REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY OF THE HEAVENLY HOST (BOOK 1) BY C. DELLASEGA

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In The Testings of Devotion (The Heavenly Host), the former archangel Lucifer thinks he can prove a point by destroying Mortals completely but Sophia, Senior Servant of the Heavenly Host, is determined to thwart his plan—and resist his temptations. As a created angel, she witnessed his fall from Heaven with horror but when she’s assigned to carry out The Testings of Devotion, she discovers just how strong the lure of Earth can be. Luckily, the archangel Gabriel is there to support her but his mysterious disappearances and silence about the fate of Sophia’s predecessor are disturbing. Her three assistants, the Selected Servants, also come with challenges: one moment they work with complete dedication and the next they openly rebel.

As Lucifer’s power on Earth grows, he struggles to control his unruly army of Grigori, who are offspring of the original fallen angels. His grip of evil tightens around the seven Mortals chosen to be part of the Testings of Devotion just as Gabriel reveals there is a traitor within the Kingdom of Heaven. Still subject to Lucifer’s subtle attempts at seduction, Sophia begins to doubt her abilities to complete her assignments and fears she will disappoint both Gabriel and the Almighty Divine. When thrown into a direct confrontation with her adversary, she finally realizes who is truly being tested and witnesses the surprising power of complete submission.



My Thoughts-

If you are interested in Angels and the war between good and evil, then this is the book for you. The book is fictitious but is based on the Bible and the fall of Lucifer. The Angels were sent to protect us and guide us away from Lucifer. The book was a little slow starting and it took me a few chapters to get into the storyline. I was tempted to stop reading but I continued on and it started to fall into place for me. This is the first book in the trilogy and I will continue reading the series. This is a worthwhile read if you like religious fiction and was very descriptive.Would you like to win a copy of the book? I will be giving away my copy of the book to one lucky reader.

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Disclaimer: I received a free copy of the book from Bring It On Communications for my honest review and I was not compensated for my review.

REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY OF EAT THE COOKIE...BUY THE SHOES BY J. MEYER

The book Eat the Cookie...Buy the Shoes: Giving Yourself Permission to Lighten Up by Joyce Meyer gives us permission to lighten up and enjoy life. Engrained in our culture is the belief that unbending discipline is the only sure way to success. You must go to the gym five times a week, never order the dessert, and don't even think about buying that dress you keep staring at in the store window. Breaking from such a regimented lifestyle is a sign of weakness, right? Wrong!-and Joyce wants to tell us why... 

Though setting rules in our lives are important, it's just as important that we break them from time-to-time. Structure is a powerful tool, but when diverging from your own goals is seen as catastrophic, it can have a hugely negative effect on us. Balance is a core value in life and every once in awhile we deserve to indulge in a guilty pleasure or two. So don't feel bad about straying from your goals every once-in-awhile and in fact, embrace it: eat the cookie and buy the shoes.

To be released April 13, 2010

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My thoughts-

I have always felt guilty to buy something for myself. The book wants us to celebrate life and have fun. In the book, the author discusses many reasons why we should celebrate. We have all made mistakes in our lives, and the book says that we should not dwell on the past and move forward. She uses scripture to show that we are allowed to celebrate and be happy. There is a chapter in the book that encourages us to rest and give our soul a vacation by changing your attitude toward life and say a prayer. I have been very stressed in school and the book has helped me to learn to relax and enjoy life. I found the book enjoyable and easy to read. She used examples from her own life to show us that being disciplined is an important part of life we have a right to relax and celebrate.

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TOUR AND REVIEW OF ABIGAIL BY JILL EILEEN SMITH

                                                                    

 Abigail: A Novel (The Wives of King David) by Jill Eileen Smith is about Abigail a beautiful and strong willed woman is betrothed to a handsome and rich man, Nabal. On their wedding night he is drunk and disrespects her father. Abigail tries to honor and respect her husband. Every day he abuses her but she keeps her head high. Her family decided to join a wandering tribe whose leader is David and he is traveling to avoid King Saul. King Saul does not like and respect David. David is destined to become King one day, and Saul is not fond of the idea. Abigail is released from her abusive husband when he suddenly dies. What is Abigail to do? Who will take care of her?

She is free and can move on with her life. With the help of her brother, Daniel she is taken in and protected by David. He marries her, and she is very happy. Although David marries many other wives throughout the story, he relies on her wisdom to help him serve God. Can David lead his people and still obey God? That question and many more are answered in the book.

Turmoil marked her life—what price must she pay for love?

 About the Author-

Jill Eileen Smith has more than twenty years of writing experience, and her writing has garnered acclaim in several contests.When she isn’t writing, she enjoys time with her family, reading great stories, trying new recipes, and snuggling her two adorable cats. Jill’s research into the lives of David’s wives has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times. Her collection of Bible study helps and books on culture and history, along with an abundance of novels fills at least one shelf or bookcase in nearly every room in the house.

 
 
 
My Review-

Although, I have not had the pleasure to read the first book in the series, I was able to read Abigail with no difficulty. Abigail is a wonderful book. I felt her pain, her triumphs and her happiness. It was realistic and believable. It showed how women lived in Biblical times, and it was well researched. I look forward to the next novel in the series Bathsheba. The Author did an excellent job in portraying such a wonderful woman.

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Disclaimer: Available February 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. I received a copy of the book from Revell  and I was not compensated for the review of the book.