Book Review: A Piece of the Moon by Chris Fabry

About the Book: 

An inspiring southern fiction story from the bestselling author of War Room.

When eccentric millionaire Gideon Quidley receives a divine revelation to hide his earthly treasure somewhere in the hills, he sets out to find a fitting hiding spot, choosing only a few Bible verses as clues leading to untold riches of gold, silver, cash . . . and one very unexpected—and very costly—item.

Treasure hunters descend upon the hills of West Virginia, including those surrounding the small town of Emmaus, where TD Lovett and Waite Evers provide the latest updates and the beating heart of the community on radio station Country 16. Neither man is much interested in a wild-goose chase for Quidley’s treasure, though. Waite is busy keeping the station afloat and caring for the bruised souls who have landed there. Meanwhile, TD’s more intent on winning over local junkyard owner Pidge Bledsoe, who has taken in a shy, wounded boy to raise.

But after an estranged friend goes missing searching for the treasure, TD is unexpectedly drawn into the hunt. As TD joins the race to find Quidley’s wealth, he discovers where his own real treasure lies, and he begins to suspect there’s a hidden piece to Gideon Quidley’s treasure that no one could’ve expected.

Read an excerpt from A Piece of the Moon on the publisher's website.

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My Thoughts:

I finished A Piece of the Moon by Chris Fabry with a grin on my face. This historical fiction novel felt refreshing and unique, a different flavor of Christian fiction than what I normally read. While the story had serious situations, the humor, the treasure hunt, and the 80’s country radio added fun. I enjoyed references to the old country songs and observing how broadcast radio operated back then.

A Piece of the Moon hosts a large cast of characters and most everyone had a troubled past. Each one felt human and unique. I think Waite was my favorite, but I also loved The Kid’s part of the story. As the characters interact and grow, spiritual truths are discovered. I appreciated the recurring theme about God sending the good harvest when we stop straining or trying to do things our own way.

I read A Piece of the Moon by Chris Fabry with my local book club, and we had plenty to discuss. I enjoyed most everything about this book and plan to read more of Fabry’s fiction novels. Readers who have an affinity for early 80s country music, small-town culture, or just enjoy a good treasure hunt will likely appreciate this novel. 4.5 Stars.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.

Music EP Review & Giveaway: Gary LeVox's One on One

About the EP:

ONE ON ONE is Gary Levox’s solo debut, fusing two of his biggest passions - music and faith! Gary LeVox was the lead singer and co-founder of Rascal Flatts. When asked about the role God has played in his musical journey, LeVox said, “I feel like God graced us with a platform where we can not only touch people’s lives through music, but by being men of God offstage too,” explained LeVox. “At those times when we are with fans that are going through something like cancer, it is so wonderful to not only sing for them but to hold their hand and pray with them. I want them to know that they have a friend in me. I’m not just some guy on the stage. I feel like Christ has put me in this position because He knew I could handle the obligation, which often means taking the time to lift someone up in prayer.”

ONE ON ONE released May 21st from Big Machine Records and features artists including MercyMe, BRELAND, and more! “While I Wait” is a precious duet with Brittany LeVox, Gary’s daughter!

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My Thoughts:

I loved listening to One on One by Gary LeVox, former lead singer of Rascal Flatts! In the One on One EP, Gary Levox offers songs showcasing his Christian faith. The music is less country sounding than I expected, but with his trademark vocal talent and encouraging lyrics, this album has become a new favorite in my house. My thoughts on each song below.

• A Little Love (featuring MercyMe): This song has a pop sound that falls in line with mainstream contemporary Christian music. The lyrics focus on showing love to others and features a paraphrase from 1 Corinthians 13 that I find myself singing over and over.


• Never Forget (featuring Jonathan McReynolds): Never Forget is one of my favorite two songs on this EP. This song of faith in the dark days draws on ideologies in the book of Psalms and would fit perfectly in with the Psalms. I will share my favorite lines of this song: “My soul still remembers what my eyes can’t see / And my heart still rejoices in that memory / My today is witness to our history / Jesus, I’ll never forget what you’ve done for me.”


• While I Wait (featuring Brittany LeVox): This duet of Gary and his daughter, Brittany LeVox, also places in my top two songs in this project. This song doesn’t shy away from the pain of life, but holds to faith in God’s healing and hope for a brighter day. Brittany’s gorgeous voice is on full-display and makes me wish for an album by her!


• All I See (featuring BRELAND): All I See is perhaps the most country-sounding song in One on One. The song is a raw-edged prayer asking for help to focus on God and His directives – a timeless message for every Christian alive.


• The Distance: This song is the perfect capstone for One on One. It combines all the hope, faith, and encouragement of the other songs while declaring truth and inspiring perseverance in the lifelong journey of walking in relationship with God.

Final Thoughts: I enjoyed every song in One on One by Gary LeVox and recommend it to anyone who enjoys contemporary Christian music that offers timeless Christian messages while addressing life issues.

Many thanks to Capitol Christian Music Group for providing this product/product information for review. 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.

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Wild Montana Skies by Susan May Warren

Kacey Fairing's return to Mercy Falls, Montana, dredges up memories of her old flame, Ben King, from the moment she arrives. Determined to stay focused on reconnecting with her daughter, healing emotionally from her last military tour, and functioning as the lead pilot of PEAK Rescue, she refuses to harbor any interest in Ben when she learns that he's also back in town. However, when Ben and Kacey are paired together to work PEAK Rescue, old secrets begin to emerge and the brokenness of their past is exposed. Neither Kacey nor Ben think they are interested in healing or reconciliation, but spending time together resurrects their original passion. As truths emerge and circumstances spiral into danger, they must turn to the One who created them for love. Read more in Wild Montana Skies by Susan May Warren.

Wild Montana Skies is the first full-length novel in Susan May Warren's Montana Rescue series. The prequel novella, If Ever I Would Leave You, concentrates on Ian, Sierra, and Esme. Although the prequel is not as well-written as Wild Montana Skies, I do recommend reading it first as it explains Ian and Sierra's relational history.

The first paragraph of Wild Montana Skies hooked my attention. The strong opening demonstrated admirable talent and creativity by Warren. Naturally, I wanted things to work out between Ben and Kasey and it was a pleasure to observe their spiritual and relational development. Unique phrasing, descriptive prose, complicated romance and breath-taking danger forged together into a captivating and memorable novel.

I recommend Wild Montana Skies to readers who love a well-written adventure novel with plenty of romance. Warren has officially catapulted herself into my top five favorite novelists and I'll be checking out some of her previous releases while I wait for the next novel in the series, Rescue Me, to be released next year .

Read an excerpt from Wild Montana Skies by Susan May Warren on the publisher's website.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."