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Book Review: Like Moonlight at Low Tide

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Like Moonlight at Low Tide By: Nicole Quigley 256 pages Genre: YA Christian Fiction Publisher: Zondervan Publication Date:9/23/12 Get it at: Zondervan Amazon B&N Christianbook  * I received this book through BookSneeze in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:   In Nicole Quigley's debut YA novel, sixteen-year-old Melissa Keiser returns to her hometown expecting to face the same bullies who called her the ugliest girl in school. Instead her new appearance sparks interest from the popular crowd who made her miserable. When Melissa has a chance to escape her rough home situation and find the life she's dreamed of, she must choose between a longtime crush, a new friend, and the brother who doesn't belong. Melissa's choices may have dire consequences. My Thoughts: This book captured my attention after the first few paragraphs. The plot was paced well and the author captured the voices of teenagers perfectly. She tackled social issues ...

Accidental Deception ( Book One of the Accidental Series) by Tina Martin

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Kindle or Nook 251 pages Publisher: Tina Martin (March 2013) I received a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.   Synopsis: Accidental Deception is a story about love versus loyalty, the tug-of-war that dictates every action Carter Williams will take after he stumbles upon a homeless woman, Shayla Kline, in Uptown Charlotte. Completely out of character for the usually self-centered bachelor, he puts his life on hold to spend a few nights with the stranger in the hospital. That’s when he makes an earth shattering discovery – Shayla was the fiancée of Jacob, his estranged brother. His brother who hated him. His brother who recently committed suicide. His brother who, despite the animosity between them, wrote him a suicide note asking him to take care of Shayla. Out of guilt and fulfillment of Jacob’s final wish, he moves Shayla into his home and gives her everything she needs to start over. The more she confides in him, the d...