Deborah Vogts's Blog, page 71

Vogts Sisters August Performance Dates

We have a busy month ahead to end our summer before our youngest daughter begins junior college. If you're in any of these areas, we'd love to see you.Learn more HERE. 

Book Preview ~ A Lady at Willowgrove Hall

A Lady at Willowgrove Hall, by Sarah Ladd

As the steward of Willowgrove Hall, Nathaniel Stanton is dedicated to serving those around him. Nothing escapes his notice-including the beautiful new lady's companion. He is certain the lovely Miss Faire is hiding something, and he determines to uncover it. But Nathaniel has a secret of his own: he is the illegitimate son of Willowgrove's former master. Falling in love was not part of his plans . . . until he meets Cecily Faire.

When Willowgrove's mistress dies, everything changes. Fear of exposure forces Cecily to leave under the cover of darkness, embarking on a journey to finally find her long-lost sister. When the will is read, Nathaniel's inheritance makes him question his future plans. Cecily and Nathaniel are forced to make decisions that will change the course of their lives. Is their love strong enough to survive? Purchase the book HERE.

Sarah E. Ladd has always loved the Regency period — the clothes, the music, the literature and the art. A college trip to England and Scotland confirmed her interest in
the time period and gave her idea of what life would’ve looked like in era. It wasn’t until 2010 that Ladd began writing seriously. Shortly after, Ladd released the first book in the Whispers on the Moors series. Book one of the series, The Heiress of Winterwood, was the recipient of the 2011 ACFW Genesis Award for historical romance. Ladd also has more than ten years of marketing experience. She is a graduate of Ball State University and holds degrees in public relations and marketing. She lives in Indiana with her husband, daughter, and spunky Golden Retriever. Learn more about Sarah and her books HERE. 

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes. This weekend, The Vogts Sisters will help celebrate the Old Soldier's and Sailors Reunion with a performance tonight in Erie, Kansas. Learn more HERE.
Granola Bars
Microwaved Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Cookbook Preview ~ Southern Living Ultimate Book of BBQ 

Prairie Wild Flowers

Here are a few pictures our youngest daughter captured of Prairie Wild Flowers. Identifying is sometimes difficult. If you can help me with any of these or see a mistake, please let me know. Here are a few of my favorites. 
 Sensitive Briar (Mimosa quadrivalvis)
 Pasture Rose (Rosa carolina)
Common Spiderwort (Tradescantia obiensis)
Showy Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) 
Need help with this one.
Daisy Fleabane (Erigeron strigosus)
 Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) There were also some like this that were white.
 Guessing on this one - Prairie Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum) or Foxglove Beard Tongue (Penstemon digitalis)
Rose Vervain (Glandularia canadensis)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Book Preview ~ Whenever You Come Around

Whenever You Come Around, by Robin Lee Hatcher


Will writing a romance help this author find a real-life hero?Charity Anderson turned her back on Kings Meadow years ago, with good reason, and has avoided visits to her hometown whenever possible. But with her house in Boise damaged by floodwaters and a book deadline bearing down, staying in her parents’ empty home seems her only option. However, being back in Kings Meadow dredges up a painful secret, and old fears threaten to overwhelm her.Charity’s former high school classmate Buck Malone never left town, instead sacrificing his dreams to take care of his family. Now he enjoys an uncomplicated life as a wilderness guide and confirmed bachelor. The last thing on his mind is settling down.When Charity’s dog causes an accident that leaves Buck with a broken ankle and wrist at the start of prime tourist season, Charity has little choice but to render aid while he recuperates.  Soon Buck becomes the inspiration for Charity’s hero, both on the page and off. Can he also help her face and overcome her fears so they might find their own happily ever after? Buy the book HERE.  Robin Lee Hatcher is the bestselling author of 70 books. Her numerous awards include the Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction, the RITA Award for Best Inspirational Romance, and the RWA Lifetime Achievement Award. Robin and her husband currently reside in Idaho. For more information, visit www.robinleehatcher.com.

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes. This weekend The Vogts Sisters will travel to Oklahoma for a weekend tour. Learn more HERE. 
Potato Salad
Canadian Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Featured Author, Misty M Bellar, shares her recipe for Shepherd's Pie

Book Preview ~ Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Crazy Little Thing Called Love, by Beth Vogt

Wedding bells and storm clouds collide in the first engaging novel in a brand-new series about destination weddings, the power of love, and the possible mishaps and missteps that happen on a couple’s journey down the aisle to “I do.”

Paramedic Vanessa Hollister has put her adolescence behind her, including the unwanted label of being the new kid in town over and over again, thanks to her father’s military career. She’s overcome what her mother called “the biggest mistake of her life” and is planning an elegant destination wedding in Destin, Florida with her new fiancé. But will the reappearance of her first husband from her what-were-you-thinking teenage elopement disrupt her dream of an idyllic beach wedding?

As a professional storm chaser, Logan Hollister is used to taking risks. However, a reckless decision during the last tornado season has him questioning the future of his team, the Stormmeisters. Coming face to face with his ex-wife eight years after their divorce compels him to confront his greatest regret: losing Vanessa. Does their past give him the right to interfere with her future?

A fast-moving, powerful hurricane throws Vanessa and Logan together as they evacuate to a storm shelter along with other residents of the Florida Gulf Coast. Forced to spend time together, the pair battles unexpected renewed feelings for each other.

Vanessa and Logan are faced with a choice: Should they accept, once and for all, their teenage marital mistake? Or is God offering them a second chance at happily ever after? Purchase the book HERE. 

Beth K. Vogt is a nonfiction author and editor who said she’d never write fiction. She’s the wife of an air force physician who said she’d never marry a doctor—or anyone in the military. She’s a mom of four who said she’d never have kids. She’s discovered that God’s best often waits behind the doors marked “Never.” Learn more about Beth and her books HERE. 

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes. The Vogts Sisters will travel once again to the Kansas City area to celebrate the Fourth of July with a performance at Stone Pillar Vineyard. Learn more HERE. 
Spinach Salad
Sausage Gravy
Fourth of July Menu Ideas

Fourth of July Recipe Ideas

Here are a few menu ideas for your Fourth of July Celebration. Enjoy! 


Start your day with Blueberry Sourdough Pancakes, Biscuits and Gravy, or Easy Cinnamon Twists

APPETIZERS: Sweet Cucumber and Onions, Easy Corn Dip, Guacamole Dip
MAIN DISH: Ranch Burger, Cajun Shrimp, Slow Cooked Country Style Ribs, Sirloin Steak

SIDE DISHES: Potato Salad, Antipasto Salad, Parmesan Corn on the Cob,  Kenny's Cowboy Beans
BREADS: Whole Wheat Onion Hamburger Buns,  Squash Braid, Cheesy Garlic Biscuits
DESSERT: Cherry Pie, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Patriotic Cupcakes

Book Preview ~ Married 'til Monday

Married 'til Monday, by Denise Hunter

With a big anniversary party in the works for his ex-wife’s parents, Ryan has just one weekend to play Abby’s husband . . . and win back the woman of his dreams.Ryan McKinley has tried to move on from his ex-wife, Abby. He’s sulked, he’s gotten angry, and ultimately he bought her dream house. Big mistake. Living alone in the massive two-story has only made him miss her more. When her parents call him out of the blue about their anniversary party in Summer Harbor, Maine, Ryan believes God has dropped a golden opportunity straight in his lap.Abby McKinley never exactly told her parents about the divorce. A strained relationship with her dad has culminated in a distant relationship with her parents, but she’s finally succumbed to her mom’s pressure to make the drive for their 35th-anniversary party.Then Ryan shows up on her doorstep, looking as handsome as ever. When he insists he’s going to Summer Harbor, with or without her, Abby knows she can’t say no. Her parents still think they’re married and now Ryan knows it too. It’s just a one-week road trip with the man who broke her heart. What could possibly go wrong? Purchase the book HERE.  Bestselling novelist Denise Hunter has received the Holt Medallion Award, Reader's Choice Award, Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist. She lives in Indiana with her husband and their three sons. http://www.denisehunterbooks.com/