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Dear readers, authors and fans of Just Commonly, I was recently hospitalized and officially diagnosed with migraines. It's been only a couple of days at home resting, and recuperating from the associated ailments of migraines. Unfortunately, my recent struggles with migraines and being hospitalized because of it have made a significant change in my lifestyle, especially to my reading schedule. It's my first encounter and realization of how migraines can be so debilitating. After much prayer and discussion with my doctor, I've decided to take a month off in adjusting and accommodating this new lifestyle change. With that said, Just Commonly will not have any new posts for the month of December. I apologize for not spending and sharing one of my favorite months with you, talking about best books to give and the many wonderful books to review. Don't worry, previously scheduled reviews will just be delayed to early 2017.  My year end "Best" lists will need...

Title:   Nourishing Meals: 365 Whole Foods, Allergy-Free Recipes for Healing Your Whole Family Authors: Alissa Segersten & Tom Malterre, MS, CN Publisher:   Harmony Books Release Date:   October 11, 2016 Genre: Cookbook / Food  From two popular bloggers and leaders in the functional medicine movement, here’s the ultimate guide to eating healthfully as a family—a simple, practical cookbook that shows how easy it is to ditch processed foods one meal at a time with 365 delicious, whole food-based, allergen-free recipes that the entire family will love. It can be daunting to live a whole foods lifestyle in today’s busy world—even more so to prepare plant-rich, allergen-free meals that’ll get the whole family around the table. Popular blogger Ali Segersten and functional medicine expert Tom Malttere are a team devoted to teaching their children—and readers—the importance of living a whole foods lifestyle. Nourishing Meals makes it easy and...

"Lack of chocolate noted.  Remedy situation ASAP. "  Title:   Silent Night, Star-Lit Night  Collection: Second Chance at Star Inn Author:  Ruth Logan Herne Publisher:   Swerve Release Date:   October 25, 2016 Genre:   Inspirational Contemporary Novella Welcome to Heywood, Oregon where three lost women find healing, hope and love under the bright light of the town's old Star Inn this Christmas season. Jed Taylor knows how to cowboy up on the range, and on the sales’ floor of his family’s rapidly growing western and ranch store in Central Washington, which is exactly where he would normally be a week before Christmas… but when he heard Mia O’Loughlin was planning a trip north, pregnant and alone, Jed’s promise to her late husband kicked in. More Grinch than grace, he boarded a plane and headed to the coast, determined that his best friend’s widow wouldn’t make the long trek alone. It wasn’t supposed to be like t...

"Life is all about risks. Love is simply one of them." (111) Title:   A Family Arrangement Collection: Little Falls Legacy, Book 1 Author: Gabrielle Meyer Publisher:   Love Inspired Historical Release Date:   December 6, 2016 Genre: Inspirational Historical Fiction Makeshift Family  Abram Cooper has ten months to turn rough Minnesota country into a vibrant town, or his sister-in-law will take his three sons back to Iowa with his blessing. Until then, Charlotte Lee has agreed to keep house and help raise his children as part of their bargain. But can the single father fulfill Charlotte's requirements in time to make sure that she and his boys don't leave—and take his heart with them? Charlotte is convinced that the wilderness is no place to raise her nephews. But as she watches the community slowly develop, she sees that Abram just might be able to make it blossom. With three little matchmakers bringing her and Abram together, Little ...

Title:   Storm Series:   Stone Braide Chronicles, Book 3 Author:  Bonnie S. Calhoun Publisher:   Revell Release Date:   November 1, 2016 Genre: Young Adult Fantasy / Sci-Fi Fiction Selah's mind and life are beginning to fracture. Can she complete the Third Protocol before it's too late? As Selah and her companions mourn the loss of those who died in the Mountain, they are faced with a new threat. Selah must complete the Third Protocol before she fractures and loses herself completely. All clues lead to the West, but what will they find when they get there? The other side of the mountains holds unknown perils--volcanic ash, dangerous storms, and strange new settlements that could hold the keys to Selah's quest . . . or lead to her destruction. The clock is ticking and Selah's abilities are growing--along with the list of those out for her blood. Selah must find the strength within herself to keep going and complete the mission for...

Title:   Fatal Frost Series:   Defenders of Justice, Book 1 Author:  Nancy Mehl Publisher:   Bethany House Release Date:   November 1, 2016 Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Fiction / Suspense Following in her absentee father's footsteps in a law enforcement career, U.S. Marshal Mercy Brennan has just recovered from being shot in the line of duty. And, unbeknownst to her, her father's recent reappearance in her life has put her in the sights of St. Louis's most powerful gang. Her boss assigns Deputy U.S. Marshal Mark St. Laurent--Mercy's ex-boyfriend--to get her out of town until her safety can be guaranteed. Unaware of the extent her boss and Mark have been keeping her in the dark, it isn't until a freak ice storm strands them at a remote location and out of contact with the district office that the full severity of their situation becomes clear. As the storm worsens, the forces of nature combine with a deadly enemy to put them in...