Review: "Love in Disguise" by Carol Cox

Want to laugh, cry, wonder, and wander through the streets of 1880's Arizona? Then this is the book for you. Ms. Cox took me back to dusty streets, gallant men, rough cowboys, devious desperadoes, and proper ladies, and then added a twist.  From the very beginning, I fell in love with Ellie, and worried about her.

When the miners sent for a Pinkerton agent, I wondered if one of them could be the thief. Was it Steven or one of the others, or someone else entirely?

The story was told in such a way as to not give away the answer, but to give enough clues that one might could guess.

"Love in Disguise" is a delightful story that will engage your imagination, and your intellect.

Blurb:

When costume-maker Ellie Moore suddenly finds herself out of a job in the middle of a bleak Chicago winter, she uses her knowledge of theatrical disguise to secure a position as an undercover operative with the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Her assignment: find the culprit behind the theft of silver shipped from the mines near Pickford, Arizona.

Disguised as Lavinia Stewart, a middle-aged widow, Ellie begins her investigation. Soon she finds she must also pose as the dazzling young Jessie Monroe, whose vivacious personality encourages people to talk.

Mine owner Steven Pierce is about to lose his business after the theft of several bullion shipments--until hope arrives in the unlikely form of Lavinia Stewart, who offers to invest in Steven's mine. In his wildest dreams, Steven never expected to be rescued by an inquisitive gray-haired widow...or to fall head over heels for Lavinia's captivating niece, Jessie.

But then the thieves come after both Lavinia and Jessie. Ellie isn't safe no matter which character she plays! Will she be forced to reveal her true identity before the criminals are caught? What will Steven do when he discovers the woman he loves doesn't exist?

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Blessings,
Ginger

The Hard Stuff

I started reading 1 Timothy this morning. I want to share what touched me today.

Let me back up a step, though, and tell you that I have been listening to my CD's from 2011 ACFW Conference and one of the prevalent things spoken about is RULES. You have to learn to follow the writing rules before you're allowed to break them.

This morning when I read verses 8-11 (NLT), "We know that the law is good when used correctly. For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is holy, who kill their father or mother or commit other murders. The law is for people who are sexually immoral, or who practice homosexuality, or are slave traders {kidnappers}, liars, promise breakers, or who do anything else that contradicts the wholesome teaching that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God."

I shrugged and thought, "Yeah, the law is for the lawbreakers." My mind was on physical laws - speed limits, etc. Then I read it again because it kept gnawing at me.

"The law is for...liars, promise breakers, or who do anything else that contradicts the wholesome teaching that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God."


Who among us hasn't opened our mouths and spoken untruths?

• "That dress is lovely."
• "I love your hair."
• "No, dear, that outfit doesn't make you look fat." LOL
• "Santa will be hear soon. Time for bed."  OH!
• "I'll do whatever--take out the trash, fix dinner, feed the dog in a minute."

We're like the tree in the picture. We are dead in our sins without Jesus.

But then Paul goes on and tells Timothy something else in verses 15-16, "This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners' --and I am the worst of them all. BUT GOD had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life."[emphasis mine]

BUT GOD--such an awesome set of words. Because of Christ's sacrifice, assuming we accept Him as our Savior, we--you and I--have the opportunity to grow and be rivers of living water for a dry and thirsty land.

Think about it. Pray about it. What is God asking you to do?

Blessings,
Ginger

"Y" Yikes

Yikes...

I forgot to give you the answers to the "W" meme, photo contest. No one won a book, unfortunately.

Hair

On my computer, and in every software I have, this picture is straight, but I can't get it straight here. So take my word for it when I say the above picture comes from this one.  :) BTW this is my second son and his girlfriend.

sunglasses lens

Daughter Deborah

rainbow...obviously

The whole picture. Actually saw a double rainbow that day, but couldn't get a good picture.  

Plant.

The magnolia tree I received for my birthday.

sand

Daughters playing in the sand. They made a mermaid's tail.

I hope you enjoyed these pictures.  Have a blessed week.

Ginger