About the BookTake one abrasive professional athlete, a quirky out-of-work schoolteacher, and an overweight geriatric dog, and you’re ready for a lesson in love . . . Tippy style. Pro baseball pitcher Cal Crawford is not a dog guy. When he inherits his deceased mother’s elderly dog, Tippy, he’s quick to call on a pet-sitting service. Gina isn’t thrilled to be a dog sitter when her aspirations lie in the classroom. Furthermore, she can’t abide the unfriendly Cal, a man with all the charm of a wet towel. But with no other prospects and a deep love for all things canine, she takes the job caring for Tippy. As Gina travels through Cal’s world with Tippy in tow, she begins to see Cal in a different light. Gina longs to show Cal the God-given blessings in his life that have nothing to do with baseball or fame. When her longing blooms into attraction, Gina does her best to suppress it. But Cal is falling in love with her too… Discover the charming story of Tippy, the dog who brought a family together. About the AuthorDana Mentink lives in California, where the weather is golden and the cheese is divine. Dana is an American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year finalist for romantic suspense and an award winner in the Pacific Northwest Writers Literary Contest. Her suspense novel, Betrayal in the Badlands, earned a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third and fourth grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with her husband, two daughters, a dog with social anxiety problems, a chubby box turtle, and a feisty parakeet. Watch for book 2 coming in August...ReviewSit, Stay, Love by Dana Mentik is a cute romance that involves a man and a woman and with a little help from a dog. Pro baseball pitcher Cal Crawford inherits his mother’s dog, Tippy when she passes away and he is definitely not a dog guy. So he hires Gina to take care of Tippy. Along the way Gina befriends Tippy and Cal and a love triangle ensues. This story is filled with ups and downs and laughs. With great characters and a cute romance, I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy contemporary romance with the addition of an adorable and loving dog. Series: Love Unleashed Genre: contemporary, romance, Christian, dogs Publisher: Harvest House Publishers Publication date: April 1, 2016 Number of pages: 224 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars Other books in the series: 2-Fetching Sweetness (coming August, 2016) A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse. GiveawayOne grand prize winner will receive:
Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry! The giveaway ends on April 25th. The winner will be announced April 26th on Dana’s blog.
A female bodyguard plus her star NFL client plus danger equals a great recipe for romance! Her One and Only, book four in Becky Wade's Porter Family novels, releases May 3. To celebrate, Becky is hosting an author chat party on her Facebook page on May 5 at 5 PM PDT/8 PM EDT. Join Becky for an evening of book chat with other bookworms and prizes. Plus a portion of all pre-sales and sales the release week of Her One and Only will be donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. For more details on how to purchase a copy, click here. About the BookAfter ten years in the NFL, super star Gray Fowler is accustomed to obsessive fans. But when Gray starts receiving death threats from a stalker, his team hires an executive protection agency to guard him until the culprit is caught. Dealing with bodyguards 24/7 is a headache, especially when one of them is a young, beautiful woman. How can a female half his size possibly protect him better than he can protect himself?Dru Porter is a former Marine, an expert markswoman, and a black belt–none of which saved her from disaster on her last assignment. In order to rebuild her tarnished reputation, she’s determined to find Gray’s stalker and, since relationships between agents and clients are forbidden, avoid a romantic attachment between herself and the rugged football player with the mysterious past. Yet every secret that leads Dru closer to the stalker also draws her closer to Gray. As the danger escalates, they’ll survive only if they can learn to trust their lives — and their hearts — to one another. Learn more and purchase a copy. Motherhood Matters & The Life is Too Short by Connie E. Sokol -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
4/22/2016
About the Books
Motherhood Matters: Joyful Reminders of the Divinity, Reality, and Rewards of Motherhood
​ ​Motherhood is a divine calling but it may not always feel that way. Now you can show the women in your life how much they matter to you, with this delightful little volume full of wit and wisdom about the divinity, reality, and rewards of motherhood. Fresher than flowers and sweeter than chocolate, it's a perfect gift for the women who give so much.
The Life is Too Short Collection
​Are you looking for a fabulous life boost today? The Life is Too Short series is just what you need. Written by Connie Sokol—mother of seven, author, speaker, and amazing matching sock finder—these humorous self-development columns give you just the right amount of fun and functional. Originally written for a major newspaper and magazines, you can now enjoy the entire collection in one book. Put your feet up and laugh as you relate to time-tested tips on being a woman, wife, and mother. You'll learn the cozy stuff of how to adjust expectations, have faith in your dreams, and lighten up in motherhood. And, you'll learn a few life skills such as easy spring cleaning, simplifying the holidays, and creating successful goals. It's the perfect gift for any woman! Short, funny, insightful, these quick power columns are ideal anytime, anywhere, to rejuvenate your mind and soul. Life is Too Short Trilogy combines three individual books, updated and revised: -Life is Too Short for One Hair Color -Life is Too Short for Sensible Shoes -Life is Too Short for Linoleum About the Author
Connie Sokol is a mother of seven, and a favorite local and national speaker for over fifteen years. She is a TV core contributor "Studio 5 with Brooke Walker" and a national blogger for www.ksl.com. She is one of seven female hosts of The Living Room, an online value-based radio show where they dish on life, loving, and learning (www.fromthelivingroom.com). Mrs. Sokol is a bestselling author who has written 14 books, including her fiction: Christmas Kisses: An Echo Ridge Anthology, and Caribbean Crossroads; and her nonfiction: What Every 6th Grader Needs to Know, Faithful, Fit & Fabulous, Simplify & Savor the Season, Create a Powerful Life Plan, and 40 Days with the Savior. Mrs. Sokol marinates in time spent with her family and eating decadent treats. For her TV segments, blog, podcasts and more, visit www.conniesokol.com.
Reviews
Motherhood Matters
​What a good and inspirational reminder of how sacred and precious motherhood is. This book has many tips and pointers to help mothers realize their importance and the difference they make in the lives of their children. Motherhood is not always easy and it can sometimes be lonely, but it is a beautiful and precious gift from God. I would recommend this book to all mothers of any faith that needs a little lift and a reminder that they are important.
Genre: parenting, family, nonfiction Publisher: Cedar Fort Publication date: March 13, 2012 Number of pages: 111 Content Rating: G Book Rating: 5 stars
A review copy of this book was provided by Min Reads and Reviews.
The Life is Too Short
What an inspiring and self-motivating book! The book focuses on three topics—women, wife, and mother. All three important parts of life. Each section focuses on ways to become a better woman, wife, and mother. The “Women” section focuses on the journey of life, whether it is enjoying the journey or setting dreams and goals, as well as creating healthy connections. The “Wife” section focuses on the differences of men and women, how to meet each other’s needs, and how best to make two people one. Part three of the book “Mother” discusses reaching for the ideal, patient with the real, helping children grow, and making your children know they are loved. Connie uses inspiring situations from her own life, showing that like all of us she is human. I would recommend this book to any woman that is wanting to improve her relationship with herself, her husband, and her children.
Series: The Life is Too Short Series Genre: inspirational, self-help, nonfiction Publisher: Chawton Publishing Publication date: March 28, 2013 Number of pages: 185 Content Rating: G Book Rating: 5 stars
Books included in this series:
1-Life is Too Short for One Hair Color 2-Life is Too Short for Sensible Shoes 3-Life is Too Short for Linoleum ​ A review copy of this book was provided by Min Reads and Reviews. GiveawayTour Schedule
April 18: Bookworm Lisa
April 19: Laural Walker, Author April 20: Peggy Urry-Writer / Rachelle Christensen, Author April 21: Min Reads and Reviews April 22: My Book a Day / Singing Librarian Books About the BookIn 1910 Toronto, while other bachelor girls perfect their domestic skills and find husbands, two friends perfect their sleuthing skills and find a murderer. Inspired by their fascination with all things Sherlock Holmes, best friends and flatmates Merinda and Jem launch a consulting detective business. The deaths of young Irish women lead Merinda and Jem deeper into the mire of the city's underbelly, where the high hopes of those dreaming to make a new life in Canada are met with prejudice and squalor. While searching for answers, donning disguises, and sneaking around where no proper ladies would ever go, they pair with Jasper Forth, a police constable, and Ray DeLuca, a reporter in whom Jem takes a more than professional interest. Merinda could well be Toronto's premiere consulting detective, and Jem may just find a way to put her bachelor girlhood behind her forever--if they can stay alive long enough to do so. Books in the SeriesAbout the AuthorRachel McMillan is a keen history enthusiast and a lifelong bibliophile. When not writing or reading, she can most often be found drinking tea and watching British miniseries. Rachel lives in bustling Toronto, where she works in educational publishing and pursues her passion for art, literature, music, and theater. ReviewWhat a fun read! Rachel McMillan’s debut novel is filled with fun characters and an extremely entertaining storyline. If you think the title of this noel is a delight, just wait until you read this exciting book! This is the story of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson—oh wait I mean two bachelor girls and female detectives, Merinda Herringford and Jem Watts and their adventures in trying to solve the murder of some local girls. What an exciting and suspenseful story. I had a great time reading this fairly quick and delightful novel! I would recommend this book to readers that enjoy historical, mystery tales. Series: Herringford and Watts Mysteries Genre: historical, mystery, thriller, suspense, Canada Publisher: Harvest House Publication date: March 1, 2016 Number of pages: 289 Content Rating: PG, mention of murders Book Rating: 5 stars Other books in the series: 0.5-A Singular and Whimsical Problem 1.5-Of Dubious and Questionable Memory 2-A Lesson in Love and Murder A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse. GiveawayOne grand prize winner will receive:
Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on 4/28. The winner will be announced at The Bachelor Girl’s Guide to Murder Facebook party. RSVP for a chance to connect with Rachel and other readers, as well as for a chance to win other prizes! RSVP TODAY AND SPREAD THE WORD—TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY VIA FACEBOOK, TWITTER, OR PINTEREST AND INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE 28TH!###
The Reluctant Duchess (Ladies of the Manor #2) by Roseanna M. White --Review + Guest Post + Giveaway
4/21/2016
About the Book
Will Fleeing the Scottish Highlands Only Leave Her in More Danger?
Lady Rowena Kinnaird may be the heiress to a Highland earldom, but she’s never felt good enough–not for her father, not for the man she thought she’d marry, not for God. But after a shocking attack, she’s willing to be forever an outcast if it means escaping those threatening her life. Brice Myerston, the Duke of Nottingham, has never been one to shy away from manor-born ladies, yet the last thing he needs is the distraction of the newly introduced Lady Rowena. He has enough on his plate having recently come into possession of a rare treasure for which many would kill, yet those around him seem intent on pairing him with this desperate but beguiling girl. Rowena is reluctant to marry this notorious flirt. And when she learns that Brice is mixed up in some kind of questionable business with a stolen treasure, she fears she’ll end up in more danger than she fled. Books in the SeriesAbout the Author
Roseanna M. White pens her novels beneath her Betsy Ross flag, with her Jane Austen action figure watching over her. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two children, editing and designing, and pretending her house will clean itself. The Reluctant Duchess is Roseanna’s eleventh published book. Her novels range from biblical fiction to American-set romances to her new British series. She lives with her family in West Virginia.
Guest Post from Roseanna: How to Write Believable Characters
I’ve been writing since I was a kid, finishing my first book when I was 13. (And it was—ahem--brilliant. Ahem.) At this point in time, I have 11 books published and 20 more finished manuscripts just sitting on my computer (and let’s not even count the scores of unfinished ones…). So I’ve had a little bit of practice. And as I’ve explored my craft and what kind of book I most enjoy writing, I’ve discovered that I am definitely a character-driven writer. For me, characters come first—plots are just things that happen to make those characters grow.
I’m not the kind of writer who reads a lot of books on the craft of writing. I’ve tried. I just…can’t. I’m not the kind who can easily apply things I’ve learned in classes. Again, I’ve tried, but…I’m a writer who writes by instinct. Which is, frankly, sometimes scary, because I rarely write about people who are like me. So how, then, can I get into their heads? For me, the answer always comes down to a simple truth: for all our differences, everyone experiences life through the lens of their emotions. So in order to understand a character, and to write that character in a believable way, I have to tap into my emotions. Now, I’ll be honest—I’m not an “emotional” person. I don’t cry but maybe once or twice a year. I don’t yell very often. I’m not what anyone would call temperamental, or volatile, nor am I so incredibly cheerful that I make your teeth hurt (though I’m a die-hard optimist). I’m more likely to be quiet when I’m upset than to wear my heart on my sleeve. So it would be easy for me to look at emotions, even in my characters, from a step away. It would be easy…but it wouldn’t be effective. So instead, I believe in being vulnerable in my writing, through my writing, and with my writing. It has to hurt, or I’m not doing it right. I need to let my characters ache, and then ache with them. I have to choose the harder ways to tell their story, knowing they’ll mean more to the reader. Each character, as I’m writing their story, becomes a friend. I get to know them—their quirks, their moods, the goals. I have to know what drives them, what they fear. I don’t make lists of these things as some writers do, but I explore them. I have to let them grow and change, but I also have to make sure that everything they’re doing makes sense to them, if not to the other characters. And if it makes sense to them, it’ll make sense to the reader, even if it’s not something the reader (or me!) would ever do. A good writer can make us root for someone we wouldn’t even like in real life. A good writer can make us view someone as unique and sympathetic, when we would have likely put a handy label on them on reality and then dismissed them. A good writer makes you realize that people who are so very different from you aren’t so very different after all. That’s the kind of writer I strive to be. And hopefully, because I view characters as people to get to know and understand, I can translate that to real life too—and always look for the reasons behind someone’s actions. Always try to see their heart. Always try to understand them…and so, understand how at the heart of it, we’re all just children of God, trying to find our way. Review
Author Roseanna M. White’s novel A Reluctant Duchess, is a novel readers will not soon forget. From page one, Roseanna enraptures readers and takes them to the world of Lady Rowena Kinaird, heiress to a Highland earldom. Men have never treated her the best, including her father and the man she thought she would marry and would take her away from her abusive father. After being attacked by her former love, Lady Rowena is even less confident in herself than ever before. But Brice Myerston, Duke of Nottingham, comes to her rescue. Even going so far as to marry her when she is placed in grave danger. Will a love like no other blossom between these unlikely couple, or will secrets of questionable business with a stolen treasure be their undoing. Roseanna’s characters will steal your heart away as you fall in love with them, as well as the wonderful and engaging historical romance. I would recommend this novel to fans of Downton Abbey.
Series: Ladies of the Manor Genre: historical, Christian, romance Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: April 5, 2016 Number of pages: 389 Content Rating: PG, some violence and abuse, nothing graphic Book Rating: 5 stars
Other books in the series:
1-The Lost Heiress 3-A Lady Unrivaled (coming September 2016) A review copy of this book was provided by Ladies of the Manor Launch Team. GiveawayAbout the BookMorgan Clark is desperate. With just her senior year to go at Clarendon College, and her scholarship up in smoke, she suddenly finds she can’t qualify for financial aid. And until Morgan finishes and can work full time, her sister can’t even start school. Josh Hyatt is desperate. Without his degree from Clarendon he won’t be able to join his girlfriend in their dream career which she’s already begun, and he can’t qualify for government grants thanks to his estranged father’s interference. Morgan, meet Josh. Josh, meet Morgan. Are they desperate enough to get legally wedded? Legally Wedded is the third book in bestselling rom-com author Jennifer Griffith's Legally in Love series, following Attractive Nuisance and Asked & Answered. Books in the SeriesAbout the AuthorJennifer Griffith is the award-winning, bestselling author of over ten novels, both traditionally and independently published. She received a degree in English/Technical Writing and Japanese from Utah State University, and worked as a writer for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives before becoming a mother and switching to writing romantic comedy novels from home. She has done professional editing since 1991 and loves helping novelists take their work to the next level. Jennifer has written for newspaper, her work appearing locally as well as in The Chicago Tribune and Meridian. Her book Big in Japan has been selected for both high school and college curriculum and has been optioned for film. She’s been a presenter at many workshops and conferences, including Salt Lake ComiCon and the ANWA Conference. She and her husband Gary have five brilliant and hilarious children ranging from ages 18 down to 8, who don’t care if she’s a writer; they just call her Mom. Jennifer has no plans to write the Great American Novel. She’d rather compose what someone would read on a rainy afternoon with a cup of cocoa, or sitting on a beach chair while the waves crash. Light, frothy, gone. With over 20 years of editing and critique experience, she offers very affordable book editing and proofreading services to authors and aspiring authors alike. To learn more about Jennifer and get a view into her beliefs and what makes her who she is, read her spiritual blog here. ReviewJennifer Griffith has written a funny and entertaining book that readers will absolutely love! Morgan Clark and Josh Hyatt are both desperate. They both need money to help pay for school but are ineligible to receive any grants. As neighbors in the same apartment complex, they see each other fairly frequently. And so they concoct a scheme. They will get “legally wedded” for one year, so they can get the grant money they both need for school and then divorce. But their plans don’t go exactly how they envisioned and they might get more entangled and attached than they originally intended. I would recommend this to any reader that wants a fun, clean, romantic read. Genre: contemporary, romance, new adult, womens fiction, chick lit Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Publication date: January 5, 2016 Number of pages: 418 Content Rating: PG, kissing, clean Book Rating: 5 stars A review copy of this book was provided by Free eBooks for an Honest Review.
About the BookWhen Jennifer Rushmore accepts a brooding bachelor’s job offer to act as coordinator for the restoration of his family’s historic doctor’s house (White), apothecary (Widow) and log cabin (Witch) in a rural Georgia community, little does she know it’s her own heart that will undergo the greatest renovation. Three stories. Three centuries. Three lessons on the healing of the heart. And one buried mystery that threatens their redemption. White: As historic preservationist Jennifer and brooding bachelor Michael restore his ancestors’ historic doctor’s residence in a rural Georgia community, they uncover the 1920s-era prejudice and secrets that caused Michael’s branch to fall off the family tree. Recent graduate Jennifer is determined to fulfill her first professional position with integrity even if her employer lacks a proper appreciation of history. Far more challenging—and sinister—than the social landscape of Hermon are the strange accidents hinting that someone doesn’t want them on the Dunham property. Yet Michael’s and Jennifer’s own pasts pose the biggest obstacles to laying a fresh foundation of family and community. About the AuthorIn addition to The Restoration Trilogy, native Georgian Denise Weimer is the author of numerous magazine articles about her home state, romantic novella Redeeming Grace, The Georgia Gold Series (Sautee Shadows, The Gray Divide, The Crimson Bloom, and Bright as Gold). Bright as Gold won the 2015 John Esten Cooke Award for authentic Southern literature. She holds a journalism degree with a minor in history from Asbury University, is a wife and swim mom of two daughters, and always pauses for coffee, chocolate and old houses. ReviewDenise Weimer has written a captivating novel that is both contemporary and historical in nature. Jennifer Rushmore, a historic preservationist, is about to graduate and has landed a job restoring Michael Johnson’s ancestral home. While working on the renovation, the old home, it appears that someone does not want Jennifer to be there and family background that Michael did not know about is brought to light. With a somewhat cliff-hanger ending, leading to the next book in the series, this well-written story, with enjoyable characters, will captivate readers that enjoy novels with a rich and deep history. Series: The Restoration Trilogy Genre: contemporary, historical, southern Publisher: Canterbury House Publication date: March 15, 2016 Number of pages: 224 Content Rating: PG, reference to violence and unjust behavior towards blacks Book Rating: 5 stars Other books in the series: 2-Widow (coming 2016) 3- Witch (coming 2016) A review copy of this book was provided by CelebrateLit. GiveawayIn honor of the White Celebration Tour, Denise is giving away a print copy of WHITE: Book One of The Restoration Trilogy, a $15 Starbucks card to representing the coffee-loving modern heroine, and a vintage hat to represent the historical heroine. Click to enter. Tour ScheduleApril 19: Texas Book-aholic
April 20: Singing Librarian Books April 21: Christian Bookaholic April 22: Southern Gal Loves to Read April 23: Book Bites, Bee Stings, and Butterfly Kisses April 24: Daysong Reflections April 25: Bigreadersite April 26: Mary Hake April 27: Red Headed Book Lady April 28: Cassandra M’s Place April 29: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations April 30: For the Love of Books May 1: A Greater Yes May 2: Reader’s Cozy Corner About the BookThe Shadow Ally is a Short Read – approximately 2 hours or more – in The Yankee Years series. America is not yet at war, but the country is preparing for it. And it is essential that this remain secret. June 1941: Ruth Corey is puzzled by the attractive, enigmatic Italian-American civilian contractor, Frank Long, who is staying at her family’s hotel in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Serious and reserved, he is nothing like the friendly, outgoing British and Canadian servicemen she knows. Nor, she discovers, does he even use his real surname. War is a time of alliances and secrets. The biggest secret in the county is the construction of an American flying boat base outside Irvinestown. Since their country is not at war, the American contractors must conceal the building project. America’s neutrality will be destroyed if Germany discovers its existence. Ambitious local reporter, and Ruth’s almost fiancé, Harry Coalter is consumed with curiosity about the new American airbase. But why? When Ruth finds a letter Harry has written about the flying boat base she fears he is pursuing a path that will land him in serious trouble. She enlists Frank’s help to stop Harry from making a terrible mistake. Can Ruth safeguard a military secret that will have a profound impact on the course of the war and protect her beau? A tale for fans of Annie Murray, Ellie Dean and Margaret Dickinson. The Yankee Years series: During the Second World War Northern Ireland hosted American, British and Canadian troops. County Fermanagh welcomed Air Force squadrons hunting U-boats and defending shipping convoys in the Atlantic Ocean and Army battalions training and preparing for deployment to Europe’s Western Front. After the Allied troops arrived, life would never be the same again. The Yankee Years novels and Short Reads weave thrilling and romantic tales of the people and the era. About the AuthorDianne Ascroft is a Canadian writer living in Britain. Since moving to Britain in 1990 she has lived in Scotland and Northern Ireland. She writes both fiction and non-fiction and her fiction often has Irish connections. Her articles and short stories have been printed in Canadian and Irish magazines and regional newspapers including the Toronto Star, Ireland’s Own, Senior Times, Celtic Connection and Irish Connections Canada. She is co-editor and a regular contributor to The Fermanagh Miscellany, the Fermanagh Authors’ Association’s yearly anthology and she also contributes material to other local history and writers’ anthologies. Dianne is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors, Historical Novel Society, Writers Abroad, Fermanagh Authors’ Association and Fermanagh Writers. Dianne started life in a quiet residential neighbourhood in the buzzing city of Toronto and has progressively moved to smaller places through the years. She now lives on a small farm in Northern Ireland with her husband and an assortment of strong willed animals. If she ever decides to write her autobiography the working title will be ‘Downsizing’. For more information please visit Dianne’s website. You can also find her on herBlog, Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads. ReviewDianne Ashcroft has written a suspenseful, short, and enticing read in The Shadow Ally. This novel is about a young journalist that has a promising career, but his girlfriend believes he is involved in something he shouldn’t be and is investigating his hotel room when she does the cleaning for her job at the family hotel. The story is well written and will keep readers wondering what will happen next. The intriguing characters will also draw readers to the story. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy short, suspenseful, historical reads. Series: The Yankee Years Series Genre: historical, WWII, Ireland Publisher: Amazon Digital Services Publication date: December 4, 2015 Number of pages: 76 Content Rating: PG, war time discussion Book Rating: 4 stars Other books in the series: 2-Coming soon to continue Ruth’s story. 3-Keeping Her Pledge A review copy of this book was provided by Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours. Tour ScheduleMonday, April 18:
Review at Lampshade Reader Wednesday, April 20: Review at Room With Books Review at Singing Librarian Books Friday, April 22: Review at Diana's Book Reviews Review at Queen of All She Reads Monday, April 25: Review at Eclectic Ramblings of Author Heather Osborne Breaking Free by Jennifer Slattery
4/19/2016
About the BookSometimes it takes losing everything to grab hold of what really matters. Women’s ministry leader and Seattle housewife, Alice Goddard, and her successful graphic-designer husband appear to have it all together. Until their credit and debit cards are denied, launching Alice into an investigation that only leads to the discovery of secrets. Meanwhile, her husband is trapped in a downward spiral of lies, shame, and self-destruction. Can they break free from their deception and turn to the only One who can save them? And will it be in time to save their marriage? Read a free, 33-page excerpt HERE. See scene location pictures for Breaking Free on Pinterest. About the AuthorJennifer Slattery writes soul-stirring fiction for New Hope Publishers, Christian living articles for Crosswalk.com, and devotions for Internet Café Devotions, the group blog, Faith-filled Friends, and her personal blog. She also does content editing for Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas’ Firefly imprint, and loves working with authors who are serious about pursuing their calling. When not writing, reading, or editing, Jennifer loves going on mall dates with her adult daughter and coffee dates with her hilariously fun husband. Author InterviewReviewIn Breaking Free, author Jennifer Slattery has written a captivating and heart-wrenching story of a beloved family. Alice Goddard is a local women’s ministry leader and housewife with two teen boys and her husband, Trent, is a graphic designer for a local company. To their friends and all may think that this is the picture perfect family. But all is not as it seems. Trent has become a drunk and a gambler and the Goddard finances are spiraling out of control and their family is falling apart, causing problems for her struggling and possibly wayward teens. Alice believes that leaving her husband is the best solution. But is it? Will the love of God help save their marriage or will everything end with a train wreck? From page one I was emotionally involved and attached to Jennifer Slattery’s characters, Alice Goddard, her husband, and two sons. This story teaches that things are not always as they seem. A picture perfect family may not be exactly what you think it is. Jennifer has written not only a heart-breaking and emotionally challenging story, but one that includes the love and redemption of God. I would recommend this story to readers that enjoy inspirational-contemporary fiction. Genre: contemporary, Christian, inspirational Publisher: New Hope Publishers Publication date: March 7, 2016 Number of pages: 320 Content Rating: PG, drinking, gambling, and some violence Book Rating: 5 stars A review copy of this book was provided by the author via the publisher.
Gratitude Journals by MK McClintock WHAT TALENTS HAVE YOU BEEN blessed with? What challenges have you faced and overcome? Who has impacted your life in a positive way, no matter how large or small the good deed? How did you feel when someone gave you a helping hand? When we focus on the positive things in our lives, we are replacing negative energy with positive affirmations. To put it simply, gratitude means being grateful for everything you have and are, every single day. This journal is a powerful instrument that provides a simple, yet effective foundation for your personal declarations of gratitude and thanksgiving. Discover your voice, your dreams, and the profound moments of your life with daily expressions of appreciation. 100% of all author royalties from the Africa Collection gratitude journals goes to the Africa Heartwood Project. Learn more about them at www.africaheartwoodproject.org. Author MK McClintock MK McClintock, an award-winning author and life-long seeker and adventurer, is inspired by the good works of mankind and believes that within every person is a better version of themselves waiting to be discovered. She lives a quiet life in the Rocky Mountains.
Blast Giveaway $50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash Ends 5/2/16 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. a Rafflecopter giveaway
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