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Book Preview ~ Before We Were Yours

Before We Were Yours, by Lisa Wingate

Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage, the Foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents—but they quickly realize the dark truth. At the mercy of the facility’s cruel director, Rill fights to keep her sisters and brother together in a world of danger and uncertainty.

Aiken, South Carolina, present day. Born into wealth and privilege, Avery Stafford seems to have it all: a successful career as a federal prosecutor, a handsome fiancé, and a lavish wedding on the horizon. But when Avery returns home to help her father weather a health crisis, a chance encounter leaves her with uncomfortable questions and compels her to take a journey through her family’s long-hidden history, on a path that will ultimately lead either to devastation or to redemption.

Based on one of America’s most notorious real-life scandals—in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis-based adoption organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country—Lisa Wingate’s riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale reminds us how, even though the paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong. Buy the book HERE. 
Lisa Wingate is a former journalist, an inspirational speaker, and the bestselling author of more than twenty novels. Her work has won or been nominated for many awards, including the Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize, the Oklahoma Book Award, the Carol Award, the Christy Award, and the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award. Wingate lives in the Ouachita Mountains of southwest Arkansas. Learn more about Lisa and her books HERE.

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.Enjoy your weekend! 
Cornmeal Pancakes
Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Frozen Pie with Gingersnap Crust
Featured Author, Linda Machett, shares her recipe for Wartime Cake

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes. Tomorrow night, the Vogts SIsters will perform at One 14 Coffee, in Neosho, MO.Learn more HERE. 
Onion Bread
Tiramisu
Featured Author, Jennifer Slattery, shares her recipe for Stuffed Corn Tortillas.

Book Preview ~ Behind the Scenes

 Behind the Scenes, by Jen Turano

Miss Permilia Griswold may have been given the opportunity of a debut into New York high society, but no one warned her she wasn't guaranteed to "take." After spending the last six years banished to the wallflower section of the ballroom, she's finally putting her status on the fringes of society to good use by penning anonymous society gossip columns under the pseudonym "Miss Quill."

Mr. Asher Rutherford has managed to maintain his status as a reputable gentleman of society despite opening his own department store. While pretending it's simply a lark to fill his time, he has quite legitimate reasons for needing to make his store the most successful in the country.

When Permilia overhears a threat against the estimable Mr. Rutherford, she's determined to find and warn the man. Disgruntled at a first meeting that goes quite poorly and results in Asher not believing her, she decides to take matters into her own hands, never realizing she'll end up at risk as well. As Asher and Permilia are forced to work together and spend time away from the spotlight of society, perhaps there's more going on behind the scenes than they ever could have anticipated. . . . Buy the book HERE.

A USA Today Best-Selling Author, Jen Turano has written the critically acclaimed Ladies of Distinction series, and A Class of Their Own series, published through Bethany House Publishers. Her novel,  After a Fashion , was chosen as a top pick from Romantic Times, as well as being named a top ten romance of 2015 from Booklist.  It is also a nominee for Romantic Times 2015 Reviewers’ Choice Award. Her book,  A Most Peculiar Circumstance , was chosen as a top ten romance by Booklist in 2013. Her seventh book,  Playing the Part , released in the spring of 2016, and will be followed by a new four-book series, Apart from the Crowd. When she’s not writing, Jen spends her time outside of Denver with her husband and neurotic Cattle Dog, enjoying herself as an empty-nester since her son recently abandoned her for the college life. Learn more about Jen HERE. 

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.The Vogts Sisters return to Homer's Coffee House this Saturday in Overland Park, KS. Learn more HERE. 
Peanut Apple Dip
Hungarian Meatballs with Sauerkraut

Book Preview ~ With You Always

With You Always, by Jody Hedlund

When a financial crisis in 1850s New York leaves three orphaned sisters nearly destitute, the oldest, Elise Neumann, knows she must take action. She's had experience as a seamstress, and the New York Children's Aid Society has established a special service: placing out seamstresses and trade girls. Even though Elise doesn't want to leave her sisters for a job in Illinois, she realizes this may be their last chance. 

The son of one of New York City's wealthiest entrepreneurs, Thornton Quincy faces a dilemma. His father is dying, and in order to decide which of his sons will inherit everything, he is requiring them to do two things in six months: build a sustainable town along the Illinois Central Railroad, and get married. Thornton is tired of standing in his twin brother's shadow and is determined to win his father's challenge. He doesn't plan on meeting a feisty young woman on his way west, though. Buy the book HERE. 


Jody Hedlund is the author of more than a dozen novels, including Love Unexpected, Captured by Love, Unending Devotion, The Preacher's Bride, and A Noble Groom, winner of the 2014 Carol Award for historical romance. She received a bachelor's degree from Taylor University and a master's from the University of Wisconsin, both in social work. She lives in Michigan with her husband and five children. She loves hearing from readers on Facebook and on her blog at www.jodyhedlund.com.

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.The Vogts Sisters perform tonight in Fort Scott, KS. See more HERE.
Cherry Cheesecake
Spinach Beet Salad
Camping Menu Ideas

Book Preview ~ A Love so True

A Love so True, by Melissa Jagears

Evelyn Wisely has a heart for the orphans of Teaville and works at a local mansion that rescues children out of the town's red-light district and gives them a place to live. But her desire to help isn't limited to orphans. The owner of the mansion, Nicholas Lowe, is willing to help her try to get the women working in prostitution out of the district as well--if she can gain the cooperation and support of local businessmen to go against the rest of the community. 

David Kingsman has recently arrived in Teaville from Kansas City to help with one of his father's companies in town. While he plans on staying only long enough to prove his business merit to his father, he's shown interest in Evelyn's work and is intrigued enough by her to lend his support to her cause.

They begin with the best of intentions, but soon the complications pile up and Evelyn and David's dreams look more unattainable every day. When the revelation of a long-held secret creates a seemingly insurmountable rift between them, can they trust God still has a good plan for them despite all that is stacked against them? Buy the book HERE. 


Melissa Jagears is the Carol Award-winning author of the Unexpected Brides series and the Teaville Moral Society series, a homeschooling mother to three, and an extreme night owl. Find her online at www.melissajagears.com.

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.The Vogts Sisters continue their Colorado Tour this week. See details HERE. 
Garlic Rosemary Braid
Steak and Pinto Beans
Featured Author, Jenna Victoria, shares her recipe for "More Please" Turkey Noodle Casserole

Book Preview ~ Seven Brides for Seven Mail-Order Husbands

Seven Brides for Seven Mail-Order Husbands
Anthology

Seven single women are determined to revive their dying Kansas town after the Civil War. Using their wits, they advertise for husbands in the newspaper. A wave of men answer the notices, but the women won't accept just any riffraff. How will they narrow the field? A heartwarming collection full of love, laughter, and faith! Buy the book HERE. 

Abigail’s Proposal by Cynthia Hickey
The Kidnapped Groom by Susan Page Davis
A Clean Slate by Susanne Dietze
Sunshine of My Heart by Darlene Franklin
Come What May by Patty Smith Hall
Dime Novel Suitor by Carrie Fancett Pagels
Louder than Words by Gina Welborn