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June 1, 2015

Book Review: No Place to Hide by Lynette Eason

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It’s not every day you see your childhood friend and one-time crush on national news. Jackie Sellers just wishes it were under different circumstances. She can’t believe that Ian Lockwood is wanted in connection with a terrorist plot, and she’s determined to find him and help him clear his name. But she’s not the only one looking. The FBI wants him captured. The bad guys want him dead. Ian just wants to stay alive long enough to save thousands of innocent lives.


Lynette Eason throws readers right into the action from page one, propelling them along a dangerous road and asking the provocative question of how far we’d be willing to go if we were up against a wall.


Lynette Eason is a top-notch romantic suspense author and No Place to Hide is another fast paced page turner to enjoy. Powered By the Tweet This PluginTweet ThisThe book description is right, the action leaps off the first page and doesn’t stop. There are twists and turns and I think it was a great plot to have Ian be accused of participating in a terrorist group. Jackie has a set of skills that frustrate those after her and Ian to no end. Like I said, this is action and conflict all the way. I enjoyed the chemistry between Jackie and Ian, never losing their stride they knew once as kids.


I highly recommend No Place to Hide. To purchase, click here.


I received No Place to Hide from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.




Tags:  action, author, book review, conflict, fiction, Julie Arduini, Lynette Eason, romantic suspense




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Published on June 01, 2015 21:42

OAC: Take the Plunge with the Odyssey Adventure Club



Are you an Adventure in Odyssey fan? The creators of the Odyssey Adventure Club have a contest to kick off your summer!

In 30 words or less tell us how you are going to take the plunge to deepen your faith this summer. Send your entry to contests@whitsend.org for a chance to win a family 4 pack of tickets to the theatrical release of Beyond The Mask June 5th weekend and free access to the Odyssey Adventure Club all summer long!  (June, July, August-total $85 prize value).


Two winners will be chosen to win each day June 1-5th  and announced on theAdventures in Odyssey Facebook Page

































You won’t hear “I’m bored!” this summer when you sign up for Odyssey Adventure Club. Sign up today using the promo code OAC to get your first month for just $5. www.OAClub.org.









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Published on June 01, 2015 14:15

May 31, 2015

COTT: The Captive Imposter by Dawn Crandall

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We Have A Winner!

Congratulations to Dawn Crandall! Her book, The Captive Imposter, won this month’s clash!

 


Thank you all for voting, and a special thank you to all of our authors this month!

Here are a few of our voter comments:




Dawn Crandall is a very gifted writer. She is a master @ blending romance & suspense !


Dawn! You know I love your books so much that I dream about the character!! :)


I love the writing style of Dawn Crandall. This is one of my favorite books. Keep up the good work Dawn


The Everstone Chronicles series is not to be missed! The characters are so absorbing and their story compelling. Readers, keep a look out for these and future stories by author Dawn Crandall! You will be glad you did. YaY, Dawn Crandall; thank you for sharing your story adventures.


 


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The Captive Imposter by Dawn Crandall


Sent away for protection, hotel heiress Estella Everstone is living under an assumed name in the awkward presence of her ex-fiance. However, as hotel manager Dexter Blakeley, slowly captures her heart, will the layers of family secrets and the knowledge of her true identity end up severing his love for her?








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The Captive Imposter is book three in THE EVERSTONE CHRONICLES. Here are some reviews for the series:



PRAISE FOR THE EVERSTONE CHRONICLES


“Romantic! Engaging and absorbing! Dawn Crandall brings America’s Gilded Age to life on the page with vintage amour and emotional depth.”— KRISTY CAMBRON, author of The Butterfly and the Violin


“Visit a bygone era filled with romance, intrigue, and characters who will stay with you long after you close the book. Dramatic and engaging, THE EVERSTONE CHRONICLES is one series you won’t want to miss.”— MICHELLE GRIEP, author of Brentwood’s Ward


PRAISE FOR THE HESITANT HEIRESS


*Winner of the 2015 Gayle Wilson Award for Excellence Romance Writers of America book contest


“Delving deep into the human heart with prose as polished as beach stones, THE HESITANT HEIRESS is a marvelous romance and an impressive debut.”— LORI BENTON, author of Burning Sky


“Dawn Crandall is a new author to watch!”— ELIZABETH CAMDEN, author of Against the Tide and Beyond All Dreams


PRAISE FOR THE BOUND HEART


“Dawn Crandall’s second novel in the Everstone Chronicles is an intense, powerful journey of one woman’s search for true love and true forgiveness. It is a beautiful reminder to us that nothing is too broken for God to piece together with the power of his grace. Lawry is a delightful and consistent hero worth falling for and Meredyth’s desperate longing for wholeness comes to its full completion in being loved well! Absolutely beautiful.”— PEPPER BASHAM, author of The Thorn Bearer (May 2015)


“In THE BOUND HEART, Dawn Crandall creates a cast of broken characters whose struggles spoke to me from the prologue.”— CARA PUTMAN, author of Shadowed by Grace


PRAISE FOR THE CAPTIVE IMPOSTER


“Dawn Crandall is a fresh new voice in inspirational romance, and her latest offering, THE CAPTIVE IMPOSTER, does not disappoint! Estella is sweet but imperfect, intelligent but not harsh. Blakeley is handsome: mysterious and contradictory, the perfect Byronic hero. Is Estella the woman to soften his hardened heart and is he the man to help her put her past firmly behind her? Creepy, mysterious settings with lots of lush, sensory details escort the reader through the pages as we wonder—will her secret spill? As more and more people learn the truth about this imposter, that coming reveal might just change everything.”— SANDRA BYRD, author of Mist of Midnight (March 2015)


“A blend of elegant drama and mystery, THE CAPTIVE IMPOSTER tells the story of a love unexpected. Dawn Crandall quickly became a favorite author with her first two books, and the element of hidden identity in The Captive Imposter entwines with the style I’ve come to expect from Crandall—resulting in one satisfying read.”— RACHELLE REA, author of The Sound of Diamonds (June 2015)



Find them all on Amazon:

Book 1, The Hesitant Heiress

Book 2, The Bound Heart

Book 3, The Captive Imposter


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{About Dawn Crandall}


Dawn Crandall writes long inspirational historical romantic suspense. She has a BA in Christian Education from Taylor University and lives in northeast Indiana with her ever-supportive husband, her three cats [Lilly, Pumpkin and Clover] and their newest addition, a little baby boy named Rhett (March 2014).


A former bookseller at Barnes & Noble, Dawn didn’t begin writing until her husband found out about her long-buried dream of writing a book. Without a doubt about someday becoming traditionally published, he encouraged her to quit her job in 2010 in order to focus on writing The Hesitant Heiress. It didn’t take her long to realize that writing books was what she was made to do. Dawn is represented by Joyce Hart of Hartline Literary.


Dawn is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, secretary for the Indiana ACFW Chapter (Hoosier Ink), and associate member of the Great Lakes ACFW Chapter.




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Published on May 31, 2015 21:00

May 30, 2015

Sabbath Sunday: Swampy Yard

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There are times I think my life looks just like this.


Rain day after day after day after day.


Swampy yard.


Wormy smells.


Does it ever end?


It does.


Remember Job?


He lost everything to the point that his wife begged him to curse God.


Noah?


His entire view was a swamp. As in all of Earth.


But one day the dove was able to land.


And Job received in the end more than he ever had in the first place.Powered By the Tweet This PluginTweet This


On those days where nothing goes right, all hope seems lost, remember it has purpose. It’s a growing season.


And soon, like my yard, you’ll be in bloom.




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Published on May 30, 2015 21:00

May 29, 2015

Saturday Confession: The Classic Car Driving Away

008 I was on my way to church when I saw it. It was a classic car, one that most likely shows up at the car cruises I see all the time around here.


The car was shiny and a beautiful relic that I’m sure turned heads as it drove by.


And that’s when the Lord spoke to me.


The car was going in the opposite direction.


I was moving forward in my contemporary vehicle.


The historical car? Going the opposite way?


It was like it was going back to the past.


Where it belonged.


Sigh.


How many times this year month week today have I taken a trip to the past where I had no business traveling? I needed to focus on the future. Moving forward. Not getting stuck. No spinning tires. Yet the temptation was there. Over and over again.


Seeing that car gave me the right visual to concentrate on. To be in the right lane heading to my destination while seeing a classic car traveling on our little two lane highway in the left, opposite direction, was exactly what I needed.


My mom has a great saying:


“It’s okay to look in the rear view mirror, but don’t stare.”


The picture is my dad and his car at the time.




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Published on May 29, 2015 21:19

May 28, 2015

Michael W. Smith: Sovereign CD Giveaway + #skyspillsover video

This year I’ve been blessed to not only participate in book reviews, but movie and music reviews, too. Today I’m able to share with you Michael W. Smith’s video Sky Spills Over.


Here’s what he had to say: “I’m really passionate about the song SKY SPILLS OVER. It was fun creating it in the studio and I’ve been overwhelmed at the response it gets when we perform it live every night. My son Ryan is a really talented filmmaker so I always enjoy working with him on a project. But what made this project even more special was that 3 of my own grandkids were in the video. This video was a lot of fun to make. I hope people enjoy it!”


He has a new album out, Sovereign. Want a copy? Leave a comment with your favorite Michael W. Smith song and I’ll draw a winner TOMORROW, Saturday, May 29.



Great video, right? The only shocking thing?That Michael W. Smith is a grandpa!


Remember, leave a comment with your favorite Michael W. Smith song for a chance to win a copy of Sovereign.




Tags:  A Christmas Chance. Julie Arduini, Christian, giveaway, Michael W. Smith, music, reviews, Sky Spills Over, Sovereign, video




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May 27, 2015

Book Review: Kelly Tough by Erin Kelly and Jill Kelly

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Do not let the title Kelly Tough fool you. This is not a “be all you can be, no pain–no gain” story. Toughness is overrated. And being Kelly Tough, well, you are about to find out what that really means and why it just might matter to you.


Kelly Tough is a story of love and hope: a love between a father and a daughter—Buffalo Bill’s former quarterback, Jim Kelly, and his oldest daughter Erin. Erin shares a deeply personal account of the love a family can have for each other during the darkest times, and a greater love that a heavenly Father has for you.


Whatever circumstance or heartbreak you find yourself overwhelmed by right now, it is not the end of the story. In fact, it just might be one of the greatest chapters as you, like the Kelly’s, find strength in weakness, hope in the midst of heartache, and joy in spite of suffering.


Yesterday I shared why I wanted to review Kelly Tough. Today I share why it might be the best non fiction book for the year.


As soon as I opened the first pages, tears started to form. It’s more than the lovely remarks people made or the foreward by Peter King. I truly believe this book is covered with God’s fingerprints and anointing. It was something I could have highlighted nearly every page, several lines. It was more than a book about NFL quarterback Jim Kelly and his family or recent cancer treatments. It’s a book for all of us.


Kelly Tough is written by Jim’s oldest daughter, Erin, and his wife, Jill.  Erin is in college now but writes with such authenticity and skill that I hope her future includes writing full time. She is generous with her memories and family experiences, even when they cloudy any image fans might have of the Kelly family. Thing is, she’s most generous with her faith. To have watched her beloved brother, Hunter, pass away, and then watch her dad battle cancer, you can tell through the grief and hard questions, she’s got a rock solid faith.


And no matter what your past or current situation, she wants you to consider having a solid faith in Christ, too.


Kelly Tough is something I want to aspire to as Erin shares many examples of what that means. It’s more than not quitting. It’s not just good manners that Jim instilled in the kids.  You need to read what Kelly Tough embodies.


The book was inspiring, emotional, informational and one I’m still thinking about even though I closed the cover quite awhile ago. One tidbit I was so impressed by was Frank Reich, the backup quarterback for the Bills when Jim was active. I’d read about his faith years and years ago but Erin and Jill did a tremendous job showing what Christlike is all about. The man was a servant on the field, content to be in the shadows while Jim saw the activity and got the accolades. When Jim was in such pain from the cancer and treatment, many of his teammates and former opponents came to cheer and encourage Jim. But Frank? What a takeaway visual on how to walk the walk, so to speak.


There’s so much I want to say because I loved Kelly Tough that much. But it’s a book you need to read, whether you’re a football fan or not. I think you’ll be impressed by what Erin shares and how well she does. I sure was.


To purchase Kelly Tough, click here.


I received Kelly Tough from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.




Tags:  Buffalo Bills, cancer, Erin Kelly, faith, Hunter Kelly, Jill Kelly, Jim Kelly, Julie Arduini, loss o =f child




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May 25, 2015

Book Review: The Doctor’s Second Chance by Missy Tippens

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The Bachelor’s Baby 


Jake West’s troubled cousin leaves him with a most unusual parting gift—her newborn baby girl! And now the small-town contractor is forced to seek help from the very woman he resents—the new big-city pediatrician who practically stole his uncle’s practice, Violet Crenshaw. Violet knows she shouldn’t be consorting with the enemy. But she can’t resist the adorable baby and her handsome new caretaker. Violet traded her chance at motherhood for her career years ago. But raising a family with Jake could be everything she’s ever wanted.


This is one of six books sent to me from the Love Inspired Line as part of their Mother’s Day promotion. The books are on sale from April 21-May 28.


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The Doctor’s Second Chance wastes no time starting the story with action and conflict. Jake’s a bachelor’s bachelor with work deadlines when his troubled cousin leaves her baby with him with little hope she plans to return. Jake has no idea how to handle a baby. Not even how to feed or place one in a car seat. He’s so desperate he has to visit the doctor he let the community know hurt his uncle and aunt in a business transaction.


Violet’s hurt that Jake worked so hard to damage her reputation but she’s focused on setting up a good practice. When he comes in with a baby in tow she has to set aside her anger and help. What she doesn’t count on is finding reasons to keep visiting. Both Abigail and Jake mean a lot to her.


But a lot of mystery surrounds Jake’s cousin and they all might be in danger. And Violet has a secret that no matter how many times Jake tries to understand her background, she’s not willing to share the details. Will they overcome the obstacles?


I loved The Doctor’s Second Chance. The author did an amazing job creating a hero to root for. Jake wants to keep his promise to his cousin but he’s not equipped. Jake’s compassionate and the transition Jake and Violet go through from enemies to friends is a natural one. Violet also is compassionate despite her desire to stay business-minded. I really enjoyed their journey. This was a fast read and an entertaining one. I think you’ll agree.


To purchase The Doctor’s Second Chance, click here.


I received The Doctor’s Second Chance from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.




Tags:  author, baby, book review, doctor, fiction, Harlequin, Julie Arduini, Love Inspired, Missy Tippens, redemption, romance, The Doctor's Second Chance




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Published on May 25, 2015 21:00

Kelly Tough, Part One

81g0HcX146L._SL1500_I’m going to take two days to cover and review Kelly Tough by Erin and Jill Kelly. Today I want to give the backstory on why I wanted to review this book.


Most everyone knows I’m from Upstate NY. Although my hometown is Corning, I received my BA from the State University of New York at Geneseo. It was 1990-92 when I was there.


The school for the most part was divided into two categories: Upstate NY and NYC/Long Island. Now remember the time frame. Come Superbowl time, it was the Buffalo Bills and NY Giants. Talk about a battle. No, not the football teams. My friends.


When it came down to that one kick that unfortunately didn’t give the Bills a win, my dorm shook. No lie. The uproar between upstate and downstate probably scored on the Reichter scale.


Those were the Jim Kelly years and Geneseo was close enough to Buffalo somehow as an Upstate-er I felt a connection. There were times we heard the players used our track or were on their way to party at the exact places we were at. We had friends of friends of friends who had been to parties. He was part of my college scene by association and again, with that Superbowl moment, embedded into my college memories for life.


It seemed fitting as I graduated and moved on, the Bills kind of faded as well, at least as far Superbowl invitations and national fanfare. I’d hear Jim Kelly news here and there but I was busy carving out my place in Upstate NY.


The next phase where I felt a connection was after college, after marriage, after children. I was evolving as a woman of faith—not as tied to approval as I once was, but still not where I am today. It was the darkest time of my life. My dad was dying. My husband was on the precipice of moving to Ohio for a new job. Our baby was still sick with multiple breathing issues that often had her hospitalized. I wasn’t healed from her near death and how it came at a doctor’s hand. I heard about a women’s luncheon at our local radio station where Jill Kelly would be sharing. I knew Jill was married to Jim and that they had the little boy, Hunter. I thought it would be a nice break to see what she had to say.


Jill’s testimony remains a spiritual marker in my life. As she shared life with Hunter she talked about how each ER visit to them could mean his last. Our situations were different yet I knew that fear she spoke of. How many ER trips we’d endured. Our pede even gave me his personal cell in case I needed it. He had to convince me she was going to live to see her first birthday. When Jill spoke, the grief imploded and I sobbed as she spoke. She was so honest about her past and where her faith was at that moment. Where Jim was at spiritually. Then she shared a verse that was helping her through it all—the therapies, the ER visits, caring for her daughters, encouraging Jim.


 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8


I grabbed that verse and held on for dear life as we navigated more grief, sickness and change. I followed the headlines as Hunter left this world. I never forgot that verse. As our daughter stabilized I prayed for the Kelly family. I couldn’t even fathom the depth of their grief.


Fast forward and I then read about Jim’s cancer. I lifted up prayers and continued to follow headlines. When I read the cancer came back, I felt my gut drop. I wanted to do something for them, still remembering how Jill’s talk gave me the courage to move forward in faith. How so many great college memories were intertwined with Jim and the Bills. The only thing I could think of was to pray. I wrote one out on the Facebook page, returning that same verse to them in their great time of need.


During this time I saw Erin’s posts on social media. As difficult as her situation was, a young woman already fluent in grief, sharing their journey to encourage others. I saw such a gift in her writing and a maturity in her faith.


And here we are. Kelly Tough is Erin’s account of her life and faith and I want to say more than that, but I’ll wait for my review tomorrow. But for a family I’ve never met, somehow when I read the Kelly name, I always perked up.


And I think I always will.




Tags:  Bills vs Giants, book review, Buffalo Bills, cancer, change, Deuteronomy 8:31, Erin Kelly, football, grief, Hunter Kelly, Jill Kelly, Jim Kelly, Julie Arduini, Kelly Tough, loss, SUNY Geneseo, Superbowl, testimony, Upstate NY




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Published on May 25, 2015 21:00

May 23, 2015

Sabbath Sunday: Swampy Yard

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There are times I think my life looks just like this.


Rain day after day after day after day.


Swampy yard.


Wormy smells.


Does it ever end?


It does.


Remember Job?


He lost everything to the point that his wife begged him to curse God.


Noah?


His entire view was a swamp. As in all of Earth.


But one day the dove was able to land.


And Job received in the end more than he ever had in the first place.Powered By the Tweet This PluginTweet This


On those days where nothing goes right, all hope seems lost, remember it has purpose. It’s a growing season.


And soon, like my yard, you’ll be in bloom.




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Published on May 23, 2015 21:00