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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Devon Pulliam

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book will make you cry, make you smile, make you thank God for the people you have but most of all it will warm your soul. This is several short stories placed together with some wonderful poems put in at the most perfect times.

Here you meet Krista, Merci and Lacey. Merci promises her grandmother shortly before she passes on that she will take the trip that has been planned for months with her mom and aunt and make them reconcile.

This book opens up the struggles they are all three having, not just with one another but with their faith. If you’ve been there you know exactly what that is like. If you’ve experienced a close loss of a family member you can feel the emotions in this book.

But can Merci get her mom and her aunt to reconcile? Can she manage to keep her promise to her grandmother? Can she live her own truth and spread her wings?

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Shannen Kern

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Promised Plan was my first book by this author, and it was an absolute whirlwind of emotions for me. I loved the flow of this story and the way that the characters felt incredibly real. You really go on this journey the moment you open the book. I feel like every family has their own issues and works through them accordingly, but this story tells of a beautiful redemption and strong bonds. Prepare yourself for an amazingly woven journey where the deepest parts of their faith are tested. I highly recommend picking this one up. I can’t wait to see what Sharon Hughson has in store for us next!

 

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Felicia Bates

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A middle child with two sisters and a mother that passed away from cancer this past October, you’d probably assume I would want to steer clear of this book but I was really drawn in by the synopsis. Adult relationships are complex, especially those of mother/daughter and sibling variety and I really felt like the characters were very well written with great depth to them. I really enjoyed that the story is written in multiple perspectives and allowed for a glimpse in each character’s mind. While an emotional read, this book was truly inspirational and uplifting with several glimpses of hope and lessons that while things might not work out like you planned them, they might just work out the way they’re meant to. I really found comfort in this author’s writing style and would read more from her again.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Anna Hirsch

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
4 Stars

Alpha Block is a boys correctional facility. The boys are in for misdemeanours, murder and everything in between. Life is not easy and being caged in is even worse. The boys are planning to escape and everyone has a roll to play. Caroline McBride teaches them and truly believes in the rehabilitation of these youths. Her intuition is telling her that something is brewing but she can’t figure out what. She believes in these boys and wants to help them choose a better way of life. Unfortunately she keeps getting railroaded by the deputies. There are rules for a reason.

This book was really stepping out of the box for me. It was not my usual genre but it sounded interesting so I took a chance. The story was well written. I’m not sure how I feel about it though. It made me sad. I felt bad for the boys and the lives that they lived. The way the deputies treated them got me angry. One thing that I did struggle with (I know it sounds silly) was the font size. It was so small that I got annoyed reading the book. It’s probably just me being crazy so don’t let it deter you from reading this story.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by M Policicchio

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Not exactly sure what was the cause but a rift has settled between her daughter’s, Ruth makes a plan to take a vacation with her two daughters and one granddaughter to see if she can do something to heal it. The only problem is that Ruth is dying of cancer. She might not make the trip. As Ruth’s family gather for her birthday, she makes Merci, the granddaughter, promise that she will ensure the trip will happen if Ruth is there or not.

As the trip gets closer, the chasm between sisters has only gotten bigger. Merci is worried that she won’t be able to convince her mom to go on the trip. Merci is also hiding things from her family. She has decided that she will reveal them on this trip.

This heart wrenching story is from the POVs of all women involved. Each gets their say. Each gets to reveal their truth. An overarching theme is their faith, how that gets each through the hard times. One even faces a battle of questioning God and her faith due to the actions of others.

This story of love and family is beautifully told. Although not my usual fare, the story is just the get lost in your feels, tear-jerking, redemption story of sisterhood that would be best read on a beach with the warm breeze quickly drying the tears off your cheeks or in a garden of blooming posies.

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Megan Pesek

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lap Baby was my first book by Amy Q. Barker, but it won’t be my last. She has a way with words and intertwining stories that can’t be overlooked. It was of special interest that Lap Baby was inspired by a segment of a TV show.
Lap Baby tells the stories of Julie, Paige, and Marie; survivors of a plane crash 20 years ago. The characters are so well developed that it was easy to follow each individual story as well as they connections to each other. The characters were easy to connect with and the story was captivating. Each of the women face challenges they need to work through rather than keep festering, but don’t realize that just surviving wasn’t enough.
Lap Baby is an emotional read that will remind you that you never know what others are carrying.

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Diane Sennett

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an incredible story. I was intrigued at the beginning and boy was I taken for an emotional roller coaster ride with the survivors of a plane crash. Each survivor has coped and not always “lived” in the 20 years since the plane went down.
The writing was superbly done. Each character comes to life on the page; you cannot help but to feel their trials and triumphs.
I highly recommend this book!

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is an emotional ride. It takes a few pages to really connect and get into it but when you do woah what a turbulence crash filled ride. Such an original story and has a not normally thought of plot. There are three different points of view throughout the book giving you perspective from all the characters. Great read.

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
This book is so well written and will pull at all of your heart strings. The beginning was a little slow for me. But once it picked up, it picked up! This is such a great read.

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Promised Plan was a little hard for me to read, because the main character has cancer- and my grandmother died of cancer. It brought back some hard memories of those times, so perhaps trigger warning to those who have been through it. Its not graphic, just was reminiscent for me. The book focuses around a woman with cancer, and it has torn her (adult) daughters apart. She plans a trip of a lifetime, as a girls trip with 3 generations. Unfortunately she passes away before the trip takes place. Everyone wants to fulfill their promise to take the trip, in honor of their mother/grandmother. But, all are unsure if the trip will achieve the goal of bringing everyone back together, or if it will be miserable as everyone fights. All in all, I loved the story and am glad to have read it. Read for yourself to see how the trip goes.

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A completely unique story that captured me from the beginning. I liked how we had three different sides to the same event. Diving into the emotions of each of these women was interesting and captivating. The characters are relatable and this story is touching. It was fast paced and hard to put down.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first read by this author and it will not be my last. The story was well written. It keeps you wanting to turn the page to find out what happens next to the boys. The book is about a group of boys in a juvenile detention center. The boys are referred to as the boys of Alpha Block. It follows them in their struggle to escape to freedom. The experiences they go through pull at your emotional strings. Will they find freedom or become trapped in the abusive system?

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by April McCoy

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a soul puncher and an eye opener. As a mom of young kids and a step mom to older kids, I am constantly on my kids about sticking together. I am not disillusioned and maybe a little jaded in that I’m not going to force someone to have another in their life just because they’re family, BUT, siblings should be there for each other. And if I can instill this loving and supportive relationship for each other onto them then I am leaving them better for it! This collection of tales broke me, healed me, and was thought inducing to say the least. To think of what our family would look like after we are gone, to have seen for myself siblings essentially fall apart after losing our matriarch, wasnt something I thought too heavily about. This was so eloquently put together and so, so, so impactful! I felt every emotion under the sun and felt empathy grow exponentially. Great read and for moms or those who have lost their moms, this is a really good read!!

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When Tessa Talman first meets Simon Fremont, not only is she attracted to him, she’s intrigued by how different their lives are. He’s a dedicated scientist, practical, pragmatic, and grounded. She’s a head-in-the-clouds romance author. As their relationship grows, they meet in places around the world, while continuing to live in different countries.

Though their feelings for each other deepen, their priorities remain the same. Simon is in a hurry to be financially sound and settle down, but Tessa is enjoying her freedom and newfound success. Neither is willing to give in, but as each goodbye gets harder, Tessa begins to wonder whether fame is the path to happiness, or if she has everything she needs in Simon.

Just as Tessa finds the courage to go after her own happily ever after, the unthinkable happens, separating them in ways she never imagined.

To move forward, she must let go of the past and determine once and for all if love is truly more powerful than the pain of goodbye.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Rayne East

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Actions and Consequences
An emotional tale drenched in suspense and lightened by hope. This is the first book I have read by this author and it was a great read. There is a rawness about the story, with the heart wrenching and confronting treatment of the boys but also shows the brotherhood that forms. I really connected with the characters and was vested in their plight. Highly recommend.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

“It’s time to break out.”

The Boys of Alpha Block is the first book that I have read by Nancy Nau Sullivan, but if this is anything to go by, it certainly won’t be the last.
This is a suspenseful women’s fiction story that is set in a juvenile detention centre where a group of neglected and abused boys plan their escape. The story really tugged at my heartstrings, as I really felt for what the boys had experienced and what they were (still) going through.
The story is quite suspenseful and had me flipping the pages, avidly reading well into the early hours, just so I could find out how everything played out. It also contains sensitive subjects that may be triggers for some readers. This isn’t a ‘light and fluffy’ read. What the boys have been through, and experience while in detention was heart-wrenching. Neglect. Manipulation. Abuse. Assault. Humiliation. Violence. Yes, there were some gritty, raw, and emotional moments. But there was also connection, bonds, friendship, hope, and strength of character-adding light to the story, which helped to balance those dark elements.
Well worth the read.

Thank you, Nancy Nau Sullivan!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Ashley Mertz

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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I am a “judge a book by its cover” kinda gal. This beautiful cover is truly what drew me into reading this novel. This was my first time reading a novel by Sharon Hughson and I am so glad that I picked this one. The characters are lovable and relatable. The realistic story line and events these characters endure are heartfelt. There were many times I sympathized with each character on many different levels. I really wished the sisters could have reconciled their differences before Ruth’s passing but that’s the nature of the beast. Sometimes we humans just have to learn the hard way. Sometimes something unwanted has to happen for us to realize what we are missing out on. Overall, I truly enjoyed The Promised Plan and I will not hesitate to recommend this quick, easy read to a friend.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Boys of Alpha Block is a heart-wrenching tale about a group of teenage boys who plan to try to escape Alpha Correctional Center, a juvenile detention center. The boys have been subjected to humiliation, degradation, and abuse at the hands of the correctional officers working within the correctional center. They feel that life on the outside would be better and as a group try to devise a plan to escape.

This was a beautifully written and fast paced story, but I will admit that it was hard for me to read at times because of the horrid abuse and neglect that was taking place within the correctional center. The author did a fantastic job of inciting raw emotions through detailed writing and vivid scene descriptions. The characters are ones that you can love, hate, or feel indifferent about. The boys needed a second chance, which could have been possible with the right guidance. Instead, those that could have helped them either mistreated or abused them or turned a blind eye. The correctional officers were deplorable, and it is hard to imagine that someone in a position of authority could treat another person so inhumanely. Those such as the teachers and counsellors that were there to guide and help were ultimately just as guilty for allowing the abuse and mistreatment of the boys to continue. A riveting read that was a rollercoaster ride of emotions for me.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read. It is about a group of boys in a juvenile detention centre who are fed up with the way they are being treated so they come up with a plan to escape. But what will the price be for their freedom and is it worth all the trouble they go through?
The author’s writing was interesting as they have first hand knowledge of this environment which really brings the story to life and really educates the reader on what actually happens in these places.
There is definately a divide between the educators who believe these boys can be rehabilitated and do everything in their power to facilitate and help them to do that and the other side of the deputies who believe they are all lost causes and can’t be changed. Reading the verbal and physical abuse they endure really bring home how some children leave these places and go on to reoffend again.

This story is really well written and the detail that goes into the planning of the boys escape and what happens during and after really make this a gripping read that I just couldn’t put down.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Boys of Alpha is the first book I have read by this author, Nancy Nau Sullivan. I was very intrigued about this story by the cover, and I was not disappointed.
The story is full of emotions and suspense, the story builds slowly and then picks up. This thrilling tale is very well written with psychological elements and was a surprise to read.
The characters are interesting, and you become invested in them and their plight. Imagine being locked away and being treated as scum by some who abuse the power they hold. The boys incarcerated in Alpha Block suffer fear, humiliation, physical and verbal abuse.
When enough is enough the boys put together a plan but what will they have to sacrifice and what will be the consequences of their actions?
What is the price you are willing to pay? Is freedom worth the price?
I hope to read more from this author.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from her. I found this book to be well written and engaging. A story about boys trying to break out of prison. But they neglect to think about the consequences of their actions. Is escape or freedom a dream for them? I enjoyed these characters and what they added to the story. They are connectable and made the story come to life. A fast paced, hard to put down story that has a lot going on. I enjoyed how the author did a great job of keeping things engaging which helped me from getting lost in the story. This is an easy and entertaining story to read. You don’t want to miss what happens to these boys. I enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend it

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The boys are determined to break out of prison, but they don’t consider the frightening consequences of making a run for it. When Tarvis arrives at Alpha Correctional Center, he ignites a plan that ringleader Jesse Allen has been cooking up. Rick is making shivs out of school supplies, and Julius fuels the hate with his disastrous choices. As the plan rolls out, their teacher, Caroline McBride, knows something is up, but she doesn’t know what. The air is tense. At odds with the cruel deputy staff, she and William Bonner, the counselor—and her lover—hear the rumblings, but they can’t stop the inevitable. The big blow up. The escape. But freedom is as elusive as a dream.

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Nancy Nau Sullivan is the author of memoir, mystery, and a novel—THE BOYS OF ALPHA BLOCK. She wrote for newspapers in high school and college and later worked as an editorial assistant in New York. She’s a former journalist and teacher.

Born in San Francisco, Nancy grew up outside Chicago and often visited Anna Maria Island, Florida. She returned to the island with her family and wrote an award-winning memoir, THE LAST CADILLAC, about the years she cared for her father while her children were still at home–a harrowing adventure of travel, health issues, adolescent angst, and hurricanes. She went back to the Florida setting for her first cozy mystery, SAVING TUNA STREET, creating the fictional Santa Maria Island for the Blanche Murninghan mystery series, now in its fourth installment with A DEATHLY IRISH SECRET. She based THE BOYS OF ALPHA BLOCK on the years she taught in a boys’ prison in Florida.

Nancy is a graduate of the University of San Francisco (San Francisco College for Women) in Spanish and political science and holds a master’s degree in journalism from Marquette University. She lives in Northwest Indiana. Find her at www.nancynausullivan.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter @NauSullivan.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63270775-shore-lodge” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1668094027l/63270775._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63270775-shore-lodge”>Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15604934.Susan_Specht_Oram”>Susan Specht Oram</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5568467669″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I think I read this whole series out of order but even so I did not feel lost in any way. All three books in this series may be read as a standalone as they all deal with different characters and problems. In this story Jacklyn has just lost her husband to a heart attack. While working her way through he grief she finds that her husband had given their son a substantial amount of money to make his dreams a reality. They owned a flower shop together which she must now take care of, but with her world crumbling down around her how will she survive? She has no safety net for herself and must keep the shop in order to recoup the money that was given away. Her children talk her into going to a retreat but she soon realizes she has been duped and is actually in a psychiatric facility. Will she be able to prove that she is mentally stable and save her home and business? I enjoyed this book, but man did Dusty make me mad. Having a little perspective from working in the Healthcare field I get why he just wanted to put her somewhere rather than deal with his mother. His sister, Rose, just wanted what was best for Jacklyn and to help but her hands were tied. Dusty definitely had some underlying ulterior motives. I know it’s a work of fiction but I couldn’t help getting worked up. Overall though it was another good book by the author.
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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by the author, and I had high hopes. I was not disappointed. I really enjoyed the plot of this story and the way in which the author built the tension.

The characters are well-written, and they stand out from the get-go. The emotions Jacklyn feels soon becomes yours, especially her pain. It’s a skill I admire.

I loved Jacklyn’s character, despite her grief (and then on top of that the betrayal and further heartbreak) she finds the strength to build up her courage and fight. I truly felt for her and quickly got invested in her story and how it would turn out.

I would have loved to have seen a more ‘just’ ending but c’est la vie. It’s more realistic and frightening this way.

This may be my first book by this author, I will ensure it won’t be my last – I look forward to more!

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Promised Plan
By: Sharon Hugshson

This book is told from the perspectives of four women. Through this story their friendships are tested, their loyalty is shaken and all in all they are going through struggles. These characters are so relatable and written so well. I definitely felt for each of them as I went through the story.
This book gives a wonderful look at how grief hits everyone differently and at different times. This is such a well written book and one that I definitely recommend. It takes you on such an emotional ride but it is well worth it.

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful heartfelt journey as sister navigate grief differently and their animosity toward each other that led to no contact with each other and a mother who never gave up trying to rebuild their relationship again.

Lacey and Krista’s mother wanted to take one last trip to Victoria BC along with Lacey’s daughter, Merci. When God has other plans for this family, the heartbreak that this family endures is unfathomable. Merci promised her grandmother to continue and go on the planned tripped that she always dreamed of. When anger, grief, hurt, questioning of faith and miscommunication come out, will Lacey and Krista be able to be the loving sisters whom were also best friends again?

This story hit a bit home and is very raw and real. The author did a wonderful job especially navigating grief, death and also faith along with the emotions of sisters whom lost their loved one.

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Alison Risher

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I chose this book because my mom wishes that my sister and I were closer. It really struck a chord with me. I feel that any reader who has a sibling would l be able to relate to this story. The author composed a musical heart-song, and her characters stayed true to their parts. I see a sister trip in my near future!

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a poignant novel with bittersweet happiness. The setting in the Pacific Northwest for The Promised Plan makes me miss home! I wondered why Ruth didn’t push for her daughters to reconcile prior to her cancer treatment and diagnosis. As the story progressed, I could see how not having much time left on earth was a motivation to not leave things left undone/unsaid. A mother’s love for her children is one of those universal truths that make an excellent story!

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Angela Hayes

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker is an emotional women’s fiction story, and the first book that I have read by her. The title grabbed my attention as soon as I saw it, and when I read the blurb I became intrigued by the promise of a touching story- so much so that I found myself putting aside the book I had been reading to leap into this emotional tale.
I found Ms. Barkers writing to be captivating, warm, and inviting- while also tugging on my heartstrings and giving me all the feels. Her characters are really well-developed with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. The whole ‘lap baby’ aspect of the story added an extra element of interest, and angsty emotion- and proved to be quite thought-provoking as well.
We meet Paige, Marie, Terry, and Marie who all survived a horrific plane crash. This tragic event has made a massive impact on each of them, and we follow as they navigate their lives and deal with the issues the crash has caused- such as survivor’s guilt, heartache, trauma, grief, and self-doubts. But this story isn’t doomy and gloomy- it has some real heart-warming and inspirational moments- making this a very memorable read for me.
I am definitely looking forward to reading more of Ms. Barkers work in the future.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Amy Q. Barker!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
Lap Baby is an original, unique, engrossing and refreshing read. Lap Baby was inspired by a segment of a TV show making the story that more intriguing not to mention I actually learnt something. I have not read any of Amy’s work before and I am glad I picked this book up.
Amy carefully entwines the stories of three women who find themselves connected and experiencing love, pain, loss and forgiveness and the harsher realities of life. The characters are wonderfully developed that felt real, relatable, likable and easy to connect with. They may be surviving but they aren’t living, they are much stronger than they think.
It is an emotional read that will tear at the heartstrings. Tissues may or may not be needed. But a good strong drink will be.
I would highly recommend this book.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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