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February 15, 2010
Book Monday & Author Deborah Raney & Beneath A Southern Sky
Today's featured book is Beneath A Southern Sky by Deborah Raney from WaterBrook Press. I've endorsed Deborah's books and they are a joy. Here's the scoop about this timely reissue with a new cover as part of WaterBrook Press's new value line fiction.
SYNOPSIS:Her Second Husband Healed the Sorrow of a Tragic Loss. Her First Has Just Returned from the Dead.Which Man Has the Right to Claim Daria's Heart?
After two years of serving as a missionary in a remote area of South America, Daria Camfield...
February 11, 2010
Author Shelley Shepard Gray & Mrs. Ritchie
My guest today is a sweet friend Author Shelley Shepard Gray who is writing heart-touching Amish stories for Avon Inspire. She has a story to share! Here's Shelley:
"I've been so lucky to have met many women of character. Some have inspired me spiritually. Others have life stories which leave me breathless. Others have achieved so much, I know they're an inspiration to many. However, some probably have no idea they made such an impression. Such as Miss Ritchie.
Miss Ritchie had a first...
February 10, 2010
Another Good Book to Read
"Kathy Herman's The Right Call is a tour de force of all that's best
in her books--deep family connections, emotions that ring true and
heart-speeding suspense. Put this on your TBR pile for sure!"
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February 9, 2010
A Family Love Story from Australia
Mary Preston, a reader from Australia sent me the first one (only one I've yet received). Here's the story in Mary's own words:
"A family love story.
My parents met when they traveled to high school by train. They never spoke because...
February 8, 2010
Book Monday-Author Roxanne Rustand & Fatal Burn
The book for this Monday is FATAL BURN by Love Inspired Author and one of my dearest friends, Roxanne Rustand. Here's all about the book and the author!
"Smoke and mirrors...
Someone's after Kris Donaldson. and they don't just want her hurt--they want her ruined. First, an arsonist tries to destroy her cabin, and evidence points to Kris as possible insurance fraud. Then an injured deputy is found at her place...with ballistics proof that he was shot with her rifle. Even Trace Randall, the ar...
February 4, 2010
Author Rachelle McCalla & Fidelity and Courage
My guest today is a new Love Inspired Suspense author Rachelle McCalla. Here's what she has to say about fidelity.--
"A young friend of mine from church recently broke up with her boyfriend of over four years. Breaking up was a difficult decision, because she'd been seeing this young man for most of her adult life, and their families were close. But after he'd been getting much too friendly with another young woman, she'd put her foot down, and told him if he wanted to be with her,...
February 2, 2010
Anybody Out There? Or Has Winter Got You?
Speaking of Hearts, February is the month for romance. I was wondering if any of you have family stories about falling in love. Perhaps a funny incident or a sweet one or a surprised by love story?
If you have one, send it to me and I'll post it on the blog. If you send a story to me to post, I'll put your name in a drawing for t...
February 1, 2010
Book Monday-Author Gail Gaymer Martin & Groom in Training
Groom In Training by Gail Gaymer Martin Second book in the Man's Best Friend Series from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Friends, Four-legged Friends and Love. A widow with a sad past, Steph Wright, finds comfort in her faith and her adorable Border Collie, Fred. When Fred becomes enamored with the neighbor's pedigreed Bouvier, Steph meets Nick. With a broken engagement and a busy job, Nick isn't open to love and romance. But when Nick steps in to defend Steph, long talks ensue...
January 28, 2010
Author Virginia Smith & her Mom
My guest today is Author Virginia Smith, a great gal, who writes FUN books. Here's Ginny:
"When I think of the strong women who have influenced my life, I can't help but think of my mom. Born to parents who were members of the "country club" society, they raised her with the idea that she was destined to marry a wealthy man so she didn't need to worry about silly things like math or science. Of course, it didn't turn out that way. She fell in love with my father, who didn't...
January 25, 2010
Authors Sara Evans and Rachel Hauck & The Sweet By and By
Jade Fitzgerald left the pain of her past in the dust when she headed out for college a decade ago. Now she's thriving in her career and glowing in the light of Max Benson's love.
But then Jade's hippie mother, Beryl Hill, arrives in Whisper Hollow, Tennessee, for Jade's wedding along with Willow, her wild younger sister. Their arrival forces Jade to throw open the dark closets of her past--the insecurity of living with a restless, wandering mother, the silence of her absent father, and the ...
