tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82183020847653179272024-03-13T09:17:45.296-07:00Aimymichelleaimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.comBlogger479125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-22001608017080337382018-02-21T09:09:00.000-08:002018-03-06T09:22:38.088-08:00Real-Life Romance by Rhonda Stoppe Party and Prize Pack Giveaway<div align="left" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Century Gothic", "ITC Avant Garde", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Do you believe in true love?</strong></div>
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In a world of broken relationships and hurting people, it can seem like all we ever see is heartache-that marriages are doomed from the start and romance isn't worth the risk.</div>
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But heart-fluttering, long-lasting love is all around us...we just have to look for it!</div>
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This collection of beautiful, real-life accounts will bring laughter and tears as you enjoy each story of ordinary people who found extraordinary love. Page after page, you will find inspiration to</div>
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-rekindle the romance in your love story</div>
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-trust in God's providence and timing</div>
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-faithfully hope for your own happily-ever-after</div>
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-celebrate true romance</div>
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-believe in life-long love</div>
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Don't let the world define romance for you! See how God is at work in the hearts of His people-knitting together hearts in a love that forever endures.</div>
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Rhonda Stoppe is the No Regrets Woman. With more than 20 years of experience as a pastor's wife, mom, mentor, author, and speaker, Rhonda uses humor and honest communication to help women build No Regrets Lives. She and her husband live their real-life romance in northern California, and have four grown children and eight grandchildren.</div>
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My Thoughts:<br />
for my personal tastes the thought of the book was nice. but in actuality i just didn't enjoy it. in some ways it seems like the stories were a little on the trying too hard side. it didn't grab me like a fiction romance novel would. so this kind of missed the mark with me.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">i was provided this book in exchange for my review. i wasn't compensated in any way</span><br />
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<strong>Whether you're single and looking for a reason to believe in love or a parent watching your own child fall in love, <a href="https://www.rhondastoppe.com/real-life-romance-inspiring-stories-help-believe-true-love/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><em>Real-Life Romance</em></a> by Rhonda Stoppe will inspire you to believe in life-long love.</strong> This collection of beautiful, real-life accounts will bring laughter and tears as you enjoy each story of ordinary people who found extraordinary love. Don't let the world define romance for you! See how God is at work in the hearts of His people-knitting together hearts in a love that forever endures.
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<strong>Join Rhonda and other real-life romancers on March 6 for a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1633482340073542/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Facebook Live party</a>, plus enter to win the Make Your Own Real-Life Romance prize pack!</strong>
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<strong>One grand prize winner will receive:</strong>
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<li>A $50 restaurant gift card</li>
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<strong>Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on March 6.</strong> The winner will be announced at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1633482340073542/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Rhonda's Facebook Live Party</strong></a>. RSVP for a chance to connect with Rhonda and other readers, as well as for a chance to win other prizes!
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aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-43360567150573170012017-09-13T09:44:00.000-07:002017-10-02T09:46:51.305-07:00The Action Storybook Bible Kindle Fire Giveaway<div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: "Century Gothic", CenturyGothic, AppleGothic, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;">
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From the sleek and amazing creatures God created at the beginning of the world to the powerful kings who reigned over ancient Israel to Jesus's gift of eternal life for you and your family-God has a beautiful and exciting plan for the world. Where do you fit into that plan? How are the truths found in God's Word reflected in your life?</div>
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This Bible storybook features 15 episodes highlighting key milestones in God's story, packed with dozens of scenes-combining stories from God's Word with brand-new captivating illustrations from Brazilian master-artist Sergio Cariello, illustrator of the bestselling <em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 14.4px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Action Bible</em>. Discover your family's place in God's redemptive story and together put your faith into action!</div>
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Interactive features include:</div>
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-Fifteen episodes loaded with over 350 brand-new illustrations from master-artist Sergio Cariello.<br />-Short and easy reading for all ages. Take turns telling God's redemptive story!<br />-The Life, Faith, Action! feature wraps up each episode and helps your family recognize how God is moving through each story, discover how that relates to your daily lives, and feel inspired to put your faith into action.<br />-Heroes Hall of Fame index, where you can look up your favorite Bible characters and discover their stories!</div>
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Catherine has written more than twenty-five books for children, including the bestselling "Adventure Bible Storybook." As publisher of children's resources at David C Cook, she leads product development for The Action Bible® collection, which has sold more than a million copies. Catherine lives with her husband, their three children, and their big furry dog in the Colorado forest. ||**|| Brazilian-born Sergio Cariello has been an accomplished artist since childhood, drawing a regular comic strip for his city's newspaper at age 11. He spent many childhood hours poring over "The Picture Bible" (Portuguese edition), never dreaming he would illustrate an updated edition ("The Action Bible") decades later. Sergio has worked for Marvel Comics and DC comics and has illustrated Batman, Spiderman, Superman, Iron-Man, Wonder Woman, Fantastic-Four, and dozens more comic book characters.</div>
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i love a good graphic novel and if its about Jesus then sign me up. i'm sure its more marketed for a kid but as an adult i love it just as much. the pictures and the way the stories are told are awesome and i'd definitely recommend for all ages!</div>
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<strong>Discover your family's place in God's incredible story and together put your faith into action with the new <em><a href="http://www.theactionbible.com/product/action-storybook-bible/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Action Storybook Bible</a></em> from David C Cook!</strong> Explore God's redemptive story together with your children ages 8 and under in the 15 episodes highlighting key milestones in God's story. Master-artist Sergio Cariello created more than 350 brand-new illustrations to captivate your family and help you recognize how God is moving through each story.
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<strong>Families see the Bible in motion and put their faith into action!</strong>
<em>The Action Storybook Bible</em> invites families with young children to explore God's redemptive story together. An entry point into the world of <em>The Action Bible</em>, it tells of the amazing creation story, powerful kings who reigned over ancient Israel, God's miraculous gift of eternal life through Jesus, and more! God's promise for the world is displayed throughout every page. Discover your family's place in God's incredible story and together put your faith into action!
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<li>Life, Faith, Action! features-conclude every episode and invite families to talk about how God moves in the stories, how to see God in life today, how to put faith into action, and how to easily talk to God with a suggested prayer.</li>
<li>Hall of Fame visual index-the place to look up favorite Bible characters by discovering their icon connections and finding them in the stories.</li>
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aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-53433186400499535182017-05-20T22:51:00.000-07:002017-05-30T23:51:14.394-07:00Becky Wade's 'True to You' Prize Pack and $100 Giveaway<div align="left" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Century Gothic", "ITC Avant Garde", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">
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After a devastating heartbreak three years ago, genealogist and historical village owner Nora Bradford has decided that burying her nose in her work and her books is far safer than romance in the here and now.</div>
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Unlike Nora, former Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor recipient John Lawson is a modern-day man, usually 100 percent focused on the present. But when he's diagnosed with an inherited condition, he's forced to dig into the secrets of his past and his adoption as an infant, enlisting Nora to help him uncover the identity of his birth mother.</div>
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The more time they spend together, the more this pair of opposites suspects they just might be a perfect match. However, John's already dating someone and Nora's not sure she's ready to trade her crushes on fictional heroes for the risks of a real relationship. Finding the answers they're seeking will test the limits of their identity, their faith, and their devotion to one another.</div>
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Becky Wade is a California native who attended Baylor University, met and married a Texan, and settled in Dallas. She published historical romances for the general market before putting her career on hold for several years to care for her three children. When God called her back to writing, Becky knew He meant for her to turn her attention to Christian fiction. She loves writing funny, modern, and inspirational contemporary romance! She's the Carol Award, INSPY Award, and Inspirational Reader's Choice Award winning author of<em> My Stubborn Heart,</em> the Porter Family series, and the Bradford Sisters Romance series.</div>
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at first i thought i wouldn't like it when i got started but once i got a few pages in i really started getting into the story. at the same time its not like the previous novels from her i've read where i was instantly involved with the whole story. so on one hand it was good, on the other it just didn't grab me like previous novels.<br />
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<strong>Do opposites <em>really</em> attract? John and Nora might just be the perfect match. Find out in <em><a href="http://beckywade.com/home/true-to-you/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">True to You</a></em>, book one in Becky Wade's new series!</strong> Genealogist and historical village owner Nora Bradford has decided that burying her nose in her work and her books is far safer than romance in the here and now. Former Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor recipient John Lawson is a modern-day man, usually 100 percent focused on the present. But when he's diagnosed with an inherited condition, he's forced to dig into the secrets of his past and his adoption as an infant, enlisting Nora to help him uncover the identity of his birth mother. Finding the answers they're seeking will test the limits of their identity, their faith, and their devotion to one another.
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<strong>Raise your hand if you're ready for Becky Wade's new series!</strong> Celebrate the release of book one, <em>True to You</em>, with Becky and other readers on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/161794874347582/" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> on May 4th during a fun author chat party at 8:00 PM EDT (that's 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, & 5:00 Pacific)! Becky will be chatting about the book and answering your questions about the new series, and of course, there will be plenty of fun giveaways too!
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Josiah Chamberlain's life's work revolves around repairing other people's marriages. When his own is threatened by his wife's unexplained distance, and then threatened further when she's unexpectedly plunged into an unending fog, Josiah finds his expertise, quick wit and clever quips are no match for a relationship that is clearly broken.</div>
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Feeling betrayed, confused, and ill-equipped for a crisis this crippling, he reexamines everything he knows about the fragility of hope and the strength of his faith and love. Love seems to have failed him. Will what's left of his faith fail him, too? Or will it be the one thing that holds him together and sears through the impenetrable wall that separates them?</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><b>Cynthia Ruchti</b></span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> tells stories <i>hemmed in hope</i> through her novels, novellas, nonfiction books, articles and devotionals, drawing from 33 years of on-air radio ministry. Ruchti has written more than 20 award-winning novels, novellas, nonfiction books and devotionals. Her books have received numerous awards and nominations, including the RT Reviewers' Choice, ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year nominations, two Selah Awards, Christian Retailing's BEST, was an ACFW Carol Award finalist and a Christy finalist, among other honors. Her latest release is the novel <i>A Fragile Hope</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">One of Ruchti's greatest joys is helping other writers grow in their craft. To that end, she has served as worship and devotions staff and faculty for the Write-to-Publish conference and teaches at other writers' conferences across the country and internationally as opportunities arise. She also serves as the professional relations liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ruchti speaks frequently for women's groups and serves on her church's worship team. She and her husband live in the heart of Wisconsin, not far from their three children and five grandchildren.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Find out more about Cynthia at</span> <a alt="http://www.cynthiaruchti.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D0018IL1lnvureT9GEF9Xi4sSMn02Pzor_jfKiDrJMPpzzMsX5iMkiz7V2pRavO2t93lYyWyIR7Umn2qIMk2A-W3vV0-IPXLnL0SVmoDM67lyWJp_VwyKQoLepZCgwhrQQG2kWYsopqP6UjV27npyG-D2ZcLlk3Xw6GYzNdrcAkw9NppWNPrHrwggA%3D%3D%26c%3DqvY22lVPZ8vWyDejHxlHrdfD1IsnDv5ac02O_800kyWR1PBC-dY-yA%3D%3D%26ch%3DrQlDUa30TVS1KX_6ZiewA7-eiSOp5Bl56QYlaJ1xDHuNtoFZe5D_Dw%3D%3D&source=gmail&ust=1493360998842000&usg=AFQjCNHnxHwQ9oPb332X4uku5pY8qkBElw" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018IL1lnvureT9GEF9Xi4sSMn02Pzor_jfKiDrJMPpzzMsX5iMkiz7V2pRavO2t93lYyWyIR7Umn2qIMk2A-W3vV0-IPXLnL0SVmoDM67lyWJp_VwyKQoLepZCgwhrQQG2kWYsopqP6UjV27npyG-D2ZcLlk3Xw6GYzNdrcAkw9NppWNPrHrwggA==&c=qvY22lVPZ8vWyDejHxlHrdfD1IsnDv5ac02O_800kyWR1PBC-dY-yA==&ch=rQlDUa30TVS1KX_6ZiewA7-eiSOp5Bl56QYlaJ1xDHuNtoFZe5D_Dw==" shape="rect" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #508b8e; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">http://www.cynthiaruchti.<wbr></wbr>com</a>.</div>
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<b>My Thoughts</b>: i've liked Cynthia Ruchtis books in the past so i assumed this one would be awesome as the others were. the writing was good and it did keep me interested but i guess maybe i just didn't like where it went or where it was going. granted i finished the entire thing pretty quickly. i just felt like it lacked something in the story and i hated how it ended. that part was unfortunate for me. all in all it was a good read. just not my favorite</div>
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<strong>When your life's work revolves around repairing other people's marriages, what happens when your own marriage begins to fall apart? Find out what happens to Josiah Chamberlain in Cynthia Ruchti's new book, <em><a href="http://www.cynthiaruchti.com/books/a-fragile-hope/" target="_blank">A Fragile Hope</a></em>.</strong> Feeling betrayed, confused, and ill-equipped for a crisis this crippling, he reexamines everything he knows about the fragility of hope and the strength of his faith and love. Love seems to have failed him. Will what's left of his faith fail him, too? Or will it be the one thing that holds him together and sears through the impenetrable wall that separates them?
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<em>Don't Go to Bed Angry: Stay Up and Fight</em>(Abingdon Press, June 2016)<br /><br /><strong>A practical handbook on how to fight better---together---for your marriage.</strong><br /><br />In every marriage, there is conflict. And with every conflict, there is a choice for resolution. Will you ignore the issue until it seemingly goes away? Or will you work together to find peace?<br /><br />In <em>Don't Go to Bed Angry</em>, Deb and Ron DeArmond give you permission to fight. Conflict isn't the problem, after all; the real issue is how we deal with the conflict. Deb and Ron demonstrate how communication through conflict can safeguard---and even strengthen---your relationship. Immensely practical features including worksheets and discussion questions make this a definitive go-to resource to help you start fighting---together---for your marriage.<br /><br /><div>
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<span style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: monospace; font-size: 11.7px; line-height: 17.28px; text-align: left;"><strong>Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry! The giveaway ends on May 9th.</strong> The winners will be announced May 10th on <a href="http://www.cynthiaruchti.com/hopenotes/" target="_blank"><strong>Cynthia's blog</strong></a>.</span><br />
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<strong style="font-size: 13.3333px;">My Thoughts:</strong><br />
<strong style="font-size: 13.3333px;">i've only recently been introduced to Cythia Ruchti's books. and it makes me wish i knew about her sooner. this book instantly caught my attention and it never stopped. though at times i got kinda frustrated with it. and i honestly didn't like the ending all that much. but regardless the writing kept me guessing and wanting to see what happened next. i finished it super quick which was pretty good considering i haven't actually finished a book in a long while. i wouldn't necessarily call this a super romantic book but it was nice nonetheless. check this out if you like music or a story about a person who is just at a crossroads in life. </strong><br />
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<em style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Song of Silence</em><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"> (Abingdon, April 2016)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "itc avant garde" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Forced to retire from her position as music educator in a small Midwestern K-8 school, Lucy can only watch helplessly as the program her father started years ago disintegrates before her eyes. As the music fades and a chasm separates her form the passion of her heart, Lucy wonders if her faith's song has gone silent, too. The musical score of her life seems to be missing all the notes.</span></span></div>
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aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-16761670135480823202016-04-27T15:49:00.005-07:002016-04-27T15:49:49.303-07:00It has been a long timewhere do i begin? life is just a hot hot mess.<br />
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everything and anything is going wrong all at once. but in the midst i'm back into finding myself.<br />
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i've decided to blog again, i've started to read more and i've discovered a love for a paper planner/stamping in it! i'm so excited to journey through life like this and i'm SO excited to blog again. and reading is literally so awesome.<br />
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i've been doing a lot of crocheting lately i'll share some pictures later on.<br />
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but other than that there have been family injuries, car wrecks, cancer, just plain drama and other health crisis'. such a mess. but we'll get through it and we always do.<br />
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i just lost my nanny job of two years so i'm trying to pick up all the pieces, life wise and health wise. i will get through and i'm just so blessed in other ways so it will carry me through.<br />
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until later!aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-7141438415426152292016-02-12T22:53:00.000-08:002016-02-18T22:24:27.844-08:00Keeper of the stars by Robin Lee hatcher<br />
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<strong>Because it's not always love at first sight!</strong><br />
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When her mother died from pneumonia, Penny Cartwright was heartbroken. But now, after burying her younger brother just 12 years later, she is devastated. Anger, guilt, and sorrow cloud Penny's mind, and the last thing she wants is to be reminded of her pain---but that's exactly what happens when a stranger comes to town.<br />
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Trevor Reynolds has been chasing fame for more than a dozen years, but his musical career can't get off the ground. While on the road, an accident kills his young drummer, Brad Cartwright. Trevor wasn't behind the wheel, but he still blames himself . . . and so does Brad's sister, Penny. Now Trevor finds himself in Kings Meadow, determined to follow through on his final promise to his friend.<br />
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Best-selling novelist <strong>Robin Lee Hatcher</strong> is known for her heart-warming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. The winner of the Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction, the RITA Award for Best Inspirational Romance, two RT Career Achievement Awards, and the RWA Lifetime Achievement Award, Robin is the author of over sixty novels.<br />
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<strong>About the book:</strong> <em><br /><strong>Another Way Home</strong></em> (Abingdon Press, October 2015)<br /><br />Sometimes God's ways are not at all what we expect . . . and exactly what we need.<br /><br />Grant
and Audrey are adding grandchildren to their family left and right, but
middle daughter, Danae, and her husband, Dallas Brooks, have been
trying for years with no baby in sight.<br /><br />Though Danae is ready to
consider adoption, Dallas will not even discuss it. Despairing of ever
having a family of her own, Danae decides to pour her passion and
energies into volunteer work with a newly opened women's shelter in
town. Looking for a good cause to fill her lonely days, she never
expects to give her heart to the hurting women she meets there. She's
finally learning to live her life with gratitude, but then
heart-wrenching events on Thanksgiving weekend threaten to pull the
entire Whitman clan into turmoil-and leave them all forever changed.<br /><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Litfuse was kind enough to send me this book for review. and honestly this series is a hit for me no matter which book it is. i always go through Deborah Raneys books at lightening speed. the writing just keeps you interested from the very start and Dallas and Danae's story was one of those. it was honestly kind of heart wrenching at times and at other times it was something where i wanted to cheer! you do get put on a rollercoaster ride of emotions but i love that in a book it keeps it interesting. if you like a series about a family that has all sorts of different and entertaining stories. then this is the one for you.</span></div>
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<strong>Deborah Raney's </strong>books
have won numerous awards, including the RITA, National Readers Choice
Award, HOLT Medallion, and the Carol Award, and have twice been Christy
Award finalists. She and her husband, Ken, recently traded small-town
life in Kansas-the setting of many of Deborah's novels---for life in the
(relatively) big city of Wichita, where they enjoy gardening,
antiquing, movies, and traveling to visit four children and a growing
brood of grandchildren who all live much too far away.</div>
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aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-47321697689047947722015-07-25T16:12:00.000-07:002015-08-02T11:58:53.648-07:00Melissa Jagears’ ‘A Bride at Last’ and a $100 Memory-Making Giveaway<b><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"></span></b><br />
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<b><b>Historical Romance<br />Bethany House </b></b></div>
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<b>Can Silas and Kate overcome their rocky start and experience healing—and possibly love? Discover the answer in Melissa Jagears' new book, <i><a href="http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/a-bride-at-last/348020" target="_blank">A Bride at Last</a></i>. </b>Neither Kate nor Silas is prepared for the secrets and past hurts that have yet to come to light as they attempt to prove nine-year-old Anthony's paternity to the court. Can their wounded souls bind them together or will all that stands between them leave them lonely forever?<br />
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This is truly a heart-wrenching story in many ways. Silas' abandonment issues from early childhood and his trying desperately to drown it all in drinking, which drives his wife of less than a year away from him, resulting in even more loneliness... and Kate's abuse at the hands of her brother-in-law who had the same problem, after the death of her parents, with all the memories of that that make her marriage impossible... then the kid, who may be Silas' own, and all his troubles, and all the struggles to become his parent... everything is just so insane in this story, with a storm brewing around every corner.<br />
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But it does get better eventually, and it ends in beautiful resolution. You just have to read it to see how it all weaves together so intricately to bring lovely relief to such chaos and disharmony.<br />
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I also love the book cover and feel like it complements the story so well, especially when it's all said and done. They're adorable, and you can really see the way Silas cherishes Kate, with the cute boy down below. I heartily recommend this book, so get it now!<br />
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<b>Celebrate the release of <i>A Bride at Last</i> by entering to win a $100 Memory-Making giveaway and RSVPing to Melissa's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/419672001574790/" target="_blank">August 4th author chat party</a>!</b>
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aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-39493143871172678922015-06-27T17:20:00.000-07:002015-07-01T18:36:18.356-07:00Litfuse blog tour Summer's List by Anita Higman<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWi52rL0TyCr5pb5ZW1mXliDrF2gY_I8vOwSaa3lZhYsSo_dIjbba61h8xR6dtF_NB7JYN0hQQepCIkEonmQXULNkX2CvcV7VIp2QMij1KWngSM722zDJKhmwJd1wJsGHWF_mkOY6C0636/s1600/unnamed%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWi52rL0TyCr5pb5ZW1mXliDrF2gY_I8vOwSaa3lZhYsSo_dIjbba61h8xR6dtF_NB7JYN0hQQepCIkEonmQXULNkX2CvcV7VIp2QMij1KWngSM722zDJKhmwJd1wJsGHWF_mkOY6C0636/s320/unnamed%25281%2529.jpg" width="207" /></a><b>About the book:</b> <br />
<span style="color: black;"><i>Summer's List</i> (River North, June 2015)<br /><br />A dying wish alters the course of a young woman's life.<br /><br />Life
hadn't been easy for Summer Snow. In acts of selflessness---caring for
her ailing parents and running her grandmother's bookstore---she had
forfeited her youth and dreams for the needs of others. And the only
tries she had at love . . . didn't turn out. She had the bookstore, she
had her beloved granny, but she was missing something---or someone.<br /><br />Opportunity
strikes when Granny sends Summer on an unexpected adventure with one
Martin Langtree, a kind but gangly young man from Summer's past. A
childhood friendship is rekindled, a romance is sparked, and mysteries
are solved in one magical Texas summer. Will Summer strike out on love
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<span style="color: black;">At times this book is honestly really heart wrenching. while reading the book i wasn't sure what to think at some points. it was a really amazing book. i just wish it was longer some parts i felt like just weren't finished. so that part made me a little sad. but the story line was one that made you consistently interested. i would definitely recommend this book to all who want a somewhat light read!</span><br />
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Best-selling and award-winning author, <b>Anita Higman</b>,
has over thirty books published (several coauthored) for adults and
children. She's been a Barnes & Noble "Author of the Month" for
Houston and has a BA degree, combining speech communication, psychology,
and art. Anita loves good movies, exotic teas, and brunch with her
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<b>About the book:</b> <br />
<span style="color: black;"><i>Two Roads Home</i> (Abingdon Press, June 2015)<br /><br /><b>What if it's too late for dreams to come true?</b><br /><br />Minor---but-nagging
setbacks continue to sour Grant and Audrey Whitman's initiation into
the world of innkeeping, but larger challenges brew when an innocent
flirtation leads to big trouble for the Whitmans' son-in-law, Jesse.
Jesse Pennington's friendly, outgoing personality has always served him
well, especially in a career that has earned him and his wife Corinne a
very comfortable lifestyle. But Corinne and Jesse are both
restless---and for similar reasons, if only they could share those with
each other. Instead, too many business trips and trumped-up charges of
harassment from a disgruntled coworker threaten their marriage and
possibly put their three precious daughters at risk.<br /><br />With their
life in disarray, God is tugging at their hearts to pursue other dreams.
Can Corinne and Jesse pick up the pieces of what was once a wonderful
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<span style="color: black;">i was waiting for this book to come out forever. so i was super excited to read it. i was not disappointed at all. this book instantly draws you in and you just can't stop reading, i certainly couldn't. i finished it in two sittings. it was such a awesome read with a hint of suspense. it really makes me sad that i have to wait for another in the series. </span><br />
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A Vanderbilt University professor, Debra Coleman Jeter has published fiction and nonfiction in popular magazines, including Working Woman, New Woman, Self, Home Life, Savvy, Christian Woman, and American Baby. Her story, "Recovery," won first prize in a Christian Woman short story competition, and her nonfiction book "Pshaw, It's Me Grandson": Tales of a Young Actor was a finalist in the 2007 USA Book News Awards. She is a co-writer of the screenplay for Jess + Moss, a feature film which premiered in 2011 at the Sundance Film Festival, screened at nearly forty film festivals around the world, and captured several international awards. She lives in Clarksville, Tennessee, with her husband. She is currently working on a novel based on the life of her grandmother, Effie Shultz McClain (1900 to 1985).<br />
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Tray Dunaway longs to be part of the popular set at school but, she's growing too fast and her clothes no longer fit. The only person who understands Tray's need for acceptance is her grandmother, but when Tray wears Gram's hand-sewn clothes to school, the kids make fun of her tall, boney appearance. Tray's luck improves when Pee Wee Johnson, a down-and-out friend of her father's, buys two lottery tickets and gives one to Mr. Dunaway as a thank-you for driving him to Hazard, Illinois. When her father's ticket turns out to be the winner, Johnson demands his cut of the proceeds, but Tray's dad refuses. What seems like a stroke of good fortune suddenly becomes a disturbing turn of events as Johnson threatens to cause problems for the family and Tray. <br />
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If you'd like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1941103863">The Ticket</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-ticket-by-debra-jeter.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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<br />aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-81994656628546585372015-06-16T15:58:00.000-07:002015-06-29T15:59:03.083-07:00CFBA Blog Tour The Midwife's Tale by Delia Parr<div align="center">
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Martha Cade comes from a long line of midwives who have served the families of Trinity, Pennsylvania, for generations. A widow with two grown children, she's hopeful that her daughter will follow in her footsteps, but when Victoria runs off, Martha's world is shattered. <br />
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<br />aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-88185470114479795742015-06-08T15:53:00.000-07:002015-06-29T15:54:26.365-07:00CFBA Blog Tour London Tides by Carla Laureano<div align="center">
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I studied literature and criticism at Pepperdine University and earned a degree in English in 1997. Since then, I’ve worked in a number of different industries as a salesperson, marketing manager, copywriter, and small business consultant. In addition to my work for corporate clients, I wrote for publications produced by the World Health Organization.<br />
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I’m a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). I was selected as a finalist in ACFW’s 2012 Genesis contest in the speculative fiction category. My debut novel, a contemporary romance entitled Five Days in Skye, was released by David C Cook in June 2013 and went on to win RWA’s 2014 RITA Award for Inspirational Romance. My three book young adult fantasy series, SONG OF SEARE, is being released from NavPress in 2014 and 2015.<br />
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Irish photojournalist Grace Brennan travels the world’s war zones documenting the helpless and forgotten. After the death of her friend and colleague, Grace is shaken.<br />
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If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1434708225">London Tides</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2015/06/london-tides-by-carla-laureano.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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Varina attended three Texas universities over a span of five years, majoring in four subjects and earning zero degrees. However, she can now boast sixteen years as a home educator, volunteering in the local cooperative where she has taught numerous subjects including creative writing and literature.<br />
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Even though Varina has spoken at ladies’ retreats and taught women’s Bible classes, she finds the greatest fulfillment facilitating prayer groups. She lives in Burleson, Texas, where she helps with Family Ministry in her home congregation. Varina is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and North Texas Christian Writers.<br />
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In a small Texas town ruled by gossip, Fawn Blaylock believes others are justified in condemning her untimely pregnancy. Stifled by guilt, she yearns for grace while the local football coach treats her with gentle respect.<br />
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<i>Justified</i> perfectly captures the rhythm and romance of life in a small town, telling the unforgettable story of a woman searching for renewal, a man looking beyond what others see, and a community torn between judgment and love. It is the unforgettable story of broken dreams, second chances, and relentless hope.<br />
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If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0781412161">Justified</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2015/05/justified-by-varina-denman.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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<br />aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-14193310554975353912015-05-31T17:11:00.000-07:002015-06-06T14:57:16.238-07:00Cynthia Ruchti’s ‘As Waters Gone By’ Summer of Fun $100 Giveaway<b><code>Can a marriage survive when separated by hundreds of
miles and impenetrable prison
walls? Find out in Cynthia
Ruchti's new book, <a href="http://www.cynthiaruchti.com/books/as-waters-gone-by" target="_blank"><i>As Waters Gone
By</i></a>. Emmalyn and Max Ross
may have to endure the fight of their lives to mend the tattered fabric
of their marriage. His actions ensured she could never be a mother and
put him in prison, giving their relationship a court-mandated five-year
time-out.<br />
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mailing list</a> for a five-day virtual tour
around Madeline Island for the chance to win a Hemmed in Hope prize
pack. Each day begins with an email from Cynthia that
introduces where you'll be “visiting” that day (all key places
from <i>As Waters Gone
By</i>) with various interactive elements,
including“I wish you were here” postcards, trivia quizzes, and an
ongoing Island scavenger hunt. The person who interacts the
most will win a Hemmed in Hope prize pack (valued at
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The mystery that this book starts out with is super intriguing. it definitely kept me interested. halfway through i'm still unsure of some things but always keeping you guessing is what makes a great novel in my opinion. i got a chance to read another novel from Cynthia and that one i finished in a day. i haven't had the time to finish this one but being halfway makes me want to just sit and finish all the way. its so good!<br />
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Edit: this book was so good but the ending quite frankly left me wanting more and more. i felt like it wasn't finished and i've been sorta irritated about it all day since finishing in the morning. i guess you could say the ending left me with more questions than i even had before and it was way too abrupt. <br />
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<b><span style="color: black;"><i>As <span class="il">Waters</span> <span class="il">Gone</span> By</i> (Abingdon, May 2015)<br /><br /><i>How can a marriage survive when separated by hundreds of miles and impenetrable prison walls?</i><br /><br />Emmalyn
and Max Ross may have to endure the fight of their lives to mend the
tattered fabric of their marriage. His actions ensured she could never
be a mother and put him in prison, giving their relationship a
court-mandated five-year time-out. On a self-imposed exile to beautiful
but remote Madeline Island, one of the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior,
Emmalyn has just a few months left to figure out if and how they can
ever be a couple again.<br /><br />Nudged along by the exuberant owner of
the Wild Iris Inn and Café, a circle of misfit people in their small
town, and a young girl who desperately needs someone to love her,
Emmalyn restores an island cottage that could become a home and begins
to restore her heart by learning what it means to love unconditionally.
Yet even as hope begins to find a place within the cottage walls,
Emmalyn still wonders if she's ready for Max's release. She may be able
to rebuild a cottage, but can she rebuild a marriage?<br /><br />Purchase a copy: <a alt="http://bit.ly/1Gs5M3Q" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-OYuub5PWiIXP7NZ8b0p5EF_gxBngGh3FkiblA6ND6Mvfw6pnFoDitOD7DuOLgxEayrbsnZOBWXeWHrYA2Of6DKCVmjPAsoIcApyMbnxhaipoaqmu8CElJKeMb6fD_qkgvnArm-l7NYd139gs_MLABTZQCCQiTCCSrxkGW1XJSc=&c=8eTtz3cIQFWcAcn3XpaEmH2i7QUerRkyyIfavoRumj_E6McU42v8fA==&ch=79yZIcwnuRSuMYSnHA1zWZp4gRIk2WSK6cr51KSMe_ZTZcL568CMzg==" shape="rect" style="color: #6ba3a6; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1Gs5M3Q</a></span></b>
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aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-48707473146221083742015-05-26T15:43:00.000-07:002015-06-03T15:53:25.348-07:00CFBA Blog Tour When Hope Rises by Dora Heirs<div align="center">
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After a successful auditing career, Dora left the corporate world to be a stay-at-home mom to her two sons. When her youngest son no longer wanted her hanging out at school with him anymore, Dora started writing Heart Racing, God-Gracing romance. She is a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) and her local chapter, Carolina Romance Writers.<br />
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Art teacher Shelby Coltman transforms junk into treasure and longs for a place to showcase her creations. She’s thrilled when her friend volunteers to room with her. Shelby can finally buy a storefront. Unfortunately, Kennedi’s brother can't seem to let go. <br />
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If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://pelicanbookgroup.com/pureamore/">When Hope Rises</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2015/05/when-hope-rises-by-dora-heirs.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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<br />aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-90301153105078294982015-05-20T16:13:00.001-07:002015-05-20T16:13:41.538-07:00CFBA blog tour The Art of Losing Yourself by Katie Ganshert<div align="center">
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Award-winning author, Katie Ganshert, graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a degree in education, and worked as a fifth grade teacher for several years before staying home to write full-time. She was born and raised in the Midwest, where she lives with her family. When she’s not busy penning novels or spending time with her people, she enjoys drinking coffee with friends, reading great literature, and eating copious amounts of dark chocolate.
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<b>Just like in my dream, I was drowning and nobody even noticed.</b>
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Every morning, Carmen Hart pastes on her made-for-TV smile and broadcasts the weather. She’s the Florida panhandle’s favorite meteorologist, married to everyone’s favorite high school football coach. They’re the perfect-looking couple, live in a nice house, and attend church on Sundays. From the outside, she’s a woman who has it all together. But on the inside, Carmen Hart struggles with doubt. She wonders if she made a mistake when she married her husband. She wonders if God is as powerful as she once believed. Sometimes she wonders if He exists at all. After years of secret losses and empty arms, she’s not so sure anymore.
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If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1601425929">The Art of Losing Yourself</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-art-of-losing-yourself-by-katie.html">HERE</a>.
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<br />aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-81250122036300984082015-05-19T16:59:00.000-07:002015-05-20T17:00:37.402-07:00Litfuse book review and giveaway: A Love Like Ours by Becky Wade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>About the book:</b> <br />
<i><b>A Love Like Ours</b></i> (Bethany House, May 2015)<br />
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Former
Marine Jake Porter has far deeper scars than the one that marks his
face. He struggles with symptoms of PTSD, lives a solitary life, and
avoids relationships.<br />
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When Lyndie James, Jake's childhood best
friend, lands back in Holley, Texas, Jake cautiously hires her to
exercise his Thoroughbreds. Lyndie is tender-hearted, fiercely
determined, and afraid of nothing, just like she was as a child. Jake
pairs her with Silver Leaf, a horse full of promise but lacking in
results, hoping she can solve the mystery of the stallion's reluctance
to run.<br />
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Though Jake and Lyndie have grown into very different
adults, the bond that existed during their childhood still ties them
together. Against Jake's will, Lyndie's sparkling, optimistic
personality begins to tear down the walls he's built around his heart. A
glimmer of the hope he'd thought he'd lost returns, but fears and
regrets still plague him. Will Jake ever be able to love Lyndie like she
deserves, or is his heart too shattered to mend?</div>
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<b> <img align="left" border="0" class="CToWUd a6T" height="160" hspace="5" name="14d26fd8d1453119_ACCOUNT.IMAGE.630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhQe9eSBOeGRnuH-k3FlqTeGRjMrVLQB7hxYyUD519vaILpZLOsltVhAnj5dRIxpQwrm2j3zP-qH6P0R0gffgHnzgzrz1iXByPNXsRjB2bzxPg6zTONNr_ynFn9imXuyM4QywUa4if_kC_58w_qlpW2Z5cO_4I06TZpYCvuESI59wJqsbcr1VZX-MgJzas=s0-d-e1-ft" tabindex="0" vspace="5" width="160" /> About the author: <br /><br />Becky Wade</b>
is a native of California who attended Baylor University, met and
married a Texan, and moved to Dallas. She published historical romances
for the general market, took time off to raise her children, then felt
God nudging her to pursue contemporary Christian fiction. Becky's work
has been a finalist for both a RITA and an INSPY Award.</div>
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<b>Find Becky online:</b> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GPAhYJ29I-FSfjvfbVyMeU8FZrwjBeRIvEa3KCtD0BUbqooO_jcM_Ua2gIXBzAgfXHxG2bFNvVHMhRw4lLMIpLiHzgAEOmUFIKFjPOR6gmbKhk41dbww0jfGLvmbo4prkSkUuMd7lKHTho7wOJKF_XSIniXnida0pLHWZ_Tge-2c5HEHl-PuigeEQX0V5nBk&c=FyaSxKoOcCXIVPni6pE1h2jCkVyiboa50DMdt8ICbh4KJDZJMyEHBQ==&ch=EejCfEVNSgNSmQxpLafyAevuxngPM-95EpnvwT32eNi2Hz_BAUiqJQ==" shape="rect" style="color: #6ba3a6; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GPAhYJ29I-FSfjvfbVyMeU8FZrwjBeRIvEa3KCtD0BUbqooO_jcM_aMSOJT83kThGQadJVXl-NCXGub04Wbepm6F1kUW1zdlhKD2rF0wR7DjA3yy2a5Ue8j--u56oKGSDIXGM85eHMfw0xFpR6vP_d3-HyLWwAT5WuZwiFJE7poan-fc5zBcnfnRe7t-z7Ml&c=FyaSxKoOcCXIVPni6pE1h2jCkVyiboa50DMdt8ICbh4KJDZJMyEHBQ==&ch=EejCfEVNSgNSmQxpLafyAevuxngPM-95EpnvwT32eNi2Hz_BAUiqJQ==" shape="rect" style="color: #6ba3a6; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GPAhYJ29I-FSfjvfbVyMeU8FZrwjBeRIvEa3KCtD0BUbqooO_jcM_aMSOJT83kThGjJy37QZyqkQSgPVAHhArFYYycWpS0ZmNZI3ss8Rtl8hMSWf4IeRFYdKOknxIJYfRKd9bWtPJI9vRml124tj9SFGcuOMs5KRUXErYUEimyNbsvp-R4wcNf_WuACiAh7c&c=FyaSxKoOcCXIVPni6pE1h2jCkVyiboa50DMdt8ICbh4KJDZJMyEHBQ==&ch=EejCfEVNSgNSmQxpLafyAevuxngPM-95EpnvwT32eNi2Hz_BAUiqJQ==" shape="rect" style="color: #6ba3a6; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Twitter</a><br />
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My Thoughts: the last novel i read of Becky Wade's i LOVED. this one was no different. though i'm not completely finished i've gotten a fair amount through and its caught my attention from the start. something about the writing just draws you in and really feels like you're wrapped into the story. i'd for sure recommend becky wades novels they are awesome. can't wait to finish it and you won't want to wait to start it!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">i was provided with this novel free of charge in exchange for my review. i wasn't compensated in any way.</span></div>
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<code><b>Fall in love with <a href="http://www.beckywade.com/home.html" target="_blank">Becky
Wade</a>'s new book, <a href="http://www.beckywade.com/my_books.html" target="_blank"><i>A Love Like Ours</i></a>, a
story of healing, romance, and cowboys.</b> A
glimmer of the hope Jake thought he’d lost returns when Lyndie
lands back in Texas, but fears and regrets still plague him. Will Jake
ever be able to love Lyndie like she deserves, or is his heart too
shattered to mend?<br />
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<code><b>To celebrate the release of her new book, Becky is
giving away a $100 cash card and a book-inspired prize
pack!</b><br />
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<li>A copy of <i>A Love Like Ours</i></li>
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<code><b>Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry,
the giveaway ends on May 26th.</b> Winner
will be announced May 27th on <a href="http://www.beckywade.com/home.html" target="_blank"><b>Becky's site</b></a>.<br />
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aimymichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13413414194266919778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8218302084765317927.post-67393765864276429742015-05-11T16:12:00.000-07:002015-05-20T16:12:39.741-07:00CFBA blog tour The Wood's Edge by Lori Benton<div align="center">
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Lori Benton spent her late teens and early twenties pursuing a career as a wildlife artist, attending the Maryland College of Art & Design before she began painting professionally. When not writing or researching, Lori can be found exploring the mountains of southern Oregon with her husband, Brian. Lori's first novel, Burning Sky was nominated as an ECPA 2014 Christian Book Award Finalist and also received double nominations for 2014 Christy Awards. <i>The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn</i> is her second novel.<br />
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At the wood’s edge cultures collide. Can two families survive the impact?
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The 1757 New York frontier is home to the Oneida tribe and to British colonists, yet their feet rarely walk the same paths.
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On the day Fort William Henry falls, Major Reginald Aubrey is beside himself with grief. His son, born that day, has died in the arms of his sleeping wife. When Reginald comes across an Oneida mother with newborn twins, one white, one brown, he makes a choice that will haunt the lives of all involved. He steals the white baby and leaves his own child behind. Reginald’s wife and foundling daughter, Anna, never suspect the truth about the boy they call William, but Reginald is wracked by regret that only intensifies with time, as his secret spreads its devastating ripples.
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When the long buried truth comes to light, can an unlikely friendship forged at the wood’s edge provide a way forward? For a father tormented by fear of judgment, another by lust for vengeance. For a mother still grieving her lost child. For a brother who feels his twin’s absence, another unaware of his twin’s existence. And for Anna, who loves them both—Two Hawks, the mysterious Oneida boy she meets in secret, and William, her brother. As paths long divided collide, how will God direct the feet of those who follow Him?
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If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1601427328">The Wood's Edge</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-woods-edge-by-lori-benton.html">HERE</a>.
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