Book Review: Song of Solomon by Kendra Norman-Bellamy

Commonly known as May-December relationships, age gaps between couples is a highly discussed topic. In Song of Solomon, we find out if that’s truly the issue of why Shaylynn Ford and Neil Taylor seem to struggle when it comes to embracing one another.

Song of Solomon delivers a message of love that goes beyond just the natural, but delves into the spiritual connection of soul mates. Love is not just a superficial thing and as these characters learn from their past hurts, they finally face their emotions head-on. What becomes of two people who clearly have an attraction to one another, but an invisible wall of fear keeps them living in the past?

Song of Solomon is very well written by a seasoned and loved author.

From the author’s website:

At age forty-five, Dr. Neil Taylor is single (again) and living a seemingly satisfied existence as a deacon of his church and the director of Kingdom Builder's Academy. But despite outward appearances, Neil harbors secret pains that have caused him to build a well-constructed wall of defense around his heart, and to silence a ministry with which God gifted him as a child.

Everything begins to change, however, when Shaylynn Ford, a bold and beautiful, yet blanched and broken young mother, strolls through the doors of his office at Kingdom Builder's Academy. The affect that Shaylynn has on Neil not only makes him yearn for another chance at true love, but her injured spirit somehow begins to bring melody back to Neil's soul for the first time in ages.

Shaylynn's definitely worth fighting for, but so many obstacles stand between them that Neil wonders if he's up for the challenge. His anointed voice has been accredited with healing sick bodies and saving lost souls, but can it perform a miracle the size of the one he'll need to win Shaylynn's affections? She is his God-appointed soul mate. Neil is certain of it. But how can he compete when her heart already belongs to another? And even with all the songs in the world, how can Neil remain righteous while trying to win over a woman who's already wearing a wedding ring?

This book is available online and in stores through various retailers. To learn more about Kendra Norman-Bellamy, please visit http://www.kendranormanbellamy.com/

Book Review: Good Morning Brown Butterfly by Lisa Marie McNeill

Bringing to life Proverbs 17:22 “A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones,” Good Morning Brown Butterfly is a wonderful read for preschoolers. When I visited the Charles Tisdale Library in Jackson, MS on August 6, 2010 for the Story Time hour, it began with this engaging book. The children immediately received the message of being good little boys and girls not only makes them feel good, but also their parents and teachers around them.

The main character, Ashlee, has an important question for her mommy, “How do you know that today will be a good day?” As the story unfolds, her questions are answered in simplicity that shows the child versus just telling her. Author Lisa Marie McNeill delivers a heart-warming read that had the children with smiles all around shouting, “Good morning!”

Lisa Marie McNeill currently resides in Alpharetta, Georgia, with her husband and two children. More information about this author can be found on her website at http://www.lisamariemcneill.com/.

“Illuminating the love of Christ for every child,” Lisa McNeill.