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The Cat in the Christmas Tree: And Other True Stories of Feline Joy and Merry Mischief, Nonfiction by Callie Smith Grant (Editor)-Review

Christmas is a time for joy, wonder, and a little bit of mischief. Does any creature manifest these attitudes better than a cat? Their fascination with all those breakable ornaments on the tree and their appreciation of a cozy spot to nap seem made for the season. The way they alternate between calm and crazy echoes the way we all feel at Christmas, doesn’t it? And that’s just what you get with The Cat in the Christmas Tree.

This collection of true, feel-good holiday stories by various writers celebrates the gift of cats and delivers all the warm fuzzies you could desire. It’s the perfect companion for those magical Christmas evenings in front of the fireplace with your favorite feline. It also makes the purrfect gift for cat-loving friends.

My Thoughts

The cat in the Christmas Tree is a delightful non-fiction book. It has three-to-four-page stories authors have contributed to the book about their cats taking place at Christmas time.
Mostly about kittens gotten around Christmas time, it is quite the entertaining read.
As you can imagine with cats, rascals as we all know, there are quite a few stories about cats in the Christmas tree, those trees falling down, decorations smashing and the like. Read this purr and cuddle filled book, perfect for all cat lovers. I think you’ll enjoy it as much as I have.

Published October 11,22.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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The Authors

Suzanne Baginskie and her husband, Al, left New Jersey and relocated to the west central coast of Florida. She’s been writing ever since her mother gifted her a five-year diary for her eighth birthday. Unknowingly, her mother’s inspirational nudge helped the writer inside her emerge.

She recently retired from a law firm as a paralegal-office manager. Now she writes daily, spinning tales of romantic suspense that pair tantalizing mystery with compelling romance. Fascinated with strong FBI female characters and their male counterparts, she loves solving cybercrimes and situations that involve human and drug trafficking. In her books, the special FBI agents working together through difficult life-threatening criminal activities usually fall in love.

Each morning, she takes a four-mile walk and meditates on her current writing project. A voracious thriller, crime reader and movie buff, she’d volunteered for eight years at the local sheriff’s office and also supports her local library association as a friend. She loves traveling, especially on cruise ships. Most sea days on board, you’ll find her plotting stories outside on the deck, gazing at the beautiful blue ocean.

The first published book in her “FBI Affairs” series is “Dangerous Charade-Book One” released on October 17, 2021. “Dangerous Revenge-Book Two,” followed on December 1, 2021, and “Dangerous Innocence-Book Three” was recently published on April 20, 2022, by Magnolia Blossom Publishing. She is currently working on the next book in her series.

Her website is: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002WP43V2.

Callie Smith Grant_ Editor

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Callie Smith Grant is the editor of A Prince among Dogs and A Dickens of a Cat. She is also the author of several nonfiction books for young readers and adults as well as many animal-themed stories and poems which can be seen in Guideposts anthologies and in magazines such as Small Farmers Journal.

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Beneath The Bending Skies By Jane Kirkpatrick-Review

About The Book

Mollie Sheehan has spent much of her life striving to be a dutiful daughter and honor her father’s wishes, even when doing so has led to one heartbreak after another. After all, what options does she truly have in 1860s Montana? But providing for her stepfamily during her father’s long absences doesn’t keep her from wishing for more.

When romance blooms between her and Peter Ronan, Mollie finally allows herself to hope for a brighter future–until her father voices his disapproval of the match and moves her to California to ensure the breakup. Still, time and providence are at work, even when circumstances are at their bleakest. Mollie may soon find that someone far greater than her father is in control of the course of her life–and that even the command to “honor thy father” has its limits.

New from New York Times bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick, Beneath the Bending Skies is a sweeping story of hospitality, destiny, and the bonds of family.

My Review

I have read quite a few books by Jane Kirkpatrick over the years but not all of them yet.
What I absolutely love about them is the authenticity of them. You won’t get the run around with her books or a bunch of fluff. Many of her books, like this one are based on true events and people.
They are so well researched and written you’ll understand what she is talking about.
The characters just come alive the way she writes about them.
I loved Mollie and Peter’s story. The book had many layers to it, happy and emotional times.
At this time period in this historical novel a woman and a wife as well has really no say and has to listen to her father/husband.
Mollie is a strong woman who has really gone through a lot but yet she still perseveres.
The story is uplifting, Mollie changes with her situations trying to stay ever optimistic and encouraging.
The setting and character development are phenomenal . The author knows how to do historical perfectly and is one of my absolute favorite writers of this genre.
Highly recommended! 

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Paperback 352 pages Publication Sep 06,2022 Revell Books

About The Author

If you’d like more information about me, please come visit my website at http://www.jkbooks.com and click on my blog. My dog also has a blog and you can find out what it’s like to be Bodacious Bo, too. A monthly newsletter called Story Sparks is my way of sharing books about authors I enjoy as well as commenting on life and love. You’ll find out more about me than you probably ever wanted to know!

One item not listed on my lists of books is my selection included in an anthology called “Crazy Woman Creek: Women Rewrite the American West” published by Houghton Mifflin I also have a piece in Storytellers II, a book published a few years ago by Multnomah Press and a few short selections in Daily Guideposts of a few years back. My first novella, “The Courting Quilt” is part of a collection that made the New York Times bestsellers September 2011 in a collection called Log Cabin Christmas. The rest of my writing, as they say, is history. Or it was until my first contemporary came out this fall. Called Barcelona Calling, it’s the story of a writer who loses her way as she seeks fulfillment thinking she’ll find it with fame. It’s a laugh out loud book according to reviewers. I hope you’ll enjoy it.

Have you read anything by this author? Will you be reading this book?

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Release Day Review-The Secrets of Emberwild by Stephenia McGee

About The Book

A gifted trainer in a time women are not allowed to race, Nora Fenton prefers horses to men. They’re easier to handle, they’re more reliable, and they never tell her what to do. After her father’s passing, Nora is determined to save her struggling horse farm, starting with entering her prize colt into the harness races at the 1905 Mississippi Fair. If she wins, she may have a chance at independence. But when a stranger arrives and starts asking disconcerting questions, she suspects he may have other motives than unseating her in the training job that is rightfully hers.

Silas Cavallero will do whatever it takes to solve the mystery of his father’s death–even if it means training an unwieldy colt for Nora, who wants nothing more than to see him gone. But when mysterious accidents threaten their safety and circumstances shrouded in secrets begin unlocking clues to his past, Silas will have to decide if the truth is worth risking ruining everything for the feisty woman he’s come to admire.

352 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2022

Revell Publishers

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My Review

This book is an amazing ride. It’s a bit different than what I usually read. I read a lot of historical fiction and it is that but a good deal of it focuses on the majestic Arrow, a horse of the finest caliber.
Taking place is 1905 after her father’s passing Nora is determined to do whatever it takes to save her struggling horse farm. Her idea is to race the very spirited Arrow and she has some other possible ideas but will concentrate on racing first. Racing in this time period is not allowed by women. Her idea is to train Arrow for the harness races at the 1905 Mississippi Fair. No one else but her can calm the horse but she needs a male trainer and jockey to race him. There are many setbacks as a trainer is found but not approved of her her high faulting family . Silas Cavallero is not in Philadelphia,Mississippi just for horse training he is there to solve the mystery of his father’s death.
Nora’s uncle steps in to help the family run after her father’s death. All things seem to be going well with the training until dangerous and mysterious things start happening . Will it jeopardize the family and the horses? When secrets about Silas are uncovered will being seen in a new light taint his integrity? There are so many twists and turns in this book, a little romance,some suspense. This book will keep you glued to it.The pacing was excellent I just couldn’t put it down. The characters were spot on too. Very interesting learning about the harness racing of the early nineteen hundreds too. I highly recommend this book and would love if there was a continuation of this book. I’m not sure if it’s a standalone or not.

Pub Date 04 Oct 2022
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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About The Author

Stephenia H. McGee is a multi-published author of stories of faith, hope, and healing set in the Deep South. She lives in Mississippi, where she is a mom of two rambunctious boys, writer, dreamer, and husband spoiler. Her novel The Cedar Key was a 2021 Faith, Hope, and Love Readers’ Choice award winner. A member of the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), she loves all things books and history. Stephenia also loves connecting with readers and can often be found having fun with her Faithful Readers Team on Facebook. For more on books and upcoming events and to connect with Stephenia, visit her at http://www.StepheniaMcGee.com.

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