About the Novellas Operation—Kiss the Girl by Cindy Roland Anderson Ivy Baker is doomed to marry a man she only pretends to be in love with to save the family ranch. Since she isn’t marrying for love, Ivy secretly creates a kissing wish list composed of scenes from the romance books she loves to read. She hopes to experience at least one kiss from her list before she becomes officially engaged and seals her fate. When she travels to Snow Valley to help her aunt recover from knee surgery, Ivy finds herself falling for Kellen Thomas, an irresistible cowboy she should avoid. By chance Kellen finds Ivy’s list, and decides to make it his mission to help her fulfill her bucket list, turning her world upside down and making Ivy want to choose her heart over duty. Love Coming Late byJeanette Lewis Cynthia Eddington never thought she'd return to Snow Valley after a string of bad luck forced the sale of her beloved farm there. But here she is, about to start a new life with her children, Jackson and Anoria. Cynthia plans to focus on her career and her family; she's not looking for romance and she's definitely not looking for sexy cowboy, Colby Schroder. Running from the Cowboy by Cami Checketts Missy Horman escaped an abusive marriage and returns to Snow Valley to help her father deal with her emotionally disturbed mother. Volunteering to teach a youth Sunday school class seems like a good way to get out of her comfort zone—until she ends up kissing Porter Wilson in front of a bunch of teenagers. Embarrassed, and secretly thrilled, by the kiss, she writes Porter off as a playboy. But, Missy wasn't the only one affected and Porter's new mission in life is to prove that there's more to him than flirting and world-tilting kisses. He wants to show her that a true cowboy knows how to treat a lady and, if Missy can't keep her wits about her, she might just let him. The Bet by Taylor Hart When Destiny Morningstar gets blackmailed into spending her spring break in Snow Valley, the last thing she’s looking for is a date, especially not with Adam and Chase Moon—two attractive and athletic brothers. But soon she finds herself tangled up in a dating spree that includes a flag football game, swinging around the barn dance, and hiking to Snow Valley's romantic hot springs with the town's most eligible bachelors. At every turn she's within kissing distance of one of the delectable Moon men. When she discovers she’s been part of some bet fueled by sibling rivalry and overactive egos she has to make a decision—forgive them both or miss out on the best thing that’s ever happened to her. Sealed with a Kiss by Kimberley Montpetit Jessica Mason and Pastor James are struggling to make their long-distance relationship work between Snow Valley and New Orleans where Jessica dances with the local ballet company. When April Murphy, a war widow with a child, shows up in Snow Valley, James reluctantly begins to wonder if he and Jessica are really meant to be. April would make the perfect pastor’s wife and he’d have an instant family and the stability he craves. But he can’t get the spitfire Jessica out of his mind and when she returns to Snow Valley to accept an inheritance, her male ballet partner in tow, the love triangle takes on a new edge. Can Jessica and James figure out how to create a family while living in two different states—or do they allow their hearts to move on and forget the passion they once shared? Romancing a Husband by Lucy McConnell Natalie Lawson is at a crossroads. Her husband is down on his luck and some days he’s just plain down while Natalie is moving forward, gaining promotions and starting new adventures. In some ways, they’ve grown apart and Natalie can’t help but wonder if her path through life will always include Eli. When tragedy throws them together, Natalie learns a profound lesson that may save her marriage and provide the key to romancing a husband. Available to purchase on - AMAZON - The AuthorsReviewSix authors come together and present another Snow Valley anthology, Spring in Snow Valley. Each story centers on different people and their story in Snow Valley. These western and contemporary novellas will have readers feeling the emotions of the different characters, whether it is an unfortunate event or one that will leave readers laughing. There is plenty of enticing romance and delicious kissing, as well as charming and captivating layers to each story by such fantastic authors. I would recommend these novellas to readers that want to enjoy some good-humored, romantic tales. Series: Snow Valley Romance Anthologies Genre: contemporary, romance, western, anthologies Publisher: Pepin Publishing Company Publication date: March 1, 2016 Number of pages: 647 Content Rating: PG, romantic kissing, nothing graphic Book Rating: 5 stars  Other books in the series: 1-Christmas in Snow Valley 2-Summer in Snow Valley A review copy of this book was provided by I am a Reader.  
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Catastrophe is looming over the Central Valley of California. The honeybees, vital to the economy of this agricultural epicenter, are dying at an unprecedented rate. The U.S. government is desperate for answers, and researchers at the University of California–Riverside are tasked with providing them. But when the professors assigned to the investigation seem to be systematically dying under mysterious circumstances, it becomes clear that there is something sinister at play. Following the murders of her mentors, it’s up to entomology student Tiana Lambrose to move forward with the research. Special Agent Stu Whiteleather, part of a team of FBI agents assigned to assist in the investigation, is immediately drawn to the lovely entomologist. Together, they discover a breed of bees engineered to be killing machines, which, despite Tiana’s expertise, are like nothing she’s seen before. The question is, who could possibly have the sophisticated technology to engineer these specialized insects and for what motive? The perpetrator will stop at nothing to keep investigators from finding the answer. As threats to Tiana’s life escalate, Stu must battle an unknown foe to protect the woman for whom he has come to care before she becomes the next victim.
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Clair M. Poulson was born and raised in Duchesne, Utah. His father was a rancher and farmer, his mother a librarian. Clair has always been an avid reader, having found his love for books as a very young boy.
He has served for forty years in the criminal justice system. Twenty years were spent in law enforcement, ending his police career with eight years as the Duchesne County Sheriff. For the past twenty years Clair has worked as a justice court judge for Duchesne County. Clair is also a veteran of the US Army where he was a military policeman. He has served on various boards and councils during his professional career, including the Justice Court Board of Judges, Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, Utah Judicial Council, Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, an FBI advisory board and others. In addition to his criminal justice work, Clair has farmed and ranched all of his life. He has raised many kinds of animals, but his greatest interest is horses. Clair has served in many capacities in the LDS church, including fulltime missionary (California Mission) bishop, counselor to bishop, young men president, high councilor, stake mission president, scoutmaster, High Priest group leader, etc. He currently serves as a Sunday School teacher. Clair is married to Ruth, and together, they have five children, all of whom are married: Alan (Vicena) Poulson, Kelly Ann (Wade) Hatch, Amanda (Ben) Semadeni, Wade (Brooke) Poulson, and Mary (Tyler) Hicken. Between them they have twenty-three children. Clair and Ruth met while both were students at Snow College and were married in the Manti temple. Clair has always loved telling his children, and later his grandchildren, make-up stories. His vast experience in life and his love of literature has always contributed to both his telling stories to children and his writing of adventure and suspense novels. Review
A murder case involving a bee… Now that is not your everyday suspense novel. And what a fantastic twist it is for acclaimed LDS author Clair M. Poulson’s novel Silent Sting. Everything is not as it should be with the local bee hives and a study is underway to discover why the bees are dying. But in the mix of everything going on, the head researcher and mentor of Tiana Lambrose is found dead in his office. Now it is up to Tiana and the FBI agents that are helping her to solve the case and save the bees before it is too late. With intense twists and turns that will leave readers guessing what will happen next, Clair has created a story filled with characters that readers will absolutely love. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy LDS suspense novels.
Genre: mystery, suspense; thriller; LDS Publisher: Covenant Communications Publication date: March 1, 2016 Number of pages: 188 Content Rating: PG, arguing and some violence, nothing graphic Book Rating: 5 stars 
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About the Book Freakonomics is a groundbreaking collaboration between Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, an award-winning author and journalist. They set out to explore the inner workings of a crack gang, the truth about real estate agents, the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan, and much more. Through forceful storytelling and wry insight, they show that economics is, at root, the study of incentives—how people get what they want or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing. Available to purchase on - AMAZON - About the Authors
Steven D. Levitt is a professor of economics at the University of Chicago and a recipient of the John Bates Clark Medal, awarded to the most influential economist under the age of forty. Stephen J. Dubner is an award-winning author, journalist, and TV and radio personality. In addition to "Freakonomics," "SuperFreakonomics," and "Think Like a Freak," his books include "Turbulent Souls" (also published as "Choosing My Religion"), "Confessions of a Hero-Worshiper," and "The Boy With Two Belly Buttons," a children's book. He is the host of "Freakonomics Radio," an award-winning podcast and public-radio show; he also hosted the NFL Network show "Football Freakonomics," which was nominated for an Emmy. Dubner's journalism has been published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time, and elsewhere, and has been anthologized in "The Best American Sports Writing," "The Best American Crime Writing," and elsewhere. He taught English at Columbia University (while receiving an M.F.A. there), played in a rock band (which started at Appalachian State University, where he was an undergrad, and was later signed to Arista Records), and, as a writer, was first published at the age of 11, in Highlights for Children. He lives in New York City with his wife, the documentary photographer Ellen Binder, and their two delicious children. Review by Jacob AndersonFreakonommics is a fantastic example of economic theory branching into sociology and storytelling. While some of the analysis is subjected to criticism the principals remain constant. My favorite principals were correlation is not causation and incentives matter. I would highly recommend this book to late teens and adults that want to explore analytical thinking. Genre: Non fiction Literary Awards: Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Adult Nonfiction (2006), Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Nominee for Shortlist (2005), The Quill Award for Business (2005) Publisher: William Morrow Publication date: April 12, 2005 Number of pages: 336 Content Rating: PG-13 Abortion and crack dealers are discussed at length. The dialog includes quotes that have profanities. Book Rating: 5 stars  A review copy of this book was provided by the local public library.
About the Book What did bitterness look like, exactly? Kate wondered. Did it look like tall gallows, and the bound and hooded body of her father dangling at the end of a rope? Pennsylvania 1873: When, in the harsh world of Pennsylvania coal country, Jim Farrell is hanged for murder, his wife and three daughters must turn their beautiful home into a boarding house in order to survive. But struggling beneath the shadow of shame becomes too much for eldest daughter, Kate. She resolves to clear her father’s name in spite of her mother’s admonition to “let it go,” and convinces her sisters to help. All too soon their dangerous quest rips the family apart. Will it also cost them the men they love? Available to purchase on - AMAZON - About the Author Born in Romania in 1945, Sylvia Bambola lived her early years in Germany. At seven she relocated with her adopted family and saw the Statue of Liberty and America for the first time. But the memory of those years in Germany inspired her to write Refiner's Fire, which won a Silver Angel Award, and was a Christy Finalist. Her frequent moves as an "army brat" gave her an opportunity to see America and fall in love with her new country. Bambola has authored eight novels, has two grown children and teaches women's Bible studies. ReviewThe Daughters of Jim Farrell by Sylia Bambola is interesting historical fiction read. It is about the three daughters of Jim Farrell, a man that was hung for murder. His daughters hire a Pinkerton man to come learn the truth of what really happened to their father and why he was accused of murder. Throughout the book I was in great suspense wondering what was going to happen next. I also enjoyed the bantering and affection between the three sisters as they work through their struggles and joys together. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy historical suspense novels with a little bit of romance. I would also recommend this novel to readers that enjoy the TV series When Calls the Heart. Genre: historical, suspense, romance Publisher: Heritage Publishing House Publication date: July 1, 2015 Number of pages: 287 Content Rating: PG, some violence Book Rating: 5 stars  A review copy of this book was provided by Book Crash.  The Bartered Bride (The Brides Series #3) by Lena Goldfinch -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
3/29/2016
When Jem steps into Annie's life, she's not expecting anyone to save her. Mute from birth, she's just using all her wits to survive. All she's ever really wanted is a family of her own. For someone to see her. To look at her long enough to hear the things she can't say.
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LENA GOLDFINCH writes sweet historical western romance / inspirational romance and books for teens. She’s always been a sucker for a good old-fashioned romance, whether it’s a novel or short story, young adult or adult, fantasy or realistic, contemporary or historical. Lena has been a finalist in several national writing contests, including the RWA Golden Heart and ACFW Genesis contests. She enjoys life in a quiet, small town with her husband, two kids, and two very spoiled Black Labs.
Jem took the apple core from his daughter and passed her one of the remaining crackers with a piece of cheese on it. Mae munched that down and looked to him immediately for another, the last one.
He gave it to her, then showed her his empty hands. She frowned. "More?" "No more," Jem said, and showed her his empty hands again, making a bigger gesture out of it, as if the little girl was accusing him of hiding some. If Annie weren't so intent on eating her share of cheese and crackers she might have smiled at the sight of them, one of the most dangerous men she'd ever seen sitting side by side with that tiny little girl. They made quite a mismatched pair. Mae looked over at Annie, at the last cracker in her hand and the last bit of cheese. Annie gulped down the mouthful she was chewing. She looked down at the last of her meal and back at the little girl. To her shame, she didn't want to give up her last cracker. She could barely remember the last meal she'd eaten. "That's Annie's food," Jem admonished the little girl. "You've had yours." Mae bit her lip. She glanced down at her lap, then back at Annie again. I can share, Annie attempted to tell Mae with her eyes alone. She snapped her cracker in half--simply unable to bear parting with the whole thing--and passed it across to the little girl. Mae took it and popped the whole thing in her mouth, making Annie smile. "Mae!" her father said. She looked at him wide-eyed, her mouth full of cracker. "Whaf dafdda?" she said, muffled, spraying a few cracker crumbs onto his trousers. He closed his eyes briefly and brushed them off. "You didn't have to give her any," he said to Annie, "but thanks." Annie grunted, her way of saying she didn't mind that much. She looked down quickly and finished her last bit of food. The crackers had been crispy and the cheese silky and smooth. They'd tasted like heaven. "You must be thirsty," he said. "Do you mind sharing?" She shook her head and automatically lifted two fingers. "Two's no?" he asked. She nodded, pleased, and lifted one finger. She'd grown up sending signals through the floor of the Ruskins' house, one stomp for yes, two for no. It came natural as rain now. "And one's yes," he said, catching on quick. Annie drank deep when he passed her the flask of water, amazed he'd let her drink from it. She tried her best to pour it down her throat without touching her lips to the flask, so he wouldn't regret giving it to someone so dirty. She wished she could tell him thanks, but after Mae had her fill and he took his own swallow, he was back under his hat, likely going over the events of the day. How he'd stuck himself with her. How he probably regretted even stepping off the train at the last stop. She couldn't say she blamed him. She hadn't much wanted to marry a stranger herself. 
Lena Goldfinsh has written a beautiful and delightful story in The Bartered Bride, book three in The Brides Series. Set in Colorado Springs, this western novel is filled with fun, adventure, and of course romance. Jem Wheeler recently lost his wife and is still grieving for her, but when he comes across Annie, a woman who cannot speak and over hears that she is to be sold off. Jem intercedes, paying enough money that Annie does not have to go with the evil man and purchasing the nearby dog as well. After removing them from the situation, Jem’s and Annie’s lives revolve around taking care of Mae, Jem’s daughter, and helping around the family ranch. But danger lurks nearby as the man that previously attempted to buy Annie lives on a neighboring ranch. But Jem determines to protect Annie. This novel also brings to light the struggle that Jem and Annie have with their relationship, as well as, in communicating with one another. But somehow, they find away, and eventually they attend a school and learn to sign. As complicated as Jem and Annie’s romance may seem at the beginning, throughout the story it grows and blossoms into a marvelous and wonderful, soft affair. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy western romance novels.
Series: The Brides Genre: romance, western, historical Publisher: Indigo Road Publishing Publication date: December 1, 2015 Number of pages: 390 Content Rating: PG, strong feelings between a man and wife, but nothing graphic Book Rating: 5 stars 
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A Season to Wed by Rachel Hauck, Cindy Kirk, & Cheryl Wyatt -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
3/26/2016
A Brush with Love by Rachel Hauck
Revealing the beauty in other women might be Ginger Winters’s specialty—but it will take an unexpected kind of love to help Ginger see the beauty in herself. Ginger Winters will be the “beauty-maker” for the Alabama society wedding of the decade. But when high-school crush Tom Wells shows up looking for a haircut, Ginger’s thinly veiled insecurities threaten to keep her from love once again . . . despite Tom’s best efforts. Serving Up a Sweetheart by Cheryl Wyatt Meadow knows how to serve delicious food to match any wedding theme. But can she accept love when it's served up on a silver platter? Meadow Larson is having the mother of all Mondays when her roof caves in during a blizzard, right before the most important wedding contract of her career. Renovation contractor Colin McGrath offers to fix Meadow’s roof, even though he knows he is the last person she would accept help from. But the more Meadow gets to know the new Colin, the more she realizes God may have something more permanent in store than a new catering kitchen. 
Rachel Hauck is a USA Today bestselling author. Her book, The Wedding Dress, was named Inspirational Novel of the Year by Romantic Times and a RITA finalist. Her book Once Upon A Prince was a Christy Award finalist. Rachel lives in central Florida with her husband and two pets and writes from her ivory tower.
Cindy Kirk sold her first book in 1999 as a result of a contest win which garnered a critique of the entire manuscript. She’s been writing—and selling—ever since. Cindy has been a Booksellers’ Best Award Winner, a finalist for the National Readers’ Choice Awards and a Publishers Weekly best seller. Cindy has served on the Board of Directors of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) since 2007. In November 2014, she began serving as President of the 10,000+ member organization. She’s a frequent speaker at not only the national RWA conferences, but large regional writing conferences. She has also presented at smaller retreats and conferences across the country. She lives on an acreage in Nebraska with her high school sweetheart husband of too-many-years-to-count and their three “boys” (a shih tzu, a blue heeler and a dorkie). Their daughter lives close by with her wonderful husband and their two little girls.
Cheryl Wyatt writes romance with virtue. She’s a USA Today bestselling author and has earned RT Top Picks, spots #1 and #4 on her debut publisher’s Top 10 Most-Blogged-About-Books list, Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence final, and other awards. Cheryl loves readers! Connect with her on:
Love at Mistletoe Inn by Cindy Kirk
After a slightly confusing introduction to the story and after a few pages of reading, I grasped the concept that and cute story idea of two young people, Hope and John, falling in love and having a shotgun wedding. But after being apart for ten years and believing that their marriage was not valid, when in reality it was, this changes everything. Although the storyline had great promise, I felt like the relationship between Hope and John was a bit forced. I did however enjoy the ending of the story. 3 stars A Brush with Love by Rachel Hauck At age twelve Ginger Winters was in a tragic fire leaving scars on her body. Now a beautician, Ginger doesn’t know what to make of her previous high-school crush when he returns to town twelve years after not showing up their first date. Ginger is especially confused when Tom tells her she is beautiful, scars and all. Ginger and Tom’s relationship is beautiful and precious. As always, author Rachel Hauck brings life and feeling into her characters and wonderful stories. 5 stars Serving Up a Sweethheart by Cheryl Wyatt After the roof caves in on her double home and catering business, a bully from Meadow’s past comes to her aid to rebuild her home and kitchen. As a teen, Colin used bullying as a way to hide family troubles, but has always regretted hurting Meadow. Through the rush of preparing some catering events and Colin fixing up her home, can Meadow and Colin become friends and even fall in love? Cheryl Wyatt has created a sweet and tender romance in her novella. With characters that learn from the past and fall in love. This winter romance is one that readers will not want to miss. 5 stars Series: A Year of Weddings 2 Genre: Contemporary, Christian, Novella, Romance Publisher: Zondervan Publication date: November 3, 2015 Number of pages: 336 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 4 stars 
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It was a relationship designed to unite not two young people in love, but two powerful kingdoms. And for Princess Karlinah, eldest daughter of King Lamoni, her marriage to the haughty heir to the throne of Jersusalem has led to a life of fear and abuse. There seems to be no escape—until her husband is murdered and Karlinah is unexpectedly free to return to her father’s kingdom. She can begin again—but no one can ever know of the part she played in the prince’s demise . . . Karlinah’s relief is short-lived, for upon her return to the land of Ishmael, she is once again swept into her father’s plans for a politically powerful marriage. Then the arrival of a young missionary in her father’s court changes everything: her family is converted to a new religion, and Karlinah is free to choose her path. Yet she is not so easily convinced by the words of Ammon—especially when repentance means confessing her crime. But as her faith grows and a young stone artisan captures her heart, Karlinah realizes that she must face the consequences of her past in order to move forward with her future.
About the Author
Renae Weight Mackley doesn’t claim to have experienced that lightning-bolt moment of belief in the gospel; she’s always been a line-upon-line believer. So the chance to vicariously live the life of a spunky Lamanite princess who has a hard time being convinced of anything is tempting—as long as she eventually reaches that inspiring, happy ending. Though no one has called her a princess since childhood, some know her as wife; mother; grandmother; former substitute teacher; and creator of music, fiber arts, good food, and the written word.
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Author Renae Weight Mackley has done a fantastic job bringing one of my favorite Book of Mormon stories to life in her novel, Secrets of the King’s Daughter. From page one I was hooked by this beautiful, rich, beloved, and enchanting story of Princess Karlinah. This novel portrays Karlinah’s struggles, discovering her faith, repentance, baptism and falling in love. This action packed story is filled with twists and turns, as well as inspiration. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy novels based on characters from the scriptures.
Genre: historical, scripture stories Publisher: Covenant Communications Publication date: March 1, 2016 Number of pages: 248 Content Rating: PG, some violence (nothing graphic) Book Rating: 5 stars 
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About the Book Welcome to Whistle Stop…where anything can and most likely will happen. The notorious cowboy meets his match… Cord Lawson instantly distrusted the young woman in a smart suit who’d just arrived in Whistle Stop. She was very pretty and clearly a city girl—but with memories of his failed marriage still darkening his mind, he’s determined to steer clear! But she’s sniffing around his land—land that has been in his family for generations. There was no way he’d let it go—even if the bank was threatening to foreclose, and even if selling could give Whistle Stop a new lease on life. Alexis Greer had one mission—close the deal on the Lawson ranch; without it, her father’s land development company would go bankrupt. But the word around town is to keep clear of Cord and to stay away from his precious land. What had happened to cause such a handsome cowboy to live such a solitary existence? However, determination was Lexi’s middle name. She just had to keep on trying to breach Cord’s barriers, to appeal somehow to his head and heart—even if it put her in danger of losing both of hers…to him. Available to purchase on - AMAZON - About the Author Award-winning author, Jennifer Faye pens fun, heartwarming romances. Jennifer has won the RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Award, named a TOP PICK author, and been nominated for numerous awards. Now living her dream, she resides with her patient husband, amazing daughter (the other remarkable daughter is off chasing her own dreams) and two spoiled cats. ReviewCan I just say that I absolutely loved this book! Having previously never read a book by Jennifer Faye, I was totally hooked from page one. A Moment to Love is definitely a die-hard story romance lovers will want to get their hands on. The novel takes place in small town Whistle Stop, New Mexico, where city girl Alexis Greer has come to make a deal with cowboy Cord Lawson in hopes of saving her father’s company. But Cord has other ideas, causing Alexis to prolong her stay in Whistle Stop to try and persuade Cord to sale his family’s property to her for a resort. But persuading Cord does not go at all how Alexis planned and now her heart is getting tangled up with Cord’s. This novel has great characters that readers will immediately love to go along with captivating and well-written story. And to top it all off the romance in this story is everything a romance reader will be enthralled with, sweet, charming, and heartwarming as it steals your breath away. Readers will be enthralled as they delve in to this enjoyable and delightful novel. Series: Whistle Stop Romance Genre: romance, contemporary Publisher: Lazy Dazy Press Publication date: February 3, 215 Number of pages: 292 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars  Other books in the series: 2-A Moment to Dance (April 2015) 3-A Moment on the Lips (October 2015) 4-A Moment to Cherish (coming soon) A review copy of this book was provided by Free eBooks for Review.  The Imposter (The Bishop's Family #1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
3/23/2016
 About the Book A heart once deceived should not be easily fooled again . . . Katrina Stoltzfus thought she had life and love all figured out: she was going to marry John and live happily ever after. But as her plans crumble before her eyes, she struggles to face an uncertain future. When a widow asks for help starting a new business, Katrina quickly agrees. She needs time to heal her broken heart, to untangle her messy life, to find a purpose. What she doesn’t need is attention from Andy Miller, a farmhand who arrives at the widow’s farm just when help is most needed–and who always seems to say the right thing and be in the right place, at the right time. Is Andy for real or too good to be true? She’s been deceived once before, and she isn’t planning on experiencing it again. About the Author Suzanne Woods Fisher is an award-winning, bestselling author whose most recent novels include Anna’s Crossing and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and The Heart of the Amish. She lives in California. Previous Interview with Suzanne Woods FisherReviewIn her latest release, author Suzanne Wood Fisher’s The Imposter, she has written a beautiful and inspiring Amish story about mistakes, love, and forgiveness. From page one, Suzanne hooks readers with her relatable characters and delightful story. The Imposter is well written with not only the story of the main character taking place, but also Katriina’s brother, father, some friends, and hired help. These stories all interconnect exquisitely, moving the story along and capturing the heart of readers. Readers will not only enjoy this story once, but will want to read it again and again. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy Amish fiction, as well as Suzanne’s other novels. Series: The Bishop’s Family Genre: Amish; romance; Christian Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company Publication date: October 6, 2015 Number of pages: 320 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars  A review copy of this book was provided by Revell Reads and the author and CelebrateLit. Giveaway Click the image above to enter the giveaway! Tour ScheduleMarch 22: Quiet Quilter March 23: Singing Librarian Books March 23: Heidi Reads… March 24: Splashes of Joy March 24: Mary Hake March 25: cherylbbookblog March 25: The Power of Words March 26: Reading Is My SuperPower March 26: Just Commonly March 27: Giveaway Lady March 27: D’S QUILTS & BOOKS March 27: Cassandra M’s Place March 28: Through The Open Window March 28: Lane Hill House March 28: Marilyn Ridgeway March 29: Daysong Reflections March 29: Rhonda’s Doings March 29: Debbie Dusty Deliberatons March 30: A Greater Yes March 30: Diana’s Tea Time Reviews March 30: Simple Harvest Reads March 31: Texas Book-aholic March 31: A Holland Reads April 1: Blessed and Bewildered April 1: Bukwurmzzz April 2: Southern Gal Loves to Read April 2: For The Love of Books April 3: Book Bites, Bee Stings, and Butterfly Kisses April 3: Blossoms and Blessings April 4: Books! Books! Books!  |
