Gina Holder's Blog, page 120
May 8, 2018
Room on the Porch Swing- A Book Review (Released May 8th)
“Would you like to sit?” He patted the seat beside him. “There’s room on the porch swing for you.”
[image error]Book Blurb:When tragedy strikes, can two young Amish people find the hope that lies on the other side?
Laura Riehl is no stranger to heartache. Less than a year after her mother’s death, Laura finds herself burying another loved one: her best friend, Savilla, who has died after a brief and sudden illness. Laura feels heartbroken and alone, but her pain i...
May 1, 2018
Honeysuckle Dreams- A Book Review (Released May 1st!)
After Brady Collins’ ex-wife dies, he receives devastating news—his nine-month-old son Sam isn’t his son at all. And Sam’s wealthy maternal grandparents want custody of the child. Brady knows he’s in for the fight of his life. But regardless of what any blood test says, Sam is his son, and Brady will go to any lengths to keep him.
Brady’s attorney tips him off that one major life change would virtually assure him of winning guardianship of baby...
April 27, 2018
Beneath the Surface Blog Hop and Giveaway
“Was his timing in all this perfect too? Was he working for her good even though it looked like he was dropping the ball?“
God’s timing is always perfect.
We read stories in the Bible where from man’s point of view, God showed up a little too late. I especially think of the story of Lazarus, how Jesus comes to Bethany, four days after Lazarus was dead. You know they were thinking, “you’re a little late to help now.” In the end, we see that he...
April 19, 2018
My Heart Belongs in San Francisco, California: Abby’s Prospects- Book Review
by: Janice Thompson
“Never underestimate the power of coffee, Neville.”
(I’m not a coffee drinker, but I thought that was a very cute first line.)
[image error]Book Blurb:
Journey now to San Francisco, California, of 1853 where…
An English socialite finds more treasure than expected on her trip to the American West.
When Abby Effingham becomes stranded in the middle of the California gold rush, her money depletes quickly even...
April 13, 2018
Yo ho, Yo ho, a pirate’s life for me… 4 Star Book Review
Maribel, Captive of the Caribbean, has returned to society seeking answers.
The last time New Orleans attorney Jean-Luc Valmont saw Maribel Cordoba, a Spanish nobleman’s daughter, she was an eleven-year-old orphan perched in the riggings of his privateering vessel proving herself as the best lookout on his crew. Until the day his infamy caught up with them all and innocent lives were lost.
Unsure...
April 6, 2018
The Mayflower Bride- Five Star Review
Mary Elizabeth Chapman boards the Speedwell in 1620 as a Separatist seeking a better life in the New World. William Lytton embarks on the Mayflower as a carpenter looking for opportunities to succeed—and he may have found one when a man from the Virginia Company offers William a hefty sum to keep a stealth eye on company interests in the new colony. The season is far too late for good sailing and storms rage, but reachi...
April 4, 2018
Starting from Scratch- Four Star Review
by: Kate Lloyd [image error]Book Blurb:
En Alt Maedel—an old maid.
At age twenty-nine, that’s what Eva Lapp considers herself. And who could argue with her? Finding a good Amish husband at her age will be next to impossible. Plus, Eva’s unwarranted bad reputation in Lancaster County precedes her. Maybe living the Englisch life would be better.
Squeezed out of her childhood home by her brother’s boisterous family, Eva finds lodging and a new job managing a small café...
March 23, 2018
Yummy Lessons in Faith and Family and a Giveaway!!
*Giveaway details at bottom of post.
The Celebration- Five Star Review by: Wanda Brunstetter [image error]Book Blurb:Lyle and Heidi Troyer have taken in a brother and sister, who were orphaned when their parents were killed in a car accident. Hoping to help the children adapt and make friends, Heidi decides to hold a series of cooking classes for kids. But kids are always accompanied by an adult—and that is where the trouble arises.
Miranda Cooper is living the life of a single mom to her two kids whil...
March 19, 2018
Out of the Ashes- Five Star Review
Can the Majesty of Alaska Foster Hope and Healing for Those Who Need it Most?
[image error]Book Blurb:After the death of their father, Collette and Jean-Michel Langelier are no longer tied to post-war France. While his sister dreams of adventure, Jean-Michel is hoping to finally escape reminders of the horrors he faced in the war. When Jean-Michel receives an unexpected invitation for them to visit Alaska and the Curry Hotel, it seems an opportunity for a change he needs.
Katherine Demarchis is a young w...
March 8, 2018
All She Left Behind- Four Star Review
Already well-versed in the natural healing properties of herbs and oils, Jennie Pickett longs to become a doctor. But the Oregon frontier of the 1870s doesn’t approve of such innovations as women attending medical school. To leave grief and guilt behind, as well as support herself and her challenging young son, Jennie cares for an elderly woman using skills she’s developed on her own. When her patient dies, Jennie discovers that her heart has b...
