tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43292566647029476072024-03-12T16:53:34.073-07:00Godly Book ReviewsMary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.comBlogger636125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-47354553618981202342024-02-29T03:00:00.000-08:002024-02-29T03:00:00.147-08:00Ephesians (Real World Bible Study)<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiDZ1SaBvCm5LbtUD004kBgCVKZzBMjDDY_mahRDFnOsyyQhcKFsOmtx0ka00ep8QIdJJ9MaIea7cCeOTUiIzG_3G2G-uZGt9VoxvitpjMvhaWNGJgQB8ccqouxujtrL1FTaolBaDwOgC0jFS2Wh4S5-XSOQvV4U8ZgCizqvJCK4dPDW1JBPmydyxtN9M/s851/ephesians.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiDZ1SaBvCm5LbtUD004kBgCVKZzBMjDDY_mahRDFnOsyyQhcKFsOmtx0ka00ep8QIdJJ9MaIea7cCeOTUiIzG_3G2G-uZGt9VoxvitpjMvhaWNGJgQB8ccqouxujtrL1FTaolBaDwOgC0jFS2Wh4S5-XSOQvV4U8ZgCizqvJCK4dPDW1JBPmydyxtN9M/s320/ephesians.jpg" 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/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SH8iffYBZC7OmMRkDZJwfOb1UWgIGIACU-oRWVjvPutk8t-izoBa3Td1rtbZjf18taijwNejPKrA3ZliUmWR3rjbv4OmYd-VI2cMVN5EAuDX3Xinq825o5VNN_bnGKBCOLDI7cOknJ_b8v2U8F7HnyArZMvDt5zW7UYL7Srmn50SdQE1HU9qUV1LRMMI/s1024/Ephesians-Cover-Front-682x1024.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="682" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SH8iffYBZC7OmMRkDZJwfOb1UWgIGIACU-oRWVjvPutk8t-izoBa3Td1rtbZjf18taijwNejPKrA3ZliUmWR3rjbv4OmYd-VI2cMVN5EAuDX3Xinq825o5VNN_bnGKBCOLDI7cOknJ_b8v2U8F7HnyArZMvDt5zW7UYL7Srmn50SdQE1HU9qUV1LRMMI/s320/Ephesians-Cover-Front-682x1024.jpg" width="213" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Ephesians (Real World Bible Study)</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Joy Suzanne Hunt</p><p><b>Genre:</b> Bible Study Guide</p><p><strong>Release Date: </strong>December 15, 2023</p><p>God’s Word + YOUR Real Life</p><p>If you’ve ever had trouble building a Bible study habit or understanding God’s Word for yourself, you’re not alone. But God’s Word was actually written about real life, for real life! It’s meant for the real world!</p><p>Connect with God’s Word in 15 min a Day</p><p>Whether you’re a Bible Study veteran, or you’re brand new and don’t know where to start, this study guide is for you. In this study, you’ll learn the steps to understand Scripture for yourself and connect it to your life and community. Each week, you’ll complete 5 days of study on your own (in manageable chunks that allow you go to deeper if desired), followed by a group session to explore the text with friends or family, because we interpret Scripture with the help of the Holy Spirit and community.</p><p>.</p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3RRDtWg”">here</a> to get your copy! </pre><pre style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> </span></i></b></pre><pre style="text-align: left;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">My <u>Thoughts:</u> The author has done a wonderful job on
teaching the Bible student how to study the Bible. I would suggest this study for someone just
starting out in a Bible study. This Bible
study format can work for both independent study or with group study.</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</pre><pre style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b></pre><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhPCCoHSqAAg9rS2hG3NgUfOTQGHZjuRGKZhnOH92WoCJP5JPvoIbs7CJLy9430vKyPWVusKkhn_aMZfPtCVwZ0P68LWOnGDGXYf20JM9xMBnShN1V0rOjFSrHgrj4Pqc70vXV-QVPEuwXI_fTihB7P7KvDDnUPmdCmToCj1BxNlMnEDrQs88abxv2nqA/s768/Joy-Profile-2023-768x768.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhPCCoHSqAAg9rS2hG3NgUfOTQGHZjuRGKZhnOH92WoCJP5JPvoIbs7CJLy9430vKyPWVusKkhn_aMZfPtCVwZ0P68LWOnGDGXYf20JM9xMBnShN1V0rOjFSrHgrj4Pqc70vXV-QVPEuwXI_fTihB7P7KvDDnUPmdCmToCj1BxNlMnEDrQs88abxv2nqA/s320/Joy-Profile-2023-768x768.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Joy Suzanne</strong> <strong>Hunt</strong> is the Pastor of Adult Education for CityWide Mosaic Church in Temecula, CA and a professor with SoCal School of Ministry. Her mission is to equip men and women to take ownership of their lives, faith, and finances. When she’s not teaching, writing, or coaching, you can find her walking her Temecula neighborhood, trying out crockpot recipes, or playing board games with friends.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Joy</span></h1><p>As a Bible college professor, I’m always looking for books written “by the seminary guys but for normal people,” meaning that I want the best scholarship and teaching out there, written in a way that everyone can understand. (Let’s face it: even if you’ve been to grad school, chances are reading someone’s PhD dissertation isn’t actually fun for you.)</p><p>And as a pastor, I choose study guides for our small groups that help teach members <em>how</em> to study the Bible and give them a framework to build Bible study into daily life. My favorite study guides pull in great background information and teach hands-on study skills, and are structured in a way that helps readers to spend time in God’s Word every day (whether they spend 5 minutes or 30). This study was born from our church calendar: all of my favorite study guide series’ are 13-week studies, and I needed to plan for a small group series that would last 7-8 weeks. What do you do when you can’t find the book you want? You write it, of course!</p><p>This study guide is built around the “3 Steps to Interpret a Bible Passage” that I’ve been teaching to my School of Ministry students for years. If you’ve never looked into the historical context of a passage on your own and made the connection to our lives today, you’re in for a treat. Getting into the context really makes God’s Word come alive for us and it helps guide how we handle difficult topics. 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mary.a.hake" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration: none;"><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Mary Hake"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mary Hake</span></a>, March 7</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnR0t5xIX-d1eyEtzgrYSarNIeo6rThOiqsQgcYZQHrRr_vg3lbWBmjOV-OQaVNv5bUlHH5TBPrnWn6S9yygU2zzd24FPEH9gV3Kpld4asWlNdqlVDY5y2BFjuJtMvINha0xcSizCgn6ezYo2jP5_KQowL50hDCT2gmOPJTMVynWXDOPOdTFjOUoR6Zrb/s940/e%20giveaway.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnR0t5xIX-d1eyEtzgrYSarNIeo6rThOiqsQgcYZQHrRr_vg3lbWBmjOV-OQaVNv5bUlHH5TBPrnWn6S9yygU2zzd24FPEH9gV3Kpld4asWlNdqlVDY5y2BFjuJtMvINha0xcSizCgn6ezYo2jP5_KQowL50hDCT2gmOPJTMVynWXDOPOdTFjOUoR6Zrb/s320/e%20giveaway.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="">To celebrate her tour, Joy is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon Gift Card, copy of the book, and NLT Filament Bible Journal: Ephesians (Softcover)!!</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="" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/2a258/ephesians-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Click Here to Enter!</span></b></a><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">💜💜💜</p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-38218732627742637522024-02-16T03:00:00.000-08:002024-02-16T03:00:00.155-08:00Leading Ladies<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3UWfx3WXNKgs68OmvR2n8Q5BJogU6OeCbj35COYdPtpaBqcrgTUc7SWHKOnRfynWzSeVsEDxfKTi2hOXAtZitDmjvXZD4CYuYx1P6L_bQCGgOzPjXM0JvGdWUbfnqaeAQdTt9PSCecs7rpwO87ekQbER_nnWzDOzndCEclN3MLW-i7RLwRsLJ6Z26fUF/s851/leading-ladies-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3UWfx3WXNKgs68OmvR2n8Q5BJogU6OeCbj35COYdPtpaBqcrgTUc7SWHKOnRfynWzSeVsEDxfKTi2hOXAtZitDmjvXZD4CYuYx1P6L_bQCGgOzPjXM0JvGdWUbfnqaeAQdTt9PSCecs7rpwO87ekQbER_nnWzDOzndCEclN3MLW-i7RLwRsLJ6Z26fUF/s320/leading-ladies-1.jpg" 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/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodWyEBz1CGRc2QhDbrFppj08YP-AtX4K0huB5DD7t0KqY5sHvz8FvS42vzNKOcDUrsIImgfenP4kiYOejQddo7jxiN2daBF0Tfsf99Y_N8ERZ6Q4f8ZWqesHnlHj3vfxKMvkltvDZeSqu6q68iFLosSsAfV6EARk46ipHj3Br7lzxj0XklMOLycz3LXZ-/s1024/llcover-744x1024.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="744" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodWyEBz1CGRc2QhDbrFppj08YP-AtX4K0huB5DD7t0KqY5sHvz8FvS42vzNKOcDUrsIImgfenP4kiYOejQddo7jxiN2daBF0Tfsf99Y_N8ERZ6Q4f8ZWqesHnlHj3vfxKMvkltvDZeSqu6q68iFLosSsAfV6EARk46ipHj3Br7lzxj0XklMOLycz3LXZ-/s320/llcover-744x1024.png" width="233" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success</p><p><strong>Authors: </strong>Amber Weigand-Buckley & Lisa Burris Burns</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Leadership and Religious Leadership</p><p><strong>Release Date: </strong>May 25, 2023</p><p>SISTERS, IT’S TIME TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS!</p><p>Find out how to step up to God’s calling as these daring women redefine what leadership looks like. Authentic and heartfelt stories of world-changing women leaders of every hue, background, and job description, teach us by example how to battle to find our passion, connect with our gifts, and maintain forward-focused momentum in every season of life.</p><p>Join authors Amber Weigand-Buckley and Lisa Burris Burns — along with Babbie Mason, Candace Payne, Jacquelyn Marushka, Martha Bolton, Katy Nichole, Kymberlie Joye, and so many more powerhouse women–as they explore leadership purpose, and living a life that counts.</p><p> </p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/48YQl3R”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> <b><i> My Thoughts: This is a wonderful inspiring book to read. If you are looking for motivation to use your talents this is the book to read. Stories of women who have stepped up to serve despite their pain and brokenness. The authors of this book prove to their readers that they can do anything that God calls them to do. </i></b></p><p><b><i>#0 stories from various authors from all walks of life, is a book I would encourage all women to read.</i></b></p><h1><span underline="">About the Authors</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuLKzFm6gXjHD_-jw3zqNZHo1qAs97YIu2Lnvlna7vOKCBi87LcCCI09IFYrROjZnNkzbXetpvxBRu5qGi8JNJHXOfslXsyYYhiqe4GHtnGG0Aro6EDRYoMGQ3EtF_ZgJZq1I3Vu4SBLHMjv0pchnT8dgTUqwVyB3Aanp9Dw-_cnktgxLJMajzHFarR5yz/s712/Amber-Weigand-Buckley.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="530" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuLKzFm6gXjHD_-jw3zqNZHo1qAs97YIu2Lnvlna7vOKCBi87LcCCI09IFYrROjZnNkzbXetpvxBRu5qGi8JNJHXOfslXsyYYhiqe4GHtnGG0Aro6EDRYoMGQ3EtF_ZgJZq1I3Vu4SBLHMjv0pchnT8dgTUqwVyB3Aanp9Dw-_cnktgxLJMajzHFarR5yz/s320/Amber-Weigand-Buckley.png" width="238" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Meet Amber</strong></p><p><strong>Amber Weigand-Buckley</strong> is an author, speaker, multi-award-winning magazine editor, and art director, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (awsa.com) marketing director, Bold Vision Books’ creative director, and owner of #barefacedcreativemedia (barefacedcreativemedia.com). The Springfield, Missouri native navigates bipolar and anxiety disorder while embracing her best life. At its peak, her mental illness almost caused her to take her own life. Amber is a mental health advocate who knows that a diagnosis does not disqualify you from God’s leadership call.Amber, whose vision birthed <em>Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success</em>, is energized by helping world-changing women of all hues, backgrounds, and walks of life to find their wings, hone their skills, and take their God-call to the next level.</p><p>She has two grown daughters, Saffron, Imogen, and one teen Penelope, with Philip, her British hubby of 28 years, two Great Pyrenees pups—Stanley and Stuart, and a zoo of exotic pets.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGMab5UBAmXEardidGZDgQSDc4yQVIyAeXKZCE2Rv8EClNZzJWoj26h0EDcjWqthsFB6y4K9bmIyqwxsq7CF6QhuRbGhaMWpEdkm3lpCfYbNbZVRnNvUmSXfU-cMhk7zeFJFtTSOv9RPmLIYFEqLTkeWQ_CaYRl8-tMJHMhQmDPW8FOvAdd1_Sd-MHx51N/s744/Lisa-Burris-Burns.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="558" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGMab5UBAmXEardidGZDgQSDc4yQVIyAeXKZCE2Rv8EClNZzJWoj26h0EDcjWqthsFB6y4K9bmIyqwxsq7CF6QhuRbGhaMWpEdkm3lpCfYbNbZVRnNvUmSXfU-cMhk7zeFJFtTSOv9RPmLIYFEqLTkeWQ_CaYRl8-tMJHMhQmDPW8FOvAdd1_Sd-MHx51N/s320/Lisa-Burris-Burns.png" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Meet Lisa</strong></p><p>The diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder initially shattered <strong>LISA BURRIS BURNS</strong>’ ministry dreams as a vocalist and worship leader. Despite this, God opened opportunities for her journey and abilities to expand beyond what she ever anticipated for herself — to acting, stage performance, set design, and writing. As a vocal and performance coach with K.C. Superstar, a Kansas City-based competition likened to “American Idol,” she is passionate about fine-tuning artists’ creative expressions. Lisa thrives on the artistic process, especially everything yarn and crafty.</p><p>This avid Kansas City Chiefs fan lives with her husband, Randy, in Blue Springs, Missouri. The Burns have served in marriage and family ministry since 1988. They have six fantastic children, two amazing son-in-loves, and five adorable granddaughters.</p><h1><span underline="">More from Amber and Lisa</span></h1><p>Are you ready to discover your God-given gifts and move in forward in all that He’s called you to be? Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success will help you identify your unique leadership abilities.</p><p>For a limited time, get the inspirational song “Lead Me On” recorded by Michaelah Weaver for FREE when your register as a Leading Ladies VIP at leadingladies.life.</p><p>Let “Lead Me On” be your empowering anthem as you read Leading Ladies and learn to boldly walk in your purpose. 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"Arial"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A Reader’s Brain "}" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a href="http://areadersbrain.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;">A Reader’s Brain</a></span>, February 29 (Author Interview)</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HS1N6MpTG_xqqAKRj6i5wo0kn7QwjxYWKfkLEQzXi_H_0WN4lsQbdYEaEWnqjz8rN_nyH4ZQ6KeSZMG16tzQhNAmVDO937BIK9R-l3ViPy2lpa0vgQmNonaDz7hek1mRh4CdF-voaaLsAX0X4XOUz1uQUOd-0baPtM6CPSL7dzoj5pMfL5eqwOQY3dwb/s940/9c016c10-452f-46a0-b500-851a22fa9d04.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Click the link below to enter.</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/2a0cf/leading-ladies-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank"><b>Click Here to Enter!</b></a><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: center;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p><div><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><p center="" style="text-align: center;">💜💜💜💜💜</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-8739183229759503462023-06-01T05:00:00.021-07:002023-06-01T13:29:46.525-07:00A Cry in the Dark<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAwHgC_WHrdgVVDwBQsuovYJT00JcN_cU8ZpjUrPzimZG5Qxj9IioJSYXmLWgEjyahWWoL4LgnmjpHXtvJIqSanExUXXrzzJx3qn1Mt3HwFk2RQyfdJuVp89wKP4hiOE2aXu_6dOp_DD2-OsWATuvJiEE9q6gsfnPDmnP9ptp9gXXKnpkzd1HDtoZRiA/s851/A-Cry-in-the-dark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAwHgC_WHrdgVVDwBQsuovYJT00JcN_cU8ZpjUrPzimZG5Qxj9IioJSYXmLWgEjyahWWoL4LgnmjpHXtvJIqSanExUXXrzzJx3qn1Mt3HwFk2RQyfdJuVp89wKP4hiOE2aXu_6dOp_DD2-OsWATuvJiEE9q6gsfnPDmnP9ptp9gXXKnpkzd1HDtoZRiA/w320-h138/A-Cry-in-the-dark.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></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/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNc26U5JJ-f_XNwAxYTrHLiGDhbHvH3zwRoF3_ZwEx_L8w66gu5kacsHltnPAzuYZaZ7Cazv178vl67WHRRjhyLhZbP4_p2EsUizcjelYPbYmqpk5eYLHVhCE-HOpblSu5nk3a6H94A48VsI3-Dde1OCXzvQ3l1Mjwz9Od1FiyVoH5LSzMX8qYRBtV5w/s320/A-Cry-in-the-Dark-Cover.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="213" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNc26U5JJ-f_XNwAxYTrHLiGDhbHvH3zwRoF3_ZwEx_L8w66gu5kacsHltnPAzuYZaZ7Cazv178vl67WHRRjhyLhZbP4_p2EsUizcjelYPbYmqpk5eYLHVhCE-HOpblSu5nk3a6H94A48VsI3-Dde1OCXzvQ3l1Mjwz9Od1FiyVoH5LSzMX8qYRBtV5w/s1600/A-Cry-in-the-Dark-Cover.jpg" width="213" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>A Cry in the Dark</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Jessica R. Patch</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Inspirational Psychological Thriller</p><p><strong>Release date: </strong>February 28, 2023</p><p>Deep in the Kentucky hills, three women have been found brutalized and murdered.</p><p>But the folks in Night Holler have their own ways and their own laws.</p><p>And they’re not talking…</p><p>Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater’s determined to catch a serial killer with a twisted agenda. With locals refusing to reveal their secrets, Violet’s only ally is Detective John Orlando. But even John has an ulterior motive—he’s convinced this case is connected to his wife’s murder.</p><p>As they dig deeper, Violet uncovers a link to her own unresolved past. For years she’s worked the cold case of her mother’s abduction, which had led to her birth. The need to look into the eyes of the sinful man who fathered her consumes Violet. Until she can, she’ll never have peace. Because she’s terrified she might be exactly like him.</p><p>In this chilling novel, when the present collides with Violet’s mysterious past and John’s tragic loss, they must unravel the warped, sinuous connections before the killer strikes again. But solving the case might not be nearly as terrifying as the possibility that Violet’s finally found her roots…</p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: This is an interesting, suspenseful novel. It will certainly keep the reader entertained and glued to the storyline. Each time the reader thinks they have it figured out the storyline takes another twist. A wonderful novel for those who like crime stories and suspense novels. </i></b></p><p><b><i>This is a story about forgiving ourselves of past sins and moving on to the future. It's a well-written novel that the readers will surely enjoy.</i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3KQQprS”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> <b><i>My Thoughts:</i></b></p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSp7KV_8aLcrRVdp9rEjiFsyfIwMXdHNSpv90sjMzfaTysTjZ8_Bkocdy1CCvEdI7nRuGF1yCTbXWXJbIhI3-6lvYlBdLr6HzSyDhLKTuSewLDxSxm1jca02mDr-ZJESRlxWszBQlR0cTre2AMQs4dOIvaNX6SfQeQzPTWrA6UIabHg0POuunWXExXGA/s320/Jessica-Patch.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="232" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSp7KV_8aLcrRVdp9rEjiFsyfIwMXdHNSpv90sjMzfaTysTjZ8_Bkocdy1CCvEdI7nRuGF1yCTbXWXJbIhI3-6lvYlBdLr6HzSyDhLKTuSewLDxSxm1jca02mDr-ZJESRlxWszBQlR0cTre2AMQs4dOIvaNX6SfQeQzPTWrA6UIabHg0POuunWXExXGA/s1600/Jessica-Patch.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Jessica R. Patch</strong> is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author known for her dry wit, signatures twists, and complex characters. She loves reading true crime books, discussing cold cases over chips and salsa with her girlfriends, and hunting down serial killers in her romantic suspense novels and psychological thrillers.</p><p>Jessica loves to encourage and inspire people to forward living through her Forward Friday Blog posts and through her monthly email newsletter. You can join the Patched In community at her website: www.jessicarpatch.com.</p><p>She resides in the Memphis area with her husband, two young adult children, and her spoiled tri-color Shetland Sheepdog. Jessica is represented by Rachel Kent of Books & Such Literary Management.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Jessica</span></h1><p>A Cry in the Dark can’t be compared to Scooby Doo, but I can thank Scooby Doo for being my first introduction into the world of mystery and all matter of things that go bump in the night. But, in the end, the masks of darkness are always revealed in the light and are exposed. Justice served. This is why I write gritty crime fiction/psychological thrillers outside of my Love Inspired Suspense books.</p><p> </p><p>In Luke 22:53 NLT, they come to arrest Jesus and crucify Him. “Why didn’t you arrest me in the Temple? I was there every day. But this is your moment, the time when the power of darkness reigns.”</p><p> </p><p>Darkness gets one moment. Just one. When they crucify and kill Him. But we know what happens next! Light bursts out of that dark tomb and victory is ours. We’re rescued in darkness from darkness into marvelous light.</p><p> </p><p>In a thriller, darkness gets its moment. I don’t shy away from those tough things. The Bible didn’t shy away from it! We read about a Levite who gave cruel men his concubine which they abused all night until she died, and then he cut her up into parts and sent her to the tribes! God never approves of darkness, nor does He edit it out or sanitize the people. We see the depravity of humans when walking apart from God all through the Bible. And honestly, I’m glad He doesn’t edit out things I’d rather not see or read about. God works in broken people’s lives and through brokenness to accomplish His redemptive purposes. I’m broken. You’re broken. He can use the righteous as well as the wicked. I need to be reminded that without Him, I could fall into those same traps (not cutting up women but… you know) and I need to know that despite my weakness and brokenness, God can and will still use me!</p><p> </p><p>A Cry in the Dark has some violence and darker subject matter (though it is not graphic in real time) because darkness gets <em>a moment</em>…and then hope reaches in, hears the cries in the dark of broken people, and rescues them. And in the end, that’s what this book is about. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP77HTAF8UkSgLcXfJQiDTqwEJcrL8c0iQbFZAoLyi9mqPTqtMS1teMV8FmtWC0ElKwPTO46Pul8ciCIiGUuarODVhIzAOW_5xDCxQYVg8wiesScEAuVHoPW4kl31VLRt7Pq6KA43vehFueVWeQznozweR9Uy2QA1Jy4cKIPwG9Zlvsbhe85KnQDy0NQ/s320/giveaway.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="">To celebrate her tour, Jessica is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed paperback of Her Darkest Secret!!</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="" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/26265/a-cry-in-the-dark-celebration-tour-giveaway Tour Reminders" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Click Here to Enter!</span></b></a><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: center;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p><div><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-54178094245314238802023-04-14T05:00:00.038-07:002023-04-14T11:13:52.879-07:00Match in the Making<p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK1Xrwmp31BKGuUAFPLdA4o2SOlzaYhKS4IhnTivKI3uyUblOo1lQ4wg5HHqlImyxFWCs7lLWt5xtIrdV4jZ-tfElgJT0u-6zEyyXAct0Ey1semOtOXjHf6rFlRtT9Cr9AQi0bsbYNYa1SLNykAuAVsvcETWmyLPdcQROwL2VdpREF3griP5LcA9SOOw" 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/AVvXsEhK1Xrwmp31BKGuUAFPLdA4o2SOlzaYhKS4IhnTivKI3uyUblOo1lQ4wg5HHqlImyxFWCs7lLWt5xtIrdV4jZ-tfElgJT0u-6zEyyXAct0Ey1semOtOXjHf6rFlRtT9Cr9AQi0bsbYNYa1SLNykAuAVsvcETWmyLPdcQROwL2VdpREF3griP5LcA9SOOw" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h1><span underline="">About the Book</span></h1><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv55HgGUldb3W12nKQcNU5CHX8tdi8VdBYzKra4m4UVbzQB5-QFk2zPw25i6R4GXD1QmNAhh7a3osanrGsw1tybrWrNWfe8YVML6BFT2_dGdt-eJShRIr-14D81f0LpJpYhpQGFLwOBdpjkS6D_Y-4j8xhuwBneq9WHFRI_ggX84OqKTEAFhcw_yptLw/s1024/A-Match-in-the-Making-Cover.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="667" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv55HgGUldb3W12nKQcNU5CHX8tdi8VdBYzKra4m4UVbzQB5-QFk2zPw25i6R4GXD1QmNAhh7a3osanrGsw1tybrWrNWfe8YVML6BFT2_dGdt-eJShRIr-14D81f0LpJpYhpQGFLwOBdpjkS6D_Y-4j8xhuwBneq9WHFRI_ggX84OqKTEAFhcw_yptLw/s320/A-Match-in-the-Making-Cover.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></p></blockquote></blockquote><p><strong>Book: </strong>A Match in the Making</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Jen Turano</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Historical Romance</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> February 21, 2023</p><p>Miss Gwendolyn Brinley accepted a temporary paid companion position for the Newport summer season, believing it would be a lark to spend the summer in America’s most exclusive town. She suddenly finds her summer turning anything but amusing when her employer expects her to take over responsibilities as an assistant matchmaker. Tasked with the daunting prospect of attaining advantageous matches for her clients, Gwendolyn soon finds herself in the employ of Mr. Walter Townsend, the catch of the Season, but a gentleman Gwendolyn finds beyond irritating.</p><p>Walter Townsend is reluctantly in search of a wife for the sake of his unruly motherless children who cannot keep a governess for long. What he wasn’t expecting was Miss Brinley, an amateur matchmaker who turns his quest for a new wife into a complete and utter debacle. Constantly besieged by society ladies on a mission to win his affection, Walter must find a way to overcome their inundating attention–and his unexpected attraction toward Gwendolyn.</p><p>The more time they spend together throughout the Newport Season, the harder it is for Gwendolyn to find Walter a wife when she realizes his perfect match might be . . . her.</p><p> This is a wonderful story that shows us the importance of marrying for love, not class. In the 1800's it seems that marriages were like business deals, all for money and status. Gwendolyn shows Walter to reevaluate his life with his children and to realize that love for his family must come first. But can Walter find true love?</p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3L0qteP”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDr2NfhWuP_er0YcCneIBwIHJIyOjhBxCuVh4-_FWQ6ZQwWwNgqG2ORz1lcfnVCyogvQMAmZBzdSO-9WXgWt25_FXPnt9jLU9TvM2LSK8nClxlt3yRcu7oOQHhxUBeMtgijdH8G9ntSTQ1TNTD69RLn9k7nKVSRbtiEGmKVhDYVtWqf8ThXP2UxPpRg/s768/Jen-Turano-768x513%20(1).jpg" style="clear: right; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="768" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDr2NfhWuP_er0YcCneIBwIHJIyOjhBxCuVh4-_FWQ6ZQwWwNgqG2ORz1lcfnVCyogvQMAmZBzdSO-9WXgWt25_FXPnt9jLU9TvM2LSK8nClxlt3yRcu7oOQHhxUBeMtgijdH8G9ntSTQ1TNTD69RLn9k7nKVSRbtiEGmKVhDYVtWqf8ThXP2UxPpRg/s320/Jen-Turano-768x513%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p>Named one of the funniest voices in inspirational romance by <em>Booklist</em>, <strong>Jen Turano</strong> is a <em>USA Today</em> bestselling author, known for penning quirky historical romances set in the Gilded Age. Her books have earned <em>Publishers Weekly</em> and <em>Booklist</em> starred reviews, top picks from <em>Romantic Times</em>, and praise from <em>Library Journal</em>. She’s been a finalist twice for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards and had two of her books listed in the top 100 romances of the past decade from Booklist. She and her family live outside of Denver, Colorado. Readers can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and at jenturano.com.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Jen</span></h1><h3>A Chat with Jen Turano</h3><p><strong>You’re known for writing historical romantic comedies set in the Gilded Age. What made you decide to write in that particular era? </strong></p><p>Funny thing, when I first tried my hand at writing historical, I wrote Regency—think Jane Austen, lots of drama, dukes, and probably a few countesses in serious need of attitude adjustments. One of those books, I believe I titled it <em>A Marriage of Inconvenience</em>, is the book that landed me my first agent. But, as she was shopping that book around, I read this fascinating book about Alva Vanderbilt. There was so much drama involved with the New York Four Hundred during the latter part of the nineteenth century that I threw myself into researching everything I could find about high society. I’ve been writing about that fascinating moment in time ever since.</p><p><strong>Your new series revolves around matchmaking. How did you come up with that idea, and what can we expect? </strong></p><p>I’ve been wanting to do a matchmaker series forever, and that idea reinforced when I watched Season 4 of <em>The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel</em> and there was a prevalent matchmaking thread. However, I didn’t want to do a normal matchmaker story, which is why I decided it would be hilarious to have a heroine accept a paid companion position and then, due to unforeseen circumstances, find herself turned into an assistant matchmaker even though she has absolutely no experience with matchmaking in general and is actually old enough to be considered a confirmed spinster.</p><p><strong>How do you come up with such unusual ideas? </strong></p><p>I think I just view life a little differently. I’ve always been rather weird, so when I think of matchmaking agencies, or lady detectives, or hat makers, I begin thinking up all these outlandish situations and then, just when my heroine or hero thinks that nothing else could go wrong, I throw something else at them. It’s a highly amusing job at times, although I’m certain my characters don’t appreciate my odd sense of humor.</p><p><strong>Do you have a favorite character or book? </strong></p><p>I adore Gertrude Cadwalader from<em> Out of the Ordinary</em>, although that’s not my favorite book. My favorite book is <em>Diamond in the Rough</em> because Poppy Garrison gets herself in some fabulous messes.</p><p><strong>Your characters do seem to find themselves in some interesting mishaps and messes. Do you write these from personal experience? </strong></p><p>You know, I have to admit that a lot of the outlandish situations I write are based on either observations I’ve made over the years or . . . yep, they’ve happened to me or my friends. I’ve definitely led an interesting life, although I do embellish the situations in some instances—creative license and all that.</p><p><strong>How do you come up with such unusual names? </strong></p><p>Contrary to what some may believe, I don’t make up any of my names. I scour old obituaries or shake down my friends who are into researching their ancestors for cool names. That’s how I got Mercy Miner, Temperance Flowerdew, and Lucetta Plum.</p><p><strong>What’s coming up next? </strong></p><p>I just finished up developmental edits for the second book in the Matchmakers series, so now I’ll go back to writing the third and final book in that series. After that? Well, I’m not positive yet. I have two ideas roaming around in my head for the next series I’ll delve into, but I simply don’t know which one I want to write quite yet.</p><p>Thanks so much for having me! 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Love. Read."}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Live. Love. Read.</span></a>, April 22</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Give Away</span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikjZ8lJLRYvhJotLbtNSLtuj-VXbgTk5YQ_ROqbBr9U0d9l26JKjw2FxuBQ1p0FH_d0cge5tE2jODEb4m6etTVABVkMw3hue_TR784cBoNPn5WbeUakz4HoUYrMjq7NqAhPUBKbf75DAFaE175lTKxY3vdS-QkFuzSZ5URYKuqrKE8ULTLRM8KylVStA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikjZ8lJLRYvhJotLbtNSLtuj-VXbgTk5YQ_ROqbBr9U0d9l26JKjw2FxuBQ1p0FH_d0cge5tE2jODEb4m6etTVABVkMw3hue_TR784cBoNPn5WbeUakz4HoUYrMjq7NqAhPUBKbf75DAFaE175lTKxY3vdS-QkFuzSZ5URYKuqrKE8ULTLRM8KylVStA" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p center=""><span style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Jen is giving away the grand prize package of a paperback copy of A Match in the Making and a $15 Amazon gift card!!</span><br /><span style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!</span><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/2549a/a-match-in-the-making-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank"><b>Click Here to Enter</b></a><br /></div><br /><p></p>
<p><br /></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 14.4px;">Miss Gwendolyn Brinley accepted a temporary paid companion position for the Newport summer season, believing it would be a lark to spend the summer in America's most exclusive town. She suddenly finds her summer turning anything but amusing when her employer expects her to take over responsibilities as an assistant matchmaker. Tasked with the daunting prospect of attaining advantageous matches for her clients, Gwendolyn soon finds herself in the employ of Mr. Walter Townsend, the catch of the Season, but a gentleman Gwendolyn finds beyond irritating.</span></p><p><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><span face="Raleway-Regular, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 14.4px;">Walter Townsend is reluctantly in search of a wife for the sake of his unruly motherless children who cannot keep a governess for long. What he wasn't expecting was Miss Brinley, an amateur matchmaker who turns his quest for a new wife into a complete and utter debacle. Constantly besieged by society ladies on a mission to win his affection, Walter must find a way to overcome their inundating attention--and his unexpected attraction toward Gwendolyn.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><span face="Raleway-Regular, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 14.4px;">The more time they spend together throughout the Newport Season, the harder it is for Gwendolyn to find Walter a wife when she realizes his perfect match might be . . . her.</span></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i>My Thoughts: Jen Turano has done it again. The reader is introduced to the character Ms. Gwendolyn Brinley who is not looking for a spouse. In fact, Gwendolyn refuses to marry unless it is for love. Hired as a paid companion who ends up a matchmaker to Newports' upper society. Ms. Brinely has a wonderful easy-going personality that everyone loves, including an unsuspecting Walter Townsend. </i></b></p><p><b><i>Gwendolyn has a way with children, especially unruly children like the Townsend children. </i></b></p><p><b><i>This is a fun story to read, Jen Turano definitely has a way of writing that entertains the reader and brings them into the storyline. This is one book readers will not want to miss out on.</i></b></p><p><b><i>This is a wonderful story that shows us the importance of marrying for love, not class. In the 1800's it seems that marriages were like business deals, all for money and status. Gwendolyn shows Walter to reevaluate his life with his children and to realize that love for his family must come first. But can Walter find true love?</i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: center;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small; text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small; text-align: center;"> 💜💜💜💜</span></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-83677950828526434722022-05-11T09:42:00.002-07:002022-05-11T09:42:55.197-07:0015-Minute Painting: Effortless Watercolor <div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 20px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 20px; position: relative;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLftlECFLmLdIbtLopX25azAgJtsbhdAgpnu0DGYEw21TsFTf4AdTXzkUx_dQNbX8RNQmFba-f3fhiv1nY5h2bZtRds43snAlpN1RV9WJkxH3FCkEzN9R3cE4goplAPY4AwolzkM3Bh5jD6rfGIwGmVmYeQNn2emrnn8Wfkfd_TisT7HL34f3pF-CqXg/s427/painting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLftlECFLmLdIbtLopX25azAgJtsbhdAgpnu0DGYEw21TsFTf4AdTXzkUx_dQNbX8RNQmFba-f3fhiv1nY5h2bZtRds43snAlpN1RV9WJkxH3FCkEzN9R3cE4goplAPY4AwolzkM3Bh5jD6rfGIwGmVmYeQNn2emrnn8Wfkfd_TisT7HL34f3pF-CqXg/s320/painting.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 20px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: times; font-weight: 700;">Learn to create simple, colorful works of art using easy, step-by-step watercolor painting techniques that require minimal time, effort, and only the most basic supplies.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">An ideal "first book" for absolute beginners, </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important; text-align: left;">15-Minute Painting: Effortless Watercolor</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"> uses </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">large brushstrokes</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"> and </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">minimal, colorful palettes</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"> to help budding artists create </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">light, carefree paintings</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"> in practically no time at all. After a quick </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">overview of the basic tools and materials</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">, including papers, brushes, and paints, and a brief introduction to </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">choosing and mixing colors</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">, </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important; text-align: left;">Effortless Watercolor</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"> demonstrates how to use just a few brushstrokes to create lively works of art in a </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">simple, modern style</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">.</span></div></span></div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 20px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />From vibrant </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;">birds</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> and </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;">florals</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> to expressive </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;">landscapes</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> and </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;">still lifes</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">, follow along with these </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;">step-by-step projects</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> to create </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;">quick-and-easy masterpieces</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">—a perfect formula for artists just getting started. </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important;">Effortless Watercolor</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> provides a unique introduction to watercolor painting, from choosing the right brushes and paints to creating inspired works of art using easy painting techniques—</span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;">no experience required</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: times; text-align: left;">Books in the </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: times; font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: left;">15-Minute Series</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: times; text-align: left;"> are perfect primers for beginning artists who want to learn the basics. Designed to be used as artist notebooks, these interactive workbooks include prompts and exercises that allow beginning artists to test out their skills directly inside the book.</span></div></div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 20px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /><i><b>My Thoughts: This is a book packed full of information, well written, easy to follow, and lots of photos! This is a wonderful book for those just starting out in watercolor, or those interested to see what it may entail. With plenty of exercises and demonstrations for techniques and equipment needed, the reader will enjoy and get a lot of information from this book</b></i></span></div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 20px; position: relative;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.</span><b style="color: black; font-style: italic; text-align: center;">”</b></div><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 20px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div class="a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header" style="background-color: white; bottom: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; position: absolute; transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out 0s; width: 482.5px;"><a aria-expanded="true" class="a-declarative" data-a-expander-toggle="{"allowLinkDefault":true, "expand_prompt":"Read more", "collapse_prompt":"Read less"}" data-action="a-expander-toggle" data-csa-c-func-deps="aui-da-a-expander-toggle" data-csa-c-id="s853hr-rhftcy-b12h4y-1bn05b" data-csa-c-type="widget" data-csa-interaction-events="click" role="button" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #007185;"><i class="a-icon a-icon-extender-collapse" style="background-image: url("https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/sash/f9Cwl2OUDVHGXk8.png"); background-position: -94px -293px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 400px 900px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 9px; margin-right: 0.385em; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline; width: 7px;"></i><br /></a></div><div class="a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header" style="background-color: white; bottom: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; position: absolute; transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out 0s; width: 482.5px;"><a aria-expanded="true" class="a-declarative" data-a-expander-toggle="{"allowLinkDefault":true, "expand_prompt":"Read more", "collapse_prompt":"Read less"}" data-action="a-expander-toggle" data-csa-c-func-deps="aui-da-a-expander-toggle" data-csa-c-id="s853hr-rhftcy-b12h4y-1bn05b" data-csa-c-type="widget" data-csa-interaction-events="click" role="button" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #007185;"><i class="a-icon a-icon-extender-collapse" style="background-image: url("https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/sash/f9Cwl2OUDVHGXk8.png"); background-position: -94px -293px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 400px 900px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 9px; margin-right: 0.385em; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline; width: 7px;"></i></a></div>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-64465358967249066192021-10-18T23:30:00.001-07:002021-10-18T23:30:00.188-07:00Tamar: Rediscovering the God Who Redeems Me<p> </p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VBBbt6tNL2U/YUi8VFtwsEI/AAAAAAAAJAA/E_jnQ1bww0EG0YN-6nUzQQsoR7JEwsCIQCNcBGAsYHQ/s271/tamar%2Bcover.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="220" height="271" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VBBbt6tNL2U/YUi8VFtwsEI/AAAAAAAAJAA/E_jnQ1bww0EG0YN-6nUzQQsoR7JEwsCIQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/tamar%2Bcover.webp" width="220" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: times;">If God can choose the Canaanite Tamar to continue the line through which Christ would come, can anything keep Him from weaving your story into His redemptive plan?</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Tamar, daughter-in-law of Judah, is the first woman listed in the lineage of Christ. Mistreated, widowed twice, betrayed, and used as a prostitute... it seems impossible that God could redeem her story, but His plan of redemption was prewritten for all eternity-and nothing can get in His way.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Through this six-week, in-depth Bible study, you will discover that no matter life's twists and turns or your sins and failures, there is a God working </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">behind the seen</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">, redeeming it all for His glory.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>I've posted Shadia's Bible studies on here before <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=shadia+hrichi&crid=3FJSJG4P9C4VX&sprefix=shadia+%2Caps%2C745&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_7">Hagar: Rediscovering the God Who Sees Me (Bible Study) (Behind the Seen: Exploring the Bible's Unsung Heroes)</a></i></b></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Legion-Rediscovering-Rescues-Bible-Study/dp/1684263700/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3FJSJG4P9C4VX&dchild=1&keywords=shadia+hrichi&qid=1632156851&sprefix=shadia+%2Caps%2C745&sr=8-4">Legion: Rediscovering the God Who Rescues Me (Bible Study) (Behind the Scene: Exploring the Bible's Unsung Heroes)</a><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>Once again Hadia has written a study that really makes the reader think and apply the Bible. </i></b></span></span></div><div><b><i>If you are searching for a good Bible study, this is it. Written by the author of <span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Hagar and Legion: Rediscovering the God Who rescues me. </span>the first study in the series Rediscovering the God Who Rescued Me; Shadia Hrichi. This author has an enjoyable way of teaching the Bible. It's informative, and exciting to dig into the Bible with Shadia. The readers will learn so much and enjoy as they learn. </i></b></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tz6TOd8SbCU/YUjBTIusEQI/AAAAAAAAJAQ/OHiPgS_Wv_cP6lhOo_uhn0EfqnWfwnXxgCNcBGAsYHQ/s843/tamar%2Bimage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tz6TOd8SbCU/YUjBTIusEQI/AAAAAAAAJAQ/OHiPgS_Wv_cP6lhOo_uhn0EfqnWfwnXxgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/tamar%2Bimage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i>Hey everyone, I am part of a book launch team for an incredible Bible study, that is being released on October 19! I have read through the first 3 weeks and I love this and recommend it to anyone looking for a new study.<br /><br />I will be posting a full review soon! I have enclosed a link to Shadia's author facebook page.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Shadia.Hrichi.Author.Speaker/?ref=br_rs" target="_blank">Shadia Hrichi Author Face book page</a><br /><br />Today I am sharing a link to a video of author ShadiaHrichi talking about her new book. This is a great study that has encouraged me, and has made me think deeper about Hagar and what God wants and has for us as His children.</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eRA7XrGIvdI/YUjCdGjWYyI/AAAAAAAAJAY/bJUkJcH9rv4tdUZM6ayGs8neSlyTmZ09ACNcBGAsYHQ/s500/safe_image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="500" height="187" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eRA7XrGIvdI/YUjCdGjWYyI/AAAAAAAAJAY/bJUkJcH9rv4tdUZM6ayGs8neSlyTmZ09ACNcBGAsYHQ/w320-h187/safe_image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i><br /><br /><br /></i></b><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Full Review:</span></i></b></h2><b><i><br /></i></b><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>What do you think of when you hear the name Tamar? Who was Tamar? When I was invited to do a book launch on the Bible study of Tamar, I was intrigued. This is one that I really wanted to do. <o:p></o:p></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>We all know that Tamar was the wife of Er, son of Judah, but we need to read the story to find out more about Tamar and why she is the subject of redemption. From this story, we can learn that God redeems us all and it does not matter what choices we have made, good or bad God will redeem us if we ask!</i></b></div><b><i><br />I am so glad that I had the opportunity to review this study. It's an easy 6-week study that can be extended into 12 weeks if so desired. If you are looking for a Bible study I urge you to give this one a try.</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.</span><b style="font-style: italic;">”</b></div>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-8829755955772242502021-08-06T03:30:00.033-07:002021-08-06T03:30:00.220-07:00The Scarlet Pen Celebration Tour<p center=""><br /></p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LP3OfwGD7Yw/YQNYODb4OJI/AAAAAAAAIpM/Vn_ciaR-9OION7UOZLgX0HusfybJnX3IACNcBGAsYHQ/s851/the-scarlet-pen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" height="118" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LP3OfwGD7Yw/YQNYODb4OJI/AAAAAAAAIpM/Vn_ciaR-9OION7UOZLgX0HusfybJnX3IACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/the-scarlet-pen.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gEjHEdqAz-w/YQNYhzU7EzI/AAAAAAAAIpU/-Tyv2Wsdw6Icobln6pP_fVdR7aUcYJijACNcBGAsYHQ/s1024/9781643529295-672x1024.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="672" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gEjHEdqAz-w/YQNYhzU7EzI/AAAAAAAAIpU/-Tyv2Wsdw6Icobln6pP_fVdR7aUcYJijACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/9781643529295-672x1024.jpg" width="210" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>The Scarlet Pen</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Jennifer Uhlarik</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Historical Suspense</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> July 2021</p><p> </p><p><strong>Engaged to a Monster</strong></p><p><em>Book 12 in the True Colors series—Fiction Based on Strange-But True History</em></p><p>Enjoy a tale of true but forgotten history of a 19th century serial killer whose silver-tongued ways almost trap a young woman into a nightmarish marriage.</p><p>In 1876, Emma Draycott is charmed into a quick engagement with childhood friend Stephen Dee Richards after reconnecting with him at a church event in Mount Pleasant, Ohio. But within the week, Stephen leaves to “make his fame and fortune.” The heartbroken Emma gives him a special pen to write to her, and he does with tales of grand adventures. Secret Service agent Clay Timmons arrives in Mount Pleasant to track purchases made with fake currency. Every trail leads back to Stephen—and therefore, Emma. Can he convince the naive woman she is engaged to a charlatan who is being linked a string of deaths in Nebraska?</p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: I have thoroughly enjoyed all the books in this series. This book takes us to Ohio and the wild west of Nebraska and Iowa, where a young woman is deceived by her fiancee. Wonderfully written, this book grabs the reader's attention until the very end. This book is based on true facts. This is what makes the stories so interesting is the fact that they are based on true crimes. It is hard to fathom sometimes how these crimes could possibly have been committed. If you like mystery and true crime books this is a must-read. A crime of counterfeit and murders will certainly entertain.</i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3gAjp8d”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ZSF_wgSevs/YQNYtvK2FSI/AAAAAAAAIpY/FdpCI_wlBUU7GjlHjcQeSKrUmNObWLN6ACNcBGAsYHQ/s450/JenniferUhlarik.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ZSF_wgSevs/YQNYtvK2FSI/AAAAAAAAIpY/FdpCI_wlBUU7GjlHjcQeSKrUmNObWLN6ACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/JenniferUhlarik.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Jennifer Uhlarik discovered the western genre as a preteen, when she swiped the only “horse” book she found on her older brother’s bookshelf. A new love was born. Across the next ten years, she devoured Louis L’Amour westerns and fell in love with the genre. In college at the University of Tampa, she began penning her own story of the Old West. Armed with a BA in writing, she has won five writing competitions and was a finalist in two others. In addition to writing, she has held jobs as a private business owner, a schoolteacher, a marketing director, and her favorite—a full-time homemaker. Jennifer is active in American Christian Fiction Writers and is a lifetime member of the Florida Writers Association. She lives near Tampa, Florida, with her husband, teenage son, and four fur children.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Jennifer</span></h1><p>Hello, Readers! For all who might never have read one of my stories or come across me, it’s great to meet you! I’m a wife, a mom, a (young!) grandma, and an author—among many other things. My author tagline is “Where Grit Meets Grace.” If you’re familiar with my writing at all, you’ll know that most of my stories at least touch on a bit of the difficult side of life. Death, abandonment, war, addiction, or who knows what else you might find. <em>The Scarlet Pen</em> is no different.</p><p> </p><p>Given that this novel is the final installment in Barbour’s <em>True Colors</em> series, the story revolves around a true crime from history—in this case, the murders of serial killer Stephen Dee Richards—AKA the Nebraska Fiend. Anytime you’re dealing with someone so depraved as he, you’ll find plenty of “grit” to write about. But that’s only half of my tagline. Remember, it’s “Where Grit <em>Meets Grace.</em>”</p><p> </p><p>While I love a story that delves into difficult topics and, in some cases, pushes the characters right to the edge of what they can handle, I also love a truly redemptive story. When I was asked to write for this series, the ideas that drew me the most were the ones that had something redeeming in the actual history. There were plenty of interesting historical killers I could’ve chosen where I could have manufactured a positive, even happy ending through the fictional characters in the book. In the case of Stephen Dee Richards, there was no manufacturing needed. The “grace” part was already written. The end of Stephen’s story is precisely why I chose to write about him. I hope you’ll find it as though-provoking and compelling as I did. 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cheriswalwell.com/author/cheriswalwell/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Spoken from the Heart "}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Spoken from the Heart</span></a>, August 11</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n5-F9DRW4Gs/YQNbHdVDPyI/AAAAAAAAIpk/CPEt8YHjGjkoF7DwQCkShdBOT3BjejqXACNcBGAsYHQ/s940/scarlet%2Bpen%2Bgiveaway.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n5-F9DRW4Gs/YQNbHdVDPyI/AAAAAAAAIpk/CPEt8YHjGjkoF7DwQCkShdBOT3BjejqXACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/scarlet%2Bpen%2Bgiveaway.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="">To celebrate her tour, Jennifer is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of The Scarlet Pen!!</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/110e0/the-scarlet-pen-celebration-tour-giveaway Tour Reminders" target="_blank"><b>Click Here to Enter!</b></a><br /></p><p center=""><br /></p><p center="">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</p><p center=""><br /></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-14192926134553806592021-06-03T04:36:00.001-07:002021-06-03T04:36:26.405-07:00The Silver Shadow Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TylwNRNNQak/YH3H0LACzRI/AAAAAAAAIBw/7lMx29IlG8MGtJUfgwPDZcDVY-IDeppqACNcBGAsYHQ/s851/the-silver-shadow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TylwNRNNQak/YH3H0LACzRI/AAAAAAAAIBw/7lMx29IlG8MGtJUfgwPDZcDVY-IDeppqACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/the-silver-shadow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h1><span underline="">About the Book</span></h1><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>The Silver Shadow</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Liz Tolsma</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Historical/Suspense</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> May 2021</p><p> </p><p><strong>A Shadowy Figure Is Intent on Harming Denver’s Women</strong></p><p><em>Book 11 in the True Colors series—Fiction Based on Strange-But True History</em></p><p>Denver of 1900 is still a dangerous place to be following the silver crash of 1893. And of out of the dark comes a shadow intent on harming wom</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Evkw5Xm-dAQ/YH3H-zQ1W4I/AAAAAAAAIB0/bRNARloOUk0-ySpRW7l-YKyFSqvOSp4uACNcBGAsYHQ/s1024/9781643528342-672x1024.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="672" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Evkw5Xm-dAQ/YH3H-zQ1W4I/AAAAAAAAIB0/bRNARloOUk0-ySpRW7l-YKyFSqvOSp4uACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/9781643528342-672x1024.jpg" /></a></div><br />en. Ambitious young Denver newspaper reporter Polly Blythe is searching for the big story that’s going to launch her career. On Friday evening, August 24, 1900, she gets her break when two women are cracked over the head within a two-minute walk of each other. But policeman Edwin Timmer thwarts Polly’s ideas of a serial criminal. . .until the shadowy figure strikes again. Will the reporter and the policeman team up to find the culprit before he strikes too close for comfort?<p></p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: The True color series never disappoints, and author Liz Tolma delivers a suspenseful story. This is a true historical mystery that contains some fictional characters. The main character Polly Blythe is determined to make her own way in life. She has a winning personality that everyone likes. Readers who like mysteries will certainly enjoy the twists and turns of this one, as the author keeps the reader trying to guess what will happen next.</i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3cZHDrI”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UbjgVr9w45w/YH3IlGQDkNI/AAAAAAAAICA/Xym3kyQWvogepgUhRwii_m-0GP_wUrp1QCNcBGAsYHQ/s1024/LizTolsma-682x1024.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="682" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UbjgVr9w45w/YH3IlGQDkNI/AAAAAAAAICA/Xym3kyQWvogepgUhRwii_m-0GP_wUrp1QCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/LizTolsma-682x1024.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Liz Tolsma is the author of several WWII novels, romantic suspense novels, prairie romance novellas, and an Amish romance. She is a popular speaker and an editor and resides next to a Wisconsin farm field with her husband and their youngest daughter. Her son is a US Marine, and her oldest daughter is a college student. Liz enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and camping. Please visit her website at www.liztolsma.com and follow her on Facebook, Twitter (@LizTolsma), Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. She is also the host of the Christian Historical Fiction Talk podcast.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Liz</span></h1><p>One of the most popular questions I’ve gotten from many readers of the True Colors Crime series is how do I come up with the ideas for the books? For the first two, Becky Germany, acquisitions editor at Barbour Publishing, had the ideas. That made my life easy. I just had to fictionalize it, and I had a book. But when I was putting together the proposals for <em>The Gold Digger </em>and <em>The Silver Shadow, </em>it was up to me to find the true crimes I wanted to use.</p><p> </p><p>I went online and scoured historical crime blogs and books for ideas. I wanted crimes that I could work easily with, that made for compelling stories. As I was doing this, my husband and two daughters and I were driving home from Georgia. We were somewhere in Indiana. Don’t ask me why I remember this when I can’t remember what I had for dinner last night, but I do.</p><p> </p><p>And then on Google Books, I discovered a book about crimes the world had forgotten. The first one in there sounded so good. Not too grisly, something that no one would be able to guess the culprit very easily. It was perfect. Imagine my excitement when Becky told me they would be publishing <em>The Silver Shadow.</em></p><p> </p><p>Then I sat down to research it more. And I could hardly find anything! What? Where was all the information on this? There had to be more. That chapter in the one book couldn’t be all there was. He had to get his information from somewhere.</p><p> </p><p>Eventually I did come across some articles from various Colorado newspapers with a few details. Not many at all. None from any of the Denver papers, even though that’s where the crimes were committed.</p><p> </p><p>In the end, that’s all the information I discovered. In a way, it was freeing. I could write whatever I wanted, and no one would be the wiser. Even if they did some research and some digging, there wasn’t much to find. I was able to take the facts that I did have, combine that with what I found out about Denver in 1900, and put it together in a story. 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://daysongreflections.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Daysong Reflections"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Daysong Reflections</span></a>, June 7</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kPRloQ2s04w/YH3IxiaDTOI/AAAAAAAAICE/kHuVZnJLJ10NFdN_2nRH6DjO2J6VntADgCNcBGAsYHQ/s940/silver%2Bshadow%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kPRloQ2s04w/YH3IxiaDTOI/AAAAAAAAICE/kHuVZnJLJ10NFdN_2nRH6DjO2J6VntADgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/silver%2Bshadow%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Liz is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">and copy of The Silver Shadow!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10c96/the-silver-shadow-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-14015791846603259012021-05-31T05:30:00.001-07:002021-05-31T05:30:00.166-07:00Lainey of the Door Islands Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wjn0WiDdbwE/YH3K7vRX1kI/AAAAAAAAICM/DPkP48JHdGsexbNG0c075JJocuwrA6iTwCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/Lainey-of-the-Door-Islands.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wjn0WiDdbwE/YH3K7vRX1kI/AAAAAAAAICM/DPkP48JHdGsexbNG0c075JJocuwrA6iTwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Lainey-of-the-Door-Islands.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KfnQDoNBrps/YH3LDDeV1RI/AAAAAAAAICQ/7JUVu-CcNe4TDe7jisnTe1GbjsbrTGK0ACNcBGAsYHQ/s656/official-Lainey-cover.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="434" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KfnQDoNBrps/YH3LDDeV1RI/AAAAAAAAICQ/7JUVu-CcNe4TDe7jisnTe1GbjsbrTGK0ACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/official-Lainey-cover.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Lainey of the Door Islands</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Judy Ducharme</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Historical Fiction and Young Adult Fiction</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> July 24, 2020</p><p> </p><p>Walk with Lainey into the world of Door County and its islands in the late 1800s, a time of shipwrecks, lighthouses, and strong individuals who never gave up. Lainey becomes one of those rugged individuals as she faces tragedy and hardship. Her aunt and uncle, the lighthouse keepers on tiny Pilot Island, demonstrate the toughness needed to survive, but Lainey takes it a step further with her spunk and grace and becomes a shining light to all those around her. With humor, faith, close friendships and the young man who interferes with her ability to function, <b><u>Lainey of the Door Islands</u></b> will capture your heart, and she’ll inspire you to know that no matter what happens, God has a plan to prosper and not to harm.</p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: This story will capture your heart, based at the turn of the century when ships depended on lighthouses, this story will intrigue all who read it. Lighthouses were so important and were used to guide the ships. Today there are very few if any working lighthouses. It was interesting to look into the lives of the lighthouse keepers to see what their day-to-day living was like. Add in the storyline of the characters and you have a wonderful story. The important thing to take away from this novel is that God is there for you no matter what happens. We must learn to depend on Him for everything, through the good times and in the tragic moments of our lives. Readers will truly enjoy this novel. </i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3dGWnuI”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sdnKBvX6YSU/YH3LZjKHA8I/AAAAAAAAICc/CE_vjlRuWaU9E6oS3Z9n-Jw9_58JUS7hwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1024/CK4A9886-683x1024.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sdnKBvX6YSU/YH3LZjKHA8I/AAAAAAAAICc/CE_vjlRuWaU9E6oS3Z9n-Jw9_58JUS7hwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/CK4A9886-683x1024.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Judy DuCharme grew up with Lake Huron next to her back yard and has always loved the water. She, her husband, daughter, and son moved to Door County in 1984. After teaching 5th Grade at Gibraltar School for 22 years, Judy followed the calling that tugged at her all her life to write. Lainey of the Door Islands is her 7th published book and she is the recipient of numerous awards. She also writes for Guideposts Magazine. If you visit Door County, you may find her hiking in the woods, jet skiing on the bay, worshipping at her church, teaching a Bible study, cheering for the Green Bay Packers, playing with her amazing grandson, or sitting outside enjoying the beauty around her.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Judy</span></h1><p>Door County, where I live, is the destination of 3 million people in the summer and fall. Lainey of the Door Islands, my seventh published book, is the culmination of my desire to write a book about this wonderful area where I live. Tourists and residents alike love all things Door County, past and present. One day as I traveled on the ferry between Washington Island and the mainland of Door County and gazed out at tiny Pilot Island, I said again to myself, ‘I need to write a book about Door County’. I don’t recall if it was that day, the next, or two days later, but the story dropped into my spirit. I sat down at my computer and wrote well into the second chapter in one sitting. 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://debs-bookreview.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"Arial"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"deb's Book Review"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">deb’s Book Review</span></a>, June 4</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pausefortales.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Pause for Tales"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pause for Tales</span></a>, June 4</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_60nnVOZH0/YH3Lniv_n6I/AAAAAAAAICg/rpWiOilHiJIbqmCUQDcF9XV9dp-S9x6QgCNcBGAsYHQ/s940/lainey%2Bgiveawat.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_60nnVOZH0/YH3Lniv_n6I/AAAAAAAAICg/rpWiOilHiJIbqmCUQDcF9XV9dp-S9x6QgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/lainey%2Bgiveawat.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Judy is giving away the grand prize package of a copy of the book and a $25 Amazon gift card!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: 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="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10c92/lainey-of-the-door-islands-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-63687160971703208052021-05-21T05:30:00.024-07:002021-05-21T05:30:00.167-07:00The Elnora Monet Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8Ox9m5ancs/YGfF2ANbp-I/AAAAAAAAH_k/_slUbZ9gvyw-sIXmqU_i6_ucGUFzB2SagCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/The-Elnora-Monet.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8Ox9m5ancs/YGfF2ANbp-I/AAAAAAAAH_k/_slUbZ9gvyw-sIXmqU_i6_ucGUFzB2SagCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/The-Elnora-Monet.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IaUlnTTGKu4/YGfF8SYnhsI/AAAAAAAAH_o/offB_e5CH0kyoPuS0UilhDaiHXDSNkjKACNcBGAsYHQ/s500/The-Elnora-Monet-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="324" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IaUlnTTGKu4/YGfF8SYnhsI/AAAAAAAAH_o/offB_e5CH0kyoPuS0UilhDaiHXDSNkjKACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/The-Elnora-Monet-1.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>The Elnora Monet</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Rachel Skatvold</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Contemporary Romance</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> April 27, 2021</p><p><b><em>Islanders call him the Elnora Monet.</em></b></p><p>Is that island speak for “pompous, arrogant jerk?”</p><p>When Carly Mulligan volunteered to make house calls on Elnora, she never imagined treating the richest cat on the islands. What other feline has his own <em>wing</em> in a mansion like the Belshaw Estate?</p><p>After a wrong turn in the mansion, Carly stumbles across a secret room—one filled with incredible paintings. Perhaps there’s something more to the man than she first thought.</p><p>Most people envy Jean-Luc Belshaw’s position. The heir to a lucrative business and family fortune, he should have everything he could dream of.</p><p>But Luc dreams of days past. Days when he traveled the world with his wife and painted the breathings of his soul disappeared with Angeline’s passing. Faith and inspiration gone, he wonders if returning to France to take his place in his father’s business is the right thing to do.</p><p>Carly has a few relational demons of her own, and she’s reluctant to trust him, but Luc’s paintings draw her in even as his story touches a long-empty place in her heart.</p><p><b><em>Only God can transform two broken pasts into a work of art.</em></b></p><p><em>The Elnora Monet</em> continues the Elnora Island romances of the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.<br /><b>The Independence Islands Series:</b> beach reads aren’t just for summer anymore</p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: Another great island read. This is a wonderful story that shows us not to go on first impressions, good reasons why we should not judge a book by its cover. This is a story about getting to know people and learning why they act the way they do. This is a story about following our dreams and doing what we love. Readers will certainly enjoy the story of Carly Mulligan in this Independence Island Series book. Well worth the read.</i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3cOtUCW”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hDtBlrfE_go/YGfGETJFSKI/AAAAAAAAH_s/Ct0wVYqjez40AUzIuGehd6eb-lez337dgCNcBGAsYHQ/s230/rachel.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="230" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hDtBlrfE_go/YGfGETJFSKI/AAAAAAAAH_s/Ct0wVYqjez40AUzIuGehd6eb-lez337dgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/rachel.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Rachel Skatvold</strong> is a Christian author and stay-at-home mom from the Midwest. She enjoys writing inspirational romance and encouraging blogs. Rachel completed her first series, the Riley Family Legacy Novellas in 2014 and is now working on the Hart Ranch Series, set in the Montana wilderness and the Ladies of Ardena Series, set in medieval times. She is also a contributing author in the Whispers in Wyoming and Brides of Pelican Rapids Series. Other than writing, some of her hobbies include singing, reading and camping in the great outdoors with her husband and two young sons. You can find more information about Rachel and her books on her website: www.rachelskatvold.com.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Rachel</span></h1><p>Thank you for helping celebrate the release of <strong><em>The Elnora Monet</em></strong> by following this Celebration Tour hosted by Celebrate Lit. I hope you enjoy learning a little more about the characters and what inspired the story. Please follow the other stops on this tour and don’t forget to enter in the giveaway. Thank you!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIXDmkhDzog/YGfG_jretiI/AAAAAAAAIAA/RZDakW0MTPcfcZYxejB9VPNZEMGPlnLXwCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/Picture1-300x252.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIXDmkhDzog/YGfG_jretiI/AAAAAAAAIAA/RZDakW0MTPcfcZYxejB9VPNZEMGPlnLXwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Picture1-300x252.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>It has been a wonderful experience working with the talented authors and editors in the Independence Islands Series. Each of these stories has a heartwarming message of faith and the characters always teach me something new. Ever since writing Kendall Mulligan’s story in Her Merriweather Hero, I’ve been excited to share her free-spirited younger sister’s story.</p><p>Carly had many struggles in the first book, questioning what purpose God had for her life. This time around, her feet are more grounded, but she still has some growing to do when it comes to faith. Carly has been a fun character to write about because of her witty extroverted personality and some of the humorous predicaments she ends up in…one of them including getting caught snooping around a billionaire’s mansion.</p><p>While not outspoken as Carly, I can relate to the character’s search for direction. Sometimes it is difficult learning to trust, especially during troubling times, but we can rely on God’s promises. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; don’t rely on your own intelligence. Know him in all your paths, and he will keep your ways straight.” This verse means so much to me because I know even when I can’t understand something, He is behind the scenes guiding me in the right direction. For Carly, it leads in a direction she never expects, but it is worth it in the end.</p><p>Certain parts of the story were inspired by my mom. If you have read Her Merriweather Hero, you know the Mulligan sisters are originally from New England, close to where my mom grew up. I love hearing about her memories of spending time at Nantasket Beach, drinking orange pop, and putting chips in her sandwich so they wouldn’t blow away. Even though I grew up in the Midwest, I still put chips in my own sandwich because of watching her do the same thing and her fridge is always stocked with orange pop to this day. Little bits of my mom’s childhood are weaved into this story, making it close to my heart.</p><p>I hope you have enjoyed learning a little more about characters and story behind The Elnora Monet. Now continue reading for a summary of the book and giveaway. 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.simpleharvestreads.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;">Simple Harvest Reads</a>, May 23 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7jwHYrWE6QU/YGfGPyNabdI/AAAAAAAAH_0/uLolBQEgDwcFazWojpiOJu7yxxPT0SiHgCNcBGAsYHQ/s940/elnora%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7jwHYrWE6QU/YGfGPyNabdI/AAAAAAAAH_0/uLolBQEgDwcFazWojpiOJu7yxxPT0SiHgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/elnora%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Rachel is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"> and a copy of the book!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"> <b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10bb3/the-elnora-monet-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-73294156602200161522021-05-17T17:40:00.001-07:002021-05-17T17:40:23.915-07:00At Lighthouse Point Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z_TCNWchGEc/YGfEKPSD78I/AAAAAAAAH_E/N9Ob3CA6zYYEq4Vb1XJCh9i3Ryewp73qACNcBGAsYHQ/s851/lighthouse-point.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z_TCNWchGEc/YGfEKPSD78I/AAAAAAAAH_E/N9Ob3CA6zYYEq4Vb1XJCh9i3Ryewp73qACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/lighthouse-point.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-au4Vgt0WbqY/YGfESOy6lRI/AAAAAAAAH_I/wblTaMz7sN8P0M5rZmIUevxHtZg7dOKhgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/at-lighthouse.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="208" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-au4Vgt0WbqY/YGfESOy6lRI/AAAAAAAAH_I/wblTaMz7sN8P0M5rZmIUevxHtZg7dOKhgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/at-lighthouse.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>At Lighthouse Point</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Suzanne Woods Fisher</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Contemporary Romance</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> May 4, 2021</p><p>Blaine Grayson returns to Three Sisters Island with a grand plan–to take Camp Kicking Moose to the next level. Her dream starts to unravel when she discovers Moose Manor’s kitchen has been badly remodeled by her sister, Cam, who doesn’t know how to cook. Added to that blow is the cold shoulder given by her best friend, Artie Lotosky, now a doctor to the unbridged Maine islands.</p><p>As old wounds are opened, Blaine starts to wonder if she made a mistake by coming home. Little by little, she must let go of one dream to discover a new one, opening her heart to a purpose and a future she had never imagined.</p><p><b><i>My Thoughts: Suzanne woods Fisher can really write a great story. This is a continuation of the Thre Sisters Island series. Wonderfully written, it draws the reader in and is hard to put down. This is a story of finding who you are and what your calling is; about going after your dreams. It's about forgiveness, and family. I enjoyed the story and found the characters to be very true to life, the things they went through, and how they dealt with the situations. This was a truly wonderful story. Even though this is the third book in the series, this novel can stand alone. This is one novel that you do not want to miss out on.</i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/390LWk7″">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qU-gRHhV1mA/YGfEbfPqu1I/AAAAAAAAH_Q/itmcp5NwaXwwDSZ3O1FtDnM6m2yyVEYzgCNcBGAsYHQ/s150/suzanne.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="150" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qU-gRHhV1mA/YGfEbfPqu1I/AAAAAAAAH_Q/itmcp5NwaXwwDSZ3O1FtDnM6m2yyVEYzgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/suzanne.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Award winning author Suzanne Woods Fisher writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected. With more than one million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the bestselling author of more than 30 works, ranging from novels to non-fiction books to children’s books. Currently, she lives with her very big family in the East Bay.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Suzanne</span></h1><p><strong>10 Curious Facts about Lighthouses</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>People love lighthouses. There’s just something special about those sturdy sentinels with their beacons of light, patiently sweeping the water, their mournful and haunting wail of a foghorn. Longfollow’s poem, <em>The Lighthouse</em>, written in 1850, captured the allure so well:</p><p> </p><p>And as the evening darkens, lo! how bright,<br />Through the deep purple of the twilight air,<br />Beams forth the sudden radiance of its light,<br />With strange, unearthly splendor in the glare!</p><p> </p><p>“Unearthly splendor.” Wow, doesn’t that hit the nail on the head? A lighthouse, to me, represents a spiritual truth: Someone’s watching out for us, looking out for the dangers ahead, and always glad to welcome us home.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Here are 10 facts about lighthouses that you might not know:</p><p> </p><ul><li>THE FIRST KNOWN LIGHTHOUSE was Egypt’s Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt, built in the third century B.C. The lighthouse was made from a fire on a platform to warn sailors of the port’s entrance. This lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>THE OLDEST EXISTING LIGHTHOUSE IN THE WORLD is considered to be La Coruna in Spain that dates from ca. 20 B.C. A Roman lighthouse is located on the Cliffs of Dover in the UK that was constructed in 40 A.D.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>THE UNITED STATES IS HOME to more lighthouses than any other country.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>THE FIRST LIGHTHOUSE IN AMERICA was at Boston on Little Brewster Island (1716). The first keeper was George Worthylake who, sadly, was drowned, along with his wife and daughter, when returning to the island in 1718.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>THE TALLEST LIGHTHOUSE is on Cape Hatteras, NC. Built in 1872, it reached 196 feet tall.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>THE FIRST WEST COAST LIGHTHOUSE was built on Alcatraz Island in 1854.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>DAYMARKS are the painted colors and patterns (diamonds, spirals and stripes) on lighthouse towers to distinguish them from each other.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>LIGHTHOUSE KEEPING was one of the first U.S. government jobs available to women, as far back as the 19th century. Most obtained their position when their husband died or became incapacitated.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>THE RANGE OF THE LIGHTHOUSE LIGHT produces a light seen 25 miles at sea.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>ABOUT 700 LIGHTHOUSES are still in active use in the United States.</li></ul><p> </p><p>As I wrote the third book in the ‘Three Sisters island’ series, I just had to give that little charred lighthouse its day in the sun. It had patiently played a role in the first two books, waiting for its turn on center stage. Not only did its setting provide a very unexpected “WHAT? How did <em>that </em>happen?” conclusion to the series, it even stole the headline! The undisputed title: <em>At Lighthouse Point. </em></p><p> </p><p>Do you have a favorite lighthouse? If so, please add your picture in the comments below. Don’t forget to include its location.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for reading! 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://remembrancy.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Remembrancy"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Remembrancy</span></a>, May 24</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zs785xmVXEs/YGfEnHRru0I/AAAAAAAAH_Y/1mnJhZk9hEYolpDw_BZTwF1xlmsvL5uWgCNcBGAsYHQ/s285/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="285" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zs785xmVXEs/YGfEnHRru0I/AAAAAAAAH_Y/1mnJhZk9hEYolpDw_BZTwF1xlmsvL5uWgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Suzanne is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b> <a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10bb6/at-lighthouse-point-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-28153407664988593552021-05-13T05:30:00.021-07:002021-05-13T05:30:00.182-07:00Suddenly Forever Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RM7Ew1gKvWk/YFyz5PmJy2I/AAAAAAAAH9o/B-QT8I1flh4zwprrh2k8jI_jfi5KK5sTACNcBGAsYHQ/s851/Suddenly-Forever.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RM7Ew1gKvWk/YFyz5PmJy2I/AAAAAAAAH9o/B-QT8I1flh4zwprrh2k8jI_jfi5KK5sTACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Suddenly-Forever.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OqFWVn3SIkY/YFy0YTMNYgI/AAAAAAAAH9w/klWgj0ayHlUuuyAsECmY1zek0dxvBrVlQCNcBGAsYHQ/s500/SuddenlyForever_TeresaTysinger.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="313" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OqFWVn3SIkY/YFy0YTMNYgI/AAAAAAAAH9w/klWgj0ayHlUuuyAsECmY1zek0dxvBrVlQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/SuddenlyForever_TeresaTysinger.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Suddenly Forever</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Teresa Tysinger</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Contemporary Romance</p><p><strong>Release date: </strong>October 6, 2020</p><p><em>On the outskirts of Laurel Cove, North Carolina sits a quiet lake tucked into gentle mountains carpeted with the brilliant colors of autumn. Grief binds the lake’s only residents into an unlikely family, where old and new love build a bridge between loss and hope.</em></p><p>For years, best-selling author Cora Bradford has worked tirelessly to tread the unrelenting waves of grief in solitude. That is until a new neighbor moves in down the road and threatens to disrupt what she’s carefully preserved of the life she once knew. Will God ever answer her prayer for peace and calmer waters?</p><p>Following a scandal, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Luke Bassett escapes to the one place in the world he’s ever experienced peace—his mother’s cabin on the lake where he spent childhood summers. But the memory of her and the mistakes he made are hardly peaceful. To make matters worse, he gets off to a rocky start with his bitter, but breathtakingly beautiful, neighbor. Was running away from the life he’s always known the biggest mistake of all, or the beginning of something he never knew he wanted?</p><p>Spunky, opinionated, and recently widowed Ina McLean is alone for the first time in over ninety years. When Cora and Luke come together to care for their only other neighbor, Ina’s belief in God’s goodness through life’s ups and downs works to restore their hope in learning to live—and love—again.</p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: This is a story that the reader will not be able to put down. This is a story that has many twists and turns that keeps the reader wondering what is next? This is a story of letting go of the past, learning that it is ok to go on with life after losing someone. The characters in this story are ones the reader will fall in love with. This is a story of love, falling in love, and loving people for who they are no matter what they may be going through. It is about being family and standing strong for each other. Is it possible to find love twice? Is Cora Bradford willing to let go of her grief to find out? This is such a wonderful read; well written and the storyline flows so that the reader never gets bored. I look forward to reading more from this author.</i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3eGYJff”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-syiZd37blU4/YFy0kIBv2iI/AAAAAAAAH90/8P-r3Nu5Sk4HL3CFZDuQ-YZbfJF6xNeGwCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/TeresaTysinger_Headshot-300x300.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-syiZd37blU4/YFy0kIBv2iI/AAAAAAAAH90/8P-r3Nu5Sk4HL3CFZDuQ-YZbfJF6xNeGwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/TeresaTysinger_Headshot-300x300.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Teresa Tysinger is an author of Southern Contemporary Romance inspired by grace. She writes on the fringes of being a wife, mom, and full-time communications and public relations professional. Teresa is a member of ACFW, the Association for Women in Communications, and the Religion Communicators Council. She loves coffee, traveling, and prides herself in knowing and loving almost every genre of music. Born in Hawaii, raised in Florida, and educated in North Carolina, she now resides in Texas with her husband, daughter, and dog.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Teresa</span></h1><p>Hi Readers!</p><p>As an author, I love each of my stories. There’s no denying, though, that <em>Suddenly Forever</em> holds a special place in my heart. I think it always will. The second in my Laurel Cove Romance Series, Cora and Luke’s story came together differently than any other I’ve written.</p><p>Most often, a new story of mine begins with a simple notion or seed of an idea. I brainstorm and fit pieces together until a more complete idea begins to take shape. The process usually takes weeks and sometimes months. <em>Suddenly Forever </em>was completely different! One night I could not fall asleep. I tossed and turned for what seemed like hours. Characters’ faces sprang to mind like snapshots. Their personalities, fears, and desires sort of just clicked into place. Scenes played out from start to finish. The “noise” of this waking dream was so vivid that I eventually reached for my phone on my nightstand and punch out the ideas in my Notes app.</p><p>By the time I finally fell asleep that night, the entire story was clear in my mind. The next day, I sat down and began drafting Cora and Luke’s story. It was the fastest first draft I’ve ever written! The story just poured out of me. By the time I finished just over a month later, I felt as though I’d ran a sprint, getting the scenes down as fast as they’d come to me so I could get to the next. It was exhilarating and exhausting and super rewarding.</p><p>More than once, I wondered why this story had come to me so quickly and clearly compared to others. After some reflection and prayer, I believe it’s because this story isn’t mine at all. It’s God’s. I’ve always approached my writing with a prayerful heart that God would meet me on the pages and fill it in with His truths so readers might see Him. But this felt different. This felt as though God simply needed someone with fingers to type.</p><p>And so, my prayer as you read <em>Suddenly Forever</em> is that God’s messages come through loud and clear. To the reader who, like Cora, grieves a lost loved one, may you see God’s healing hand and feel His peace. To the reader who may one day encounter someone grieving, may you see the lessons of patience and compassion cultivated in Luke. May you all be reminded of God’s ever-present love for you!</p><p>I hope you’ll join me this summer as I invite you again to visit Laurel Cove. The third book in the Laurel Cove Romance Series, <em>Someone Found</em>, releases in May! 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://proverb31titus2godlybookreviews.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Godly Book Reviews"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Godly Book Reviews</span></a>, May 13</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dXNJIrZkKlA/YFy0wvoHpsI/AAAAAAAAH98/-6aoMsEtDfMnOkvzD0zD-aVl3gx29C97gCNcBGAsYHQ/s940/suddenly%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dXNJIrZkKlA/YFy0wvoHpsI/AAAAAAAAH98/-6aoMsEtDfMnOkvzD0zD-aVl3gx29C97gCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/suddenly%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her, Teresa is giving away the grand prize package of a Zippered Book Sleeve (8×10), a “Library” Candle (4 oz), a Suddenly Forever Book Quote Card (4×6), and a $10 Amazon Gift Card!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10b5f/suddenly-forever-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">I<span style="font-size: x-small;"> received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-14288688572633318142021-05-09T13:27:00.001-07:002021-05-09T13:27:58.932-07:00Room's of a Mother's Heart Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qGxpGrz_doU/YFfTSu5r_6I/AAAAAAAAH9E/bKZuPZhwQ4IVHOCbOcv78ggO5UKVbzsjQCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/Rooms-of-a-Mothers-Heart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qGxpGrz_doU/YFfTSu5r_6I/AAAAAAAAH9E/bKZuPZhwQ4IVHOCbOcv78ggO5UKVbzsjQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Rooms-of-a-Mothers-Heart.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hv4puIrdq6k/YFfTZg-wdAI/AAAAAAAAH9I/clQfcElUd28mWAOVSkJoqaqwiIoxljHugCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/9781641236560-200x300.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hv4puIrdq6k/YFfTZg-wdAI/AAAAAAAAH9I/clQfcElUd28mWAOVSkJoqaqwiIoxljHugCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/9781641236560-200x300.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Rooms of a Mother’s Heart</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Dr. Carol McLeod</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Living</p><p><strong>Release date: </strong>April 20, 2021</p><p>For thousands of years and in a myriad of cultures, women have forged identity, unconditional love, and vast purpose in the calling of motherhood. From Eve to Sarah, from Ruth to Mary, the Scriptures are filled with the accounts of the heart of a mother who was given a divine opportunity to raise the next generation for the purposes and call of the Father.</p><p>Inside the soul of every mother lies a heart that becomes a repository of sweet memories, hard lessons, glorious victories, ordinary days, glaring failures, and God’s grace over the years of mothering. The heart of a mother becomes home to jokes around the dinner table, holiday traditions, the tears of childhood, and the love that only a mother knows. And this tender heart that has given birth to the future of mankind or has lovingly adopted the seeds of the next generation also develops rooms of unsurpassed greatness and quiet strength. These are the <em>Rooms of a Mother’s Heart</em>.</p><p>With her characteristic charm, joy, and biblical teaching that she shares like a good friend over a cup of coffee, Carol McLeod examines what it means to be a mother and offers tender encouragement to all women who accept that calling.</p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: Motherhood isn't easy, from the first cry to the empty nest. Carol McLeod has written a book to help guide new and young mothers. This book will be a wonderful help to all mothers. There is much wisdom coming from Carol, and I am a firm believer in older women teaching younger women, this book is just that. As an older mother approaching the empty nest, I found a lot of wisdom in this book. I did enjoy the scriptural encouragement and I know that mothers will benefit from this book. This would be a wonderful addition to a gift for a baby shower or any mother who needs some encouragement.</i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/38JxnRP”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1 400=""><span underline=""> About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P3GutFg3IZk/YFfThkoQuCI/AAAAAAAAH9M/2Hb4c25nikYaf1taFCwRRD9_D3cw7IqPgCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/McLeod_Carol2-200x300.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P3GutFg3IZk/YFfThkoQuCI/AAAAAAAAH9M/2Hb4c25nikYaf1taFCwRRD9_D3cw7IqPgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/McLeod_Carol2-200x300.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The president and CEO of Carol McLeod Ministries, Carol McLeod is a popular speaker at women’s conferences and retreats. She is the author of a dozen books, including <em>Vibrant: Developing a Deep and Abiding Joy for All Seasons</em>, <em>Significant: Becoming a Woman of Unique Purpose, True Identity, and Irrepressible Hope</em>; <em>StormProof: Weathering Life’s Tough Times</em>; <em>Guide Your Mind, Guard Your Heart, Grace Your Tongue</em>;<em> Joy for All Seasons</em>;<em> Holy Estrogen</em>; and <em>Defiant Joy</em>.</p><p>Carol hosts a twice weekly podcast, <em>A Jolt of Joy! </em>on the Charisma Podcast Network, and a weekly podcast, <em>Significant</em>. Her weekly blog, <em>Joy for the Journey</em>, has been named in the Top 50 Faith Blogs for Women. Carol also writes a weekly column in <em>Ministry Today</em>.</p><p>She has written several devotionals for YouVersion, including “21 Days to Beat Depression,” which has touched the lives of nearly one million people around the world. Her teaching DVD <em>The Rooms of a Woman’s Heart </em>won the prestigious Telly Award for excellence in religious programming.</p><p>Carol was also the first women’s chaplain at Oral Roberts University and served as chaplain on the university’s Alumni Board of Directors for many years.</p><p>Carol has been married to her college sweetheart, Craig, for more than forty years and is the mother of five children in heaven and five children on earth. Carol and Craig also happily answer to “Marmee and Pa” for their captivating grandchildren.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Carol</span></h1><p>Evening Conversation …</p><p>I am working with my fabulous editor on the edits for my next book that will be released in April.</p><p>”The Rooms of a Mother’s Heart” is the title and writing it has caused me to travel back through the memory bank of my heart.</p><p>As I was working on the edits for the chapter, “The Nursery”, tonight, I came upon these words and thought that I would share them with all of you in my evening conversation.</p><p>It’s a lesson that I am still learning …</p><p>”The nursery is filled with little things, isn’t it?</p><p>It holds little bears and little clothes, tiny blankets and miniature books.</p><p>It is in the nursery of your heart that you develop an appreciation for the little things in life and where you begin to understand that these are actually life’s big things.</p><p>The nursery teaches that it is the little things in life that are capable of building a grand and historic life.</p><p>So often, during other years of my life, I have made the glaring error of living for the big moments, for the red-letter days of graduations, weddings, and championship ball games. The nursery has taught me that those monstrous occasions, as fabulous as they might seem at the time, do not construct a vital and enchanting existence at all.</p><p>A glass of iced tea on the back deck while the children are playing baseball, and the sweet giggle of a child just waking up from a nap—these give birth to a whimsical life.</p><p>The smell of the roses as I walk to the front door, a good book and a cup of coffee on a rainy afternoon, and making cookies with the children to share with the neighbors—these build a life of grand and lasting proportions.</p><p>A glorious life is built on one small but meaningful and carefully chosen building block at a time.</p><p>A wonderful life is composed of long walks along country roads while the children gather wildflowers.</p><p>It is pancakes on a Saturday morning and popcorn on Sunday evening.</p><p>In the nursery of my heart, I have been taught that the real stuff of life is as close and as dear as the morning song of the bird outside my bedroom window, the companionship of my daughter on my daily run, and the treasure of reading a devotional book that belonged to my grandfather.</p><p>Those events may seem small and even in consequential to you, but to me, they deliver joy.</p><p>There is no applause in a nursery, nor are there diplomas on the wall or trophies lined up across the changing table, but it remains the most splendid room in the entire home.</p><p>The nursery is absent of the rush of adrenaline, but it is filled with the sweet sighs of contentment.</p><p>Perhaps living inside a regular day in which nothing of earth-moving significance happens is at the heart of all that is truly meaningful and extraordinary.</p><p>The glory of life is found quite simply in the ordinary moments.</p><p>The treasure of a life well lived is acquired not in getting but in giving.</p><p>The substance of all that is good, rich, and meaningful is found in a thousand inconsequential gifts that are easily overlooked if one is not careful.</p><p>I hope that you will treasure the time spent in the nursery of your heart and remember that it is the little things that contribute to a large life.”</p><p>These are my thoughts for Sunday, January 31, 2021.</p><p>Blessings, my friends.</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Blog Stops</span></h1><p style="background-color: white; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UhwWIoLJxqg/YFfUBknfH6I/AAAAAAAAH9c/lAopDOsSZXcuCit5ixMjFHmEMwig7zG-QCNcBGAsYHQ/s940/rooms%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UhwWIoLJxqg/YFfUBknfH6I/AAAAAAAAH9c/lAopDOsSZXcuCit5ixMjFHmEMwig7zG-QCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/rooms%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Carol is giving away the grand prize package of a $20 Starbuck’s gift card </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">and a copy of the book!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10b5b/rooms-of-a-mother-s-heart-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-14203428820424642242021-05-08T05:00:00.017-07:002021-05-08T05:00:00.168-07:00To Save A King Celebration Tour!<p> </p>
<p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w4Ayl8tyxz8/YGYdwb3pGCI/AAAAAAAAH-k/HBRsFyejqUkcNcslu0P2Ne-VGmimRLuJwCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/to-save-a-king-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w4Ayl8tyxz8/YGYdwb3pGCI/AAAAAAAAH-k/HBRsFyejqUkcNcslu0P2Ne-VGmimRLuJwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/to-save-a-king-1.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V-MvMqZUi9E/YGYd78M4fMI/AAAAAAAAH-o/yJH05aKvd5oIsUG6PeXrKsErO5Fj5Bz8QCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/SaveAKing3bBlue-194x300.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="194" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V-MvMqZUi9E/YGYd78M4fMI/AAAAAAAAH-o/yJH05aKvd5oIsUG6PeXrKsErO5Fj5Bz8QCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/SaveAKing3bBlue-194x300.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong> To Save A King</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Rachel Hauck</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Royal Romance</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> May 8, 2021</p><p><strong><em>A modern-day fairytale of rescue and hope from NYT bestselling author Rachel Hauck</em></strong></p><p>Growing up in small town Hearts Bend, Tennessee, Gemma Stone had big dreams. So she headed to Hollywood to make her mark in the world.</p><p>But dreams have a way of becoming nightmares. When she returns home twelve years later, she’s limping through life and harboring a dark secret.</p><p>Running a rescue ranch and raising her friends’ orphaned daughter is her sole mission now. All the while she’s well aware these defenseless ones are also rescuing her.</p><p>HRH Crown Prince John has learned a royal title cannot shield him from heartbreak. He had the perfect life as heir to the revered House of Blue, the royal dynasty of Lauchtenland, and married the love of his life. Then tragedy changed everything. Is there any way to be saved from a life of grief?</p><p>When he finds himself in Hearts Bend on a mission for his mother, Queen Catherine, he catches up with a good friend–country music great Buck Mathews. He has no intention of joining the 4<sup>th</sup> of July fun until he’s cajoled into a three-legged race with the beautiful Gemma Stone.</p><p>The disastrous race leads to a quick friendship. They are easy and comfortable around one another because love is absolutely not an option.</p><p>John desperately wants to hold onto the memories of his wife while Gemma refuses to trust her heart to any man. Even a prince.</p><p>When trouble in Lauchtenland calls the prince home, he realizes how much Gemma has rescued him. Saved him and restored his hope for his role as future king.</p><p>For Gemma, falling in love with the prince must be quenched. If it weren’t for her past, she’d give him her heart in a second. How could she risk bringing her shame to the House of Blue and the world stage?</p><p>However, she’s not the only one who can rescue and heal the wound. If she saved Prince John, why can’t he save her? And when he tries, will she have the courage to say yes to the best role of her life?</p><p>“Another compelling royal story by the master of princely tales!” Susan May Warren, <em>USA Today</em> bestselling, RITA award-winning novelist</p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: A wonderful story, that is full of love, forgiveness, and hope. This is a story of letting the past go and moving on with the future. It's a story of love and believing in people. Rachel Hauck has a way of telling a story that gets hold of the reader and pulls them into the story. If you love stories with princes and princesses and fairy tales this is a good one to read. It is amazing what God can do with our lives if we truly let go and let Him lead. </i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3eXsLLL”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><p><strong>[</strong></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yfDQCEKpFqI/YGYeDoi-0vI/AAAAAAAAH-w/EIV-SGB_DnQAXeomDj6k1ThIWeRp4OBpgCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/Rachel-Hauck-LR-4-300x200.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yfDQCEKpFqI/YGYeDoi-0vI/AAAAAAAAH-w/EIV-SGB_DnQAXeomDj6k1ThIWeRp4OBpgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Rachel-Hauck-LR-4-300x200.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p>Rachel Hauck is an award winning, New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.</p><p>She is a double RITA finalist, and a Christy and Carol Award Winner. Her book, <em>Once Upon A Prince</em>, first in the <em>Royal Wedding Series</em>, was filmed for an Original Hallmark movie. Three more of her titles are under film contract.</p><p>Rachel was awarded the prestigious Career Achievement Award for her body of original work by <em>Romantic Times Book Reviews</em>.</p><p>A retired member of the <em>American Christian Fiction Writers</em> Executive Board, she teaches workshops and leads worship at the annual conference. She is a past Mentor of The Year.</p><p>In the real world, she’s a wife, writer, worship leader and works out at the gym semi-enthusiastically.</p><p>A graduate of Ohio State University (Go Bucks!) with a degree in Journalism, she’s a former sorority girl and a devoted Ohio State football fan. Her bucket list is to stand on the sidelines with Ryan Day.</p><p>She lives in sunny central Florida with her husband and ornery cat.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Rachel</span></h1><p>One of the biggest challenges in a series is keeping the reader interested. Even more of a challenge is writing in a trope like royals.</p><p>I never set out to write a second royal series. With five stories in the Royal Wedding Series, I thought I’d explored the topic to my satisfactions.</p><p>Yet when readers asked for more, and when I found myself in a season to produce my own stories, another royal series seemed like the perfect fit.</p><p>But can I be honest? Really honest? Come close. I’ll tell you a secret. Closer…</p><p>Royals can be a bit boring. At least to write. You laugh but I’m serious.</p><p>What do we really know of their day to day lives? They attend national functions, patron charities, represent the nation on walkabouts around the world. They are ambassadors with no real political agenda. They champion causes.</p><p>But what exactly do they do with their days? What are the inner workings of palace life? What are the real expectations? Do they call the queen “her majesty” when talking among themselves? When talking to her? Are they as formal as it seems on television?</p><p>Yet royals are the most documented people in history. So there is a lot to glean from when I make up my worlds.</p><p>But at the end of it all, they key for me in writing royal characters is to make them real, everyday people. The prince is the kind of chap you want to chat with over tea. The heroine is the sort of girl you’d love to see become a princess. Maybe even see a bit of yourself in her.</p><p>In <em>To Save A King</em>, Crown Prince John is trying to emerge for a year of grief. Gemma Stone is desperate to escape her past.</p><p>Gemma’s story has some what of an edge to it. In her attempt to achieve her goals, she walked a path she never thought she’d walk when she was a girl growing up in Hearts Bend, Tennessee. And it proved her undoing.</p><p>While we may have never faced a past like Gemma’s, we can all relate to personal betrayal of our values from gossip to immorality. I hope Gemma’s story reminds us the nearness of love and forgiveness.</p><p>On a lighter side, I recently learned British society has moved away from chap and bloke, replacing it with the American term “guy.” Isn’t that funny. Louise Lee, my narrator, said it was funny to read those words in To Love A Prince since there were more her parents’ generation. Ah, the signs of a more global society.</p><p>Well, I didn’t care if they have gone out of style for young people. I used them anyway. I like them. Maybe we should adopt “chap” and “bloke” over here. 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://artistwriterandstudentohmy.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;">Artistic Nobody</a>, May 21 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)</p><h1 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 2.0625rem; line-height: 1.27273; margin: 1.69697em 0px 0.848485em; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; text-decoration-line: underline;">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fQ1vc47hjyI/YGYeQm8NsAI/AAAAAAAAH-0/vH2ZjQ5RpPsAJ-drfbqpK0kpMf-IvkeMwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/to%2Bsave%2Ba%2Bking%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fQ1vc47hjyI/YGYeQm8NsAI/AAAAAAAAH-0/vH2ZjQ5RpPsAJ-drfbqpK0kpMf-IvkeMwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/to%2Bsave%2Ba%2Bking%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><h1 center=""><br /></h1><p center=""></p><div style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Rachel is giving away the grand prize of a Kindle Fire!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">*May be different than one pictured.</div><p></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10bb0/to-save-a-king-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-65385959243731809992021-05-01T09:54:00.001-07:002021-05-01T09:54:45.840-07:00Hope Between the Pages Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gO_F6jGbwzk/YFfRgNibQCI/AAAAAAAAH8o/Wa8T73YWjcQ5xiCcW0dIx8yzV8BZthWiQCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/Hope-Between-Pages.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gO_F6jGbwzk/YFfRgNibQCI/AAAAAAAAH8o/Wa8T73YWjcQ5xiCcW0dIx8yzV8BZthWiQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Hope-Between-Pages.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yiIkpm2Ld-M/YFfRoWRwOnI/AAAAAAAAH8s/4pvhaCAZiswisdXyFTdtiNyMqjo_pPdhgCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/9781643528267-197x300.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="197" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yiIkpm2Ld-M/YFfRoWRwOnI/AAAAAAAAH8s/4pvhaCAZiswisdXyFTdtiNyMqjo_pPdhgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/9781643528267-197x300.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Hope Between the Pages</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Pepper Basham</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Historical</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> April, 2021</p><p><strong>Uncover the Story Behind a One-Hundred-Year-Old Love Letter</strong></p><p>Visit historic American landmarks through the <strong>Doors to the Past</strong> series. History and today collide in stories full of mystery, intrigue, faith, and romance.</p><p>Clara Blackwell helps her mother manage a struggling one-hundred-year old family bookshop in Asheville, North Carolina, but the discovery of a forgotten letter opens a mystery of a long-lost romance and undiscovered inheritance which could save its future. Forced to step outside of her predictable world, Clara embarks on an adventure with only the name Oliver as a hint of the man’s identity in her great-great-grandmother’s letter. From the nearby grand estate of the Vanderbilts, to a hamlet in Derbyshire, England, Clara seeks to uncover truth about family and love that may lead to her own unexpected romance.</p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: Ths was an amazing read; one that draws the reader in from the very start. This is a story for those who love a mystery and also believe that fairy tales can come true. A story that takes the reader on a course back in time. This is a story about accepting people for who they are, not social status, not money. There are lessons to be learned. One thing that I enjoyed was the way the book was written, some in the present, and then to Sadies past. Can fairy tales come true? A truly enjoyable and must-read book. </i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3clhbal”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><strong><u>About the Author</u></strong></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QYvER8acyIM/YFfRvRLzqEI/AAAAAAAAH8w/0g4zbgfoIX0qz18xZcHzKYjdQtO5f0dIwCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/PepperBasham-200x300.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QYvER8acyIM/YFfRvRLzqEI/AAAAAAAAH8w/0g4zbgfoIX0qz18xZcHzKYjdQtO5f0dIwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/PepperBasham-200x300.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Pepper Basham</strong> is an award-winning author who writes romance peppered with grace and humor with southern Appalachian flair. Both her historical and contemporary novels have garnered recognition in the Grace Awards, Inspys, and ACFW Carol Awards. Her historical romance, The Thorn Healer, was a finalist in the 2018 RT Awards. Her historical romance novels, <em>My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge </em>and <em>The Red Ribbon</em>, and her contemporary novels, the <em>Mitchell’s Crossroads</em> and <em>Pleasant Gap</em> series, showcase her Appalachian heritage, as well as her love for humor and family. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC where she is the mom of five great kids, a speech-language pathologist to about fifty more, and a lover of chocolate, jazz, hats, and Jesus.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Pepper</span></h1><p><em>Books are a uniquely portable magic</em> – Stephen King</p><p>Appalachia is known for having a high illiteracy rate. A place of beautiful scenery and rugged landscapes, the people of the mountains developed stories through oral storytelling much more than “book learning”. As a young girl growing up in this world, I loved hearing my granny share tales from up to five generations ago, filling in the narrative gaps between a birth date and a death date on a tombstone – giving flesh and breath to the stone-etched names.</p><p>It’s no surprise then, with a heart cultivated from rich oral stories, I fell in love with reading. Books became that “portable magic” that took me places my little Appalachian community couldn’t provide. I fell in love with the Boxcar Children and Nancy Drew. Wept through the end of Bridge to Terabithia and Old Yeller. Traveled to the plains with Sarah Plain and Tall and fell in love with horses with The Black Stallion. But when I was in seventh grade, I read my very first “British” novel, The Secret Garden. In that one introduction, my world expanded into mysterious English manor houses and British classics. Before long, I’d consumed Jane Eyre, Austen’s classics, some Dickens, Dracula, Frankenstein…and the list goes on! And then…I found Tolkien and Lewis – and the ‘real’ world swelled into OTHER worlds.</p><p>I’m grateful for true stories of book-loving pioneers traveling into the world of Appalachia to provide books and literacy training to “my people”, because I know some of those books made their way to my tiny elementary school library…and not only brought me the chance to discover stories, but to write them too!</p><p>Isn’t it amazing how books can do that?</p><p>In <em>Hope Between the Pages</em>, I wanted to bring the same awe and discovery I felt as a child (and continue to feel as an adult reader) to the story of two people whose words had seemed small. Stories stretched their worlds, but the stories also gave them wonderful imaginations and positive perspectives. It’s still amazing to me that ink-and-paper words can make such a lasting impact on hearts and minds. They can lead us to dream, teach us new things, encourage our hearts, help us to think outside the box, swell our imaginations, broaden our horizons, and encourage our hope.</p><p>Books are not a replacement for real adventures and relationships, but they certainly provide a beautiful “door” into other lives and worlds that we may never have a chance to experience in real life. Sadie, my historical heroine, and Clara, my contemporary heroine, both have kept close to home but traveled greatly through books…and BOTH are given the opportunity to reach beyond the bindings to discover real-life adventures. I’d like to think that their love for stories helped them have the courage to step away from the page and into their own tales even more prepared than they would have been without stories.</p><p>What are some of your favorite books you read as a child? 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9d4lm8d8QbA/YFfR4gotdaI/AAAAAAAAH84/UMGBaP9VAgEIYX1uXL9tonL2XnE0h4rWACNcBGAsYHQ/s940/hope%2Bbetween%2Bthe%2Bpages%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9d4lm8d8QbA/YFfR4gotdaI/AAAAAAAAH84/UMGBaP9VAgEIYX1uXL9tonL2XnE0h4rWACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/hope%2Bbetween%2Bthe%2Bpages%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Pepper is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"> and a copy of the book!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10b27/hope-between-the-pages-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-87254222508870584672021-04-27T05:00:00.042-07:002021-04-27T05:00:00.196-07:00Who Put Vinegar in the Salt Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ATc2Bdgoo3k/YIRQQKIf2nI/AAAAAAAAIDo/SJ2LruuUgyQBULq22GdlFKLk_i16ALBigCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/Vinegar-Salt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ATc2Bdgoo3k/YIRQQKIf2nI/AAAAAAAAIDo/SJ2LruuUgyQBULq22GdlFKLk_i16ALBigCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Vinegar-Salt.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1r4v2GXMxGo/YIRQbpEFKhI/AAAAAAAAIDs/Zuoyc2EUWkw8OMEHcivtKcqij1Gl9QRlwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1024/CMYK300WhoPutTheVinegar-678x1024.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="678" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1r4v2GXMxGo/YIRQbpEFKhI/AAAAAAAAIDs/Zuoyc2EUWkw8OMEHcivtKcqij1Gl9QRlwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/CMYK300WhoPutTheVinegar-678x1024.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Who Put the Vinegar in the Salt</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Linda Wood Rondeau</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Nonfiction/Christian living/Bible study</p><p><strong>Release date: </strong>December 31, 2020</p><p> </p><div><p>The world offers much beneficial self-help advice. Shouldn’t the Christian seek to be the best possible version of themselves? Aren’t we supposed to be good people?</p><p>Why not look to the world to solve life’s problems?</p><p><strong>Because God has called us to be salt.</strong></p><p>While there is much good to be found, like vinegar, the world’s best advice falls short of God’s recipe to live a victorious Christian life.</p><p>In a down-home, friendly manner, the author provides analogies, inspirational stories, anecdotes, a wealth of Scripture, and optional study guides for both individuals and groups, inviting the believer to discover God’s desires for his salt.</p></div><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: We always hear about being salt on the earth. This book will help the reader understand our goal of the Christian life. To be the salt on the earth, to show people who Christ was and how to live like Him. We are to be the shining examples for others, and this book will help people understand what it takes and how to do this. Wonderfully written, with lots of verses and easy to understand this book is a read for everyone. What I like is that this can be used as a study, with the questions at the end of each chapter. This would be a good study in a group setting or used for disciplining, or even on your own. </i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3uTNoya”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IdQCjCa0JEc/YIRQlMuT_7I/AAAAAAAAID0/S9Y0pusHXvU3z6xwl9QhQpzZ198ZO6G-gCNcBGAsYHQ/s700/IMG_3790-cropped-for-Twitter.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IdQCjCa0JEc/YIRQlMuT_7I/AAAAAAAAID0/S9Y0pusHXvU3z6xwl9QhQpzZ198ZO6G-gCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3790-cropped-for-Twitter.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>By the author of <em>I Prayed for Patience, God Gave Me Children</em>.</p><p>A veteran social worker, Linda Wood Rondeau’s varied church experience and professional career affords a unique perspective into the Christian life. When not writing or speaking, she enjoys the occasional round of golf, visiting museums, and taking walks with her best friend in life, her husband of over forty years. The couple resides in Hagerstown, Maryland where both are active in their local church. Readers may learn more about the author, read her blog, or sign up for her newsletter by visiting <a href="”http://www.lindarondeau.com”">www.lindarondeau.com</a>.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Linda</span></h1><p>Empty Nets</p><p>Part of my job as a point-of-sales associate at a Jacksonville department store was to solicit store credit. Right or wrong, my employee evaluation was based upon how well I convinced customers that a credit account is just what they needed. Every store had its quota, and management kept close tabs on credit totals. Most days, I met my expectations and maintained a top-ten score.</p><p>But not that day.</p><p>Due to special sales promotions, the store was hopping with customers. Associates were sounding their successes all around me. Congratulations went over the com system to everyone, it seemed, but me. I felt worthless. I’d done all I knew how to do and my nets were empty. To make matters worse, a supervisor came to my register. “Let me show you how to get credit.”</p><p>I wanted to quit … to close out my drawer and go home.</p><p>Then a little girl came by the register. She looked at me and smiled. The joy I felt through interacting with her reminded me of the many blessings my job offered … a chance to minister, to lighten a load with a smile, and a promise to pray. God reminded me that my worth in his eyes had nothing to do with quantity, but rather availability. My spirits soared with the thought. Had I not been down, I would not have known the joy of being lifted up.</p><p>God reminded me about the apostle Peter’s bad fishing day. I imagine Peter was a fisherman among fishermen … noted for his big hauls. Not this day. In Luke’s account of Peter’s call, Jesus saw the two boats. Perhaps other fishermen made fun of Peter’s empty nets.</p><p>Then Jesus came and a large crowd followed him. He asked the fishermen to put the boats out a little from shore where He preached to the throng. Then he asked them to go to deeper waters and cast their nets. I suppose Peter thought the request was absurd. “We’ve been fishing all day and have caught nothing.”</p><p>But, because it was Jesus who asked, Peter reluctantly set a course as directed. Imagine his surprise when he caught so many, the boat nearly sunk from the weight of his haul. Then Jesus said something even more amazing. “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Peter realized his worth to God did not equal the number of fish in his net. God had a more important role for Peter. And he dropped his nets and followed Jesus.</p><p>The thought occurred to me, that if it had not been for empty nets, Peter would not have known how wonderfully God can fill them.</p><p><em>“</em><em>But he said to me,</em><em> “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV).</em></p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Blog Stops</span></h1><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Book Reviews From an Avid Reader"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Book Reviews From an Avid Reader</span></a>, April 15</p><p style="background-color: white; 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mary.a.hake/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Mary Hake"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mary Hake</span></a>, April 28</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kpP5yuCxcco/YIRQwYAr25I/AAAAAAAAID8/7IIUNlJRRh0_xAcTTIk5M6QCiv1Ui1c_QCNcBGAsYHQ/s285/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="285" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kpP5yuCxcco/YIRQwYAr25I/AAAAAAAAID8/7IIUNlJRRh0_xAcTTIk5M6QCiv1Ui1c_QCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Linda is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10ace/who-put-the-vinegar-in-the-salt-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-18607976129469839882021-04-27T05:00:00.022-07:002021-04-27T05:00:00.195-07:00The Secret of the 14th Room Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qOLpVcgZKcA/YH3T32Vo8iI/AAAAAAAAICs/0W56Tzvw_CU9VYhRHV4Gn_Z0-8TEzeRlACNcBGAsYHQ/s851/14th-Room1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qOLpVcgZKcA/YH3T32Vo8iI/AAAAAAAAICs/0W56Tzvw_CU9VYhRHV4Gn_Z0-8TEzeRlACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/14th-Room1.png" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gAkWKYkE1l0/YH3UBs-JX3I/AAAAAAAAICw/JVgTMIGX6fArgpCYQzmEVQkfwBh7kPglwCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/Cover-14-B-1-1-200x300.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gAkWKYkE1l0/YH3UBs-JX3I/AAAAAAAAICw/JVgTMIGX6fArgpCYQzmEVQkfwBh7kPglwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Cover-14-B-1-1-200x300.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>The Secret of the 14th Room</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Rebecca Hemlock</p><p><strong>Publisher: </strong>Bluecap Publishing</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Romantic Suspense<b><br /></b></p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> March 16th</p><div><p>Memories can be a killer.</p><p>When Levi Corbin returns to Granton, Tennessee after the death of his beloved grandmother, it sets off a chain of events he’d rather have avoided. Claiming his inheritance should have been a piece of cake, but a cousin appears, threatening to steal it all.</p><p>Even worse (and better, too), he’s falling for the girl he just met and now must team up with her to try to stop his cousin. Their quest for his inheritance uncovers secrets frozen in time—and one might just be the answer to save his grandmother’s home.</p><p>Things go from worse to completely out of hand when a freak fire threatens it all. Add to that a nosy old woman and a battered runaway, and Levi can’t help but wonder what is going on!</p><p>As circumstances rekindle his faith and new love spurs him onward, Levi races against time and odds to save Grandma’s house from certain destruction, but the result might just mean saving himself as well.</p></div><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: The mystery of the 14th room will take the reader on a great journey. Can two cousins who dislike one another work together to receive their inheritance? This is a story of reconciliation and forgiveness. The author has spun a wonderful tale that will keep the readers glued until the end of the book. This novel is full of twists and turns in the plot that keeps the reader entertained until the very end. This is a great book for those who love history and a good mystery. I look forward to more from Rebecca Hemlock in the future.</i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3vzmhZm”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7VzEfs-h2G8/YH3UNYe9yxI/AAAAAAAAIC4/KzaphxPTCsY8u_R7tVGOZgeb6wNn5Nw0ACNcBGAsYHQ/s230/vk8iksakj272ln398n31mn8ff._US230_.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="230" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7VzEfs-h2G8/YH3UNYe9yxI/AAAAAAAAIC4/KzaphxPTCsY8u_R7tVGOZgeb6wNn5Nw0ACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/vk8iksakj272ln398n31mn8ff._US230_.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span id="”author_biography”">Rebecca lives in Eastern Kentucky with her husband and children. She absolutely loves mysteries. Rebecca has been writing stories for many years and enjoys reading, painting and spending time with her family. Her favorite times to write are early in the morning when the sun is coming up and at sunset. She has worked as a freelance journalist for 4 years and is a member of Sisters in Crime and American Christian Fiction Writers. Rebecca has earned a degree in English and an Appalachian Studies certificate in Creative Writing. </span><span id="”author_biography”"></span></p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Rebecca</span></h1><p>Looking for new ideas is my favorite part of writing because it comes with talking to interesting people and exploring antique shops all over the country.</p><p>This book not only captures my love for American history and riveting romantic suspense, but it also captures how old wounds of the heart can be healed.</p><p>Levi Corbin in <em>The Secret of the 14th Room </em>learns this the hard way after carrying his broken heart for most of his adult life. He has to discover the real meaning of family and family pride. Levi must face the past so that he can move on to a brighter future.</p><p>Granton, Tennessee, is a town I hope you fall in love with, just as I did when I created it. There are so many delightful characters, some with a dark secret or two. This story has been brewing for a while, and I am glad that I finally have the opportunity to share it with you.</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Blog Stops</span></h1><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Book Reviews From an Avid Reader"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Book Reviews From an Avid Reader</span></a>, April 21</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://familymgrkendra.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://travelingwife4life.wordpress.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Adventures Of A Travelers Wife"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Adventures Of A Travelers Wife</span></a>, May 4</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9zq-VoKNxjs/YH3UlQUT_zI/AAAAAAAAIDE/aqv74H9Z33cZOEmEKvsUo4JCOq_jrp_8QCNcBGAsYHQ/s285/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="285" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9zq-VoKNxjs/YH3UlQUT_zI/AAAAAAAAIDE/aqv74H9Z33cZOEmEKvsUo4JCOq_jrp_8QCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Rebecca is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Click the link below to enter.</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10b6a/the-secret-of-the-14th-room-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-70267000699968342152021-04-26T05:00:00.018-07:002021-04-26T05:00:00.232-07:00Matchmaker's Best Friend Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-msjVQyCSrno/YEjslEyvvGI/AAAAAAAAH7o/FiPVRsgkCgMvFCmN5L9F19QhvkXOE8HiACNcBGAsYHQ/s851/Matchmakers%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-msjVQyCSrno/YEjslEyvvGI/AAAAAAAAH7o/FiPVRsgkCgMvFCmN5L9F19QhvkXOE8HiACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Matchmakers%2B%25281%2529.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWOYFSMYZE8/YEjsugt2NVI/AAAAAAAAH7s/xMt63Bam7LABdXOoe6q6vQo7fgiTITdXgCNcBGAsYHQ/s500/matchmakers%2Bcover.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="324" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWOYFSMYZE8/YEjsugt2NVI/AAAAAAAAH7s/xMt63Bam7LABdXOoe6q6vQo7fgiTITdXgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/matchmakers%2Bcover.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Matchmaker’s Best Friend</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Kari Trumbo</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Contemporary Romance</p><p><strong>Release date: </strong>March 30, 2021</p><p> </p><div><p><b><em>“You’re just like a brother to me. I don’t like you in that way.”</em></b></p><p>When they dated ten years ago as teens, it almost destroyed their friendship. So Pen Reese did the only logical thing. She lied about how she felt—and still feels—about him.</p><p>She’s still paying for that lie.</p><p>A brilliant plan to set Mike and a friend up and get over him has one problem.</p><p><b>It’s breaking her heart.</b></p><p>When Pen pushed him away, Mike Gaines assumed she just didn’t understand his faith. People like her persnickety aunt even claim he’s part of a cult—ridiculous, but it’s true. Still, if she wants him to play the part of a big brother, fine. At least he can stay close this way.</p><p>At first, Pen’s attempt to set him up with one of her close friends hurts. But what if it’s the perfect opportunity to show her what she’s missing if she sees him with someone else?</p><p>In this friends-to-more-meets-second-chance romance, <em>The Matchmaker’s Best Friend </em>continues the Elnora Island romances of the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.<br /><b>The Independence Islands Series:</b> beach reads aren’t just for summer anymore.</p></div><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: This is another great Independence Island series book. In this one, we see that Pen is afraid to let her true feelings show for Mike. This is a story of miscommunication and lack of trust on the part of Mike and Pen. For Pen, nothing seems to be going right in her life right now, and she is pushing the people she cares about away from her. Will Pen ever let Mike into her life? This is a great second-chance romance book that the readers will truly enjoy.</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3rf5nNp”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> 💜💜💜💜💜</p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3P3KrDq06LU/YEjs3c5FweI/AAAAAAAAH70/lx50XlztpKYLFn1LbJxxAafBXSCLuE3twCNcBGAsYHQ/s230/matchmakers%2Bauthor.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="230" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3P3KrDq06LU/YEjs3c5FweI/AAAAAAAAH70/lx50XlztpKYLFn1LbJxxAafBXSCLuE3twCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/matchmakers%2Bauthor.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span id="”author_biography”">Where western meets happily ever after.</span></p><p>Kari writes swoony heroes and places that become characters with detail and heart.<br />Her favorite place to write about is the place her heart lives, (even if she doesn’t) South Dakota.</p><p>Kari loves reading, listening to contemporary Christian music, singing when no one’s listening, and curling up near the wood stove when winter hits. She makes her home in central Minnesota, land of frigid toes and mosquitoes the size of compact cars, with her husband of over twenty years. They have two daughters, two sons, one cat, and one hungry wood stove.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Kari</span></h1><p>Pen is Mightier than the Sword</p><p>Especially in sparkly, stacked espadrilles and pink power suit. Don’t let Pen Reese’s pink façade fool you, she’s a businesswoman to the core, with a heart of gold. She has built a party planning business from the ground up, and she’s about to create another.</p><p>Pen is one of those characters that I could just see CLEARLY as I was writing. She is about ninety percent Elle Woods from Legally Blonde and ten percent a close personal friend. I heard her voice in my head. I could hear her talking as I wrote the book. Her personality was perfect for the energetic party planner.</p><p>I’m sure if I put a character description up without context or clarity many people wouldn’t want to read the book, they would write Pen off as shallow. But she’s not. She’s heartbroken.</p><p>Do you still remember your first love? Maybe you still care for them? Pen fell hard for her first love and no matter how professional she is or how many lavish weddings she plans, she can’t forget the one wedding she’ll never get to create. Her own.</p><p>Pen things that if Mike falls for someone else, goes off and gets married, she’ll finally be able to move on. So, she sets a plan in motion. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D5lGTwoMKTw/YEjtAvFG8QI/AAAAAAAAH74/O6F2W7R7l_MJfebl-PYKRO4dns6L9LCmACNcBGAsYHQ/s940/matchmakers%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D5lGTwoMKTw/YEjtAvFG8QI/AAAAAAAAH74/O6F2W7R7l_MJfebl-PYKRO4dns6L9LCmACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/matchmakers%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Kari is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">and a copy of the book!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10acd/matchmaker-s-best-friend-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-28683570989276574452021-04-17T07:00:00.018-07:002021-04-17T07:00:00.632-07:00Cooking Up A Mystery Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zCFLet8dAis/YDfaEshWvuI/AAAAAAAAH6U/yvyCFM2wCdYc-YHSr39PUbhq_3zZ_-JVgCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/Cooking-Mystery.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zCFLet8dAis/YDfaEshWvuI/AAAAAAAAH6U/yvyCFM2wCdYc-YHSr39PUbhq_3zZ_-JVgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Cooking-Mystery.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AnTAzGTkSrU/YDfaP41cfXI/AAAAAAAAH6Y/DiD5tnpyWUYYbXT5VGWUGf8xSN4B_yZYACNcBGAsYHQ/s640/CookingUpAMystery-website-large-size.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="392" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AnTAzGTkSrU/YDfaP41cfXI/AAAAAAAAH6Y/DiD5tnpyWUYYbXT5VGWUGf8xSN4B_yZYACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/CookingUpAMystery-website-large-size.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Cooking Up A Mystery</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Gail Pallotta</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Cozy Mystery</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> April 24, 2021</p><p>Laney Eskridge worked to put her husband through dental school. Then he left with another woman. She’s on edge from the emotional scars and her parents’ deaths. Then she hears unexplained noises in her new tea house, and her anxiety is tripled. Add a budding romance with Eric—a guy with a fear of commitment—and it’s all too much to handle. She cuts ties with Eric and plunges into making her business pay off.</p><p>When Eric discovers that Laney’s in danger, he vows to protect her. But can he make a lasting promise? Will she trust him? . . .and when they overhear a threat that could cause national turmoil, will anyone believe them? There’s more brewing than herbal tea in <em>Cooking up a Mystery.</em></p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: This was such a great story. It has the small-town feel, with the warmth and familiarity of all the characters. This is a story of healing and letting go, with a good side dish of trust. Then there is the mystery; this book will keep the reader in suspense until the very end. This truly is an action-packed novel that was a joy and fun to read. I certainly look forward to reading more from this author soon. There is a surprise at the end for the readers.</i></b></p><p>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/2OVGPKR”">here</a> to get your copy!</p><p>💜💜💜💜💜 </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jT9xqKqUHc0/YDfabuIg-SI/AAAAAAAAH6g/Pd6wT0QBSyIlAeainS06YdipTtaw0aWvwCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/Cooking-Up-A-Mystery-Annc.-2-300x169.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="169" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jT9xqKqUHc0/YDfabuIg-SI/AAAAAAAAH6g/Pd6wT0QBSyIlAeainS06YdipTtaw0aWvwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Cooking-Up-A-Mystery-Annc.-2-300x169.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Award-winning author Gail Pallotta’s a wife, Mom, swimmer and bargain shopper who loves God, beach sunsets and getting together with friends and family. A 2013 Grace Awards finalist, she’s a Reader’s Favorite 2017 Book Award winner and a TopShelf 2020 Book Awards Nominee. She’s published six books, poems, short stories and several hundred articles. Some of her articles appear in anthologies while two are in museums.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Gail</span></h1><p>In <em>Cooking up a Mystery</em> running a business with no background or formal training in accounting or management overwhelms Laney, the heroine. George, her assistant, tells her she has him and God, who knows her needs. Then he adds, “You … have your mom’s wonderful recipes and you whip them up like a pro.”</p><p> </p><p>I chose the food industry for Laney, a woman entrepreneur succeeding against the odds, because I have lots of cooking experience. I learned the skill at age ten. The reason, according to my father—I’d know how when I got married. I didn’t marry until I was thirty. By then, I’d received lots of instruction, so I knew how to prepare some pretty good dinners. My husband said, “You could start a restaurant.” I wanted to do other things instead, such as write, but I started one in this book.</p><p> </p><p>Mt first woman entrepreneur appears in <em>Hair Calamities and Hot Cash</em>, a romantic comedy about a hair dresser. It’s set in Eve’s Clips, a salon in Triville, a fictitious town in the North Carolina Mountains where Laney opens Laney’s Delectable Delights.</p><p> </p><p>A section in the back of <em>Cooking up a Mystery,</em> Laney’s Chefs in the Making, features over two dozen recipes. Only Laney’s Pineapple Rice is mine. The rest are from a book, <em>Heavenly Delights,</em> authored by my friend, Pam Nichols Griffin, as a fundraiser for Mission Love Seeds, a charity that helps children throughout the world and responds locally after disasters to demonstrate God’s love.</p><p>Laney’s Pineapple Rice</p><p>Ingredients:</p><p> </p><p>Rice (can be instant, but not boil-in-the-bag)</p><p>Cooking oil or spray</p><p>One small onion (chopped thin)</p><p>Five cloves garlic (or minced gloves equaling five cloves)</p><p>One tablespoon fresh grated ginger</p><p>One cup fresh pineapple</p><p>Small amount of pineapple juice</p><p>One teaspoon sugar</p><p>One lime</p><p> </p><p>Cook rice according to directions on the box, but substitute a couple of tablespoons to 1/4 cup pineapple juice (depending on taste) for part of the water.</p><p> </p><p>Chill rice</p><p> </p><p>Coat a heavy bottom skillet with oil. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, pineapple and sugar and stir. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="285" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--NNqGr1irBU/YDfapRfMZkI/AAAAAAAAH6o/cRu1SyYKHEsMkOzz0izeJ9DXtTaUOIpdgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Gail is giving away the grand prize of a $40 Amazon gift card!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href=" https://promosimple.com/ps/10a4e/cooking-up-a-mystery-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-37182862237354069242021-04-16T15:26:00.001-07:002021-04-16T15:29:31.790-07:00Blackberry Beach<p> <b>About the Book: </b></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ooq-GdHrBNA/YHoNyxy2etI/AAAAAAAAIBg/-7oUih4aj1g30PwlilhLCov0SatE0DQxwCNcBGAsYHQ/s440/blackberry%2Bbeach.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="285" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ooq-GdHrBNA/YHoNyxy2etI/AAAAAAAAIBg/-7oUih4aj1g30PwlilhLCov0SatE0DQxwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/blackberry%2Bbeach.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;"><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">Her lifelong dream is in sight, but does a new--and better--future await in Hope Harbor?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">Katherine Parker is on the cusp of having everything she ever wanted--fame, money, and acclaim. So why isn't she happy? In search of answers, she comes incognito to Hope Harbor on the Oregon coast for some R&R. Maybe in her secluded rental house overlooking the serene Pacific she'll be able to calm the storm inside.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">Coffee shop owner Zach Garrett has found his niche after a traumatic loss--and he has no plans to change the life he's created. Nor does he want to get involved with his reticent new neighbor, whose past is shrouded in mystery. But when Katherine and Zach are recruited to help rehab a home for foster children, sparks fly. As their lives begin to intersect, might they find more common ground than they expected . . . and discover that, with love, all things are possible?</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"><b><i>My Thoughts: This was a story about finding your dreams and going after them. It is a story about families coming together and rebuilding relationships. This was a well-written story that was interesting to read. Readers will enjoy the beach setting and the characters. Can Zach and Kat find love through everything they have been through?</i></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></p><p><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: times; font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-79814921841325724962021-04-06T06:15:00.000-07:002021-04-06T06:15:02.574-07:00A Dark Beauty Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oPE7W9d58TQ/YC1ma8-T-9I/AAAAAAAAH4c/tMwwStyy9CcZAXGTXqkZKgJ4NZ4uQeC4QCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/a-dark-beauty.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oPE7W9d58TQ/YC1ma8-T-9I/AAAAAAAAH4c/tMwwStyy9CcZAXGTXqkZKgJ4NZ4uQeC4QCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/a-dark-beauty.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/--zuIcPEKgKo/YC1mkmNUiaI/AAAAAAAAH4g/dVcCxJcVJNUA9HDDPwA_9OzvmAECfXu3gCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/a-dark-beauty-marketing-cover-200x300.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--zuIcPEKgKo/YC1mkmNUiaI/AAAAAAAAH4g/dVcCxJcVJNUA9HDDPwA_9OzvmAECfXu3gCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/a-dark-beauty-marketing-cover-200x300.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>A Dark Beauty</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Clarissa Kae</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Fairytale</p><p><strong>Release date: </strong>March 9, 2021</p><p> </p><div><p>A Victorian Twist on Beauty And The Beast</p><p>Bold and brilliant, Georgiana has a gift for fixing machines—from clocks to carriages—while her father has a penchant for finding trouble. In an accidental fire, Georgiana and her father scar the once handsome face of Lord Pichon, cousin to the queen.<br />Rumors of Georgiana’s gift raise her family’s status. Her incomparable beauty captures the eye of many gentlemen and the wrath of Lord Pichon. Abandoned by his peers and alone in his cold castle, Lord Pichon is determined to enact revenge.<br />When Georgiana’s father makes a terrible mistake, she sacrifices herself to pay his debt—as a lowly maid in Lord Pichon’s castle.<br />Her wit and warmth begin to thaw Lord Pichon’s estate, making him question his version of the past. Will her kindness break the beastly lord or will he hold her family hostage forever?</p><p><br /></p><p><b><i>My Thoughts: This was such an interesting story; full of mystery and suspense. It is a story of forgiveness, finding a place of belonging and about family. This is a story that the reader will not be able to put down. If you love historical novels, suspense, and romance this is a great read. I look forward to reading more from this author.</i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p></div><p> Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3jB59wS”">here</a> to get your copy!</p><div><p> </p></div><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3anal7AOEII/YC1muYd9O5I/AAAAAAAAH4o/ks0fW6fIs3YGWFNQHlNz3AAoG1qfvgfLQCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/dark%2Bbeauty%2Bauthor.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="206" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3anal7AOEII/YC1muYd9O5I/AAAAAAAAH4o/ks0fW6fIs3YGWFNQHlNz3AAoG1qfvgfLQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/dark%2Bbeauty%2Bauthor.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Clarissa Kae is a preeminent voice whose professional career began as a freelance editor in 2007. She’s the former president of her local California Writers Club after spending several years as the Critique Director.</p><div>Since her first novel, she’s explored different writing genres and created a loyal group of fans who eagerly await her upcoming release. With numerous awards to her name, Clarissa continues to honor the role of storyteller.</div><div> </div><div>Aside from the writing community, she and her daughters founded Kind Girls Make Strong Women to help undervalued nonprofit organizations—from reuniting children with families to giving Junior Olympic athletes their shot at success.</div><div> </div><div>She lives in the agricultural belly of California with her family and farm of horses, chickens, dogs and kittens aplenty.</div><div> </div><h1><span underline="">More from Clarissa</span></h1><p>As a young girl most of the fairy tales talked about beauty as the only attribute but when Disney came out with Beauty and the Beast, my world was rocked. For the first time the heroine was a woman with a brain and a plan. I began researching the fairy tale and read every version. When my youngest daughter was born (with dark hair and big beautiful brown eyes) I named her Isla Belle. For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of writing a Beauty and the Beast retelling. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-co_mpoEz0t0/YC1nAUw9SFI/AAAAAAAAH40/vkNMlIpnjbwe7CE9ke7Ro8pbM8Iys9ecwCNcBGAsYHQ/s285/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="285" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-co_mpoEz0t0/YC1nAUw9SFI/AAAAAAAAH40/vkNMlIpnjbwe7CE9ke7Ro8pbM8Iys9ecwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Clarissa is giving away to two winners one $25 Amazon gift card each!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/109d3/a-dark-beauty-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Cick Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-41386345356028595952021-04-03T11:01:00.001-07:002021-04-03T11:01:41.520-07:00A Tapestry of Light Celebration Tour<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c75KRx4KnJs/YC1kUfvd56I/AAAAAAAAH38/s-9pszG3hUIDQtu-VJTGOhTugqxdvInogCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/A-Tapestry-of-Light.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c75KRx4KnJs/YC1kUfvd56I/AAAAAAAAH38/s-9pszG3hUIDQtu-VJTGOhTugqxdvInogCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/A-Tapestry-of-Light.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="”entry-content”"><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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dBwVqwWZbh0/YC1ki3wAuoI/AAAAAAAAH4A/v7U8jNUUm4M9ZqGs6I3xfR_r571AT_BVwCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/TapestryofLight-cover-final-194x300.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="194" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dBwVqwWZbh0/YC1ki3wAuoI/AAAAAAAAH4A/v7U8jNUUm4M9ZqGs6I3xfR_r571AT_BVwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/TapestryofLight-cover-final-194x300.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>A Tapestry of Light</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Kimberly Duffy</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Historical Romance</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> March 16, 2021</p><p>Calcutta, 1886.</p><p>Ottilie Russell is adrift between two cultures, British and Indian, belonging to both and neither. In order to support her little brother, Thaddeus, and her grandmother, she relies upon her skills in beetle-wing embroidery that have been passed down to her through generations of Indian women.</p><p>When a stranger appears with the news that Thaddeus is now Baron Sunderson and must travel to England to take his place as a nobleman, Ottilie is shattered by the secrets that come to light. Despite her growing friendship with Everett Scott, friend to Ottilie’s English grandmother and aunt, she refuses to give up her brother. Then tragedy strikes, and she is forced to make a decision that will take Thaddeus far from death and herself far from home.</p><p>But betrayal and loss lurk in England, too, and soon Ottilie must fight to ensure Thaddeus doesn’t forget who he is, as well as find a way to stitch a place for herself in this foreign land.</p></div><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: This is a tale of a woman who has to overcome obstacles in life; being of British and Indian descent in 1885 was not easy. The discrimination from both sides made life very difficult. This is the story of Ottilie, who had to live this life. This is the story of finding God, and of forgiveness. This was a wonderful story to read and is enlightening to the readers. For those who like historical novels, this is one to read. The writer has done a marvelous job of spinning the storyline. A wonderful book of acceptance and peace.</i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/2LFnZ9J”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><div class="”entry-content”"><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dQfmWa8ejsk/YC1ksr-ndWI/AAAAAAAAH4E/LLT0dS_huT0LK9zVvvUSgjPJDRT3WEKywCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/tapestry%2Bauthor.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dQfmWa8ejsk/YC1ksr-ndWI/AAAAAAAAH4E/LLT0dS_huT0LK9zVvvUSgjPJDRT3WEKywCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/tapestry%2Bauthor.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Kimberly Duffy is a Long Island native currently living in Southwest Ohio, via six months in India. When she’s not homeschooling her four kids, she writes historical fiction that takes her readers back in time and across oceans. She loves trips that require a passport, recipe books, and practicing kissing scenes with her husband of twenty years. He doesn’t mind.</p></div><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Kimberly</span></h1><p>When I set out to write a new novel, I plan the entire thing from start to finish. I write down each scene on an index card and know exactly what’s going to happen when I sit down for the day’s work. I’m meticulous that way.</p><p>But I never plan my characters’ spiritual arcs. Because I want their faith journey to be organic to the story. I want it to feel authentic. It’s such an important part of each of my books and I recognize that some things just refuse plotting and need to develop in a more natural way.</p><p>My debut novel, A Mosaic of Wings, features a heroine steeped in science. Nora loves the natural world and so her faith was encouraged by studying the wings of a butterfly or examining an interesting plant. She’s not particularly sentimental or emotive so the faith element of that story had to be presented in a way that made sense for <em>her. </em>Nora’s faith arc is subtle.</p><p>Not so for A Tapestry of Light. I had no intention of writing a book that delved into my own struggle with doubt. But that’s what Ottilie required. And it wrung me dry.</p><p>Then built me back up.</p><p>My faith story is a twisted kind of one. Raised a Christian, I went into ministry, firmly attached myself to the faith of my childhood, and thought it would never waver.</p><p>I was wrong.</p><p>Oh, how it wavered. For whatever reason, when I hit about 30, it seemed everything I had always believed no longer made sense. It was devastating. Terrifying. And it broke me.</p><p>But brokenness is its own sort of beauty and when you recognize there is no way for you to pick up the pieces yourself, God can come in and fill those cracks and shattered places.</p><p>Those five years of doubt and questioning and facing the reality that even though I’d always loved Christ, I didn’t really <em>know </em>Him (and didn’t really know why I believed <em>in </em>Him), were some of the most painful I’ve experienced. But I believe with every bit of my being that God is in the business of redemption. Of restoration. Of filling up so that we can pour out.</p><p>And he took my own very personal struggle and helped me turn it into a story that, I hope and pray, might encourage others. I gave Ottilie my questions. I gave her my doubt. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DQ0-DuT6dVE/YC1lFGTq8uI/AAAAAAAAH4Q/IABuCCWO4vgsnnLC34hUvCvuzn8zWzD7QCNcBGAsYHQ/s285/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="285" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DQ0-DuT6dVE/YC1lFGTq8uI/AAAAAAAAH4Q/IABuCCWO4vgsnnLC34hUvCvuzn8zWzD7QCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Kimberly is giving away the grand prize $25 Amazon gift card</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"> along with a signed copy of either A Mosaic of Wings or A Tapestry of Light!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/109d5/a-tapestry-of-light-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">I<span style="font-size: x-small;"> received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-37883389047231830302021-03-31T09:44:00.001-07:002021-03-31T09:44:37.983-07:00Heart Pressed Celebration Tour<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8wmJ3AA2RRo/YCbcdUg6tII/AAAAAAAAH2k/5glNJhwipQEBRn6MPTkMcikBxUc3giFswCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/Heart-Pressed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8wmJ3AA2RRo/YCbcdUg6tII/AAAAAAAAH2k/5glNJhwipQEBRn6MPTkMcikBxUc3giFswCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Heart-Pressed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZvHmAHH39lk/YCbci2CriUI/AAAAAAAAH2o/2rrBpcbn1Osjdac2jCm5NsoD4ATsrADygCNcBGAsYHQ/s500/Hearts-pressed%2Bcover.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="324" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZvHmAHH39lk/YCbci2CriUI/AAAAAAAAH2o/2rrBpcbn1Osjdac2jCm5NsoD4ATsrADygCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Hearts-pressed%2Bcover.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Heart Pressed</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Melissa Wardwell</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Contemporary Romance</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> February 23, 2021</p><p><b><em>Crushes are great for grapes, wine, and romance—not so great for hearts.</em></b></p><p>The Sweetheart Festival, an Elnora Island institution, has sparked more than a few romances over the years, but who would have thought it would light a fire in two hearts from two of the island’s oldest families. When Amara Martin and Dante Greco meet, sparks fly that may ignite more than romance.</p><p><b>Two wineries, old feuds, generations of traditions.</b></p><p>Seeing the attraction at Amara and Dante’s chance meeting, Beth Stevens and Scott Anderson join forces to do a little matchmaking, not realizing the pressure it would bring to both households and their own hearts. The new couple must decide if they will adhere to tradition or break free from expectations and choose love. Pressure on every side threatens a love that hasn’t yet had a chance to ripen—for both Amara and Dante as well as for Beth and Scott.</p><p>In this “forbidden love” novel, <em>Heart Pressed</em> continues the Elnora Island romances of the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.<br /><b>The Independence Islands Series:</b> beach reads aren’t just for summer anymore.</p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: This is a wonderful addition to the Island Series, but do not worry this novel can be read without the rest. But in my opinion, go and read them.</i></b></p><p><b><i>This is a story of love and acceptance. there are four main characters in this story and they all have to deal with issues that could pull them apart. Wonderfully written and a fast read this is one for those that just like a fun romance type read. I hope we get to read more about Beth, Scott, Amara, and Dante. Can a family feud come between Dante and Amara? There is so much love in this story, it is well worth the read.</i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/2YEPKlp”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oDemaV9mvUI/YCbcsHOyU0I/AAAAAAAAH2s/6FOIGbs8DkID30ny0aizcaG8cw_KQuEJwCNcBGAsYHQ/s200/Chautona.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="133" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oDemaV9mvUI/YCbcsHOyU0I/AAAAAAAAH2s/6FOIGbs8DkID30ny0aizcaG8cw_KQuEJwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Chautona.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Melissa Wardwell resides in Owosso, Michigan with her husband Jonathan, three children, a cat, and two pitbulls. Besides writing, she enjoys reading, having coffee with friends, and spending quality time with her husband kayaking and fishing. Melissa likes to joke about the voices in her head, but it is those voices have inspired her to write several romance novels such as “I Know the Plans” (a story based in her hometown of Owosso) and “Finding Hope in Savannah”. When she is not penning works of fiction, she is busy reviewing books on her blog, Back Porch Reads. To see more from Melissa Wardwell, visit www.melissawardwell.com</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Melissa</span></h1><p>“Life never goes as planned.”<br />That is the understatement of the century. 2020 has been the perfect example of it. Around the world, plans were made on January 1st to do this or that. Plans to use the year as a spring board for something new, better, or just a change.</p><p>Then that virus dashed all those plans. We were shut out from the world with only our books, our televisions, and our families. Some battled the shut down alone, while others had a house full (one friend of mine had eleven people in her house and only one was not her child). I know a couple of single friends who decided to stay at one house for the few weeks that Michigan was closed. Others, like myself, may not have done as well as everyone thought they were. Brave face and all. But we survived. We persevered. We adapted.</p><p>“Heart Pressed” is my covid story. It is about the unexpected way life change while you are in the middle of making plans for the future. How some changes are wonderful and rewarding, while others will bring you to the ground, begging for mercy.</p><p>Take Amara, for instance. She had a plan and put things into motion to make that plan come to fruition, but God (don’t you love those two words?) had a different plan and took hold of her heart. He softened it, molded it, made it a place where He could reside. Then life came knocking. 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box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 2.0625rem; line-height: 1.27273; margin: 1.69697em 0px 0.848485em; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; text-decoration-line: underline;">Giveaway</span></h1><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-petNrnPomEU/YCbc8JFCvLI/AAAAAAAAH24/yAki9F0Kp10NaQboT4On9-eAy2e_rZU8gCNcBGAsYHQ/s940/heart%2Bpressed%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-petNrnPomEU/YCbc8JFCvLI/AAAAAAAAH24/yAki9F0Kp10NaQboT4On9-eAy2e_rZU8gCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/heart%2Bpressed%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Melissa is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"> and a copy of the book!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 19 lakesidelivingsite, March 19 Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, March 20 A Novel Pursuit, March 20 She Lives To Read, March 21 Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 22 Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 22 Library Lady’s Kid Lit, March 23 Mypreciousbitsandmusings, March 23 Aryn the Libraryan, March 24 deb’s Book Review, March 24 Artistic Nobody, March 25 (Guest Review from Joni Truex) Blossoms and Blessings, March 25 Locks, Hooks and Books, March 26 Batya’s Bits, March 26 For Him and My Family, March 27 Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, March 27 (Author Interview) Inklings and notions, March 28 Cultivating us, March 28 Texas Book-aholic, March 29 Blogging With Carol, March 29 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 30 Connect in Fiction, March 30 Simple Harvest Reads, March 31 (Guest Review from Donna Cline) The Meanderings of a Bookworm, March 31 Splashes of Joy, April 1 Godly Book Reviews, April 1 Giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">I<span style="font-size: x-small;"> received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-22810967693881879722021-03-24T07:00:00.036-07:002021-03-24T07:00:01.022-07:00The Purple Nightgown Celebration Tour!<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ek9CfOndgWQ/YCgsCElb_VI/AAAAAAAAH3E/XubLfoNAN-wPxM2QkHtA3ov8x1liQpEPgCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/The-Purple-Nightgown.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ek9CfOndgWQ/YCgsCElb_VI/AAAAAAAAH3E/XubLfoNAN-wPxM2QkHtA3ov8x1liQpEPgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/The-Purple-Nightgown.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pKDkdfNrZ_4/YCgsI5U1UjI/AAAAAAAAH3I/l6I2eUIjW-wVc2qjjdOrYxqeV4sIdfYtACNcBGAsYHQ/s300/purple%2Bnightgown%2Bcover.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="197" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pKDkdfNrZ_4/YCgsI5U1UjI/AAAAAAAAH3I/l6I2eUIjW-wVc2qjjdOrYxqeV4sIdfYtACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/purple%2Bnightgown%2Bcover.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>The Purple Nightgown</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>A.D. Lawrence</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Historical Suspense</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> March, 2021</p><p><strong>Marvel at true but forgotten history when patients check into Linda Hazzard’s Washington state spa in 1912 and soon become victim of her twisted greed.</strong><br />Book 10 in the True Colors series—Fiction Based on Strange-But True History</p><p>Heiress Stella Burke is plagued by insincere suitors and nonstop headaches. Exhausting all other medical aides for her migraines, Stella reads <em>Fasting for the Cure of Disease</em> by Linda Hazzard and determines to go to the spa the author runs. Stella’s chauffer and long-time friend, Henry Clayton, is reluctant to leave her at the spa. Something doesn’t feel right to him, still Stella submits herself into Linda Hazzard’s care. Stella soon learns the spa has a dark side and Linda a mean streak. But when Stella has had enough, all ways to leave are suddenly blocked. Will Stella become a walking skeleton like many of the other patients or succumb to a worse fate?</p><p> </p><p><b><i>My Thoughts: This is such a wonderful read. It is full of suspense, it is full of love. This is a story that will grip the readers' hearts. Can a rich heiress fall in love with her best friend from childhood? Will she ever find relief from the pain? Stella is just an average girl who suffers from migraines. Anyone who has suffered through one can understand her plight. Henry only cares for Stella and would do anything to see her better. This is a story of learning to lean on God no matter what. We should follow God and lean on Him. The fact that this is a true-crime mystery, will keep the reader thinking, could this really happen? The answer is yes.</i></b></p><p><b><i>This is a must-read for those who love a good mystery. Well written and hard to put down, this is one you will not want to pass up. </i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3aArkiR”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nY3CtHTu0ek/YCgs-TZ9C6I/AAAAAAAAH3U/wzcmGcvU9XokVmkPGiBmyLtv50kMjdodgCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/purple%2Bauthor.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nY3CtHTu0ek/YCgs-TZ9C6I/AAAAAAAAH3U/wzcmGcvU9XokVmkPGiBmyLtv50kMjdodgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/purple%2Bauthor.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>A.D. Lawrence makes her home in Northeastern Nebraska. She has been passionate about writing and true crime for years, and her two obsessions melded into the goal of authorship. She is an active member of the ACFW, writes a true crime blog, won the 2019 Crown Award and was a 2019 First Impressions finalist.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from A.D. Lawrence</span></h1><p>Times have changed. And like so many things, health retreats have experienced their own metamorphosis. Sure, they’ve always catered to people with both spare money and time, but aside from similar clientele, the face of the health spa is nothing like its early 20th century sister.</p><p> </p><p>If you could afford a getaway to a modern-day health spa like The Golden Door, you’d be treated to the luxury of rest. Yoga on the beach. Deep tissue massages. A much-needed break from technology and life’s constant pressures. Mental well-being is valued almost as highly as physical health, and the two are thought to be connected. After days or weeks of pampering, you would return home relaxed, recharged, and ready to dip back into the hustle of the real world.</p><p> </p><p>In 1911, during the time of <em>The Purple Nightgown</em>, the medical community took a diametrically different approach to health. Weight equaled health.The prevailing assumption was that any ailments were directly connected to weight. Thus, ‘fat camps’ grew in popularity. Men and women checked into sanatoriums where the aides put them through grueling exercise regimes and provided them with just enough food to sustain life. No coddling. Not many of us would subject ourselves to the treatments early health spas required.</p><p> </p><p>In this era of already extreme health measures, Linda Hazzard made her mark in Washington State. Obsessed with fasting, she ran her patients through an unfathomable course of ‘diet and exercise’ that proved the undoing of many. She did give massages though, which you’ll learn more about when you read <em>The Purple Nightgown</em>.</p><p> </p><p>Although it’s fun to long for a simpler time while reading historical books and watching shows like <em>Little House on the Prairie</em>, there are some modern ways of thinking and advances in human comfort I’d rather not give up. One of those is the vastly superior spa experience we have today. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dZhS8a4Cdu8/YCgtOqFc6jI/AAAAAAAAH3c/kh6P_Zzx6280Ug6y9vQIqpgIXQG7E6oigCNcBGAsYHQ/s940/purple%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dZhS8a4Cdu8/YCgtOqFc6jI/AAAAAAAAH3c/kh6P_Zzx6280Ug6y9vQIqpgIXQG7E6oigCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/purple%2Bgiveaway.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, A.D. is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">and a copy of the book!!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/1098d/the-purple-nightgown-celebration-tour-giveaway" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329256664702947607.post-60591976782649200752021-03-21T15:30:00.001-07:002021-03-21T15:34:22.294-07:00Broken to Beautiful Celebration Tour!<p> </p><p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4RUkHnnKg1A/YBmVL4fPIVI/AAAAAAAAHtE/ZTRa-Uw5rkUnmWqcJ8fYOy-fg_XFo1vrwCNcBGAsYHQ/s851/Broken-to-Beautiful.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4RUkHnnKg1A/YBmVL4fPIVI/AAAAAAAAHtE/ZTRa-Uw5rkUnmWqcJ8fYOy-fg_XFo1vrwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Broken-to-Beautiful.jpg" 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8y4jUTINlo/YBmVc9EkqhI/AAAAAAAAHtM/IG627y58yTk4tt0rqTFs_NA2ZI_wOuOvgCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/BtB_ebook_cover-1600x2560-188x300.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="188" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8y4jUTINlo/YBmVc9EkqhI/AAAAAAAAHtM/IG627y58yTk4tt0rqTFs_NA2ZI_wOuOvgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/BtB_ebook_cover-1600x2560-188x300.jpg" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Broken to Beautiful</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Jeannine Bennett</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Nonfiction</p><p><strong>Release date:</strong> July 29, 2019</p><p> </p><p><b>What do you do when life is unfair, all hope is lost and God seems absent?</b></p><p>Life does not always turn out the way we hope. It is often unfair, filled with hurt and rocked by disappointment. Even as Christians we find ourselves wondering if God is really there.</p><p>Jeannine Bennett is no exception; she understands all too well the struggles of life that hit so hard they take your breath away and leave you broken. But she’s also discovered that our greatest trials in life are always used by God for good, nothing we experience is ever wasted. In Broken to Beautiful, Jeannine invites us into her journey of how God captured her heart. With vulnerability, tenacity and humor, she helps us to recognize that brokenness is not the end of our story. God has a plan for each of us and it is beautiful. No matter how great your struggle, your loss, or your disappointment, God is still in control and his promises are real. She helps us understand that it’s not just our story its God’s story too.</p><p> <b><i>My Thoughts: This was a book that I could not put down. The reader is drawn into the testimony of Jeannine Bennett and the struggles she went through in life. This book is such an encouragement to her readers. It is so wonderful to see what comes from brokenness and heartache. God loves us and wants nothing more than to restore us to fellowship with Him. This is a good testimony that good does come out of bad and that we should stand firm and endure our trials while looking toward Him. Philippians 4:13 comes to mind here, and we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. This book also has questions for the reader to ponder after reading each chapter and verses to meditate on. This was a wonderful, encouraging read.</i></b></p><p><b><i>💜💜💜💜💜</i></b></p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3iTjCnA”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> </p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10ojkjEdPBw/YBmVtVq6znI/AAAAAAAAHtU/8IpC-Zj_1DsZIyKbp0_kuGP-93pKIhWNgCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/Jeannine-Bennett-Author-Pic-300x206.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10ojkjEdPBw/YBmVtVq6znI/AAAAAAAAHtU/8IpC-Zj_1DsZIyKbp0_kuGP-93pKIhWNgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Jeannine-Bennett-Author-Pic-300x206.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Jeannine Bennett is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She is also the founder and CEO of Vision to Purpose, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, an adjunct faculty member in the School of Business for Liberty University Online, and an executive coach for The Honor Foundation.</p><p>To those who know Jeannine, she is simply a woman who loves Jesus, is devoted to her family, and struggles with life’s challenges like the rest of us. She is not immune to bad hair days, shrinking clothes (weight gain), or sleepless nights. She loves learning and sharing the knowledge acquired to help others learn too. Her favorite ice cream is a toss-up between butter pecan and mint chocolate chip. And, although she has lived in Virginia for more than 30 years, she still calls a water fountain a bubbler. A term she grew up saying in her hometown of Racine, Wisconsin.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Jeannine</span></h1><p>”To Be a Light for Others”</p><p> </p><p>People often ask why I chose to share such personal details of my life. Truth be told, to be a light for others. For years I wanted to write a book. It took me a long time to grow the courage necessary to begin the journey. Since I was sharing my testimony, I had to be okay with being vulnerable. I needed to be strong enough to reveal those intimate life details with others. The process became easier once I realized my story was God’s story, too!</p><p> </p><p>Everyone goes through struggles in life, but those trials do not have to leave us broken. We can find hope, peace, and restoration with God, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Nothing we experience is ever wasted. God uses everything.</p><p> </p><p>In <em>Broken to Beautiful</em>, you will find a series of events that read like a tragedy, comedy, drama, and horror show. It is full of hurt, deceit, grief, heartache, and devastation. However, thanks to God, it is also full of great joy, many blessings, countless rewards, lots of love, and a whole bunch of never-ending hope.</p><p> </p><p>It is my sincerest desire that this book serves as a blessing to those who read it.</p><p> </p><p>In Christ,</p><p>Jeannine</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Blog Stops</span></h1><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Book Reviews From an Avid Reader"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Book Reviews From an Avid Reader</span></a>, March 11</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; 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box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://debs-bookreview.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"Arial"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"deb's Book Review"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">deb’s Book Review</span></a>, March 23</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://truthandgracehomeschoolacademy.wordpress.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy</span></a>, March 24</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SfJkv4hIN0k/YBmV-AD38aI/AAAAAAAAHtc/J8LduCjZmMUXCxj24FT0CbicfQtm9JDBQCNcBGAsYHQ/s285/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="285" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SfJkv4hIN0k/YBmV-AD38aI/AAAAAAAAHtc/J8LduCjZmMUXCxj24FT0CbicfQtm9JDBQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/amazon%2Bcard.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">To celebrate her tour, Jeannine is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card!</p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! </p><p center="" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/10938/broken-to-beautiful-celebration-tour-giveaway Tour Reminders" target="_blank">Click Here to Enter!</a></b><br /></p><p center="" style="text-align: center;">I<span style="font-size: x-small;"> received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></p>Mary-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751625834859804931noreply@blogger.com1