinery, but friction. --Henry Ward Beecher Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #24](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-24/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Happy Valentine's Day! I love my family and my sweet kids. It's always so much fun watching my kids fill out Valentine's for their classes. It brought back a sweep of memories as I watched them sort through the cards and choose just the right one for each person in the
- [Monday Musings #25](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-25/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world until the world will be sorry that you retire. --Samuel Johnson Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #26](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-26/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THIS DAY. --Unknown source I've seen this quote in a couple places recently and it impressed me so much that I added it to my vision board. It's a great reminder for me to stop and look at the moment that I'm in--whether I'm frustrated with
- [Monday Musings #27](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-27/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle If you've been following along for any amount of time, you probably know that I love inspirational thoughts and quotes. I love how inspiring words can motivate me to be a better writer and a better person. I hope you enjoy this inspirational quote as much as I do. We will
- [Monday Musings #28](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-28/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Life is interesting. Things always happen for a reason and it's inspirational thoughts such as this one that cause me to ponder my associations in life. This inspirational quote makes me think that things that happen to me and the people I meet are for a reason. Take some time to
- [Monday Musings #29](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-29/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Having an inspirational thought to ponder on all week long is such a blessing. I can apply this inspiration to many aspects of my life, from being a mother to becoming a better writer. Today's inspirational quote is one that will be in the front of my mind all week long.
- [Monday Musings #30](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-30/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I'm trying to apply this inspirational quote to my life every day--stretch myself a little bit farther, reach a little bit higher to try to improve in my work and my personal life. It's so inspiring to think that every arrow feels the attraction of earth and that I must work
- [Monday Musings #31](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-31/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle They say that dogs are man's best friend. I am a big animal lover, and really enjoyed these uplifting quotes involving dogs. These inspirational thoughts can be applied to humans as well. Use these inspiring quotes to be the best person you can be and don't forget--every day is a new
- [Monday Musings #32](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-32/) - Monday Musings by Rachelle I love Jane Austen's books! Her wit and wisdom spills over to apply to life. So many inspirational quotes have stemmed from her works. I hope you enjoy this inspirational thought today--Happy Monday! What is right to be done cannot be done too soon. --Jane Austen Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #33](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-33/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I love this inspirational quote given by one of our former US presidents, Abraham Lincoln. How many times do we take offense at things said or done? How often do we give it? This inspirational thought gives each one of us a lot to think about. We should be too big
- [Monday Musings #34](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-34/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I LOVE this inspirational quote! Half the battle is taking the initiative, that first step toward our goals and dreams. This inspiring thought is definitely worth pondering. What do you think? When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard,
- [Monday Musings #36](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-36/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle We can't always choose where we end up in life or what our circumstances are, but we can choose how we face them. This inspirational quote speaks to the soul and gives much hope to the heart. What inspirational thoughts get you through hard times? I find that it is not
- [Monday Musings #37](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-37/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle What a great inspirational quote! It's always hard to allow the growth process to happen and not become impatient while doing so. This inspirational thought gives a lot to think about and I especially love that last idea. Don't rush the future. There is a process that seeds must go through
- [Monday Musings #38](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-38/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Don't Worry. Be Happy. Now do you have a song in your head? Do any of you have a worrier in your family? My daughter can be quite the worrywart. She worries about EVERYTHING and has an imagination to sustain the worry. Some people tend to show more worry and anxiety,
- [Monday Musings #39](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-39/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle What an incredible inspirational quote! Good luck on your course today--may you find the courage to follow your dreams! Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To
- [Monday Musings #40](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-40/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle: Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. --C. Archie Danielson I love this! I think you must have equal parts of intelligence and ambition to achieve your goals and sometimes the ambition is even more important during the journey. I hope you've had a fabulous May--I can't believe we're already
- [Monday Musings #41](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-41/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Being a parent is hard work! I love this inspirational quote and find it to be very uplifting, giving hope to all of us. This motivational thought helps me realize that I won't be perfect and that's okay. I hope you enjoy pondering this parenting thought for the week. "I know that
- [Monday Musings #42](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-42/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle There are so many fantastic inspirational quotes out there and I love finding those thoughts that give me motivation to be a better person. I also love sharing these motivational quotes with you because each week, I sit and reflect on these snippets of wisdom and I hope that you do
- [Monday Musings #43](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-43/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Isn't it true that we love and appreciate things more when we come to know them? I love this week's inspirational quote because it describes just that. Everything means more to us when we know them, including people. Let's let this motivational quote inspire us to get to know those around
- [Monday Musings #44](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-44/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle And here we are. July is a special month, especially for citizens of the United States of America, as we celebrate our country's birthday. This inspirational thought gives us a lot to think about. I hope you reflect on it as you enjoy your 4th of July festivities! If a nation
- [Monday Musings #45](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-45/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I came up with this inspirational quote all by myself, ha ha. "No one can give you permission to enjoy life except yourself." --Rachelle J. Christensen You can probably understand how that thought came doing housework, huh? Actually, I don't mind doing laundry and I think it's all about the attitude,
- [Monday Musings #46](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-46/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm sure. I love having an inspirational thought to ponder on each week. These inspiring quotes give me a bite to chew on and one thing to work towards, making me a better person (hopefully). This powerful quote makes it seem so
- [Monday Musings #47](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-47/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I overhead this inspirational quote at church. I'm not sure that's what it was meant to be, but it really drove the point home of the power of one and it sure gave me a good laugh. What motivational quotes have you accidentally come up with? "If you've ever underestimated the
- [Monday Musings #48](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-48/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I love having a motivational thought to think about all week long. These inspiring quotes often give me something to ponder, but sometimes make me smile, as this one did. It's a toss-up as to which are finally the most exasperating--the dull people who never talk, or the bright people who
- [Monday Musings #49](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-49/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I think today's inspirational thought was written just for me...and you! :) Of all the diversions of life, there is none so proper to fill up its empty spaces as the reading of useful and entertaining authors. --JOSEPH ADDISON Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #50](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-50/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle This inspirational quote really hits home! There is a difference and eventually it's easy to see. May we all be convinced and not stubborn. :) There is a difference between being convinced and being stubborn. I'm not certain what the difference is, but I do know that if you butt your
- [Monday Musings #51](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-51/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle There is no terror in a bang, only in the anticipation of it. --ALFRED HITCHCOCK As a suspense writer, I love this quote! Think of the scariest movie you've seen or book you've read--wasn't it the events leading up to the main event that had you biting your nails? A great
- [Monday Musings #52](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-52/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure. --Joseph Campbell I've pondered this train of thought many times as I consider my hopes and dreams of life's grand adventures. Will I be ready to dive in when the opportunity presents
- [Monday Musings #53](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-53/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Research is never completed. . . .Around the corner lurks another possibility of interview, another book to read, a courthouse to explore, a document to verify. --CATHERINE DRINKER BOWEN When I'm working on a novel, there are so many things to research. I love using Google to answer my questions. It's
- [Monday Musings #54](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-54/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle: Here's a great inspirational thought for the week: Pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes. --John Ruskin Everyone makes mistakes because we're all only human. This motivational quote really made me think and evaluation myself. Who do you need to apologize to today? MONDAY MUSINGS Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #55](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-55/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle: Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning; but give me the man who has the pluck to fight when he's sure of losing. --George Eliot I'm loving how this quote can relate to so many areas of my life--writing, parenting--there are many battles and some we will
- [Monday Musings #56](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-56/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle: Remember, a person who wins success may have been counted out many times before. He wins because he refuses to give up. --Kemmons Wilson Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #57](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-57/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -- Samuel Beckett Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #58](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-58/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle It is the function of art to renew our perception. What we are familiar with we cease to see. The writer shakes up the familiar scene, and, as if by magic, we see a new meaning in it. — Anaïs Nin, 1903 - 1977 Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #59](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-59/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Stand with anybody that stands right. Stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong. --ABRAHAM LINCOLN Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #60](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-60/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now. --Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Do you have a dream that is waiting to begin? Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #61](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-61/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle “Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen.” – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #62](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-62/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle "Voice, that's what novelist and story writer Richard Ford has called "the music of a story's intelligence." "... fine new fiction, the kind that not only flows on the page but also makes a sort of music in your mind." Alan Cheuse--NPR books Thanks to my great sister-in-law, Necia, for passing
- [Monday Musings #63](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-63/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle A fellow author in my author's guild shared this quote and I just had to pass it along to you. It shows just how much power and soul a book can hold. "I care not how humble your bookshelf may be, nor how lowly the room which it adorns. Close the
- [Monday Musings #64](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-64/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Sincerity is impossible unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretense of it saps the very foundation of character. --James Russell Lowell Doesn't it just make your day when someone gives you a sincere compliment? Brighten someone's day today and tell them why they are special. Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #65](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-65/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle A true man never frets about his place in the world, but just slides into it by the gravitation of his nature, and swings there as easily as a star. --Edwin Hubbell Chapin I love this reminder. Sometimes I lose sight of this, but my place in the world is as
- [Monday Musings #66](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-66/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle We cannot do great things unless we're willing to do the small things that make up the sum of greatness. --Theodore Roosevelt I like this quote--especially at this stage in my life as a stay-at-home mom. There are so many small things I do each day for my kids that seem
- [Monday Musings #67](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-67/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle It's not the hours you put in your work that count, it's the work you put in the hours. --Sam Ewing Amen to that. Don't you think this is especially true for parents? Our work is never done, and it's hard to measure our success, but in the end it's the
- [Monday Musings #68](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-68/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” ~ Henry Ford Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #69](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-69/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Happy 2020! I love this inspirational thought and think it's perfect for starting a new year and a new decade. If a man empties his purse into his head no one can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. --Benjamin Franklin What new thing
- [Monday Musings #70](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-70-2/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Happy 2020! Proverbs 3:5 5 ¶Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. I love this scripture. I need it to remind me that when it seems like the world is ganging up on me and my problems are multiplying that I don't
- [Monday Musings #71](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-71/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Happy Monday once again! I love finding and sharing these inspirational quotes with you. I hope you enjoy these uplifting thoughts too. “If you don’t care about the characters, you won’t care what happens to them.” —J. Lloyd Morgan J. Lloyd Morgan goes on to say, "Although this is a far
- [Monday Musings #72](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-72/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Here's another great inspirational thought for your Monday! This quote is helpful for those of us who expect perfection from ourselves. If everything were perfect in this life, we would never learn anything new. We would not be able to elevate our spirits through the events that happen to us. --Lynn
- [Monday Musings #73](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-73/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle “If you fall, fall forward.” There are a few versions of this inspirational quote, but this one’s attributed to “Wild Bill” Donovan. He’s the man that suggested, developed, and headed the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the WWII-era precursor to the CIA. I like the idea behind it: yes, you
- [Monday Musings #74](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-74/) - Monday Musings by Rachelle Susan Dayley is my guest today and she has a wonderful inspirational thought to share: “When you have come to the edge Of all light that you know And are about to drop off into the darkness Of the unknown, Faith is knowing One of two things will happen: There will
- [Monday Musings #75](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-75/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I love sweet and heartwarming inspirational thoughts. This story really touched my heart. Are we remembering those who serve us? Always remember those who serve. In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress
- [Monday Musings #76](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-76/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing. --Harper Lee Isn't that quote phenomenal and such an inspirational thought? Harper Lee wrote To Kill a Mockingbird, an all-time classic and one of my favorites! Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #77](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-77/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Here's another great inspirational quote that gives me something to think about. How about you? Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect. --Vince Lombardi Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #78](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-78/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Here is an inspirational thought for your week. It really gave me something to think about. Which one do you feed? One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a debate that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between the two "wolves" inside us all.
- [Monday Musings #79](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-79/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle This story is such an inspirational thought and reminder for each one us. Happy Monday! Pearls The cheerful little girl with bouncy golden curls was almost five. Waiting with her mother at the checkout stand, she saw them, a circle of glistening white pearls in a pink foil box.. "Oh mommy
- [Monday Musings #80](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-80-2/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Today's quote was brought to you by author Rebecca Belliston and it's one of my favorites too! Read her quote and her thoughts about it below: Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. – James Matthew Barrie I love this quote!!! I don’t know
- [Monday Musings #81](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-81/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Failing is really hard to do, but after reading this inspirational quote, I've decided that there are worse things than failing. It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. --Theodore Roosevelt Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #82](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-82/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle It's time once again for a great inspirational quote that will make you think, especially this time of year. Spring is a time of renewal, so let this inspiring thought sink in for a minute. One must always maintain one's connection to the past and yet ceaselessly pull away from it.
- [Monday Musings #83](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-83/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I love a good inspirational thought, especially with all that's going on in life. It's a good chance to sit back and reflect on what's really and truly important. Failure really isn't terrible if you can say to yourself, "Hey, I know I'm gonna be successful at what I want to
- [Monday Musings #84](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-84/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Life is way too short to wait around! As recent events around the globe have shown, it's up to us to look for the good. I love this inspirational thought and hope you enjoy it too. The amount of satisfaction you get from life depends largely on your own ingenuity, self-sufficiency,
- [Monday Musings #85](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-85/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle What a great inspirational quote! 2020 has proven how true this is and how much we really need to take this to heart. Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can
- [Monday Musings #86](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-86/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle This inspirational thought is simple yet profound. I love having a great thought to ponder each week. Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience. --Benjamin Franklin Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #87](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-87/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I can't believe it's another week! Here's a great inspirational thought for the week ahead and I hope it's a good one. The moment of enlightenment is when a person's dreams of possibilities become images of probabilities. --Vic Braden Don't you just love that? I'm a believer in the power of
- [Monday Musings #88](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-88/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Isn't this a great inspirational thought for the week? There's not a big fanfare with big decisions, but it's the quiet and simple things that matter. No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently. --Agnes De Mille Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #89](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-89/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle How can it be Monday again already? I really love this inspirational thought. What quotes inspire you? Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though 'twere his own. --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #90](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-90/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I love a good, deep inspirational thought and this one is a great one for the start of summer! Our energy is in proportion to the resistance it meets. We attempt nothing great but from a sense of the difficulties we have to encounter; we persevere in nothing great but from
- [Monday Musings #91](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-91/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle "No one can give you permission to enjoy life except yourself." --Rachelle J. Christensen You can probably understand how that thought came doing housework, huh? Actually, I don't mind doing laundry and I think it's all about the attitude, and maybe because I don't save all my laundry for a once-a-week
- [Monday Musings #92](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-92/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I have great thought given to me by another of my author friends, Kelly Nelson. I love her message--it applies to all of us in every walk of life. "As a young teenager, I listened to a woman who was confined to a wheelchair give a motivational talk. In spite of
- [Monday Musings #93](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-93/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I'm happy to share a thought by fellow author, Liz Adair, today. Liz's Thought: In the mid-1970s I taught school in a remote hamlet in Pacific Northwest timber country. Many of my students were grandchildren of people who had immigrated to Washington from the woods of North Carolina in the early
- [Monday Musings #94](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-94/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone else's. --Billy Wilder How many times have we allowed someone else to second-guess what we feel inside to be right? Ponder this inspirational thought this week and learn to trust yourself. Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #95](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-95/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I love dogs and these thoughts and quotes brought a smile to my face. I hope you enjoy them, whether you're a dog lover or not! A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. - Josh Billings The average dog is a nicer
- [Monday Musings #96](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-96/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I love to think about these inspirational thoughts and quotes that I find and really savor the meaning. Do you rush through life or take time to enjoy it? Spend the afternoon. You can't take it with you. --Annie Dillard I need to memorize this one! Sometimes my day is so
- [Monday Musings #97](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-97/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Fellow author, Angela Morrison, shared this thought with me years ago and I wanted to share it with you. I heard Wendy Lamb, Ann Cannon's editor for Charlotte's Rose, speak at a conference where she said, “I keep finding books that deal with teenagers and faith” and would like to see more.
- [Monday Musings #98](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-98/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I saw this video on my friend's blog and had to share it with you. It touched me because my family has definitely been there and some members of my extended family are there right now. It's a wonderful reminder. Follow Rachelle:
- [Monday Musings #99](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-99/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I loved this quotes about man's best friend. We can learn a lot from dogs, can't we? A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down. - Robert Benchley Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog. - Franklin P.
- [Monday Musings #100](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-100/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Today my guest is Michael Young, an author of Fantasy and Science Fiction, including "The Canticle Kingdom" and "The Last Archangel." Michael's thought to Share: "We all make mistakes. It's what we do next that matters." Michael says: "This could apply to many things, but I like to think about this
- [Monday Musings #101](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-101/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Almost anything is easier to get into than to get out of. --Agnes Allen Isn't that the truth? Sometimes I bite off more than I can chew, but I've learned that honesty is the best to solution to these kinds of problems because people are more understanding than we give them
- [Monday Musings #102](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-102/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Here are a few thoughts to make you laugh. I hope you all have a great week! My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog money. - Joe Weinstein Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I
- [Monday Musings #103](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-103/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle I'm happy to introduce you to author Ronda Hinrichson today. Here is the inspirational thought she wanted to share: Some time ago, I read a statement like this from a fellow blogger: “My life is so boring. I don’t have anything to write about. No one wants to hear about me.”
- [Monday Musings #104](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-104/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Today I'm giving you a writing quote from Dave Wolverton. I signed up to receive his "Daily Kick in the Pants" email newsletter almost two years ago and he is an amazing writer and teacher. In speaking about the complexity of getting your novel the right length so that it is
- [Monday Musings #105](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-105/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle "We women have a lot to learn about simplifying our lives. We have to decide what is important and then move along at a pace that is comfortable for us. We have to develop the maturity to stop trying to prove something. We have to learn to be content with what
- [Book Review: The Secret of the India Orchid by Nancy Campbell Allen](https://rachellechristensen.com/secret-india-orchid/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I enjoyed this book so much that I finished reading and already lent it out to my aunt! This book is part of the Proper Romance line which is a can't miss grouping of books. This novel also has a wonderful mystery full of suspicions, clues, hints, and everything I love
- [Book Review: Wrong for You by Jenny Proctor](https://rachellechristensen.com/wrong-for-you/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Wrong for You was the first book that I've ever read by Jenny Proctor and I was so impressed that I immediately bought another one to read next, which I will tell you about! I loved the witty voice of Lane and her relationship with her Grandma in this book. The
- [Book Review: Even This by Emily Belle Freeman](https://rachellechristensen.com/even-this/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I loved reading Even This because it was so inspiring and insightful. Every day, I took a few minutes to read and it seemed that it was exactly what I needed to hear, to feel that day. I loved the deeper understanding Emily provided as she shared personal experiences and specific
- [Book Review: The Woman With No Name by Kelly Nelson](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-woman-with/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Woman With No Name is an excellent clean read that was fast-paced and set in an interesting area of Utah. I like the way the book started out with tension increasing throughout each chapter. Reading through both the viewpoints of Skye and Colton add to the romantic tension in the
- [Book Review: Master by Toni Sorenson](https://rachellechristensen.com/master-toni-sorenson/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I finished reading the book by Toni Sorenson, Master. It’s a historical novel published by Covenant and an extraordinary read. If you enjoyed reading The Work and the Glory series by Gerald Lund, I think you will enjoy Master. This is because it is all about real events—the life of Christ—with
- [Book Review: Organize As You Go by Marie Calder Ricks](https://rachellechristensen.com/organize-as-you-go/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I was so excited to read this book, Organize As You Go, because I own one of this author's other awesome books, Project Organization. I have to confess that I have had a difficult time getting through many “organizing” books because, well….I get bored. So the fact that I finished this
- [Wedding Planner Mystery Box Set Now Available](https://rachellechristensen.com/wedding-planner-mystery-boxset/) - Enjoy all three of the bestselling Wedding Planner Mysteries in this box set. Includes Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things, Veils and Vengeance, and Proposals and Poison, plus special bonus sneak peeks of new novels! This set of 3 ebooks is available on all digital platforms. You can use this universal book link here: https://books2read.com/wedding-planner-boxed-set Or
- [Book Review: The Lady of the Lakes by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/lady-of-lakes/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I am a huge fan of Josi Kilpack and her new line of Historical Proper Romance novels are absolutely wonderful! I'm thrilled to share my thoughts on her newest release, The Lady of the Lakes, the love story of Sir Walter Scott. I love a good historical romance and because this
- [Book Review: The Sheriffs of Savage Wells by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/sheriffs-savage-wells/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love Sarah Eden's books! Her writing is stellar no matter the time period or type she writes in. Her latest proper romance is a slight departure from her Regency style of writing and more reminiscent of the award-winning Longing for Home books. The Sheriffs of Savage Wells was a delightful
- [Book Review: Room for Two by Abel Keogh](https://rachellechristensen.com/room-for-two/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This is a true story which reads like a novel. Abel Keogh wove his story, Room for Two, in such an effective way that you can’t put it down once you’ve read the first page. I am so impressed with his story and that he was courageous enough to share so
- [Book Review: Check Me Out by Becca Wilhite](https://rachellechristensen.com/check-me-out/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: Check Me Out was the cutest contemporary romance novel! I loved reading it and almost didn't want it to end. I've seen Becca Wilhite's books around but I haven't read enough of them--that's a problem I'm definitely going to remedy after reading this one! I could tell that I would love
- [Book Review: I Can Forgive With God by Ganel-Lyn Condie](https://rachellechristensen.com/i-can-forgive/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today's book is a little different than the usual light-hearted fiction, but it's one that I was eager to read. I Can Forgive with God is a collection of stories of healing from Mormon Women compiled by Ganel-Lyn Condie. I used to think I understood forgiveness--it's something you give to a
- [Book Review: The Reclusive Billionaire by Lucy McConnell](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-reclusive-billionaire/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This was another great romance with a kick by Lucy McConnell. I enjoyed the idea of the butterfly flu and the world pandemic it caused and how it affected the characters. This story was a delight to read because the romance had some great twists in it. The setting of Santa
- [Book Review: Practicing for Heaven by Brad Wilcox, Wendee Wilcox Rosborough, and Brian Call](https://rachellechristensen.com/practicing-for-heaven/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This week is full of wonderful books for the Easter holiday and this special time to learn about and remember the Atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ. Today I'm reviewing Practicing for Heaven: The Parable of the Piano Lessons by Brad Wilcox, Wendee Wilcox Rosborough and illustrated by Brian Call. My
- [Book Review: The Husband Maker (The Husband Maker Book 1) by Karey White](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-husband-maker/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm a big fan of Karey White's books and I'm pretty sure that I've read all of them so far. She writes sweet contemporary romance with a dash of humor. I love her heroines because they're down to earth, realistic characters who have problems thrown at them, but deal with those
- [Book Review: Words of the Savior](https://rachellechristensen.com/words-of-savior/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Words of the Savior is a beautiful gift book perfect for this Easter time of year, or any time of the year. I'm happy I got the chance to review this book. I love these simple books that remind you of Jesus Christ. He is my Savior and I'm grateful for
- [Book Review: Ashes on the Moor by Sarah Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/ashes-on-moor/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I am a huge fan of Sarah Eden's books! She has dozens of bestselling and award-winning titles and I've almost read all of them. This new book is another addition to the Proper Romance line and I couldn't wait to read it! The cover is absolutely stunning and Eden's words pulled
- [Book Review: Forgotten Skills of Backyard Herbal Healing and Family Health by Caleb Warnock and Kirstin Skirvin](https://rachellechristensen.com/backyard-herbal-healing/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today's book review is brought to you by a great new book titled Forgotten Skills of Backyard Herbal Healing and Family Health by Caleb Warnock and Kirstin Skirvin. I was given a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. I was thrilled to have the chance to
- [Book Review: To My Friends: Messages of Counsel and Comfort by Jeffrey R. Holland](https://rachellechristensen.com/to-my-friends/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: To My Friends: Messages of Counsel and Comfort is filled with wonderful insight from many talks that Jeffrey R. Holland has given over the years. There are in-depth studies into the life of Christ and His Atonement and how we can find comfort in the knowledge of the gospel. One of
- [Book Review: The Lemonade Year by Amy Willoughby-Burle](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-lemonade-year/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: The Lemonade Year was definitely an interesting read. This is a contemporary women's fiction and it's written in first person, present tense. That was hard to get used to at first, but by the time I read the first hundred pages, I was starting to warm up to Nina's character. Although,
- [Book Review: Miss Wilton's Waltz by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/miss-wiltons-waltz/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle It's always a wonderful day when I get to read a Proper Romance by Josi Kilpack! I was so excited to read the story of Lenora who was featured in The Vicar's Daughter, see my review of that book HERE. Miss Wilton's Waltz is Lenora Wilton's love story, though at times
- [Book Review: Power of the Matchmaker](https://rachellechristensen.com/power-of-matchmaker/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Each novel stands alone in the Power of the Matchmaker series, but incorporates a gifted matchmaker. And all of these books are clean reads! You can pick them up without worrying about content. You can read the novella now or any time between the novels. I highly recommend the novella. This
- [Book Review: Daily Painting by Carol Marine](https://rachellechristensen.com/daily-painting/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Recently I've discovered the art of oil painting. I know that oil paints has been around for an absolute age because it's one of the oldest artist mediums in the world. That's part of the reason I've been so interested in it, how cool would it be to learn a skill
- [Book Review: First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen](https://rachellechristensen.com/first-frost/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Sarah Addison Allen is one of my favorite authors and I love to talk books so I wanted to share with you my review of her incredible new novel, First Frost. First Frost is a sequel to Allen's debut novel, Garden Spells, which is beloved by many readers. You might want
- [Book Review: Cold Feet, Hot Summer by Emma St. Clair](https://rachellechristensen.com/cold-feet-hot-summer/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: Cold Feet, Hot Summer was an excellent book to read over spring break! I read most of it on the airplane and loved being able to concentrate on this story while confined to my seat. The hot and cold between Natalie and Jeremy kept me flipping pages through this novella. It's
- [Book Review: The Golden Plates Comic Book](https://rachellechristensen.com/golden-plates-comic/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I have a pretty cool book to share with you today--a comic book. This comic book is based on scripture from The Book of Mormon. I study and love this scripture as part of my religion as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. The Book
- [Book Review: Beyond Basics with Natural Yeast by Melissa Richardson](https://rachellechristensen.com/beyond-basics-yeast/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: It's a beautiful Fall day and I'm thinking of what I'd like to bake next. For me, if I want a baked good it has to be made with natural yeast or it's a No-no. I have gluten sensitivity so I've been learning and caring for my natural yeast start for
- [Book Review: My Fair Gentleman by Nancy Campbell Allen](https://rachellechristensen.com/my-fair-gentleman/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle What a refreshing read this was after the stressful week I've had! This story was absolutely delightful. I'll admit that I'm a sincere fan of My Fair Lady! so when I saw that this story was a twist on that classic, I signed up to read and review My Fair Gentleman.
- [New Release: The Echo Ridge Romance Collection](https://rachellechristensen.com/echo-ridge-collection/) - I'm so excited to share with you my newest release! Isn't that cover gorgeous? You can buy a copy HERE. Echo Ridge Romance Collection: Four Contemporary Christian Romances: Rachelle's Collection Come back to Echo Ridge and delight in 4 contemporary romances from Award-winning and Bestselling author Rachelle J. Christensen! Each heartwarming, inspirational story is set
- [Book Review: Wedding Belles: A Novel in Four Parts](https://rachellechristensen.com/wedding-belles/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I have loved reading this new novel, Wedding Belles, in four parts by four fantastic authors! There are four different stories within this one book. Start at the beginning and visit lovely Charleston, South Carolina as you get to know four different couples and fall in love! I've read several books
- [Book Review: The Fortune Cafe (A Tangerine Street Romance Book 1)](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-fortune-cafe/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: Here is a terrific book with three authors that I love--seriously, you can't go wrong when you read anything by Julie Wright, Melanie Jacobson, or Heather Moore! This book was a quick read because it's like three short stories blended into one book. Each story stands on its own but is
- [Book Review: Be Happy by Hank Smith](https://rachellechristensen.com/be-happy/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love the study of optimism, happiness, and the psychology of our choices vs. our body in the happiness battle. So Be Happy was right in line with what I love to study. When the book arrived, it promptly disappeared because my teenage daughter found the book and she was intrigued.
- [Book Review: The No-Stress Holiday Organizer](https://rachellechristensen.com/no-stress-holiday/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: Tis the season! I really can't believe it's already that time of year. It feels like this year has gone by so fast and it's time to get my Christmas shopping finished up. I like to get all my gifts early so that I can spend the rest of the holiday
- [The Refugee's Billionaire is Now Available!](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-refugees-billionaire-available/) - The Refugee's Billionaire This book was originally featured in the anthology, With a Kiss. The Refugee's Billionaire now available as a single with a BONUS epilogue to enjoy! A Cuban refugee and a billionaire wannabe. Shawn Halstrom has an assignment: travel to Atlanta, Georgia to investigate The Heart of Atlanta refugee center so that Burke
- [Book Review: Lies, Love, and Breakfast at Tiffany's by Julie Wright](https://rachellechristensen.com/lies-love-breakfast/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle If you're a fan of Audrey Hepburn, sweet, clean contemporary romance, and excellent wit, then this is your next novel to read. I LOVED Lies, Love, and Breakfast at Tiffany's! Julie Wright created a wonderfully realistic character in Sylvia and it was so much fun to go along her journey of
- [Book Review: A Year With Six Sisters' Stuff](https://rachellechristensen.com/six-sisters-stuff/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I've tried a few recipes from A Year With Six Sisters' Stuff already and we especially loved the dinner conversation ideas. I loved the recipe for Honey-Lime Chicken Enchiladas--so easy and delish! My family also enjoyed the special treat I made them from page 120, Homemade Applesauce! Nothing is better than
- [Book Review: How Do I Know If I Know? by John Bytheway](https://rachellechristensen.com/how-do-i-know/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: In John Bytheway's latest book, How Do I Know If I Know? he explores the confidence that we can gain in our own beliefs and testimony. Now, more than ever, young people are asking insightful and important questions about testimony, worthiness, mission preparation, and more. John Bytheway discusses ways we can
- [Book Review: The Inventor's Secret by Chad Morris](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-inventors-secret/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Does anyone else have a tough time finding the perfect read for their kids age 8-12ish? Well, it's always a challenge around here. Luckily, there are so many great books that I've been introduced to that lately my kids and I have been thoroughly enjoying our reading time. The Inventor's Secret
- [Book Review: The Winds and the Waves by Dean Hughes](https://rachellechristensen.com/winds-and-waves/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I love learning about history, but I don't love reading straight non-fiction books on the subject. Enter Dean Hughes and his incredible talent for weaving fact and fiction into a story that brings the past to the present, engaging the reader in historical events that will leave a lasting impression. This
- [Book Review: Longing for Home by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/longing-for-home/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle First off, let me tell you that Sarah is a phenomenal writer. I have loved every book she has written. Her attention to detail and incredible gift at crafting historical romances never ceases to amaze me. After reading Longing For Home, I have a hankering to visit Ireland, and I'm betting
- [Book Review: Elevated by Elana Johnson](https://rachellechristensen.com/elevated-elana-johnson/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm excited to share another fab read today--this one especially for young adults. I wasn't sure how immersed I would be in this novel, Elevated, because it's written entirely in verse, but since I read the whole thing in one day, I think that pretty much explains that it draws you
- [Book Review: From Ash and Stone by Julie Daines](https://rachellechristensen.com/ash-and-stone/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle From Ash and Stone was an incredible historical romance with so many facets in the story line that kept me intrigued! A hint of forbidden romance, danger, a curse that is a bit like uncontrolled magic, and the overarching theme of revenge and justice from Lady Margaret Gray. I enjoyed Margaret's
- [Squint by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown](https://rachellechristensen.com/squint/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Squint is a humorous middle grade novel that deals with the challenges of middle school. My book review will have to wait, because one of my kids snatched this one up. I'm looking forward to my turn to read it next. Here's more about the book: Flint is furiously trying
- [Book Review: Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen](https://rachellechristensen.com/lost-lake/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love sharing book reviews of some of my favorite authors. Lost Lake is a beautiful women's fiction story that is truly magical. I am a huge fan of Sarah Addison Allen. I've read all of her books, and let me tell you--her words are magical. Every time I read her
- [Book Review: Holy As You Are by Christie Gardiner](https://rachellechristensen.com/holy-you-are/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Holy as You Are by Christie Gardiner is an inspirational non-fiction book that can help anyone realize how extraordinary their ordinary life is. References to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Find out more here. This book was a bright spot in my life during a
- [Book Review: One Little Match by Thomas S. Monson](https://rachellechristensen.com/one-little-match/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I enjoyed a good picture book with an inspirational message and One Little Match delivers. I have five children so I was thrilled to have a chance to read this book by Thomas S. Monson. This story is delightful and at the same time inspirational as we learn of a powerful
- [Book Review: The Sacrament by John Bytheway](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-sacrament/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Sacrament is a neat religious children's book is from the perspective of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and other religions that participate in a weekly sacrament. The book is a poem that tells a story and teaches about the importance of the sacrament and
- [Book Review: Taken by Storm by Angela Morrison](https://rachellechristensen.com/taken-by-storm/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Taken by Storm is a young adult romance book, but a huge page-turner at the same time. Morrison is so talented! I love how this book is written from two different POVs in such a creative way. The writing is beautiful, touching, and you’ll find yourself thinking about Leesie and Michael
- [Book Review: Happiness is a Habit by Michele Phillips](https://rachellechristensen.com/happiness-is-habit/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love reading motivational and inspirational books and I jumped at the chance to read it and of course share a review with my lovely readers here! This book is full of simple daily rituals that increase energy, improve well-being, and add joy to every day. Happiness is a Habit by
- [Book Review: The Heart of a Vicar by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/heart-of-a-vicar/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle If you love clean reads, then check The Heart of a Vicar out. I'm excited to share with you my thoughts on Sarah M. Eden's latest Regency romance. She always does a great job of writing a clean and wholesome romance that really plays on the reader's heart. I adore the
- [Book Review: The Secrets of Gluten-Free Baking by Jillayne Clements](https://rachellechristensen.com/gluten-free-baking/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love a good cookbook and especially one that is healthy with delicious-tasting gluten-free recipes. And gluten-free baked goods? Yes, please! Just over six years ago, I became very ill and it took some doing, but a special doctor and chiropractor were able to figure out that I had Leaky Gut
- [Book Review: Sky Jumpers by Peggy Eddleman](https://rachellechristensen.com/sky-jumpers/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: Middle grade fiction is always exciting and there are a lot of great middle grade books out there! It's always fun to find a book that parents and teens (or even pre-teens) can enjoy and it's tricky for the author to write in a way that engages adults, but entertains youth.
- [Book Review: Finding Sheba by H.B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/finding-sheba/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Finding Sheba has the perfect mix of all of my favorite plot points. In this novel you'll experience thriller aspects, murder, suspense, and high-speed chases. There's also some great romantic tension and plenty of historical underpinnings which, as usual, are right on the money. H.B. Moore's incredible grip on the middle-east,
- [Book Review: Follow Me to Zion](https://rachellechristensen.com/follow-me-to-zion/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today I'm sharing my book review of a beautiful work of art and history blended together in the book, FOLLOW ME TO ZION by Andrew D. Olsen and Jolene S. Allphin with gorgeous paintings by Julie Rogers. If you appreciate the history of the pioneers, you'll enjoy this non-fiction book with
- [Book Review: The Lady in the Coppergate Tower by Nancy Campbell Allen](https://rachellechristensen.com/coppergate-tower/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Lady in the Coppergate Tower was another winner in Allen's fascinating steampunk twisted fairy tales. I've read all of them so far and was happy to see mention of other familiar characters. This book can be read as a stand alone but it's fun to see how connections keep building
- [Book Spotlight: Potion Masters Vol. 2: The Transparency Tonic by Frank L. Cole](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-transparency-tonic/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle These Potion Master books are a fun middle grade series. You can read my book review of the first book, The Eternity Elixir, HERE. Here's more about the book: It has been nine months since Gordy and his friends, Max and Adilene, saved B.R.E.W. (the Board of Ruling Elixirists Worldwide) and
- [Book Review: A Monster Like Me by Wendy S. Swore](https://rachellechristensen.com/monster-like-me/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle A Monster Like Me is an imaginative middle grade story that will warm your heart. Who better to review a children's book than one of my own children? When Wendy Swore's new book, a monster like me, came out I was excited to be able to review it. I let my
- [Book Review: 52 Life-Changing Questions from the Book of Mormon](https://rachellechristensen.com/52-life-changing-questions/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today's post focuses on an important area of my life, my religion. Most of you know that I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. As such, I read a lot of non-fiction books about the gospel, many of which I feel that anyone who desires a
- [Book Review: The Candy Cane Caper by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/candy-cane-caper/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I was so excited to have the chance to read a brand new adventure in the world of Sadie Hoffmiller Cunningham! I read all 12 of the previous culinary mysteries by Josi Kilpack and definitely didn't want to miss this newest addition, The Candy Cane Caper. I enjoyed picking up the
- [Book Review: The Christmas Doll by Jason F. Wright](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-christmas-doll/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love illustrated Christmas books and The Christmas Doll was excellent. The paintings are beautiful and really pulled me into the story. I enjoyed reading this for myself, to my children, and watching my children read it again. The story is touching--a reminder of days gone by when there weren't many
- [Book Review: The Romney Family Table By Ann Romney](https://rachellechristensen.com/romney-family-table/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I love cookbooks with full color pictures but what really tugs at my wannabe chef heartstrings is the stories behind the recipes, so when I saw Ann Romney's cookbook, I had to have it! The Romney Family Table: Sharing Home-Cooked Recipes and Favorite Traditions is a wonderful guide to family cooking
- [Book Review: My Own Mr. Darcy by Karey White](https://rachellechristensen.com/own-mr-darcy/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Folks, I have a another author to add to my favorites list! Karey White has done it again in My Own Mr. Darcy. This is a fabulous read, a clean romance with plenty of wit and charm. White knows how to draw a character that is far from the sappy lovesick
- [Book Review: Lifestyles of the Great and Spacious by John Bytheway](https://rachellechristensen.com/lifestyles-great-spacious/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This book is a quick read with incredible insight that John Bytheway is well known for. His delightful commentary brings out the meaning of Lehi's dream with a 20/20 focus that will help everyone appreciate and understand these precious verses of The Book of Mormon. Here's more about the book: With
- [Book Review: Swept Up by the Sea by Tracy and Laura Hickman](https://rachellechristensen.com/swept-up-by-the-sea/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Here's another book that was on my reading list. Swept Up by the Sea by Tracy and Laura Hickman has a fabulous cover that hints at the part-fantasy, part-humor, part-adventure that makes up this tale. I'm currently reading this book and it's not in my usual genre--meaning it's over-the-top silly with
- [Book Review: The Wish and the Peacock by Wendy S. Swore](https://rachellechristensen.com/wish-and-peacock/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Wish and The Peacock was a delight to read! In the second middle-grade novel by Wendy Swore, we meet Paige, a farm girl who lives in Idaho and is struggling to work on her farm after the death of her father. When she discovers that her mom intends to sell
- [Book Review: Teaching the Book of Mormon](https://rachellechristensen.com/teaching-book-mormon/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the holy scriptures are a very important part of my life. I study the Bible and The Book of Mormon. I love how the scriptures teach of Jesus Christ and I'm always looking for ways to impart
- [Book Review: Replacing Gentry by Julie N. Ford](https://rachellechristensen.com/replacing-gentry/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Replacing Gentry is an excellent story with mystery, romance, and a vivid setting which will draw you in and keep you immersed in the novel. I liked how this book was reminiscent of Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier yet had great contemporary presence. Ford's characters have great dialogue sequences and I
- [Book Review: Drawing Out the Dragons by James A. Owen](https://rachellechristensen.com/drawing-out-the-dragons/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I absolutely loved reading this book, Drawing Out the Dragons by James A. Owen. James Owen has a story to tell and it is fascinating and inspiring. Years ago when I attended LTUE, he was a keynote speaker and I listened to his address which is mainly the gist of this
- [Book Review: Parenting with Spiritual Power](https://rachellechristensen.com/parenting-with-spiritual-power/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Parenting with Spiritual Power is a book that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will appreciate because it draws from both Biblical and Book of Mormon stories. Julie has done an excellent job of showing how prophets were parents who sometimes struggled just like we do
- [Book Review: Baked Alaska by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/baked-alaska/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Josi Kilpack's Sadie Hoffmiller culinary mystery series is a great cozy mystery set. Baked Alaska was another tasteful experience in sleuthing and culinary delight! I've read almost all of this series and I've been pleased with the level of Kilpack's writing--it just keeps getting better. Sadie is a well-loved character with
- [Book Review: Create a Powerful Life Plan by Connie E. Sokol](https://rachellechristensen.com/create-a-powerful-life-plan/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Create a Powerful Life Plan is another fantastic read by Connie Sokol! I love Sokol's voice--she motivates, inspires, and drives you to be better with encouraging anecdotes, marvelous tips, and she is constantly turning on those "light bulb moments" in my head! If you're looking for ways to enjoy your life
- [Book Review: Rakes and Roses by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/rakes-and-roses/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Josi Kilpack has created a wonderful family during the regency period that I just can’t get enough of so I was happy to find another story in the Mayfield Family Romance series. This novel deals with a main character who is a survivor of an abusive marriage and the reader will
- [Book Review: Willa and the Whale by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown](https://rachellechristensen.com/willa-and-the-whale/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I thoroughly enjoyed this contemporary middle grade fiction by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown. Willa and the Whale is a remarkable story of a young girl grieving the death of her mother with the help of a humpback whale. Willa’s mother was a marine biologist and every chapter starts with a
- [Book Review: Nightingale by David Farlane](https://rachellechristensen.com/nightingale/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I read Nightingale on my iPad and I have to say that the experience was like nothing I had imagined. The samples from the soundtrack blended seamlessly with the storyline. I'm not one who listens to music while I read, I like it quiet, so I was a bit skeptical. But
- [Book Review: Possession by Elana Johnson](https://rachellechristensen.com/possession/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Elana Johnson is inspiring and her writing is fresh and quirky. The main character in Possession, Vi, has a sassy attitude that kept me smiling throughout the book as she took on whatever came her way. This book has heavy leanings to Science Fiction with its amazing mind-reading and mind-control as
- [Book Review: Women of Strength by Tristi Pinkston](https://rachellechristensen.com/women-of-strength/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Tristi Pinkston has written a fabulous book, Women of Strength. Somebody needs to get a patent on this woman's fingers because she is a writing diva! I needed her book when it was first delivered to me and I needed it again yesterday. Can I just say that being a woman
- [Book Review: Million Dollar Diva by Tristi Pinkston, Brett Kitchen, and Ethan Kap](https://rachellechristensen.com/million-dollar-diva/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Finance is something that all of us need to know something about, but most of us don't know enough. If you're like me, many finance books are bo-ring or use lingo that is hard to follow. And if you're like me, you're still looking for a great book to help you
- [Book Review: Twitterpated by Melanie Jacobson](https://rachellechristensen.com/twitterpated/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle If you're in the mood for a great romantic comedy, then pick up a novel by Melanie Jacobson. Her books are delightful and today I want to tell you about Twitterpated. When life gets really stressful, I turn to books for stress-relief. I need something that makes me smile while I
- [Book Review: Variant by Robison Wells](https://rachellechristensen.com/variant/) - Variant won the Best Youth Fiction - Speculative award for the 2011 Whitney Awards and it won for good reason. Holy wow! It was awesome and I loved the twist at the end. I didn't love that the author left me on a big cliffhanger at the end--you mean, mean author, you--making me wait until
- [Book Spotlight: The Lost Wonderland Diaries by J. Scott Savage](https://rachellechristensen.com/lost-wonderland-diaries/) - Book Spotlight by Rachelle: The Lost Wonderland Diaries by J. Scott Savage Synopsis: Something monstrous wants to exit Wonderland and enter the real world. Lewis Carroll, author of the classic book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, secretly recorded the true story of his actual travels to Wonderland in four journals which have been lost to the
- [Book Review: The Paper Daughters of Chinatown by Heather B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/paper-daughters-of-chinatown/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I have continued to think of this story long after turning the final page. Donaldina Cameron’s life was full of exemplary service, adventure, romance, heartbreak, and love. Heather Moore has captured this story in a way that makes me feel that I could be friends with Dolly. She has shed light
- [Book Review: The Influential Author by Gregory Diehl](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-influential-author/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I was intrigued by the title of this book, especially the subtitle: How and Why to Write, Publish, and Sell Nonfiction Books that Matter. I have several stories brewing inside that I wasn’t certain how to get on paper. I’m happy to share that I now have a veritable book of
- [Monday Musings #106](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-106/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. - Robert A. Heinlein You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look hat says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of
- [Book Review: The List by Melanie Jacobson](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-list/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I loved The List! I loved the main character's voice. I felt like Ashley was my best friend and I wanted to smack her a few times to knock some sense into her head when it comes to love. Ashley had me laughing so hard at times. Melanie Jacobson created a hunk
- [Monday Musings #107](https://rachellechristensen.com/monday-musings-107/) - Monday Musings with Rachelle Happy Monday! I hope this inspirational thought will give you something to ponder during this coming week. Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success. --Dale Carnegie Follow Rachelle:
- [Book Review: Not My Type by Melanie Jacobson](https://rachellechristensen.com/not-my-type/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Not My Type by Melanie Jacobson is a romantic comedy full of wit, snarky attitude, and great romantic tension. I think my cheeks are sore from smiling my way through this book. Jacobson has a gift--her characters jumped off the page and kept talking in my head when I had to
- [Book Review: Standout Saints: Church History Heroes from Around the World by Sierra Wilson](https://rachellechristensen.com/standout-saints/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I am now a homeschooling mom of four of my five children so I was excited to have the chance to read and review this book. This is an excellent book for all ages because the short biographies are packed full of great information. The illustrations are fun and whimsical and
- [Book Spotlight: Dragonwatch: Champion of the Titan Games by Brandon Mull](https://rachellechristensen.com/champion-of-the-titan-games/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle About the book: Who will win the battle between Dragons and Giants? As the war with the dragons intensifies, all eyes are turning to Titan Valley for help. A dragon sanctuary unlike any of the others, this one is home to enslaved dragons ruled by the powerful Giant Queen, one of
- [Book Review: Pumpkin Roll by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/pumpkin-roll/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Josi S. Kilpack bakes up another scrumptious mystery in Pumpkin Roll that will ignite your taste buds with delicious recipes and your curiosity with every cryptic bit of circumstance. Sadie's sleuthing is downright scary in this book and it was fun to read during the Halloween season. I enjoyed the details
- [Book Review: Georgana's Secret by Arlem Hawkes](https://rachellechristensen.com/georganas-secret/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I have thoroughly enjoyed reading books on the high seas of late. This novel is set in 1811 on the HMS Deborah--a ship in the English royal navy. This is the first novel I've read by this author and I'm very happy with the story! George is a cabin boy on
- [Book Review: How to See With Your Heart by Jennifer Youngblood](https://rachellechristensen.com/see-with-heart/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle How to See With Your Heart is another great book in the Must Love Dogs Romance series. I loved Brooklyn's character because even though she's been burned by those she should be able to depend on, she still has a giving heart. The first meeting with Dax is hilarious and I
- [Book Review: Ming's Christmas Wishes by Susan L. Gong](https://rachellechristensen.com/mings-christmas-wishes/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle My children enjoyed this story with a new look at the holidays. Ming has wishes that she really wants to happen for Christmas. One of those is a Christmas tree, but her traditional Chinese mother won't hear of it. Ming goes along with her father and learns more about her heritage
- [Book Review: North for Christmas by Christina Dymock](https://rachellechristensen.com/north-for-christmas/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Christina Dymock delivers the perfect Christmas story in this inspirational romance that will have you rooting for North and Ruby, enjoying the holidays in Nashville, and looking at Santa in a new light. I love it when I find a great holiday read that is well-written and brings the Christmas Spirit!
- [Book Review: How Far to Bethlehem? by Norah Lofts](https://rachellechristensen.com/how-far-to-bethlehem/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I was lent a copy of this book, How Far to Bethlehem? in a Reader’s Digest Condensed Book format. It was an excellent account of how the wise men found the Christ child. I loved how Lofts made them come to life and I think I’d like to read the full version of
- [Book Review: Leroy Ninker Saddles Up by Kate DiCamillo](https://rachellechristensen.com/leroy-ninker/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I read Leroy Ninker Saddles Up with my 10yo and 6yo sons. They loved it! I took turns reading with my 10yo. We are huge fans of Mercy Watson so it was delightful to return to Deckawoo Drive! We laughed at the funny horse, Maybelline, and loved the illustrations. Here's more
- [Book Celebration: Rakes and Roses by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/rakes-and-roses-celebration/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle *I posted my review back in April, but due to COVID-19, the celebration release of this story was pushed back several months. Enjoy my review once again!* Josi Kilpack has created a wonderful family during the regency period that I just can’t get enough of so I was happy to find
- [Book Review: Courting Miss Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/courting-miss-lancaster/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Courting Miss Lancaster was such a fun read! Eden knows her stuff and I was impressed with how easily I fell into the setting/time period. Her humor had me smiling all the way through and I loved the sweet romance in this story. Here's more about the book: Harry Windover adores
- [Book Review: Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic by Betty MacDonald](https://rachellechristensen.com/mrs-piggle-wiggle/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love reading to my kids. We really enjoyed reading a couple of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books. We love laughing over the silly names like Mrs. Moohead and Mrs. Grassfeather and I loved how Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle helped so many mothers when their darling children had behavior problems. These books are old, as
- [Book Review: The Third by Abel Keogh](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-third/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Abel Keogh had me hooked by the first few pages when he describes in harrowing detail how the main character, Ransom Lawe, rescues a baby from an evil Census Bureau Sentinel. Keogh's description and vivid emotional detail kept me turning pages to find out what would happen next. I love books
- [Book Review: Double Deceit by Stephanie Humphreys](https://rachellechristensen.com/double-deceit/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I have to start off by saying the cover of Double Deceit is great and it made me curious to know what would happen. Humphreys did a good job of planting seeds of doubt and questions that kept me guessing about each of the characters and their motivations. The emotional turmoil
- [Book Review: Cayman Summer by Angela Morrison](https://rachellechristensen.com/cayman-summer/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Angela Morrison delivered another breathtaking story. Her books are unique because they are written from the perspective of Leesie and Michael through Leesie's incredible free-verse poetry and Michael, the scuba diver's, dive log/journal. I love the way she lets the reader inside these character's heads in a way that, for me
- [Book Review: The Forbidden Sea by Sheila A. Nielsen](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-forbidden-sea/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Sheila Nielson did a fabulous job with her descriptive details in The Forbidden Sea and I loved the spin she put on the myth of the mermaids. This story has a classic Cinderella feel to it and at the beginning, I'll admit I was slightly depressed at how hard Adrianne's life
- [Book Review: Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom](https://rachellechristensen.com/have-faith/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I've read almost all of Mitch Albom's books and he is an incredibly talented writer. Each of his books contain so many priceless nuggets of wisdom and truth which we can apply to our lives. Have A Little Faith is one of my favorites. I love reading for many reasons: to
- [Book Review: The Fourth Nephite by Jeffrey S. Savage](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-fourth-nephite/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle When I read the back cover, I wondered how much the book might interest me but I can tell you that Savage did a wonderful job. I'd like to recommend this book to kids and adults who enjoy a bit of mystery and adventure sprinkled with humor and awesome Latter-Day church
- [Book Review: Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer](https://rachellechristensen.com/moonwalking-with-einstein/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love reading unique books that make my brain spin. Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything is an excellent read that will have you examining the way you think and remember every day. Joshua Foer is a talented journalist who started out investigating the United States Memory
- [Book Review: Oh, Say Can You See by Laurie LC Lewis](https://rachellechristensen.com/oh-say-can-you-see/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Oh, Say Can You See is Volume 4 in Laurie LC Lewis's fantastic Free Men and Dreamers series but it can be read as a stand alone. I haven't read any of this author's other books and was able to pick up this one and get into the story. Lewis is
- [Book Review: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-book-thief/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love getting book recommendations from others and then finding a treasure in a book that I might not have otherwise read. The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak is one such treasure. This book was so amazing that I'm ordering myself a copy from Amazon. It's one of those that I
- [Book Review: The Ball's in Her Court by Heather Justesen](https://rachellechristensen.com/balls-in-her-court/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love reading and it's especially fun when I know the author. The Ball's in Her Court is a sweet religious romance story focusing on the story of a woman, adopted as a child and her search for her birth parents as well as her search for love. Justesen is an
- [Book Review: By Love or By Sea by Rachel Rager](https://rachellechristensen.com/by-love-by-sea/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Isn't the cover beautiful? I love it when the cover lends to the imagination factor. I also am happy when I find a clean romance. Rachel Rager infuses passion into her story, but leaves it clean so you can read it without blushing. If you like to read romances, you'll enjoy
- [Book Review: The Forgotten Warrior by Kathi Oram Peterson](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-forgotten-warrior/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Peterson had some great ideas in The Forgotten Warrior to bring the period of the two-thousand stripling warriors to life. I had a difficult time when the viewpoints switched from Sydney to Tarik because I felt Tarik kept repeating things that had already happened. I found much of the novel to
- [Book Review: 10 Little Disciples by Sierra Wilson](https://rachellechristensen.com/10-little-disciples/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Picture books are so fun! One of the things that I've discovered about picture books is that you are never too old to enjoy them. I have 5 children that range in age from 7-18 and whether they are reading to a younger sibling or to themselves, they all love picture
- [Book Review: The Slow March of Light by Heather B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-slow-march-of-light/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Slow March of Light was fascinating. At first, I wasn’t sure if it would be up to the task of competing with the busy season of my life but thank goodness Heather Moore is a master! I was captivated by this true story and the real-life hero, Bob Inama. Once
- [Book Review: Hang 'Em High by Tristi Pinkston](https://rachellechristensen.com/hang-em-high/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Hang 'Em High is a great mystery full of head-scratching clues and quick-witted humor. I'm still smiling about a reference to mail-order monkeys and if you want to know why, you'll just have to read the book! Here's more about the book: When Ida Mae Babbitt receives an invitation to visit
- [Book Review: Engaging Mr. Darcy by Rachel John](https://rachellechristensen.com/engaging-mr-darcy/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Oh my goodness, Engaging Mr. Darcy was so much fun! I love a good, clean romantic comedy and this one surprised me with the basis of Pride and Prejudice. Rachel John took the classic characters and storyline and set it in contemporary California. She captured some of my favorite elements and
- [Book Review: The Field Guide by Tony DiTerlizzi](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-field-guide/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle My boys love these books and they look forward to reading more each night. We checked the entire set out from the library and I admit that I'm hooked too. They are very short, include great illustrations, and are perfect for beginning readers. Here's more about the book: It all starts
- [Book Review: The Seeing Stone by Tony DiTerlizzi](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-seeing-stone/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Seeing Stone picks right up where #1 left off with the Grace children in the middle of a great adventure. Love all the faerie creatures and the bits of mystery trailing along to keep us reading! Here's more about the book: Thanks to the mysterious field guide left behind by
- [Book Review: Bacchanal by Veronica G. Henry](https://rachellechristensen.com/bacchanal/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Fascinating carnival ride of ingenious twists and turns Bacchanal hooked me from the very beginning! It's a unique story with a multi-faceted mystery steeped in African folklore and tradition. The characters, the description, the compelling motives--every line delivered a marvelous, magical step deeper into the carnival and the demon within. Liza
- [Book Review: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens](https://rachellechristensen.com/a-christmas-carol/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book again during Christmastime. The tale is wonderfully told with great detail, humor, wit, and life lessons. Here's more about the book: In October 1843, Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol to help supplement his family's income and “strike a sledgehammer blow” for the poor. It’s the tale
- [Book Review: Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber](https://rachellechristensen.com/twelve-days-of-christmas/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Twelve Days of Christmas is a quick read and I absolutely loved it! Debbie Macomber never disappoints and this book had me laughing, smiling, and feeling the joy of Christmas in a sweet romance. It's fun to read a Christmas book that is uplifting and light for the holidays and brings
- [Book Review: Why We Fought by Jerry Borrowman](https://rachellechristensen.com/why-we-fought/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Why We Fought was a fascinating collection of true stories about people who helped fight the war in very different ways. I was excited about utilizing this book as an addition to my homeschool collection. The book appeals to a broad audience, both young and old. I saw this as several
- [Book Review: Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? by Katie DiCamillo](https://rachellechristensen.com/baby-lincoln/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Another delightful tale in the Deckawoo drive series. I am reading this series to my kids, mainly my 3 boys, age 12, 10, and 6. They beg me to keep reading every time I finish a chapter. Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? was fun because we were able to experience
- [Book Review: Minor Adjustments by Rachael Renee Anderson](https://rachellechristensen.com/minor-adjustments/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'll admit that a straight romance is usually not on the top of my to-read pile because I like a little meat with my story. This is exactly the reason I enjoyed Minor Adjustments. Rachael develops her characters well with physical and emotional details that have them walking off the page.
- [Book Review: The Valet's Secret by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-valets-secret/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love Josi Kilpack’s writing so much that I skimmed the back cover blurb and dove right in, which is why I didn’t realize that this was a Regency Cinderella story with a twist until near the end! What a wonderful surprise! I adored the characters of Rebecca of the common
- [Book Review: For Times of Trouble: Spiritual Solace from the Psalms by Jeffrey R. Holland](https://rachellechristensen.com/for-times-of-trouble/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I absolutely loved and cherished every page of For Times of Trouble: Spiritual Solace from the Psalms. Jeffrey R. Holland brought the Psalms to life for me in a way that I've never experienced. I have a new appreciation for the Psalms and am eager to continue studying them throughout my
- [Book Review: Birthright by Nichole Giles](https://rachellechristensen.com/birthright/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle In Birthright, Nichole Giles takes us on an exotic journey against Shadow Demons, true love, best friends, and choices with never-ending consequences. Hold on tight because everything you thought you knew about Abby and Kye is about to change. This book is excellent because it has everything a good read needs--mystery,
- [Book Review: Rebound by Heather Justesen](https://rachellechristensen.com/rebound/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Heather Justesen is an amazing writer. She pulled together a tight plot line in this novel that kept the pages turning and for me, that’s hard to find with a lot of romances. I liked the character development that we see throughout and all that Lily has to overcome. I recommend
- [Book Review: Games in a Ballroom by Jentry Flint](https://rachellechristensen.com/games-in-a-ballroom/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This book by a debut author had all the elements I love! Camaraderie among friends, budding romance, humor, and intrigue made this a page-turner. Olivia Wilde must marry a man with a title according to her nasty father. Emerson Latham is the older brother of her best friend and not a
- [Book Review: Banana Split by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/banana-split/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle BANANA SPLIT was my favorite book in the Sadie Hoffmiller culinary mystery series. It may have had something to do with the fact that the book is set in beautiful Kauai, which I've been to (and coincidentally did a lot of research for a book that I wrote that is set
- [Book Review: The Professional Bride by Lucy McConnell](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-professional-bride/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This was such a cool premise for a book--who knew there was such a thing as professional brides? I love the setting in Park City, Utah and the HEA in the love story. I'm a fan of Lucy McConnell--her writing is clear, fast-paced, and puts you right in the story. I'm
- [Book Review: Until You Find Strength by Jason F. Wright](https://rachellechristensen.com/until-you-find-strength/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I was able to read an advanced PDF review copy of this book and I look forward to owning it and sharing it with my family. I am right in the hardest moments of grieving my husband's death and I've never cried so hard or so much in my life. This
- [Book Spotlight: The Opera Sisters by Marianne Monson](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-opera-sisters/) - Based on the true story of the Cook sisters, who smuggled valuables out of 1930s Nazi Germany to finance a daring, secret operation to help Jews find hope for a new life in England. British sisters Ida and Louise Cook enjoy their quiet, unassuming lives in south London. Ida writes romance novels, and Louise works
- [Book Spotlight: Hearts of Briarwall by Krista Jensen](https://rachellechristensen.com/hearts-of-briarwall/) - A TURN OF THE CENTURY ROMANCE Lydia Wooding is fascinated by the latest inventions the new century brings, including motorcars. She longs for the independence they represent and believes that women should have a say in the future of the industry―just as they should have a say in suffrage, adventure, and, of course, love. Spencer
- [Book Review: Brush of Wings by Karen Kingsbury](https://rachellechristensen.com/brush-of-wings/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I loved this conclusion to the Angels Walking series. The stories were heart-wrenching, full of inspiration, tough choices, and love. I was happy with the ending, but sad to say goodbye to these characters! Here's more about the book: Against the advice of her doctor, Mary Catherine moves to Uganda to
- [Book Spotlight: The Orphan Keeper by Camron Wright](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-orphan-keeper/) - Book Spotlight Based on a remarkable true story of Taj Rowland. Seven-year-old Chellamuthu's life is forever changed when he is kidnapped from his village in India, sold to a Christian orphanage, and then adopted by an unsuspecting couple in the United States. It takes months before the boy can speak enough English to tell his
- [Book Spotlight: Champion’s Quest: The Questmaster’s Trap by Frank L. Cole](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-questmasters-trap/) - Book Spotlight Hello, Brave Reader: You’re just in time to roll the Die of Destiny and play a game of Champion’s quest. The wizard Questmaster Hob has summoned the Wild Crows on a new adventure. But not everything is what it seems. A new, sinister Questmaster creates chaos for Lucas, Miles, and Jasmine. They are
- [Book Spotlight: In the Shadow of a Queen by Heather B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/in-the-shadow-of-a-queen/) - Book Spotlight Based on the true story of the free-spirited daughter of Queen Victoria. As a young woman, Princess Louise is considered the most beautiful and talented daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. She is also strong-willed and resists following the queen’s rigid rules and strict protocols for a princess. After her father’s untimely
- [Book Spotlight: Praying with the Enemy by Steven T. Collis](https://rachellechristensen.com/praying-with-the-enemy/) - Book Spotlight Based on the true story of an American POW during the Korean War and a North Korean soldier who become unlikely allies united in their shared faith in God during a daring escape to freedom. When pilot Captain Ward Millar is forced to eject over enemy territory in North Korea, the ejection explosion
- [Book Spotlight: The Bachelor and the Bride by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-bachelor-and-the-bride/) - London, 1866 Dr. Barnabus Milligan has always felt called to help people, whether that means setting a broken bone or rescuing the impoverished women of London from their desperate lives on the streets as part of his work with the Dread Penny Society. Three years ago, he helped rescue Gemma Kincaid by secretly marrying her
- [Book Review: My Name Used to Be Muhammad by Jeff Benedict and Tito Momen](https://rachellechristensen.com/my-name-used-to-be-muhammad/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today I want to tell you about a book which has made me so grateful once again that I am an American with so many freedoms! I love learning and I am finding this book to be fascinating! My Name Used to be Muhammad is the true story of Tito Momen--a
- [Book Review: Alma the Younger by H.B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/alma-the-younger/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love this series of books. H.B. Moore definitely makes the Book of Mormon come to life. Her characters have such depth and it gives such insight into the motivations for their lifestyle. I’ve always loved the story of Alma the Younger and now I feel like I understand it even
- [Book Review: Christy by Catherine Marshall](https://rachellechristensen.com/christy/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm so glad I finally read this book! It was excellent because I felt like I stepped back in time and could really experience everything through Christy's eyes. It had all the wonderful things I like in a book--character growth, romance, mystery, educational underpinnings, tragedy and triumph. I love it when
- [Book Review: Love Story by Karen Kingsbury](https://rachellechristensen.com/love-story/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Love Story is the first book I ever read by Karen Kingsbury. I found it at my local library and decided to give it a try. Wow! I read this so fast, just devoured it! The intertwining love stories are so tender, clean, heartfelt, and punctuated with real life troubles and
- [Kindle Fire and $100 Amazon Cash Giveaway](https://rachellechristensen.com/july-2022-giveaway/) - I'm so excited to be a part of this fun giveaway! What better way to celebrate summer than with a new Kindle Fire and some cash to buy books to put on it? All you need to do is enter the rafflecopter HERE and follow the participating authors on Instagram and join their newsletters. This
- [Book Review: Angels Walking by Karen Kingsbury](https://rachellechristensen.com/angels-walking/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I've discovered Karen Kingbury and I LOVED this book! The characters seemed so real to me and their problems felt tangible. I loved the feeling I had while reading this book, the reminder of God in our lives, and that even when things seem at their darkest, we have help from
- [Book Review: Trusting True North by Gina Linko](https://rachellechristensen.com/trusting-true-north/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This middle-grade book is a gem! Meet True North Vincent, a girl who is obsessed with maps because her mother works in map-making. Set during the pandemic, True and her family struggle with being separated from their mother because she is quarantined while traveling for work. Then her father, who works
- [Book Review: Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon by Kate DiCamillo](https://rachellechristensen.com/francine-poulet-ghost-raccoon/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon was a fun and silly read for kids. I read this to my three boys for homeschool. They laughed at the funny descriptions, names, and interesting dreams and occupation of Francine Poulet. We love Mercy Watson and all things related! The storyline of this one
- [Chills & Thrills Mystery/Suspense Event](https://rachellechristensen.com/chills-thrills/) - I am so excited to share the Chills & Thrills Mystery/Suspense Promo with you today! You can get the first book in my Jason Edwards FBI series, Forget What You've Heard, for FREE! There are a few other books you can get for free, and one for .99 cents. Keep in mind, not all of the
- [Book Review: With a Name Like Love by Tess Hilmo](https://rachellechristensen.com/with-a-name-like-love/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Loved this story! So moving and each character tugs at your heartstrings. I loved the time setting and place. I'm going to encourage my daughters to read it next. Here's more about the book: When Ollie's daddy, the Reverend Everlasting Love, pulls their travel trailer into Binder to lead a three-day
- [Book Review: The First Lady of Three Rivers Ranch by Liz Isaacson](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-first-lady/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The First Lady of Three Rivers Ranch was my first introduction to Liz Isaacson's sweet western romances and I'm hooked! It was really fun to read a story set back just a couple decades ago when there were still rotary telephones. It made for an interesting courtship when Heidi and Frank
- [Book Review: The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-memory-keepers-daughter/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I read The Memory Keeper's Daughter as a study of Kim Edward's beautiful metaphors and descriptions. There are several exquisite examples of literary writing. However, the story moved along slowly, very slowly because of all this beautiful writing. It is a tortured story and as such doesn't necessarily have a happy
- [Book Review: Descendant by Nichole Giles](https://rachellechristensen.com/descendant/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Open your eyes to another facet of our world in Descendant and you'll be sucked into an adventure with Abby and Kye that will explore the power of gifts, courage, and love. This story has it all--adventure, romance, and self-discovery. I love Abby's strength and abilities to see things that others
- [Book Review: Beyond the Lavender Fields by Arlem Hawks](https://rachellechristensen.com/beyond-the-lavender-fields-review/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Beyond the Lavender Fields was beautifully written with a love story that develops during the French revolution in 1792. Gilles is a clerk at a local soap factory with dreams of becoming a doctor and a passion for the Jacobin fight against a failing monarchy. Marie-Caroline is a royalist from a
- [Book Spotlight: Beyond the Lavender Fields by Arlem Hawks](https://rachellechristensen.com/beyond-the-lavender-fields/) - Book Spotlight Here's more about the book: 1792, France Rumors of revolution in Paris swirl in Marseille, a bustling port city in southern France. Gilles Etienne, a clerk at the local soap factory, thrives on the news. Committed to the cause of equality, liberty, and brotherhood, he and his friends plan to march to Paris
- [Book Review: The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. King](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-hundredth-queen/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I burned through this book:) The Hundredth Queen was an incredible story with so many twists and turns! King built a world with formidable odds, heroes, and villains. The descriptions are delicious and I loved the reveals with Kalinda as the story unfolded. I read as fast as I could to
- [Book Review: Finding Jack by Melanie Jacobson](https://rachellechristensen.com/finding-jack/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I bought Finding Jack for my teenage daughter. She loved it and let me read it too. It was so much fun! I love Jacobson's talent for snark, sweet romance with a slow burn, and characters with depth, not fluff. Her humor is laugh-out-loud funny and the storyline kept me racing
- [Book Review: Champion's Quest: The Die of Destiny by Frank Cole](https://rachellechristensen.com/champions-quest/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This middle grade book is about 4 kids who get trapped in a role-playing game world. It is packed with adventure, humor, and thrills! I’ll be honest that me and my kids have pretty much no clue when it comes to the RPG world. At first it took us a minute
- [Book Review: Keepsake Christmas Stories: Holiday Favorites As Performed by the Tabernacle Choir](https://rachellechristensen.com/keepsake-christmas-stories/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This collection of stories performed with the Tabernacle Choir is beautiful! Thirteen different beloved stories are included in the book and they are perfect for sharing during Christmastime. Not only are the stories within a keepsake, but the book itself is a wonderful addition to holiday decor. The full-color pictures of
- [Book Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins](https://rachellechristensen.com/ballad-songbirds-snakes/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Incredibly interesting book! I figured that it might end up being a bit sad, because how can you have a happy ending if the book is about the future President Snow? But even with that, I found it intriguing the way that Collins developed Snow's character. This story showed how Snow
- [Hope for Christmas is just 99 cents!](https://rachellechristensen.com/hope-for-christmas-99-2/) - 99 cents sale! Hope for Christmas is just 99 cents through December 7th! If you're wanting to read a book to put you in a holiday mood, pick this one up HERE on all platforms--not just Kindle. Anika hates Christmas, but Carlos might be the man to make her believe in the magic of Christmas
- [Book Review: Up on the Housetop by Bradley McBride](https://rachellechristensen.com/up-on-the-housetop/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Up on the Housetop is a delightful story to get you in the mood for all things Christmas! With humor, spirit, touching memories, and some of my favorite Christmas media mentions, I had to find out how Sam might be cured of his Grinch attitude. I enjoyed the slippery twists and
- [You Win, We Give...and you can give too! ~Giveaway~](https://rachellechristensen.com/you-win-we-give/) - I've teamed up with seven others to sponsor a giveaway. You Win, We Give...and you can give too! Enter the rafflecopter below between November 17th and November 24th (MDT) for your chance to win a $25 gift card, and we will donate to the Team Seas charity. And the best part is, if you're looking
- [Veteran's Day Sale - The Soldier's Bride 99 cents](https://rachellechristensen.com/veterans-day-sale-the-soldiers-bride-99-cents/) - Veteran's Day Sale Surprise! The Soldier's Bride is only 99 cents on all wide platforms (not just Amazon) for a Veteran's Day Sale! You can find your copy HERE for this low price through November 16th. I'm so grateful for all those who serve and sacrifice for freedoms and liberties. Thank you! Follow Rachelle:
- [Book Review: The 13th Day of Christmas by Jason F. Wright](https://rachellechristensen.com/13th-day-of-christmas/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Jason Wright is a talented writer who inspires and enlightens. This story is another great read by Wright and his characters invite you into their lives and traditions. His 13 days with the Traveling Elves are fun and witty and I love how simple the concept is, yet powerful. For me,
- [Book Review: Christmas with the Prophets by Laura F. Willes](https://rachellechristensen.com/christmas-with-the-prophets/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Christmas with the Prophets is absolutely gorgeous--a perfect gift book. The pages are thick, glossy, and filled with beautiful photographs. I love how Laura F. Willes built the format for this book. It studies each prophet of our church giving details on their life including Christmas traditions, childhood Christmas memories, favorite
- [Book Review: The Bristol Park Detective by Ellie Thornton](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-bristol-park-detective/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Fun mix of mystery & romance, nod to Austenland The Bristol Park Detective was so much fun! Elizabeth Shea is a detective and she gets assigned to detail an actress at Regencyland, a romantic role-play adventure for Austen fans. I loved Shea's quirky character and the banter between her and leading
- [Blog Tour: Havenlight](https://rachellechristensen.com/havenlight/) - I love hanging beautiful artwork in my home so I was especially pleased to be introduced to Havenlight art. I selected a piece created by Jenedy Paige called The Gate. The painting features the savior, Jesus Christ, as a shepherd watching over his sheep. I love this image and the message portrayed by the shepherd
- [Book Review: The Feisty One by Cami Checketts](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-feisty-one/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This Billionaire Bride Pact Series is so scrumptious! I love reading clean romance and especially Cami Checketts's because her little dashes of suspense really heighten the tension in the story. The Feisty One was a great love story in that Maryn and Tucker were so diverse with great backgrounds and lots
- [Timeless Romance: Autumn Collection is FREE](https://rachellechristensen.com/free-autumn-collection/) - The Timeless Romance Anthology: Autumn Collection is FREE on Kindle Nov 2 - Nov 6. When you purchase the FREE ebook, the Audible copy is only $1.99! Grab your copy HERE today. Follow Rachelle: {affiliate links are used in this post}
- [Book Review: Missing Okalee by Laura Ojeda Melchor](https://rachellechristensen.com/missing-okalee/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I adore middle grade fiction and Missing Okalee has a coveted spot on my overflowing shelf. The story of Phoebe and her sister Okalee is highly emotional, somewhat heavy, and yet full of poignant thoughts and experiences. I would categorize it as upper middle grade fiction/family drama. After tragedy, Phoebe struggles
- [Book Review: Love and Lavender by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/love-and-lavender/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love the Mayfield Family Romance series! Love and Lavender was extraordinary in that the characters were so different than any I've read before. Josi Kilpack did an excellent job of creating a believable character on the autism spectrum in the 1800s with Duncan Penhale. She did an equally excellent job of creating
- [Nominate for a Swoony Award](https://rachellechristensen.com/nominate-for-a-swoony-award/) - Hawaii Ever After is a 2021 Swoony Awards nominee! The first round of voting starts on December 1st and they'll take the top 10 nominations for each genre to move on to the voting round. Let's get Hawaii Ever After there! You can click "vote for this book" on Goodreads to nominate it HERE or
- [Book Review: The Matchmaker's Lonely Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-matchmakers-lonely-heart/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This Victorian Proper Romance was a delight to read. I found myself chuckling at Amelie Hampton’s hopeless romantic notions and it was fun to watch her perspective change. When she encounters police detective Michael Baker, the twists and turns of mystery and intrigue that Allen is known for enter this love
- [Book Review: Jed and the Junkyard War by Steven Bohls](https://rachellechristensen.com/jed-junkyard-war/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Jed and the Junkyard War was incredible! I read it along with my son and he was so into this story that he kept begging me to read more. When I was busy canning grape juice, he read an entire chapter out loud because he couldn't wait. Bohls does a great
- [Burke Billionaire Romance Collection: Books 1-4 Now Available](https://rachellechristensen.com/burke-billionaire-box-set-now-available/) - New Release The Burke Billionaire Romance Collection (Books 1-4) is NOW AVAILABLE! You can get Hawaiian Masquerade, The Billionaire's Stray Heart, The Refugee's Billionaire, and Hawaii Ever After in just one ebook. This box set is also enrolled in Kindle Unlimited, so be sure to get it and read it there if you're enrolled in
- [Back to School Giveaway 2021](https://rachellechristensen.com/back-to-school-giveaway-2021/) - Giveaway! I'm so excited to be giving away THREE print books and a few school supplies to one lucky US winner! You can enter HERE for your chance to win, or click on the graphic below. I'll be giving away a print copy of Kissing Between the Lines (an Echo Ridge Anthology), Wrong Number, and
- [Book Review: September 12th by H. Bryon Masterson Elementary Students](https://rachellechristensen.com/september-12th/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I picked up September 12th at my kids elementary school Scholastic Book Fair years ago and began flipping through it. After the first couple pages, I was swallowing my tears. After buying the book, I felt a little anxious about reading it to my kids. I thought about what I might say,
- [Book Review: It's Just My Nature! by Carol Tuttle](https://rachellechristensen.com/its-just-my-nature/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle It's Just My Nature! is an excellent book! Her Dressing Your Truth program is amazing! I love Tuttle's Energy Profiling and it's been so interesting to learn more about myself--kind of rediscovering myself. I had no idea how energy profiling worked through the way we dress. I read this book and
- [Book Review: A Child of God by Chantel and Mauli Bonner](https://rachellechristensen.com/a-child-of-god/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I was absolutely delighted with the new picture book, A Child of God by Chantel and Mauli Bonner. The illustrations by Morgan Bissant were so much fun with lots of bright colors and cute details. I read this book to my children and it was especially fun to see their little
- [Best Books to Read List by Rachelle's VIP Readers](https://rachellechristensen.com/best-books-to-read-list-by-rachelles-vip-readers/) - I've created a list of the very best books to read by Rachelle's VIP Readers, you can find out more about this group here: https://rachellechristensen.com/free-book/ I love getting book recommendations from friends who appreciate reading as much as I do. I put a star by any titles that I have read because I can vouch for
- [Book Review: Pickup Games by Marcia Mickelson](https://rachellechristensen.com/pickup-games/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I enjoyed Pickup Games. It was light, funny, and entertaining. The banter between the main characters, Mick and Cara, kept things lively and I read with a smile and a giggle at some of the things they did and said. I love college basketball and so this was a treat to
- [Book Review: Falling for Your Best Friend's Twin by Emma St. Clair](https://rachellechristensen.com/falling-for-your-best-friends-twin/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Falling for Your Best Friend's Twin was so much fun and good medicine for me right now because I really needed a laugh! I love the setup of this story and can't wait to read all of the books in the series. Abby and her roommates are too much fun and
- [Review: Living Scriptures](https://rachellechristensen.com/living-scriptures/) - Thoughts by Rachelle I have become a big fan of streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus because I like the ability to pick and choose and filter content for my family. So when I was offered the chance to experience the new Living Scriptures app streaming service, I jumped at the chance. I am
- [Book Review: The Sharp Edge of a Knife by D.N. Giles](https://rachellechristensen.com/sharp-edge-knife/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Sharp Edge of a Knife has something for everyone--suspense, inspiration, adventure, history, and an amazing look into the importance of family. I've enjoyed reading this story more than once and each time was touched by the range of emotions that Mel Peterson experienced during the scariest time of his life.
- [Book Review: The Canticle Kingdom by Michael Young](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-canticle-kingdom/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The settings in The Canticle Kingdom intrigued me and I enjoyed going back in time to World War II in Germany and then back to the United States. I could tell that Young definitely knows the German language and is familiar with the country and culture. I like how he weaved
- [Book Review: Pieces of Paris by G.G. Vandagriff](https://rachellechristensen.com/pieces-of-paris/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I enjoyed reading Pieces of Paris because it had a dash of mystery, romance, characters facing inner-conflict--all those story elements that kept me turning pages. G.G. Vandagriff has a talent for description and I loved reading about the music and scenery she described in the book. I've played the piano since
- [Get The Refugee's Billionaire for 99 Cents](https://rachellechristensen.com/trb-for-99-cents/) - 99 cents sale I'm so excited to have another story in the Burke Billionaire Romance series! Have you read Hawaii Ever After yet? To celebrate its release, I put The Refugee's Billionaire on sale for a few days for just 99 cents. Be sure to get your copy before the price goes up HERE. A
- [Book Review: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-last-lecture/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love books that inspire me! While reading The Last Lecture, I just kept thinking how amazing Randy Pausch's story is. Randy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and this book is how he decided to make the most of the life he had left. The legacy he left behind for his
- [Book Review: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows](https://rachellechristensen.com/guernsey-literary/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was excellent! I love books that are a work of fiction but convey fact at the same time. I had no idea what it was about and when I started reading I wondered if I'd be able to get into the book because
- [Get Hawaiian Masquerade for 99 cents!](https://rachellechristensen.com/hm-99/) - 99 Cents Deal Have you had a chance to read Hawaii Ever After yet? It's Book 4 in the Burke Billionaire Romance series, and right now, you can read Book 1, Hawaiian Masquerade, for only 99 cents! This is Lexi's story, so get your copy and see what started it all. Get your book HERE
- [Hawaii Ever After is Now Available!](https://rachellechristensen.com/hawaii-ever-after-is-now-available/) - Brand New Burke Billionaire Romance! After a weekend of craziness with trying to get my newest release published, Hawaii Ever After is now available! If you preordered a copy and didn't see my Facebook post or receive my newsletter, just know that you can get your copy HERE. A ballet dancer at the end of
- [Book Review: Dearly Departed by Tristi Pinkston](https://rachellechristensen.com/dearly-departed/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I was so excited to read the latest Secret Sisters mystery. Pinkston is a stellar author and this book was so much fun! I devoured it quickly, laughed at the delightful wit used by these Sister detectives, and enjoyed the page-turning twists in the plotline. I have found it difficult to
- [The Billionaire's Stray Heart is 99 cents!](https://rachellechristensen.com/tbsh-99-cents/) - 99 cents Sale - March 24th - 26th I'm excited to share with you that The Billionaire's Stray Heart is only 99 cents for the next few days! Get your copy of this Burke Billionaire Romance story HERE for this low price until 3/26/2021. Follow Rachelle:
- [Book Review: Wolves, Boys, and Other Things that Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler](https://rachellechristensen.com/wolves-boys/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler was excellent! I will admit that the cover did little to impress me and the title even less. I was confused, wondering if it was some kind of werewolf book--it was not. The voice of KJ, the main character
- [Hawaiian Masquerade is FREE 2/24-2/26](https://rachellechristensen.com/hawaiian-masquerade-free-21/) - Get your book for FREE! When Lexi Burke escaped the remnants of a cold winter in Chicago for the beaches of Kauai, it wasn't a random vacation. She left the hectic pace of Burke Enterprises behind with enough money to retire at age 32, intent on settling into the idyllic existence of island life... until
- [Book Review: Like Dandelion Dust by Karen Kingsbury](https://rachellechristensen.com/like-dandelion-dust/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Karen Kingsbury has an incredible gift of storytelling that makes her books impossible to put down. Love the premise of this because it really makes you think, what would I do? Here's more about the book Karen Kingsbury delivers a powerful new novel about two parents' love for their child and
- [Book Review: Unbroken Connection by Angela Morrison](https://rachellechristensen.com/unbroken-connection/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Unbroken Connection is part of a Young Adult series that's full of the raw teenage angst that occurs over love/forbidden love and friendship with a guy that is a part of every adolescent's dreams and fantasies. Leesie is a straight-laced Mormon girl headed for BYU with her life perfectly planned out and
- [The Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles is only 99 cents!](https://rachellechristensen.com/fbi-chronicles-99/) - My box set, The Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles, is only 99 cents from now through January 16th! This set includes Forget What You've Heard, Forget What You've Seen, and Forget Me Not. You can get your copy HERE. Dive into these three thrilling suspense novels with FBI agent Jason Edwards and uncover the truth behind
- [Book Review: Zikora: A Short Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie](https://rachellechristensen.com/zikora/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I listened to the audio narration of Zikora and followed along with the text in places. I was surprised by how quickly the story sucked me in. Zikora felt so real, with intense feelings. An interesting look into a life divided by Nigerian roots and American nuances. With just a few
- [Book Review: Bloodborne by Gregg Luke](https://rachellechristensen.com/bloodborne/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle From the first page, I was drawn into Erin's story through the intricate details and scene setup. Gregg Luke did a masterful job of keeping my brain ticking as he tantalized me with precise facts and medical elements that made the story come to life. My skin practically itched with the
- [Hope for Christmas is 99 Cents](https://rachellechristensen.com/hope-for-christmas-99/) - Merry Christmas! I'm excited to share a 99 cents sale with you. Hope for Christmas is just 99 cents from today through December 26th. Get your copy HERE or on my new Payhip store HERE and enjoy a sweet holiday romance. Anika Fletcher hates Christmas--its promises of good tidings and hope for the future are
- [Book Review: Cold as Ice by Stephanie Black](https://rachellechristensen.com/cold-as-ice/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Wow! The characters in Cold as Ice are so realistic, creepy, and, intriguing. I read this so fast because I couldn’t put it down. Black did a fantastic job of keeping the plot moving at break-neck speed! Loved the great twist and how she kept me guessing all the way through. Here's
- [Book Review: Christmas from Heaven by Tom Brokaw](https://rachellechristensen.com/christmas-from-heaven/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Christmas from Heaven: The True Story of the Berlin Candy Bomber is unforgettable and what makes this book special is it comes with a DVD featuring the story read by Tom Brokaw and performances by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The paintings are wonderful and I especially love the actual photographs and
- [Merry Christmas Giveaway](https://rachellechristensen.com/merry-christmas-giveaway/) - I'm excited to share a Merry Christmas Giveaway with you today! Fill out this form for your chance to win an ebook of Diamond Rings are Deadly Things and Claire's Christmas Dance. Good luck! Loading…
- [Claire's Christmas Dance is FREE!](https://rachellechristensen.com/claires-christmas-dance-is-free/) - Claire's Christmas Dance is FREE for a limited time! Get your copy of this Victorian Christmas novelette from December 2nd thru December 4th and enjoy a sweet holiday story. The Fielding House Christmas Ball is for everyone, including servants. This Christmas Eve a lady’s maid, Claire Walden, plans to attend for the first time, but
- [Book Review: Bound by C.K. Bryant](https://rachellechristensen.com/bound/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I like the creative use of magic in this book. The characters in Bound pulled me into the story, and by the second chapter I felt emotionally invested in Kira's life and flipped the pages on my Kindle faster and faster to find out what would happen next. C.K. Bryant's writing
- [Autumn Collection is FREE](https://rachellechristensen.com/autumn-collection-is-free/) - The Timeless Romance Anthology: AUTUMN COLLECTION is FREE on Kindle Nov 9th - Nov 13th. When you purchase the FREE e-book, the Audible copy is only $1.99. My book, Silver Cascade Secrets, is part of this set. Follow Rachelle:
- [Book Review: Targets in Ties by Tristi Pinkston](https://rachellechristensen.com/targets-in-ties/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle If you love hilarious whodunits with a side of refried beans while wearing a Panama hat, then Targets in Ties is your next read. Tristi Pinkston has written yet another Secret Sisters Mystery that will have you chuckling and scratching your head to figure out who is the mastermind behind the
- [Now Available: The Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles Box Set](https://rachellechristensen.com/now-available-box-set/) - Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles Box Set (The Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles: Dangerous Secrets Suspense) is now available! Get Forget What You've Heard, Forget What You've See, and Forget Me Not all together in one collection. Dive into these three thrilling suspense novels with FBI agent Jason Edwards and uncover the truth behind twisted secrets, kidnapping,
- [Sweet & Spooky Giveaway 2020](https://rachellechristensen.com/sweet-and-spooky/) - Happy October! I'm excited to be a part of this Sweet & Spooky Giveaway that runs until the end of the month. Stop by and enter for your chance to win an amazing gift card and some books, including my book Forget What You've Heard. I would love to see one of my readers win--good
- [Get Hawaiian Masquerade for FREE](https://rachellechristensen.com/get-hawaiian-masquerade-for-free/) - Hawaiian Masquerade is FREE through tomorrow, September 19th! This is Book 1 in my Burke Billionaire series, so if you haven't read it yet, grab it now and enjoy. When Lexi Burke escaped the remnants of a cold winter in Chicago for the beaches of Kauai, it wasn’t a random vacation. She left the hectic
- [Book Review: Captive Heart by Michele Paige Holmes](https://rachellechristensen.com/captive-heart/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Captive Heart is more of a historical romance and I enjoyed the setting and Emma's fiery spirit. Holmes's writing draws you in and puts you right smack dab in the middle of mining country in the Black Hills. The romantic tension is great and the conclusion was pretty satisfying. Here's more about
- [Book Review: A Captain for Caroline Gray by Julie Wright](https://rachellechristensen.com/captain-for-caroline-gray/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I am a huge fan of Proper Romance and this new book is another winner! Caroline Gray is an intelligent, outspoken young woman who can’t seem to find a husband because the gentlemen of London aren’t interested in a woman with a strong mind. So Caroline is offered an opportunity to
- [Forget What You've Heard is FREE](https://rachellechristensen.com/forget-what-youve-heard-is-free/) - Free Book (September 1st - 4th) I'm so excited to share Book 1 in The Jason Edwards Chronicles with you! Have you read Forget What You've Heard yet? If not, now is your chance to read it for FREE! Give this first book a chance and then continue on with the series. ***NOTE*** This book
- [Book Review: Brass Carriages and Glass Hearts by Nancy Campbell Allen](https://rachellechristensen.com/brass-carriages-glass-hearts/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Is anyone else sick of this coronavirus and quarantine/social distancing? Sometimes I feel like a vampire who has to hide away from the living. If you've been feeling that way you should definitely read Nancy Campbell Allen's latest steampunk Victorian romance. Brass Carriages and Glass Hearts is an incredibly unique spin
- [Large Print Editions](https://rachellechristensen.com/large-print-editions/) - Large Print Editions Looking for Large Print books? Look no more. The following titles are now available in large print. Click HERE or click on each individual title below for links and more information. Diamond Rings are Deadly Things Veils and Vengeance Proposals and Poison Hawaiian Masquerade The Billionaire's Stray Heart How to Fetch a
- [Get Two of My Books for FREE!](https://rachellechristensen.com/get-two-of-my-books-for-free/) - Free Books - Just Pay Shipping and Handling I am so excited about this news! I have an incredible surprise for you today! How would you like to have a free autographed book mailed to you? How would you like 2 FREE books?! Last year I was able to regain publishing rights to my first
- [Romantic Adventures](https://rachellechristensen.com/romantic-adventures/) - Book Promos and Deals This has been a really strange year and it's hard to miss out on all the trips and travel that we had planned. I'm sharing with you a collection of romantic adventures that are waiting to be had through the pages of these books. I hope your find your escape with
- [Summer Escape](https://rachellechristensen.com/summer-escape/) - Book Promos and Deals This is a strange year and it seems like many summer vacations have been canceled or adapted to the pandemic times. Is this true for you? If you're not able to escape on a vacation, I have a couple of sweet romances to share with you that will let you take
- [Blushing Bride](https://rachellechristensen.com/blushing-bride/) - Book Promos and Deals June always feels like a good time for a wedding and I have a clean romance book that delivers just that. This sweet romance is by a Christian fiction author and I think my fans will really enjoy it. Read it and let me know what you think! She needs to
- [Escape with a Sweet Romance](https://rachellechristensen.com/escape-with-a-sweet-romance/) - Book Promos and Deals Are you ready to take a vacation but you're stuck at home this summer? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books that will sweep you off to delightful locations. These sweet romances are available for free for Kindle Unlimited Readers for
- [Book Review: Count Down to Love by Julie N. Ford](https://rachellechristensen.com/count-down-to-love/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Count Down to Love was an excellent read. I read this spin off of the popular reality show, The Bachelor, in just a couple days. Julie Ford's protagonist--Kelly Grace has a no-nonsense attitude that made for some fun interactions and her wounded heart had me rooting for her to find Mr.
- [A Sweet Taste of Summer](https://rachellechristensen.com/a-sweet-taste-of-summer/) - Book Promos and Deals It feels like summer is in full swing. Is it the same where you live? There's nothing better than taking some time to cool off and escape in the pages of a clean and wholesome romance and I have just the book to share with you today. This sweet romance takes
- [Book Review: Meatless Meals for Meat Eaters by Miriam Barton](https://rachellechristensen.com/meatless-meals/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm also not a huge meat fan--I've often said I could be a vegetarian if I knew how. But the thing is--Barton's cookbook isn't about trying to get people to be a vegetarian, rather it is about teaching people healthy eating skills and giving them a
- [Ready for Summer](https://rachellechristensen.com/ready-for-summer/) - Book Promos and Deals Are you ready for summer? In some ways, it feels like summer got an early start this year and this probably won't be a typical summer. Regardless of plans, it's always a good time to indulge in a clean and wholesome story and I have a collection of three books by
- [Book Review: Toby Gold and the Secret Fortune by Craig R. Everett](https://rachellechristensen.com/toby-gold-secret-fortune/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle "Money is the most dangerous magic." I love that tagline and I think Toby Gold and the Secret Fortune is an excellent find for the middle-grade readers in your family. Everett has a great voice and I found myself laughing at the funny things his characters say, like, "Rat snacks!" There
- [Forget Me Not is NOW Available!](https://rachellechristensen.com/forget-me-not-is-now-available/) - New Release Hooray for release day! I’m so excited to present book #3 in the Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles today! This series has been so much fun and this book has another intense surprise for readers. This book was originally published under the title of River Whispers. I have edited and revised it and given
- [Springtime Reads](https://rachellechristensen.com/springtime-reads/) - Book Promos and Deals What a fun week! It was May the 4th Be With You (Star Wars Day) on Monday and then Cinco de Mayo on Taco Tuesday. And today I have some special clean and wholesome books to share that would make a perfect Mother's Day gift for any mom out there (hint,
- [Stress Relief](https://rachellechristensen.com/stress-relief/) - Book Promos and Deals Reading clean and wholesome books is always a great stress relief for me. How about for you? I love finding new sweet romances by my favorite authors and Lucy McConnell has a brand new story that I'm looking forward to. His Secret Baby by Anne-Marie Meyer and Lucy McConnell I came
- [Book Review: Glass Slippers, Ever After, and Me by Julie Wright](https://rachellechristensen.com/glass-slippers-and-me/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I LOVED Glass Slippers, Ever After, and Me! This clean, contemporary romance had the perfect infusion of romance, wit, and wisdom. Wright made me fall in love with the characters of Charlotte (Lettie) and Anders. I enjoyed reading about Lettie and her dreams of becoming a published author. I loved how
- [Preorder Forget Me Not!](https://rachellechristensen.com/preorder-forget-me-not/) - Forget Me Not is a companion novel in the Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles. This third book is a standalone suspense and can be read without reading the other books in the series. It will be available on May 12, 2020 and you can preorder your copy HERE. ***NOTE*** This book was originally published under the
- [Book Review: Under Oath by Margaret McLean](https://rachellechristensen.com/under-oath/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle If you're a fan of John Grisham novels, then you need to take note of the sophomore efforts of author Margaret McLean. Under Oath is the thrilling story of young prosecutor, Annie Fitzgerald and a high profile murder case with trial law scenes at their best. I felt like I was
- [Book Review: Daughters of Jared by HB Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/daughters-of-jared/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love reading a good book that keeps me thinking about the characters long after the book is shut. Daughters of Jared by H.B. Moore (AKA Heather B. Moore) is masterfully written. She pulled me into the pages of this ancient story and brought the scriptures to life. Daughters of
- [Book Review: Surrender by Elana Johnson](https://rachellechristensen.com/surrender/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I really enjoyed this read. Elana Johnson has some super cool tech inventions in her book which rides the line of science fiction IMO. In Surrender we meet Raine and Gunner and get to learn their part in the resistance against the total mind-numbing control of the government. I have to
- [Book Review: Running Into the Wind by Paul Gustavson](https://rachellechristensen.com/running-into-wind/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Within the first few pages of Running Into the Wind, I found something to apply to my life and my family. We're talking life-changing, people! Paul Gustavson created a system called the 5 Smooth Stones and in the book, co-author Alyson Von Feldt talks about her own family. She referenced Smooth
- [Book Review: The Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Anderson](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-reluctant-bachelorette/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Rachael Anderson has written another great contemporary romance. I like her fresh writing style. Her characters pull you in and make you root for them. She has a knack for making you laugh and sigh on the same page. I was lucky enough to read The Reluctant Bachelorette. Here's more about
- [Book Review: Smarter Than a Monster by Brandon Mull](https://rachellechristensen.com/smarter-than-a-monster/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Smarter Than a Monster is awesome! If you don't believe me, you can ask my 5 year old who has insisted that I read this book every night for the past 3 weeks. Yep, 3 weeks guys, that is a long time and he still loves it! That is also a
- [Book Review: Summer Fit Learning](https://rachellechristensen.com/summer-fit-learning/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I'm thrilled to tell you about a fantastic series of workbooks from Summer Fit Learning. I received a review copy of the Kindergarten/First Grade level and the 3rd/4th Grade level workbooks. These books couldn't have come at a better time as I wanted something to keep my kids busy. My son
- [Seek and Find: Book of Mormon Stories by Jason Pruett](https://rachellechristensen.com/seek-and-find/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: Today I'm sharing information about a new picture book for members of my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Seek & Find Book of Mormon Stories by Jason Pruett. This is a fun new book for kids reminiscent of the old Where's Waldo type books that I
- [Book Review: Motherhood Matters by Connie E. Sokol](https://rachellechristensen.com/motherhood-matters/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Connie Sokol is an amazing woman. I definitely trust her judgement when it comes to motherhood--seven children aside--Connie Sokol won me over with her most recent book Faithful, Fit, and Fabulous. I was thrilled to get this darling little book full of insights and uplifting information for mothers. Motherhood Matters would
- [Book Review: Authentic Happiness in Seven Emails by Javy W. Galindo](https://rachellechristensen.com/authentic-happiness/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I'm happy I took a chance on Authentic Happiness in Seven Emails because it was an excellent reminder of so many wonderful concepts I studied in my own college experience to graduate in psychology. The book is written from the perspective of psychology professor Dr. Wong writing emails to a woman
- [Book Review: The Recipe Hacker by Diana Keuilian](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-recipe-hacker/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Here's a new cookbook that is perfect for many people today struggling with allergies to food. The Recipe Hacker: Comfort Foods without Soy, Dairy, Cane Sugar, Gluten, and Grain is a cookbook by Diana Keuilian and she has shared her expert hacking skills with us and I'm so grateful! I am
- [Book Review: This is Jesus by J. Kirk Richards](https://rachellechristensen.com/this-is-jesus/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Here's another gift book just in time for Easter. This is Jesus contains the scriptural account of Jesus Christ's life and teaching, his crucifixion and resurrection. The passages of scripture accompany J. Kirk Richards inspiring and unique paintings. If you're looking for the perfect something to give, you might check out
- [Book Review: Powerful Perennials by Nedra Secrist](https://rachellechristensen.com/powerful-perennials/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love gardening and I think that mostly comes from my fabulous mother who has always kept a beautiful garden and yard. My mother was always full of cool shed ideas to store my tools, keeping the garden alive! My flowerbeds are always in need of weeding but perennial flowers are
- [Book Review: Keep It Real and Grab a Plunger by Julie K. Nelson](https://rachellechristensen.com/keep-it-real/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle As a mother of five kids, this book, Keep it Real and Grab a Plunger, definitely looked enticing and I'm so glad that I got the chance to read it. I liked the format of this book because it was easy to read in chunks here and there in between diaper
- [Book Review: Strangling Your Husband is Not an Option by Merrilee Boyack](https://rachellechristensen.com/strangling-your-husband/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I just finished reading, Strangling Your Husband is Not an Option for the second time and I will most definitely read it again. Now don't run for cover husbands and wives, this is an excellent book on improving your marriage and the only other options to strangling Merrilee Browne Boyack provides
- [Book Review: Preparedness Principles by Barbara Salsbury](https://rachellechristensen.com/preparedness-principles-salsbury/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Preparedness Principles is touted as the complete personal preparedness resource guide for any emergency situation. At 355 pages, I haven’t read the whole thing, but I really love the wonderful index with hundreds of topics you can look up at a glance. There is SO much information in this book that
- [Book Review: You've Got This by Various Authors](https://rachellechristensen.com/youve-got-this/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle You've Got This: How to Look Up When Life Has You Down was compiled by Elise Hahl and is filled with stories and anecdotes about all facets of life by a lineup of incredible people. This book was written by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints
- [Book Review: The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis](https://rachellechristensen.com/watsons-go-birmingham/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Man, I just love the Weird Watson’s! You’ll have to read the book to find out why they’re called the Weird Watson’s. The award winning, The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis is a laugh out loud book that is hard to keep to yourself. It was
- [Book Review: Dragonwatch by Brandon Mull](https://rachellechristensen.com/dragonwatch-brandon-mull/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle At the Christensen home, we're huge fans of Brandon Mull and his Fablehaven series. I'm currently reading the Fablehaven series to my eight-year-old son and this will mark the third time I've read it. I read the entire series once myself, then part of it to my daughters, and now to
- [Book Review: Fablehaven Book of Imagination by Brandon Mull](https://rachellechristensen.com/fablehaven-book-imagination/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Have you read the Fablehaven series? No, okay, we'll pause and take a deep breath while you go check them out NOW! Okay, but seriously, I LOVE this series. My kids LOVE this series. There are 5 books to be devoured and now, Brandon Mull has created an interactive book with
- [Book Review: Potion Masters, The Eternity Elixir by Frank Cole](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-eternity-elixir/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I was delighted to read the first book in a new series by Frank Cole--Potions Master, The Eternity Elixir. This middle-grade reader is packed with adventure, incredible inventions, and an awesome magic system that is all about potions! I loved the interaction between Gordy and his parents and also his friends.
- [Book Review: The Milkman's Son by Randy Lindsay](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-milkmans-son/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I was intrigued by this title, The Milkman's Son, and decided to depart from my regular reading fare to try out this new memoir. I'm glad I did. Randy Lindsay weaves an interesting and sometimes shocking story of how he discovered that he was indeed the milkman's son, in a manner
- [Book Review: Angels: Agents of Light, Love, and Power by Donald W. Parry](https://rachellechristensen.com/angels-agents-of-light/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today I'd like to share my review on a different sort of book than I usually feature on my blog. I chose to read Angels, Agents of Light, Love, and Power because I've been going through some extremely stressful stuff in my life both emotional and physical. I read a little
- [Book Review: Mormon Mama Italian Cookbook by Shannon M. Smurthwaite](https://rachellechristensen.com/mormon-mama-italian/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today's feature is absolutely beautiful and full of delicious potential! I love cookbooks and trying new recipes so when I saw Shannon Smurthwaite's Mormon Mama Italian Cookbook, I couldn't wait to review it. Packed with great full-color pictures and irresistible recipes, this cookbook would love to meet your kitchen! I loved
- [Book Review: Coloring Bunnies by Niya C. Sisk](https://rachellechristensen.com/coloring-bunnies/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today I'm excited to share a different kind of book review--a coloring book--just in time for Easter! And Coloring Bunnies is for adults who like to color as well as older kids who want more of a challenge. Did you know that coloring is highly beneficial for all ages? It is,
- [Book Review: Consider the Blessings by Thomas S. Monson](https://rachellechristensen.com/consider-the-blessings/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love this inspirational book! I love that I have heard several of the stories in the past and had nearly forgotten them but now I get to enjoy them with renewed appreciation. I love that there are many new stories that I've never heard before and reading them warms my
- [Book Review: 12 Gifts for Christ by Merrilee Boyack](https://rachellechristensen.com/gifts-for-christ/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I know I'm not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I have a soft spot for James Christensen's artwork--lovely! I also have a soft spot for Merrilee Boyack's wonderfully inspiring writing style. 12 Gifts for Christ is another winner with its simple format that teaches and ignites a
- [Book Review: Power to Become by David A. Bednar](https://rachellechristensen.com/power-to-become/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I'm currently reading Power to Become and I have to say, I'm so grateful for the knowledge and wisdom that David A. Bednar has and shares within his books. I like to have a morning devotional where I study my scriptures, books, magazines, and other supplements that teach of Jesus Christ.
- [Book Review: Focused by Noelle Pikus Pace](https://rachellechristensen.com/focused/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: This book was an incredible read! I loved the format that Pikus-Pace wrote in. She includes personal stories, experiences, motivational poems, scriptures, and anecdotes about life and how we can stay the course and achieve our goals. Focused: Keeping your life on track, one choice at a time is a book
- [Book Review: The Sounds of Christmas by Pam Griffin](https://rachellechristensen.com/sounds-of-christmas/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love this time of year when we're approaching Thanksgiving. This is the time of year when my family hauls out all of our Christmas CDs and begins celebrating our favorite Christmas carols. Have you ever wondered about the history of your favorite carols, such as Silent Night, Joy to the
- [Self-Quarantine Books](https://rachellechristensen.com/self-quarantine-books/) - Book Promos and Deals Are you under self-quarantine or a tighter lock down where you live? I'm choosing to find the positive in a situation that I can't control and reading some clean and wholesome books is something that helps me escape and survive. I hope you enjoy these sweet romances and find the escape
- [Forget What You've Seen is Now Available](https://rachellechristensen.com/forget-what-youve-seen-now-available/) - Today is another book birthday that is a blast from the past! Forget What You’ve Seen was originally published under the title, Caller ID. This book is #2 in the Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles and it continues the story of Jason from book #1 Forget What You’ve Heard. Get your copy HERE! Even if she
- [A Fast and a Preorder](https://rachellechristensen.com/a-fast-and-a-preorder/) - Book Promos and Deals I'm participating in a worldwide fast tomorrow on Good Friday. I'd like to invite you to pray and fast with me as we plea for relief from covid-19. I am excited for Easter Sunday this weekend and I hope that wherever you are in the world and whatever your beliefs may
- [Forget What You've Seen is Now Available for Preorder](https://rachellechristensen.com/forget-what-youve-seen-preorder/) - Preorder Forget What You've Seen ***NOTE*** This book was originally published under the title, Caller ID. The author has revised and updated the book and added a new cover and title to reflect these changes. Even if she escapes her captors, something much more dangerous lies ahead. When twenty-three-year-old Courtney Beckham, the privileged daughter of a
- [Are You Surviving?](https://rachellechristensen.com/are-you-surviving/) - Book Promos and Deals Hello, friends! Are you surviving? How is the quarantine and social distancing going for you? I know a lot of moms are in the midst of trying to teach their kids from home, which can make for less reading time. I hope you're all able to carve out a few minutes
- [Book Review: Pingo and the Playground Bully by Brandon Mull](https://rachellechristensen.com/pingo-playground-bully/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle My kids loved Pingo and the Playground Bully. You know what? I loved it too, because there are several books out about bullying, but Brandon Mull put a new spin on this age-old problem. PINGO helps even very young kids see how important it is to recognize talents and abilities in
- [Book Review: After Hello by Lisa Mangum](https://rachellechristensen.com/after-hello/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle After Hello is a great book by Lisa Mangum. This is a unique kind of story, taking place during one day, as Sara and Sam make several connections with interesting people and learn important things about themselves. Mangum's writing is flawless and beautiful. I love the intricate details Mangum gives her
- [Spring Break Reads](https://rachellechristensen.com/spring-break-reads/) - Book Promos and Deals Has your Spring Break been canceled? Did you have plans? If you want to escape in a book, I have a few clean and wholesome reads to share with you today. They said everything would be okay. Too Deep (Mondello Beach Mystery Book 2) by Rimmy London But watching Givanni as
- [Quarantine Reads](https://rachellechristensen.com/quarantine-reads/) - Books Promos and Deals What a week! Things have changed a lot in the last few days. I hope you're all able to find the food and supplies that you need to sustain your family for awhile. Having to stay home means more reading time, right? If you're looking for a clean and wholesome romance,
- [Escape COVID-19](https://rachellechristensen.com/covid-19-escapes/) - Book Promos and Deals It's hard to believe how crazy the world is right now. What are things like where you live? With all of the uncertainty, social distancing, and stress, it's the perfect time for a little self-care. I have a couple of sweet and clean romances to share with you that will hopefully
- [March Madness](https://rachellechristensen.com/march-madness/) - Book Promos and Deals March Madness is right around the corner and it seems like the book deals and releases for clean and wholesome romance are popping up like mad too. I hope you enjoy these sweet romances that I have to share with you today. You never forget your first kiss... The Right Time
- [Book Review: Run by JoLyn Brown](https://rachellechristensen.com/run/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: JoLyn Brown captures the angst of teenagers well in this young adult book, Run. Morgan is a sixteen-year-old girl who has just discovered a love of running. She has a lot of issues with her over-bearing mother and absentee father. When Morgan is left with her six boy cousins for the
- [Book Review: Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw](https://rachellechristensen.com/mara-daughter-nile/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Would you like to take a tour of ancient Egypt during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut? Take a walk down the streets through the eyes of a slave girl and enter the pyramids to see how royalty lived in this excellent book, Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw.
- [Book Review: Elantris by Brandon Sanderson](https://rachellechristensen.com/elantris-brandon-sanderson/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Elantris is a 5-star book and was the debut book by now famous author, Brandon Sanderson. I was privileged enough to purchase this book at the Children’s Writer’s and Illustrator’s BYU Writer’s Conference and to have it signed by Sanderson--a first edition hardcover! The story of Elantris is incredible with layer
- [Book Review: The Santa Letters by Stacy Gooch-Anderson](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-santa-letters/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This is a beautiful story about life, love, and enjoying our blessings. I enjoyed the emotion of the story and the window it provided into those who struggle with grief. Once you read the book, I'm pretty sure you'll agree that The Santa Letters are a great idea and I think
- [Book Spotlight: Catherine's Intrigue by Paige Edwards](https://rachellechristensen.com/catherines-intrigue/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Talented new author Paige Edwards has created an exciting world of high society, complete with dark secrets, budding romance, and heartbreaking decisions that will keep every reader turning the pages of Catherine's Intrigue. Here's more about the book: To fulfill her mother's last request, twenty-four-year-old historic design specialist Catherine Pressley-Coombes
- [Book Review: Sheep's Clothing by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/sheeps-clothing/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love books—that’s pretty obvious and because of this adoration, I have burgeoning bookshelves. I tend to categorize my books by those I could never part with, those I want to read again, books which contain lessons for my kids, etc. Any excuse I can come up with to tell my
- [Book Review: Ruby's Secret by Heather B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/rubys-secret/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm a fan of Heather Moore's books and novellas. I've read almost all of them and appreciate her writing style more with each story I've read. She has been busy lately! Ruby's Secret is part of a fantastic collection of stories in the Newport Ladies Book Club. Four stellar authors worked
- [Book Review: Victoria's Promise by Julie Wright](https://rachellechristensen.com/victorias-promise/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Victoria's Promise is a contemporary Christian fiction, but it's also a beautiful romantic comedy that is sure to delight any fan of clean and wholesome romance. It's a Bachelor romance! If you're a fan of The Bachelor, or even The Bachelorette, you'll enjoy this clean read. Julie Wright is an excellent
- [Book Review: Cassie's Cowboy Crave by Kimberly Krey](https://rachellechristensen.com/cassies-cowboy-crave/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I'm happy to share a book with you today that is a delightful western romance: Cassie's Cowboy Crave: Witness Protection - Rancher Style: Shane's Story (#3) (Sweet Montana Bride Series). This book falls outside of my normal reading list because I tend to shy away from straight romances mostly because I
- [Book Review: The Wife Maker (The Husband Maker Book 3) by Karey White](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-wife-maker/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I was so excited to read the final installment in Karey White's excellent contemporary romance series. The Wife Maker features the ending of Charlotte and Angus's story and it was a fun read just like the previous books in the series. If you haven't read The Husband Maker or The Match
- [Book Review: Kisses in the Rain by Krista Lynne Jensen](https://rachellechristensen.com/kisses-in-rain/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love it when I meet new authors! And even more when I get to introduce great reads to you! I actually met Krista Jensen several years ago but this is the first book of hers I've read and I have to say, it was fantastic! What a great story, with
- [Book Review: Broken Things to Mend by Karey White](https://rachellechristensen.com/broken-things-mend/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I loved Broken Things to Mend! The romance was sweet and full of tender moments that made me smile. Celia is a broken character, skittish as a mouse around Silas, and the romantic tension Karey White wove through this story made it a quick read. It was fun to read about
- [Book Review: Not Always Happenstance by Rachael Anderson](https://rachellechristensen.com/not-always-happenstance/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I just love it when I find a collection of books to love! The Power of the Matchmaker series is delivering everything I hoped for. Each novel stands alone and each story features the interesting matchmaker, Pearl. Not Always Happenstance was beautiful. I loved Lani's personality and how much she loved
- [Book Review: Caribbean Crossroads by Connie E. Sokol](https://rachellechristensen.com/caribbean-crossroads/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Caribbean Crossroads a fabulous summer romance read that I'd recommend when you need a good dose of romance! Let me tell you why I liked this book! First off, I like my romance novels to have something going on--more than just girl meets guy and rides off into the sunset. Sure
- [Book Review: The Dating Experiment by Elodia Strain](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-dating-experiment/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I loved this absolutely delightful romantic comedy by Elodia Strain. This clean read was exactly what I needed! The Dating Experiment is one you definitely want to read soon so you can laugh, snort, giggle, sigh, maybe tear up a little, and just feel really great from a good read! Something
- [Book Review: Lies Jane Austen Told Me by Julie Wright](https://rachellechristensen.com/lies-jane-austen/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Who doesn't love Jane Austen? I am a huge fan of Austen and contemporary romance and this new book by Julie Wright manages to cover both of those points. Lies Jane Austen Told Me captured my attention and my heart. This sweet love story was so fun to read! I love
- [Book Review Lakeshire Park by Megan Walker](https://rachellechristensen.com/lakeshire-park/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I am a huge fan of the Proper Romance line of books and I’ve read almost all of them. I LOVED Lakeshire Park! It drew me in from the first pages and I couldn’t read fast enough to learn the fate of Amelia’s heart, her family’s future, and what would become
- [Book Review: Esther the Queen by H.B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/esther-the-queen/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm betting that most of you have heard the story of Esther from the Bible--a recounting of a woman with extraordinary faith and courage. Now I'd like to invite you to delve into the story deeper than you could ever imagine. Heather has an incredible work ethic when it comes to
- [Book Review: The Lady and The Highwayman by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/lady-and-highwayman/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I'm a huge fan of Sarah Eden's books. The Lady and the Highwayman was an absolute delight because it was a little different then most of Sarah's books. I loved the mystery, adventure and of course the romance. The Victorian setting shows off Eden's thorough research and talent in bringing history
- [Book Review: A Song for the Stars by Ilima Todd](https://rachellechristensen.com/song-for-stars/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle A unique clean and wholesome romance... Anyone who enjoyed the Disney movie Moana needs to read A Song for the Stars. I was so interested in the setting of ancient Hawaii and the traditions of the people who live there. It was especially fun to read about the author's ancestors and
- [Book Review: Just Ella by Annette K. Larsen](https://rachellechristensen.com/just-ella/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I read Just Ella because it was recommended from a reader I trust and I'm so glad I took a chance on new-to-me author, Annette K. Larsen. She has woven a timeless tale into something new with a romance that grabs you and doesn't let go until the well-earned happy ending.
- [Book Review: Daisies and Devotion by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/daisies-and-devotion/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: I was really excited to read another book from the Mayfield family series by Josi Kilpack. I am really enjoying the Proper Romance novels and this one fit the bill perfectly. The characters of Timothy Mayfield and Maryann Morrington are so much fun because they are great friends who can't see
- [Book Review: Heart of the Ocean by Heather B. Moore](https://rachellechristensen.com/heart-of-the-ocean/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I loved the setting of the 1840s mixed with the Puritan town of Maybrook in this wonderful story, Heart of the Ocean. Eliza's character is genuine, strong, yet careful. I enjoyed the mystery in this historical romance and Heather B. Moore kept me guessing throughout with the whisperings of ghosts, murders,
- [Book Review: Healing Hearts by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/healing-hearts/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This Proper Romance is a beautiful historical romance set in beloved Savage Wells. If you enjoyed The Sheriffs of Savage Wells, you'll love this one. Healing Hearts was such a gift to read because it reminded me all over again why I love reading--to escape, to relax, to enjoy the talent
- [Book Review: Hope Springs by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/hope-springs/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I loved the first book of the series, Longing For Home. You can find my book review HERE. I couldn't wait to read the next part of Katie's story. As I've mentioned, I'm a fan of Sarah Eden's writing style--she is very talented. This book doesn't disappoint! The struggle Katie faces
- [Book Review: A Generation Rising (Fire and Steel Book 1) by Gerald N. Lund](https://rachellechristensen.com/a-generation-rising/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This book is well-researched and full of incredible facts from the time of the first World War. The storyline is indicative of Lund's talents as he creates characters that we are compelled to care for. That said, I need to warn you that this book is the epitome of historical fiction.
- [Book Review: Beauty and the Clockwork Beast by Nancy Campbell Allen](https://rachellechristensen.com/beauty-clockwork-beast/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle When I first started reading Beauty and the Clockwork Beast, it took me a minute to find my footing as I realized that maybe I didn't know steampunk very well. In essence, this book takes place in London, long ago but the steampunk part is that people have access to electricity
- [Book Review: Illuminations of the Heart by Joyce DiPastena](https://rachellechristensen.com/illuminations-of-heart/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I love doing book reviews especially because I often get a free book! Read on to find out another reason why I love doing book reviews--this one has to do with a free book for a lucky reader! When I received Joyce DiPastena’s book, Illuminations of the Heart, in the mail
- [Book Review: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell](https://rachellechristensen.com/gone-with-wind/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I've mentioned before that I love reading and I like to review books regularly. I think that reading and discussing books is a wonderful way to network with others. You can learn a lot about a person by the books they read and what they think of them. It's a wonderful
- [Book Review: Spires of Stone by Annette Lyon](https://rachellechristensen.com/spires-of-stone/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Spires of Stone by Annette Lyon had such great romantic tension that I even dreamt about it. If you would like a great story, full of history, romance, humor, and more, then I think you should read this book. Really, it was killing me when I had to stop reading and
- [Book Review: The Vicar's Daughter by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-vicars-daughter/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I LOVED The Vicar's Daughter! I loved the character of Cassie--her vibrant personality that got her into so much trouble when she was only trying to help her very shy sister Lenora to find a husband in Evan. The twist right at the beginning of the story is that Cassie starts
- [Book Review: Havencross by Julie Daines](https://rachellechristensen.com/havencross-julie-daines/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I absolutely loved Havencross! The writing was incredible with the setting so real, I felt like I'd been pulled back in time to Cornwall, England. The main character, Elaine has essentially been banished from London society because of a scandal with her father. I found it interesting how each person dealt
- [Book Review: Romancing Daphne by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/romancing-daphne/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle This is an excellent read, as expected for any of Sarah Eden's novels. I absolutely loved reading more about the Lancaster family in this sister novel to the many English sisters named after Greek Myth characters. Romancing Daphne is the story of Daphne Lancaster, the timid, quiet sister who has so
- [Forget What You've Heard is NOW Available!](https://rachellechristensen.com/forget-what-youve-heard-is-now-available/) - My new suspense, Forget What You've Heard, is Book 1 in the Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles Suspense series and I just know you're going to love it! It's now available and you can find your copy HERE. ***NOTE*** This book was originally published under the title, Wrong Number. The author has revised and updated the
- [Sweet Romance Collection](https://rachellechristensen.com/sweet-romance-collection/) - Book Promos and Deals I've decided that to finish out this winter season, I'd love a little more snow, but a lot less wind! I have a sweet and clean romance collection to share with you today. I hope you have time to enjoy a little reading this weekend. What happens when opposites attract? A
- [In Like a Lion](https://rachellechristensen.com/in-like-a-lion/) - Book Promos and Deals Winter is winding down, although it sure doesn't feel like it in my neck of the woods with all the snow and wind. I've decided that any season is a good one for reading great clean and wholesome books and I have a few to share with you today, along with
- [Celebrate Love](https://rachellechristensen.com/celebrate-love/) - Book Promos and Deals It's February and that means it's the perfect reason to celebrate love! I love reading and clean and wholesome romance and what better month to grab as many as possible than now? I hope you enjoy these sweet romances and get in the spirit of love. A florist, a builder, and
- [January Joys](https://rachellechristensen.com/january-joys/) - Book Promos and Deals Does January feel like it lasts forever for anyone else? It's always nice to have a new, fresh start and I recently saw a meme that about sums it up. I have some really fun clean romances to share with you today and I hope you have a chance to hunker
- [Snow for Days](https://rachellechristensen.com/snow-for-days/) - Book Promos and Deals I'm excited to announce the winners of my birthday giveaway! A big congratulations to Amelia, who won the signed copy of River Whispers, and to Martha, who won the $20 Amazon gift card. They have both been contacted by email. I also wanted to thank you for all of the beautiful
- [Happy Birthday to Me - Gift and Giveaway!](https://rachellechristensen.com/happy-birthday-2020/) - Today is my birthday and I wanted to share with you the gift of a book and the chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card (worldwide) and a signed print copy of River Whispers (US residents only). Just keep scrolling down for your chance to enter. My book, Hawaiian Masquerade, is just 99 cents
- [Cold Days, Warm Hearts](https://rachellechristensen.com/cold-days-warm-hearts/) - Book Promos and Deals Hello, Friends! These winter days sure are cold, but I have a clean romance box set to share with you that is sure to warm your heart. Are you like me and can't get to all the books you want to during the holidays? With a long weekend coming up, this
- [Baby, It's Cold Outside](https://rachellechristensen.com/baby-its-cold-outside/) - Book Promos and Deals Brrr! It sure is cold out there, but that's what winter is all about. I have some great clean and wholesome romances to warm your heart or for you to read with a mug of hot chocolate and a fuzzy blankets while you sit by the fire. A single father hiding
- [After Christmas Reads](https://rachellechristensen.com/after-christmas-reads/) - Book Promos and Deals Happy Holidays! I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and had a great time with family and loved ones. I also hope you found a few minutes to get some reading time in, but just in case you didn't, I have a few clean reads and sweet romances to
- ['Tis the Season](https://rachellechristensen.com/tis-the-season/) - Book Deals and Promos It's the last weekend before Christmas and there's no better time than now to enjoy some clean and wholesome romances. I also wanted to share that Hope for Christmas is now available in paperback--just in time for Christmas! 'Tis the Season for lots of reading! Hope for Christmas is NOW available
- [Holly Jolly Christmas](https://rachellechristensen.com/holly-jolly-christmas/) - Book Promos and Deals It's hard to believe that Christmas is just a week away! I have some great new clean and wholesome romance books to share with you to warm your heart this holiday season. These sweet romances would also make great gifts for the book lover in your life. I also wanted to
- [Christmas Romances](https://rachellechristensen.com/christmas-romances/) - I wanted to share a fun Christmas song with you. I love listening to Christmas music while decorating the tree and this one always makes me smile. Is 'zat you Santa Claus? by Louis Armstrong is a fun one and you can listen to it below. I have some fun clean romances for you to
- [Live All In - Hilary Weeks with a Giveaway!](https://rachellechristensen.com/live-all-in/) - Today I want to help spread the word about an impactful and uplifting music subscription for musician Hilary Weeks. Be sure to scroll down and enter the great giveaway! But first...here's what members are saying: "I have immensely enjoyed being a subscriber to Live All In! I love it!" - Debbie "Thank you, thank you
- [Fake Fiance Christmas](https://rachellechristensen.com/fake-fiance-christmas/) - Book Promos and Deals The Christmas season is in full swing and it's always fun to take a few minutes to cozy up with a clean and wholesome romance. I have some sweet reads to share with you today that are a part of this new Christmas Fake Fiance Romance series! Grab your copy of
- [Claire's Christmas Dance is 99 Cents!](https://rachellechristensen.com/claires-christmas-dance-99-cents/) - I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, if you celebrate it. I'm excited to share with you that my clean romance, Claire's Christmas Dance, is just 99 cents from now thru December 7th! This is a novelette, so it's perfect to squeeze in with all the busy Christmas activities. I hope you enjoy this
- [Book Review: Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson](https://rachellechristensen.com/edenbrooke/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I absolutely loved this book. Julianne Donaldson incorporated the perfect mix of humor, intrigue, and romance to weave this tale set in the regency era (think Jane Austen). The story is fresh, the characters are beautifully written and I love Marianne Daventry's personality. The hero has great depth and is so
- [Book Review: Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson](https://rachellechristensen.com/blackmoore/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I have a funny story about this particular review. My mom came to take care of my kids and while she was here, she saw my copy of Blackmoore and snagged it. I had lent her Edenbrooke which she absolutely loved and shared with all my relatives. When I arrived home,
- [Book Review: Rocky Road by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/rocky-road/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle: Rocky Road is one more delicious read you won't want to pass up! Sadie refuses to investigate the disappearance of a doctor in this book, but suddenly finds herself thrust into the investigation. I liked how she has new opportunities to investigate with law enforcement and how Kilpack keeps you guessing
- [A Time to Give Thanks](https://rachellechristensen.com/a-time-to-give-thanks/) - Book Promos and Deals: Thanksgiving is right around the corner and it's that time of year when we give thanks for our many blessings. To show my gratitude for my readers, I'm offering Hope for Christmas for FREE, now through November 22nd. Be sure to grab your copy of this clean romance HERE! Hope for
- [Hope for Christmas is FREE](https://rachellechristensen.com/hope-for-christmas-is-free/) - The Christmas season is quickly approaching, but first we have Thanksgiving, which is a time to be grateful. I'm so thankful for my readers and friends and would like to show that gratitude by offering my clean and wholesome Christmas story, Hope for Christmas, for FREE! Get your copy for free HERE until November 22nd
- [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://rachellechristensen.com/happy-thanksgiving-2019/) - Book Promos and Deals: There's not much that brings the Christmas spirit than a good clean and wholesome romance! I have several clean reads to share with you today and I hope you can find some time to cozy up with them during this busy holiday season. Two hearts pulled apart years ago. Can they
- [Novemburrrr...](https://rachellechristensen.com/november/) - Book Promos and Deals: Has it been cold where you live? It's that time of year when the temperatures drop and what better time to cozy up with a clean and wholesome romance than now. I'm thrilled about the new Christmas Romance series! There are two books out so far (one of them is mine)
- [Her Guy Next Door Fake Fiance is Now Available!](https://rachellechristensen.com/her-guy-next-door-fake-fiance-now-available/) - New Book Now Available: I'm thrilled to share a brand new release with you! This is the second book in the Christmas Romance Series and each week there will be two more books released in the series so you can cozy up for holiday reading. I can’t wait to tell you about the new books!
- [Freedom to Read 2019](https://rachellechristensen.com/freedom-to-read-2019/) - Book Sale and Promotion Any time is a good time to read, but I especially love that we have the freedom to do so. What better time to celebrate those freedoms than for Veteran's Day? I have a list of books that are 99 cents for a limited time and two of my books are
- [The Forgotten Carols 2019](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-forgotten-carols-2019/) - I am so thrilled that The Forgotten Carols is coming to my neighborhood! I first saw this show 20 years ago and have loved the music and story ever since. I own the CD and the music book for piano and enjoy the carols every Christmas season. This year I'm delighted that I get to
- [Happy Halloween](https://rachellechristensen.com/happy-halloween-2019/) - Book Promos and Deals: Happy Halloween, friends! Do you have big plans or will you have a low-key night at home? Don't forget, River Whispers is on sale for just 99 cents through today! Get your copy HERE. I'm excited to share a few of my author friend's new releases, so if you're looking for
- [Fall in Love](https://rachellechristensen.com/fall-in-love/) - Book Promos and Deals Fall is the perfect time to fall in love with these clean and wholesome reads! If you're in the mood for a romantic suspense, I've got you covered. Diamond Rings are Deadly Things is a Prime Reading book! That means if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can read this book
- [Great Pumpkin Adventures](https://rachellechristensen.com/great-pumpkin-adventures/) - Book Promos and Deals With Halloween right around the corner, I thought it was the perfect time for a 99 cents sale on River Whispers! Although this story is suspenseful, it's still a clean and wholesome read. I hope you'll take the chance to grab it while it's only 99 cents. River Whispers by Rachelle
- [Changing Colors](https://rachellechristensen.com/changing-colors/) - Book Promos and Deals The changing of the colors is breathtaking and so are these delightful clean and wholesome romances! Every season brings a breath of romance to it, but there's something especially great about the sweet romances read during the autumn season. Here are a few clean reads for your seasonal enjoyment! An accident,
- [Teens and Dating Article](https://rachellechristensen.com/teens-and-dating-article/) - I wrote on article on a topic that I think is important for our kids in today's world of dating. I would love to have you read it and let me know your thoughts. Parenting teens is a tough road and I hope these are helpful tips for you and your kids. You can read
- [Cozy Autumn Days](https://rachellechristensen.com/cozy-autumn-days/) - Book Promos and Deals I love these cozy Autumn days with crisp, chilly nights! They are perfect for curling up with a good clean and wholesome romance. I have some fun, sweet romances to share with you again this week. Please let me know if you've had a chance to read any of these clean
- [New Romance Series](https://rachellechristensen.com/new-romance-series/) - Book Promos and Deals Are you a series reader or do you prefer your books to be standalone? My author friend, Emma St. Clair, is part of a new clean romance series that's out and I wanted to share it with you today. Have you read any of the Bachelor Texas Rebel Romance books yet?
- [Summer Lovin'](https://rachellechristensen.com/summer-lovin/) - Book Promos and Deals Summer can be a very busy time of year, but I love to carve out a little time to read a few clean and wholesome romances. Even if you're not lucky enough to be on a wonderful vacation right now, you can escape and find fantastic romantic adventures through the pages
- [Good Things Come to Those Who Ask](https://rachellechristensen.com/good-things-come/) - For Writers: I subscribe to Jack Canfield's newsletter and I loved this article. I've heard this before during my years in direct sales and it's so true, but I hope that you'll realize this works for everything in life. I'm particularly focusing on this as I strive to succeed in getting my books published. I've
- [New Book Available from Rachelle J. Christensen, Carve Me a Melody](https://rachellechristensen.com/new-book-available-from-rachelle-j-christensen-carve-me-a-melody/) - Today is my book birthday and this is a very special day indeed! I am thrilled to introduce you to my 19th book baby, Carve Me a Melody. I absolutely adore this cover capturing the essence of this novel. This book continues Leland's story from The Soldier's Bride. I had so many readers say that
- [How I Wrote 25K Words in Less than 3 Days--And How You Can Do it too!](https://rachellechristensen.com/how-i-wrote-25k-words-in-less-than-3-days-and-how-you-can-do-it-too/) - I just returned from a fabulous writing retreat where I killed my writing goals and I can't wait to tell you about the simple methods I used to write 25,000 words or roughly 120 double-spaced pages in two and a half days. There are three secrets to my success that you can implement to up
- [Bushels of Fun](https://rachellechristensen.com/bushels-of-fun/) - Book Promos and Deals: It's that time of year again where it seems that everything comes in bushels. There are bushels of clean and wholesome reads to be devoured, along with the harvest. I'm excited to share some of these clean romances with you today! What sweet reads are you enjoying? The Hollywood drama is
- [Memories from 9/11](https://rachellechristensen.com/memories-from-911/) - Book Deals and Promos Today is a day of remembering. What memories stand out for you? I've discovered that there is always hope found within the tragic events of life. I hope you are able to find hope and renewal with these clean romance sets. The New Beginnings Series by Michelle MacQueen **Three full-length novels
- [Harvest Season](https://rachellechristensen.com/harvest-season/) - Book Promos and Deals: I love this time of year! Harvest and the fall season brings such nostalgia. What good memories from your childhood do you have? I have some fun clean and wholesome romances to share with you today! It's exciting looking forward to a new clean read and luckily, one of these books
- [A Penny for a Wasp Bite](https://rachellechristensen.com/penny-wasp-bite/) - I once went to my little nephew's three year old birthday party. Just before the party began, he was bit by a wasp or hornet. I watched as my brother-in-law, quickly applied a penny over the bite and a bandaid to keep it in place. I had never seen such a thing. He told me
- [$0.99 Back-to-School Book Sale](https://rachellechristensen.com/back-to-school-2019/) - $0.99 Back-to-School Book Sale I'm so excited to share a 99 cents book sale of clean reads with you today! I got together with a group of fantastic authors to share some of our clean and wholesome reads to enjoy while the kids are at school. Each one of these books is a fun escape
- [Summer Dreams](https://rachellechristensen.com/summer-dreams/) - Book Promos and Deals: This summer has been challenging, with my broken back, but it's also been a dream. I've had plenty of time to read a lot of clean and wholesome books and these clean reads have given me a great escape, and I got to go on a wonderful honeymoon! I have some
- [Slices of Summer](https://rachellechristensen.com/slices-of-summer/) - Book Promos and Deals I love the little slices of summer that make each one special. Today, I have some sweet romances to share with you that will hopefully give you an enjoyable slice. These clean romances are fun escapes for the hot, busy, and crazy summer days and will hopefully warm your heart. Learn
- [Walking on Sunshine](https://rachellechristensen.com/walking-on-sunshine/) - Book Promos and Deals: It's hard to believe that we're on the downhill slide of summer. The sizzling hot days make me feel as if I'm walking on sunshine! I have some clean and wholesome romances to share with you today. I hope you're enjoying your summer and are finding time to read some fun,
- [Christmas in July](https://rachellechristensen.com/christmas-in-july-2019/) - Book Promo: Christmas in July It's that time of year when the heat can be almost unbearable! Doesn't curling up with a sweet Christmas romance sound nice? There's a new site in town, dedicated to helping readers find their perfect sweet and clean romance. Read Sweet Romances is hosting a Christmas in July sale and
- [Popsicle Kisses](https://rachellechristensen.com/popsicle-kisses/) - Book Promos and Deals: I have some clean and wholesome romances to share with you today that are as sweet as summer Popsicle kisses! The sweet romance is strong with these billionaire romances and they are great beach or pool reads. I hope you are enjoying your summer and are getting lots of reading time
- [Hawaiian Masquerade is FREE (7/16 - 7/20)](https://rachellechristensen.com/free-hawaiian-masquerade/) - I have some great news to share with you! My book, Hawaiian Masquerade, is FREE for a limited time! This clean romance is part of the Burke Billionaire series and is set on the island of Kauai. If you're longing for a tropical escape, be sure to grab a copy of this sweet romance for
- [Back to School Guest Post by Connie Sokol](https://rachellechristensen.com/back-to-school/) - For Writers Get back to basics at back-to-school time by Connie Sokol Back to school--it's that magical time of year (for children or for parents?) When you make a few quick changes to routine, purpose and appreciation, the summer-to-fall transition can be smoother and happier. De-stress one system Rather than overhaul your home before school
- [Whispers of Fall](https://rachellechristensen.com/whispers-of-fall/) - For Writers I wrote these thoughts down exactly 9 years ago today -- August 30, 2010 and when I reread it, I felt all the goodness of Rupert, Idaho all over again. Thanks for letting me indulge in my heritage with this little reminiscing. Today I walked my second grader on her way to school
- [Saying No](https://rachellechristensen.com/saying-no/) - For Writers Life has been crazy, full of good things, hard things, trials, learning, growth, and did I mention learning? My good friend, Connie Sokol, writes an amazing blog and sends out uplifting newsletters. I was so inspired and validated by a thought from a post she did that I asked if I could share
- [Fun in the Sun](https://rachellechristensen.com/fun-in-the-sun/) - Book Promos and Deals: There's something so special about real, true love and each of these clean romance books showcases a couple's journey to finding that sweet romance. I'm excited to share these fun in the sun clean and wholesome romances with you today. Be sure to let me know if you read any of
- [Explosions of Fun](https://rachellechristensen.com/explosions-of-fun/) - Book Promos and Deals: It's hard to believe we're nearing the middle of July, which is such a fun month with its picnics, celebrations, and fireworks. Fireworks are fun, especially the kind that occurs within the pages of a clean and wholesome romance book. I have some books to share with you today that are
- [Romance and Fireworks](https://rachellechristensen.com/romance-and-fireworks/) - Book Promos and Deals: For those of you in the United States, Happy 4th of July! I have some clean romances to share with you that are sure to set off some romantic fireworks. If you have a little time at the BBQ, while at the pool, or while waiting for the fireworks show to
- [Billionaire Best Friend](https://rachellechristensen.com/billionaire-best-friend/) - Book Promos and Deals: I have another upcoming Billionaire romance to share with you to finish out the Billionaire Bonanza week! This new clean romance will be out on July 9th, so pre-order your copy today. You can find it HERE. This story sounds like a darling sweet romance, especially if you love it when
- [Billionaire Bonanza](https://rachellechristensen.com/billionaire-bonanza/) - Book Promos and Deals: Billionaire romances are a huge trope right now! There are so many out there and it's so much fun to find a clean and wholesome romance with a billionaire main character. These sweet romances sound so good and I can't wait to add these clean reads to my summer reading list.
- [Diamond Rings are Deadly Things is FREE](https://rachellechristensen.com/drdt-free/) - Diamond Rings is Deadly Things is FREE from June 18th thru June 21st! This is Book 1 in the Wedding Planner Mysteries series and as an added bonus, the audio book of the whole set is on SALE at the same time! There's no excuse not to dive into this clean and wholesome romance story,
- [Guest Post: Miracle of Creation by Angela Morrison](https://rachellechristensen.com/miracle-of-creation/) - For Writers: Today I'm excited to feature one of my favorite authors, Angela Morrison. She has a wonderful thought to share! Angela: It's been almost 17 years that Michael, my scuba-diving hero in Taken by Storm, escaped from the "what ifs" swirling in my brain and swam onto my page. I still remember the awe
- [Book Review: A Timeless Romance Anthology European Collection](https://rachellechristensen.com/european-collection/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle If you're new to the Timeless Romance Anthologies, you're in for a clean and wholesome romance treat! These stories are all written by different authors and each delivers a sweet romance. I have found a new love in these wonderful novellas! They are the perfect clean and wholesome romance tales with
- [Author Notes](https://rachellechristensen.com/author-notes/) - For Writers Learning from others is a great way to find new tips and tricks to what works for you as an author. I was lucky enough to chat with Laura Bingham years ago to celebrate the release of one of her books. Laura was kind enough to give us a delightful interview and I
- [Connecting the Dots](https://rachellechristensen.com/connecting-the-dots/) - Article For Writers My fellow author and friend, Tristi Pinkston, shared some great writing tips all about connecting the dots in your book. You can view her full post HERE, but here is a snippet of what she put in her post: One of the biggest questions I ask my clients when I edit their
- [Why We Love to Read](https://rachellechristensen.com/love-to-read/) - For Writers I did a guest post on LDS Womens Book Review blog years ago and wanted to share that article with you because a lot of this still applies to life and many of you will be able to relate. Reading is also a very good way to become a better writing--you learn so
- [Happy to be a Mom](https://rachellechristensen.com/happy-mom/) - For Writers Does anyone else feel nostalgia? I love thinking back on different times of my life, but especially when I was a young mom. I'm so thankful to be a mother, first and foremost, and I'm so grateful that my family allows for me to also build my writing career. I'm also lucky that
- [Memory Lane](https://rachellechristensen.com/memory-lane/) - For Writers I'd like to take a trip down memory lane. Would you like to come along? I started blogging in 2007 because I wanted to build a web presence for myself as an "author" and challenge myself to learn some of those technical computer things. Little did I know how much I would enjoy
- [Balancing Family and Writing](https://rachellechristensen.com/balancing-family-writing/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle *I wrote this article for a writing group that I've been a member of for years and years now.* I am a writer. I am also a mother, wife, daughter, gardener, piano teacher, chicken keeper, bread-maker--you get the idea. People often ask me, “How do you find time to write?” I
- [Hitching a Ride](https://rachellechristensen.com/hitching-a-ride/) - For Writers Year ago, I attended LTUE (Life, The Universe & Everything) symposium on writing was held at Utah Valley University. I could only attend one of the three days, but I think I picked a great day. My favorite part of the day was the keynote address by James Owen. I was so inspired
- [All the Words in the World](https://rachellechristensen.com/all-the-words/) - For Writers As you all know, I love writing retreats and conferences. I haven't been able to do very many in the last few years, but love to reflect back on the experiences that I have had in the past. Several years ago, I went to St. George, Utah for a writing retreat. It was
- [Writing and Rewriting](https://rachellechristensen.com/writing-and-rewriting/) - For Writers Years ago, I was able to attend the wonderful LDStorymakers conference and I have to put in a plug! I had such a great time and had all kinds of ideas running through my head after I returned. The conference is usually in May and can sell out quickly, so watch for your
- [Welcome June](https://rachellechristensen.com/welcome-june/) - Book Promos and Deals It's officially June now! June marks the beginning of those lazy days of summer, and I wish I could spend all day every day reading a sweet romance book. Really--wouldn't it be great to be able to read a new clean and wholesome romance every single day of the whole entire
- [Love, Faith, and Redemption](https://rachellechristensen.com/love-faith-redemption/) - Book Promos and Deals There's nothing more satisfying than a sweet book about love, faith, redemption, and second chances. Who hasn't ever wanted a second chance in life, especially when it comes to love and romance? This set I'm going to share with you has all of this, and more, including some heartwarming romances and
- [Sunny Days](https://rachellechristensen.com/sunny-days/) - Book Promos and Deals We're finally heading into the sunny days of summer! This time of year is so great with the cool morning and evenings and the warm sunshine in the day. If you're looking for a clean and wholesome romance beach read, or even just a sweet romance to take to the pool,
- [It's Summertime](https://rachellechristensen.com/its-summertime/) - Book Promos and Deals How is your summer going so far? Are you finding a lot of good books to read? I have a fun one to share with you today! Waltz of the Crows has it all, so if you're a fan of steampunk, you'll enjoy it. It also has a cozy mystery, as
- [Bouquet of Books](https://rachellechristensen.com/bouquet-of-books/) - Book Deals and Promos There's nothing more beautiful than a bouquet of colorful spring flowers, but a beautiful love story comes close. I have a couple of clean romance books to share with you today. A make-believe wedding will put a smile on your face with its sweet romance and a box set about four
- [Spring into Reading](https://rachellechristensen.com/spring-into-reading/) - Book Deals and Promos I don't know about all of you, but this time of year is always very busy for me! With all of the end-of-the-year activities, concerts, recitals, projects, and field trips, it's hard to find time to sit down and enjoy a good, clean romance! As you know, clean and wholesome romance
- [The Princess Bride of Riodan is on sale!](https://rachellechristensen.com/may-book-sale/) - I'm excited to share with you that The Princess Bride of Riodan, a clean and wholesome romance novella, is just 99 cents until 5/24/19! The audio book with this sweet romance in it, Silver Screen Kisses, is also sale all through the month of May. If you love Hallmark movies, you'll love these clean romances!
- [Spring has Sprung!](https://rachellechristensen.com/spring-has-sprung/) - Book Promos and Deals: It feels like spring has finally sprung! It seems that some years, the weather can't make up its mind--warm sunshine or cold and snowy--and this has been one of those years. It always feels good to feel that warmth and see the beauty and newness all around. Romance books are what
- [Romance in the Air](https://rachellechristensen.com/romance-in-the-air/) - Book Promos and Deals Whether you like Erotic Romance best for Women, period romance that takes you back in time, or LGBT romance, there's something for everyone in the romance genre. And romance seems to blossom in the air, right along with the flowers, plants, and trees during this time of year. Isn't spring a
- [Silver Screen Kisses Sale](https://rachellechristensen.com/silver-screen-kisses-sale/) - The audio book of Silver Screen Kisses: An Echo Ridge Anthology is ON SALE for the whole month of May! If you've been wanting to listen to these clean and wholesome romances that are based on beloved movie classics, then now's the time to purchase yourself a copy. This collection takes place in the springtime
- [May Day Reads](https://rachellechristensen.com/may-day-reads/) - Book Promos and Deals Happy May Day! Have you ever wondered about the history of this date? For some countries, it is the equivalent of America's Labor Day and others celebrate it as the mark of the beginning of summer. I'll take both and what better way to celebrate a holiday than with a good
- [Romances for Spring](https://rachellechristensen.com/romances-for-spring/) - Book Promos and Deals There's not much better than settling down with a cute, sweet romance story! Clean romances are a treat to read any time of the year, but spring is always fun, with fresh new starts, beautiful flowers, and love in the air. I have a new clean and wholesome romance book to
- [Easter Monday Book Sale](https://rachellechristensen.com/easter-monday-book-sale/) - Easter Monday Promo Happy Easter Monday! I hope everyone had a beautiful Easter weekend, celebrating it with your traditions, reflecting on our Savior, and enjoying the beauty of spring. What good is a holiday without a book sale? How to Fetch A Fiance is on a special 99 cents promotion for the next few days.
- [Book Review: A Fine Gentleman by Sarah M. Eden](https://rachellechristensen.com/a-fine-gentleman/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I am a huge fan of Sarah Eden's books and if you love regency romance, then you should definitely pick up her books. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of Eden's books because her writing is impeccable, her wit makes me laugh out loud, and the love stories are inspiring and swoon-worthy.
- [New Releases for a Rainy Day](https://rachellechristensen.com/rainy-day-releases/) - Book Deals and Promos It's said that April showers bring May flowers, and sometimes those rainy days need to be spent curled up with a good book, especially a swoony, clean romance. Here are a few new releases that you might want to check out for one of those rainy days. These clean and wholesome
- [Want to win a free book?](https://rachellechristensen.com/want-to-win-a-free-book/) - Have you subscribed to my author newsletter yet? Well, here's a direct link to do that! CLICK HERE. You'll want to sign up so you'll get my free book, great deals, and be able to enter exclusive contests. I just sent out details for a way that my readers can win a free print copy
- [The Soldier's Bride is 99 Cents](https://rachellechristensen.com/99-cents-sale-tsb/) - 99 Cents Book Sale The Soldier's Bride, the first book in the Music Box series, is just 99 cents! You can get your copy between April 14, 2019 and April 21, 2019 HERE. Read on to see what this inspirational women's fiction story is all about. As WWII ration cards and battle scars become commonplace
- [Eye Spy Free Mysteries and Thrillers](https://rachellechristensen.com/eye-spy-free/) - Eye Spy Free Mysteries and Thrillers I'm excited to take part in this special FREE group promo. Click here or the pic below to visit a page filled with free books. Each of these books is connected to a new author's newsletter. When you sign up for the book, you're added to their newsletter. There
- [Strange Dreams](https://rachellechristensen.com/strange-dreams/) - For Writers: Almost 5 years ago, I read this lovely post HERE by J. A. Bennett and felt inspired to just let go and blog for the fun of it again. Here's the result of that freeing feeling--I'm going to tell you about the crazy dream I had that night. Be ready, it's pretty silly.
- [Writers on Writing](https://rachellechristensen.com/writers-on-writing/) - For Writers: I read a fantastic piece years ago that someone sent to my author's guild and I wanted to share it. These tips are valuable and I incorporate many of them when I'm searching my manuscript for ways to polish. I'm working on my next novel, so this was a great review. This guy
- [Guest Post: G.G. Vandagriff](https://rachellechristensen.com/guest-post-vandagriff/) - For Writers: What inspires you to write? Some authors need to be in a certain room, have a favorite snack, or listen to music. Author G.G. Vandagriff was kind enough to do a guest post about how music influences her and her writing. Enjoy! My Soundtrack by G.G. Vandagriff Right next to my love of
- [Writing Conferences](https://rachellechristensen.com/writing-conferences/) - For Writers: I've been reminiscing about the times I have been able to attend the LDSStorymakers conferences. In 2011, I was able to attend for my 6th time (it was the 8th annual conference) and I was again blown away by the sheer amount of knowledge and opportunities available. National agents Becca Stumpf, Sara Crowe,
- [An Interview with Me](https://rachellechristensen.com/an-interview-with-me/) - For Writers: Here's an interview that I did years ago with author Renae Weight Mackley. It was so much fun to stumbled across this again and think about my early years of writing. Enjoy! I really enjoyed reading Wrong Number, a Whitney finalist, and thought I'd have a chat with Rachelle Christensen, award-winning author of
- [Network at LDStorymakers Conference](https://rachellechristensen.com/network-at-conference/) - For Writers: I wanted to tell you about the most amazing writer’s conference coming up in May. The LDStorymakers conference is what I credit for getting me on the right track to becoming a successful author. I attended my first writer’s conference with LDStorymakers in 2006 and found the most amazing and professional insight into
- [Determination and Perseverance](https://rachellechristensen.com/determination-and-perseverance/) - For Writers: In order to be successful in any walk of life you’ve got to have guts. This is especially true for writers. Successful writers are a determined breed. I know a little bit about this process, especially the rejection process. But I’m pretty dang determined. Some call me feisty and strong-willed, but I'm also
- [Stand Up For Your Dreams](https://rachellechristensen.com/stand-up-for-your-dreams/) - For Writers: I really love music! I especially love songs with a message of motivation and inspiration. I wanted to share one of my favorites by Rascal Flatts. Songs like these help me keep my chin up when things don’t go exactly as planned. As a writer, I get to deal with lots of rejection
- [How to Promote Your Home Business](https://rachellechristensen.com/promote-home-business/) - For Writers Today's thought comes in the form of a review of a great book that has helped me with my writing. E-Book Marketing 101 would be a great resource for aspiring authors. This book is a must-read for all self-pubbers out there and authors in general who want to learn how to promote their
- [Writing Compelling Characters](https://rachellechristensen.com/writing-compelling-characters/) - For Writers Years ago, I visited my one of my writerly friend's blogs and found a fun challenge. Elana Johnson is an amazing writer. She challenged everyone to write on the topic of "Writing Compelling Characters" to show how diverse each and every person is when they are creating something of their own. Here is
- [Thought on Writing](https://rachellechristensen.com/thought-on-writing/) - For Writers I had the chance to attend an LDStorymakers writing conference about six years ago and around that time, I read an excellent quote from the League of Utah Writers newsletter. These conferences and newsletters give me so much inspiration and motivation as a writer and I can always find great writing tips. You
- [Purple Prose Contest](https://rachellechristensen.com/purple-prose-contest/) - For Writers I had so much fun entering a contest about ten years ago over at Query Tracker. It was called the Purple Prose contest and to enter you had to write one sentence of purple prose. Now, purple prose means that the writing has been overdone, overwritten, way too many adjectives and overkill in
- [The Power of Positive Thinking](https://rachellechristensen.com/power-positive-thinking/) - For Writers: Jessie Humphries is a fab author and friend of mine. I read her first book, Killing Ruby Rose. I asked Jessie if she'd tell us a few secrets about her success. Enjoy! Guest Post by Jessie Humphries I believe in the power of positive thinking. After all it's THE SECRET (ya' know, the
- [The Chautauqua Experience](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-chautauqua-experience/) - For Writers I love to sharing my writing experiences with aspiring authors to help them on their journey to publishing. Writing tips are so valuable to me and I hope these writing resources are useful to some of you. A few weeks ago, I wrote about an amazing experience that I had almost ten years
- [Book Review: The Avatar Battle by Chad Morris](https://rachellechristensen.com/the-avatar-battle/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Middle Grade books are fun for me to review because they're fun to read aloud to my kids. I also love finding clean and wholesome books for them to enjoy. I was thrilled to have the chance to read the second book in the series, The Avatar Battle! Abby and Derick
- [Reaching the Next Level](https://rachellechristensen.com/reaching-next-level/) - For Writers: I love reading David Farland's Daily Kick in the Pants for Writers. Nearly every day, I receive an email from Dave filled with wonderful information and inspiration for writers on pretty much every subject imaginable. Today I wanted to share a snippet from one of his emails with you: Recently a writer asked,
- [$100 Giveaway](https://rachellechristensen.com/100-dollars-giveaway/) - $100 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal Cash Giveaway It's time for another $100 Giveaway! Just think how many books you could buy with $100! Or maybe you need a new Kindle! Or maybe you want to try Kindle Unlimited! Or maybe you want to buy a gift for someone! Or maybe you just need
- [Classic Metaphors](https://rachellechristensen.com/classic-metaphors/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle I love my writer's group--Authors Incognito! They are always so helpful when I'm stuck in a rut. I can ask them any question and get some great suggestions. One of my friends, Janice, posted these helpful classic metaphors today--sometimes it's so hard to feel inspired when it comes to metaphors. I
- [Recipes for Success](https://rachellechristensen.com/recipes-for-success/) - Rachelle's Writing Tips I just received an email with some wonderful writing tips. There are a lot of books out there to help an aspiring writer become great. Have you ever wondered what to read in order to have a successful writing career? It's true, a writer education can help give you a leg up
- [New Release: Claire's Christmas Dance](https://rachellechristensen.com/claires-christmas-dance-release/) - New Book Release I'm excited to share with you my newest book release! Claire's Christmas Dance is a Victorian novelette and is priced at just $0.99! About the book: Claire has always dreamed of dancing at the Fielding House Christmas Ball, but she never dreamed she might dance into the arms of a gentleman not
- [Prepping for NaNoWriMo](https://rachellechristensen.com/prepping-for-nanowrimo/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle National Novel Writing Month takes place each year in November. Writers from all over the planet set a goal to write like crazy. In order to "win" Nano, you need to write 50,000 words in 30 days. To give you an idea of what that means, a typical novel is around
- [Diamond Rings are Deadly Things is FREE](https://rachellechristensen.com/diamond-rings-free/) - Get Diamond Rings are Deadly Things for FREE from October 24-26! About the book: Adrielle Pyper knows how to plan a wedding, and she’s especially good at pleasing bridezillas. But when her biggest client and best friend is murdered just three days before the wedding, Adri’s world falls apart. She moves to the resort town
- [River Whispers is a RONE Award Winner](https://rachellechristensen.com/rone-award-winner/) - I'm so thrilled to announce that InD'tale Magazine read, reviewed, and judged my novel, River Whispers, and it was chosen as a RONE Award winner in the Mystery category! Isn't that exciting? If you haven't had a chance to read River Whispers, you can learn more about it and read a sneak peak HERE or
- [Running For It](https://rachellechristensen.com/running-for-it/) - For Writers When one of my babies was 8 months old, I went running again and I enjoyed it. At that point, I had been trying to get back into my running groove for a few months. Unfortunately, my groove has said things like, "You slacker, you took off a year! Just because you were
- [Five Pieces of Advice](https://rachellechristensen.com/five-pieces-advice/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle Heather Moore is one of my favorite authors because her writing is exceptional and engaging and also because she is a great person too! Heather is a writing machine and releases incredible novels all the time. Here is some great advice that she shared with me. Five things I’ve learned as
- [I Love Reading](https://rachellechristensen.com/i-love-reading/) - For Writers I love reading because it is magic! Reading makes me think about things I never would’ve considered before. I’ve learned about different parts of the world, unusual occupations, weapons, vehicles, the French Revolution, fairies, dinosaurs, the FBI, trolls, horses, the Civil War and you get my point. Reading has opened up the world
- [Book Review Tips](https://rachellechristensen.com/book-review-tips/) - Article for Writers I'm still compiling my list of books To-Read and since I will be reviewing many of them on my website, I wanted you to see some tips from an expert reviewer, Tristi Pinkston. I really like Tristi's method of reviewing because I value her opinions on books and because she's an awesome
- [Hawaiian Masquerade is FREE](https://rachellechristensen.com/free-new-year/) - Happy New Year! 2019 is going to be the best year yet, am I right? What goals or resolutions are you making for the coming year? I saw this meme and thought it was a great laugh and would be the perfect goal for any reader: I'm starting things out this year with a fun
- [Conquer the World](https://rachellechristensen.com/conquer-the-world/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle I always want to conquer the world, instead I have to be satisfied with just living in it and finding joy in each day. --Rachelle J. Christensen Yep, I just posted a quote by moi because I *needs* to see it and remind myself of this again as I get ready
- [Movie Reviews: Christmas Break-In and The Christmas Apron](https://rachellechristensen.com/christmas-movies-2018/) - Well, it is finally official, Christmas is here! With this in mind, I want to share a couple of film reviews with you. I absolutely love watching movies at Christmas time. There is nothing quite like getting cozy on the couch with a roaring fire burning while you flick through the cable channels to find
- [I Feel Like Writing](https://rachellechristensen.com/feel-like-writing/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle I walked a long road paved with rejections, self-doubt, and hard work before my first novel was published in 2010. I was excited and in wonder when that novel won a special award. Did they just call my name? Yes! I was able to attend the League of Utah Writers Awards
- [Book Review: A Rare Nativity by Sam Beeson](https://rachellechristensen.com/a-rare-nativity/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Today I'd like to share one of the most unusual Christmas books I've seen. A Rare Nativity is a collection of photographs accompanying a poem on the unexpected twist of the 12 Days of Christmas. At first read, I'll be honest, I thought the book was a little strange with its
- [Creative Inspiration](https://rachellechristensen.com/creative-inspiration/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle My friend Kristie sent me the link to this video and can I just say how much I loved it?! Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, is talking on nurturing creativity and how we can give ourselves permission to be creative without the pressure. If you can take the time
- [Failure is Temporary](https://rachellechristensen.com/failure-is-temporary/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle Failure really isn't terrible if you can say to yourself, "Hey, I know I'm gonna be successful at what I want to do someday." Failure doesn't become a big hangup then because it's only temporary. --Jerry Della Femina Man, this guy must've read my mind or pulled it from a writer's
- [Christmas Books to Read](https://rachellechristensen.com/christmas-books-to-read/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle I wanted to share a few Christmas books that I've enjoyed over the years. It's not too late to add any or all of these to your holiday reading list. Marian's Christmas Wish by Carla Kelly Miss Marian Wynswich is a rather unconventional young lady. She plays chess, reads Greek, and
- [Find Your Voice](https://rachellechristensen.com/find-your-voice/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle I'm not an expert, but I'm willing to share some of the things that have helped me on my road to becoming a published author. Today we're going to focus on--Find your voice One January, I went to a one-day writing seminar in Provo. I took my 4 month old baby
- [Chautauqua Writers Workshop](https://rachellechristensen.com/chautauqua-writers-workshop/) - Writing Tips: Almost 10 years ago, I had the chance to attend the Writers Workshop at Chautauqua and I was so excited for this opportunity. I've been on an email list receiving writing tips and conference info from the Highlights organization for over a very long time and had often drooled over their conferences, but never
- [$100 Giveaway](https://rachellechristensen.com/100-giveaway-dec/) - $100 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal Cash Giveaway Just think how many books you could buy with $100! Or maybe you need a new Kindle! Or maybe you want to try Kindle Unlimited! Or maybe you want to buy a gift for someone! Or maybe you just need an extra $100! Giveaway Sponsors Esther Hatch
- [How Chasing After Your Dreams Builds Your Child's Self Esteem](https://rachellechristensen.com/chasing-your-dreams/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle A few years ago, I did a book bomb for Caller ID. My book started out the day ranked around 33,000 out of all books on Amazon and ended the day at 1,092! I set lofty goals for this book bomb. I wanted to be in the top 100 books (An
- [How Do You Ring in the New Year?](https://rachellechristensen.com/new-year/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle Seven years ago, I found myself realizing that it was the second day of January and I hadn't filled out my customary pages of goals, *gasp*! I love setting goals, but that year I was enjoying the holidays with my family AND I had just finished going through edits on the
- [Writing From Your Inner Truth](https://rachellechristensen.com/writing-inner-truth/) - Article for Writers: The talented writer, Angela Morrison, has written a guest post on a fabulous topic that I'm excited to share with you. Read on: Jane Yolen tells writers that if their stories lack "that bit of inner truth" their fiction will be like "rags on a stick masquerading as a living thing ("Touch
- [I'm on Patreon and you're invited to my launch party!](https://rachellechristensen.com/patreonlaunchparty/) - Today is an exciting day for me. I just launched my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rachellechristensen! To celebrate, I'm giving away a $20 gift card, so be sure to stop by at the bottom of this post to enter for your chance to win. If you aren’t familiar with Patreon, it’s an easy way for those interested
- [Book Review: Promises and Primroses by Josi S. Kilpack](https://rachellechristensen.com/promises-and-primroses/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Every book I read by Josi Kilpack gets better. She is a fabulous writer and I love the first in this new series about the Mayfield Family. I can't wait to read more! In this first novel, we meet Lord Elliot Mayfield, uncle to several nieces and nephews with an idea
- [A Benefit of Ebooks](https://rachellechristensen.com/benefit-of-ebooks/) - Guest Post For Writers: For today's post, I'm happy to welcome a guest blogger, author David Vandagriff. David and I belong to a writing group called LDStorymakers and he's always posting insightful information for writers. I loved what he had to say about Ebooks and he agreed to share with my readers. Enjoy! *************** I
- [November Means NaNoWriMo](https://rachellechristensen.com/november-means-nanowrimo/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle Okay, most of you know that I am a writer. I'm one of those crazy people that gets a thrill out of writing a descriptive scene with just the right amount of tension. I'm also well-aware of how the word count feature in Microsoft Word works and *YES!* I am a
- [Do You Want to Write a Book?](https://rachellechristensen.com/write-a-book/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle: Did you know that when asked an estimated 75% of people will say that they want to write a book? *I don't have actual data, I'm going by what I've heard, but I've also noticed that you can very easily track your own data as an author because it does seem
- [Daily Kick in the Pants](https://rachellechristensen.com/kick-in-the-pants/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle: Today I'm giving you a writing quote from Dave Farland. I signed up to receive his "Daily Kick in the Pants" email newsletter almost two years ago and he is an amazing writer and teacher. In speaking about the complexity of getting your novel the right length so that it is
- [Balancing Writing and Family](https://rachellechristensen.com/balancing-writing-family/) - Writing Tips by Rachelle I am a writer. I am also a mother, wife, daughter, gardener, piano teacher, chicken keeper, bread-maker--you get the idea. People often ask me, "How do you find time to write?" I imagine that every writer, no matter how young or old is asked this same question. The answer is within
- [Back to School Giveaway](https://rachellechristensen.com/back-to-school-giveaway/) - Back to School Giveaway I LOVE school supplies! Like seriously, I have a box in my closet that I stock up every August. I love pens, pencils, and notebooks. Because you're my friends, I thought it would be fun to do a giveaway to share something I love with you. This is super easy to
- [RONE Awards Finalists](https://rachellechristensen.com/rone-awards-finalists/) - I'm so thrilled to announce that both of my books, Carve Me a Melody and River Whispers, are now official RONE Awards Finalists! Woo hoo! I would love to extend a big thank you to all of you who voted for my books, helping me move on to the next round. Now my books will
- [Book Review: Kiss of the Spindle by Nancy Allen](https://rachellechristensen.com/kiss-of-the-spindle/) - Book Thoughts by Rachelle Fans of steampunk will love this great twist on the Sleeping Beauty tale. Not a fan of steampunk, or don't even know what it is? You'll still love it! At least I think you will because when I read Nancy Campbell Allen's book, Beauty and the Clockwork Beast, I had no
- [With a Kiss Book Release for Charity](https://rachellechristensen.com/with-a-kiss-release/) - I'm so excited to announce the release of WITH A KISS, a sweet romance anthology that features 10 brand new romance novellas by bestselling and award-winning authors. ALL proceeds will help fellow friend and author, Robison Wells and his family, with medical expenses. All of the authors in this anthology have donated new novellas, and
- [Mystery RONE Award Nominee](https://rachellechristensen.com/2018-rone-mystery/) - Hello Friends and Readers! My book, River Whispers, has been nominated for a RONE Award at InD'Tale Magazine in the mystery category. Please help it go on to the next round by voting HERE. Voting is for this week only (May 21 thru May 27, 2018). You MUST be registered on the site to vote
- [Mother's Day Book Promo](https://rachellechristensen.com/mothers-day-book-promo/) - I'm excited to be hosting a Mother's Day Book Promo! To celebrate Mother's Day, all of these titles will be $0.99 from May 11th to May 15th, so take advantage of the prices while they lasts. You can find books in Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary/Sweet Romance, and Mystery/Suspense HERE. All of these books are
- [With a Kiss: A Sweet Romance Anthology](https://rachellechristensen.com/with-a-kiss/) - I'm so excited to share the upcoming release of WITH A KISS, a sweet romance anthology that features 10 brand new romance novellas by bestselling and award-winning authors. ALL proceeds will help fellow friend and author, Robison Wells and his family, with medical expenses. All of the authors in this anthology have donated new novellas,
- [New Book Release: Coming Home to Love by Rachelle J. Christensen](https://rachellechristensen.com/coming-home-love/) - I'm so excited to introduce the release of Coming Home to Love, which is the 4th book in the Echo Ridge Romance series. You can buy the book on Amazon for only $0.99 from May 2nd-6th, or get it for FREE on Kindle Unlimited. Here's more about the book: A second chance at love... When
- [LDS Storymakers Event and Award Nomination](https://rachellechristensen.com/2018-storymakers-event/) - As I mentioned previously, my book, Carve Me a Melody, has been nominated for a 2018 Whitney Award in the General Category! The Whitney Awards are part of a fun LDS Storymakers Conference, which will be held next week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I'll be teaching a class at the conference and will be
- [Award Nominations for Carve Me a Melody](https://rachellechristensen.com/award-nominations-2017/) - My book, Carve Me a Melody, is a finalist in The Rone Awards for inspirational romance! Voting for this category is only opened from April 16th-April 22nd. The public can vote on it during this window. You can go here and vote for my book, but you must be logged in to vote. It's free
- [Sweet Romance Book Giveaway](https://rachellechristensen.com/sweet-romance-book-giveaway/) - Happy Valentine's Day! The month of February is all about love--BOOK LOVE! Visit my giveaway page here: https://rachellechristensen.com/sweet-romance-book-giveaway/ to enter to win 20 books and a Kindle Fire! This Sweet Romance Giveaway is packed full of spectacular authors who write clean romance. To enter to win and get your first free entry, follow me on BookBub
- [Freedom to Read Veteran's Day Book Sale for 99 cents](https://rachellechristensen.com/freedomtoreadbooksale/) - Celebrating Freedom to Learn, Freedom to Read, Freedom to Be! November 11th is Veteran's Day and I'm so thankful for the freedoms we enjoy to express ourselves, the multitude of opportunities we have to learn, and the freedom to read great books! Visit this page: https://rachellechristensen.com/freedomtoreadbooksale/ to discover a wonderful selection of books--all on sale! This
- [New Romantic Suspense & a $50 Gift Card Giveaway](https://rachellechristensen.com/new-romantic-suspense-a-50-gift-card-giveaway/) - Introducing the long-awaited addition to my line of mystery/suspense novels: River Whispers. This book has held onto my heart for nearly ten years as the story waited for its turn to be told--never giving up hope that I would finally put the words down to finish the novel. The story quite literally haunted me as
- [Top 10 Proven Secrets to Writing a Brilliant Novel](https://rachellechristensen.com/top-10-proven-secrets-to-writing-a-brilliant-novel/) - I'm excited to share 10 excellent tips and secrets from 15 different highly successful people within the writing world, including New York Times and USA Today Bestselling authors, agents, and editors. Discover the best ways to create your novel from first draft to polished submission and learn secrets from several best-selling authors and agents. These
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## Library

- [Silver Cascade Suspense Collection](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/silver-cascade-suspense-collection/) - Three women. Three deadly mysteries. One unforgettable collection. In Boise, Idaho, danger is hiding in plain sight. A landscaper investigating a murder. A desperate mother racing to save her kidnapped daughters. A scientist uncovering a deadly conspiracy. Each novella is packed with unexpected twists, escalating danger, and just the right touch of romance to keep
- [Out of Focus](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/out-of-focus/) - Now Available! Whitney Ferguson is a scientist who trusts what she can prove. So when a man starts appearing in the background of her photos, she tells herself it’s nothing more than a coincidence. Until she can’t ignore it anymore. As Whitney digs deeper, unsettling discoveries at work begin to surface—and when two recent “accidents”
- [Hawaii Ever After](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/hawaii-ever-after/) - A ballet dancer at the end of her career. A handsome Hawaiian who chops coconuts for a living. Their two worlds collide with a smoldering kiss, but is the chemistry enough to overlook their differences? Gracie Cardulo has performed for the New York ballet for over a decade, but her body can’t keep up with
- [Forget Me Not (The Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles, Book 3)](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/forget-me-not/) - ***NOTE*** This book was originally published under the title River Whispers. The author has revised and updated the book and added a new cover and title to reflect these changes. A mystery lies beneath the current. Can Jack uncover the truth before he loses what’s left of his family? Jack Bentley’s life fractured into jagged
- [Her Guy Next Door Fake Fiance](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/her-guy-next-door-fake-fiance/) - An auto accident with a bad boy sparks a fake engagement…is it fate or a heartbreaking mistake? After her fiancé dumped her just months before their wedding, Liza Sorenson swore off dating. The holiday season is ruined when Liza is forced to attend a design conference and meet with her ex—the guy who now wants
- [The Kiss Thief](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/the-kiss-thief/) - As the head librarian of the Echo Ridge Library, Britta Klein thrives on order and categorization. Unfortunately, the old church-turned-library is in desperate need of a renovation. The Harvest Hurrah fundraiser seems to be the answer, but plans keep going awry. With help from Milo Geissler, accomplished musician, piano tuner, and kiss thief, each catastrophe
- [The Soldier's Bride](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/the-soldiers-bride/) - As WWII ration cards and battle scars become commonplace across America, it seems to Evelyn that even love is rationed out. When she finds a message from her late husband tucked inside a music box, Jim’s words have the power to change her life: Don't die with me. Words written out of love, long-lost but never forgotten. Grief
- [Burke Billionaire Romance Collection Box Set: Books 1-4](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/burke-billionaire-box-set/) - Meet the Burke family—intelligent and powerful business owners who become billionaires unexpectedly and fall in love along the way. Enjoy four novels in this sweet romance collection and meet some of the Burke family friends too! ♥Hawaiian Masquerade On the path to becoming a billionaire, Lexi Burke switches gears and flees the Chicago winters in
- [How to Fetch A Fiancé](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/how-to-fetch-a-fiance/) - Hurt and broken-hearted after a painful divorce, Audrey Blair picks up and moves to Nashville looking for a fresh start. Her faithful German Shepherd, Duke, helps Audrey and her two daughters settle in while Audrey focuses on her work as a vocal coach. Even though she’s currently at odds with her faith, Audrey takes a
- [The Billionaire's Stray Heart](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/the-billionaires-stray-heart/) - Jordan Burke, billionaire owner of Burke Enterprises doesn’t have time to date. His sister thinks it’s time for him to find love and sets him up with her best friend, but Jordan can’t leave his work behind. After the disastrous date, a stray puppy saves his life, and Jordan meets a woman who makes him
- [Proposals and Poison](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/proposals-and-poison/) - Love can be a very dangerous thing. At least it seems that way to Adri Pyper, the premier wedding planner in Sun Valley, Idaho. When one of her clients dies mysteriously, Adri takes the advice of the local detective and swears she will stay out of the investigation . . .
- [Hawaiian Masquerade](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/hawaiian-masquerade/) - When Lexi Burke escaped the remnants of a cold winter in Chicago for the beaches of Kauai, it wasn’t a random vacation. She left the hectic pace of Burke Enterprises behind with enough money to retire at age thirty-two, intent on settling into the idyllic existence of island life. Until she met local photographer Derek
- [Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/diamond-rings-are-deadly-things/) - Adrielle Pyper knows how to plan a wedding, and she's especially good at pleasing bridezillas. But when her biggest client and best friend is murdered just three days before the wedding, Adri's world falls apart. She moves to the resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho, and starts from scratch. Thanks to Adri's impeccable taste and
- [Coming Home to Love](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/coming-home-to-love/) - When Laney Richins left Echo Ridge, New York eight years ago, she vowed she’d never return, but life had other plans. Those plans included her cute little boy and a divorce, so Laney moved back home and started over. Working in the flower shop seems like the perfect plan until Billy Redford, the man she
- [Christmas Kisses](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/christmas-kisses/) - Christmas Kisses is a collection from five bestselling and award-winning authors. Set in the snowy town of Echo Ridge in upstate New York, these inspirational romances are sure to delight while you sip cocoa by the fire and listen to Christmas carols. The Candy Counter Heiress by Lucy McConnell Amazon bestseller Someday Reese Gates will
- [Autumn Collection](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/autumn-collection/) - A HOUND DOG NAMED ELVIS by Heather Horrocks Interior designer, Kaitlin Hartley returns to her hometown of Aspen Grove, California, to the job of her dreams after a year of specialized training in New York. During the town’s Autumn Festival, she enters her dachshund, Elvis, into the Running of the Hallowieners race. Joshua Moore, the
- [What Every 6th Grader Needs to Know: 10 Secrets to Connect Moms & Daughters](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/whatevery6thgraderneedstoknow/) - Is your daughter asking questions about friends, peer pressure, school, and even her weight? As a mom, are you wondering how to answer them? Welcome to the club. But you can relax. Because we’ve asked real sixth-grade girls to dish on their top secret questions. And, we’ve provided time-tested real-life answers that work. Add to
- [Wedding Planner Mystery Box Set 1-3](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/wedding-planner-mystery-box-set/) - Enjoy all three of the bestselling Wedding Planner Mysteries in this box set. Includes Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things, Veils and Vengeance, and Proposals and Poison, plus special bonus sneak peeks of new novels! Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things Adrielle Pyper knows how to plan a wedding, and she's especially good at pleasing bridezillas. But
- [Veils and Vengeance](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/veils-and-vengeance/) - When wedding planner Adrielle Pyper orchestrates a destination ceremony in Hawaii, she’s prepared for anything—except murder. After the trauma of her last event, the beautiful isle of Kauai is the perfect place for Adri to unwind and do what she does best – plan. She even lets herself indulge in the attention of the groom’s
- [The Refugee's Billionaire](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/the-refugees-billionaire/) - The Refugee's Billionaire **This book was originally featured in the charity anthology, With a Kiss, which is no longer available for sale. My novel is now available as a single with a BONUS epilogue to enjoy!** Shawn Halstrom has an assignment: travel to Atlanta, Georgia to investigate The Heart of Atlanta refugee center so that
- [The Princess Bride of Riodan](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/the-princess-bride-of-riodan/) - Enjoy another visit to Echo Ridge, New York with the third novella in the popular Echo Ridge Romance Series! When a mysterious man offers to help Elise redecorate the old Bed & Breakfast, she gladly hands him a wallpaper steamer. After she discovers his true identity, she doesn’t know whether to curtsy or run and
- [The Echo Ridge Romance Collection](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/the-echo-ridge-romance-collection/) - Come back to Echo Ridge and delight in 4 contemporary romances from Award-winning and Bestselling author Rachelle J. Christensen! Each heartwarming, inspirational story is set in beautiful upstate New York. This box set includes bonus epilogues and a sneak peek of Rachelle's new book! Savor a recipe with each of the stories and come back
- [Silver Screen Kisses](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/silver-screen-kisses/) - Silver Screen Kisses is a collection of stories inspired by movies from everyone’s favorite list. Written by award-winning and bestselling authors, these contemporary romances take the reader back to Echo Ridge in the spring, when the promise of new love is budding just like the tulips around the Emerald Inn Bed & Breakfast. My Fair
- [Silver Cascade Secrets](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/silver-cascade-secrets/) - In this romantic suspense novella, SILVER CASCADE SECRETS, by Rachelle J. Christensen, Jillian is the master landscaper at a beautiful park. Meeting Travis there soon after breaking up with her boyfriend, Jillian is wary at first. Travis seems like a great guy, but Jillian had fallen for great guys before. When she learns that his
- [Second Chance Kisses](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/second-chance-kisses-an-echo-ridge-anthology-4/) - Do you remember your first love? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you had a second chance to follow your heart? In this collection of novellas written by award-winning and bestselling authors, come home to Echo Ridge as summer winds down and hearts once broken and lost are given one more chance, a
- [Lost Children: Coping with Miscarriage for Latter-day Saints](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/lostchildren/) - Whether it happens to you or someone you love, there’s no way to prepare for the overwhelming sense of loss that accompanies a miscarriage. But as Latter-day Saints, we know that Heavenly Father’s plan offers solace, even in the face of adversity. Lost Children provides specific information about miscarriage and how it affects a person
- [Kisses Between the Lines](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/kisses-between-the-lines/) - Kisses Between the Lines (Echo Ridge Anthology #2) Welcome to Echo Ridge, New York where romance finds its way into the hearts and lives of the people who walk the streets of the close-knit community. In these five novellas, readers will experience the power a book has to change a life, make dreams come true,
- [Hope for Christmas](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/hope-for-christmas/) - Anika Fletcher hates Christmas--its promises of good tidings and hope for the future are as tinseled as the ornaments on Kenworth's Hope Tree. Despite her feelings, Anika wants to maintain her daughter's faith in the magic of the season and gladly accepts a second job working with the handsome Carlos Rodriguez to restore Kenworth's old
- [Forget What You've Seen (The Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles, Book 2)](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/forget-what-youve-seen/) - ***NOTE*** This book was originally published under the title, Caller ID. The author has revised and updated the book and added a new cover and title to reflect these changes. Even if she escapes her captors, something much more dangerous lies ahead. When twenty-three-year-old Courtney Beckham, the privileged daughter of a highly successful land developer, is
- [Forget What You've Heard (The Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles, Book 1)](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/forget-what-youve-heard/) - ***NOTE*** This book was originally published under the title, Wrong Number. The author has revised and updated the book and added a new cover and title to reflect these changes. A cryptic phone call overheard by a pregnant woman makes her the next target for murder. One small piece of conversation heard by the
- [Double Take](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/double-take/) - When Mandy’s car is stolen with her two young daughters inside, the police think it’s a car-jacking gone wrong, but she can’t forget the determined look in the man’s eyes as he drove away. Mandy and her husband, Nick, are on the verge of divorce and the kidnapping is a wake-up call. All of their
- [Carve Me a Melody](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/carve-me-a-melody/) - Book #2 in the Music Box Romance Series He hesitated only half a second before lowering his head. There was something there, behind his eyes, in his soul. Something that seemed familiar to Sophie. She didn't know Leland, but she recognized that haunted look in his eyes. He had lost someone. He had weathered the
- [Claire's Christmas Dance](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/claires-christmas-dance/) - Claire has always dreamed of dancing at the Fielding House Christmas Ball, but she never dreamed she might dance into the arms of a gentleman not of her class. The Fielding House Christmas Ball is for everyone, including servants. This Christmas Eve a lady’s maid, Claire Walden, plans to attend for the first time, but
- [Brides & Billionaires: Rachelle's Romance Collection](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/brides-billionaires-rachelles-romance-collection/) - Love to binge-read clean and wholesome romance? Indulge in this sampling of romance from award-winning author Rachelle J. Christensen. Billionaires, wedding planners, a librarian, and a record producer of Christian music are just a few of the characters you’ll meet in this collection. Enjoy 4 complete novels in one boxed set! Book 1: Hawaiian Masquerade:
- [The Jason Edwards FBI Chronicles Box Set](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/the-jason-edwards-fbi-chronicles-box-set/) - Dive into these three thrilling suspense novels with FBI agent Jason Edwards and uncover the truth behind twisted secrets, kidnapping, and murder! ***NOTE*** The books in this set were originally published under the titles, Wrong Number, Caller ID, and River Whispers. The author has revised and updated the books and added a new cover and title to
- [How to Fetch a Fiancé: Large Print Edition](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/how-to-fetch-a-fiance-large-print/) - Hurt and broken-hearted after a painful divorce, Audrey Blair picks up and moves to Nashville looking for a fresh start. Her faithful German Shepherd, Duke, helps Audrey and her two daughters settle in while Audrey focuses on her work as a vocal coach. Even though she’s currently at odds with her faith, Audrey takes a
- [Veils and Vengeance: Large Print Edition](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/veils-and-vengeance-large-print-edition/) - When wedding planner Adrielle Pyper orchestrates a destination ceremony in Hawaii, she’s prepared for anything—except murder. After the trauma of her last event, the beautiful isle of Kauai is the perfect place for Adri to unwind and do what she does best – plan. She even lets herself indulge in the attention of the groom’s
- [The Billionaire's Stray Heart: Large Print Edition](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/the-billionaires-stray-heart-large-print-edition/) - Jordan Burke checked his watch as he walked from his office in downtown Chicago to the lunch meeting that would start in ten minutes. The billionaire owner of Burke Enterprises could have taken the company limo, but walking was faster in the midday traffic and it was a good excuse for him to get some exercise. He quickened his pace only to be held up by a red hand signal at the stop light. He tapped his foot impatiently as he waited for the light to change. “Jordy! Jordy, wait up!” Jordan straightened and then turned at the sound of the nickname that his sister, Lexi, still called him. A woman with dark hair pulled back in a ponytail tugged on the leash of two dogs that were fast approaching him. The border collie stayed alert at her side, but the larger golden doodle tugged on the leash, following his nose toward Jordan. “Jordy. Heel.” The dog hesitated, glanced at the woman, and then nosed against Jordan’s hand. “I’m sorry. This one’s in training.” She tugged on the leash again. Jordan laughed. “His name is Jordy?” The woman tilted her head and gave a hesitant smile. “Yes.” Jordan pointed at himself. “That’s my nickname, but only my sister calls me that.” She laughed and Jordan noticed the musical sound—bright and beautiful, just like the light in her hazel eyes. “Well, don’t feel bad. I’ve met lots of dogs named Maddie, which is my nickname. My friend told me I should take it as a compliment that my name is so popular for dogs.” Jordan laughed again and felt some of the tightness in his shoulders ease up. He patted Jordy’s head, noting that his namesake had a curly golden coat that was well-groomed. “This dog sure is a beauty.” She nodded. “He is that. His owners were considering giving him up because he was so hyper.” She smiled down at the dog. “But you’re doing better now, aren’t you, Jordy?” She looked up at Jordan and her cheeks pinked. “I’m a dog trainer, so both of these guys are my clients.” Jordan’s heart did something funny when he noticed her cheeks flush. It almost felt like it’d skipped a beat. He took a step closer to Maddie. She had a dimple in her left cheek and a small nose with a light smattering of freckles. “You must be good at your job then. Lucky guy.” He rubbed behind the dog’s ears, forcing himself to look away from the sparkle in Maddie’s eyes.
- [Silver Cascade Secrets](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/silver-cascade-secrets-2/)
- [Proposals and Poison: Large Print Edition](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/proposals-and-poison-large-print-edition/) - Love can be a very dangerous thing. At least it seems that way to Adri Pyper, the premier wedding planner in Sun Valley, Idaho. When one of her clients dies mysteriously, Adri takes the advice of the local detective and swears she will stay out of the investigation . . . this time. Luke Stetson's
- [Hawaiian Masquerade: Large Print Edition](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/hawaiian-masquerade-large-print-edition/) - When Lexi Burke escaped the remnants of a cold winter in Chicago for the beaches of Kauai, it wasn’t a random vacation. She left the hectic pace of Burke Enterprises behind with enough money to retire at age thirty-two, intent on settling into the idyllic existence of island life. Until she met local photographer Derek
- [Diamond Rings are Deadly Things: Large Print Edition](https://rachellechristensen.com/book/diamond-rings-are-deadly-things-large-print-edition/) - The air was charged with an expectant current as I unlocked the back door of my wedding planning headquarters. Pausing for half a second, I ran my fingers along the smooth vinyl lettering printed in teal on the metal door: Adrielle Pyper’s Dream Weddings, Where happily ever after is your destination. Those words were the realization of a lifelong dream for me, even though I never would have guessed I’d be setting up shop in Sun Valley, Idaho. I had loved my life in San Francisco, but after what happened, I needed to get out of the city and back home to my Idaho roots. The anxiety that had plagued me for over a year was finally fading. For once, I wasn’t afraid to step into the darkened room and flip the switch—the fluorescent lights illuminated everything I’d worked so hard for, and I felt like today might be the beginning of something different. The soft scent of lavender filtered through the air. It smelled like hope. My assistant, Lorea Zubiondo, arrived at the shop minutes after I came through the back door. Her dark hair looked glossy under the lights, almost black. The short layers were teased in the back—I joked that she was trying to make up for her five-foot-two height impairment. “Morning, Adri.” Her voice sounded chipper, and there was a lightness to her step. I noticed a bit of eyeliner and dark green eye shadow accenting her deep brown eyes and barely kept myself from gaping. Lorea was a no-frills girl, so why did she have makeup on? I glanced at the clock—fifteen minutes after eight. “You’re early today.” “Couldn’t sleep.” Lorea tugged the measuring tape hanging from her dress mannequin. A few minutes later, I caught her looking at the clock. The eye shadow suddenly made sense. “Ah, I see why you couldn’t sleep. It’s Wednesday. Guess I’d better open the front door in case we get a special delivery.” “I’m excited about seeing the dresses, that’s all.” Lorea’s gaze flicked to the clock again. “Me too.” I didn’t push the issue, even when I saw the hint of a smile lift the corners of her mouth. My own anticipation buzzed happily in the back of my mind as I turned the locks on the front door. I was ready to embrace this new venture, and I ignored the nagging thoughts of “What if?” that kept trying to creep in and overshadow my visions of success. I tidied up the front of the shop, winding the satin ribbon in shades of forest green and burgundy on a spool. A customized ring pillow with coordinating ribbon to match the accent colors might be just the thing for one of my June weddings. I tucked an errant strand of blonde hair behind my ear, my fingers brushing my favorite pair of sapphire earrings. With my sketch pencil, I outlined ideas for the ring pillow. Ten minutes later, wedding chimes rang, and I heard a familiar whistle. Lorea and I hurried to the front of the shop, pushing each other aside in hopes of getting there first. At the last second, I let her pass—she was going for the guy. I just wanted to see if the shipment had arrived. A man dressed in a brown uniform waited out front, holding a scanner.

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