Join me in being whisked away to the beautiful island of Oloro Ile! Here you will find a vibrant and lush land with rich culture and delicious food. You will also meet 25-year-old Brielle Abebayo who just learned that she is a princess of this island, a small detail her Mom hadn't mentioned until now. Her Grandfather's health is failing, so Brielle must take on her role as the princess.

Another great book by Nicole Deese! My favorite part of this book was reading the story from Callie’s point of view and then the next chapter is from Davis’ point of view. I loved being able to understand how each of them was experiencing life. Callie brings life and color wherever she goes and I would definitely want her as a friend! Davis is serious but has a soft side.

Whenever You Come Around draws you in with a love story between a cowboy and a city girl. Charity carries a painful secret that weighs her down. Buck is a self-proclaimed bachelor who ends up needing Charity’s help.

The title fits this book well! A sweet story where you will find yourself relating with the characters. Holly gave up on her dreams long ago when she inherited her late uncle’s restaurant and her fiance abandoned her. Holly is struggling financially so she rents out the basement apartment. Jed, the new tenant, is having his own problems. His father suspends production of Jed’s business until he works out things with his brother.

Another heartwarming faith-filled novel by Robin Lee Hatcher! It’s a story of love, healing, and forgiveness. Jessica is widowed, pregnant, and harboring a secret of her husband’s betrayal. Ridley, her new neighbor, is also dealing with his own hurts.

The Dating Charade will have you laughing from start to finish! It’s a sweet story of two people who start dating. They each end up with three kids but decide to keep it from one another. Cassie and Jett’s story is lighthearted and fun but also deals with tough issues like foster care and adoption. I loved this book and recommend it.

In the Scripture for today, three things really jump out to me. As believers, we need to stop making excuses, ask for help and choose to walk in freedom.

Wow! It’s already February! We enjoyed a full but fun January. How did your January go? Today is my monthly Friday Favorites post where I share my five favorite things from the previous month. Creating a Vision Board, Unscripted, and Refuel Conference are just a few of my favorite things from this past month. Read on to see what my other favorites are. I’ll also share about a book I read this month.

It’s that time of year when the weather is cold, we don’t see much sun, and we are often stuck inside. This is the time of year people struggle with feeling down. The winter blues are a reality for so many.

If you haven’t picked a Word of the Year for 2022 yet, no worries! There is still time to pick your word. I first learned about the Word of the Year concept in 2018. Several of my friends had one and I wanted to know what the hype was. I learned that a Word of the Year gives you a growth focus for the year.