The Amish Nanny's Secret: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance by Amy Lillard

ABOUT THE BOOK

Will a temporary arrangement
turn into the love she needs?

Naomi Ebersol has always felt like the black sheep of her Amish community, and even more so now that she’s been accepted into art school. It’ll be difficult leaving Miller Creek behind, but she longs to follow her heart. To pay for her tuition, she agrees to be a nanny for widower Josias Schrock, who needs help caring for his five energetic little boys. Only now, everyone in their community thinks they’re engaged! Being around his family starts to feel all too real. But how can Naomi choose between the dream she’s always wanted…and the promise of love?

MY THOUGHTS.....

I enjoyed catching up with the Ebersol family in this return visit to Miller's Creek, and I loved learning about Naomi Ebersol's secret wish to attend art school. Taking a job as a nanny to the five Schrock boys would help with the finances, but it also meant being in close contact with their widowed father Josias. It didn't take long to see the special chemistry between them and suddenly, both of their lives were in complete disarray! Josias never wanted to marry again, Naomi yearned for a future away from Miller's Creek, and God seemed to have His own plans. Was a temporary solution becoming something more?

The Amish Nanny's Secret has all the feels: sweet romance that made my heart happy, five adorable little boys who made me laugh out loud, and a reminder that our plans are not always God's plans! Author Amy Lillard shares a heartwarming story for all who enjoy Amish fiction.

I received a complimentary digital copy from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amy Lillard is a 2013 Carol award-winning author who loves reading romance novels from contemporary to Amish. She was born and raised in Mississippi, but now lives in Oklahoma with her husband and their teenage son.  

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Girl Lost (The King Legacy #1) by Kate Angelo

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Luna Rosati found acceptance and a family during childhood, but when she became pregnant at seventeen, she gave the baby up for adoption and left without a word. Now a CIA counterintelligence officer, Luna wants to reconcile her fractured sense of self by finding the only blood family she has left--the teenage daughter she's never met. Her mentor, Stryker, promises to reveal her daughter's identity, but first Luna must meet him in the old neighborhood, the last place she wants to be. Then Stryker is captured.  
  
Special Agent Corbin King changed his surname to escape the shadow of his convicted father serving a life sentence. When he runs into Luna, the object of his failed teenage romance, the two must put their pasts aside and work together toward a greater mission. But when they encounter a kidnapping, missing bodies, and murder, the secrets Corbin and Luna are keeping from one another are only the beginning of the threat they face with more than their own lives at stake.

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MY THOUGHTS.....

Calling all fans of romantic Christian suspense. Kate Angelo has a compelling story that you don't want to miss!

Luna Rosati's determination to find the daughter she gave up turns to devastation when her only link suddenly disappears and she's forced to accept help from the one person she wants to avoid! Realistic characters and a riveting plot kept me turning the pages, but my favorite part was the faith message in both Luna and Corbin's stories. Their moral compasses may have altered, but second chances were possible! Angelo's source of inspiration? Luke 15:3-7 reminds us that our Heavenly Father is always seeking His lost children.

Kidnapping, evil, and betrayal---Girl Lost is a roller-coaster ride with surprising twists, heart-tugging emotions, and intense danger. It starts with a bang, and the explosive drama continues until the final page! I look forward to more exciting suspense from Kate Angelo and the next thrilling story in The King Legacy series.

I received a complimentary copy from the author, publisher, and NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.


My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kate Angelo is an author, minister, and public speaker from Southwest Missouri who works alongside her husband strengthening and encouraging marriages and families through their ministry. As the mother of five mostly grown children, she is fluent in both sarcasm and eyerolls; subjects she never intentionally taught while homeschooling. With her Chihuahua taking up half of her desk space, she writes suspenseful stories of imperfect people who encounter hope and healing through Jesus. Kate is a tech enthusiast, coffee lover, productivity guru, accomplished knitter, avid boater, prayer warrior, and known klutz.

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Is Your Daughter Ready?: 10 Ways to Empower Your Girl for an Age of New Challenges by Kari Kampakis

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Today's girls need grace and grit.   How do we raise them in light, yet prepare them for the dark?     

The journey of a girl mom often presents tricky terrain. In the early years, moms focus on the good. Being kind. Noticing beauty. Having faith and hope for the future. All the while,  Can we help them believe in goodness yet not be naïve? Can we prepare them to handle hard realities without letting reality harden them?  

Bestselling author Kari Kampakis champions you in this paradoxical journey. Like a big sister who's seen the wilderness and come back to report what's ahead, Kari offers a realistic yet optimistic framework.   

Is Your Daughter Ready? is your anthem for raising a powerful force for good in a world that's deeply hurting. With Kari as your guide, learn how to intentionally pack the essentials your daughter will need for her life journey  

instilling the love and light of Christ in her heart to empower her to be a light in the world; modeling healthy relationships to set her up for success in personal, professional, and romantic connections; providing her with the tools needed to have tough conversations with confidence and grace; cultivating a mission mentality so she can look beyond her circumstances to see God's purpose; and creating an environment of trust in God, assuring her that He will conquer any darkness. 

Reclaim the joy of motherhood and the power of your home as you lovingly pour into your daughter, teach her to stand on her own two feet, and pray for the day when she outruns you and begins to empower her own generation. 

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MY THOUGHTS.....

My granddaughter is almost twelve years old, and I find myself experiencing many of the emotions that I felt when I was raising my daughter. Each generation of teenage girls faces different challenges! My teenage years were certainly different from my daughter's, and now, there are even greater hurdles for young girls growing up in 2025. Is there a question why my concerns seem even more troubling now? 

Author Kari Kampakis packs a wallop in the 205 pages of IS YOUR DAUGHTER READY? Be sure to grab a highlighter for the abundance of enlightening statements and thought-provoking comments that need to be notated. I also loved that each of the ten chapters concludes with the same special sections: Truths Worth Packing, Questions to Unpack, and A Prayer to Lighten Your Load. There is also a special Appendix with 25 Talking Points for Hard Conversations. Talk about inspiration!

There are ten chapters, but one was especially relevant to me. 

Chapter 7 focuses on Connection---Grow Your Connection as You Lose Control

"Our daughters don't care what we know until they know that we care."

If you are a mother, grandmother, aunt, or merely a loving friend, grab a copy of IS YOUR DAUGHTER READY?" Kampakis offers encouragement as you strive to mold a young woman who is equipped to navigate her future. I am so grateful for the chance to review this book!

I received a complimentary copy from the author and W Publishing via FrontGate Women's Blogger Network. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars 

Trust God

Be a Praying Mom

Packing faith in your daughter's suitcase is essential because the mysteries of life require trust in God. Even a little faith can ignite your daughter's courage---and diminish her fear.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kari Kampakis is a mom of four daughters who writes about everyday events and significant moments that reveal God's movement in our lives. Her work has been featured on The TODAY Show, TODAY Parents, Focus on the Family, EWTN, Bethany Hamilton’s Mother/Daughter Experience, Yahoo! News, Grown & Flown, Thrive Global and other national outlets.

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