The Preppy Book Princess

  Happy First Day of Advent Everyone :) I pray you're all doing well. I'm unfortunately still not. I'm still fighting this horrible attack on my mind from the enemy, and it's depleting a lot of my energy. I'm thankful for prayer, scriptures and the fact that this battle has brought me closer to Christ, but I'm really praying there will be a light at the end of the tunnel soon. If any of you guys are struggling with anything, be sure and let me know if I can pray for you. Today is release day for one of my favorite authors new release, and I can't wait to share about it with you all. The Coffee Corner by Amy Clipston: Source: Publisher via NetGalley Publisher: Zondervan Publication Date: December 1st, 2020 Genre: Christian Fiction/Amish Fiction Series: Amish Marketplace Synopsis: In this third installment of Amy Clipston’s Amish Marketplace series, an acquaintance grows into love over a few well-timed cups of coffee. Alongside her cousins who have booths of t...

  Happy Saturday Friends :) I hope all my American readers had a good Thanksgiving, even if it was probably different then in previous years. You've all probably noticed that I haven't been around as much on here or on my social medias. I've mentioned the hard time I've been going through, and honestly I'm still really struggling. There's a part of me that feels like I shouldn't be posting on here or on social media when I feel like I'm such a mess and so broken, but then another part of me feels like we're all probably broken in some way and maybe my honesty about everything could help someone else. I've been listening to Matthew West's The Truth Be Told a lot in the last couple of weeks, and it's such an amazing song with an extremely powerful message. I'm struggling to decide what to do, but I could really use your prayers for this battle in the meantime. If any of you are going through a hard time and also need prayers, don't ...

  Hello Friends :) It's been awhile. Unfortunately, I've been going through a really tough time, and I've never personally been through a spiritual warfare battle like this in my life. I don't have a lot of energy right now, so my blog hasn't been able to maintain my usual three posts a week for awhile now. Lord willing, I'd love to get it back to it eventually, but in the meantime, I'd really appreciate any prayers for strength and encouragement you could send my way. Today I'd like to share a new book review with you all. Cross Shadow by Andrew Huff: Source: Complimentary Copy Provided by the Publisher Publisher: Kregel Publications Publication Date: May 26th, 2020 Genre: Christian Fiction/Suspense Series: Shepherd Suspense Synopsis: All journalist Christine Lewis wants is the truth. All pastor John Cross wants is to avoid it. Former CIA agent turned evangelical pastor John Cross is busy caring for the small community of believers he ministers to in Vi...

  Happy Thursday Friends :) I pray you're all doing well. Life has still been really challenging for my family and I, but I wanted to hop on here today and share a review for one of my most anticipated releases for this year. The Cul De Sac War by Melissa Ferguson: Source: Publisher (Thomas Nelson) via NetGalley Publication Date: November 10th, 2020 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Bree Leake doesn’t want to be tied down. She’s had more jobs than she can count, and she plans to move as soon as the curtains fall on her less-than-minor stage role at The Barter—the oldest live performance theater in the US. But just when it’s time to move on again, Bree’s parents make her an offer: hold steady for a full year, and they will give her the one thing she’s always wanted—her grandmother’s house. Her dreams are coming true . . . until life at the theater throws her some curve balls.  And then there’s Chip McBride—her handsome and infuriating...

  Hello Friends :) I pray you're all doing well, and I want to thank you all for joining me here today on The Preppy Book Princess. I'm sorry that I haven't been around here much lately. My family has been going through really challenging times the last couple of months, and honestly, it's felt like we've been under pretty much constant satanic attack. I don't want to go into all the details, but I'd much appreciate any prayers you'd be able to send our way. So many Christians I'm hearing from are suffering through stuff right now, and if I can pray for any of you as well, please reach out and let me know. With everything that's been going on, I haven't had quite as much time or energy for my blog to be honest. However, one of my all time favorite authors has a book releasing next week, and I knew I needed to share about this one with all of you. Mistaking the Cowboy by Mandi Blake: Source: Complimentary Copy Provided by the Author Publicatio...

  Happy Sunday Everyone :) I pray this week finds you all well, and I'm looking forward to sharing a new book review with you all today. Fortune's Fall by Katherine Barger: Source: Complimentary Copy Provided by the Author Publisher: Anaiah Press Publication Date: November 3rd, 2020 Genre: Christian Fiction/YA Fiction/Dystopian Synopsis: While her classmates prepare for elite careers across America, Nyssa Ardelone trains for her secret job as the president’s dream interpreter. But when her mentor lies to the president about the prophecy in his latest dream, Nyssa must figure out why before the lie unravels. What she learns could destroy her own future. Fearful of a rumored rebellion, the president has launched a gas attack on Nyssa’s hometown, and her mentor lied about the dream to protect the survivors from more harm. When Nyssa learns her parents were injured in the attack, she flees with a stranger sent to steal the antidote—a stranger who claims to know her. Together, they ...

  Happy Tuesday :) I have another Christmas book review for you all today. Love, Lies and Mistletoe by D.E. Malone: Source: Complimentary Copy Provided by the Author Publication Date: October 30th, 2020 Genre: Clean Romance Series: Blueberry Point Romance Synopsis: One stolen kiss. A little Christmas magic. And the snowy inn where love stands a chance. Interior designer Layla Dean can’t believe her good fortune at snagging the holiday decorating gig at Blueberry Point Lodge. And even though her fledgling business has a growing list of happy clients, her personal life isn’t filled with the same Christmas magic. She needs a man in her life like she does coal in her stocking. But tell that to Brant Johnsson. Brant is known as the Twin Cities’ Master of Lights and Luminaria for good reason. His company oversees most of the downtown’s outdoor displays every season. But when a professional snag sends him reeling, he’s ready to quit the business. Until he runs into Layla again. Forgetting...

  Happy Sunday Everyone :) I finished a fantastic read over the weekend, and I'm excited to share about it with you all today. His Christmas Wish by Allie Pleiter: Source: Complimentary Copy Provided by the Author Publisher: Love Inspired Publication Date: November 1st, 2020 Series: Wander Canyon Synopsis: All he wants for Christmas is a family… To make his little nephew happy, this bachelor will need help… After his nephew, Cole, is orphaned, Jake Sanders vows to give the little boy the best Christmas possible…except Jake doesn’t know the first thing about kids! So when Cole’s preschool teacher, Emma Mullins, offers to pitch in, Jake’s grateful for her guidance. But while Jake and Emma share an immediate connection, their blossoming love must first survive the secret she’s hiding… From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. (synopsis from goodreads) My Review: I've loved every book I've ever read by Allie Pleiter, and His Christmas Wish ...

  Happy Tuesday Everyone :) It's October 20th and that means it's officially time for the book I'm going to be reviewing with you all today to release. That's especially exciting cause usually when I post my reviews, you all have to wait at least a few days before you can go and grab it for yourselves, but this one is officially available right now for you all to go on and pick up. Autumn Skies by Denise Hunter: Source: Publisher via NetGalley Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publication Date: October 20th, 2020 Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Romance Series: Bluebell Inn Romance Synopsis: Facing the past is easier if you don’t have to face it alone. The Bluebell Inn is turning a profit, and it’s time for the Bennett siblings to sell it and move on. Only Grace has plans to stay in the small lake town of Bluebell, North Carolina, where she hopes her growing outfitters business will save her from the loneliness of her siblings’ departure and the persistent sense of unworthi...

  Blessings Friends :) I haven't been around on here as much lately, and that's because the last few weeks have been really rough. I've been fighting a mental spiritual warfare battle that a lot of days has left me drained, and then in the midst of it I ended up being hospitalized, eventually needing an appendectomy. After the surgery, my body wasn't able to digest food or drink properly, and I ended up back in the emergency room twice in order to get nutrients through an IV. It's probably not surprising that I've been feeling pretty down and depressed through everything lately, and sometimes the spiritual battle seemed like too much for me to possibly press through. However, I've firmly been told in my prayers that there will be an end to this battle in sight, and if I'm being completely honest, this battle has made me take the necessary steps to reevaluating how I've been living my life. When you're dealing with such scary circumstances, it rea...

  Hello Friends :) I pray today finds you all well, and I want to thank you all for joining me for another book review here on The Preppy Book Princess. Some of you may have noticed that my last few reviews lean more towards the negative. I don't like being a negative person as the norm, but I've been really struggling lately with the kind of content that's being published, even under respected well known Christian publishers. I've been shying away lately from most secular fiction titles as I personally find the content to be heartbreaking and disturbing; especially considering how much of it is being "distorted" and finding its way into children's and young adult titles. I feel as a Christian reviewer I've been slacking. I've gone through over five years of reviewing on this blog, and I haven't always had my standards as high as they should have been. As Christians we are called to stand for more than going along with society's messed up i...

  Hello Friends :) and Happy Thanksgiving To All My Fellow Canadians Thanksgiving looked a little different this year. Obviously Covid 19 affected everyone's get togethers, and also for me recovering from surgery, it went a little differently than the norm. However it was still so nice to get to visit with at least a small amount of my family, and I also had the chance to finish reading the book I'm going to talk about with you all today. The Key to Love by Betsy St. Amant: Source: Publisher via NetGalley Publisher: Revell Publication Date: October 13th, 2020 Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Synopsis: The only thing Bri Duval loves more than baking petit fours is romance. So much so, she's created her own version of the famous Parisian lovelock wall at her bakery in Story, Kansas. She never expects it to go viral--or for Trek Magazine to send travel writer Gerard Fortier to feature the bakery. He's definitely handsome, but Bri has been holding out for a love story ...

  Good Morning Friends :) I was actually hoping to have had this review out for all of you yesterday, but alas, I had more complications with recovery from my surgery and ended up spending six hours in emergency last night, and not making it home until almost one in the morning. Unfortunately, I still can't know for certain when my blog is going to be back to normal updates, but I do have a new review for you all today from one of my all time favorite authors. If you've been reading my blog for awhile, then you're probably familiar with Mandi Blake and her beautiful, faith based romance reads. Today, I'm excited to share with you all about her upcoming release. Rescued by the Hero by Mandi Blake: Source: Complimentary Copy Provided by the Author Publication Date: October 7th, 2020 Genre: Christian Fiction/Sweet Romance Series: Heroes of Freedom Ridge Synopsis: The hardest part about this fake relationship is hiding it from her brother. Especially when it doesn't fee...

Hello Friends :) It's been a very, very long time since my last post, and for that I have to apologize. Unfortunately, I've had a very challenging few weeks, and I have yet to figure out when I'm going to be able to get my blog back to it's regular uploading schedule.   I'd talked a bit before about the spiritual warfare battle I've been fighting, then my hubby and I ended up taking a vacation for part of September, and less then a week after we returned home I ended up hospitalized for almost a week. I've been dealing with a weird pain in my side on and off for 22 years now, and have had so many doctors over the years think my appendix needs to come out. After this particular flare up, a surgeon finally did an exploratory surgery and now 22 years later, my appendix has finally been removed and the pain has disappeared. Unfortunately, the surgery was kind of rough, and the recovery has not been easy. I ended up back in the emergency room last night as my sto...

  Hello Friends :) I hope you're all doing well, and I want to thank you all for joining me for another book review here on The Preppy Book Princess. I recently had a chance to read an upcoming Christian non fiction title, and today I'll be sharing with all of you what I thought about it. Searching for Certainty: Finding God in the Disruptions of Life by Shelly Miller: Source: Publisher via NetGalley Publisher: Bethany House Publication Date: October 13th, 2020 Genre: Christian Non-Fiction Synopsis: We all long for certainty in life, yet things often don't go as we expect. When facing illness, job loss, strained relationships, and other struggles, our impulse is to question God and strive to fix things ourselves. In this book, Shelly Miller, a trusted ministry leader, explores how difficult times can actually be purposeful times of spiritual growth. Weaving the exodus story from the Bible with her own story, she shares how to focus on God rather than trying to overcome chal...