Anchored, Aligned, Accountable by Aiko Bethea

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 
Bethea is a poet who shapes prose with unique insights toward living an intentional, sustainable, and significant life. Her descriptive writing offers direction for arranging one's inner life so that actions and thoughts are aligned with a person's values and resources.

I loved the surprises, the crafted language, and the personal stories. It was a completely new way of thinking that produced joyful anticipation as I turned the pages. If you're floundering and can overlook coarse language (never a plus in my opinion), you'll be charmed and churned and challenged by this book. 

Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 
Another winning story from Macomber about challenges and the attraction between people who seem unmatched. The conflict is mostly between different levels of status and wealth. One person is rich in family but struggles financially and with pride. The other longs for connections and has abundant wealth to share.

Can they come together and find happiness for themselves and their families? If you like the process of reconciliation, hope, and finding common ground, you'll thoroughly enjoy this story.

A Heart on Consignment by Mindy Steele

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 
 A sweet romance with a look at Amish culture. If you've been overlooked because of a chatty nature and short stature, if your family is intent on marrying you off, how on earth do you find love?

This is a lovely story of creating family ties in a closeknit and strictly regimented community. If you like women's fiction, romances, or a good tale, this is for you.

Weathering Change by Courtney Ellis

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 
 Don't miss this one if you love birds! There's a wealth of observation in these pages.

A woven encouragement to seek spiritual depth through seasons of disciplines, formation, and life's challenges. I was surprised several times at how well Ellis bridged nature and the hard work of developing our souls.

The Pillagers' Guide to Arctic Pianos by Kendra Langford Shaw

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 
 The premise is an inventive one: a piano shows up and changes lives and the economy of a far-north village in Alaska. Following a free-spirited family through the generations, this one will appeal to those who love adventure, change, and emotional development.

Curiosity about life in Alaska is a bonus!

Harriet in Waiting by Rachel del Grosso

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 
A gripping and engaging novel about transitions. When your marriage implodes and you're left behind, how do you rebuild a hopeful future? 

Harriet discovers a new version of herself, friendships, and family. Full of characters, feelings, and movement - you'll enjoy this if you like women's fiction or going through a similar season.

Death Times Seven by Anne Perry; Victoria Zackheim

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 
Perry was a favorite author. I really enjoyed this wrap-up of a novel. Exciting. It drew me in both in plot and characters.  If you liked Daniet Pitt, don't miss the conclusion of the series.

If you're looking for a mystery, a circle of interesting people, and a satisfying conclusion, grab this one.