Rachel Hauck’s ‘The Wedding Chapel’ and $100 Cash Card Giveaway

Is sixty years too long to wait for love? Two stories of romance, one in 1949 and one in the modern day, meet in Rachel Hauck's The Wedding Chapel. When Taylor Branson takes an assignment in Heart’s Bend, the job does more than send her back to her hometown, but into a world of family secrets buried beneath the sands of time. When Taylor’s journey intersects with Jimmy “Coach” Westbrook's, they rediscover the heartbeat of their dreams and that the love they long to hold is right in front of them. And worth every waiting moment.

Join Rachel in celebrating the release of The Wedding Chapel by entering to win a copy and a $100 cash card—perfect for finishing up your Christmas gift shopping!

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A copy of The Wedding Chapel
• A $100 cash card

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on December 31st. The winner will be announced January 4th on Rachel's blog.

Last One Home - Review

Cassie Carter lives in Seattle, with her daughter Aimee, and is slowly picking up the pieces of a bad past.  It has been years but she finally feels as if her life is improving and is learning to enjoy life.  She is working at a hair salon and is also working extra hours on a house that she and her daughter will be moving into thanks to Habitat for Humanity.   Cassie is also beginning to repair the lost relationship between her two sisters, Karen and Nicole.  Steve Brody walks into this story, not as a knight in shining armor, but as a friend that Cassie can talk with about all of the different issues that is bothering her.  Perfect amount of romance among a beautiful story of grace.

This is not the typical romance novel by Debbie Macomber, but it is a story of love lost and love found.  It is a story of learning to forgive and to trust in others.  It is also a story of second chances and how easy it sounds but how hard it actually is to accomplish.  God must play a part in your life to accomplish all of this.  This story hit very close to home for me so I feel as if this was one of Debbie Macomber’s better books.  She dealt with the issue of abuse with a realistic view of the trust issues that are involved.  This is a stand-along book, but I hope that we will see more of these wonderful characters.  

I downloaded this from Audible.com.

More about Debbie Macomber

Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today's most popular writers with more than 170 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Debbie brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Her novels have spent over 750 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Eight of these novels hitting the number one spot.
 

The Sparkle Box - Review

I was so  excited when I received a review copy of The Sparkle Box in my mail.   The story is what Christmas is all about.  The illustrations added that extra beauty to this already wonderful book. My grandson is six and he has decided that he would like start this tradition in his home.  Having a child read this book to you and watching his mind decide that this idea can work for him made me love this story more. Although this is a story for young children to understand the meaning of Christmas, like me, it moved me reading this with my little man.

The greatest part of Christmas is the joy we share with others.  I can't wait to hear more from this author.

Thank you to  Ideals Children's Books for allowing me to review a wonderful story and also introducing me to a great author and illustrator.  The review is entirely mine and I was not given any compensation for it.


MORE ABOUT JILL HARDIE

Author Jill Hardie, her husband, and their two children began the tradition of placing a Sparkle Box for Jesus under their Christmas tree approximately seven years ago. The first time they opened His gift, the commercialism of the season melted away and they experienced profound peace and happiness. It's Jill's hope that The Sparkle Box book will ignite a new Christmas tradition that helps center Christmas in the true joy of the season.

"There are many traditions that help us remember the remarkable and beautiful story of the birth of Jesus. My hope is that The Sparkle Box will help us remember Jesus as he is today – in the present. It encourages us to ask the question,  'What gift can we give Jesus on His birthday that will bring Him joy?'- Jill Hardie

On her website Jill Hardie the author  has several gifts ideas to make this Christmas on to remember and to start creating memories.

Toward the Sunrise

Another great story by Elizabeth Camden



Julia and Ashton's story was a sweet and quick read. There were trials that they both went through but they were able to overcome them and found a common love for each other.


More about Elizabeth


A research librarian and associate professor, Elizabeth Camden has a master's in history from the University of Virginia and a master's in library science from Indiana University. 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 in Orlando, Florida.
Favorite Verse: John 1:1 (NIV) In the beginning there was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 

Heartsong Cottage - Review

Haunted by the loss of his wife and son, Daniel Garrett left the police force to devote his life to finding missing children. But he still hasn't found a way to mend the wounds of his past-until he attends a wedding in the small mountain town of Eternity Springs...and meets a beautiful, intriguing woman who offers a glimpse of something Daniel thought he'd never have again.

Shannon O'Toole isn't looking for romance. Ever since her fiance's death, she created a quiet life for herself restoring Victorian cottages. Still, she can't deny her attraction to the handsome, broad-shouldered stranger. Daniel makes her feel things she's hasn't felt in years-including the desire to share her secrets. But can Shannon trust a detective when doing so could bring danger to her cottage door? In Eternity Springs, anything-and everything-is possible...

Two weary strangers are about to rest their burdens in Eternity Springs, where there's hope for every broken heart.

  

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Emily March is the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels, including the critically acclaimed Eternity Springs series. Publishers Weekly calls March a "master of delightful banter," and her heartwarming, emotionally charged stories have been named to Best of the Year lists by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Romance Writers of America.

“March excels at creating tortured characters in need of redemption and renewel, and this book is no exception. It has plenty to offer from light suspense to romance, close friendships in a small town setting, dogs, and angels. Recommend to fans of Robyn Carr’s Virgin River series and Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series”—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW!

“Lovable… the plot contains more than enough twists and turns to keep the story real and satisfying.”—Publishers Weekly

Deadlocks Giveaway

DEADLOCK GIVEAWAY!

Join in the fun!

Click here for more details and to enter for a chance to win some amazing prizes

You could be a WINNER! Prizes include:

•    Tex-Mex gift basket, FBI T-Shirt and cap
•    DiAnn Mills: Expect an Adventure Mugs with Starbucks gift card
•    Stuffed African Grey Parrot
•    All 3 softcover books in the FBI: Houston series

What is Deadlock about?

Two homicides have rocked the city of Houston. Are they the work of a serial killer, or is a copycat trying to get away with murder? When hot leads fizzle out, the differences between Special Agents Bethany Sanchez and Thatcher Graves threaten to leave them deadlocked. But an attempt on their lives turns up the heat, and a third victim might yield the clue that will help them zero in on the killer. This could be the case of their careers . . . if they can survive long enough to solve it.

The perfect novel for readers of . . .

• Romantic suspense from authors like Dee Hendersen, Dani Pettrey, and Lynette Eason.
• Crime shows like CSI, Castle, etc.
  

  ENTER NOW TO WIN. GIVEAWAY ENDS 11/02/2015!

Jeff High’s Kindle Fire HD 6 Giveaway

When several military veterans’ emotional wounds trigger anger and unrest in Watervalley, Dr. Luke Bradford learns some important lessons in service, courage, love, and sacrifice in The Splendor of Ordinary Days by Jeff High. As Luke struggles to understand Vietnam War veteran Luther’s past, and restore harmony in Watervalley, an unforeseen crisis shatters a relationship he values dearly.

Join Jeff in celebrating the release of The Splendor of Ordinary Days with a Kindle Fire HD 6 giveaway!

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• Signed copies of all three Watervalley books
• A Kindle Fire HD 6

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 27th. The winner will be announced October 28th on Jeff's blog.

Ordinary Days giveaway

When several military veterans’ emotional wounds trigger anger and unrest in Watervalley, Dr. Luke Bradford learns some important lessons in service, courage, love, and sacrifice in The Splendor of Ordinary Days by Jeff High. As Luke struggles to understand Vietnam War veteran Luther’s past, and restore harmony in Watervalley, an unforeseen crisis shatters a relationship he values dearly.

Join Jeff in celebrating the release of The Splendor of Ordinary Days with a Kindle Fire HD 6 giveaway!

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• Signed copies of all three Watervalley books
• A Kindle Fire HD 6

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 27th. The winner will be announced October 28th on Jeff's blog.

‘Just Show Up’ by Kara Tippetts and Jill Lynn Buteyn (Plus a Tried & True Friendship Giveaway)

What does friendship look like in the midst of changing life seasons, loads of laundry—and even cancer? Kara Tippetts and Jill Lynn Buteyn teamed up to write Just Show Up, a story of their close friendship and walk through Kara's battle with terminal cancer. Whether you are eager to be present to someone going through a difficult time or simply want inspiration for pursuing friends in a new way, this eloquent and practical book explores the gift of silence, the art of receiving, and what it means to just show up.

Celebrate the gift of friendship with a Tried & True Friendship giveaway—a prize for you and for a friend!

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A copy of Just Show Up
• Two Ombre Layer Necklaces—one for you and one for a friend

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 23rd. The winner will be announced October 26th on Jill's blog.

Is one of your friends going through a tough time—maybe you need some encouragement? Stop by Kara and Jill's author page, click on the reviews bar, and read through some bloggers' stories of how their friends got them through suffering.

Double Cross - Review

FBI Agent Laurel Evertson’s investigation into a scam targeting the elderly takes an unexpected twist when key evidence leads her to Morton Wilmington, a felon she arrested five years ago on her first undercover assignment. That case has haunted her since, and though she’s vowed to forget Wilmington―and what she sacrificed to put him away―he is now her best lead.

Houston Police Officer Daniel Hilton fears his grandparents may be the scammer’s next targets, and he’ll do anything to protect his family―even force interagency cooperation. But he’s quickly drawn to Laurel’s empathy and zeal and agrees to follow her lead even if it means teaming up with a felon.  Whom can they trust?

My thoughts:

WOW!  Another great novel by a wonderful writer.  Laurel and Daniel find themselves smack dab in the middle of a killer that wishes them both dead.  The plot thickens with each twist in this story.  Again, I read it from start to finish in one setting.  The elderly and dementia aspect hit home for me.  Double Cross is the second book in the FBI: Houston series.  I can’t wait for the third book in this series.

About the author:

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She combines unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels.

Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. Library Journal presented her with a Best Books 2014: Genre Fiction award in the Christian Fiction category for Firewall.

DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers; the 2015 president of the Romance Writers of America’s Faith, Hope, & Love chapter; a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and International Thriller Writers. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.

DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on any of the social media platforms listed at www.diannmills.com.