{"id":18655,"date":"2015-04-22T22:55:59","date_gmt":"2015-04-23T03:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=18655"},"modified":"2015-04-22T22:55:59","modified_gmt":"2015-04-23T03:55:59","slug":"may-2015-love-inspired-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=18655","title":{"rendered":"May 2015 Love Inspired Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18656\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/May_Love_Inspired.jpg\" alt=\"May_Love_Inspired\" width=\"648\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/May_Love_Inspired.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/May_Love_Inspired-143x150.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/May_Love_Inspired-150x157.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/May_Love_Inspired-600x630.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over the years I have found that Love Inspired Romances are the perfect choice when I want to relax with a good, clean, and inspiring novel that can be read quickly and will uplift my spirit. The May offerings for 2015 meet those requirements as expected. Each book has a unique story with characters from many different walks of life. Some include children and some feature widowed or divorced characters. At least one of the books contains a touch of mystery. The one thing that each book has in common is faith.<\/p>\n<p>Most of us know that initially all Love Inspired books will include a romance. The thing that makes these books different is their focus on Christian morals and each one often includes opportunities for the characters to practice or renew their faith &#8211; often through forgiveness. I believe that most readers will find the characters and circumstances in these books to be realistic and easy to relate to.<\/p>\n<p>For anyone looking for a good, clean romance that is also uplifting, Love Inspired books are available both in stores and online. If you&#8217;ve never read one, take advantage of the coupon below and join me and many others who have learned how good these little books can be.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, I was not required to read all six books for this review, but I couldn&#8217;t stop with just one &#8211; I read them all!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be sure and check out my contest <a title=\"Love Inspired Giveaway\" href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=18675\">HERE<\/a> for your chance to win all six of the May 2015 books.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10857\" title=\"divider2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png 317w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2-150x28.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/a><strong><em>These books were provided for review by FlyBy Promotions.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE BOOKS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7221645660MsoNormal\"><strong>6 new heartwarming and inspirational reads are available every month!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7221645660MsoNormal\">Love Inspired\u00ae books offer wholesome, faith-based entertainment for women that nourishes the soul as it affirms the values of devotion, hope and love. Books are available online and in-store.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7221645660MsoNormal\">Love Inspired readers believe hearts can heal. Love Inspired stories show that faith, forgiveness and hope have the power to lift spirits and change lives\u2014always.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7221645660MsoNormal\">\u00a0<a title=\"Save $1 Coupon\" href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Save-1.00.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click HERE<\/a> to receive a $1.00 coupon to use towards the purchase of a Love Inspired book.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7221645660MsoNormal\">Purchase these books as well as other Love Inspired books <a title=\"Love Inspired Books\" href=\"http:\/\/www.harlequin.com\/store.html?cid=236\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7221645660MsoNormal\"><strong>Connect with Love Inspired Books:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_27379\" class=\"yiv4971381878\"><a id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_27881\" class=\"yiv4971381878\" href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/loveinspiredbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_27880\" class=\"yiv4971381878\">FACEBOOK<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_27687\" class=\"yiv4971381878\"><b class=\"yiv4971381878\">\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_27694\" class=\"yiv4971381878\"><a id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_27883\" class=\"yiv4971381878\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/loveinspiredbks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_27882\" class=\"yiv4971381878\">TWITTER<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><center><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"4\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18662\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Rancher-Takes-A-Bride.jpg\" alt=\"The Rancher Takes A Bride\" width=\"150\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Rancher-Takes-A-Bride.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Rancher-Takes-A-Bride-95x150.jpg 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u00a0<strong>The Rancher Takes A Bride by Brenda Minton <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hi<\/strong><strong>s Secret Daughter\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Duke Martin is a father! The former army medic is stunned when old love Oregon Jeffries tells him the news. Given his troubled past, the hardworking rancher and diner owner understands why Oregon kept his daughter a secret for twelve years. But now Duke desperately wants to make up for lost time. As he sets out to be a true father to Lilly, he soon realizes his feelings for Oregon are growing stronger. When Oregon&#8217;s health falters, he&#8217;s ready to care for her and prove that he&#8217;s worthy of her love. Could this be Duke&#8217;s second chance with the woman he never should have let get away?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18663\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Doctors-Second-Chance.jpg\" alt=\"The Doctor's Second Chance\" width=\"150\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Doctors-Second-Chance.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Doctors-Second-Chance-95x150.jpg 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>\u00a0The Doctor&#8217;s Second Chance by Missy Tippens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Bachelor&#8217;s Baby\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jake West&#8217;s troubled cousin leaves him with a most unusual parting gift\u2014her newborn baby girl! And now the small-town contractor is forced to seek help from the very woman he resents\u2014the new big-city pediatrician who practically stole his uncle&#8217;s practice, Violet Crenshaw. Violet knows she shouldn&#8217;t be consorting with the enemy. But she can&#8217;t resist the adorable baby and her handsome new caretaker. Violet traded her chance at motherhood for her career years ago. But raising a family with Jake could be everything she&#8217;s ever wanted.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18664\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Single-Dad-Finds-a-Wife.jpg\" alt=\"The Single Dad Finds a Wife\" width=\"150\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Single-Dad-Finds-a-Wife.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Single-Dad-Finds-a-Wife-95x150.jpg 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>The Single Dad Finds a Wife by Felicia Mason<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"outer_postBodyPS\">\n<div id=\"postBodyPS\">\n<p><strong>The Doctor&#8217;s New Family\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Doctor Spring Darling has everything she needs. A wonderful family and a busy job helping the children of Cedar Springs, North Carolina. She&#8217;s given up on adding love to that mix. Until the moment David Camden and his adorable son appear in her exam room. Spring assumes David is another down-on-his-luck single parent at the free clinic\u2014but looks can be deceiving. Because David has a job\u2014he&#8217;s the architect proposing a new development in the middle of Spring&#8217;s land! When the truth is revealed, can Spring find a way to keep both her home and the blessing of new love?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18665\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Winning-the-Teachers-Heart.jpg\" alt=\"Winning the Teacher's Heart\" width=\"150\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Winning-the-Teachers-Heart.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Winning-the-Teachers-Heart-95x150.jpg 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Winning the Teacher&#8217;s Heart by Jean C. Gordon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Hometown Reunion\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Single mom Becca Norton is surprised to discover her high school crush Jared Donnelly is back in town. The motocross champion hasn&#8217;t been home in years, but the former bad boy is as gorgeous as she remembers. And his kindness toward her kids melts her heart. But when she learns his true purpose in town is to build a motocross school on land near her home, she has to put on the brakes. Her children&#8217;s welfare is her priority, and her former in-laws have made it clear they don&#8217;t approve of Jared or his plans. Soon Becca may have to choose between her heart\u2026and her home.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18666\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bachelor-to-the-Rescue.jpg\" alt=\"Bachelor to the Rescue\" width=\"150\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bachelor-to-the-Rescue.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bachelor-to-the-Rescue-95x150.jpg 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Bachelor to the Rescue by Lorraine Beatty<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"outer_postBodyPS\">\n<div id=\"postBodyPS\">\n<p><strong>Building a Romance\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Young widow Lainie Hollings will do anything to protect her daughters\u2014even if it means accepting help from Shaw McKinney. Though she blames Shaw for her husband&#8217;s death, he&#8217;s the only one she can turn to when a robbery forces her to take shelter in his home. Soon she&#8217;s surprised by the handsome contractor. He&#8217;s kind, charming and determined to protect her and her girls. Being with Lainie makes Shaw want to give up his bachelor life and become a family man. But he&#8217;ll need to win over the pretty librarian and prove to her he&#8217;s the right man for her future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18667\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/A-Firefighters-Promise.jpg\" alt=\"A Firefighter's Promise\" width=\"150\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/A-Firefighters-Promise.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/A-Firefighters-Promise-95x150.jpg 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u00a0<strong>A Firefighter&#8217;s Promise by Patricia Johns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Hero for Her Son\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When the baby he rescued seven years ago returns\u2014with his widowed adoptive mom\u2014Deputy Fire Chief Matt Bailey can&#8217;t turn them away. Desperate to escape the reminders of his failure in the line of duty, Matt is close to leaving town. But one look at Rachel Carter and her son, Christopher, has him second-guessing his plans. Rachel is a mom in need of a hero for her son. But as much as she wants the two to bond, she&#8217;s determined to keep her distance from Matt. After losing her husband on the job, she promised never to love another fireman. Yet somehow she finds herself drawn to the one man she should avoid.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/center><\/div>\n<p id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_26925\" class=\"yiv7221645660MsoNormal\"><i id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_26924\" class=\"yiv7221645660\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_26923\" class=\"yiv7221645660\">&#8220;<b id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_26926\" class=\"yiv7221645660\">Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC\u2019s 16 CFR, Part 255: \u201cGuides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising\u201d):<\/b>\u00a0Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_26890\" class=\"yiv7221645660MsoNormal\"><i id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_26922\" class=\"yiv7221645660\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1429729076413_26921\" class=\"yiv7221645660\">\u00a0Only\u00a0one\u00a0entrant\u00a0per\u00a0mailing address,\u00a0per\u00a0giveaway. 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