About the Book
Lana, a talented Ivy League artist, and Walt, a small-town farmer, couldn’t be more different. She arrives in Bluegill, Idaho, ready to spend the summer painting, excited to study under Walt’s grandpa, a brilliant but aging artist. The more she is thrown together with Walt though–and the more she spends time with him–the more she realizes her heart may be drawing up its own plans. As the weeks pass, Lana realizes she’ll have to choose between following her dreams or following her heart.
About the Author
Lisa Mckendrick has been published four times. Her most recent book was Letters to My Future Husband, which was published in 2015. Lisa is the mother of seven children and graduated from BYU with a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in English. Currently she lives in Florida.
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Will Leah Fisher find love because of a buggy accident? Could love soften her heart so that she is able to see her answered prayers in Naomi Yoder or will she drive a wedge between her father and the only woman he has shown interest in since Elisabeth Fisher’s death? Leah Fisher lost her mother ten years ago. She is rapidly approaching womanhood and the lack is becoming more difficult every day. Will she be able to recognize love when it’s right in front of her? Could love be the key to Leah opening her heart, making room for the woman her father intends to marry… or will she stubbornly cling to the memory of her own mother? Will Leah be able to let go of her own ideas and realize that God truly does know best for her or will she allow love to slip through her fingers, destroying Samuel Fisher and Naomi Yoder’s happiness at the same time? – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – A Mother for Leah is a story about finding love and joy again after an unexpected tragedy rocks an Amish family’s life. Sweet, compelling, and filled with a charming cast of characters who will resonate with readers of all ages. ~ Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of The Quieting
About the Author
Rachel L Miller writes sweet Amish romance with a focus on faith, family and friendship.
She feels very strongly that God has led her to live a simpler lifestyle; thus her deep kinship with the plain people. She enjoys spending time with her family and doing fun, simple things like swimming, making sun tea, sitting outside watching the sunrise or listening to rain fall on the tin roof. Rachel enjoys writing Amish fiction and hopes that the purity of her stories will allow God’s message to shine through more clearly. She also writes Contemporary Inspirational Romance – and with all of her stories she focuses on presenting romance the way God intended it to be. Readers can connect with Rachel on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Goodreads and her website. Author Interview
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Review
Windy Gap Wishes book one A Mother for Leah by Rachel L. Miller is a sweet and charming Amish romance and true to Amish storytelling. To begin the reading is a bit slow, but picks up throughout the novel. There are a couple romance stories going on in this novel and although the relationships are enjoyable and sweet, they do seem to move a little quickly. Miller has a beautiful way of writing stories that readers of Amish fiction will definitely enjoy. This is a story that will tug at the heart strings as characters come to life off the pages and readers become engulfed in their lives. This delightful Amish romance story, filled with family and courtship, is one that readers will thoroughly enjoy.
Series: Windy Gap Wishes Genre: Amish, Romance, Christian Publisher: Covenant Communications Publication date: February 1, 2017 Number of pages: 384 A review copy of this book was purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway
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Title: A Season to Dance
Author: Patricia Beal Publisher: Bling! Romance Release Date: May 9, 2017 Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Fiction Ballerina Ana Brassfield has her path to the stage of the Met in New York and her future with fiancé Peter Engberg all figured out—until her first love, renowned German dancer Claus Gert, shows up in Georgia to dance with her and win her back. Claus kisses her after a rehearsal, a kiss Peter witnesses from the darkened audience. Convinced a kiss between Claus and Ana is more than a one-time mistake, Peter breaks off his engagement with Ana. Rejected by Peter, and knowing Claus is dancing at the Met soon, Ana decides to repave her path to her dream. With her 2002 Thunderbird and Baryshnikov, an old dog crippled by arthritis, she moves to Germany to be with Claus. But the ghost of his late wife, Ana’s own memories of Peter, and the pressure of earning a spot in a large ballet company prove to be a high price for a shot at success. About the Author
Patricia Beal is a 2015 Genesis semi-finalist and First Impressions finalist. She is represented by Les Stobbe of the Leslie H. Stobbe Literary Agency, and A Season to Dance is her debut novel (Bling! Romance / Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, May 2017). She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Cincinnati in 1998 with a B.A. in English Literature and has worked for the U.S. Army as a writer and editor for many years. Patricia writes from Fayetteville, North Caroloa, where she lives with her husband and two children. You can find more info about Patricia on her website here.
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Thank you so much for having me here! I love this tour and have been looking forward to this stop. ?
You asked me about the process and the research that went into my debut novel, so here it goes… The research for this novel was easy because I’ve been to all the places the novel goes, and I’ve danced ballet for almost forty years now (my whole life). The Huntington’s Disease piece required some work, but I was blessed with a wonderful friend who carries the Huntington’s gene and whose mom is already symptomatic. She is amazing and brave and helped me a great deal. She validated my research, shared stories, served as a sensitivity reader, and then joined the launch team. Now the process—the process was hard. Writing a novel was an old dream. It first crossed my mind in 1987 when I read Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. Paulo’s early novels grabbed me by the heart and didn’t let go. They changed my life. I wanted to do that to people, but for years I didn’t have a good idea. Then in January of 2011, on I-40 (somewhere between Nashville and Winston-Salem), I had an idea that wouldn’t let go of me. A young woman, a ballerina, stuck on top of a wall for behaving badly. Then came the questions: Who put her there? What exactly did she do? Why did she do it? Where did he go? Is he coming back? I wrote a chapter every Saturday and finished the first draft before the end of the year. Then I hired coach Gloria Kempton via Writer’s Digest to look at the whole thing and tell me if it was any good. She saw potential in the story of a small-town professional ballerina with big dreams, but explained I needed a clearer quest, more telling details, better scene structure, and better balance between sequels and dramatic scenes. I joined Gloria’s critique group and spent almost a year rewriting. In the summer of 2012 I started querying. Days passed. A week passed. A month passed. And all I did was collect rejections. I became bitter. Bitterly sad at first. Then bitterly discouraged. And then bitterly ugly. I’d never been ugly before. Not like that. Up to that point, I’d believed that there was some kind of “god” out there and that being good was right and that it paid off. But with the disappointments of the publishing journey those beliefs became a joke to me. I stood in the middle of my empty kitchen (husband deployed, kids at school, my first dog had just died), glared at an inbox full of rejections, and stated to whomever or whatever was out there: “God is dead.” Yes, I said that to the “god” of my imagination, and not to the real God—the One I eventually met—God as He reveals Himself in the Bible. I now know that He was in that kitchen with me, and that He was about to show me I was wrong. My newfound lack of restraint and selfishness didn’t make me happy. I wanted a job. I still dreamed of that book deal that had to be just around the corner. I wanted, I wanted… But nothing happened, and it didn’t matter how hard I tried to get help, get happy, and find any kind of relief for the pain I felt. Nothing. Happened. I’d never seen so many closed doors—slammed-shut doors—ever in my life. There was one open door. When God planted our family in the El Paso desert, He planted us two blocks from a friend from the Fort Benning years. A friend whose claim to fame was church shopping whenever the Army moved her family. I asked her to take me to church on the first Wednesday of January of 2013. I fell in His arms. Surrendered, defeated, and dependent. Or what God likes to call—ready. I was born again two weeks later and was baptized on Super Bowl Sunday that February. I had tickets to go to New York for the Writer’s Digest conference that spring, but sometime in March, it dawned on me: “A Season to Dance is a salvation story without the salvation piece.” The novel isn’t just the story of a small-town professional ballerina who dreams of dancing at the Met in New York and the two men who love her. It’s also the story of a girl desperately trying to fill the God-shaped hole in her heart with often misguided career and romantic pursuits. Now, I had work to do. I spent 2013 and the first half of 2014 rewriting the whole thing. Five ladies from my Sunday school class read chapter after chapter as I produced them and cheered me on through that gruesome process. I couldn’t have done it without their support. Jeff Gerke edited my novel in the summer of 2014 and had me read Robert McGee’s The Search for Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God's Eyes. I was ready to do it right. The novel was ready. It was time. I went to my first Christian writers conference, the ACFW 2014 in St. Louis. Two weeks later, Les Stobbe offered to represent me. Then in early 2016, I signed with Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. I’m so thrilled that after thirty years of dreaming, learning, rejections, and rewrites, A Season to Dance is finally here ? Here are some photos of this crazy journey to publication. Enjoy!
Thank you so much for spending time with my words! I love you all. I’m putting together a prayer list for the Christmas break. Shoot me a note if you want to be on it. I would love to pray for you – patricia@patriciabeal.com.
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For as long as Jarem can remember, the war between the Nephites and Lamanites has raged on. But for the young Nephite, there is security in the knowledge that the ruthless Lamanite warriors would never dare cross the border into his village—until the unthinkable happens. A Lamanite raiding party defies boundaries, destroying the village and killing Jarem's family. Enslaved to his enemies, Jarem must rely on his faith in God as he endures unimaginable hardships at the hands of the Lamanites—including being cruelly separated from the woman he loves.
But even amid trials, there is goodness to be found. When Chemish, Master Healer of the Lamanites, takes ownership of Jarem, the young man discovers unexpected kindness. Jarem becomes the healer's apprentice, and soon Chemish finds his soul stirred by the Christian faith of his student. But even as the bond between the two unlikely friends grows, the hatred of the Lamanites spreads. It is no longer enough for them to own the Nephites—they want to exterminate every one of them, and even personal slaves are no longer safe. Now, Jarem's only hope of survival is a dangerous escape that will take him through the heart of Lamanite land . . . About the Author
Gregg Luke was born in Bakersfield, California, but spent the majority of his childhood and young adult life in Santa Barbara, California. He served an LDS mission to Wisconsin then pursued his education in biological sciences at SBCC, UCSB, BYU, and subsequently graduated from the University of Utah College of Pharmacy.
Review
From page one Gregg Luke captures the attention of his readers with an intense and dangerous scene in his novel The Hunter’s Son. This is a story about the rivalry between the Lamanite and Nephite people in the Book of Mormon biblical times. This story is filled with intense, exciting, and sometimes dangerous situations that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. But the story also has themes of the love of family, an unexpected and powerful friendship, and finding faith in God. It is a powerful story with an engaging story and relatable characters that readers will not want to miss. This story is written for a male audience, but all readers may enjoy.
Genre: historical, biblical Publisher: Covenant Communications Publication date: November 1, 2017 Number of pages: 253 A review copy of this book was provided by Covenant Communications. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. GiveawayTour Schedule
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http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/ Nov. 28th: http://fireandicereads.com/ https://www.singinglibrarianbooks.com/adults http://empowermoms.net/ Nov. 29th: http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/ Nov. 30th: https://ldsandlovinit.blogspot.com/ Dec. 1st: https://brightlystreet.com/ http://booksaresanity.blogspot.com/ http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/ About the Book Merri doesn’t want much from life–a job, healthy kids, a modest apartment, cheap fun… And a LAVISH Christmas. No, really. While other people save for vacations and cars, Merri saves every spare dime for her annual Christmas Extravaganza! But when she loses her job three months before Christmas, survival means dipping deeper and deeper into the Christmas fund! What’s a Yuletide fanatic to do? All Barney wanted was to win a pool table for The Mission, but watching a single mom’s dogged determination to win a great Christmas gift for her kids makes it hard to keep his eye on the needs of the mission instead of the shifting hopes of his heart. The Collection About the Author Chautona Havig lives and writes in California's Mojave Desert with her husband of nearly 30 years and six of her nine children. When not writing she enjoys reading, a couple dozen hobbies, and trying to learn to like workouts at the gym. She writes Christian Fiction without apology or pretense--lived not preached. Her desire is to encourage Christians in their faith through fiction. ReviewMerri’s Christmas Mission by Chautona Havig is an enjoyable, funny, and sweet Christmas novella. This story is about family and friendship and of course the holidays. It is about making Christmas happen on a low budget and rather than focusing on the gifts, but the time doing activities with family and friends. It is a story that will touch the heart of readers, as they come to know the characters through their struggles, mistakes, and joys. Readers will easily relate to the story and characters in this pleasant holiday read that will warm the heart and sometimes even make readers laugh. This is a Christmas novella that readers will not want to miss this holiday season.
Genre: contemporary, romance, holiday, Christmas Publisher: Indi Publication date: November 1, 2017 Number of pages: Merri’s Christmas Mission – a little over 100; Making Spirits Bright Collection - 577 A copy of this book was purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  via Hoarding Books Today I am going to post a line from The Saturday Night Supper Club by Carla Lareano.  My First Line: Three hours into Saturday night dinner service and she was already running on fumes. Check out a fun mini-view with the author on Thanksgiving and The Satruday Night Supper Club HERE. Reserve your seat today...  What are you reading? What is your first line?
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For nearly three years, British Officer Tristan Whitmore fought bravely for King and Crown in America. But his loyalty came at a price, and after slowly recovering from battlefield injuries, it is finally time to return to his beloved England and his wife, Muriel. But there is to be no tender reunion at Whitmore Manor—instead, Tristan is stunned to learn of his wife’s deceit in his absence and her unexpected death. And to add to the shocking blow, this devastating news is delivered by the last woman Tristan ever hoped to see again.
Olivia Halstead lost everything after the death of her father but found refuge with her cousin Muriel while Muriel’s husband was at war. Now, with the loss of her cousin, Olivia feels she has trespassed too long on the hospitality of the family. But before she can depart, Muriel’s husband returns, and Olivia’s own thorny history with the man comes rushing in: years ago, theirs was a tender courtship—followed too soon by a bitter parting of ways. Now two people divided by past betrayal find an unforeseen chance for reconciliation. But when Tristan and Olivia find themselves on opposite sides of a revolution, will their clashing allegiances tear them apart forever? About the Author
Anita Stansfield has more than fifty published books and is the recipient of many awards, including two lifetime achievement awards. Her books go far beyond bein an enjoyable, memorable story. Anita resonates particularly well with a broad range of devoted readers because of her sensitive and insightful examination of contemporary issues that are faced by many of those readers, even when her venue is a historical romance, readers come away from her compelling stories equipped with new ideas about how to enrich their own lives, regardless of their circumstances.
Anita was born and raised in Provo, Utah. She is the mother of five and has a growing number of grandchildren. She also writes for the general trade market under the name Elizabeth D. Michaels. Review
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A review copy of this book was provided by Covenant Communications. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. GiveawayTour Schedule
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Series: Atlanta Justice Genre: contemporary, suspense, mystery, legal thriller, Christian Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Publication date: September 5, 2017 Number of pages: 320 A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. 
Coming Spring 2018 My Sister's Intended by Rachael AndersonFor as long as Prudence can remember, it has been understood that her sister will one day wed the eldest son of their nearest neighbor. Such an alliance will benefit both families and bring a great deal of joy to all parents involved. Unfortunately, Prudence has never been able to feel as joyful. She believes her sister is mad to consider marrying a man she hardly knows, even if he will one day make her a countess. Titles and wealth shouldn't factor into matters of the heart, and as an aspiring romance novelist, Prudence cannot fathom how anyone could even think of settling for less than love. She certainly wouldn’t, and she doesn't want her sister to either. Unable to stand by and do nothing, Prudence sets out to help the awkward couple discover the best in each other with the hope that they will eventually find love. What she neglected to foresee, however, was that she might fall in love with Lord Knave herself.  Author Rachael Anderson A USA Today bestselling author, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can't sing, doesn't dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.
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Cowboy Christmas Guardian (Gold Country Cowboys #1) by Dana Mentink -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
11/21/2017
 About the Book Someone is dead set on stopping Shelby Arroyo from doing her job: assessing mineral rights in a mine in gold country. But after rancher Barrett Thorn rescues her from an attack, the handsome widowed cowboy seems to feel responsible for her. That is, until he discovers she’s from the family that he’ll never forgive for his wife’s death. As the threats against Shelby escalate, cowboy honor and an unexpected attraction keep Barrett by her side, even at his own risk. And since Shelby won’t back down, Barrett must protect the brave, loyal woman he has no business falling for…a woman someone wants to kill by Christmas. About the Author Dana Mentink is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a national bestselling author of over thirty-five titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Harvest House. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with Papa Bear, Yogi, Boo Boo, a nutty terrier, a chubby box turtle and a feisty parakeet. Guest Post from the AuthorHowdy, readers! I am thrilled to be bringing you this four book Gold Country Cowboys series that takes place in an area near and dear to my heart! My family and I have enjoyed many adventures in this amazing area, from exploring gold mines, to climbing through caverns, and soaking in the incredible history. As a matter of fact, we recently enjoyed a train trip on the historic V and T Railroad which took us past abandoned mines and even some active ones where people are engaged in modern day treasure hunting. California’s Gold Country is a fascinating place filled with secret treasures. I hope you will enjoy some wild adventures with four cowboy brothers who have some secrets of their own. God bless you all! ReviewWith suspense rom page one, Dana Mentink immediately pulls readers in and keeps them on the edge of their seats. Love cowboys and suspense? Mentink’s story will thrill and captive the pounding heart of readers of both genres. Not only with twists and turns that readers don’t expect and that will keep them captivated throughout the entire novel, Mentink has crafted stubborn, determined, and engaging characters that readers will relate with and adore. This is a fun, steady pace, enjoyable, and fairly quick-read Love Inspired Suspense that readers will thoroughly enjoy. Series: Gold Country Cowboys Genre: contemporary, romance, suspense Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense Publication date: November 17, 2017 Number of pages: 224 A review copy of this book was provided by the author via CelebrateLit. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway In honor of her tour, Dana is giving away a copy of Cowboy Christmas Guardian in print or ebook, a horse scarf and a $25 Amazon gift card! Enter the giveaway HERE. Tour ScheduleCordially Barbara, November 16 Genesis 5020, November 16 Have A Wonderful Day, November 17 A Greater Yes, November 17 To Everything A Season, November 17 ASC Book Reviews, November 18 Splashes of Joy, November 18 History, Mystery & Faith, November 19 Red Headed Book Lady, November 19 Remembrancy, November 19 Chas Ray’s Book Nerd Corner, November 20 Autism mom, November 20 Singing Librarian Books, November 21 Janices book reviews, November 21 Moments Dipped in Ink, November 22 Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, November 22 New Horizon Reviews, November 23 Christian Author, J.E. Grace, November 23 Pause for Tales, November 24 Ashley’s Bookshelf, November 24 Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 25 Cafinated Reads, November 25 Blogging With Carol, November 26 Daysong Reflections, November 26 Carpe Diem, November 27 Karen Sue Hadley, November 27 Babs Book Bistro, November 28 Bibliophile Reviews, November 28 Raining Butterfly Kisses, November 29 The Power of Words, November 29  |
