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~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE ~--  'THE SONG OF SOURWOOD MOUNTAIN'  -- AUTHOR ANN H. GABHART 
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ABOUT THE BOOK:

For nearly twenty years, readers have been coming to bestsellingauthor Ann H. Gabhart for thought-provoking and heartwarming stories set infascinating times and places, and her newest offering, The Song of Sourwood Mountain,is no exception. This gripping tale about having the courage to follow theLord’s leading (even when it seems he is leading us down strange andunpredictable paths) has everything Gabhart’s fans expect: a memorable setting,a realistic conflict, and complex characters you love to root for. . . . .

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The doors she thoughtwere closed forever are starting to open up . . . just a crack

Though the century began with such promise, it is 1910 when Mira Dean's hopesof being a wife and mother are dashed to pieces. Her fiancé dead fromtuberculosis, Mira resigns herself to being a spinster schoolteacher--untilGordon Covington shows up.
 
No longer the boy she knew from school, Gordon is now a preacher who is full ofsurprises. First, he asks Mira to come to Sourwood in Eastern Kentucky to teachat his mission school. Second, he asks her to marry him. Just like that.
 
With much trepidation, Mira steps out in faith into a life she never imagined,in a place filled with its own special challenges, to serve a people who justmight end up becoming the family she always yearned for.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

 

Ann H. Gabhart is the bestsellingauthor of many novels, including Inthe Shadow of the River, When the Meadow Blooms, Alonga Storied Trail, An Appalachian Summer, River toRedemption, These Healing Hills, and Angel Sister.She and her husband live on a farm a mile from where she was born in ruralKentucky. Ann enjoys discovering the everyday wonders of nature while hiking inher farm's fields and woods with her grandchildren and her dogs, Frankie andMarley. Learn more at AnnHGabhart.com

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Interview with Author Ann H. Gabhart--The Song of Sourwood Mountain:

 

Question:  Can you please provide a brief summary ofyour novel The Song of Sourwood Mountain?

 

Author's Response:  Mira Dean’s dreams ofmarriage and motherhood seemed lost after the man she loved and planned tomarry died of tuberculosis. Five years later, Mira is resigned to her life as aspinster schoolteacher until Gordon Covington shows up in town with anaudacious marriage proposal. Following him to the mountains takes courage, butan even bigger challenge is being a proper wife to Gordon. The two taketentative steps toward learning about each other and sharing the mission ofhelping the people in Sourwood. Mira will see that doors she thought closedforever may be opening after all.

 

Question:Your novels take place largely in Kentucky. Can you tell us why that settingresonates so much with you as a writer?

 

Author's Response:  I was born in Kentucky and havealways lived in Kentucky. I feel as though I know the people here, especiallythose who live in rural areas and small towns. Most of my stories have thatkind of setting. I also have access to historical sites and a wealth ofresearch materials that offer inspiration to my stories. I understand the loveof one’s homeplace and its land, which helps me as I follow my characters ontheir journeys. I understand how roots can go deep. I have the same kind ofroots and feeling for the land here on my country farm. I truly love Kentuckyand Kentucky people, both past and present. The people of Appalachia have oftenbeen seen as backward or even immoral.

 

Question:  How do you portray them in thisnovel?

 

Author's Response:  Appalachian people areindependent, proud, and strong. They are very family oriented and can beclannish if they feel they or their family have been wronged. Due to theirisolation, they lacked the opportunities for formal education, good medicalcare, and ways to make a living other than subsistence farming or coal mining.I try to portray my characters in ways that readers can relate to. They may notalways be book smart, but they are often very wise about nature and life. Ilike seeing my characters in The Song of Sourwood Mountain as a community andshowing how they relate to one another. The early twentieth century was such ahopeful time.

 

Question:  What do you hope readers willgain from reading The Song of Sourwood Mountain?

 

Author's Response:  I always want readers to be gladthey picked up one of my books and took a journey with my characters. With TheSong of Sourwood Mountain, I hope they will invite my characters intotheir hearts as I did. I hope they will identify with the spiritual challengesGordon faces and cheer on Mira as she steps out in faith to find a new future.I hope they will love my young character Ada June as much as I did while Ishared her story. Last of all, I hope that something in my characters’ faithjourneys will resonate with them and make their own faith stronger. 

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 MY REVIEW:
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  An outstanding historical romance set in Appalachia in 1910 . . .


Author Ann H. Gabhart has gifted readers with another outstanding Christian historical romance set in the heart of the Kentucky Appalachian Mountains in the early twentieth century.


The multi-dimensional characters, human and canine, provide a rich foundation for this engaging plot. The story begins in the city of Louisville, Kentucky, when Preacher Gordon Covington arrives in town to preach and to ask for support for his mission school in Sourwood in Eastern Kentucky and to hire a school teacher.


He has current schoolteacher Mira Dean in mind for the position of the teacher to the children in the community in a one-room schoolhouse that is still under construction. He and Mira were schoolmates as children in Louisville. To avoid perceived improprieties of the members of the Sourwood community, Gordon proposes marriage to Mira at the same time he offers her the teaching job.


Doubt and apprehension send Mira's stable life into a tizzy after she is dismissed from her job in Louisville along with losing her rental rooms in the home of the town's spinster, Miss Ophelia. After receiving advice from her landlord, Mira decides to take a great leap of faith and accept Gordon's two-part proposal.


The love story between Mira and Gordon is heartwarming and realistic as both of them make every effort to build a life together by creating a nurturing home for two foster daughters. Mira and Gordon's relationship is based on their shared faith and respect for each other. They both demonstrate a sincere desire to minister to the families in this small mountain community.


Ada June, an orphaned ten-year-old girl who the Covingtons foster in their small home and her dog Bo quickly grew to become my favorite characters because of their unique relationship with each other and because of Ada June's exceptional gift of sharing her caring, compassion to animals and people.


'The Song of Sourwood Mountain' is a story that will remain in my heart and mind for a long time because the characters and the events in the story touched something deep inside me much like three other books from my past that I feel the same way about: 'Christy' by Catherine Marshall, 'The Joy Luck Club' by Amy Tan, and the children's picture book 'The Story of Holly and Ivy.'


This book is completely clean in language and content, and the faith thread is tightly woven into the entire story. I highly recommend this book to fans of Christian Fiction, Christian Romance, and Christian Historical Fiction.


I received a copy of this book from the publisher through their Revell Reads Blogger Program. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.

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~ WEDNESDAY BOOK FEATURE 12 WAYS TO AGE GRACEFULLY ~

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for 12 Ways to Age Gracefully  by Susan U. Neal, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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About the Book

Title:  12 Ways to Age Gracefully: How to Look and Feel Younger
Author:  Susan U. Neal
Publisher:  Iron Stream Media
Release Date:  May 28, 2024
Genre:  Non-fiction

Embrace the Youthful Spirit at Any Age 

As you face the mirror each day, do you meet an older version of yourself? It’s a familiar journey, one where we acknowledge that we’re not as young as we once were, yet not quite ready to embrace being old. But what if there was a way to traverse this path with grace and vitality? 

The good news is you can slow time down. By making the right choices, you can look and feel younger. You don’t have to spend a fortune on products either; simply learn the tools needed to move gracefully and joyfully through your senior years. 

By making simple lifestyle changes, you’ll look and feel better. Discover how to choose vitality over disease; joy over depression; youthfulness over listlessness. 12 Ways to Age Gracefully, will empower you to:

boost your energy levels, improve senior brain health, learn how to feel better about yourself, develop better stress management, and fulfill your God-appointed purpose with renewed vigor.

What path will you choose? Discover the secrets to not just feeling better but also looking fantastic as you do so!

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EXCERPT:

The Graceful Power of Gratitude

One of the most profound ways to age gracefully is tocultivate a mindset of gratitude and appreciation for the journey of life. Aswe grow older, it becomes easier to dwell on regrets, losses, and thelimitations that come with aging. However, by making a conscious effort tofocus on the blessings and beautiful moments, we open ourselves to a richer,more fulfilling experience.

In 12 Ways to Age Gracefully you'll learn practicalstrategies to shift your perspective and find reasons to be grateful, even onthe most challenging days. Whether it's expressing thankfulness for yourhealth, cherishing memories with loved ones, or appreciating the wisdom thatcomes with age, gratitude has a powerful way of lightening the spirit andbringing more joy into your lives.

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REVIEW:

A good resource for adults of all ages .. .

The author has written a well-documentedresource for individuals in search of guidance on how to live a healthy,balanced life as they age.

Tips on gut health, controlling stress,and nurturing a strong faith journey are spotlighted. The information aboutnutrition, exercise, brain health, and a positive mental outlook is especiallyhelpful. In the Appendix, the author provides vital advice on fall preventionbecause this issue becomes a major health concern as the human body ages.

I received a copy of this book from thepublisher through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my opinions and thoughtsshared here are solely my own.

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About the Author

 

 

Susan U. Neal, RN, MBA, MHS, combines her passion for health and her faith to guide others toward wellness. As an acclaimed author, her works, including the transformative 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates, aim to uplift the health of the Christian community for God’s service.

Connect with Susan at susanuneal.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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~ WEDNESDAY COZY MYSTERYFEATURE ~ -- 'THE DIVA GOES OVERBOARD'  -- AUTHOR KRISTA DAVIS   📖🔎🔦🍲🥘🍰🍮📖   

 

The Diva Goes Overboard (A Domestic Diva Mystery)  

by Krista Davis

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 About 'The Diva Goes Overboard' 

 

The Diva Goes Overboard (A Domestic Diva Mystery)  Cozy Mystery17th in SeriesSetting - Old Town Alexandria, Virginia Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies (May 21, 2024) Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pagesISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496743423 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496743428Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CHHN5D3Q 

  

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For once, event planner Sophie Winston finds herself a guest at a lavish engagement party, but things go horrifyingly awry when the groom-to-be is fatally poisoned . . .

In Old Town Alexandria’s unlikeliest match, Natasha Smith’s free-spirited mother, Wanda, is engaged to notoriously pompous antiques dealer, Orson Chatsworth—leaving Natasha to plan the entire wedding, beginning with an elaborate engagement party. For the extravagant affair, Natasha splurges on trendy food boards created by rising social media star, Stella St. James. The sumptuous boards go way beyond basic cheese and crackers, as Stella dazzles guests with picture-worthy butter boards, dessert boards, and even doughnut boards. Just as Natasha planned, the food is to die for—until someone actually does.

When the groom collapses, it seems as if a heart attack is to blame. Then guests discover Orson was poisoned, and suddenly Stella’s bespoke boards look a lot less appealing. But with an event this big, the spread of suspects is sure to be impressive. Could Orson’s killer be a jilted ex-lover? A money hungry relative? A bitter former business partner? When even Sophie is not above suspicion, she knows it’s time to get on board and scrape together an investigation of her own . . . before murder becomes the town’s next trend.

Includes delicious recipes, fabulous decorating tips, and easy entertaining hacks!

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EXCERPT:

Dear Sophie,My seventy-five-year-old father is getting married! The bride and groom have been married before to other people and have adult children and grandchildren. They’re planning a huge wedding and the bride will wear white. I think this is in poor taste and they should quietly tie the knot at the courthouse in a civil ceremony by themselves. What do you think?Tied in Knots in Loveland, Ohio

 

Dear Tied in Knots,A wedding is one of life’s biggest and most lovely events. If the bride and groom want a big wedding with all the traditions that accompany nuptials, I think they should do it and celebrate in any way that makes them happy. There are no age limits on joy.Sophie

 

On Sunday evening, when other people were settling in and getting ready to start a new workweek, I walked my mixed breed hound, Daisy, to relax after finishing up a busy week. An unpleasant waft of smoke reached me. Most likely from a fire pit in someone’s backyard, I supposed.As an event planner, I often worked when others didn’t. I had just finished a major convention for the Federation of Pharmacists. They had been lovely to work with and their exhibits had been fascinating. It had been a major convention and I was ready for some downtime.The sun had set in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, but the temperature was perfect for sleeveless attire. The balmy air made me feel summery and carefree. Porch lights and front door lights gleamed on Federal style homes, many of which had been built in the 1800s. Now and then I caught a glimpse of lights strung over a backyard and the sound of laughter.We had no destination in mind. Mostly, I needed to stretch and relax, and Daisy needed to get outside and sniff the world. We ambled along until I saw a blaze. In the seconds that it took me to realize that it arose inside a car, it quadrupled in size.I reached for my phone and called 911. “A car is on fire!” I gave the operator the name of the street and the closest cross street. “Hurry! The flames have moved from the front seat to the back.” I felt completely helpless. There wasn’t a thing I could do about it. Although we were a good distance away, Daisy leaned against my legs as if it scared her, too.Sirens sounded louder than normal in the quiet night. They passed us and clanged to a stop. In minutes, firefighters had the fire under control.One of the firemen recognized me and strode over. “I hear you called in the fire?”“Yes. It was small and then whoosh, it grew so fast!”He nodded. “Yeah, car fires will do that. Did you see anyone get out of the car?”“No!” His question worried me. “I hope there wasn’t anyone inside.”“We don’t think so. We’ll open the trunk and have a look as soon as it cools off.”I shuddered to even imagine that possibility. I thanked him for responding so quickly and said good night. 

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MY REVIEW: 

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A solidly-constructed, well-writtenmystery story written by a skilled author . . .

The author has created a strong and variedcast of characters led by an experienced amateur sleuth, Sophie Winston. Theway in which Sophie navigates the many murders in her town is organized andeffective. An entertaining group of Sophie's close friends assist her insolving crimes. I enjoyed the addition of the many canine and feline friendsincluded in the story.

The methods of death used in this storyare clever and unique which contribute to making this story unique andengaging. As a fan of cozy mysteries, I enjoy stories filled with many twists,turns, and dead ends. This book has all of those and so much more! Despicablecharacters, secrets from the past, no shortage of villains . . . Add in somered herrings and loads of surprises, and fans of this genre will be satisfiedin this latest installment of Davis's 'Domestic Diva Mystery' series.

As someone who enjoys cooking andbaking, I enjoyed 'seeing' Sophie in the kitchen. The collection of recipes includedat the end of the story is an added bonus for readers. This is the first bookI've read by this 'new-to-me' author, but it definitely won't be the last!

This book is completely clean inlanguage and content. I received a copy of the book from the publisher throughGreat Escapes Virtual Book tours. All of my opinions and thoughts shared hereare solely my own.

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About Krista Davis

New York Times Bestselling author Krista Davis writes the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Paws & Claws Mysteries, and The Pen & Ink Mysteries. Krista lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with two dogs, two cats, and a hidden stash of chocolate. When she’s not writing, she loves to entertain her family and friends who complain when she tests her recipes on them. But she notices that they keep coming back for more.

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Audio Book Grounds for Murder: Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries  

by Lena Gregory Read by Eleanor McCormick

 

 

Grounds for Murder: Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries 

Cozy Mystery 2nd in Series  

Setting - Watchogue, Long Island, New York  

Audiobook (May 21, 2024) Publisher – Tantor Audio Listening Length – 6 hours and 55 minutes  

ASIN : B0D324Q1S7 Audio CD ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CZ2KWM4M  

Gemma Halliday Publishing (November 21, 2023)  

Number of Pages 226Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CCLT922F 

 

  

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From author Lena Gregory comes a tasty new mystery with a killer twist...

Danika Delaney is thrilled to have taken over her uncle Jimmie's old fashioned malt shop on eastern Long Island and is working hard to make it her own. In an effort to increase business, Danika invites a mystery writer to the Coffee & Cream Café for a discussion and book signing. Things seem to be going well, until a guest shows up and confronts the author, accusing him of plagiarizing his work. Embarrassed by the incident, Danika goes to the inn where the writer is staying the following morning, hoping to apologize and offer him another chance to return. What she finds instead is his dead body—beside a cup of poisoned coffee! Now it's up to Danika to find out who wanted to silence the author... before the killer decides to write Danika a not-so-happy ending!

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Lena grew up in a small town on the south shore of eastern Long Island, but she recently traded in cold, damp, gray winters for the warmth and sunshine of central Florida, where she now lives with her husband, three kids, son-in-law, and four dogs. Her hobbies include spending time with family, reading, and walking. Her love for writing developed when her youngest son was born and didn’t sleep through the night. She works full time as a writer and a freelance editor and is a member of Sisters in Crime.

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~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE SECRET BETWEEN THEM ~

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~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE ~ --  'A SECRET BETWEEN THEM'  --   AUTHOR DONNA GARTSHORE
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About the Book:

Title:   A Secret Between Them 
Author:   Donna Gartshore
Publisher:   Love Inspired
Release Date:   April 23, 2024
Genre:   Inspirational Contemporary Romance

She’ll help him heal… 

But is love enough to make him stay? 

Unexpectedly injured, photojournalist John Bishop finds himself stuck in a town full of painful memories—with physical therapist Grace Severight his only way out. Following her treatment should be simple. But soon John’s falling again—this time for the single foster mom and her four-year-old charge. Now love might heal his past…but will a secret Grace is keeping destroy their chance at a future? 

From Love Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.  

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EXCERPT:

Grace was making homemade pizza for supper thatnight and kneading the dough gave her an opportunity to try to untangle herthoughts. She’d been struggling to do that ever since John announced hisintentions to stay in Living Skies, at least for the time being.

            Buthow long was that going to be? She couldn’t imagine it would take long for himto teach Toby everything he would be able to handle at his age. Toby might haveformed a quick attachment to his camera but he was only five years old.

            Besides,he was already forming an attachment to John. Being as objective as she couldmanage, without letting pangs of envy get in the way, Grace had to considerwhat it would do to the little boy to become even  more attached and then have John leave.Because no matter what John was saying right now, she couldn’t believe hisintention to stay would last long.

            Thathad something to do with his father, but that subject was off-limits for Johnand her.

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About the Author

Publishers Weekly best selling author Donna Gartshore lives in Saskatchewan, Canada. Donna is so grateful to be able to tell stories of faith, hope and second chances for Love Inspired. She also writes devotionals and the occasional poem or short story. Donna loves time with her family, personal and group Bible study, long chats with friends over dinner or coffee and engaging in discussions about books and writing with her local and online writing communities.

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❤️🧵🪡 ~ 'His TreasuredBride' by Patti Stockdale & Jody Hedlund

❤️🧵🪡 ~ In twenty-fourhours, marriage, mystery, and mayhem.

❤️🧵🪡 ~ Series: BrideShips: New Voyages #2

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing

Release Date: April 23, 2024

Genre: Historical Romance

After recently arriving in VancouverIsland on a bride ship, aspiring seamstress Daisy Harper is determined not torush into a hasty and quarrelsome marriage, a mistake her parents made. Toavoid choosing the wrong man, she creates a rigorous list of ten requirementsfor a potential husband.

 

Mapmaker Seth Ryann moved to thecolony to assist his partially blind brother, a local missionary. They’ll soonreturn to Ireland, but first, Seth is tasked by a friend to find a treasure ofgold hidden in the mountains. Seth has the map to the treasure, but he’smissing the key.

 

When he discovers Daisy somehow hasthe key, the two agree to search for the treasure together. They’re left withlittle choice but to quickly enter a marriage of convenience. As they ventureinto the wilderness and work together to overcome danger, an undeniableattraction grows. But will they find the treasure only to lose what mattersmost?

 

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~ WEDNESDAY ROMANCE FEATURE LIGHTHOUSE SNAPSHOT ~

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A Lighthouse Snapshot: A Secret Identity, Opposites Attract Romance  (The Turner Family of Bluestar Island)by Jennifer Faye

   

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About A Lighthouse Snapshot

 

A Lighthouse Snapshot: A Secret Identity, Opposites Attract Romance (The Turner Family of Bluestar Island)  

Small Town Romance 4th in Series  

Setting - Bluestar Island (a fictional island off the coast of Massachusetts)  

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lazy Dazy Press (April 15, 2024) 

Number of Pages - 269 pages Digital - ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CL815P2R

 

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As tulips bloom and the sun warms the air, the Bluestar ferry delivers a special visitor to the island whose search for the past leads her directly in the path of her future.With Spring Fling the next event on Bluestar’s busy calendar, the residents decide to use it to play another round of matchmaking. Travel blogger Elaine “Lainey” Devereaux is led to the island by a cryptic entry in her late mother’s journal. With the weight of grief driving Lainey onward, she searches for a long-buried secret but before she can uncover the truth there’s a tragic accident.Graphic artist Jack Turner is on top of the world as he anticipates a big promotion and a move to the Big Apple. He’s minding his own business when the most beautiful woman rushes into the roadway, right in front of his cart. With no time to stop, the collision leaves both of them stunned. As circumstances conspire to draw them together, they soon find themselves helping each other to come to terms with the past while exploring an unexpected love.Includes a recipe for Elegant Whoopie Pies!

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EXCERPT:

"I love you the most-est,"the young woman said proudly.

"That’s not a word," theman fired back.

"It is now. I win." Thewoman grinned at the guy.

Lainey welcomed the distraction. Itreminded her that there was more to this world than death. There wereexperiences in between birth and death that made life worth living. And thiswas one of them.

She continued walking behind thecouple, who were slowly widening the space between her and them. She was drawnin by the very obvious love between these two. It gave Lainey hope that therewas a happily-ever-after out there for her too. Not that she was looking for aguy. She didn’t have time to get distracted. Because she wasn’t stopping herjourney until she learned the secret her mother alluded to.

They stopped walking.

"No. I win." The guyturned to the woman and withdrew a black ring box from his pocket.

The woman’s eyes widened. Sheaudibly gasped or had that been Lainey? She’d never seen anyone do a proposalright in front of her. It was almost like her mother was sending her a signfrom the other side—that she wasn’t supposed to give up on the good things inlife.

The young woman pressed a hand toher mouth. The guy dropped to one knee. He opened the box and held it up toher.

Lainey stopped. Her mouth gaped asthis most special moment unfolded right in front of her. It pumped a little joyinto her aching heart. And for that moment, she wasn’t thinking about how lifehad let her down—how her parents had let her down.

She wasn’t the only one to be caughtup in the moment. People on both sides of the street stopped to watch theproposal. How could anyone pass by this magical moment?

The man knelt there on the sidewalk,holding up the ring that sparkled in the sunlight. "Melinda Coleman, Ihave loved you for what feels like forever and in other ways it feels like ourstory has just begun. You bring out the best in me and make me want to striveto be a better man." As the man spoke, the woman smiled as happy tearsstreamed down her cheeks. "Life is an adventure and I’m hoping you’ll goon that adventure with me. Will you marry me?"

There was a slight pause. Lainey’sbreath caught in her lungs. Surely the woman was going to say yes. As themoment stretched on, Lainey began to worry. She was going to say yes, wasn’tshe? 

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BOOKS IN THE 'BLUESTAR ISLAND' SERIES:

Book 1 – Love Blooms (Hannah & Ethan)

Book 2 – Harvest Dance (Aster & Sam)

Book 3 – A Lighthouse Café Christmas (Darla & Will)

Book 4 – Rising Star (Emma & Noah)

Book 5 – Summer by the Beach (Summer & Greg)

Book 6 – Brass Anchor Inn (Josie & Lane)

Book 7 – Summer Refresh (Sara & Kent)

Book 8 – A Seaside Bookshop Christmas (Melinda & Liam)

Book 9 – A Lighthouse Snapshot (Lainey & Jack)Book 10 – Inheriting Her Island House (Brianna & Grant)

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About Jennifer Faye

Award-winning author, Jennifer Faye pens fun, heartwarming contemporary romances. With more than a million books sold, she is internationally published with books translated into more than a dozen languages and her work has been optioned for film. She is a two-time winner of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Award, the CataRomance Reviewers' Choice Award, named a TOP PICK author, and been nominated for numerous other awards.

Now living her dream, she resides with her very patient husband and two spoiled cats. When she's not plotting out her next romance, you can find her curled up with a mug of tea and a book.

Author Social Media Links:

Webpage - https://www.jenniferfaye.com/  

Blog - Hearts & Scribbles - https://www.jenniferfaye.com/hearts-scribbles/  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JenniferFayeAuthor  

Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/jenniferfaye34 

Goodreads -https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6902849.Jennifer_Faye

Purchase Links -Books2Read - Amazon    

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~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE 'THE VANISHED' ~

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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Vanished by Cara Putman hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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About the Book: Title:   The Vanished  Series:   Secrets to Keep #1 Author:   Cara Putman Publisher:   Kregel Publications Release Date:   April 16, 2024 Genre:   Christian Mystery & Suspense

Janae Simmons left the small town of Kedgewick, Virginia, ten years ago to pursue her legal career and never looked back--until a professional mistake leads her to her grandmother's historic carriage house and to the town where her past threatens to find her. The quiet streets echo with her grandfather's sterling reputation, one that conflicts with fresh questions that claw at Janae, launching her on a reluctant journey to unearth his secrets. When her new job at a local law firm doesn't live up to expectations, she wonders if coming home was the right decision.

Carter Montgomery starts his art preservation career with the only job he can get--director at the Elliott Museum of Art. At least Kedgewick is a nice enough town to provide him and his nephew with a safe place to grieve the loss of Carter's sister. But Carter's calm days disappear when an elderly woman claims two paintings in the museum's collection were stolen from her family during World War II. 
Carter enlists Janae's help to unravel the legal labyrinth of art ownership, and the peaceful facade of Kedgewick morphs into a hot bed of secrets. When an attorney turns up dead and Janae uncovers another painting, what began as a simple legal issue spirals into a race against time. As the web of intrigue tightens, the duo must confront a looming question: What dark truths lie beneath the surface, waiting to be exposed? 
"Putman's legal expertise shines in this compelling and intricately plotted romantic suspense. Highly recommended!"--Colleen Coble, USA Today best-selling author 
"Cara Putman has once again created an exciting cast of characters. I was immediately drawn in by Janae and Carter's unique chemistry. This is one story you don't want to miss."--Rebecca Hemlock, award-winning author of Fury in the Shadows  🖼️🔦🔎🏛🖼️🔦🔎🏛🖼️🔦🔎🏛🖼️ EXCERPT:

She spentthe short drive into downtown Kedgewick clearing her mind and steeling herselffor the night. If she pretended she were about to enter the courtroom ratherthan an art gallery, maybe it wouldn’t feel so excruciating to wonder what the peoplewho knew her as a teen thought of her now. It shouldn’t matter, but she’d leftKedgewick all those years ago to get a fresh start, and many might delight thatshe’d returned. And now she found that the in-your-face antagonism of the courtroomwas preferable to the hidden barbs of “friends.” Still, part of her wished shewere parking near the courthouse rather than on the edge of Monroe College. Thecourtroom had become her second home in the five years since law school. Shehadn’t darkened the doors of Monroe College’s museum since finishing an artappreciation paper during Thanksgiving break of her junior year at Purdue. Itfelt like a lifetime ago, but the Virginia-limestone facade of the three-story museumsat unchanged, with couples walking up the steps and across the covered porticoto the double doors. Now she was headed to some fancy event here—something she’dnever done before. Light spilled from the museum each time one of the largefront doors opened.

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About the Author

Cara Putman is the award-winning, best-selling author of more than thirty-five novels, including the Cornhusker Dreams series and the Hidden Justice series.

Connect with Cara by visiting caraputman.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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~ EARTH DAY 2024CRAFTS & ACTIVITIESFOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES ~

Earth Day is next Monday, April22nd, and I wanted to share some fun, educational ideas for children andfamilies ahead of the big day. 

 

🌎 -- From Good Housekeeping Magazine:

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/g39314721/earth-day-crafts-for-kids/

🌎 -- From the We Are Teachers website:

https://www.weareteachers.com/earth-day-crafts-classroom-activities/

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https://www.purewow.com/family/earth-day-crafts

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(Image Credit: NOAAEducation/Kaleigh Ballantine)

~ WEDNESDAY FICTION FEATURE 'VANISHING LEGACY' ~

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 ~ WEDNESDAY FICTION FEATURE ~--  'VANISHING LEGACY'  --  AUTHORS KATE ANGELO & LYNETTE EASON  

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❣️🔦📚 ~ 'VanishingLegacy' by Kate Angelo & Lynette Eason

 

❣️🔦📚 ~ Safety.Secrets. Sacrifice. What will it cost these Elite Guardians to protect theinnocent?

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❣️🔦📚 ~ Series: EliteGuardians: Savannah #1

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing

Release Date: April 9, 2024

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

 

For this Elite Guardian, protectingher client’s daughter just got personal.

Elite Guardian Alana Flores, formerLAPD underwater dive detective, just wants a fresh start in Savannah, Georgia,with her son, Rocco. Hoping to repair their broken relationship, and provide asafer, more stable life, nothing could be more disastrous to her hopes thanwhen they find a terrified, autistic child in her shed.

Oh no.

Enter Cash Thomas, a widowed traumasurgeon struggling to raise his autistic daughter, Penny. He’s put his wife’sdisappearance and presumed death behind him…until someone tries to kidnap hisdaughter. Terrified of losing Penny to the same cartel that supposedly killedhis wife, he turns to Alana and the Elite Guardians.

But is Sonia really dead? Or is shebehind the kidnapping attempts? Cash and Alana must keep their children safe,uncover the truth about Sonia, and find a way to outsmart the cartel beforeit’s too late.

And what about the spark betweenthem? Could this be the fresh start they both long for? Certainly not whiletheir children are in danger. And when their worst fears happen, will they loseeverything?

With heart-pounding foot chases onRiver Street, underwater thrills off Tybee Island, and a climactic showdown atForsyth Fountain, Vanishing Legacy will leave you breathless.

 

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