I’ve been waiting a long time for February 2023; anticipating the release of Beth Moore’s memoir. I pre-ordered the book months ago and immediately started listening when it popped up in my Audible app on February 21st.
I’m usually not a fan of audio books, but I couldn’t pass up the audio version of her memoir because she reads it and I love her Texas twang! I finished the book in less than 24 hours.
Ya’ll, I love Beth Moore. She’s been instrumental in my walk with Jesus for many years. I’ve dived deep into many of her Bible studies. Those studies carried me through infertility, adoption, special needs parenting, etc. This book made me laugh. It made me cry. It is one of the best books I’ve ever read.
Beth’s love for Jesus is authentic. Her storytelling is incredible. She speaks truth even when it costs her. I have so, so much respect for her. Wow! I cannot recommend this book enough. MY RATING: 5/5 STARS
Here’s what else I read in February…
Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World by Deborah Reber
I listened to a podcast with this author and immediately ordered her book. It was full of great information on raising/educating kids with disabilities. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who has a neurodiverse child. MY RATING: 4/5 STARS
The Blame Game by Sandie Jones
This was a quick read that kept me guessing. Naomi is a psychologist with her own traumatic past. She tends to get too close to her patients because she wants to save them. This time she gets so close she’ll have to save herself. Is her past catching up to her? Who can she trust? MY RATING: 5/5 STARS
Strictly Business by Kallista Kohl
Izabelle doesn’t mix her professional and personal life because she’s spent the last five years trying to rebuild everything her ex-boyfriend stole from her. She’s headed to Arizona to present her business in hopes of getting an investor. When she gets in the car to head to the airport, she meets a handsome guy who is a tad bit awkward. As she works on perfecting her presentation she can’t get him out of her mind. She’s shocked to discover he’s staying at the same hotel. Jake just seems to “get” her workaholic ways. The two connect over work and mutual attraction. Izabelle finds herself letting her guard down and asking Jake to help make her presentation pop. Can she trust him or will she get burned again? This book is a spicy rom-com. It’s definitely rated R for language and sexual content. MY RATING: 4/5 STARS
The Chemistry of Love by Sariah Wilson
Anna is a quirky chemist who thinks she’s in love with her boss, Craig. When she discovers he’s engaged, she finds herself drunk on a bathroom floor, sobbing on the shoulder of a handsome guy named Marco. Turns out Marco is Craig’s brother. Marco is trying to save his company from his brother. He thinks Anna can help him save the company, while winning over his brother. His plan, they pretend to date. Craig always wants what Marco has. Anna is up for fake dating, but she quickly realizes she’s picked the wrong brother to fall in love with. MY RATING: 4/5 STARS
The Valentine’s Hate by Sidney Halston
Lizzy hasn’t seen her childhood nemesis in 15 years. The boy who ruined every single Valentine’s Day from grade school through high school. She’s shocked when she runs into Brian on a flight to Mexico. She’s even more shocked when she learns that he’s a famous author who has social anxiety and hates public events. She’s apparently crazy to agree to fake date him to help him get through his week of book tour events. This Valentine’s Day is sure to be interesting. MY RATING: 4/5 STARS
My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh
I LOVED this book! I fell in love with the main characters – Poppy and Dallas. Yes, it’s another fake dating story, but these characters captured my heart. Also, I loved that it’s a clean rom-com. It’s just a feel-good book about a professional hockey player and a small-town chef helping each other out (and ultimately falling in love!) MY RATING: 5/5 STARS
