Review: A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews
What a delightful quick, Christmas-y read! **insert heart eyes** I’m slowly working my way through Mimi Matthew’s backlist of clean, Victorian era romances and I thought this Christmas novella would be the perfect book of hers to…
In the Manger ~ Part 5: Mary (Continued)
A dozen other parents stood around them, waiting to present their sacrifice to the Temple priest, and, therefore, their children to the Lord. Babes squalled, apparently growing as impatient with the wait as some of their parents.…
In the Manger ~ Part 4: The Innkeeper’s Son
There was a baby in their stable. That’s what Abba told Eli after he woke to the sound of strange screaming and yelling coming from outside. For hours it seemed, the loud noise went on and on…
Review: Once Upon a Dickens Christmas by Michelle Griep
Beside the quintessential Christmas novel, A Christmas Carol, I’d only ever read one Christmas themed book before now (Giver of Wonders by Roseanna M. White) but after listening to this story collection from Michelle Griep, I think…
In the Manger ~ Part 3: The Shepherd
Abel groaned as he lowered his aging bones to sit on a boulder. He settled against the stone that years of wind had worn smooth, bracing his hands on knobby knees. A soft bleat met his ear…
Christmas Gift Guide for Book Lovers
Do you have a friend or family member that’s a bibliophile (AKA: book lover)? Or are you the book lover looking for fun things to add to your Christmas Wish-list? Well, I thought it would be fun…
In the Manger ~ Part 2: Joseph
I hope you’re enjoying this special Christmas story series! If you haven’t read Part 1 you can read it here! “It’s time. He’s coming.” “What? Now?” Joseph rushed to Mary’s side, wrapping an arm around her small…
Book Spotlight: Giver of Wonders by Roseanna M. White
It’s officially Christmastime! Time to pull out the tree and Christmas lights and hang the stockings (if you haven’t already), and to start buying and wrapping presents! Have you ever stopped to wonder where all these traditions…
In the Manger ~ Part 1: Mary
Mary clasped a dust covered hand over her swollen abdomen as the donkey stumbled on a rock in the road. She clutched the beast’s coarse mane with her other hand to steady herself. The firm sphere of…
