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Book Preview ~ The Masterpiece

The Masterpiece, by Francine Rivers

A successful LA artist, Roman Velasco appears to have everything he could possibly want—money, women, fame. Only Grace Moore, his reluctant, newly hired personal assistant, knows how little he truly has. The demons of Roman’s past seem to echo through the halls of his empty mansion and out across his breathtaking Topanga Canyon view. But Grace doesn’t know how her boss secretly wrestles with those demons: by tagging buildings as the Bird, a notorious but unidentified graffiti artist—an alter ego that could destroy his career and land him in prison.

Like Roman, Grace is wrestling with ghosts and secrets of her own. After a disastrous marriage threw her life completely off course, she vowed never to let love steal her dreams again. But as she gets to know the enigmatic man behind the reputation, it’s as if the jagged pieces of both of their pasts slowly begin to fit together . . . until something so unexpected happens that it changes the course of their relationship—and both their lives—forever. Buy the book HERE.

New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her numerous bestsellers include Redeeming Love, A Voice in the Wind, and Bridge to Haven, and her work has been translated into more than thirty different languages. She is a member of Romance Writers of America's coveted Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Visit Francine online at www.francinerivers.com

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.Have a great weekend!


Crunchy Asparagus Spears
Caramel Fudge Brownies

Featured Author, Sally Roark, shares her recipe for "I Love You" Crispy Rice Treats.

Favorite Books from 2017

Each year I post my favorite books that I've read--19 books total for the year. Here are my top ten books for 2017--not necessarily books that were published in 2017, and in no certain order.

A Royal Christmas Wedding, by Rachel HauckMy Life in France, by Julia ChildThe Bronte Plot, by Katherine ReayThe Convenient Groom, by Denise HunterThe Artisan's Wife, by Judith MillerFor the Record, by Regina Jennings - 6 starsWarleggan, by Winston GrahamA Note Yet Unsung, by Tamera Alexander - 6 starsLonging for Home, by Sarah EdenAn Uncommon Courtship, by Kristi Ann Hunter - 6 stars

Book Preview ~ The Sea Before Us

The Sea Before Us, by Sarah Sundin

In 1944, American naval officer Lt. Wyatt Paxton arrives in London to prepare for the Allied invasion of France. He works closely with Dorothy Fairfax, a "Wren" in the Women's Royal Naval Service. Dorothy pieces together reconnaissance photographs with thousands of holiday snapshots of France--including those of her own family's summer home--in order to create accurate maps of Normandy. Maps that Wyatt will turn into naval bombardment plans.

As the two spend concentrated time together in the pressure cooker of war, their deepening friendship threatens to turn to love. Dorothy must resist its pull. Her bereaved father depends on her, and her heart already belongs to another man. Wyatt too has much to lose. The closer he gets to Dorothy, the more he fears his efforts to win the war will destroy everything she has ever loved.

The tense days leading up to the monumental D-Day landing blaze to life under Sarah Sundin's practiced pen with this powerful new series. Buy the book HERE.


Sarah Sundin is the author of Through Waters Deep, Anchor in the Storm, and When Tides Turn in the Waves of Freedom series, as well as Wings of the Nightingale and the Wings of Glory series. Her novels have received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal. Her popular Through Waters Deep was a Carol Award finalist and named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years." A graduate of UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy, she works on-call as a hospital pharmacist. Sarah lives in California. Visit her website for more information: www.sarahsundin.com

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.Have a wonderful weekend! 
Pistachio Caramel Cookies
Hamburger Bolognese Sauce with Homemade Pasta

Featured Author, Catherine Castle, shares her recipe for Emelia's Spiced Peach Pie

Christmas Crafts

This past Christmas I had a few craft projects that I worked on.
First, I made these little star ornaments to give as presents to family.
Then, I made a little pink dress for Emma's doll.
Finally, I made Christmas aprons for our daughters and Emma.It was such fun watching the girls open their presents.

Book Preview ~ A Daring Escape

A Daring Escape, by Tricia Goyer

As the threat of World War II looms on the horizon, American Amity Mitchell is living a comfortable life abroad as a tutor in England. Life changes when an urgent telegram arrives from her brother, Andrew, summoning her to Prague. Nazi forces tighten their grip on the country, and Andrew's efforts to help Jewish children escape Czechoslovakia grow desperate. Children's lives are at risk. Amity knows she can't ignore God's call to join her brother's cause.Amity's boss, Clark, arrives in Prague, urging her to return. Soon, he too finds himself helping prepare kindertransports bound for the safety of England. With the sound of German tanks rumbling over cobblestone streets, Amity and Clark race to save innocent lives. Will their prayers for deliverance be answered? Buy the book HERE. Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, grandmother of two, and wife to John. A USA Today bestselling author, Tricia has published over 60 books and has written more than 500 articles. She's well-known for her Big Sky and Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors Amish series. For more information visit Tricia at www.TriciaGoyer.com. 

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.Enjoy your weekend! 
Egg Drop Soup
Hamburger Hash
National Peanut Butter Day

Christmas Break with Emma

This past Christmas we had the pleasure of watching Emma for a few days while she was on Christmas Break. 
We had such fun playing, playing, playing.
Aunt Abbey and Emma made this slick cardboard snowmobile...just like her paw patrol toy.
She helped me make cookies and spaghetti and meatballs!
We read books and she especially enjoyed the Nutcracker.
We had a Twelve Days of Christmas Tea Party. We had such fun and cannot wait to do it again SOON! Enjoy the moments . . . 

Book Preview ~ You're Gonna Love Me

You're Gonna Love Me, by Robin Lee Hatcher
Samantha Winters lives her life the way a good accountant should—measured, deliberate, and safe. After watching her father die in a tragic skiing accident, she decided never to allow risk into her life again. But she didn’t count on falling for Nick Chastain, who embodies everything she doesn’t want in her safely constructed world.Against Samantha’s warnings, Nick plans a dangerous kayaking trip over spring break. Furious that he’s so careless with his life, she ends their fledgling relationship with harsh words.Two years later, Samantha is desperately in need of a change. When she learns her grandmother has had an accident and is in need of a caretaker, Samantha quickly packs her bags and heads to Thunder Creek, Idaho. But nothing could prepare her for the surprise awaiting her in her grandmother’s hospital room . . . Nick.With the charming backdrop of small-town friends, beloved cousins, and a whole church congregation rooting for them, can they set aside the disastrous ending of their first try at love? Has Nick changed enough to meet Samantha in the middle—and can she realize that a risk in love might be worth taking? Buy the book HERE. Bestselling novelist Robin Lee Hatcher is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. The recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from both RWA and ACFW and winner of the Christy, RITA, and numerous other awards, Robin has authored over 75 books. She and her husband make their home in Idaho where she enjoys spending time with her family, her high-maintenance Papillon, Poppet, and Princess Pinky, the DC (demon cat). For more information, visit www.robinleehatcher.com