Mailbox Monday…08.08.11

Mailbox Monday is where other bloggers write about the books they received the previous week. The Mailbox Monday is now going on a blog tour with the host for the month of July being Life In The Thumb. Visit her blog to see what books made it her way and check out the others who are participating like me in the Monday Mailbox Meme.

Take A Chance On Me by Jilly Mansell - Even in a small town the drama is larger than life…

Cleo Quinn doesn’t have the greatest track record when it comes to men, but now Will’s come along. Handsome and attentive, he could be her Mr Right. Things are definitely looking up for Cleo… apart from one small problem with a rather large ego. Johnny LaVenture, sculptor extraordinaire and her personal childhood nemesis, is back in Channing’s Hill and tormenting her as if he’d never been away.

Meanwhile Cleo’s sister Abbie has a problem of her own-husband Tom has become distant and withdrawn, and she’s determined to find out why. But will the shocking truth mean the end of their idyllically happy marriage?

The sisters are about to discover that the past can come back to haunt you, and that love can flourish in the unlikeliest of places…

Fires of Winter by Roberta Gellis - A sparkling prize, the beautiful Mellusine of Ulle is awarded to the bastard-born Bruno of Jernaeve as a spoil of war. Bruno vows to tame the rebellious spirit of the captive beauty, but ultimately surrenders to her charms. Born of different worlds, joined in the flames of passion and intrigue, they find new strength in each other’s arms…and a burning love that defies all eternity.”

Life Changing Bible Verses You Should Know by Erwin & Rebecca Lutzer - After Erwin Lutzer, senior pastor of the Moody Church, and his wife, Rebecca, realized that memorizing Scripture has nearly become a lost pursuit today, they decided to create this practical, relevant resource filled with powerful verses and insightful explanations to help stimulate a spiritual hunger in readers? own lives. With more than 35 topics and questions for reflection and further study, readers will discover how God’s Word will:

• sustain them in times of need
• comfort them in seasons of sorrow
• strengthen their hearts in times and areas of weakness
• direct their steps and decisions toward God’s will

These handpicked verses provide a foundation of wisdom and hope to show readers who God is and what He has done for them, as well as who they are and how they can successfully live the Christian life.

A Women’s Secret to Confident Living by Karol Ladd - Bestselling author Karol Ladd shares powerful truths from Colossians and reveals an exciting path to confident living through God’s love and grace.

With biblical wisdom and an inspiring belief in God’s purpose for each woman, Karol helps readers transform the way they see themselves and how they live out their lives as they discover their value and confidence in God. With this vital perspective shift, a woman will:

• Transform her thinking through powerful prayers
• Cultivate potential by exploring the dreams God gives to her
• Step forward with a strong sense of identity in Christ
• Deepen relationships and communication with others and with God
• Shine with joy and assurance of what she brings to the world

Karol’s study questions bring dimension to God’s leading and hope for women and provide individuals or groups a practical way to explore, know, and live boldly in God-confidence.