Freeing the Wild by Paisley Hope

 ★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.

A novel of hope and friendship, of community and new chances. Take this one to the beach - or curl up in front of the fireplace for a cozy romance. If you like country music, that's a bonus.

Holistic Retirement Planning by Ron Missun

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
If you haven't looked ahead, retirement is still coming for you. Unless you're dead, you're going to need more information than "my pension is coming this month." 

Keeping your goals and personality in mind, you'll want to engage your whole person - body, soul, and spirit - in the coming season. Missun provides a blueprint for various aspects of retiring well. Recommended.

Wish You Were Her by J.E. Rowney

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
A thriller and mystery in a beautiful setting. This one's for the person who likes to read on the edge of her seat. I didn't guess the outcome early on, nor did I expect to be pulled in. Surprise. 

Take it to the beach in full sunlight or read it in a room with the lights turned up.

Women in the Mission of the Church by Leanne M. Dzubinski; Anneke H. Stasson

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
Sometimes you need stories to remind you of God's work in the world. Though there have been many books and opinions about women in ministry and their place in God's kingdom, this one provides illustrations of women who fulfilled the call of God in the Church, among pressures and cultural constraints. 

Recommended when you feel discouraged, disadvantaged, or unseen. Do what's in front of you. Trust that God will accomplish his purposes for you, as he did for these disciples of Jesus.

Ten-Step Drawing: Everyday Things: Learn to draw 60 ordinary items in ten easy steps! by Justine Lecouffe

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
If you aspire to sketch things around you, pick up this book of beginnings. You'll learn to evaluate shapes, distance, and drawing. It's basic and helpful! with many illustrations and step-by-step lessons.

War Woman: A Daughter's Promise by Sheri Peppers

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
When cultures collide and help comes from unexpected sources, how do you carry out your mission of justice? This novel of historical romance will warm the hearts of those who enjoy fiction set in early American history.

The Bookroom by C. Leonard Allen

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
Allen offers his journey of faith in a world obsessed with self-development, introspection, and self-focus,. Older believers will recognize the process of maturing among doubts, fears, hopes, and experiences.

For those seeking certainty, exploring grace or wondering where faith and learning intersect, this is a worthy memoir.

Do It Anyway Devotional by Tasha Cobbs Leonard

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
Whether you're hesitant about the next step, careful about making a decision, or stuck in place, pick up this devotional. With personal examples, Leonard explores what it means to gain freedom in Christ. 

The courage you need comes from God and his Word, not from pep talks or self-help. Immerse yourself in 2 months of confidence in God. Recommended for students and those young in the faith.

Surrendering Certainty by Abby McDonald

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
The life of a disciple is more than following precise instructions. The creativity and personality God has endowed on his creatures provide some purposeful direction for us. McDonald brings to life the ways we can "know" God's will for our lives, without having to be told step by step what to do.

This book offers reassurance, examples, and confidence in God's ability to fulfill his purposes in the world. If you live in fear, wonder if you've irrevocably ruined your future by past decisions, or doubt God's love for you, this one's a must-read.

Fox and Furious Rita Mae Brown

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
If you've ever wondered about the culture of fox hunting or life on horseback, this one's for you. I learned about the pursuit, the training, and the excitement of the sport. The novel was unexpectedly humorous, eye-opening, and interesting.

If you're a fan of farm life, if you like the countryside, or if you enjoy team sportsmanship, you'll enjoy the characters and adventures. When you close the last page, you'll feel like you've met and mingled with a whole new crowd.

They Will Tell You the World Is Yours: On Little Rebellions and Finding Your Way by Anna Mitchael

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
As you are born, grow through childhood and into adulthood, there are so many things "they will tell you." How does it feel from the side of the writer?

This book takes you to the collision of exterior experience and the interior life of our expectations and design. Whether or not voices assure you that 'everything is fine,' and 'you deserve everything you want,' the reality of life brings both disappointment and joy.

Worth reading, while reflecting on how your experiences and choices determine how your life and spiritual formation is unfolding.

Stress-Less Leadership by Nadine Greiner

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
Greiner explains the kinds of stress and the toll they take on us at home and work. Offering practical steps (and targets), this is more than a how-to book. 

If you implement only a few suggestions, you'll already feel easing of the load of today's busy and chaotic pace. Recommended both for those who are stressed and for mentors of leaders.