Author Archives: Carol Underhill

A few months ago, I ran out of the hazelnut coffee that I like. The grocery store didn’t have the brand I usually buy. Looking around at the other coffees, I spotted one called Mackinac Island Fudge. Since the Island is one of my favorite vacation spots, and I love the fudge from there, IContinue reading “Wednesday Pop-Up: Taking a poll”

The theme for my blog in March is “SPRING BREAK.” With the disruption of routines due to Covid, I’m not sure how many schools will have spring break this year. Traditionally, it is a week off from school, giving families the opportunity to go away and spend time together. Today I’m talking about one ofContinue reading “Spring Break Retreat: Hemlock Haven”

Following February’s theme of “HEARTS,” today’s featured book is When Hearts Collide by Sara Beth Williams. Inspiration behind the Book: The more books I read, no matter the genre, the more I am drawn to authentic, broken characters, who long for a second chance – both in love and in life. This is the essenceContinue reading “Friday Feature: When Hearts Collide”

You first met these two kittens a few months ago. Born last May to a feral mother cat, the kittens survived a fiery start. We brought them into our home and tamed them. They found a forever home with some of our family. The male tiger-striped one is Momo, after the pet lemur from theContinue reading “Wednesday Pop-Up: Cat Tails Update”

We are in the middle of February, the month when we are surrounded by hearts. Back in high school, a student could buy a carnation for their sweetheart to be delivered on Valentine’s Day. I always wanted to receive one, but never did. I suppose like any teenaged girl, the longing for a boyfriend wasContinue reading “Healing a Broken Heart”

In keeping with February’s “HEARTS” theme, today’s featured book is entitled, Her Traitor’s Heart. This historical Christian romance is set in the South just after the Civil War. The Inspiration behind the Book: “The inspiration behind Her Traitor’s Heart actually came from one of my New England ancestors who fought in the Civil War. AfterContinue reading “Friday Feature: Her Traitor’s Heart”

Today I’m sharing one of my favorite winter soup recipes: Cabbage, Pulled Pork and Potato Soup I created this recipe using leftover BBQ pulled pork. At first, I only added cabbage to it. Then the last few times I added diced potato. I like it even better, and it’s more filling that way. Just soContinue reading “Wednesday Pop-Up: Soup Recipe”

Valentine’s Day is this weekend, and it’s a perfect time to read a romance book. Today I’m featuring the Christian YA (Young Adult) romance, Perfectly Imperfect, by Kara Leigh Miller. About the Book: Isabelle Carson is charging into her senior year equipped with a handy checklist to ensure nothing goes awry. Things she didn’t accountContinue reading “Friday Feature: Perfectly Imperfect”

Cat Tail: The Elusive Izzy Our cat, Izzy, has an interesting history. My son, who lives in his own home, adopted a kitten that he’d been told was a male. A couple of months later, he called because there was something wrong with the kitten. We took it to the vet, and found out itContinue reading “Wednesday Pop-up: Cat Tails”

I’m excited to be part of the Cover Reveal for Sara Beth William’s new release, Anchor My Heart, a Second Chance novel #3 from Anaiah Press. About the book: In the aftermath of tragic loss, worship leader Matt Lawson is grappling debilitating anxiety. The blessings he’d taken for granted—a dream job, a woman he couldn’tContinue reading “Cover Reveal: Anchor My Heart”