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Any of you who have been reading my blog for awhile are probably not surprised to hear me say that I was beyond excited to get to have the chance to advance read Mandi Blake's upcoming release.
I first started reading her books last year, and since then she has quickly become a new favorite author for me. There's something about her stories that truly pull at your heartstrings, leave you with a big ole smile on your face, and truly represent the necessity of faith no matter the circumstances.
I've reviewed quite a few of Mandi's previous books on my blog, and you can find those reviews here, here, here, here, and here.
Today I can't wait to share with you all my thoughts and opinions of her upcoming March release, and I hope you'll all end up loving this one as much as I did.
All The Stars by Mandi Blake:
Source: Complimentary Copy From The Author
Publication Date: March 17th, 2020
Synopsis:
Gaining her trust won’t be easy. Earning her love will be nearly impossible.
Leah Manning is working to get back on her feet after her ex-husband disappeared one night, leaving her to raise their infant daughter alone. When a trip to a hardware store has her literally falling into the arms of its handsome owner, his charms are hard to resist. But he’s a stranger, and, to her, that means he can’t be trusted. Can she learn to let her faith be stronger than her fear?
Brian Matthews has never met a stranger. A friend to everyone he meets, he can’t understand why Leah is determined to keep him at a distance. He only wants to help, but she can't accept that he only has the best intentions. It’s a good thing his love is patient.
Leah isn’t ready to let the love she feels for Brian override years of fear, and he’s tired of spending lonely nights playing songs on his guitar to fill the silence. What will it take to show Leah that Brian is the answer to her prayers?
All the Stars is book five in the Unfailing Love series, but the books can be read in any order.
(synopsis from goodreads)
My Review:
Readers of Mandi Blake's Unfailing Love series are in a for a treat when they pick up the fifth installment, All The Stars. Every single time I've read and reviewed a book from this series, I've claimed it's my new favorite, and that's definitely the case with this one as well. Mandi's books just keep getting better and better, and it's honestly hard to choose a favorite when the series as a whole has easily become one of my new favorites. I knew it was going to take a special lady to steal Brian's heart, and Leah (and Emma!) were definitely up to the job.
I enjoy how this author always writes her books with her protagonists having broken pasts as a way of showcasing how no one can ever truly move on without the help of our amazing Heavenly Father. In this particular title, Brian and Leah are both suffering with things in their past that they don't know how to move on from, and this can't come until it's turned over to the Lord, and His Grace provides much needed healing. I enjoyed how this is also always used as a method for strengthening the beautiful relationship between the couple, and Lean and Brian are now a new favorite book couple for me. I generally really enjoy stories where kids play a major part in the relationship, and I truly adored Emma and the relationship she has for her mom. Brian may never have planned on falling for a single mom, but it showed the strength of his character that he isn't dissuaded when he meets Emma for the first time, and soon develops a lovely relationship with her as well.
I feel that anytime I go to review one of Mandi's books I could quite easily end up writing a book about just how much I enjoyed the story, as there's just so many amazing things about this title. I loved the romance, I loved Emma's presence, I loved how strong the faith element is, I loved the look into some of the other character's lives who've been introduced in previous titles, I loved the fact that the writing flows so beautifully, and I loved the fact that I had a hard time putting it down. Also, as someone who was brought up on country music, I loved all the classic country songs that are mentioned and performed by Brian and Lean throughout the story. Music plays such a big part of their life, and I thought the author perfectly represented how much it means to each of them.
While the Unfailing Love series can be read as stand alones, I personally recommend reading every title as each one is so good, and I can barely even pick a favorite anymore. However, if you've yet to pick up a book from this amazing series, then All The Stars is the perfect one to start with. Mandi Blake truly takes her readers on a beautiful journey in this one, and it's a journey I was honestly sad to see come to an end.
I'm already counting down the days until the sixth book releases, and I'm really hoping that it's going to be Ian's story.
Final Rating: 5/5.
Thanks so much to Mandi Blake for allowing for me to advance read this!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not required to give a positive review.
Any of you who have been reading my blog for awhile are probably not surprised to hear me say that I was beyond excited to get to have the chance to advance read Mandi Blake's upcoming release.
I first started reading her books last year, and since then she has quickly become a new favorite author for me. There's something about her stories that truly pull at your heartstrings, leave you with a big ole smile on your face, and truly represent the necessity of faith no matter the circumstances.
I've reviewed quite a few of Mandi's previous books on my blog, and you can find those reviews here, here, here, here, and here.
Today I can't wait to share with you all my thoughts and opinions of her upcoming March release, and I hope you'll all end up loving this one as much as I did.
All The Stars by Mandi Blake:
Source: Complimentary Copy From The Author
Publication Date: March 17th, 2020
Synopsis:
Gaining her trust won’t be easy. Earning her love will be nearly impossible.
Leah Manning is working to get back on her feet after her ex-husband disappeared one night, leaving her to raise their infant daughter alone. When a trip to a hardware store has her literally falling into the arms of its handsome owner, his charms are hard to resist. But he’s a stranger, and, to her, that means he can’t be trusted. Can she learn to let her faith be stronger than her fear?
Brian Matthews has never met a stranger. A friend to everyone he meets, he can’t understand why Leah is determined to keep him at a distance. He only wants to help, but she can't accept that he only has the best intentions. It’s a good thing his love is patient.
Leah isn’t ready to let the love she feels for Brian override years of fear, and he’s tired of spending lonely nights playing songs on his guitar to fill the silence. What will it take to show Leah that Brian is the answer to her prayers?
All the Stars is book five in the Unfailing Love series, but the books can be read in any order.
(synopsis from goodreads)
My Review:
Readers of Mandi Blake's Unfailing Love series are in a for a treat when they pick up the fifth installment, All The Stars. Every single time I've read and reviewed a book from this series, I've claimed it's my new favorite, and that's definitely the case with this one as well. Mandi's books just keep getting better and better, and it's honestly hard to choose a favorite when the series as a whole has easily become one of my new favorites. I knew it was going to take a special lady to steal Brian's heart, and Leah (and Emma!) were definitely up to the job.
I enjoy how this author always writes her books with her protagonists having broken pasts as a way of showcasing how no one can ever truly move on without the help of our amazing Heavenly Father. In this particular title, Brian and Leah are both suffering with things in their past that they don't know how to move on from, and this can't come until it's turned over to the Lord, and His Grace provides much needed healing. I enjoyed how this is also always used as a method for strengthening the beautiful relationship between the couple, and Lean and Brian are now a new favorite book couple for me. I generally really enjoy stories where kids play a major part in the relationship, and I truly adored Emma and the relationship she has for her mom. Brian may never have planned on falling for a single mom, but it showed the strength of his character that he isn't dissuaded when he meets Emma for the first time, and soon develops a lovely relationship with her as well.
I feel that anytime I go to review one of Mandi's books I could quite easily end up writing a book about just how much I enjoyed the story, as there's just so many amazing things about this title. I loved the romance, I loved Emma's presence, I loved how strong the faith element is, I loved the look into some of the other character's lives who've been introduced in previous titles, I loved the fact that the writing flows so beautifully, and I loved the fact that I had a hard time putting it down. Also, as someone who was brought up on country music, I loved all the classic country songs that are mentioned and performed by Brian and Lean throughout the story. Music plays such a big part of their life, and I thought the author perfectly represented how much it means to each of them.
While the Unfailing Love series can be read as stand alones, I personally recommend reading every title as each one is so good, and I can barely even pick a favorite anymore. However, if you've yet to pick up a book from this amazing series, then All The Stars is the perfect one to start with. Mandi Blake truly takes her readers on a beautiful journey in this one, and it's a journey I was honestly sad to see come to an end.
I'm already counting down the days until the sixth book releases, and I'm really hoping that it's going to be Ian's story.
Final Rating: 5/5.
Thanks so much to Mandi Blake for allowing for me to advance read this!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not required to give a positive review.
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