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Book Preview ~ Shine Like the Dawn

Shine Like the Dawn, by Carrie Turansky

In a quiet corner of northern Edwardian England, Margaret Lounsbury diligently works in her grandmother’s millinery shop, making hats and caring for her young sister. Several years earlier, a terrible event shattered  their idyllic family life and their future prospects. Maggie is resilient and will do what she must to protect her sister Violet. Still, the loss of her parents weighs heavily on her heart as she begins to wonder if what happened that day on the lake…might not have been an accident. 
 
When wealthy inventor and industrialist William Harcourt dies, his son and Maggie’s estranged childhood friend, Nathaniel, returns from his time in the Royal Navy and inherits his father’s vast estate, Morningside Manor. He also assumes partial control of his father’s engineering company and the duty of repaying an old debt to the Lounsbury family. But years of separation between Nate and Maggie have taken a toll, and Maggie struggles to trust her old friend. 
 
Can Maggie let go of the resentment that keeps her from forgiving Nate—and reconciling with God? Will the search for the truth about her parents’ death draw the two friends closer or leave them both with broken hearts? Buy the book HERE.

CARRIE TURANSKY is an award-winning author of more than a dozen novels and novellas. She has been the winner of the ACFW Carol Award, the Crystal Globe Award, and the International Digital Award, and was a finalist for the Inspirational Readers Choice Award and the Maggie Award of Excellence. A prolific writer of contemporary and historical romance, women’s fiction, short stories, articles, and devotionals, Carrie lives in central New Jersey with her husband Scott. They have five adult children and four grandchildren. Learn more about Carrie and her books HERE.

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.May you have a blessed Easter weekend.
Sausage Bean Soup
Hot Cross Buns
Easter Menu Ideas

Book Preview ~ To The Farthest Shores

To The Farthest Shores, by Elizabeth Camden

It has been six years since army nurse Jenny Bennett's heart was broken by a dashing naval officer. Now Lieutenant Ryan Gallagher has abruptly reappeared in her life at the Presidio army base but refuses to discuss the inexplicable behavior that destroyed their happiness.

Ryan is in an impossible situation. One of the few men in the world qualified to carry out a daring assignment, he accepted a government mission overseas that caused his reputation to be destroyed and broke the heart of the only woman he ever loved. Honor bound never to reveal where he had been during those six years, he can't tell Jenny the truth or it will endanger an ongoing mission and put thousands of lives at risk.

Although Ryan thinks he may have finally found a solution, he can't pull it off on his own. Loyalty to her country compels Jenny to help, but she never could have imagined the intrigue she and Ryan will have to face or the lengths to which they will have to go to succeed. Buy the book HERE.


Elizabeth Camden is a research librarian at a small college in central Florida. Her novels have won the coveted RITA and Christy Awards. She has published several articles for academic publications and is the author of four nonfiction history books. Her ongoing fascination with history and love of literature have led her to write inspirational fiction. Elizabeth lives with her husband near Orlando, Florida. She regularly posts about the joys of the book world at http://elizabethcamden.com/blog

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.The Vogts Sisters will perform on Saturday at the Neodesha Arts Center. Learn more HERE. 
Mexican Sour Cream Rice

Baked Pork Tenderloin with Garlic

Featured Author, Barbara Britton, shares her recipes for Zucchini Bread.

The Vogts Sisters April Performances

Join us if you can! We would love to visit with you at one of these music venues. See more details HERE. 

Book Preview ~ The Memory of You

The Memory of You, by Catherine West

Thirteen years ago, Natalie lost a part of herself when her twin sister died. Will traveling back to the family winery finally put the memory to rest, or will it completely destroy her?

When Natalie Mitchell learns her beloved grandfather has had a heart attack, she’s forced to return to their family-owned winery in Sonoma, something she never intended to do. She’s avoided her grandparents’ sprawling home and all its memories since the summer her sister died—the awful summer Natalie’s nightmares began. But the winery is failing, and Natalie’s father wants her to shut it down. As the majority shareholder, she has the power to do so. And Natalie never says no to her father.

Tanner Collins, the vintner on Maoilios, is trying to salvage a bad season and put the Mitchell family’s winery back in business. When Natalie Mitchell shows up, Tanner sees his future about to be crushed. Natalie intends to close the gates, unless he can convince her otherwise. But the Natalie he remembers from childhood is long gone, and he’s not so sure he likes the woman she’s become. Still, the haunted look she wears hints at secrets he wants to unearth. He soon discovers that on the night her sister died, the real Natalie died too. And Tanner must do whatever it takes to resurrect her. But finding freedom from the past means facing it. Buy the book HERE.

Catherine West is an award-winning author who writes stories of hope and healing from her island home in Bermuda. When she’s not at the computer working on her next story, you can find her taking her Border Collie for long walks or tending to her roses and orchids. She and her husband have two grown children. Learn more about Catherine HERE.

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.Join the Vogts Sisters this Saturday at a Trail Celebration in Burlingame, KS. Learn more HERE. 
Homemade Egg Noodles
Refried Black Beans

Wine-Pairing Party Ideas

Time with Emma

 Earlier this month we had the joy of having our granddaughter visit us for a few days.
We always enjoy our times with Emma and this time was no exception.
I had the pleasure of introducing her (and my own daughters) to Peter Rabbit and other stories by Beatrix Potter. Because it was a bit cold outside, we spent most of our time indoors.
We read lots of stories, baked cookies, and had at least one tea party every day! 
We colored pictures and played with play dough, and visited great-grandma's and cousins while she was here. We also had to watch a John Wayne movie during her stay (always a must) and this time we chose The Quiet Man. She really liked it. And we brought out from storage the puppet house and puppets. She loved the princess puppet and had a ball putting on plays with her Aunt Abbey and Aunt Mimi.We look forward to spending more time with Emma this summer!Enjoy the moments . . . 

Book Preview ~ Her Motherhood Wish

Her Motherhood Wish, by Keli Gwyn

En route to the Double T Orphanage to work on its expansion, carpenter Chip Evans and Caroline Hunt discover two orphaned children—and become their caregivers. But Chip's determined not to let himself get too attached to the children who just lost their widowed father…or to the lovely woman helping him care for them. Especially since Callie and the little ones just don't fit into his detailed plans for the future.

Callie can't help but fall in love with the orphans, and despite her better judgment, she's falling for Chip, too. Her dreams of being a wife and mother were not quite like this. But Callie believes a plan bigger than Chip's brought them all together…and now she just has to help him see it, too. Buy the book HERE.


Award-winning author Keli Gwyn, a native Californian, transports readers to the early days of the Golden State. She and her husband live in the heart of California’s Gold Country. Her favorite places to visit are her fictional worlds, historical museums and other Gold Rush-era towns. Keli loves hearing from readers and invites you to visit her Victorian-style cyber home HERE.

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.Enjoy your weekend! 
Artichoke Dip
Chicken Salad Spread
Featured Author, Terri Reed, shares her recipe for Yam and Sausage Soup