Happy New Year's Eve!

I hope you are celebrating YOU as we start this new year---everything you've survived and accomplished in 2019 and all you have to look forward to in 2020!

In the Non-Fiction Corner: The Best Gifts

In The Non-Fiction Corner With Lauren

First of all, I just wanted to say that not only is Zachary Hutchins a great writer, but he is a great person. I have met him and I know how he has worked to perfect his writing. And he succeeded! 

In his book, he discusses what spiritual gifts mean, how to use them, and examples from the Book of Mormon on how others have used their spiritual gifts. This scholarly read is truly eye-opening if you are searching for a way to understand the meaning of spiritual gifts better.

He begins his book with a quote from Russell M. Nelson, where he asks each of us to learn about spiritual gifts and says it is one of the most important things we can do in this life. I had never had that thought, but it would make sense that as we learn about our own spiritual gifts, we will be more in tune with our Heavenly Father and more able to accomplish our mission here on earth. I loved the author's examples from his own life, as well as the quotes he chose and the examples from the scriptures. I particularly enjoyed the section where he compared our day with early church history. He pointed out that we may not see the same, large scale miracles and visitations, but as we learn about our own spiritual gifts we see that miracles have not ceased, they are just shown differently.

This is a wonderful book that has made me want to further my study on spiritual gifts, because those are truly the best gifts of all.

Get your copy here

Here's the back copy: 

The spiritual gifts of the Holy Ghost are available to all those who love the Lord and seek after righteousness. But what are these gifts, and how can their power be harnessed? Discover answers in The Best Gifts: Seeking Earnestly for Spiritual Power, an inspiring guide to recognizing, appreciating, and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. Besides drawing upon scriptural references and prophetic council, author Zachary M. Hutchins also incorporates a wealth of modern-day examples to lend contemporary applicability to gospel principles. From the psychology behind our ability to “always remember Him” to scriptural case studies of those who successfully developed spiritual gifts, this book breathes new life into eternally significant concepts. Cultivate a renewed determination to seek the gifts of the Spirit in your journey along the covenant path by coming to recognize the God-given power available to all who will follow Him.

Friday Freebie for Regency Fans!

I haven't read any Sally Britton books, but several people have recommended her to me and her regency romance, Rescuing Lord Inglewood, is free today! It looks like the perfect weekend read.

You can download your free copy here

Here's the back copy:

All he wants is someone he can trust. All she wants is to belong. But when compromising circumstances force them together, do they have a chance at finding love?

Silas Riley, Earl of Inglewood, is known among his peers in Parliament as the man made of stone. As a wealthy peer, there are few he trusts with his friendship. He guards his heart and his honor with vigilance, and when an accident nearly takes his life, he’s faced with a situation which threatens his standing in society.

Growing up in the shadow of her older brother, Esther Fox’s acceptance in his circle has been indifferent at best. So when she ends up in a compromising situation as she saves the life of her brother’s dearest friend, the Earl of Inglewood, she is forced to marry him to save her own reputation. Once again, she finds herself accepted only because of the situation, and not because she is truly wanted.

Neither are prepared for a loss which further complicates their new relationship. With such a difficult beginning, can they ever hope to understand one another, let alone find love?

My 2019 Keeper List---Do You Need Some Book Ideas For Your Gift Cards?

Isn't that meme adorable? I love Baby Yoda.

Did Santa bring you some books for Christmas? Or gift cards? I'm so excited to use mine!

If you need book suggestions, I was looking over the clean romance books I loved this year and thought I'd give you some of the books that topped my keeper list in 2019! 

In no particular order:

1. The Lady and the Highwayman by Sarah Eden

2. Moonstruck by Sariah Wilson

3. Charlotte's Promise by Jennifer Moore

4. For Love or Honor by Sarah Eden

5.  My Not-So-Wicked Ex-Fiance by Jennifer Peel

6.  The Lady in the Coppergate Tower by Nancy Campbell Allen

7.  The Heart of a Vicar by Sarah Eden

8. Daisies and Devotion by Josi Kilpack

9. Love at Lakewood Med by TJ Amberson

10.  Wager for a Wife by Karen Tuft

11. Finding Anne de Bourgh by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen

12. Deborah by H.B. Moore

13. Girl in Gray by Annette Lyon

14.  My Not-So-Wicked Stepbrother by Jennifer Peel

15. Heart of the Rebellion by Sian Ann Bessey

Merry Christmas!

I hope you're having a wonderful, love-filled day today! Thank you for being such wonderful friends and fans. Merry Christmas!

Happy Christmas Eve! Tomorrow is the Big Day!

I'm so excited for tomorrow. I had a few books on my Christmas list that I'm hoping to get. But mostly I can't wait to share the day with my family! We have some Christmas traditions of games and fun that we'll be doing tonight with extended family, then a few at home with just us.

What about you? Do you have traditions for Christmas Eve?

One More Christmas Giveaway!

The big day is almost here! I'm going to do one more giveaway of a $5.00 Amazon gift card so you can buy yourself an ebook this week. All you have to do to enter is tell me what you're most looking forward to on Christmas day! (The winner will be randomly chosen and notified tomorrow.) For me, I can't wait to see my kids opening their presents. What about you?