Moms Raising Sons to Be Men

 

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Moms Raising Sons to Be Men by Rhonda Stoppe, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Moms Raising Sons to Be Men 

Author: Rhonda Stoppe 

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers 

Release Date: March 7, 2023 

Genre: Religion / Christian Living / Women's Interests/ Parenting 

Bringing up boys isn’t for the faint of heart, but bestselling author Rhonda Stoppe has been there before—and she’s here to help! Drawing on insights from fellow boy-moms and from Scripture, Rhonda reveals why walking with Christ is every mom’s key to parenting well. 

You’ll discover how motherhood gives you unique opportunities to grow in faith as you draw nearer to God through prayer, Bible study, and mentorship from godly women. You’ll also find practical advice for shaping your son in character and faith as you encourage his passions, teach him biblical masculinity, and protect his spirit without smothering his individuality. 

Your success as a mother doesn’t depend on what your son does with his life, but on how you obey God’s guidance on this mission of motherhood. Moms Raising Sons to Be Men provides the biblical hope, wisdom, and encouragement you need to help your son live a life without regrets!

“You will be encouraged, enlightened, and empowered to become the mom you’ve always wanted to be—and to guide your son into becoming the man God intended.”

—Cindi McMenamin, national speaker and author of When Women Walk Alone

My thoughts: This book is such a wonderful resource for those who are raising boys! While mine are still little, I really appreciated all the insight that Rhonda Stoppe provides in this book. We haven't reached the point where we are ready to have some conversations with my boys, but I like that this book got me thinking ahead to some of the discussions we have in our future and how to prepare for them. Grounded in Scripture, this book is a must have. If you have sons or boys in your care, I cannot recommend this book enough!

I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.

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About the Author

Rhonda Stoppe is a transparent, humorous, and biblically sound speaker and podcast host of: "Old Ladies Know Stuff". She is the bestselling author of 7 books and a frequent guest on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. Her boy-mom interviews on Focus on the Family were named in their 'Best of 2021' episodes. Rhonda has been joyfully married to her pastor-husband, Steve, for 41 years. Their 4 happily married children have blessed them with 15 grandchildren.

Connect with Rhonda by visiting NoRegretsWoman.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card! (1) additional winner will receive a copy of Real Life Romance!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight March 8, 2023 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on March 15, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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In This Moment

 

I loved the first book in this series, but I think that this one was even better! I love that Margaret has three different time lines in this one, and that each one dealt with something unique. I love how the author tied it all together. I can only imagine how hard it would be to have to choose one story to be a part of! I highly recommend picking up this story!

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest review.

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Amish Wilderness Survival

 

To stay alive,

she must escape a killer’s clutches

When her brother goes missing, Leora Mast will do anything to find him…even if it means putting her life in danger. Upon arriving in Montana, she finds an ally in Fletcher Shetler, but almost as soon as they meet, they’re running for their lives. With Fletcher’s help, Leora must unravel the truth about her brother’s disappearance…before the man who wants them dead tracks them down.

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Excerpt:

I have to help a friend... 

Fletcher Shetler couldn’t get the last words his friend said to him out of 

his head. At the time, he hadn’t thought much about it. That was Ethan— 

always lending a hand to those in need. Yet the week of silence certainly 

wasn’t like him. Far from it. Especially not with the new venture Ethan had 

recently embarked upon demanding so much of this time. 

Training dogs for search and rescue missions into the mountains had become Ethan’s passion. He’d worked with military dogs during his career in the marines and talked about how rewarding it had been. When the opportunity arose to train dogs for mountain conditions, Ethan had come to Fletcher to assist, and Fletcher was happy to help. Truth be told, he enjoyed the work. 

So far, they had five young dogs going through the training process, and all were promising. 

When Ethan had left, he’d assured Fletcher he’d only be gone a couple of 

days. The time frame had come and gone. The silence on Ethan’s part was setting off all sorts of alarms in Fletcher’s head. 

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Excerpt Four: https://catsinthecradle.blog/2023/02/18/amish-wilderness-survival-epic-book-launch/

Excerpt Five: https://nannie3.blogspot.com/2023/02/amish-wilderness-survival.html?m=1

Excerpt Six: https://splashesofjoy.wordpress.com/2023/02/17/amish-wilderness-survival-epic-book-launch/

Excerpt Seven: https://guildmaster97.wordpress.com/2023/03/08/amish-wilderness-survival-epic-book-launch-and-excerpt/

A Cry in the Dark

 

Deep in the Kentucky hills, three women have been found brutalized and murdered.
But the folks in Night Holler have their own ways and their own laws.
And they’re not talking…

Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater’s determined to catch a serial killer with a twisted agenda. With locals refusing to reveal their secrets, Violet’s only ally is Detective John Orlando. But even John has an ulterior motive—he’s convinced this case is connected to his wife’s murder. 

As they dig deeper, Violet uncovers a link to her own unresolved past. For years she’s worked the cold case of her mother’s abduction, which had led to her birth. The need to look into the eyes of the sinful man who fathered her consumes Violet. Until she can, she’ll never have peace. Because she’s terrified she might be exactly like him.

In this chilling novel, when the present collides with Violet’s mysterious past and John’s tragic loss, they must unravel the warped, sinuous connections before the killer strikes again. But solving the case might not be nearly as terrifying as the possibility that Violet’s finally found her roots…

My thoughts: After reading "Her Darkest Secret", I was looking forward to getting to know Violet more through her own story. A strong character who has been through the ringer with a traumatic childhood, she keeps an ongoing investigation on what happened to her mother and who her father is in hopes of figuring out who she is. I thought that the author did a wonderful job of writing about Violet's journey and her difficulty accepting that God could love her, after all she had been through.

When a series of bizarre murders leads her and the team to the hills of Kentucky, things get really weird. There are some triggers with the story, as it deals with difficult subjects. While it was hard to put down, it is a very dark story that is fairly creepy. That said, it really keeps the mind going, trying to figure out what is going on in the small town. Pick this book up when you have plenty of time on your hands, since it was hard to put down! 

I received this book through Netgalley. This is my honest review.

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Merritt and Her Childhood Crush

 

I said I’d never set foot on Oakley Island again. Not so long as HE lived there. But after my life implodes, I’m reconsidering EVERYTHING. Including my reasons for avoiding the first—and only—man I’ve ever loved.

I’m a high achiever. Driven. Maybe a little TOO driven.

So when my boyfriend confesses to cheating AND steals the promotion I’ve been working toward for years, I do the unthinkable for someone like me.

I break.

But the timing couldn’t be better for me to fall apart—I can escape to the idyllic Oakley Island and oversee the renovations on my late grandmother’s estate.

There’s just one tiny, massive, little problem: no one told me the contractor is the grown up version of the boy I fell in love with years ago.

He was my first love. My first kiss.

My first heartbreak.

Now, I’m faced with seeing Hunter daily. Being his boss. Forging a new dynamic that fits our adult selves.

Hunter is bigger. Bearded. Talks in grunts rather than words.

And has just as much hold on me as he ever did.

Trouble is, Hunter’s life is on Oakley. His daughter is on Oakley. And it was never my plan to stay here permanently.
Do I really want to risk having my heart broken a second time? More importantly, do I want to risk breaking his?

Merritt and Her Childhood Crush is a second chance at childhood first love romantic comedy. The Oakley Island Romcoms follow three very different sisters as they renovate the house they inherited and find love on the island along the way. The stories are standalone, but if you like continuous stories, we recommend reading them in order. Each book is closed door, with sizzling chemistry but no spice.

My thoughts: I enjoyed returning to Oakley Island with another sister in this fun series! I was curious how Merritt would do on the island, after living in New York City and climbing the corporate ladder. I enjoyed her re-adjusting to island life and trying to figure out who she is in the new chapter of her life, even when life throws her a curve ball and she finds out she will be working with her high school flame. I would have liked a bit more of an update on how the house remodel was coming along, since the first story had more. And, I will admit to feeling a little bad for Hunter's ex (though, she does get annoying). This is such a delightfully fun series! I look forward to returning with the last sister, Sadie, when her book comes out!

I received this book from the author. This is my honest review. 

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Cold Light of Day

 

Police Chief Autumn Long is fighting to keep her job in the quiet Alaska town of Shadow Gap when an unexpected string of criminal activity leaves her with a wounded officer, unexplained murders, and even an attack on her own father. Despite her mistrust of outsiders, she turns to Grier Brenner, a newcomer who seems to have the skills and training Autumn needs to face this threat to her community.

Grier is in Alaska for the same reason so many others are--to disappear--when Chief Long enlists his help. He emerges from the shadows and proves his mettle, but his presence in her life could be a deadly trap for them both. If his secret is exposed, all will be lost. And he's not sure even Autumn could save him.

As the stakes rise and the dangers increase, Autumn and Grier must rely on each other to extinguish the deadly threats.

My thoughts: I enjoyed this suspenseful read! I didn't realize just how dangerous Alaska could be year round, with the wildlife, prolonged cold, and mud slides! I enjoyed reading more about the beautiful state as Autumn and Grier sought to figure out what was going on in her small town. The story kept me on my toes and guessing until I started to see things come together. This is a such a hard to put down story and I look forward to reading the other books in the series as they come out!

I received this book from Revell. This is my honest review.

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Under Fire

 

I have enjoyed this series and learning more about what the Secret Service does outside of protecting the President. Each book has been unique and suspenseful! That said, I had a harder time getting into this story, since it had a slower start. I feel like you do have to read the previous books to fully know what is going on between Tessa and Zane as they race to figure out who is threatening the President. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. This is my honest review.

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