tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11858366340207114092024-03-05T18:00:19.620-08:00For The Love Of BooksBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.comBlogger546125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-92001610048210911572022-06-15T08:50:00.000-07:002022-06-15T08:50:16.121-07:00The Egyptian Princess: A Story of Hagar By KD Homberg <p center=""></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I received this audiobook for no charge from the author and Celebrate Lit Blogger Program in exchange for my honest review of this audiobook. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRc0S0MKjisxZQdH3KC_7Q7-kL0BrYuZUl6dxXkVkLS_34rQtnVPNUqeDHbQu2agffvwRQnGYLCAgq7IfCD8arG2oKcyhcz9dfFJ3LobVamUZ4d5RfAERp9B8RSQLq-83kVsTkjoswDoswPKOz4IPbMeGYWLiNw_PbRTuF3gR6eU0Yyl25vAkDTFEo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRc0S0MKjisxZQdH3KC_7Q7-kL0BrYuZUl6dxXkVkLS_34rQtnVPNUqeDHbQu2agffvwRQnGYLCAgq7IfCD8arG2oKcyhcz9dfFJ3LobVamUZ4d5RfAERp9B8RSQLq-83kVsTkjoswDoswPKOz4IPbMeGYWLiNw_PbRTuF3gR6eU0Yyl25vAkDTFEo" width="320" /></a></div> <br /><p></p><h1><span underline="">About the Book</span></h1><p><strong> </strong></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEV8hwnRgyFG-FGJ_73Lc8ju_kH7wfidKY-xXeT48hYeCZWobCF7HOELrp0N7pZOZz9ydph6n3HBv2cZH7byqAySZ9-Ma6hBPnpVA5v29PIALUmQ93b925Ny-jNBYCSv7SZZkGpl7URI_Z_leBLPHr9_ktI5LtRH5C67GIU502YTEj8RhB44PvFEge" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEV8hwnRgyFG-FGJ_73Lc8ju_kH7wfidKY-xXeT48hYeCZWobCF7HOELrp0N7pZOZz9ydph6n3HBv2cZH7byqAySZ9-Ma6hBPnpVA5v29PIALUmQ93b925Ny-jNBYCSv7SZZkGpl7URI_Z_leBLPHr9_ktI5LtRH5C67GIU502YTEj8RhB44PvFEge" width="152" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>The Egyptian Princess: A Story of Hagar</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>KD Homberg</p><p><strong>Narrator: </strong>Lillian Rachael</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Historical Fiction</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> March 11, 2021</p><p>Two women, one ancient Egyptian harem, and the bold decision that changed the course of history.</p><p>Princess Hagar has always known her destiny in the opulent court of Egypt’s tenth dynasty. One day, she will marry Crown Prince Merikare and become the Great Royal Wife, the most powerful woman in Egypt. But dark dreams afflict Hagar when she hears of the latest addition to Pharaoh’s harem: the stunning, iridescent Sumerian, Sarai. Princess Hagar feels a powerful presence around the Sumerian woman. She suspects Sarai has brought black magic into the palace, but what can she do to convince Pharaoh?</p><p>The intrigue of Pharaoh’s court pales in comparison to that swirling in the Royal House of Women among the wives, children, and concubines of the king. Sarai’s arrival upsets the already precarious balance. Loyalties divide, and betrayal, jealousy, and tragedy plague the once peaceful household. When a series of disasters befall Egypt, Hagar must make a daring decision, and the stakes could not be higher. She could lose everything—position, power, family, and even her life.</p><p>Torn between the silent gods of Egypt and the powerful presence that surrounds Sarai, Hagar’s world falls apart around her. She must acknowledge the terrible price of truth and decide for herself who she will serve.</p><p> </p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3vSAlyp”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><pre><br /></pre><pre><u>My Thoughts</u></pre><pre style="text-align: justify;">The Egyptian Princess: A Story of Hagar is a wonderful book.</pre><pre style="text-align: justify;">I am a fan of Biblical Fiction and this book really did not</pre><pre style="text-align: justify;"> disappoint. I hadn't given audiobooks a chance but this author and narrator</pre><pre style="text-align: justify;"> have changed my mind! I have never read anything from this author, but I am</pre><pre style="text-align: justify;">glad that I listened to this book. I have found another new to me author in </pre><pre style="text-align: justify;">KD Homberg. I couldn't stop listening to this book. The content is intense and </pre><pre style="text-align: justify;">the narrator, Lillian Rachel, read it with passion and fire. </pre><pre style="text-align: justify;">My favorite character is Hagar. Her strength is admirable and how she stood</pre><pre style="text-align: justify;">for her morals. From start to finish this audiobook held my attention. I cannot</pre><pre style="text-align: justify;">wait for the next book to come out! </pre><pre style="text-align: justify;"><br /></pre><h1>About the Author</h1><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSCSnhJczbd-GCFG6WRVqxzV4qA85mrzXDPCe7NvUXVGfl8xlaqfmFLQ3RHH5xDJVqRJb5bMPGt4zhhyW2G5Eh6sMBGamGzYHMQx2iYcFtX0DeWtZrmO1EPVDr6Z4vK9BrZSvfS-Q6VJ3kFvh01Yk1eAsKysqjpqTK44K26aBcX8OsGv7RQujoE6pT" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSCSnhJczbd-GCFG6WRVqxzV4qA85mrzXDPCe7NvUXVGfl8xlaqfmFLQ3RHH5xDJVqRJb5bMPGt4zhhyW2G5Eh6sMBGamGzYHMQx2iYcFtX0DeWtZrmO1EPVDr6Z4vK9BrZSvfS-Q6VJ3kFvh01Yk1eAsKysqjpqTK44K26aBcX8OsGv7RQujoE6pT" width="160" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><strong>KD HOLMBERG</strong> is a retired flight attendant who turned an empty nest into a workshop for creating stories around remarkable women. She and her husband live in the foothills of the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains and love to travel and golf. They also run a girl gang of seven granddaughters, courtesy of their five adult children, and have one male grandchild that the author can safely declare as her favorite grandson.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Narrator</span></h1><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxWdTFNaGGK6JfC9tYCmBuvJPTwgk9aJNknY2KUgmOVF36tPTbXvDTSftD6vDZU1_YFnbvfsVkvd5NdfkgaJFXbI3YynNCLamlUBcVAOWrl64njtYnlaT1dbWgipSsNNCA6CCFP0gP76PLMfJg_grChQ6N9B1wyXZUWwffl1r7UXMGahRS12H-WjcE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxWdTFNaGGK6JfC9tYCmBuvJPTwgk9aJNknY2KUgmOVF36tPTbXvDTSftD6vDZU1_YFnbvfsVkvd5NdfkgaJFXbI3YynNCLamlUBcVAOWrl64njtYnlaT1dbWgipSsNNCA6CCFP0gP76PLMfJg_grChQ6N9B1wyXZUWwffl1r7UXMGahRS12H-WjcE" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Born in the United Kingdom, <strong>LILLIAN RACHEL</strong> grew up in East Anglia and moved north to Durham before marrying her US military man and Atlantic hopping between Europe and North America.<br />She’s now settled in the Washington D.C. area, where she is an award winning narrator from her personal home studio.</p><p>There’s not much she loves more than telling your story in the most engaging way. Sophisticated or sassy, with a range of accents and character personas, she brings your words to life and draws your listeners in.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from KD Holmberg</span></h1><p>Novel Inspiration and Tiger Nut Sweets</p><p> </p><p>Who <em>was</em> Hagar?</p><p> </p><p>That thought occurred to me during a Bible study in Genesis, which revealed:</p><p> </p><ul><li>God met with Hagar twice.</li><li>He called her by name.</li><li>She was the first to give Him a name, El Roi</li><li>She received the same promise as Abraham to become a great nation.</li></ul><p> </p><p>I was aware of Hagar’s general gist of her love triangle with Sarah and Abraham that produced Ishmael and how mother and son were sent into the desert to die. But her name niggled at me because she didn’t die. She survived and thrived as a single mother in the ultimate man’s world. How could a throwaway, uneducated handmaid accomplish such a feat?</p><p> </p><p>The Hebrew and Arab traditions of Hagar gave me insight into that question. They teach that she was the daughter of the pharaoh who seized Sarah in Genesis 12. This quote from Amenhotep III made me even more curious, ‘from old, the daughter of an Egyptian king has not been given in marriage to anyone.’ A practice that prevented foreigners from having a claim on the Egyptian throne.</p><p> </p><p>So how did a princess of Egypt end up in the tribe of Abraham?</p><p> </p><p>I researched what life looked like for a princess in ancient Egypt. I discovered Pharaohs educated their daughters along with their sons. They learned reading, writing, medicine, politics, religion, and mathematics. An education and growing up in the luxury and privilege of the most sophisticated culture on earth rounded out my view of Hagar. It also reminded me of one of my favorite Bible verses, Deuteronomy 31:8, “And the Lord, He <em>is</em> the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” (NKJV) God had gone before this remarkable woman and prepared her with the tools she would need to exist and endure.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Egyptian Princess: A Story of Hagar</strong> is fiction, but the historical details in my world-building are as accurate as possible. I created an ancient Egyptian harem and placed Sarah and Hagar together. I added plagues and other information from Hebrew history and imagined a twist-and-turned, life and death scenario where a princess of Egypt ended up in the first Hebrew tribe.</p><p> </p><p>Book two in The Women of Valor series, <strong>More Than a Handmaid</strong>—which releases March 22. 2023 —picks up where this one leaves off. We follow Hagar as she navigates life as a handmaid and steps into the world alone, holding firm to her faith and hope in the Lord.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Tiger Nut Sweets</strong></p><p>Tiger Nut Sweets are a favorite treat of one of my supporting characters. Foodies out there; this is one of the oldest recipes in the world and was found on a piece of ancient Egyptian pottery dating to 1600 BC. The tuberous root of the yellow nutsedge (also known as tiger nut) was used in the original recipe.</p><p> </p><p>1 cup pitted fresh dates</p><p>Splash of water</p><p>1 tablespoon cinnamon (or to taste)</p><p>2 tablespoons roughly chopped walnuts</p><p>Honey</p><p>2 tablespoons finely ground almonds</p><p> </p><p>Grind the dates with a splash of water to form a rough paste. Use a food processor. The Ancient Egyptians would have used one if they had it!</p><p>Place the honey and almond meal in a shallow bowl.</p><ol><li>Transfer the date paste to a bowl and add cinnamon and chopped walnuts.</li><li>Mix thoroughly with your hands and roll into small bowls.</li><li>Mix honey and ground almonds in another bowl.</li><li>Coat balls in honey and almond mixture and serve. I like to coat in honey first and roll in the almond mixture. 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mommiebethers.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: inherit; color: #686868; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">For the Love of Books</a>, June 15</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><p center=""></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaPaNHz4j_VdYyvQurgEp0AA7bhDc8PMEF8p-TAnVy_5XQPMNaG8nPuyOvmbK5RGyj2vfn-On-sCIFf5uPYSZaXMY8rN2bruKfSItMviIsYAbXgfJXJ5KGsOcWS-OzD0jdBMyQvHvWZkWmvGKt2yuVLmhpVigKKPHPOpiqN_RMUZPp00Ui5y-QY4wx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaPaNHz4j_VdYyvQurgEp0AA7bhDc8PMEF8p-TAnVy_5XQPMNaG8nPuyOvmbK5RGyj2vfn-On-sCIFf5uPYSZaXMY8rN2bruKfSItMviIsYAbXgfJXJ5KGsOcWS-OzD0jdBMyQvHvWZkWmvGKt2yuVLmhpVigKKPHPOpiqN_RMUZPp00Ui5y-QY4wx" width="286" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p center="">To celebrate her tour, KD is giving away the grand prize package of a $100 Amazon gift card and an audiobook!!</p><p center="">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.</p><p center=""><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/1e7d9/the-egyptian-princess-the-story-of-hagar-celebration-tour-giveaway" style="background-color: white; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: inherit; color: #686868; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; outline: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;">https://promosimple.com/ps/1e7d9/the-egyptian-princess-the-story-of-hagar-celebration-tour-giveaway</a></p>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-32642750156738845442020-04-19T05:58:00.000-07:002020-04-19T05:58:13.314-07:00Flight Risk By Cara Putnam<i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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author Cara Putman returns with a romantic legal thriller that will
challenge the assumptions of truth tellers everywhere. </b></div>
Savannah
Daniels has worked hard to build her law practice, to surround herself
with good friends, and to be the loyal aunt her troubled niece can
always count on. But since her ex-husband’s betrayal, she has trouble
trusting anyone.<br />
Jett Glover’s father committed suicide over a
false newspaper report that ruined his reputation. Now a fierce champion
of truth, Jett is writing the story of his journalism career—an
international sex-trafficking exposé that will bring down a celebrity
baseball player and the men closest to him, including Savannah’s
ex-husband.<br />
When Jett’s story breaks, tragedy ensues. Then a
commercial airline crashes, and one of Savannah’s clients is implicated
in the crash. Men connected to the scandal, including her ex, begin to
die amid mysterious circumstances, and Savannah’s niece becomes an
unwitting target.<br />
Against their better instincts, Jett and
Savannah join ranks to sort the facts from fiction. But can Savannah
trust the reporter who threw her life into chaos? And can Jett face the
possibility that he’s made the biggest mistake of his life?<br />
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<u><i><b>My Thoughts:</b></i></u><i> </i><br />
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<i>Flight Risk is the latest book by Cara Putnam and it is a fantastic book. I have had the pleasure of reading books by Cara Putnam so when this opportunity came to read it, I was excited. Flight Risk is a Christian Mystery, Suspense, and Legal Thriller. I absolutely love Legal Thrillers and this one is one of the best I have read. Cara Putnam writes with authority about the law, journalism especially being a reporter, and scandal. I found this book a fast moving, heart pounding thriller that I could not put down. Once I started it, I found myself unable to tear myself away. The characters in this book are very real and relatable. I found myself drawn to Savannah Daniels. I found her strength and commitment to everything she does admirable. I truly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to see what Cara Putnam comes up with next. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys </i><i><i>Christian Mystery, Suspense, and/or Legal Thriller</i>, you will not be disappointed. I give this book 5 STARS.</i> </div>
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<b>Book: </b>Flight Risk<br />
<b>Author: </b>Cara Putman<br />
<b>Genre: </b> Romantic Legal Suspense<br />
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<b>Bestselling author Cara Putman returns with a romantic legal thriller that will challenge the assumptions of truth tellers everywhere.</b><br />
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Savannah Daniels has worked hard to build her law practice, to surround herself with good friends, and to be the loyal aunt her troubled niece can always count on. But since her ex-husband’s betrayal, she has trouble trusting anyone.<br />
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Jett Glover’s father committed suicide over a false newspaper report that ruined his reputation. Now a fierce champion of truth, Jett is writing the story of his journalism career—an international sex-trafficking exposé that will bring down a celebrity baseball player and the men closest to him, including Savannah’s ex-husband.<br />
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When Jett’s story breaks, tragedy ensues. Then a commercial airline crashes, and one of Savannah’s clients is implicated in the crash. Men connected to the scandal, including her ex, begin to die amid mysterious circumstances, and Savannah’s niece becomes an unwitting target.<br />
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Against their better instincts, Jett and Savannah join ranks to sort the facts from fiction. But can Savannah trust the reporter who threw her life into chaos? And can Jett face the possibility that he’s made the biggest mistake of his life?<br />
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Since the time she could read Nancy Drew, Cara has wanted to write mysteries. In 2005 she attended a book signing at her local Christian bookstore. The rest, as they say, was history. There she met a fellow Indiana writer Colleen Coble. With prompting from her husband, Cara shared her dream with Colleen. Since those infamous words, Cara’s been writing award-winning books. She is currently writing book 33 and dreaming up future books, not hard when she sees what-ifs everywhere.<br />
Cara Putman is an active member of ACFW and gives back to the writing community through her service on Executive Board. She has also been the Indiana ACFW chapter president and served as the Area Coordinator for Indiana.<br />
Cara is also an attorney, full-time lecturer at a Big Ten university, active in women’s ministry, and all around crazy woman. Crazy about God, her husband and her kids that is. She graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Go Huskers!), George Mason Law School, and Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management. You can learn more about Cara at www.caraputman.com <<a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttp://www.caraputman.com/%E2%80%9D">http://www.caraputman.com/</a>>.<br />
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<pre><a href="https://www.tnzfiction.com/flight-risk/" target="_blank"><u>Learn more about Flight Risk and Cara Putman </u></a><u><a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.tnzfiction.com/flight-risk/%E2%80%9D">here</a>!</u></pre>
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<a href="http://bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Book Reviews From an Avid Reader"}">Book Reviews From an Avid Reader</span></a>, April 6</div>
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<a href="https://travelingwife4life.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Adventures of a Travelers Wife"}">Adventures of a Travelers Wife</span></a>, April 6</div>
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<a href="http://www.abakersperspective.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A Baker's Perspective"}">A Baker’s Perspective</span></a>, April 6</div>
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<a href="https://allofakindmom.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"All-of-a-kind Mom"}">All-of-a-kind Mom</span></a>, April 7</div>
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<a href="http://readreviewrejoice.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Read Review Rejoice"}">Read Review Rejoice</span></a>, April 7</div>
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<a href="https://debs-bookreview.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"Arial"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"deb's Book Review"}">deb’s Book Review</span></a>, April 7</div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettimace/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4225,"3":{"1":0},"10":2,"15":"Arial"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Betti Mace"}">Betti Mace</span></a>, April 8</div>
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<a href="http://musingsbymaureen.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Maureen's Musings"}">Maureen’s Musings</span></a>, April 8</div>
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<a href="http://deana0326.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"Arial"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Texas Book-aholic"}">Texas Book-aholic</span></a>, April 8</div>
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<a href="http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Genesis 5020"}">Genesis 5020</span></a>, April 9</div>
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<a href="http://amandanicolle.blogspot.com/?m=1"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"Arial"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Inklings and notions"}">Inklings and notions</span></a>, April 9</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/becka.jimenez.1"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Becka Jiménez’s FB"}">Becka Jiménez’s FB</span></a>, April 9</div>
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<a href="http://www.forhimandmyfamily.com/">For Him and My Family</a>, April 10</div>
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<a href="https://mypreciousbitsandmusings.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Mypreciousbitsandmusings"}">Mypreciousbitsandmusings</span></a>, April 10</div>
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<a href="https://www.carpediem.fyi/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"CarpeDiem"}">CarpeDiem</span></a>, April 10</div>
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<a href="https://tabithabouldinauthor.home.blog/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Through the Fire Blogs"}">Through the Fire Blogs</span></a>, April 11</div>
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<a href="https://truthandgracehomeschoolacademy.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy"}">Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy</span></a>, April 11</div>
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<a href="http://www.authorswilliams.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"LIfe, Love, Writing"}">LIfe, Love, Writing</span></a>, April 11</div>
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<a href="https://emily-yager.com/blog/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Emily Yager"}">Emily Yager</span></a>, April 12</div>
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<a href="http://www.splashesofjoy.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Splashes of Joy "}">Splashes of Joy</span></a>, April 12</div>
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<a href="http://www.lightsinadarkworld.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Lights in a Dark World"}">Lights in a Dark World</span></a>, April 12</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mary.a.hake"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Mary Hake"}">Mary Hake</span></a>, April 12</div>
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<a href="https://connie-oldersmarter.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Older & Smarter?"}">Older & Smarter?</span></a>, April 13</div>
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<a href="http://daysongreflections.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Daysong Reflections"}">Daysong Reflections</span></a>, April 13</div>
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<a href="https://bookofruthann.com/en/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Book of Ruth Ann "}">Book of Ruth Ann</span></a>, April 13</div>
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<a href="http://www.katscornerbooks.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Kat’s Corner Books"}">Kat’s Corner Books</span></a>, April 14</div>
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<a href="http://blessedbookish.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Blessed & Bookish"}">Blessed & Bookish</span></a>, April 14</div>
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<a href="https://remembrancy.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Remembrancy"}">Remembrancy</span></a>, April 14</div>
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<a href="http://blossomsandblessings.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Blossoms and Blessings"}">Blossoms and Blessings</span></a>, April 15</div>
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<a href="https://journeysfromtheheartofawifeandmother.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Spoken from the Heart"}">Spoken from the Heart</span></a>, April 15</div>
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<a href="http://simpleharvestreads.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Simple Harvest Reads"}">Simple Harvest Reads</span></a>, April 15 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)</div>
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<a href="http://writerwithoutaspace.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Writer Without a Space"}">Writer Without a Space</span></a>, April 16</div>
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<a href="https://rbclibrary.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"By The Book"}">By The Book</span></a>, April 16</div>
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<a href="https://debbieloseanything.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"Arial"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":" Debbie's Dusty Deliberations"}">Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations</span></a>, April 16</div>
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<a href="https://bigreadersite.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Bigreadersite "}">Bigreadersite</span></a>, April 17</div>
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<a href="http://reneek-littlehomeschoolontheprairie.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Little Homeschool on the Prairie"}">Little Homeschool on the Prairie</span></a>, April 17</div>
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<a href="http://www.amybooksy.blogspot.com/">Locks, Hooks and Books</a>, April 17</div>
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<a href="http://www.asheleadsisjoy.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"As He Leads is Joy"}">As He Leads is Joy</span></a>, April 18</div>
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<a href="http://pausefortales.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Pause for Tales "}">Pause for Tales</span></a>, April 18</div>
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<a href="http://mommiebethers.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"For The Love of Books"}">For The Love of Books</span></a>, April 18</div>
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<a href="https://pagebypagebookbybook.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Hallie Reads"}">Hallie Reads</span></a>, April 19</div>
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<a href="https://bookkisses.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses"}">Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses</span></a>, April 19</div>
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<a href="http://empowermoms.net/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"EmpowerMoms"}">EmpowerMoms</span></a>, April 19</div>
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To celebrate her tour, Cara is giving away the grand prize package of a Vera Bradley travel cosmetics set, a journal for capturing vacation memories, a copy of Flight Risk, and a bracelet!!</div>
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Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-32010394072075761222020-04-19T05:24:00.000-07:002020-04-19T06:00:42.326-07:00Turning Tide: Legacy of Sunset Cove Book 4 By Melody Carlson<i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i> </i>As the Great War rages on, Sunset Cove continues to feel its impact.
Running the small town newspaper, Anna McDowell can't escape the grim
reports from the other side of the world, but home-front challenges
abound as well. Dr. Daniel is serving the wounded on the front lines.
And Katy, expecting her first child, with her husband in the trenches,
tries to support the war effort with her Red Cross club. Even as the war
winds down the costs are high--and Sunset Cove is not spared.<br />
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<i> Turning Tide is the fourth and final book in Melody Carlson's series, Legacy of Sunset Cove, and it is fantastic.<i> I am a big fan of Melody Carlson and Christian Historical Fiction so I
was excited to have this opportunity. Melody
Carlson is very inclusive in her writing and so this book can be read as a stand alone, but I recommend reading all of the books in this series. Melody Carlson weaves a
beautifully written story about our world especially Sunset
Cove, Oregon, The Great War, writing and printing newspaper, and how the
truth can effect those around you.</i></i><i><i><i><i> Besides war, this time in our world they were dealing with Spanish
Flu, which really hit home given our pandemic of Covid 19. </i></i></i></i><br />
<i><i> I love reading Historical Fiction
and this story really taught me more about our world during The Great War. In this book Melody Carlson seems to wrap up loose ends with all the characters in this series. I found all of the characters in this book to be very real dealing with real life issues, my favorite character is Anna McDowell. Anna demonstrates such strength and faith in God I find so admirable and an example for me. I truly enjoyed this book and this author. I highly recommend this book, series, and author to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Fiction, you will not be disappointed. I can't wait to read more from Melody Carlson. I give this book 5 STARS. </i></i><br />
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<i><i>I would also like to apologize to Melody Carlson and Celebrate Lit for not getting this review done on time. </i></i><br />
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<b>Book: </b>Turning Tide<br />
<b>Author: </b>Melody Carlson<br />
<b>Genre: </b> Historical Fiction<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>Feb 15, 2020<br />
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As the Great War rages on, Sunset Cove continues to feel its impact. Running the small town newspaper, Anna McDowell can’t escape the grim reports from the other side of the world, but home-front challenges abound as well. Dr. Daniel is serving the wounded on the front lines. And Katy, expecting her first child, with her husband in the trenches, tries to support the war effort with her Red Cross club. Even as the war winds down the costs are high—and Sunset Cove is not spared.<br />
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Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales around 6.5 million) for teens, women, and children. That’s a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a “storyteller.” Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, True Colors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She’s won a number of awards (including RT’s Career Achievement Award, the Rita, and the Gold medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog.<br />
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Writing about the WW1 era has definitely been a good history lesson for me. Prohibition laws in Oregon (and rum-runners breaking them) combined with a massive war that changed the world and a global epidemic is worth paying attention to. Especially since history sometimes repeats itself. The early 20th century had a lot going on—much that seems nearly forgotten. I’m glad to see the movie <i>1917</i> is doing well—and we plan to see it this week. Although I’m not a fan of gruesome war movies, this era continues to intrigue me. Even as I wrapped up my Sunset Cove series with Turning Tide I was left wondering . . . what’s next? But isn’t that the beauty of story?<br />
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<a href="https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The Avid Reader"}">The Avid Reader</span></a>, March 16</div>
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<a href="http://sorcharaicheal.booklikes.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"For the Love of Literature"}">For the Love of Literature</span></a>, March 16</div>
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<a href="https://tabithabouldinauthor.home.blog/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Through the Fire Blogs"}">Through the Fire Blogs</span></a>, March 16</div>
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<a href="https://debbieloseanything.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"Arial"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":" Debbie's Dusty Deliberations"}">Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations</span></a>, March 17</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-38314720528668103692020-02-22T19:27:00.000-08:002020-02-22T19:27:19.503-08:00The Fifth Avenue Story Society By Rachel Hauck<i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i><u><b>Book Description:</b></u> </i><br />
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<i><b>An invitation to join The Fifth Avenue Story Society gives five New York strangers a chance to rewrite their own stories.</b>
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<i>Executive assistant Lexa is eager for a much-deserved promotion, but her boss is determined to keep her underemployed.</i></div>
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<i>Literature professor Jett is dealing with a
broken heart, as well as a nagging suspicion his literary idol, Gordon
Phipps Roth, might be a fraud.</i></div>
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<i>Uber driver Chuck just wants a second chance with his kids.</i></div>
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<i>Aging widower Ed is eager to write the true story of his incredible marriage.</i></div>
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<i>Coral, queen of the cosmetics industry, has
broken her engagement and is on the verge of losing her great
grandmother’s multimillion-dollar empire.</i></div>
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<i>When all five New Yorkers receive an
anonymous, mysterious invitation to the Fifth Avenue Story Society, they
suspect they’re victims of a practical joke. No one knows who sent the
invitations or why. No one has heard of the literary society. And no one
is prepared to bear their deepest secrets to a roomful of strangers.</i></div>
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<i> Yet curiosity and loneliness bring them
back week after week to the old library. And it’s there they discover
the stories of their hearts, and the kind of friendship and love that
heals their souls.</i></div>
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<u><i><b>My Thoughts:</b></i></u><i> </i><br />
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<i>The Fifth Avenue Story Society is the latest book by Rachel Hauck and I absolutely loved it. I am a huge fan of Rachel Haucks and of course books so it was a match made in Heaven. Rachel Hauck is one of my must read authors. This book is beautifully written. Rachel Hauck writes with authority about books, writing them, New York, historic buildings in New York, and about people from all walks of life. This story is about 5 different people who receive an invitation to The Fifth Avenue Story Society from an anonymous person. Each week they grow closer together and seem to get together as a time of fellowship and friendship. I found all of the characters in this story to be real people dealing with real life things we all face. I found myself drawn to Coral. Coral was born into the multimillion-dollar life, having to figure out her next steps in life. She struggles with so many things that are the same things all people deal with. I could not put this book down. I was drawn to this book from cover to cover. I cannot say enough good about this story and this author. I highly recommend this book and author to anyone who likes to read Contemporary Christian Stories, you will not be disappointed. I give this book 5 STARS.</i></div>
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<span underline=""><u>About the Book</u></span></h1>
<img alt="The Fifth Avenue Story Society" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9256" src="http://www.celebratelitteam.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The-Fifth-Avenue-Story-Society-197x300.jpg" height="300" width="197" /><br />
<b>Book: </b>The Fifth Avenue Story Society<br />
<b>Author: </b>Rachel Hauck<br />
<b>Genre: </b> Contemporary Romance/ Women’s Fiction<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>February 4, 2020<br />
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<b>An invitation to join The Fifth Avenue Story Society gives five New York strangers a chance to rewrite their own stories.</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
Executive assistant Lexa is eager for a much-deserved promotion, but her boss is determined to keep her underemployed.<br />
<br />
Literature professor Jett is dealing with a broken heart, as well as a nagging suspicion his literary idol, Gordon Phipps Roth, might be a fraud.<br />
<br />
Uber driver Chuck just wants a second chance with his kids.<br />
<br />
Aging widower Ed is eager to write the true story of his incredible marriage.<br />
<br />
Coral, queen of the cosmetics industry, has broken her engagement and is on the verge of losing her great grandmother’s multimillion-dollar empire.<br />
<br />
When all five New Yorkers receive an anonymous, mysterious invitation to the Fifth Avenue Story Society, they suspect they’re victims of a practical joke. No one knows who sent the invitations or why. No one has heard of the literary society. And no one is prepared to bear their deepest secrets to a roomful of strangers.<br />
<br />
Yet curiosity and loneliness bring them back week after week to the old library. And it’s there they discover the stories of their hearts, and the kind of friendship and love that heals their souls.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Avenue-Story-Society-ebook/dp/B07TBZN48W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=R5SIRD12E77T&keywords=the+fifth+avenue+story+society+by+rachel+hauck&qid=1578707312&sprefix=the+fifth+avenue+,aps,321&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=celelit-20&linkId=7eaf578c47720342e7d19fb8ff227977&language=en_US" target="_blank">Get your copy of the book </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttps://amzn.to/381rJId%E2%80%9D">here.</a><br />
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<b><span underline=""><u>About the Author</u></span></b></h1>
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Rachel Hauck is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Wedding Dress, which was also named Inspirational Novel of the Year by Romantic Times and was a RITA finalist. Rachel lives in central Florida with her husband and pet and writes from her ivory tower. Visit her online at RachelHauck.com; Facebook: RachelHauck; Twitter: @RachelHauck; Instagram: @rachelhauck.<br />
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<span underline=""><u>Read an Excerpt</u></span></h1>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-46163096342950135442020-02-14T05:44:00.004-08:002020-02-14T05:44:55.383-08:00God Hears Her By Our Daily Bread Publishing<div center="">
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and Our Daily Bread for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><u><b>Book Description:</b></u> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>When you’re having one of <i>those </i>days, you just want to know that someone is on your side. You have more than just <i>someone </i> .
. . you have your Heavenly Father! He is with you. He is for you. He
hears your heart’s cry. And He will reassure you of this through the
beautifully designed, hardcover devotional collection, <i>God Hears Her</i>. The personal stories, Scripture passages, and inspirational quotes pulled from <i>Our Daily Bread</i> devotionals will lift you up and remind you that God is bigger than the trials you face.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><u><b>My Thoughts:</b></u> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i> God Hears Her by Our Daily Bread is a wonderful devotional. This book is a collection of personal stories Our Daily Bread has received that have to do with women and the struggles we go through. With all of these stories there are scripture passages to help inspire us as women and to reinforce God's Love. I found this devotional very inspiring and something I read everyday. I highly recommend this devotional to all women out there. I give this book 5 STARS.</i></span><b> </b><br />
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<b>Book: </b>God Hears Her<br />
<b>Author: </b>Our Daily Bread<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Non-fiction / Christian / Devotional<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> September, 2017<br />
<b>Tour Dates:</b> February 1 – 14<br />
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When you’re having one of <i>those </i>days, you just want to know that someone is on your side. You have more than just <i>someone </i> . . . you have your Heavenly Father! He is with you. He is for you. He hears your heart’s cry. And He will reassure you of this through the beautifully designed, hardcover devotional collection, <i>God Hears Her</i>. The personal stories, Scripture passages, and inspirational quotes pulled from <i>Our Daily Bread</i> devotionals will lift you up and remind you that God is bigger than the trials you face.<br />
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<span underline="">About the Author</span></h1>
<span class="”gmail_default”">Our Daily Bread Publishing - </span><span class="”gmail_default”">Our Daily Bread Publishing</span> is a division of Our Daily Bread Ministries. Founded in 1938, the ministry has grown from a small group of dedicated radio listeners to millions of people around the world who use our Bible-based resources, including the beloved Our Daily Bread devotional. Our Daily Bread Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit organization with staff and volunteers in over 37 offices working together to distribute more than 60 million resources in 150 countries. Regardless of whether it’s a radio or television broadcast, DVD, podcast, book, mobile app, or website, we provide materials to help people grow in their relationship with God.
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As the weather turns colder, it becomes the time to pull out those tried and true winter-time recipes. You know, the ones that make us (or even keep us) warm on the inside. This is the time for the food that just feels like home.</div>
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Kirsten Holmberg and Elisa Morgan from the God Hears Her blog have shared some of their families personal recipes. These are the ones that are good for everyone. Feel free to try them yourself, bookmark them for later, or share them with a friend.</div>
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In the winter, I’m partial to any slow-cooker soup or stew because I love coming home to it in the evening.<br />
My favorite is a Vegetarian Chili with some Italian influences:</div>
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2 bell peppers, diced</div>
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2 stalks of celery, sliced</div>
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2 lb zucchini halved and sliced</div>
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1 lb fresh mushrooms, halved</div>
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1 large onion, diced</div>
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3 cans diced tomatoes (fire roasted or herbed for the most flavor)</div>
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1 can tomato sauce</div>
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1 small can black olives, sliced (or fresh in any amount desired)</div>
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1 can cannellini beans</div>
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2.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning</div>
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2 teaspoon salt</div>
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1 teaspoon black pepper</div>
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1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced</div>
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½ cup water</div>
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Toss it all in a slow cooker for a few hours on high, or all day on low. Or, put it on the stove instead and simmer until the veggies are cooked through and the flavors blended (about 45 minutes). Parmesan cheese on top for an extra zing.</div>
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A Cranberry Nut Bread recipe handed down by my mom, Paige Lee</div>
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2 cup flour</div>
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½ tsp salt</div>
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1 ¼ tsp baking powder</div>
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½ scant tsp baking soda</div>
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1 cup sugar</div>
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Sift above ingredients together twice. To the juice and grated rind of 1 large orange, add 2 tbs of melted shortening and enough boiling water to make ¾ cup. Mix with dry ingredients and add…</div>
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1 beaten egg</div>
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1 cup chopped pecans</div>
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1 cup halved fresh cranberries</div>
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Bake in greased loaf pan for 75 minutes at 350 degrees.</div>
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If you double the recipe, bake a little less time and use 3 loaf pans. It also makes good muffins and can be frozen.</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-83825261203965756392020-01-27T07:18:00.000-08:002020-01-27T07:18:38.777-08:00Legion: Rediscovering the God Who Rescues Me (Bible Study) (Behind the Scene: Exploring the Bible's Unsung Heroes) By Shadia Hrichi<i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogging Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own. </i><br />
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<i>How far will Jesus go to rescue one lost soul? Tormented, chained, and
living in a graveyard, the man known only by the name of the demons that
tormented him had no one to help him no one to intercede for him. So
Jesus goes Himself. Climb into the boat with Jesus as He heads into
enemy territory. Witness Jesus's power and passion as He battles violent
storms and armies of demons. Through this six-week, action-packed bible
study, you will experience God's relentless love as you celebrate your
impassioned Savior Who moved heaven and earth to rescue you.<br /><br />Shadia
combines brilliant biblical insights with thought-provoking
applications as she unfolds the stirring story of the man known as
Legion. Though one of the more obscure individuals to experience
Christ's powerful rescuing love, this man's life is destined to become a
much-loved Bible story as Shadia leads you into his broken world. I
highly recommend this stunning, thorough, unforgettable, hope-filled
Bible study experience.</i><br />
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<i>Legion is the latest Bible Study in Shadia Hrichi's series, </i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="a-size-large" id="productTitle"><i>Behind the Seen: Exploring the Bible's Unsung Heroes, and it is a fantastic read. I had the pleasure of reading the first book, Hagar, so when this opportunity came to read Legion I took it. I absolutely love these Bible Studies. Shadia Hrichi's writing puts you right there with Jesus and the other people, feeling the emotions and love for others. She really enforces the fact that God loves every single one of us and the lengths He will go to for one person. This study centers around a man named Legion, whose story isn't one that is one of the main stories. Shadia Hrichi truly writes a unique study that really touched me and challenged me. I cannot say enough good about this study and this author. I HIGHLY recommend this study for anyone looking for a great Bible Study, you will not be disappointed. I give this Bible Study 5+ STARS. Please check out more about this study and a give away.</i></span></span></span><br />
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<b>Book: </b>Legion<br />
<b>Author: </b>Shadia Hrichi<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Bible Study<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> Oct 8, 2019<br />
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How far will Jesus go to rescue one lost soul?<br />
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Tormented, chained, and living in a graveyard, the man known only by the name of the demons that tormented him had no one to help him–no one to intercede for him. No one but Jesus. Climb into the boat with Jesus as He heads into enemy territory. Witness Jesus’s power and passion as He battles violent storms and armies of demons in order to rescue . . . one . . . lost . . . soul.<br />
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Through this six-week, action-packed Bible study, you will experience God’s relentless love as you celebrate the impassioned Savior Who moved heaven and earth to rescue you.<br />
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“SHADIA HRICHI is a passionate Bible teacher, author, and speaker who has a heart for seeing lives transformed by the power of God’s Word. She has received a master’s in biblical and theological studies from Western Seminary as well as master’s in criminal justice from the State University of New York. In addition to <i>LEGION, </i>Shadia is the author of several Bible studies, including HAGAR and Worthy of Love. Shadia is often invited to speak at churches, conferences, and other events. Her insightful, witty, yet vulnerable teaching style reveals a compassion for the hurting, love for Jesus, and uncompromising commitment to the truth of God’s Word. Visit <a data-saferedirecturl="”https://www.google.com/url?q=http://shadiahrichi.com/&source=gmail&ust=1569103860442000&usg=AFQjCNF8_Z368Lsg8CKiJeVPLzUgvZEzoA”" href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttp://shadiahrichi.com/%E2%80%9D" rel="”noopener”" target="”_blank”">shadiahrichi.com</a>.
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If there is one universal truth, it is that every human heart longs for paradise. A perfect world without death, pain, or sorrow. A world at peace, where each of us is secure, treasured, and loved. But the reality is that the world as we know it will never deliver; <i>it cannot. </i>Scripture tells us that “the whole world lies in the power of the evil one” (1 John 5:19).
As a result, you and I live in a broken world. A world that has been drifting off course ever since that slippery serpent enticed our first parents to reject God’s authority in that garden paradise so long ago. In that moment, they unwittingly handed over dominion of the earth to Satan on a silver platter. But this then begs the question. <i>Why was God willing to risk rebellion in the Garden? And why would God allow His perfect creation to fall victim to the enemy’s schemes? And if God is good, why does He allow evil to exist?</i>
Through this six-week study, you and I will explore the answers to these questions and more as we step into the fascinating story of the man known only by the name of the demons that tormented him. To be honest, I don’t know why I am attracted to the hard stories in the Bible. The messy stories. I suspect it stems, in part, from my own broken past. I can relate much easier to the broken people. The ones who experienced times when they felt unseen, or unloved, or unwanted. At the same time, their stories captivate my heart because when God reveals what He is doing <i>behind the seen</i>, His power and glory are displayed in ways that make my spirit soar!
So I invite you to come with me as we climb into the boat with Jesus and head into enemy territory. We will witness Jesus’s power and passion as He battles violent storms and armies of demons in order to rescue . . . <i>one . . . lost . . . soul. </i>Tormented, chained, and living in a graveyard, the man had no one to help him. No one to intercede for him. No one but Jesus. As a result:
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<li>A demoniac becomes a disciple.</li>
<li>A house of demons becomes a dwelling for the Living God.</li>
<li>The chained becomes a champion of good news.</li>
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You and I live in a world crying out for rescue. And just as Jesus was willing to cross the sea and rescue one man from the enemy’s chains, He crossed the heavens to rescue you and me from a fate even worse: <i>eternal chains</i>. But praise God that through His sacrifice for sin, Jesus conquered all the forces of evil and opened up the gates of paradise to all who embrace His mercy. So come with me. Let’s rediscover the God Who Rescues Me!
“For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.” —Colossians 1:13 NASB
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To celebrate her tour, Shadia is giving away the grand prize package of 1 book of Legion, 1 book of Hagar and a $50 gift certificate to two winners each!!</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-28471151344784927742020-01-26T07:30:00.000-08:002020-01-26T07:30:24.466-08:00A Promise Child: The Promise Series Book 2 By Kathryn Spurgeon<i>I received this book for free from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i>Sibyl, from a wealthy Oklahoma banking
family, marries a handsome but poor hobo from the wrong side of the
tracks. The Depression rips through Sibyl’s hometown of Shawnee,
Oklahoma, leaving dying stores, repossessed farms, and countless men and
women out of work. Now living in poverty, she suffers the burdens of a
changing world and troubled economy. Based on a true story, Sibyl Pope
wants to make the world a better place. Since her youth, she has
followed her papa, a respected, clever-minded banker. Interested in
socialist politics and asking the hard questions of life, she struggles
to find her own purpose. She does her best to listen to God, even when
her father refuses to help. Life changes. A new baby, a job with the
PWA, and a promise of a brighter future. Concerned for her children, she
struggles to keep food on her table and love alive in her heart —for
her family, her husband, and God. Many people head west to save their
families. Will Sibyl and Fremont abandon Oklahoma and their hopes and
dreams for the promises in California? Or will they find a way to
survive in Shawnee?</i><br />
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<i>A Promise Child is the second book in Kathryn Spurgeon's series, The Promise Series, and it is great. This is the first book by Kathryn Spurgeon I have had the pleasure of reading. This book is based on true stories of her family, especially her mother and grandmother. I love reading historically accurate books because the things that I am taught through these books are details that isn't taught in history or another book. This story rings true about the stories I have heard from family about the Great Depression, ringing home about how our elders lived their whole lives, saving everything and being frugal in every aspect of life, never wanting to go through that again. I found this story very emotional and I couldn't put it down. I haven't read the first book in this series but I didn't find myself feeling like I was lost. I definitely have the first book on my TBR list and Kathryn Spurgeon is definitely on my must read list. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Fiction, you will not be disappointed. I give this book 5+ Stars.</i><br />
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<b>Author: </b>Kathryn Spurgeon<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Inspirational historic fiction<br />
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<b>She can’t survive the ‘30s alone…</b><br />
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Sibyl Trimble does everything she can to keep her family together. Before falling in love with a handsome, penniless hobo, she lived a life of new cars, speakeasies dances, and fancy cloche hats.
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When disaster strikes again, will Sibyl and Fremont move on to California or try to survive in Oklahoma? Neither option sounds promising.<br />
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Kathryn Spurgeon, an award-winning author and recipient of a 2018 Illumination Book Award, has published over a hundred stories, articles, and poems. <span class="”m_7699545326294356416apple-converted-space”">She</span> <span class="”m_7699545326294356416apple-converted-space”">grew up on an Oklahoma farm before moving to South Korea, where she adopted two children. </span>She and her husband, Bill, hold weekly studies in their home for international college students. They have six children and twelve grandchildren.
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Researching and writing about the 1930s has been a blast, and although it was the economically worst decade of the last century, faith, love, and life went on. It has been fun to glimpse into that historical time and find amazing and uplifting stories.
Sibyl Trimble, my grandmother and the ever up-and-down, emotional but brilliant lady, did her best to create a great family environment. Seeking God, she also studied, taught, and shared about Christ in the midst of heartaches. Based on a true story, I hope this tale will inspire, uplift, and bring a touch of nostalgia to your day.
The strength and courage Sibyl revealed can encourage us all and I am honored to share her tale with you.
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<a href="http://pausefortales.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Pause for Tales "}">Pause for Tales</span></a>, January 29</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-70172262460052251792020-01-09T12:50:00.000-08:002020-01-09T12:50:38.107-08:00Priceless: A Devotional Cookbook Based on Proverbs 31 By Vickie Burns<i>I received this book for no charge from Celebrate Lit and the author to give my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i><u><b>Book Description:</b></u> </i><br />
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<i>Not feeling adored, loved,
cherished, appreciated, or valued? Feel like you're overwhelmed with
daily tasks and taken for granted? Priceless is just what you
need! The author walks you through Proverbs 31 and shows you how God
sees you: perfectly perfect, just as He created you to be. Yes, dear
one, you are priceless.</i><br />
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<i>Along with a daily Bible study,
this book is filled with recipes offering you new ways to connect with
your family and honor God's calling on your life. Whether married or
single, a homemaker or working outside the home, Priceless will help bring joy to even the most mundane tasks.</i><br />
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<i>If
you've ever read Proverbs 31 and felt you couldn't live up to God's
description of the perfect woman, fear not. You have more in common with
her than you think.</i></div>
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<u><i><b>My Thoughts:</b></i></u><i> </i><br />
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<i>Priceless: A Devotional Cookbook Based on Proverbs 31 is Vickie Burns latest devotional and it is wonderful. I enjoy Bible Studies,typically I am doing it by myself, so this was right up my alley. The study of Proverbs 31 with recipes for meals is such a unique way to really read and understand that God sees us as perfect, it is our own perseptions that get in the way of that. The whole devotional is set up to show us who we really are and puts it all in practical terms. I found myself immersed into this devotional, loving the layout and the words of encouragement from Vickie Burns, I find her very inspiring. Priceless is definitely priceless to me. I plan on rereading this and making the recipes along side this time. I HIGHLY recommend Priceless to any woman in need of this encouragement. You will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to read more from Vickie Burns. </i><br />
<i>I give the book 5+ STARS.</i><br />
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<span underline="">About the Book</span></h1>
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<b>Book: </b>Priceless<br />
<b>Author: </b>Vickie Burns<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Devotional/Cookbook<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>November, 2019<br />
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Priceless: A Devotional Cookbook Based on Proverbs 31 is a Bible study and cookbook combined. The author, Vickie Burns, takes the reader verse by verse through Proverbs 31, showing them how precious and loved they are. At the end of each day’s study, meal suggestions and recipes are provided to fill their homes with tantalizing aromas and great food. Even young children can help with meal preparation so they learn that dinner doesn’t just magically appear on the table.<br />
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For women who’ve read Proverbs 31 and felt inadequate, like they could not possibly live up to God’s description of the perfect woman, Priceless reveals that they have more in common with her than they ever imagined.<br />
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“Today’s busy mom rarely finds time to steal a few moments of peace and quiet to spend with the Lord each day,” Vickie says. “On top of that, she most likely does not take the time to flip through endless sections of cookbooks to plan a unique evening meal. Priceless encourages women to view their tasks as God’s call to an abundant life, empowers them by providing a daily word from Proverbs 31, and eases their minds by providing a full menu for the evening meal each day.”<br />
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<span underline="">About the Author</span></h1>
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Vickie Burns is passionate about showing women how to love and live the abundant life that Jesus Christ offers. Through Bible study, public speaking, and writing inspirational cookbooks, Vickie inspires women to love the Lord with all their hearts, minds, souls, and strength; to see and love themselves as Christ does—PRICELESS; and to love others through genuine hospitality. She lives in Texas with the love of her life, Todd Burns, and they have two daughters.
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<span underline="">More from Vickie</span></h1>
This book, Priceless, is not my story but it was birthed from it. I was raised in a single-parent Christian home after my parents divorced. I watched my mom handle everything: cooking, cleaning, bills, homework, a full-time job, etc. I had no idea until I became a wife and mother all that she must have been through while raising three children on her own. I do know that she had a strong relationship with the Lord and that she had friends and family support.
Today, I look back at my childhood with renewed respect for my mom. My husband, Todd and I did our best to raise our two girls to honor the Lord while we went to school for our master’s degrees and tried to keep our household running smoothly. I had the help of a husband and was still overwhelmed while working as a teacher, trainer, coach and administrator in public education. On top of that I was still a wife, mother, friend, sister, chef, chauffer, nurse and more. Over the years, as I have gotten to know other women, I realize that I am not alone. We all long for ways to balance work and family, cooking and cleaning, physical busyness and spiritual warfare.
As my heart broke for the busy women in my life (to whom I totally relate) I longed to try and make life a little easier for all of us. I began to study God’s Word for answers. As I studied, I learned that God created us for relationship with Himself and with others. I learned that sharing our burdens with one another is His design. I found out that love should drive every word and action as we relate to others. I discovered that the crazy life that we are trying to balance is actually our ministry to our families and communities. I also realized that hospitality isn’t just something that was dreamed up by Martha Stewart. God ordained hospitality from the beginning when He created Adam and Eve in His image and placed them in the garden of Eden. God touches the heart of mankind with a piece of His own. There are examples of this throughout scripture. The biggest deposit of God’s heart within us is the gift of His Spirit. This gift is what makes genuine hospitality possible today. When we touch another person’s heart with a piece of our own, we are showing hospitality, sharing the love of Christ, and making connections that impact our world. This revelation was the birth of my ministry. I call it <i>The Heart of Hospitality</i>. Through my writing and speaking engagements, I share with women how to see the tasks and responsibilities of our daily lives as a calling from God. Beyond that, I help women understand that viewing their lives in this way is what Jesus meant when He said He came to give us “abundant life”.
My prayer for you, as you read this book is:
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<li>that you will be touched with a piece of God’s heart.</li>
<li>that hospitality will come to mean something new to you.</li>
<li>that each devotion in this book exposes your pricelessness in Christ.</li>
<li>that you will know beyond the shadow of any doubt that you are rare, unique and have significant meaning to your Creator.</li>
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May God richly bless you and your household.
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To celebrate her tour, Vickie is giving away the grand prize package of a copy of Priceless and a $50 Amazon Card!!</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-5581356267712685992020-01-01T15:42:00.000-08:002020-01-01T15:42:21.021-08:00Wings Like A Dove By Camille Eide <div center="">
<b> </b><i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest opinion. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i><u><b>Book Description:</b></u> </i><br />
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<i>Can the invisible walls that separate people ever come down?</i><br />
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<i>In 1933, Anna Leibowicz is convinced that the American dream that
brought her Jewish family here from Poland is nothing but an illusion.
Her father has vanished. Her dreams of college can’t make it past the
sweat-shop door. And when she discovers to her shame and horror that
she’s with child, her mother gives her little choice but to leave her
family. Deciding her best course of action is to try to find her father,
she strikes out…hoping against hope to somehow redeem them both.</i><br />
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<i>When Anna stumbles upon a house full of orphan boys in rural Indiana
who are in desperate need of a tutor, she agrees to postpone her
journey. But she knows from the moment she meets their contemplative,
deep-hearted caretaker, Thomas Chandler, that she doesn’t dare risk
staying too long. She can’t afford to open her heart to them, to him.
She can’t risk letting her secrets out.</i><br />
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<i>All too soon, the townspeople realize she’s not like them and treat
her with the same disdain they give the Sisters of Mercy—the nuns who
help Thomas and the boys—and Samuel, the quiet colored boy Thomas has
taken in. With the Klan presence in the town growing ever stronger and
the danger to this family increasing the longer she stays, Anna is torn
between fleeing to keep them safe…and staying to fight beside them.</i><br />
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</i><i>Oh, that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest…</i><br />
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<i><u><b>My Thoughts:</b></u></i><br />
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<i>I first owe everyone an apology that my review was not posted on my day. I am so sorry I didn't have it up. I would specifically like to say sorry to Camille Eide, the author and to Celebrate Lit Blogging Program. I cannot adequately express my apology. </i><br />
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<i>Wings Like A Dove is Camille Eide's latest book and it is great!! This is the first of Camille's books that I have had a chance to read and I am so glad I did. As a huge fan of Christian Historical Fiction this book was right in my wheelhouse. Camille Eide writes with authority about the United State during the 1930's, the politics, Poland, Persecution, Jewish laws/beliefs/traditions. The cover of this book is beautifully done, really captured my attention. I could not put this book down once I started it. The amount of historical facts I learned more about was amazing, This story is about the racism in 1933 and the control the KKK had in many states. This story gives an accurate picture of the US and the way people were treated for being different. This book really spoke to about the racism and how destructive the KKK was to all people. I really felt so many emotions as I read this book. For me I felt angry, sad, happy, and hopeful. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical fiction, you will not be disappointed! I have definitely found a new author to keep up with. I cannot wait to read more from Camille Eide. I give this book 5 STARS. </i><br />
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<b>Book: </b>Wings Like A Dove<br />
<b>Author: </b>Camille Eide<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Historical fiction/romance<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>December 1, 2019<br />
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Can the invisible walls that separate people ever come down?<br />
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In 1933, Anna Leibowicz is convinced that the American dream that brought her Jewish family here from Poland is nothing but an illusion. Her father has vanished. Her dreams of college can’t make it past the sweat-shop door. And when she discovers to her shame and horror that she’s with child, her mother gives her little choice but to leave her family. Deciding her best course of action is to try to find her father, she strikes out…hoping against hope to somehow redeem them both.<br />
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When Anna stumbles upon a house full of orphan boys in rural Indiana who are in desperate need of a tutor, she agrees to postpone her journey. But she knows from the moment she meets their contemplative, deep-hearted caretaker, Thomas Chandler, that she doesn’t dare risk staying too long. She can’t afford to open her heart to them, to him. She can’t risk letting her secrets out.<br />
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All too soon, the townspeople realize she’s not like them and treat her with the same disdain they give the Sisters of Mercy—the nuns who help Thomas and the boys—and Samuel, the quiet colored boy Thomas has taken in. With the Klan presence in the town growing ever stronger and the danger to this family increasing the longer she stays, Anna is torn between fleeing to keep them safe…and staying to fight beside them.<br />
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<i>Oh, that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest</i>…<br />
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<span underline="">About the Author</span></h1>
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Camille writes poignant, inspirational love stories some call “more than a romance.” She lives in Oregon with her husband and is a mom, grandma, office admin, lead foot, cinnamon roll baker, and a bass guitarist. She’s a fan of muscle cars, tender romance, and Peanut M&Ms.
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<b>If Only I Could Fly Away…</b>
<i>“Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. I would flee far away and stay in the desert; I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm.” -Psalm 55:6-8</i>
What do you think of when you read this passage from Psalms? Does the idea of escape tempt you? Have you ever cried out for relief from life’s storms?
In <i>Wings Like a Dove</i>, Anna faces growing difficulties in her life. Psalm 55:6 is brought to her attention and she ponders it more than once, especially as the difficulties in her life steadily increase.
As Polish Jews in the early 1900s, Anna’s family lived in constant upheaval, so fleeing danger is nothing new to her. The problem is that Anna craves connection and community. While she was often uprooted, at least Anna enjoyed the security of family—until now. As the story begins, she is turned out of her home and must journey across the country alone, a heartache that only intensifies the persecution she faces as a Jew, an immigrant, and an unwed woman with child.
But her journey is temporarily delayed out of necessity, and she quickly falls in love with those who have taken her in. The idea of leaving them is as painful a prospect as leaving her own family, but because of the troubles that follow her, it seems she has no choice.
Psalm 55:6 isn’t tempting Anna to leave her surroundings; it tempts her to escape the negativity that robs her joy.
For Anna, and for the rest of us, we can’t flee trouble any more than we can grow wings and fly. The desire for relief is understandable. But what if there is a purpose in the difficult situations we face? What if we are called to more than simply outlast life’s storms? What if our weakest moment is exactly what God wants to use to show his power, love, mercy, and grace?
What if God is waiting for us to stop fluttering our wings and find joy in knowing that we are in the very place we need to be, for a purpose, for such a time as this?
Quote from Anna:
<i>“If these past months have taught me nothing else, they have taught me that though I am only a seed blowing in the wind, I must still be fruitful wherever I land. I have learned that wherever we find ourselves, we must have the courage to stretch out roots and produce something useful, even in times of difficulty. We must bloom boldly in whatever field our seed has fallen.”</i>
<i> </i>May you find the sweet spot of joy and purpose in the midst of your storm!
-Camille
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-79313703627307967672019-12-09T11:08:00.000-08:002019-12-09T11:08:03.094-08:00Heart of a Royal (Daughters of Peverell Book 1) By Hannah Currie<div center="">
<i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i><u><b>Book Description:</b></u></i><br />
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<i>Brought to the palace as a newborn, the royal life bestowed upon
Mackenna Sparrow was never meant to last forever. With Princess Alina
engaged to be married, Mackenna’s presence as companion is no longer
required and, like it or not, she must return to the birthright which
should have been hers – that of a commoner. But not everyone at the
palace wants her gone. When the truths she’s based her life on start
crumbling as fast as her future, will she find the courage to trust,
both herself and the prince she’s fallen in love with</i><br />
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<i><u><b>My Thoughts:</b></u></i><br />
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Heart of a Royal is the debut book from Hannah Currie and it is wonderful. This book is the first in her Daughters of Peverell. I absolutely love reading debut books and this one did not disappoint. I love Hannah Currie's style of writing, she has her own twist on fairy tales and within that humor and faith all mixed in. The characters in this book are well rounded and real people, my favorite is Mackenna. Her faith and perseverance is admirable. Mackenna struggles with so many things but knows she will be fine. I absolutely love the cover of this book, so royal and just beautiful!!<br />
Heart of a Royal is categorized for Teens/Young Adults but this older reader really enjoyed it. I cannot wait to read more from Hannah Currie!! I highly recommend this book and author for anyone who enjoys Christian Fairy Tales or Royals, you will NOT be disappointed.<br />
I give this book 5 STARS.<br />
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<b>Book: </b>Heart Of A Royal<br />
<b>Author:</b> Hannah Currie<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Young Adult/Royalty<br />
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Brought to the palace as a newborn, the royal life bestowed upon Mackenna Sparrow was never meant to last forever. With Princess Alina engaged to be married, Mackenna’s presence as companion is no longer required and, like it or not, she must return to the birthright which should have been hers – that of a commoner. But not everyone at the palace wants her gone. When the truths she’s based her life on start crumbling as fast as her future, will she find the courage to trust, both herself and the prince she’s fallen in love with?
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<span underline="">About the Author</span></h1>
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Aussie author, Hannah Currie, loves God, family, people (in small numbers, let’s not go crazy here!) and writing. She and her husband live with their three adorable kids in sunny Queensland, where it really is beautiful one day and perfect the next. Except, maybe, during heatwaves. They’re not so fun. She loves to connect with readers at<a href="http://www.hannahcurrie.com./" target="_blank"> www.hannahcurrie.com. </a><br />
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by royalty. Real ones like Queen Elizabeth II, who is such an incredible woman and a total hero of mine (not to mention, as a proud Australian and member of the Commonwealth, my monarch) but also the not-so-real ones. Those found in fairytales. Romances. Narnia.
I’m one of those people who blocks out an entire day to watch a royal wedding, sighs like a hopeless romantic through cheesy princess movies, reads just about any novel I find with a crown on the front and loves a full-spread photo souvenir magazine. I may have even written a short story starring a princess for an English assignment at school. More than once. [Side note, if you’re going to write a story about a princess who is totally adorable but can’t spell, don’t use a misspelled word as the title. It takes a<i> lot</i> of explaining to make sure the teacher knows you did it on purpose and doesn’t mark you down for it… sorry Ninth Grade English teacher!].
The glamor draws me in, the beautiful clothes, the history and romance of it all, but it’s the expectations they have on them which hold me there. Every title comes with a million expectations, whether or not they’re realistic. We expect royals, both real and fictional, to behave in a certain way. To be honourable (assuming they’re the good guys). To care for their people and put them first. To always be there. Yes, even to be beautiful.
But what happens when they’re not? When they’re shy? Fight anxiety? Hate the spotlight? Are blemished in some way? What happens when what’s best for the people isn’t what’s best for them? Or when they make a mistake? Something which, for anyone else, would be easily fixed or glossed over but for a royal, gets written into the history books forever. Purely because of their title.
Kenna, the main character in <i>Heart of a Royal</i>, never meant to be a princess. She wasn’t born into royalty, neither did she choose it. And yet, due to circumstances far beyond her control, there she is. Living in a palace. Part of that life.
Very few of us are royalty but I think we all know how heavy expectations can be and the pain of being thrust into situations beyond our control. <i>And yet</i>, even in those moments and seasons, just like Kenna, we have choices. They might seem small, maybe even insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but they’re there. Who we put our trust in. What we do with the circumstances we’ve been given. Where we go from there.
<i>Heart of a Royal</i> is as much my story as it is Kenna’s. No, I’m not a princess (thankfully!) but I have struggled through finding hope and purpose when life flies out of control and the expectations prove too much. And here’s what I’ve found – God is good. There is hope and God is good. I hope, through Kenna’s story, you are reminded of that too.
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-3383969612806225272019-11-20T07:33:00.000-08:002019-11-20T07:34:22.306-08:00Smoke Screen By Terri Blackstock<div center="">
<b> </b><i>I received this book for no charge from Celebrate Lit Blogger program and the author for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i><u><b>Book Description:</b></u> </i><br />
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<i><b>One father was murdered, and another convicted of his death. All because their children fell in love.</b></i><br />
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Nate Beckett has spent his life fighting wildfires instead of the
lies and rumors that drove him from his Colorado home town. His mother
begs him to come to Carlisle now that his father has been released from
prison, but it isn’t until he’s sidelined by an injury that he’s forced
to return and face his past. But that means facing Brenna too.<br />
Fourteen years ago, Nate was in love with the preacher’s daughter.
When Pastor Strickland discovered Brenna had defied him to sneak out
with Nate, the fight between Strickland and Nate’s drunken dad was
loud—and very public. Strickland was found murdered later that night,
and everyone accused Roy Beckett. When the church burned down, people
assumed it was Nate getting even for his father’s conviction. He let the
rumors fly and left Carlisle without looking back.<br />
Now, Brenna is stunned to learn that the man convicted of murdering
her father has been pardoned. The events of that night set her life on a
bad course, and she’s dealing with a brutal custody battle with her ex
and his new wife where he’s using lies and his family’s money to sway
the judge. She’s barely hanging on, and she’s turned to alcohol to cope.
Shame and fear consume her.<br />
As they deal with the present—including new information about that
fateful night and a wildfire that’s threatening their town—their past
keeps igniting. Nate is the steady force Brenna has so desperately
needed. But she’ll have to learn to trust him again first.<br />
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<u><i><b>My Thoughts:</b></i></u><br />
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<i>Smoke Screen is the latest book by Terri Blackstock and it is AMAZING! Terri Blackstock is one of my all time favorite authors so I was excited to read her newest book, and it did not disappoint. </i><br />
<i>Terri Blackstock writes with authority about our justice system, the U.S. especially Colorado, alcohol abuse, and imperfections. I have always loved Terri Blackstock's style of writing, in this book she seamlessly alternates between the two main characters with complete continuity. The characters in this book are totally relatable, they are real people dealing with real issues that plague all of us. I found myself drawn to Brenna. Her life and circumstances are very relatable. I found her ability to overcome admirable. This book grabbed a hold of me from the first page, kept me guessing until the end, and left me wanting more of the story. These are the perfect combinations for a fantastic mystery. I cannot wait to read more from Terri Blackstock! I HIGHLY recommend this book and author to anyone who enjoys Christian Mystery and Suspense, you will not be disappointed.</i><br />
<i> I give this book 5+STARS. </i> <br />
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<span underline="">About the Book</span></h1>
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<img alt="Smoke Screen" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7843" src="http://www.celebratelitteam.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Smoke-Screen-197x300.jpg" height="300" width="197" /><br />
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<b>Book: </b>Smoke Screen<br />
<b>Author:</b> Terri Blackstock<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Christian Suspense<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>November 5, 2019<br />
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<i><b>O</b><b>ne father was murdered, and another convicted of his death. All because their children fell in love.</b></i><br />
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<i>Nate Beckett has spent his life fighting wildfires instead of the lies and rumors that drove him from his Colorado home town. His mother begs him to come to Carlisle now that his father has been released from prison, but it isn’t until he’s sidelined by an injury that he’s forced to return and face his past. But that means facing Brenna too.</i><br />
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<i>Fourteen years ago, Nate was in love with the preacher’s daughter. When Pastor Strickland discovered Brenna had defied him to sneak out with Nate, the fight between Strickland and Nate’s drunken dad was loud—and very public. Strickland was found murdered later that night, and everyone accused Roy Beckett. When the church burned down, people assumed it was Nate getting even for his father’s conviction. He let the rumors fly and left Carlisle without looking back.</i><br />
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<i>Now, Brenna is stunned to learn that the man convicted of murdering her father has been pardoned. The events of that night set her life on a bad course, and she’s dealing with a brutal custody battle with her ex and his new wife where he’s using lies and his family’s money to sway the judge. She’s barely hanging on, and she’s turned to alcohol to cope. Shame and fear consume her.</i><br />
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<i>As they deal with the present—including new information about that fateful night and a wildfire that’s threatening their town—their past keeps igniting. Nate is the steady force Brenna has so desperately needed. But she’ll have to learn to trust him again first.</i><br />
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<i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Smoke-Screen-Terri-Blackstock/dp/0310332591/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=smoke+screen&qid=1568656242&s=gateway&sr=8-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=celelit-20&linkId=92131e9317a13065ea80bd11ddb0a414&language=en_US" target="_blank">Click here to get your copy. </a>
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<i><span underline="">About the Author</span></i></h1>
<img alt="Terri Blackstock" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7844" src="http://www.celebratelitteam.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Terri-Blackstock-200x300.jpg" height="300" width="200" /><br />
<i>Terri Blackstock has sold over seven million books worldwide and is a <span arial="" quot="">New York Times</span> and <span arial="" quot="">USA TODAY</span> bestselling author. She is the award-winning author of <span arial="" quot="">Intervention</span>, <span arial="" quot="">Vicious Cycle</span>, and <span arial="" quot="">Downfall</span>, as well as such series as Cape Refuge, Newpointe 911, the SunCoast Chronicles, and the Restoration Series. Visit her website at <a data-saferedirecturl="”https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.terriblackstock.com&source=gmail&ust=1565988001372000&usg=AFQjCNFfx_GKP2GYxItLi32fU92s5e2vUw”" href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttp://www.terriblackstock.com/%E2%80%9D" rel="”noopener”" target="”_blank”">www.terriblackstock.com</a>; Facebook: tblackstock; Twitter: @terriblackstock
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<i><span underline="">Excerpt from Smoke Screen</span></i></h1>
<i>I woke up in a blinding bright room, my clothes off and something clamped to my face. I tried to reach it, but I couldn’t bend my right arm, and my hand stung. An IV was taped to my other hand, but I moved carefully and touched the thing over my face.
An oxygen mask. I tried to sit up. “What happened?”
T-bird came to my bedside, a sheen of smoky sweat still soiling his face. “Nate, lie back, man.”
“The fire,” I said. “Need to get back. My men.”
“They’re still there. Making progress. But you’re not going anywhere near a fire for a month or so.”
I took the mask off and coughed a little, but managed to catch my breath. “A month?”
“Yep. Second degree burns on 20 percent of your body. Some of the burns are deep.”
It came back to me, the event that had gotten me here.
“The family. Were they injured?”
“Not a scratch or burn. Turns out it was a U.S. Senator from Kansas. He says you’re a hero.”
“You know I had no choice. They were in the path—”
“Take the praise where you can get it, man. We don’t get that much.”
I looked at my right side. My right arm was bandaged, and so was my side and down my right leg to the point where my boots had stopped the flames. Second degree wasn’t so bad, I told myself. Third degree would have been brutal. I’d be able to leave the hospital soon. I’d heal.
“I won’t need a month,” I said.
“Yes, you will. They can’t let you go back. Doctor’s orders. You’re grounded until he releases you.”
I managed to sit up, but it was a bad idea. The burns pulling on my skin reminded me why I shouldn’t. “I can’t be grounded during fire season. Are you crazy? I need to be there. You don’t have enough men as it is.”
“Sorry, Nate. It is what it is. Why don’t you go home to Carlisle for a while? Take it easy.”
Go home? Pop had just been pardoned, and he and my mom were trying to navigate the reunion. Though she would love to have me home, I didn’t know if I was up to it. My father could be challenging, and fourteen years of prison hadn’t done him any favors.
Taken from “<a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.tnzfiction.com/smoke-screen/%E2%80%9D">Smoke Screen</a>” by Terri Blackstock. Copyright © 2019 by Terri Blackstock. Used by permission of http://www.thomasnelson.com/.
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-32434401432034238042019-11-12T08:11:00.005-08:002019-11-12T08:11:52.642-08:00Deadly Christmas Pretense: Book #2 in the Roughwater Ranch Cowboys series By Dana Mentink<i>I received this book for no charge from Celebrate Lit Blogger program and the author for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own. </i><br />
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<i><u><b>Book Description:</b></u> </i><br />
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<i><b>A cowboy to her rescue…</b>but she’s not who he thinks she is.</i><br />
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<i>Posing as her sister for Christmas is the only way to save her, but
Maggie Lofton needs help—even if it means working with her twin’s cowboy
ex-boyfriend, Liam Pike. But between the bull’s-eye on her back and the
dangerous connection she’s forming with Liam, Maggie’s mission is
harder than expected. Will their tenuous partnership be enough to shield
her when the killer closes in?</i><br />
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<i><u><b>My Thoughts:</b></u> </i><br />
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<i><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span class="">Deadly Christmas Pretense is the latest book in Dana Mentik series,Roughwater Ranch Cowboys, and it is great. Dana Mentik is one of
my favorite authors so I jumped at the opportunity to read and review this book. This book might not be long but you cannot judge the book by its size. The pages of this book it is filled with so much action and suspense you won't believe it!! Dana Mentik writes with authority about Cowboys, ranching, Green Berets, animals especially those on ranches and dogs, of course. </span></span></span></i><i><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span class=""><span class="a-size-base review-text review-text-content" data-hook="review-body"><span class="">
I love Dana Mentink's style of writing, she puts her readers right
there in the book, experiencing everything the characters do. The
characters in this book are well written and very real people dealing
with extraordinary circumstances. I found myself drawn to Maggie Lofton. She is brave and her faith is so admirable. I could NOT put this book down. I had the pleasure of reading the first book in this series but this book can definitely be read as a stand alone. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Suspense stories, you will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to read more from Dana Mentik. I give this book 5 STARS. </span></span></span></span></span> </i><br />
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<span underline="">About the Book</span></h1>
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<b>Book: </b>Deadly Christmas Pretense<br />
<b>Author:</b> Dana Mentink<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Christian Suspense, Mystery, Romance<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>November 4, 2019<br />
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<b>A cowboy to her rescue…</b>but she’s not who he thinks she is.<br />
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Posing as her sister for Christmas is the only way to save her, but Maggie Lofton needs help—even if it means working with her twin’s cowboy ex-boyfriend, Liam Pike. But between the bull’s-eye on her back and the dangerous connection she’s forming with Liam, Maggie’s mission is harder than expected. Will their tenuous partnership be enough to shield her when the killer closes in?<br />
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Book #2 in the Roughwater Ranch Cowboys series<br />
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Dana Mentink is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a national bestselling author of over forty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Harvest House. Dana was thrilled to be a semi-finalist in the Jeanne Robertson Comedy With Class Competition. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with Papa Bear, teen bear cubs affectionately nicknamed Yogi and Boo Boo, Junie, the nutty terrier, a chubby box turtle and a feisty parakeet. You can connect with Dana via her website at <a data-saferedirecturl="”https://www.google.com/url?q=http://danamentink.com&source=gmail&ust=1563815100260000&usg=AFQjCNGDbAM2IkdSJiTRqMrtAWgrktrwdw”" href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttp://danamentink.com/%E2%80%9D" rel="”noopener”" target="”_blank”">danamentink.com</a>, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)
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<span underline="">More from Dana</span></h1>
I just love Christmas, don’t you? In our area we have a lovely holiday train. It’s an old steam type train which is decked out in lights for festive holiday tours. I was so thrilled that this cover features just such a train. Of course, in the novel the train is the scene of hair raising danger! Maggie, our heroine in this novel, is a cook. She serves up some mouth watering dishes (when she’s not dodging a killer.) I thought perhaps you might enjoy a Mentink holiday family recipe! God bless you as we enter this holiday season!<br />
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-45204151610590759952019-11-03T18:06:00.000-08:002019-11-03T18:06:24.524-08:00Mission Hollywood:A Red Carpet Romance Book 1 By Michelle Keener<i>I received this book for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own. </i><br />
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<i><b>A Hollywood bad boy. A pastor’s daughter.<br />What could possibly go wrong?</b></i></h3>
<i>Movie star Ben Prescott arrives back in Hollywood after causing a scandal with his ex-girlfriend in Rome.</i><br />
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through the airport by paparazzi, he jumps into a limo hoping for a
quick getaway. Instead he finds Lily Shaw, a pastor’s daughter and
preschool teacher. When the paparazzi capture a photo of the two of them
together, Ben’s agent demands that he do whatever it takes to keep the
story from hitting the gossip pages . . . even volunteer to work at
Lily’s church.</i><br />
<i>Sparks fly as the movie star and the pastor’s
daughter work side by side. When Lily accompanies Ben to the premiere of
his latest movie, Hollywood takes notice. Under intense media scrutiny
and pressure from the movie industry, Ben must risk his career to follow
his heart, but Lily wants the one thing he doesn’t have, faith.</i><br />
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<i><b><i>Mission Hollywood</i> is an inspirational story about love, faith, and second chances.</b></i><br />
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<i>Mission Hollywood is the first book in Michelle Keener's series, Red Carpet Romance, and WOW. </i><br />
<i>I have come to enjoy Christian Contemporary Fiction, and I fell in love with the book description and the cover art. Michelle Keener has fantastic style of writing, she writes about relationships and love cleanly is something not all authors have figured out. Her ability to tell a Christian's story without sounding preachy is definitely UNIQUE. Michelle Keener writes with authority about our world, California especially Hollywood, paparazzi, and being part of a church. I found the characters well written and real people. I found myself drawn to Lily Shaw. She is a strong woman with strong faith that helps her through anything that life is throwing at her. Her character traits are definitely admirable. Once I started this book, I was hooked. I could NOT put this book down. I felt like I was right there in the story with the characters going through what they are. I cannot say enough good about this book. I cannot wait to read Michelle Keener's next book in this series, coming in </i><br />
<i>February 2020. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes Clean Contemporary Fiction, you will NOT be disappointed. I give this book 5+ STARS.</i><br />
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<b>Book: </b>Mission Hollywood<br />
<b>Author:</b> Michelle Keener<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Contemporary Romance<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>July 16, 2019<br />
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Movie star Ben Prescott arrives back in Hollywood after causing a scandal with his ex-girlfriend in Rome. Chased through the airport by paparazzi, he jumps into a limo hoping for a quick getaway. Instead he finds Lily Shaw, a pastor’s daughter and preschool teacher. When the paparazzi capture a photo of the two of them together, Ben’s agent demands that he do whatever it takes to keep the story from hitting the gossip pages . . . even volunteer to work at Lily’s church.<br />
Sparks fly as the movie star and the pastor’s daughter work side by side. When Lily accompanies Ben to the premiere of his latest movie, Hollywood takes notice. Under intense media scrutiny and pressure from the movie industry, Ben must risk his career to follow his heart, but Lily wants the one thing he doesn’t have, faith.<br />
Mission Hollywood is an inspirational story about love, faith, and second chances.
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<img alt="Michelle Keener" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7243" height="300" src="http://www.celebratelitteam.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Michelle-Keener-240x300.jpg" width="240" />Michelle Keener is a wife, mom, and the author of three books. She lives in Southern California with her retired Marine husband, their two children, and one spoiled dog. When she isn’t writing, she is busy homeschooling, teaching creative writing workshops, or baking something involving chocolate.
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Michelle loves to hear from readers and you can usually find her on Twitter @MKeenerWrites or at her website <a data-saferedirecturl="”https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.MichelleKeener.com&source=gmail&ust=1561835259449000&usg=AFQjCNFnCxuLJQzoKSPddidQk-eJQJz2uQ”" href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttp://www.michellekeener.com/%E2%80%9D" id="”m_5657188106948102900LPNoLP532662″" rel="”noopener”" target="”_blank”">www.MichelleKeener.com</a>
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Why Hollywood?
That’s a great question! Of all the places I could have set a Christian romance novel, why pick Hollywood? It isn’t exactly the first place that pops into your mind when you think Christian romance, right?
The truth is I spent four years of my life trying to become an actress. I was a theatre major in the Los Angeles area and I spent a lot of time in Hollywood. I’ve been down Hollywood Boulevard, visited casting offices, and gone to open-call auditions. In those years, I saw the good and the bad of the movie industry. I saw dreams shattered and hearts broken under the glamourous lights of the Sunset Strip. Years later, when I started thinking about writing a Christian romance, I knew Hollywood was the perfect setting to tell the story of God’s unchanging, never-ending love for us.
Mission Hollywood isn’t just one love story, it’s two. The romance between Ben and Lily is definitely swoon-worthy, but there is also the story of how much God loves us. I hope you enjoy Mission Hollywood…it’s only the beginning of the story for the Shaw Family. Book two is coming in February!
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To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away a Red Carpet Collection, which includes a signed paperback copy of Mission Hollywood, a custom Pura Vida bracelet in red carpet colors, a signed and numbered print of the original painting “Redemption” by artist Charlotte Lauder, a vintage-Hollywood style postcard, a bookmark, and a magnet!!</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-20650448818799802032019-10-30T16:44:00.000-07:002019-10-30T16:44:22.281-07:00Aiming for Love: Brides of Hope Mountain Book One By Mary Connealy<div center="">
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<br /><i>Josephine Nordegren is one of three sisters who grew up nearly wild in
southwestern Colorado. She has the archery skills of Robin Hood and the
curiosity of the Little Mermaid, fascinated by but locked away from the
forbidden outside world--a world she's been raised to believe killed her
parents. When David Warden, a rancher, brings in a herd much too close
to the girls' secret home, her older sister especially is frightened,
but Jo is too interested to stay away.<br /><br />David's parents follow
soon on his heels, escaping bandits at their ranch. David's father is
wounded and needs shelter. Josephine and her sisters have the only cabin
on the mountain. Do they risk stepping into the world to help those in
need? Or do they remain separated but safe in the peaks of Hope
Mountain?</i><br />
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<i>Aiming for Love is the first book in Mary Connealy's latest series, Brides of Hope Mountain, and it is fantastic.</i><i><i>As a fan of Christian Historical Fiction I have had the pleasure of
reading Mary Connealy's writing and I love learning from the historical facts weaved in there. I absolutely fell in love with the cover art for this book, especially the adventurous look on the model's face, which definitely the same look Josephine seems to sport throughout this book. All the characters in this book are well written and real people going through real issues. I found myself drawn to Josephine Nordegren, her adventurous spirit and brave curiosity are admirable, especially after losing her parents and being isolated on Hope Mountain. How she overcame the obstacles in front of her is admirable. Mary Connealy's style of writing made me feel that I was there in Colorado during this time , seeing all the beautiful mountains and watching the story unfold. I found myself reluctant to put this book down, leaving Hope's Mountain and all the characters. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Fiction, you will NOT be disappointed!! I give this book 5 STARS.</i></i></div>
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<b>Book: </b>Aiming for Love<br />
<b>Author:</b> Mary Connealy<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Christian Historical Romance<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>October 2, 2019
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Josephine Nordegren is one of three sisters who grew up nearly wild in southwestern Colorado. She has the archery skills of Robin Hood and the curiosity of the Little Mermaid, fascinated by but locked away from the forbidden outside world–a world she’s been raised to believe killed her parents. When David Warden, a rancher, brings in a herd much too close to the girls’ secret home, her older sister is especially frightened, but Jo is too interested to stay away.</div>
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David’s parents follow soon on his heels, escaping bandits at their ranch. But his father is wounded and needs shelter. Josephine and her sisters have the only cabin on the mountain. Do they risk stepping into the world to help those in need? Or do they remain separated but safe in the peaks of Hope Mountain?</div>
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Mary Connealy writes “romantic comedies with cowboys” and is celebrated for her fun, zany, action-packed style. She has more than half a million books in print. She is the author of the popular series Wild at Heart, Kincaid Brides, Trouble in Texas, Lassoed in Texas, Sophie’s Daughters, and many other books. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy hero. Learn more at <a data-saferedirecturl="”https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.maryconnealy.com&source=gmail&ust=1562964252075000&usg=AFQjCNE734EQGqpALkIwgqDGNY0sRBftJQ”" href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttp://www.maryconnealy.com/%E2%80%9D" rel="”noopener”" target="”_blank”">www.maryconnealy.com</a>.</div>
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What it would do to someone to run wild from nearly their earliest memory?
What if three young girls had the basic skills to survive a rugged life but no adults to guide them?
Would they grow up to be a completely odd and untamed version of themselves, or the truest, in some ways most honest version?
I wanted to explore that idea: wild children, tough young women, afraid of the invading world, but lonely, too. So I created the plot for my Brides of Hope Mountain series by mixing the three little girls who’d grown up wild on the top of a mountain with some fairy tale ideas.
Book one<i>, Aiming for Love</i>, is Josephine Nordegren’s story. I had this vision of Ariel the mermaid seeing a man for the first time when strangers invade the high valley she lives in with only her two sisters. Curiosity is her besetting sin, or so she’s always been told. She has wilderness skills, mainly in the form of owning a bow and arrow and understanding wild animals, but for the first time, she is drawn to a man.
Jo needs to be tamed, or Dave, the man she can’t stop watching from in the woods, needs to learn the ways of the wild, because they’re out of place in each other’s worlds.
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-36832643052643702112019-10-22T07:26:00.000-07:002019-10-22T07:26:01.790-07:00Hope's Highest Mountain: Hearts of Montana Book One By Misty M. Beller<i>I received this book for no charge in exchange for my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own. </i><br />
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<i>When Ingrid Chastain agreed to accompany
her father to deliver vaccines to a mining town in the Montana
Territory, she never could have anticipated a terrible accident would
leave her alone and badly injured in the wilderness. Rescue comes in the
form of a mysterious mountain man who tends her injuries, but she’s
hesitant to put her trust in this man who seems to have wounds of his
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<i> After tragedy struck his family, Micah
Bradley left his work as a doctor and escaped to the wilds of Montana.
But his self-imposed solitude is broken when he finds Ingrid in
desperate need of medical attention, and he’s forced to call on his
doctoring skills once again.</i></div>
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<i>Micah can’t help but admire Ingrid’s
tenacity despite the severity of her injuries, until he learns the crate
she brought contains smallpox vaccines to help quell a nearby outbreak.
With Ingrid dead set on delivering the medicine–with or without his
help–he has no choice but to accompany her. As they set off through the
treacherous, snow-covered Rocky Mountains against all odds, the journey
ahead will change their lives more than they could have known.</i></div>
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<i>Hope's Highest Mountain is the first book in Misty M. Beller's latest series, Hearts of Montana, and it is spectacular. As a fan of Christian Historical Fiction I just recently read books by Misty M Beller so I was excited to have the opportunity to start with this new series. Misty M. Beller writes with authority about our world in the 19th century frontier especially Montana, smallpox, doctoring, loss of family, and mining towns. I love Misty M. Beller's style of writing, she definitely places her readers right there in the story experiencing life with the characters. I found the characters well written and real people experiencing real life. I found myself drawn to Ingrid (and Handsome too). Her faith and tenacity are admirable. Ingrid faces the world knowing God is with her. I could NOT put this book down. From start to finish this book had a hold of me and left me wanting more. I cannot say enough good about this book and this author. I cannot wait to read more by Misty M Beller and this series. I give this book 5 STARS. </i><br />
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<b>Book: </b>Hope’s Highest Mountain<br />
<b>Author:</b> Misty M. Beller<br />
G<b>enre: </b>Historical Romance<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>October, 2019
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When Ingrid Chastain agreed to accompany her father to deliver vaccines to a mining town in the Montana Territory, she never could have anticipated a terrible accident would leave her alone and badly injured in the wilderness. Rescue comes in the form of a mysterious mountain man who tends her injuries, but she’s hesitant to put her trust in this man who seems to have wounds of his own.</div>
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After tragedy struck his family, Micah Bradley left his work as a doctor and escaped to the wilds of Montana. But his self-imposed solitude is broken when he finds Ingrid in desperate need of medical attention, and he’s forced to call on his doctoring skills once again.</div>
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Micah can’t help but admire Ingrid’s tenacity despite the severity of her injuries, until he learns the crate she brought contains smallpox vaccines to help quell a nearby outbreak. With Ingrid dead set on delivering the medicine–with or without his help–he has no choice but to accompany her. As they set off through the treacherous, snow-covered Rocky Mountains against all odds, the journey ahead will change their lives more than they could have known.</div>
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After working for 13 years in the corporate world, Misty M. Beller (<a data-saferedirecturl="”https://www.google.com/url?q=http://mistymbeller.com&source=gmail&ust=1562858914182000&usg=AFQjCNEPgOk82tPvSOwok8h1r2oE1-jq2Q”" href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttp://mistymbeller.com/%E2%80%9D" rel="”noopener”" target="”_blank”">mistymbeller.com</a>) is now the author of fourteen independently published Christian historical romance novels. Raised on a farm in South Carolina, she combines her love for Christian fiction and the simpler ranch life by writing historical novels that display God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters. She lives outside Charlotte, North Carolina, is an active member of ACFW, and teaches regularly at conferences and writing groups on effective book marketing.</div>
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<span underline="">More from Misty</span></h1>
Remember Lassie? Old Yeller? Chance and Shadow from the movie <i>Homeward Bound</i>? There was something about these dogs that gripped my heartstrings and made me love them as though I’d known them for years. (And, yes, I cried during every one of these movies and books.)
Don’t get me wrong, we’ve had real dogs I’ve loved too. As far back as I can remember, we’ve had at least one or two dogs, and each one has been my very best friend. They’ve suffered my undying love, even allowing me to dress them up like dolls during my younger years.
But the dogs in my stories have a special place in my heart. Handsome, the sweet little black fluffball in <i>Hope’s Highest Mountain</i> is no exception! He was the runt of the litter, and such a dark black that the story’s hero nicknamed him Shadow. You can see the picture that inspired Handsome at the book’s <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.pinterest.com/MistyMBeller/hopes-highest-mountain/%E2%80%9D">Pinterest page</a>. Those eyes! Hard not to fall in love, right?
The more I wrote in the story, the more I enjoyed getting to know this little guy, and I could almost feel his soft puppy fur as he snuggled in close. I completely see why Ingrid (the heroine) is smitten him! As you read <i>Hope’s Highest Mountain</i>, I hope you love Handsome as much as I do. Please give him some extra petting for me! ?
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-81902917675896222802019-10-22T05:37:00.000-07:002019-10-22T05:40:00.920-07:00Better Than Fiction By April W. Gardner and Michelle Massaro<i>I received this book for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i><u><b>Book Description:</b></u></i><br />
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<i> </i><i>Romance novelist Meghan Townsend’s marriage is slipping, and no
amount of prayer seems to help. She aims to recapture her husband’s
waning attention by getting in shape and finds escape by crafting her
own fictional love story. Taking inspiration for the hero from a new
friend—the attractive, spiritual, and attentive Curtis Jameson—she pours
her yearnings onto the page, and craves the kind of pulse-pounding
romance found in her book, Racing Hearts…</i><br />
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</i><i>In 1916 Corona, California, motorcars are all the rage, and racing
them is what Meghan’s hero, Russell Keegan, does best. But when his
competition vandalizes his car, the only mechanic available is a greasy
woman in a man’s overalls.</i><br />
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</i><i>After a racing accident claimed her father’s life, Winifred became
the sole breadwinner for her family. She is disdained as a female
mechanic, but her daddy’s trade is all she has left. Can she swallow her
hatred of the races and take up Russell’s offer of big bucks to fix his
car, or will she lose everything to mounting debt?</i><br />
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</i><i>Under Meghan’s skillful pen, these two embark on a thrilling,
adventurous romance. But she finds that writing those love scenes with
Curtis’s face in mind takes her heart places it shouldn’t go. Will she
realize in time that real life can be better than fiction?</i><br />
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<i>Better Than Fiction is the latest book from April W. Gardner
and Michelle Massaro and it is great! This is the first book written by
these two authors together and the first time reading these authors.
April W. Gardner and Michelle Massaro are a fantastic writing team. One
wrote the historical fiction part and the other wrote the contemporary
fiction. Their transitions from past to present is seamless. As I read
this book, I could definitely hear each authors individual voices. I
absolutely LOVE the cover of this book, it really captures the two
different eras in this book.The characters in this book, they are real
people experiencing real situations. I found myself drawn to Meghan. I
can relate to her marriage issues and loved the fact that she lives in
two worlds, the real world and the fiction world she has created. I
found myself not wanting to put this book down from the first page until
the last page. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys
Christian Historical Fiction and/or Christian Contemporary Fiction, you
will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to read more from this writing
pair. I give this book 4 STARS. </i><br />
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<span underline="">About the Book</span></h1>
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<b>Book: </b>Better than Fiction<br />
<b>Author:</b> April W. Gardner & Michelle Massaro<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Historical Fiction/Contemporary Fiction<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>April 4, 2016<br />
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<b><i>Imagining him was harmless…until it wasn’t.</i></b><br />
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Romance novelist Meghan Townsend’s marriage is slipping, and no amount of prayer seems to help. She aims to recapture her husband’s waning attention by getting in shape and finds escape by crafting her own fictional love story. Taking inspiration for the hero from a new friend—the attractive, spiritual, and attentive Curtis Jameson—she pours her yearnings onto the page, and craves the kind of pulse-pounding romance found in her book, Racing Hearts…<br />
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In 1916 Corona, California, motorcars are all the rage, and racing them is what Meghan’s hero, Russell Keegan, does best. But when his competition vandalizes his car, the only mechanic available is a greasy woman in a man’s overalls.<br />
<br />
After a racing accident claimed her father’s life, Winifred became the sole breadwinner for her family. She is disdained as a female mechanic, but her daddy’s trade is all she has left. Can she swallow her hatred of the races and take up Russell’s offer of big bucks to fix his car, or will she lose everything to mounting debt?<br />
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Under Meghan’s skillful pen, these two embark on a thrilling, adventurous romance. But she finds that writing those love scenes with Curtis’s face in mind takes her heart places it shouldn’t go. Will she realize in time that real life can be better than fiction?
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<span underline="">About the Author</span></h1>
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April W Gardner writes Christian historical romance with a focus on our southeastern Native tribes. She is a copyeditor, military wife, and mother of two who lives in South Texas. In no particular order, <br />
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Michelle Massaro writes <i>contemporary fiction, soaked in grace.</i> She makes her home in Southern California with her husband of over two decades and their four children. She’s dabbled in homeschooling, teaching Creation Science, and leading worship. When she isn’t tinkering with words, Michelle enjoys old Rogers and Hammerstein movies, making kefir, and Sudoku. A new lipstick and a good French roast always make her happy.
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<span underline="">More from April and Michelle</span></h1>
April and Michelle get a lot of questions about how exactly co-authors write a book. Who writes which part? Did you have any trouble, any conflict? Valid questions! But in the case of <i>Better than Fiction</i>, it was no trouble at all, and neither author can remember a single heated disagreement. In part, because they’d been critique partners for eons and were already working together seamlessly.
It also helped that the story is made up of two intertwining novellas. Each author had her own blank canvas to color on with the other looking on and offering feedback. The most enjoyable part of the process was the challenge of making sure the events in the life of Michelle’s contemporary character (an author) influenced the characters’ decisions in April’s historical plot.
Why intertwining stories? The idea behind it was to show what it’s like to live in the mind of a writer, how her real life makes its way into her stories. The theme of emotional affairs was a good fit, as it is often all too easy for women—even Christian woman—to be drawn to another man and justify it as harmless friendship rather than admit she is looking to this person to fill a need that only God and her husband are meant to fill.
They decided to set the story against the backdrop of Michelle’s hometown of Corona, California in 1916 and the real-life Corona Road Race that took place in April of that year. It was the third race and, due to tragedy, the last.
From concept to “The End,” it took a span of about four years for Michelle and April to publish <i>Better than Fiction</i>, and as far as teamwork goes, it went off without a hitch. April was able to fly from her home in Georgia to stay with Michelle’s family and do research, and later, Michelle flew to Georgia for a concentrated writing weekend. The two had an amazingly fun time writing and working together.
Another question the authors get…will there be a sequel? Only time will tell.
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<a href="http://areadersbrain.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A Reader's Brain"}">A Reader’s Brain</span></a>, October 21</div>
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<a href="http://amandanicolle.blogspot.com/?m=1"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Inklings and notions "}">Inklings and notions </span></a>, October 22</div>
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<a href="http://www.simpleharvestreads.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Simple Harvest Reads"}">Simple Harvest Reads</span></a>, October 22</div>
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To celebrate their tour, April and Michelle are giving away the grand prize bundle of a $20 Amazon gift card, themed mug and bookmarks, and handmade throw pillow that says, “Books, my happy place”!!</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-31297619163479414932019-10-14T17:55:00.000-07:002019-10-14T17:55:29.751-07:00No Turning Back By Katie Vorreiter<i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge, in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own. </i><br />
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<i>Chronic panic attacks have stolen Livvy Fischer’s classically trained
soprano voice and derailed her life. Due partly to a mix-up, partly to
her crush on Pastor Lucas, Livvy joins a worship team bound for the
chapel at San Quentin. But when a full-scale riot breaks out, she is
separated from Lucas and the rest of her group. Survival becomes this
song bird’s sole focus.</i>
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<i>Snatched from the chapel by an inmate, Livvy doesn’t know who to
trust. Tobin says he’s protecting her, but she’s been blindsided before.
She struggles to put her trust in God, while all too aware that free
will can wreak horrible consequences. Tobin wants her to hide and ride
out the prison storm, but Livvy becomes the obsession of another inmate
who is a serial killer. Will God protect her? Will Tobin?</i><br />
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</i><i>It’s one thing if Tobin is turning his life around behind bars. It’s quite another to fall for him.</i><br />
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No Turing Back is the debut book by Katie Vorreiter and it is fantastic. I love reading debut authors, I have found so many must read authors that way, and Katie Vorreiter is no exception.<br />
No Turning Back is a great book that I can truly relate to. Katie Vorreiter writes with authority about professional singing (Opera), chronic panic attacks, serving a church, and San Quentin prison ministry, and what it is like to be a hostage. The characters in this book are well written and relatable. I found myself relating to Livvy. I have experienced life altering trauma and suffer from chronic panic attacks so I know first hand the feelings and how it affects every portion of a person's life. Her courage and faith are admirable. I found this book from cover to cover unable to put it down. I cannot wait to read more from Katie Vorreiter, she is a great author, definitely on my list of authors to read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Suspense, you will not be disappointed. I give this author and this book 5 STARS.<br />
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<b>Book: </b>No Turning Back<br />
<b>Author:</b> Katie Vorreiter<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Romantic Suspense<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> December, 2016<br />
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Chronic panic attacks have stolen Livvy Fischer’s classically trained soprano voice and derailed her life. Due partly to a mix-up, partly to her crush on Pastor Lucas, Livvy joins a worship team bound for the chapel at San Quentin. But when a full-scale riot breaks out, she is separated from Lucas and the rest of her group. Survival becomes this song bird’s sole focus.<br />
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Snatched from the chapel by an inmate, Livvy doesn’t know who to trust. Tobin says he’s protecting her, but she’s been blindsided before. She struggles to put her trust in God, while all too aware that free will can wreak horrible consequences. Tobin wants her to hide and ride out the prison storm, but Livvy becomes the obsession of another inmate who is a serial killer. Will God protect her? Will Tobin?<br />
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It’s one thing if Tobin is turning his life around behind bars. It’s quite another to fall for him.
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Katie Vorreiter is an award-winning writer and copyeditor. She makes her home in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two children rapidly morphing into young adults, and a ridiculously adorable cockapoo. <i>No Turning Back</i> is her debut novel.
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I’m often asked where on earth I came up with the premise of <i>No Turning Back</i>. My good friend and pastor had me spellbound with his stories of taking softball teams into San Quentin, the maximum security prison for men. What a ministry! He had a few funny tales, but what stood out to me were the cautions the team was given upon entry: they had to sign a form acknowledging that in the event they were taken hostage, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation would <i>not</i> negotiate for their release.
<i>Say what?</i>
That got me thinking about what it would be like for a woman in such a situation. There are female corrections officers, certainly, as well as woman food service workers and volunteers in a range of capacities. But I wanted a true fish-out-of-water character, and thus Livvy was born. Because of a terrible event in her past, she’s hypervigilant about her personal security. She’s also tiny and, of all things, an opera soprano.
Once I had my Livvy, I threw her into a full-scale riot at a men’s correctional facility. Poor thing. But, of course, she’s got God on her side, and he tends to tip the scales. Yet, as all Christ followers are aware, prayer, even unto the God of the universe, is not a get-out-of-jail-free card. Pun intended. We know—all too painfully sometimes—that Jesus was right when he said we’ll have troubles here on earth. God is with us through the storm and works all things together for good, but there’s no guarantee that he’ll remove the storm and it’s often hard to see the good when we’re in the middle of not-so-good.
What role, then, does prayer have in the face of the free will of a person intent on evil? If you want to know the answer, read the book. Just kidding. The story is a fast, fun ride and delves into some deep areas, but I don’t pretend to answer the questions of the ages. If you like chewing on these kinds of issues—on your own or with friends—check out the <i>No Turning Back</i> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.katievorreiter.com/books/%E2%80%9D">discussion questions</a> on my website.
Don’t worry: the story isn’t all dark. In most situations, I can’t stay serious for long, so you’ll find some humor, as well as not one but <i>two</i> hunky romantic options. I really hope you like it. If you want to chat, drop me a note on Facebook or on my website.
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<a href="http://forhimandmyfamily.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"For Him and My Family"}">For Him and My Family</span></a>, October 5</div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettimace/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Betti Mace"}">Betti Mace</span></a>, October 5</div>
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<a href="https://remembrancy.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Remembrancy"}">Remembrancy</span></a>, October 6</div>
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<a href="https://travelingwife4life.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Adventures of a Travelers Wife"}">Adventures of a Travelers Wife</span></a>, October 6</div>
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<a href="https://faithblum.com/blog"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections"}">Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections</span></a>, October 7</div>
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<a href="http://www.quietworkings.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Quiet Workings"}">Quiet Workings</span></a>, October 8</div>
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<a href="https://truthandgracehomeschoolacademy.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy"}">Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy</span></a>, October 9</div>
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<a href="https://chautona.com/no-turning-back-review"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Just the Write Escape"}">Just the Write Escape</span></a>, October 10</div>
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<a href="http://sarajanejacobs.com/blog"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Sara Jane Jacobs"}">Sara Jane Jacobs</span></a>, October 10</div>
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<a href="https://emily-yager.com/blog/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Emily Yager"}">Emily Yager</span></a>, October 11</div>
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<a href="https://proverb31titus2godlybookreviews.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Godly Book Reviews"}">Godly Book Reviews</span></a>, October 12</div>
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<a href="https://stephsceliacdisease.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Stephanie's Life of Determination"}">Stephanie’s Life of Determination</span></a>, October 12</div>
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<a href="https://amandainpa.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"amandainpa "}">amandainpa</span></a>, October 13</div>
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<a href="https://bigreadersite.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Bigreadersite "}">Bigreadersite</span></a>, October 13</div>
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<a href="http://pausefortales.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Pause for Tales"}">Pause for Tales</span></a>, October 14</div>
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<a href="http://mommiebethers.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"For The Love of Books "}">For The Love of Books </span></a>, October 14</div>
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<a href="https://debbieloseanything.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":" Debbie's Dusty Deliberations"}">Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations</span></a>, October 15</div>
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<a href="https://connie-oldersmarter.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Older & Smarter?"}">Older & Smarter?</span></a>, October 16</div>
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<a href="http://deana0326.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Texas Book-aholic"}">Texas Book-aholic</span></a>, October 17</div>
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<a href="https://janicesbookreviews.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"janicesbookreviews"}">janicesbookreviews</span></a>, October 17</div>
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<a href="http://areadersbrain.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A Reader's Brain"}">A Reader’s Brain</span></a>, October 18</div>
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<a href="http://amandanicolle.blogspot.com/?m=1"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Inklings and notions "}">Inklings and notions </span></a>, October 18</div>
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To celebrate her tour, Katie is giving away the grand prize of a $40 Amazon gift card!!</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-55104181631734260212019-10-14T09:07:00.001-07:002019-10-14T09:07:06.974-07:00Synapse By Steven James<i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger program and the author for no charge in exchange for an honest review of this book, The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<strong>Thirty years in the future, when AI is so advanced that
humans live side by side with cognizant robots called Artificials,
Kestrel Hathaway must come to terms not just with what machines <em>know</em>, </strong><strong>but with what they <em>believe</em>.</strong><br />
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after experiencing a personal tragedy, Kestrel witnesses a terrorist
attack and is drawn into a world of conspiracies and lies that she and
Jordan, her Artificial, have to untangle. With a second, more brutal
attack looming on the horizon, their best chance of stopping it is
teaming up with federal counterterrorism agent Nick Vernon. But the
clock is ticking—and all the while, Jordan is asking questions
Artificials were never meant to ask.<br />
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Deftly weaving suspense and
intrigue into a rich, resonant tale that explores faith and what it
really means to be human, Steven James offers us a glimpse into the
future—and into our own hearts.<br />
<em>Synapse </em>is an unforgettable, gripping story of dreams shattered, truth revealed, and hope reborn.<br />
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<b> </b><i>Synapse is the latest book by Steven James and it blew my mind. I absolutely love Steven James' writing and this book is fantastic. This book is very different from other books by Steven James and not in a genre I read very often but so glad I went outside my comfort zone. Synapse is a futuristic story about AI and if they have the ability to be human including in the emotions and beliefs. Steven James gives an interesting view on these things that really makes you think of how possible these ideas are. From the start, this book grabs a hold of you and doesn't let go, even at the end. The end leaves you wanting more. This is a book that really opens your eyes about AI, where the technology in our world is headed, and the infinite about possibilities that could happen in our lifetimes. There are many fantastic characters, I enjoyed them all but Jordan (AI) is my favorite character. The human like characteristics made his journey interesting. I absolutely could NOT put this book down. I got drawn in on page 1 and went from there. I HIGHLY recommend this book and author who enjoys Christian Fiction/AI topics, you will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to read more from Steven James. I give this book 5 STARS.</i><br /><b></b><br />
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<b>Book: </b>Synapse<br />
<b>Author:</b> Steven James<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Thriller, Sci-Fi<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>October 8, 2019<br />
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Thirty years in the future, when AI is so advanced that humans live side by side with cognizant robots called Artificials, Kestrel Hathaway must come to terms not just with what machines know, but what they believe. Is hope real for them, or merely an illusion?<br />
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Soon after experiencing a personal tragedy, Kestrel witnesses a terrorist attack and is drawn into a world of conspiracies and lies that she and Jordan, her Artificial, have to untangle. With a second, more brutal attack looming on the horizon, their best chance of stopping it is teaming up with federal counterterrorism agent Nick Vernon.<br />
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But the clock is ticking—and all the while, Jordan is asking questions that Artificials were never meant to ask.<br />
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Deftly weaving suspense and intrigue into a rich, resonant tale that explores faith and what it really means to be human, Steven James offers us a glimpse into the future and into our own hearts.<br />
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Synapse is an unforgettable, gripping story of dreams shattered, truth revealed, and hope reborn.
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Steven James is the critically acclaimed, national bestselling author of sixteen novels. His work has been optioned by ABC Studios and praised by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, the New York Journal of Books, and many others. His pulse-pounding, award-winning thrillers are known for their intricate storylines and insightful explorations of good and evil. When he’s not working on his next book, he’s either teaching master classes on writing throughout the country, trail running, or sneaking off to catch a matinee.
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I grew up reading and loving science fiction stories. I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of artificial intelligence, but as I’ve thought about it over the years, I’ve realized that our lives are not based just on what we know, but also what we believe. So, I started asking myself, “What would the world look like if machines developed artificial belief?” Within a few decades, advanced AIs might very well have consciousness and self-awareness. At that point, what will they choose to believe about the meaning of live, God, and the afterlife?
All of these questions were in my mind as I wrote <i>Synapse</i>, a story that takes place 30 years from now in a world very much like our own. This is a cautionary tale with implications that are both chilling and revealing and I think that if you like suspense, you’ll love this near-future thriller.
—<b>Steven </b>
Learn more at stevenjames.net
Facebook and Twitter: @readstevenjames
Buy the book: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.tnzfiction.com/synapse-a-novel/%E2%80%9D">https://www.tnzfiction.com/synapse-a-novel/</a>
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<a href="http://justyouraveragereviews.blogspot.com/?m=1"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Just Your Average reviews"}">Just Your Average reviews</span></a>, October 9</div>
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<a href="https://emily-yager.com/blog/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Emily Yager"}">Emily Yager</span></a>, October 9</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-52499454871898025452019-10-07T06:37:00.002-07:002019-10-07T06:37:17.556-07:00Stitches in Time: The Deacon's Family Book 2<i>I received this book from the Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i><u><b>Book Description:</b></u> </i><br />
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<i>Detachment had worked well as a life strategy for horse trainer Sam Schrock. Until he met Mollie Graber . . .<br /><br />New
to Stoney Ridge, schoolteacher Mollie has come to town for a fresh
start. Aware of how fleeting and fragile life is, she wants to live it
boldly and bravely. When Luke Schrock, new to his role as deacon, asks
the church to take in foster girls from a group home, she's the first to
raise her hand. The power of love, she believes, can pick up the
dropped stitches in a child's heart and knit them back together.<br /><br />Mollie
envisions sleepovers and pillow fights. What the 11-year-old twins
bring to her home is anything but. Visits from the sheriff at midnight.
Phone calls from the school truancy officer. And then the most
humiliating moment of all: the girls accuse Mollie of drug addiction.<br /><br />There's
only one thing that breaks through the girls' hard shell--an interest
in horses. Reluctantly and skeptically, Sam Schrock gets drawn into
Mollie's chaotic life. What he didn't expect was for love to knit
together the dropped stitches in his own heart . . . just in time.<br /> </i><br />
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<i><u><b>My Thoughts: </b></u></i><br />
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<i>Stitches in Time is the second book in Suzanne Woods Fisher's series, The Deacon's Family and it is phenomenal! As a huge fan of Amish Fiction, Suzanne Woods Fisher is one of my most favorite authors, I read her stuff any chance I get. Suzanne Woods Fisher writes with authority about the Amish faith, different Amish settlements, horses, orchards, and foster care to name a few. </i><br /><i><i> I started these books in Stoney Ridge from the beginning so these characters are old friends, with new ones in every book. I found myself drawn to Izzy, wife of Luke Schrock. I can relate on many levels with her especially the relationship with her mother (or lack there of), struggles as a wife, and as she struggles with potential infertility. This book really gives the realistic picture of foster care from both sides of it and really gives insight into what it takes and what these children go through. I cannot say enough good things about this book and this author. I HIGHLY recommend this book and this author to anyone who enjoys Amish Fiction, you will not be disappointed. I give this book 5+ STARS.</i></i><br />
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<b>Book: </b>Stitches in Time<br />
<b>Author:</b> Suzanne Woods Fisher<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Contemporary Amish fiction<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> October 1, 2019
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Detachment had worked well as a life strategy for horse trainer Sam Schrock. Until he met Mollie Graber . . .<br />
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New to Stoney Ridge, schoolteacher Mollie has come to town for a fresh start. Aware of how fleeting and fragile life is, she wants to live it boldly and bravely. When Luke Schrock, new to his role as deacon, asks the church to take in foster girls from a group home, she’s the first to raise her hand. The power of love, she believes, can pick up the dropped stitches in a child’s heart and knit them back together.<br />
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Mollie envisions sleepovers and pillow fights. What the 11-year-old twins bring to her home is anything but. Visits from the sheriff at midnight. Phone calls from the school truancy officer. And then the most humiliating moment of all: the girls accuse Mollie of drug addiction.<br />
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There’s only one thing that breaks through the girls’ hard shell–an interest in horses. Reluctantly and skeptically, Sam Schrock gets drawn into Mollie’s chaotic life. What he didn’t expect was for love to knit together the dropped stitches in his own heart . . . just in time.<br />
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Suzanne Woods Fisher invites you back to the little Amish church of Stoney Ridge for a touching story of the power of love.
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<span arial="" quot="">Carol-award winner Suzanne Woods Fisher writes untold stories about inspiring people. With over one million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the bestselling author of fiction and non-fiction, ranging from <i>Amish Peace: Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World</i> to the historical novel <i>Anna’s Crossing</i>.</span>
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Have you ever felt the tug to become a foster parent?
On any given day, there are nearly 438,000 children in foster care in the United States. Most states have a critical need for more foster parents, and the number of children placed in foster care increases yearly.
There are plenty of assumptions about having foster children, but most are incorrect. The media has a tendency to focus on the negative, but from all the research I conducted to write this book, for every bad news story, there were two good ones. Good stories just don’t make the news.
Below are some of the most common assumptions about foster care, with corrected information that is applicable across the United States (but keep in mind that each state has their own requirements).
Myth: Kids in foster care are bad or troubled.
Truth: Children in foster care are good kids taken out of a troubled situation. They need a caring foster parent who is patient and understanding. When given the opportunity, most of these children begin to thrive.
Myth: To be a foster parent, you need to be married and own a home and be a college graduate.
Truth: You don’t need to be married or to own a home or even be a college graduate. That means if you’re single or renting, you can be a foster parent.
Myth: I can’t afford to be a foster parent.
Truth: There are monthly reimbursement rates for children in foster care based on the level of care you provide. Medical and dental care is paid through state Medicaid programs.
Myth: Most kids in foster care are teenagers.
Truth: The average age of a child entering foster care is seven years old.
Myth: Most kids are in foster care because their parents have abused drugs.
Truth: Now, this one is not a myth. It’s true.<br />
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There are fifteen categories that can be responsible for a child’s removal from a home. Drug abuse from a parent has had the largest percentage increase.
Myth: Fostering could require a commitment until the child turns eighteen.
Truth: Generally, children remain in state care for less than two years. Only six percent spend five or more years in foster care.
Myth: It’s too hard to give a child up to his biological family.
Truth: Most children are in foster care for a short time, returning to their biological families. Reuniting a child to his family is the ideal situation. Foster families provide a safe haven for a child. Healthy grieving is to be expected, but it’s for the right reasons. It’s healthy.
Myth: You can’t adopt foster children.
Truth: In 2016, more than 65,000 children—whose mothers and fathers parental rights were legally terminated—waiting to be adopted. Also in 2016, more than 20,000 children “aged out” of foster care without permanent families. Research has shown that those who leave care without being linked to a “forever family” have a higher likelihood than the general youth population to experience homelessness, unemployment, and incarceration as adults.
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Is there room in your heart and family for a child in need? There are many ways to get involved, some that do not even require foster care. One recommendation: volunteer with The National CASA Association (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Children. You can find out more information here: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttp://www.casaforchildren.org/%E2%80%9D">www.casaforchildren.org</a>.
Or consider small ways to connect to children in need—after school tutoring at your public library. Volunteering at a community center. Buy Christmas gifts for a family in need through an Adopt-a-Family program with a local church. Support a family who does provide foster care with respites—babysitting or meals. There’s many ways to get involved to care for children in need. And every little bit makes a difference.
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-11404258722086002832019-10-01T18:56:00.001-07:002019-10-01T18:56:10.830-07:00The Trouble With Nancy: Gold Diggers Collection One Book 2 By Chautona Havig<i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i><i><b>Her reputation precedes her, whether the bad guys realize it or not.</b></i></i><br />
<i><i><b> </b></i><br />Nancy
Harrison has finally stepped out of her prissy box and tried to do
something helpful--but did she go overboard in her first self-less act?<br />She can’t ride, she hates horses, and she’s terrified of being alone. What’s a girl to do? <br />Join the Pony Express, of course.<br />When
Nancy Harrison’s family receives a tax bill they can’t pay, there’s
only one option open to them. Her brother, Lewis, will have to join the
Pony Express and earn the money that way. <br />It would have worked, too, if ruffians hadn’t attacked him and broken his leg. <br />She
doesn’t want to do it, of course, but what choice is there? Lose
everything or ride a stupid, smelly horse for a few weeks? Nancy decides
that she’ll chop off her hair, take to the dusty overland trail, and
prove that she isn’t a “flighty little thing.” <br />But things go from
bad to worse as she discovers that riding astride is worse than
sidesaddle—especially when you’re not used to it. <br />Can’t she just go
back home to balls, teas, and the hope of a suitor before her twentieth
birthday? Sans her hair, of course, because that’ll entice the fellows.
Sigh.</i><br />
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<i><u><b>My Thoughts:</b></u></i><br />
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<i>The Trouble With Nancy is the second book in the Gold Diggers Collection and this one was written by Chautona Havig and it is great! The Gold Diggers Collection is different books by different authors. As a fan of Historical Fiction and Chautona Havig I had to read it and I am so glad I did. </i><br />
<i>The Trouble With Nancy is about the Pony Express and how it ran, there are a lot of historically accurate facts that I had a great time looking up and reading more on it. Chautona Havig writing style is so unique and loved the way she transitions seamlessly between 2 stories. The characters in this book are well written and completely relatable. I found myself drawn to Nancy. Growing up not looking like the other girls, being told that she isn't enough. I lived the life. Nancy's stubbornness and willingness to take her brothers place with Pony Express so her and her family can stay in their home is admirable. I could NOT put this book down. This book had me guessing until the end and wanting more. I loved feeling the fast paced, exciting, some time held my breath, and found myself crying and laughing. I highly recommend this book and series to anyone who enjoys Historical Fiction, you will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to read the other books in this collection. I give this book 5 STARS. </i><br />
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<b>Book: </b>The Trouble with Nancy<br />
<b>Author:</b> Chautona Havig<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Christian<b> </b>Historical Romance, Western<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>July 18, 2019<br />
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<i><b>Her reputation precedes her, whether the bad guys realize it or not.</b></i><br />
Nancy Harrison has finally stepped out of her prissy box and tried to do something helpful–but did she go overboard in her first self-less act?<br />
<br />
She can’t ride, she hates horses, and she’s terrified of being alone. What’s a girl to do?<br />
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Join the Pony Express, of course.<br />
<br />
When Nancy Harrison’s family receives a tax bill they can’t pay, there’s only one option open to them. Her brother, Lewis, will have to join the Pony Express and earn the money that way.<br />
<br />
It would have worked, too, if ruffians hadn’t attacked him and broken his leg.<br />
<br />
She doesn’t want to do it, of course, but what choice is there? Lose everything or ride a stupid, smelly horse for a few weeks? Nancy decides that she’ll chop off her hair, take to the dusty overland trail, and prove that she isn’t a “flighty little thing.”<br />
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But things go from bad to worse as she discovers that riding astride is worse than sidesaddle—especially when you’re not used to it.<br />
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Can’t she just go back home to balls, teas, and the hope of a suitor before her twentieth birthday? Sans her hair, of course, because that’ll entice the fellows. Sigh.<br />
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Chautona Havig lives in an oxymoron, escapes into imaginary worlds that look startlingly similar to ours and writes the stories that emerge. An irrepressible optimist, Chautona sees everything through a kaleidoscope of <i>It’s a Wonderful Life </i>sprinkled with fairy tales. Find her on the web and say howdy—if you can remember how to spell her name.
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-54769699115323804752019-09-19T07:52:00.000-07:002019-09-19T07:52:23.726-07:00Hagar: Rediscovering The God Who Sees Me By: Shadia Hrichi<i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i>You are "The God Who Sees Me." Discover a close relationship with God,
no matter the pain or suffering in your life. Witness the depths of
God's compassion through the eyes of Hagar, a runaway slave who meets
the living God in a desert of despair, where she gives Him the name El
Roi, "The God Who Sees Me." A largely forgotten Old Testament character,
Hagar is actually one of only a few people who have ever spoken
directly with the LORD. Through this seven week study, you will find
that when you surrender your life into God's hands, your trials and
triumphs serve a magnificent purpose: to draw you into the arms of the
faithful God who sees you.</i><br />
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<i>Hagar: Rediscovering The God Who Sees Me is the latest Study Book from Shadia Hrichi and it is eye opening. I have not had the pleasure of reading Shadia Hrichi so I am very glad I had this opportunity. This study brings into the light of Hagar, the mother of Ismael, Abraham's first son. Hagar was a slave for Abraham's wife, Sarah. I haven't seen many books about Hagar so this was an interesting read about this famous woman. I found this study to be in depth and it brought me back to realizing that God does see me. This is a study I will be rereading and it will stay with me for a long time. I found Shadia Hrichi's unique style of writing to be fantastic. She uses the Bible and her experiences make this study down to earth and real. From cover to cover this study is beautiful. I HIGHLY recommend this study and this author to anyone looking for a Bible study to do as a group or individually. I cannot wait to read more from Shadia Hrichi. </i><br />
<i>I give this book 5+ Stars</i><br />
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<b>Book: </b>Hagar<br />
<b>Author:</b> Shadia Hrichi<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Religion / Bible Study<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> October 10, 2017<br />
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You are ”The God Who Sees Me.”<br />
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Discover a close relationship with God–no matter the pain or suffering in your life. Witness the depths of God’s compassion through the eyes of Hagar, a runaway slave who meets the living God in a desert of despair, where she gives Him the name El Roi, ”The God Who Sees Me.”<br />
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Through this seven week study, you will find that when you surrender your life into God’s hands, your trials and triumphs serve a magnificent purpose: to draw you into the arms of the faithful God Who Sees Me.<br />
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”Deep and packed with surprising insights!” Francine Rivers
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"> SHADIA HRICHI holds an MA in Biblical and Theological Studies, as well as an MA in Criminal Justice and a BA in Psychology. In addition to numerous articles, Shadia is the author of Worthy of Love and Nameless No More. Shadia is often invited onto radio programs and regularly speaks at churches and women’s events. Currently residing in northern California, Shadia serves at Venture Christian Church and loves to visit the ocean each week for ”a date with Jesus.” Visit shadiahrichi.com.</span></i></span></h1>
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<i>Am I known? Am I loved? Am I home?</i>
Every human heart is searching for the answers to these questions. Yet when pain and heartache enter our lives, we feel betrayed and cry out one question: <i>God, do You see me?</i>
The answer is yes. He is Behind the Seen.
Because we live in a fallen world, each of us will inevitably face hard times, even painful ones. Who among us has never seen or felt the fallout of broken homes, broken lives, or broken dreams? Hagar is a great example of someone who discovered God during a difficult time.
Maybe you have never heard of her. Or perhaps you came across her name in a study of the book of Genesis. But how much do you really know about this young slave girl? We often relegate her to the backstage as a minor character in God’s redemptive story. <i>But was she?</i>
As I explored Hagar’s story for another book I wanted to write, God continually amazed me as we journeyed together from the affluence of Egypt, into a life of slavery, to a desert of despair. It seemed the more I studied her life, the more I discovered about God. What began as a chapter evolved into a study all its own.
Two years and several thousand hours of study and prayer later, <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.shadiahrichi.com/hagar/%E2%80%9D"><i><b>HAGAR: Rediscovering the God Who Sees Me</b></i></a> came to be<i>.</i> Consider this book as your backstage pass to the life of Hagar.
I have never actually gone backstage during a live event, but I know that much more goes on behind the scenes than meets the eye. I invite you to come backstage with me and explore how God was involved in every detail of Hagar’s life. Her story has all the ingredients of a Hollywood tragedy: betrayal, loss, abuse, crisis pregnancy, abandonment . . . any of that sound painfully familiar?
Thankfully, Hagar’s story does not end in despair. God was working Behind the Seen—just as He has in your life and mine—all along. As a matter of fact, Hagar emerges victorious!
Hagar: an unsung hero if there ever was one.
Beloved, is the enemy using anything in your past to try to derail you from God’s plan, or hold you back from experiencing God’s joy to the fullest? Be assured, that is not how your story will end. Just as God did for Hagar, when He enters your story, victory is already assured.
So strap on your sandals and a grab a bottle of water. We’re heading into the desert. A place where we will rediscover the <i>God Who Sees Me</i>.
“The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,
on them has light shone.”
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-77391876439091701642019-09-18T08:07:00.000-07:002019-09-18T08:07:02.462-07:00Samson & Amish Delilah By Thomas Nye<i>I received this book for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i>Everyone in America has fallen in love with Delilah, leading lady in a
bestselling Amish novel. When media giants discover that Delilah is a
real person, the pursuit is on. Dave joins the search not realizing that
by finding her, he would fall into the story and become Samson.</i><br />
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Samson and Amish Delilah is the latest story by Thomas Nye. This book is unique and fantastic. As a fan of Amish Fiction this book really drew my attention. This is the first book by Thomas Nye I have had the pleasure of read and I am hooked. Through Thomas Nye's writing you can feel his passion for writing, the Amish, and horses. I love horses, always have and I loved learning more about them in this story. I found this book very unique in that it is a story inside a story. Thomas Nye's smooth transitions between the stories are seamless and definitely made it more interesting. The characters in this book are realistic and well written. I loved the characters in this book especially Delilah. Delilah's faith and care are admirable, and so is the learning she does about forgiveness of yourself and by God. I love the cover art, it's simply and says so much. I found myself unable to put down this book from start to finish. Definitely kept me on my toes and guessing until the end. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Amish Fiction, you will NOT be disappointed. I cannot wait to read Thomas Nye's other books. I give this book 5 STARS.<br />
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<b>Book: </b>Samson & Amish Delilah<br />
<b>Author:</b> Thomas Nye<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Christian Amish<b> </b>Fiction<br />
<b>Release Date: </b>August 19, 2019<br />
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Everyone in America has fallen in love with Delilah, leading lady in a bestselling Amish novel. When media giants discover that Delilah is a real person, the pursuit is on. Dave joins the search not realizing that by finding her, he would fall into the story and become Samson. <br />
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Thomas Nye writes novels about horses and Amish life, with a touch of romance, and a foundation of faith in Christ. He and his wife, Shari, live on her family farm where they raised five children. Their six grandchildren love to visit Karma and Karla, a team of draft horses which Thomas purchased from an Amish friend. Walking a mail route for the U.S. Postal Service keeps Thomas close to nature and affords him many quiet hours which he uses to dream up novels. Over three decades of friendships with Amish neighbors has revealed a simple wisdom that he weaves into his writing.
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Most authors agree that during the course of writing a novel, the characters seem to come alive and emerge with personality traits we ourselves didn’t originally plan to give them. Not only did the lead characters of Samson and Delilah take on a life of their own, they also pulled the story in a direction I never planned to go.
<i>Samson and Amish Delilah</i> is a book about a book. You will soon discover that the characters are reading along with you. They even try to guess the ending and have discussions about it. As I worked on the final few chapters, I could almost feel Samson and Delilah urging me forward, as though they needed me to write out solutions to the issues they were facing. I could almost hear them calling to me, “Please—finish this book—we want the world to hear our story.”
Maybe all of this is just me projecting my feelings on them. LOL. Either way, I’ve gotten to know Samson and Delilah pretty well and I’m sure they would want you to smile, laugh, cry, and learn about the power of forgiveness along with them.
Thomas Nye
P.S. It so happens that I feel Samson and Delilah nudging me forward with a follow-up novel. Wink, wink.
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To celebrate his tour, Thomas is giving away a Thomas Nye Gift Box, which includes four books by Thomas Nye: Samson and Amish Delilah, Under the Heavens, Amish Park, and Plain Everyday Heroes!! Along with bookmarkers and an Amish designed coloring book!!</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-38164155104316552952019-09-17T08:11:00.000-07:002019-09-17T08:11:37.882-07:00Seeing Angels: How to Recognize and Interact with Your Heavenly Messengers By Joshua Mills<i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own. </i><br />
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<i> A recent study found that 57 percent of Catholics, 66 percent of
Evangelical Protestants, and 10 percent of Jews have reported having a
personal experience with a guardian angel. And 20 percent of those who
identified themselves as having no religion also claimed having
encountered an angel.<br /><br />Seeing Angels is one of the most in
depth examinations of angelic ministry by one of the cutting-edge
charismatic leaders in the church today. Joshua Mills goes beyond the
usual takes on angels regarding spiritual warfare and explores who they
are, how to recognize them, and what they do. </i><br />
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<li><i>Part I,
Understanding Your Angels, is all about understanding who angels are,
exploring why they are necessary and how different angels minister
comfort, healing, love, prosperity. It reveals who they carry out
specific geographic assignments for cities and nations, as well as the
more unique and extraordinary assignments they receive.</i></li>
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Discerning Your Angels, explains how to become more aware of the unseen
heavenly realm, as well as how to recognize divine intervention when it
does reveal itself to human sight. Such manifestations include random
strangers, visions, or signs and messengers that believers receive.
Joshua also explains the way he has interacted with visions of radiant
light, swirling colors, and what he describes as atmospheric shifts. All
of this is intended to make believers become more aware of both
invisible and revealed spiritual realities.</i></li>
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these heavenly messengers as they stand watch, provide protection, and
administer strength and comfort. This includes recognizing their
movements and how to effectively pray for angelic encounters to take
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<i>Seeing Angels is the latest book by Joshua Mills and it is phenomenal. This is the first book of Joshua Mills and I am so glad to have read it. Seeing Angels is a Non Fiction book about Guardian Angels we have around us and for us. Joshua Mills has personal experience with this subject, which gives a rare insight on Angels. Besides the Bible, Seeing Angels not only talks about seeing your angels but also how to partner with them and their messages. I personally have always believed in Angels and that there are Guardian Angels assigned to each of us. I have had a personal experience with a Guardian Angel, My Grandma, so this book really spoke to me. I truly enjoyed learning so much more about these Angels in real life and how to see, hear, and speak to them. I cannot say enough about this book. I highly recommend anyone who want to learn more about Angels to read this book, you will not be disappointed. I give this book 5+ STARS.</i><br />
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<b>Book: </b>Seeing Angels<br />
<b>Author:</b> Joshua Mills<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Religion / Christian Theology/Angelology & Demonology<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> September 3, 2019<br />
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A recent study found that 57 percent of Catholics, 66 percent of Evangelical Protestants, and 10 percent of Jews have reported having a personal experience with a guardian angel. And 20 percent of those who identified themselves as having no religion also claimed having encountered an angel.</div>
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<i>Seeing Angels</i> is one of the most in depth examinations of angelic ministry by one of the cutting-edge charismatic leaders in the church today. Joshua Mills goes beyond the usual takes on angels regarding spiritual warfare and explores who they are, how to recognize them, and what they do.
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<li>Part I, Understanding Your Angels, is all about understanding who angels are, exploring why they are necessary and how different angels minister comfort, healing, love, prosperity. It reveals who they carry out specific geographic assignments for cities and nations, as well as the more unique and extraordinary assignments they receive.</li>
<li>Part II, Discerning Your Angels, explains how to become more aware of the unseen heavenly realm, as well as how to recognize divine intervention when it does reveal itself to human sight. Such manifestations include random strangers, visions, or signs and messengers that believers receive. Joshua also explains the way he has interacted with visions of radiant light, swirling colors, and what he describes as atmospheric shifts. All of this is intended to make believers become more aware of both invisible and revealed spiritual realities.</li>
<li>Part III, Working with Your Angels, deals specifically with how to minister alongside these heavenly messengers as they stand watch, provide protection, and administer strength and comfort. This includes recognizing their movements and how to effectively pray for angelic encounters to take place.</li>
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With a foreword by Patricia King, <i>Seeing Angels</i> is among the most comprehensive teachings on recognizing angelic beings and understanding how to partner with them in ministry.</div>
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<span underline="">About the Author</span></h1>
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<b>Joshua Mills</b> is an internationally recognized ordained minister of the gospel, as well as a recording artist, keynote conference speaker, and author of more than twenty books and spiritual training manuals. His most recent book with Whitaker House was <i>Moving in Glory Realms</i>. He is well known for his unique insights into the glory realm, prophetic sound, and the supernatural atmosphere that he carries. For more than twenty years, he has helped people discover the life-shifting truth of salvation, healing, and deliverance for spirit, soul and body. Joshua and his wife, Janet, cofounded International Glory Ministries, and have ministered on six continents in over seventy-five nations around the world. Featured in several film documentaries and print articles, including <i>Charisma</i> and <i>Worship Leader Magazine</i>, together, they have ministered to millions around the world through radio, television, and online webcasts, including appearances on TBN, Daystar, GodTV, <i>It’s Supernatural! with Sid Roth</i>, <i>100 Huntley Stree</i>t, and <i>Everlasting Love </i>with Patricia King. Their ministry is located in both Palm Springs, California, and London, Ontario, Canada, where they live with their three children: Lincoln, Liberty, and Legacy.</div>
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Angels are a hot topic. A 2007 Baylor Religion Survey found that 57 percent of Catholics, 81 percent of black Protestants, 66 percent of Evangelical Protestants, and 10 percent of Jews reported having a personal experience with a guardian angel. And 20 percent of those who identified themselves as having no religion also claimed having encountered an angel.
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<a href="http://bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Book Reviews From an Avid Reader"}">Book Reviews From an Avid Reader</span></a>, September 10</div>
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<a href="https://www.carpediem.fyi/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"CarpeDiem"}">CarpeDiem</span></a>, September 11</div>
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<a href="https://proverb31titus2godlybookreviews.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Godly Book Reviews"}">Godly Book Reviews</span></a>, September 12</div>
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<a href="https://tabithabouldinauthor.home.blog/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Through the Fire Blogs"}">Through the Fire Blogs</span></a>, September 13</div>
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<a href="https://debbieloseanything.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":" Debbie's Dusty Deliberations"}">Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations</span></a>, September 13</div>
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<a href="https://abbasprayerwarriorprincess.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess "}">Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess </span></a>, September 14</div>
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<a href="https://truthandgracehomeschoolacademy.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy"}">Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy</span></a>, September 15</div>
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<a href="https://vickysluitercom.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":264705,"3":{"1":0},"12":0,"14":[null,2,0],"21":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Vicky Sluiter"}">Vicky Sluiter</span></a>, September 16</div>
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<a href="http://www.cheriswalwell.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Spoken from the Heart"}">Spoken from the Heart</span></a>, September 17</div>
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<a href="http://mommiebethers.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":515,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"For The Love of Books "}">For The Love of Books </span></a>, September 17</div>
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<a href="http://deana0326.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Texas Book-aholic"}">Texas Book-aholic</span></a>, September 18</div>
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<a href="http://kathrynjoylindsey.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Retrospective Spines"}">Retrospective Spines</span></a>, September 19</div>
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<a href="https://emily-yager.com/blog/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Emily Yager"}">Emily Yager</span></a>, September 20</div>
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<a href="https://janicesbookreviews.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"janicesbookreviews"}">janicesbookreviews</span></a>, September 21</div>
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<a href="http://areadersbrain.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A Reader's Brain"}">A Reader’s Brain</span></a>, September 22</div>
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<a href="http://amandanicolle.blogspot.com/?m=1"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"arial,sans,sans-serif"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Inklings and notions "}">Inklings and notions </span></a>, September 23</div>
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To celebrate his tour, Joshua is giving away a grand prize package of a $20 Starbucks gift card, copy of SEEING ANGELS, copy of Heaven and Angels by H.A. and copy of A Divine Revelation of Angels by Mary K. Baxter!!</div>
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter <a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/e806/seeing-angels-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">https://promosimple.com/ps/e806/seeing-angels-celebration-tour-giveaway</a> Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-63257032224114311792019-09-14T08:18:00.000-07:002019-09-14T08:18:01.101-07:00Strands of Truth By Colleen Coble<i>I received this book for no charge from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i>Harper Taylor is used to being alone—after all, she grew up in one
foster home after another. Oliver Jackson finally took her under his
wing when she was a runaway teenager, and now Harper pours her marine
biology knowledge into Oliver’s pen shell research. But she’s never
stopped wishing for a family of her own. </i><br />
<i>So when a DNA test
reveals a half-sister living just two hours away, Harper is both hopeful
and nervous. Over warm cinnamon rolls, Harper and Annabelle find
striking similarities in their stories. Is it just a coincidence that
both their mothers died tragically, without revealing Harper and
Annabelle’s father’s name? </i><br />
<i>Oliver’s son Ridge still sees Harper
as a troubled teen even all these years later. But when Oliver is
attacked, Ridge and Harper find themselves working together to uncover
dangerous secrets that threaten to destroy them all. They must unravel
her past before they can have any hope for the future. </i><br />
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Strands of Truth is the latest book by Colleen Coble and it is fantastic. I have always been a fan of Colleen Coble, her books are so engaging and keeps you guessing until the end and this book gives this and more. I love Mystery and Thriller books so I was excited to have the opportunity to read this book. Colleen Coble's style of writing is unique and she writes with authority about: DNA, foster care, Marine Biology, and Christianity. The characters in this book are well written and very relatable. I found myself drawn to Harper, her plight to find her family and then to be in danger because of that search really hit me. I found her strength and faith admirable. I could not put this book down, once I picked it up I could NOT put it down. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Mystery Fiction, you will not be disappointed. I give this book 5 STARS.
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<b>Book: </b>Strands of Truth<br />
<b>Author:</b> Colleen Coble<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Suspense<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> September 10, 2019<br />
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Harper Taylor is used to being alone—after all, she grew up in one foster home after another. Oliver Jackson finally took her under his wing when she was a runaway teenager, and now Harper pours her marine biology knowledge into Oliver’s pen shell research. But she’s never stopped wishing for a family of her own.<br />
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So when a DNA test reveals a half-sister living just two hours away, Harper is both hopeful and nervous. Over warm cinnamon rolls, Harper and Annabelle find striking similarities in their stories. Is it just a coincidence that both their mothers died tragically, without revealing Harper and Annabelle’s father’s name?<br />
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Oliver’s son Ridge still sees Harper as a troubled teen even all these years later. But when Oliver is attacked, Ridge and Harper find themselves working together to uncover dangerous secrets that threaten to destroy them all. They must unravel her past before they can have any hope for the future.<br />
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Suspense, romance, and generational secrets meld in this engrossing new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble.<br />
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Colleen Coble is a <i><i><span quot="" verdana="">USA TODAY</span></i></i> bestselling author and RITA finalist best known for her coastal romantic suspense novels, including <i><i><span quot="" verdana="">The Inn at Ocean’s Edge</span></i></i>, <i><i><span quot="" verdana="">Twilight at Blueberry Barrens</span></i></i>, and the Lavender Tides, Sunset Cove, Hope Beach, and Rock Harbor series. Connect with Colleen online at <a data-saferedirecturl="”https://www.google.com/url?q=http://colleencoble.com&source=gmail&ust=1558628512581000&usg=AFQjCNHJKy2ydCMdfO1fA7Kpl6Bzqg48pg”" href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttp://colleencoble.com/%E2%80%9D" rel="”noopener”" target="”_blank”">colleencoble.com</a>; Instagram: colleencoble; Facebook: colleencoblebooks; Twitter: @colleencoble.
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<b>Suspense, romance, and generational secrets meld in this engrossing new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble.</b>
<b>Strands of Harper Taylor’s childhood are resurfacing—but will the truth save her . . . or pull her under?</b><b> </b>
Harper Taylor is used to being alone— after all, she grew up in one foster home after another. Oliver Jackson finally took her under his wing when she was a runaway teenager, and now Harper pours her marine biology knowledge into Oliver’s pen shell research. But she’s never stopped wishing for a family of her own.
So when a DNA test reveals a half-sister living just two hours away, Harper is both hopeful and nervous. Over warm cinnamon rolls, Harper and Annabelle find striking similarities in their stories. Is it just a coincidence that both their mothers died tragically, without revealing Harper and Annabelle’s father’s name?
Oliver’s son Ridge still sees Harper as a troubled teen even all these years later. But when Oliver is attacked, Ridge and Harper find themselves working together to uncover dangerous secrets that threaten to destroy them all. They must unravel her past before they can have any hope for the future.
Suspense, romance, and generational secrets meld in this engrossing new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble.
“Free-dive into a romantic suspense that will leave you breathless and craving for more.” –DiAnn Mills, bestselling author
“As always, Colleen Coble never disappoints. Strands of Truth is no exception. I was hooked from the first page. Trying to read this story slowly is impossible. Don’t be surprised when you find yourself flipping the pages in a hurry to find out what happens next! This one is for your keeper shelf.” –Lynette Eason, bestselling, award-winning author of the Blue Justice Series
“Colleen Coble’s latest book, Strands of Truth, grips you on page one with a heart-pounding opening and doesn’t let go until the last satisfying word. I love her skill in pulling the reader in with believable, likable characters, interesting locations, and a mystery just waiting to be untangled. Highly recommended.” –Carrie Stuart Parks, bestselling author of Formula of Deception
“Once again, Colleen Coble delivers an intriguing, suspenseful tale in Strands of Truth. The mystery and tension mount toward an explosive and satisfying finish. Well done.” –Creston Mapes, bestselling author
“Just when I think Colleen Coble’s stories can’t get any better, she proves me wrong. In Strands of Truth, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The characterization of Ridge and Harper and their relationship pulled me immediately into the story. Fast paced, with so many unexpected twists and turns, I read this book in one sitting. Coble has pushed the bar higher than I’d imagined. This book is one not to be missed.” –Robin Caroll, best-selling author of the Darkwater Inn series
“It’s in her blood! Colleen Coble once again shows her suspense prowess with a thriller as intricate and beautiful as a strand of DNA. Strands of Truth dives into an unusual profession involving mollusks and shell beds that weaves a unique, silky thread throughout the story. So fascinating I couldn’t stop reading!” –Ronie Kendig, bestselling author of The Tox Files
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<a href="http://www.abakersperspective.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A Baker's Perspective"}">A Baker’s Perspective</span></a>, September 3</div>
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<a href="http://www.carolkeen.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Blogging With Carol"}">Blogging With Carol</span></a>, September 3</div>
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<a href="http://bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Book Reviews From an Avid Reader"}">Book Reviews From an Avid Reader</span></a>, September 4</div>
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<a href="http://mydevotionalthoughts.net/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"My Devotional Thoughts"}">My Devotional Thoughts</span></a>, September 4</div>
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<a href="http://www.christianbookaholic.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Christian bookaholic"}">Christian bookaholic</span></a>, September 4</div>
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<a href="http://karenhadley.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"KarenSueHadley "}">KarenSueHadley </span></a>, September 4</div>
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<a href="http://bookkisses.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses"}">Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses</span></a>, September 5</div>
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<a href="http://familymgrkendra.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Happily Managing a Household of Boys"}">Happily Managing a Household of Boys</span></a>, September 5</div>
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<a href="http://www.insidethewongmind.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Inside the Wong Mind"}">Inside the Wong Mind</span></a>, September 5</div>
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<a href="https://proverb31titus2godlybookreviews.blogspot.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Godly Book Reviews"}">Godly Book Reviews</span></a>, September 5</div>
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<a href="https://tabithabouldinauthor.home.blog/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Through the Fire Blogs"}">Through the Fire Blogs</span></a>, September 6</div>
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<a href="https://emily-yager.com/blog/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":515,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16750848},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Emily Yager"}">Emily Yager</span></a>, September 6</div>
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<a href="https://avidreadernurse.home.blog/author/isolano6905/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Avid Reader Nurse"}">Avid Reader Nurse</span></a>, September 7</div>
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<a href="http://www.dkstevens.wordpress.com/"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"D'S QUILTS & BOOKS"}">D’S QUILTS & BOOKS</span></a>, September 7</div>
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Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496172692891953134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185836634020711409.post-32835019795402580552019-09-09T07:36:00.000-07:002019-09-09T07:36:19.574-07:00Surf Smugglers: Legacy of Sunset Cove Book 3 By Melody Carlson<i>I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest review of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own.</i><br />
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<i><u><b>Book Description:</b></u> </i><br />
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<i>In the summer of 1917, US troops join the Allied forces in the Great
War. Back in Sunset Cove, Oregon, other battles wage. Anna McDowell
continues to fight old fashioned stereotypes as she runs a newspaper
committed to truth. Despite opposition, she's determined to expose
ongoing rum-running and prohibition lawlessness.</i><br />
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<i>Adding to Anna's
frustrations, her good friend Dr. Daniel seems to run hot and cold. He
loves Oregon, and maybe Anna too, but he's pulled by his East Coast
family responsibilities. Even the lure of a new modern Sunset Cove
hospital doesn't seem enough to keep him in Sunset Cove. </i><br />
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Meanwhile, Anna's strong-willed daughter Katy continues to develop her
dress shop by inviting family friend Sarah Rose to help out. But the
woman's presence tests the small town's tolerance. And Anna's concern
that her daughter is growing up too fast is confirmed when Katy's
romantic life takes an unexpected turn, which Anna fears is influenced
by the pressure of a devastating war that is not only changing the
entire world but Sunset Cove as well.</i><br />
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<i><u><b>My Opinions:</b></u> </i><br />
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<i>Surf Smugglers is the third book in Melody Carlson's Legacy of Sunset Cove and it is wonderful. I am a big fan of Melody Carlson and Christian Historical Fiction so I was excited to have this opportunity. I didn't realize until I received this book that it was in fact the third book in the series. Melody Carlson is very inclusive in her writing and definitely didn't leave me lost because I hadn't read the first two books. Melody Carlson weaves a beautifully written story about our world in 1917 especially Sunset Cove, Oregon, The Great War, writing and printing newspaper, and how the truth can effect those around you. I love reading Historical Fiction and this story really taught me more about our world in 1917. I found the characters relatable and well written. I found myself relating to Anna McDowell. I found her courage and strength in the face of opposition admirable. Her faith and the faith of those around her gave me such a wonderful feeling. I can't say enough good about this book and this author. I plan on reading the first two books to read Anna's whole journey. I HIGHLY recommend this book and author to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Fiction you will NOT be disappointed. I give this book 5 STARS.</i><br />
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<span underline="">About the Book</span></h1>
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<b>Book: </b>Surf Smugglers<br />
<b>Author:</b> Melody Carlson<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Historical Fiction<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> August 15, 2019<br />
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In the summer of 1917, US troops join the allied forces in the Great War. Back in Sunset Cove, Oregon, other battles wage. Anna McDowell continues to fight old fashioned stereotypes as she runs a newspaper committed to truth. Despite opposition, she’s determined to expose ongoing rum-running and prohibition lawlessness.<br />
<br />
Adding to Anna’s frustrations, her good friend Dr. Daniel seems to run hot and cold. He loves Oregon, and maybe Anna too, but he’s pulled by his East Coast family responsibilities. Even the lure of a new modern Sunset Cove hospital doesn’t seem enough to keep him in Sunset Cove.<br />
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Meanwhile, Anna’s strong-willed daughter Katy continues to develop her dress shop by inviting family friend Sarah Rose to help out. But the woman’s presence tests the small town’s tolerance. And Anna’s concern that her daughter is growing up too fast is confirmed when Katy’s romantic life takes an unexpected turn, which Anna fears is influenced by the pressure of a devastating war that is not only changing the entire world but Sunset Cove as well.<br />
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<span underline="">About the Author</span></h1>
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Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales around 6.5 million) for teens, women, and children. That’s a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a “storyteller.” Her young adult novels (<i>Diary of a Teenage Girl, True Colors</i> etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She’s won a number of awards (including <i>RT</i>’s Career Achievement Award, the Rita, and the Gold medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog.
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<span underline="">More from Melody</span></h1>
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My favorite way to learn history is through historical fiction—both by reading and by writing it. And I’ve discovered that World War 1 (previously known as the Great War, since WW2 had yet to happen) is quite fascinating. As well as incredibly sad. But I’m amazed at how science and technology evolved so quickly in this era. Whether it was advancement in automotive, communication, medicine . . . the culture was rapidly changing. And the war pushed it along at an even faster pace.</div>
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Another factor that makes this era interesting is prohibition. Oregon, my home state and where I set my series, was one of the earliest states to adopt prohibition of alcohol—in 1914. As a result, Oregon became ripe territory for bootlegging and rum-running along the coastline. And because my series involves a small town coastal newspaper that’s run (gasp!) by a woman, it gets even more interesting—and exciting!</div>
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Speaking of women, the suffrage movement was approved in Oregon in 1912—also well ahead of the rest of the nation (and the main reason that prohibition passed). My theory on why this happened is that the brave women who’d made the arduous journey West (via perilous wagon train or long hard voyages on clipper ships) were strong and opinionated and tough. And many of them were sick and tired of drunken slacker husbands. Also, thanks to Oregon’s amazing land donation act of 1850, many of these women were equal landowners to their husbands—and land equaled power.</div>
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Of course, what these suffragette-prohibition supporters didn’t realize is that banning alcohol would make matters worse because bootlegging and rum-running suddenly became a very lucrative business. The crime rate soared and the booze continued to flow freely. But all this makes for good newspaper stories, keeping our female editor in chief rather busy. In the first two books of the series, Anna McDowell has her hands full with trying to run her ailing father’s newspaper, restoring family relationships, and staying ahead of the growing crime element in Sunset Cove.</div>
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By book three, <i>Surf Smugglers</i>, Anna has her feet under her and doing a good job of standing up to the criminal element in their region. But by now the Great War is really heating up and the United States must get involved. Of course, this means that many young men, as well as Anna’s very good friend Dr. Daniel Hollister, are being shipped overseas to serve. Meanwhile, there is plenty of trouble at home. And the rum-runners, who despise the newspaper’s support of prohibition, target Anna’s good friend Sarah Rose because she’s a woman of color who’s sought refuge from the big city . . . and naturally things get dicey.</div>
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I’m currently finishing up the fourth and final book of the <i>Legacy</i> <i>if Sunset Cove </i>series, and I’m sad to think my ‘history lesson’ in this interesting era is drawing to an end. Not only have I learned a lot, I’ve really come to love the McDowell family . . . and I’m getting worried that not all the men from Sunset Cove will survive the brutal war. Of course, this is fiction . . . but the war was very real and the losses were great. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the war to end all wars like they’d hoped, but I appreciate the sentiment . . . and continue to pray for world peace.</div>
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<span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1>
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To celebrate her tour, Melody is giving away the grand prize of three of her books: Harbor Secrets, Riptide Rumors, and Surf Smugglers!!</div>
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Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.</div>
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