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    The Potter’s House books by Marion Ueckermann

    June 28, 2021 in sump'n speshul

    Love can grow cold through a lack of communication, leading to temptation.
    Love can face its greatest test through the devastating effects of loss.
    And love can be lost through marital discord that’s deeply rooted in issues from the past.

    The Potter’s House Books 7, 14, and 21 are stories of three siblings each facing problems in their marriages and difficult life situations—a love grown cold, a love tested, and a love threatened.

    Restoring Faith

    When love grows cold and vows forgotten, can faith be restored?

    Charles and Faith Young are numbers people. While Charles spends his days in a fancy Fort Collins office number-crunching, Faith teaches math to the students of Colorado High. Married for sixteen years, Charles and Faith both know unequivocally that one plus one should never equal three.

    When blame becomes the order of the day in the Young household for their failing marriage—blaming each other; blaming themselves—Charles and Faith each search for answers why the flame of love no longer burns brightly. In their efforts, one takes comfort from another a step too far. One chooses not to get mad, but to get even.

    Dying love is a slow burn. Is it too late for Charles and Faith to fan the embers and make love rise once again from the ashes of their broken marriage? Can they find their first love again—for each other, and for God?

    my point of view:
    I have been lucky enough to have read several of Marion Ueckermann’s novels over the years, and do enjoy her writing style!
    This story of a marriage in crisis is just amazing. I mean, not that I like to see a marriage in trouble, but who doesn’t have issues in their relationships come up over the long term? Ever? Don’t get me wrong, I love the stories that always have the “Happily Ever After” endings, but don’t you ever wonder what conflicts those couples may face years down the road? How do truly Christian couples deal with hard situations in their marriage? What about when there are children involved? These are issues, more often than not, avoided by most writers, for obvious reasons, right?! Marion takes a lot of these concerns and struggles in married life and puts them against the wall in Restoring Faith.
    I also like the change of pace in the age and “stage of life” for these characters, as in, you know, not youngsters looking for their first love, so to speak. Faith and Charles Young are struggling with the current state of their relationship, and both are growing weary of putting on a “happy face” while in the company of friends, colleagues and even family members. It’s gotten to the point where their teenage son is realizing that things are strained at home too.
    There is so much going on in these people’s lives, and Marion has a way of truly making these characters come to life by giving you both of their points of view in such a heartfelt real way that I found myself actually praying for Faith and Charles to find a way back to each other, and God. They experience a lot of heartache, much miscommunication…and some seriously unexpected twists and turns along the way. I can usually “see” things coming before they happen in novels, but this one definitely had a few surprises for me! I say that in a good way!
    This book is another winner for me, and I sincerely hope you all enjoy it as well!!

    Recovering Hope

    In a single moment, a dream dies, and hope is lost.

    Lovers of the ocean, Hope and Tyler Peterson long for the day they can dip their little one’s feet into its clear blue waters and pass on their passion for the sea.

    Despite dedicating her life to the rescue and rehabilitation of God’s sea creatures, when their dream dies, Hope can’t muster the strength to do the same for herself. Give her a dark hole to hide away from the world and she’d be happy…if happiness were ever again within her reach.

    While Tyler is able to design technology that probes the mysteries of the deep, he’s at a loss to find a way to help Hope surface from the darkness that has dragged her into its abyss. He struggles to plan for their future when his wife can barely cope with the here and now.

    If they can’t recover hope, their marriage won’t survive.

    my point of view:

    Reading, for me, has always been a great love. You can travel to places I would never get to any other way, you can find humor and literally laugh out loud when no other person is around you. You can learn about history, sports, maybe science….the world is at your fingertips when you love to read!

    Every now and then you may come across a book that simply grabs your heart strings and carries you along for a ride. Recovering Hope is such a book. It has happy moments, joyful celebrations, beautiful characters….and heartbreaking despair. Yes, I said despair.

    Recovering Hope is a book that gives you all of these things and more…it also gives you HOPE. Hope for a future when your whole world is crashing down around you. Hope that someday, no matter what has happened, there will be light in your life again. Hope that resonates throughout your soul that there IS a God, and that He does love us.

    I always say that God has a plan and a reason for everything, even if we cannot see it at the time, one day we will have something so wonderful happen in our lives and realize that we would never be in this exact moment if that crushing situation had not taken place.

    Recovering Hope is that story….please read and be ready to cry….and rejoice!

    Thanks for sitting down with me today, Marion! I must tell you, Recovering Hope truly knocked me off kilter, in a good way though! This is one book that really packs a lot of emotions into it, and addresses a serious issue in today’s day and age – depression. I can only imagine how many people will benefit from reading this amazing story!

    Thank you for having me, Paula. It’s great to be back on your blog. It is my prayer that Recovering Hope will help to bring healing to some readers out there. Already, I’ve seen it impacting lives in a positive way, so that’s encouraging.

    Can you tell our readers what first inspired you to write Hope and Tyler’s story of heartbreak and subsequent depression?

    Yes. When The Potter’s House books wanted stories in the series with flawed characters in desperate need of hope, redemption, and second chances, I knew that a heroine struggling with depression was one of the stories I needed to write. Several women in my family suffer from / or have suffered from depression—some closer to home than others. So in some ways, Recovering Hope is their story.

    That is amazing, and so heart felt for you to write this with them in mind! I loved reading about Hope’s vocation with Marine life, and Tyler’s underwater robots! I honestly do not think I have ever read another story with those types of careers and frankly, found it quite interesting! I can only imagine the research you must have gone through to write such details, care to tell us more about that?

    How I came to choose their careers was truly interesting and I believe a God-encounter. Shortly before I started to write Recovering Hope, I visited my son and daughter-in-law in Stellenbosch, in the beautiful Western Cape (South Africa). One day we stopped by our favorite wine farm to do a chocolate and wine tasting. As we got out of the car, two women and a guy had parked just two cars up from us. Turns out it was a young woman who works with the youth in our church (some 1700 kilometres away) and another young woman who was in the youth when my son was several years ago. They’d been friends. We chatted and it turned out this young lady had moved to the Cape as she was getting married the next month, plus she was studying marine biology.

    When it came to choosing careers for Hope and Tyler, I knew they had to have careers involving the ocean because Hope was from Hawaii and she and Tyler now lived in Florida beside the sea. I remembered my encounter a few weeks before, and began investigating marine biology and other oceanic careers. I decided to go with marine vet (no not the military kind…that brought up some interesting internet searches) for Hope. I wanted a different career for Tyler though. My son has been busy building a small underwater robot for a few years, and so when I saw Ocean Engineer as a career, I knew that Tyler would work with underwater robots.

    Wow! I must tell you, when I first read what Tyler did, I thought of Titanic the movie…but to know your son has actually been making one, that is fantastic! I grew up watching Flipper, so I love dolphins! I even once went to Florida Keys and was able to pet a dolphin! May I ask what quirky things you learned about dolphins that took you by surprise?

    Oh, some made me blush, like the whole reproduction aspect (although it was interesting and fascinating). What took me by surprise was that dolphins are very amorous creatures, mating not only for reproduction but for pleasure too—either with the opposite sex, or the same (males).

    Another theory that was fascinating to read about was dolphin suicide and whether they can actually plan an intentional death. I do refer to one of those intentional deaths (actually, one of the dolphins who played Flipper) in Recovering Hope.

    Yes, i was so sad when I read that part of the story, they are amazing creatures! So many writers are afraid to tackle hard hitting issues, and this must have been very difficult for you…not just the heartbreak that Hope and Tyler suffer in their loss, but the way in which they each suffer in the days ahead. 

    Doubt was one of the hardest things to deal with while writing Recovering Hope—would readers want to read a book about a depressed woman? It was also a very research intensive book—from depression (and how it affects both the sufferer and the one living with the sufferer) to suicide, medicines, pregnancy and births, oceanic careers, Hawaiian language and culture, and hurricanes to mention the bulk of my research. And because the subject matter hit home personally, Recovering Hope was difficult to write. But I knew it needed to be done.

    I, for one am so glad you did. I know this book will be very emotional and a blessing to many people. I was impressed with so much medical knowledge you imparted in this story! Did you google all of that, or were you able to talk to medical professionals about it as well?

    LOL, whenever I have a character that involves a medical issue, I take them to my doctor. Seriously, I do, but as a tag on to an appointment I have for myself. My doctor loves it, and we chat for ages about different scenarios for my character/s. I’m also fortunate that treating depression is one of my doctor’s passions.

    Then of course, there was a lot of online research after my doctor’s visit.

    I also have a close friend who was a midwife and has personally experienced some of what Hope had. She was a wealth of knowledge which she freely shared with me. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for being so open and honest with me so that I could write the best book possible.

    Please tell her thank you from me as well for sharing. That must have been difficult for her, but will be such a blessing to others. The epilogue…honestly, had me seriously crying, to see how this couple not only comes full circle in their lives, but how what they went through can help others…in ways they never dreamed of! How amazing is it that God has truly used your ability to reach so many others in such a compelling way!

    The amazing thing about the epilogue is that I had envisaged some of it quite differently. I’d planned to finish writing the book one Friday night, but the last chapter’s last scene took much longer to write. As such, I had to put off writing the epilogue to the Saturday. That night as I tried to fall asleep, the idea I used for the epilogue which gave Tyler the platform he had, drifted into my mind, and I knew why writing that epilogue had been delayed.

    That is absolute GOD timing! Finally, is there anything I did not address that you would like for everyone to know about Hope and Tyler’s journey?

    Yes. For those suffering from depression, there is hope. It is treatable. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. So don’t try to face this terrible illness alone. Get the help that you need.

    The same goes for any difficult situation you might be going through—lean on God, and those around you who want to help.

    I pray that you will be blessed through Recovering Hope.

    Reclaiming Charity

    Some artworks appear chaotic, but it all depends on the eye of the beholder.

    Brody and Madison Peterson have the picture-perfect marriage. Or so it seems. But their teenage daughter Charity knows only too well that that’s not the case. Frequent heated arguments—the bane of artistic temperaments—have Charity pouring out her heartache and fears in her prayer journal.

    When Madison makes a career choice that doesn’t fit in with her husband’s plans for their lives or their art gallery, disaster looms. The end of their marriage and a bitter battle over Charity threatens.

    What will it take for the Master Artist to heal old wounds and transform their broken marriage into a magnificent masterpiece? Could Charity’s journal be enough to make Brody and Madison realize their folly and reclaim their love?

     

    About Marion Ueckermann   

    USA Today bestselling author, MARION UECKERMANN’s passion for writing was sparked when she moved to Ireland with her family. Her love of travel has influenced her contemporary inspirational romances set in novel places. Marion and her husband again live in South Africa and are setting their sights on retirement when they can join their family in the beautiful Cape.

     

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    my point of view of Once Upon a Summer by by Toni Shiloh, Andrea Boyd, Teresa Tysinger, and Jaycee Weaver

    June 5, 2021 in my point of view

    Once Upon a Summer: Contemporary Retellings of Timeless Tales

    Once Upon a Summer: Contemporary Retellings of Timeless Tales by [Toni Shiloh, Andrea Boyd, Teresa Tysinger, Jaycee Weaver]

    Embrace the enchantment of summer with these contemporary twists on timeless tales.

    A New Beginning — Who is she? Acacia Martin raised by an impostor mom serving a prison sentence for her sins, or Jasmine Callahan abducted at birth from a family she’s yet to meet? Luckily, she has Drake to help her untangle the mess that is her life. Will he ensnare her he art in the process?

    An Ever After Summer — The employees of In a Bind are terrified of Jean-Luc Thibodeaux, so Bellamy Larson hops on a plane to France to deal with the beastly client. Yet once she arrives, she’s convinced he merely needs a friend. Then her heart begins to want ever after, not just one summer.

    Gwen and the Three Dates — Life isn’t a romantic movie, but Gwen Lochs is determined to find her leading man. When she joins a cheesy dating site, Gwen agrees to just three dates. Can Ben Smith watch his best friend and soulmate find someone else? A romantic comedy about searching for that just-right love.

    Unkissable — Reality diva Charlotte Lavigne’s on-camera meltdown reminds former teen-TV prince Jaime Reyes exactly why he left Hollywood ten years ago. A chance encounter leads to a bargain that transforms them both. When it’s time to face her past, will their rediscovered love be strong enough to build a future together?

    Let these four sweet contemporary Christian romances take you away this summer.

    my point of view:

    First let me start by saying two things: 1) I love fairytales and 2) this ebook is ONLY 99 cents! That’s for 4 entire stories, how can you get a better deal than that?!?

    I loved each and every story in this collection, I couldn’t get enough! I found myself staying up all night to finish a book and then I just needed to let it settle into my heart before I could start the next one!

    I cannot pick a favorite because I loved them all so much! Who hasn’t ever heard these fairytales from our childhood? You will be so pleased with the take these authors have written for them!

    The way these authors were able to take a beloved fairytale and write a modern, Christian story to fit in todays lifestyle and keep the fairytale fresh in our minds, but still works as a complete Christian Romance novel was amazing!

    I am recommending this book to everyone who is reading this blog, honestly! 

    About Andrea Boyd

    Each of Andrea Boyd’s series represents a different genre but all fall into the category of romance. All offer an element of her own brand of humor. And all are a tribute to God. Besides writing, she loves spending time with her family, quilting, going to car shows, and driving around in her 1968 Barracuda convertible. Andrea lives with her husband, Tommy, and at least a couple of cats in York County, SC.

     

    About Toni Shiloh

    Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and multi-published Christian contemporary romance author. She writes to bring Him glory and to learn more about His goodness. Her novel, Grace Restored, was a 2019 Holt Medallion finalist and Risking Love is a 2020 Selah Award finalist.

    A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and of the Virginia Chapter, Toni seeks to help readers find authors. She loves connecting with readers and authors alike via social media.

    About Teresa Tysinger

    Teresa Tysinger is an author of Southern Contemporary Romance inspired by grace. She writes on the fringes of being a wife, mom, and full-time communications and public relations professional. She loves coffee, traveling, and prides herself in knowing and loving almost every genre of music. Born in Hawaii, raised in Florida, and educated in North Carolina, she now resides in Texas with her husband, daughter, and dog. Teresa is a proud member of American Christian Fiction Writers.

    About Jaycee Weaver

    Jaycee Weaver lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her amazing husband, three daughters, two crazy shih-tzus, and a dwarf rabbit. When she’s not writing, she’s probably in pursuit of her 90 million other hobbies or shuttling the kids around. Jaycee loves to read multiple genres, drink too much coffee, sing, take landscape and floral photos, sew, cook, bake, and craft nearly anything. She considers herself a recovering perfectionist and occasional hot mess. She does her best to live her faith in action, being open, honest, and real; letting God be Lord over the good, the bad, and the ugly even when it’s hard.
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    my point of view of Falling for the Fifties by Stephenia McGhee

    May 12, 2021 in my point of view

     

    Falling for the Fifties: A Time Travel Historical Romance

    (The Back Inn Time Series Book 2)

    What would you do if you finally found Mr. Right…in the wrong time?

    Maddie Palmer is done with dating. Internet matchmaking landed her one dud after another. Tired, frustrated, and finished with love, Maddie stays the night at a quirky Victorian bed and breakfast on the eve of her grandparents’ sixty-fifth wedding anniversary. When she suddenly wakes up in 1956, she gets the unexpected chance to witness her grandparents’ fairy tale love unfold and finally learn the secret to finding “the one.” But what is she going to do when she meets her own Mr. Right—only to discover he’s Mr. Wrong Time?

    Nathanial Hall is set on one mission. Pass his training exam and join the Hurricane Hunters at Keesler Air Force Base. When he mysteriously finds himself on base sixty-five years too early, there can only be one explanation. He has to save the crew destined to die in Hurricane Flossy. But when a beautiful singer snags his heart and derails his carefully planned life, he has to decide if staying in the past is worth risking his entire future.

    ♥ The Back Inn Time series short novels are fun, faith-filled stories of what it might be like to suddenly experience life in a different time. These clean historical romances are packed with humor and adventure. Perfect for fans of dual timeline or time slip stories and Christian historical romance, these books answer the question every historical fiction fan wonders—what would it be like if I went back to that time? If you enjoy the wholesomeness of Amish, Western, or frontier fiction and adore romantic comedies, then a visit to a seaside Victorian inn where you can “step back inn time and leave your troubles behind!” is for you.

    my point of view:

    Oh wow, I sincerely adored this story! I have always felt a kinship with my grandmother, and would love to be able to “slip back in time” and meet her as a young woman. I have always been a time travel fan – maybe I was bornin the wrong time, lol – but this has easily become a favorite of mine! I especially love the secondary characters like Maddie’s grandmother and Mrs. Easley.

    I adore how the author is able to capture that shock, unease and adaptability the characters have when they find themselves transported to a new era. I would probably curl up in a ball and lose my mind, hahaha!

    This story was absolutely wonderful from the very first page to the last, and I am so looking forward to more in this series! Take my word for it, if you enjoy a sweet Christian fiction romance and have even an inkling of being enamored with time travel, this series is for you! 

     

    About Stephenia H McGee    

    Best-selling author of Christian novels, Stephenia H. McGee writes stories of faith, hope, and healing set in the Deep South. When she’s not twirling around in hoop skirts, reading, or sipping sweet tea on the front porch, she’s a homeschool mom of two boys, writer, dreamer, and husband spoiler. Visit her at www.StepheniaMcGee.com for books and updates.

     

     

     

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    my point of view for Summertime Lilies plus a HUGE GIVEAWAY!

    March 20, 2021 in my point of view

    A sweet and sentimental contemporary romance with a uniquely witty voice.

    There are three things you should know about Brittany Masters:

    1. She’s a single mom and a nurse manager at the local cancer clinic
    2. She has big plans for a quiet summer
    3. She’s convinced that fudge pops are the answer to almost all of life’s most important questions

    A new neighbor, Matt, making friends with her son while simultaneously pursuing her blow plans for a predictable summer right out of the water. A chance meeting at the cancer clinic where she works renews a connection with an old friend and gives her the perspective she’s been missing. From quiet nights on her front porch swing in Matt’s company to long talks in the clinic with her old/new friend, Brittany’s summer is anything but routine.

    my point of view:

    I have heard the phrase “all the feels” used frequently, but I rarely have the occasion to use it myself. Until now. This story will definitely give you all the the feels….at least it did for me! 

    I so identified with Brittany, having been a single parent to a rambunctious little boy! I too felt the need to not ask for help…that I had to do this all in my own. Her independent nature and work ethic really struck home for me! I adore Christian Fiction and then when you add in all the extended family and the way everyone is centered on God first, well, it was simply a wonderful read for me.

    There is a very serious thread in this story dealing with illness, and it is told by the author in a way that is both heart breaking and uplifting at the same time.

    Get yourself some fudge pops and be prepared to love this story!.

    I am very much looking forward to book 2!

    About the Author:

    I am not artistic. I’m not someone who can look at a space, or an item and see it’s potential. If you give me white space, I will have no idea what to fill it with. Even if I had an idea of what I wanted it to look like, there is no way I could make it look like the picture in my head. My stick figures have always been lop-sided.

    What I am pretty good at is making up stories in my head. At restaurants I enjoy observing other customers and giving them stories. In the grocery store I consider what a post-apocalyptic shopping experience might look like. On my drive home I might imagine the lives of the occupants in any given house I pass.

    It became a hobby when I slowly began to write these stories down. If I considered a particularly interesting character the natural progression was to wonder what their story was. What started as a hobby quickly evolved into an obsession. Often times I consider myself a citizen of the world in my head more than reality (which has it’s pros and cons). I spent a lot of time quietly working on my stories, trying to become a better writer and honing my craft.

    As an avid reader from a young age, I can’t count the characters that have influenced my life and the stories that have touched my heart. My deepest hope is to use my predilection for make believe to touch someone else’s life. That maybe a young girl would be positively influenced by one of my characters.

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    my point of view for A Wagon Train Weekend by Stephenia H. McGee

    March 15, 2021 in my point of view

    It was just one night at a Victorian B&B. Until they woke up in 1857.

    Collette Donaldson never should have taken her boyfriend to her cousin’s wedding. Or introduced him to her parents. After a disastrous weekend, all she wants is to get back home and sort out the mess that had once been their relationship. A heartbreaking fight, a flat tire, and an inconvenient storm force her and Seth to stay the night at a quaint bed and breakfast. But when Collette finds an antique photograph of herself, circumstances quickly shift from weird to unimaginable.

    Seth Stone was ready to propose. Now he isn’t sure if he and Collette even have a relationship. People he’d never want to be his in-laws, an irritable girlfriend, and now he has to spend the night in a creepy old Victorian inn. He should have never wondered how things could possibly get worse. When they wake up stranded on a wagon train in 1857, Seth is determined to get home. But the only way to get out of the past is to face the problems stealing their future.

    ♥ The Back Inn Time series short novels are fun, faith-filled stories of what it might be like to suddenly experience life in a different time. These clean historical romances are packed with humor and adventure. Perfect for fans of dual timeline or time slip stories and Christian historical romance, these books answer the question every historical fiction fan wonders—what would it be like if I went back to that time? If you enjoy the wholesomeness of Amish, Western, or frontier fiction and adore romantic comedies, then a visit to a seaside Victorian inn where you can “step back inn time and leave your troubles behind!” is for you.

    my point of view:

    What a fun new series this is turning out to be! I am excited to have a time travel series, as this has always been a genre I thought was entertaining. I am used to the one character going back (or forward) in time to meet their soul mate, so this story was out of the “norm” for me where both the characters are thrust back in time and have to learn how to acclimate into their new life. At least they have each other to lean on and learn from…although there is a huge learning curve for both of them.

    I must admit, I have always thought I was born ‘in the wrong time’ , probably why these stories appeal to me, but in all honesty, this author gives us what feels like a true account of traveling on a wagon train! Little things we don’t think twice about can have sever implications in another time…truly this book is a lot of fun, but also gives you a new perspective of life in the 1800s. It also has a sweet romance at the center of it all, giving the characters a true look at their partner and what to expect from one another when the going gets tough!

    I am seriously looking forward to more in this delightful series from Stephenia McGee!

    About Stephenia H McGee  

    Best-selling author of Christian novels, Stephenia H. McGee writes stories of faith, hope, and healing set in the Deep South. When she’s not twirling around in hoop skirts, reading, or sipping sweet tea on the front porch, she’s a homeschool mom of two boys, writer, dreamer, and husband spoiler. Visit her at www.StepheniaMcGee.com for books and updates.
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    my point of view for Daisy’s Decision: A Christian Romance (Dixon Brothers Book 4)

    February 25, 2021 in my point of view

    Daisy’s Decision: A Christian Romance (Dixon Brothers Book 4)

    By Hallee Bridgeman

    Just one little date can’t hurt anything, right?

    Ever since the sixth grade, Daisy Ruiz loved Ken Dixon from afar and spent her entire youth pining for him. Ken, the youngest of identical triplet brothers, never even noticed her crush.

    Today, Daisy lives her life serving her loved ones and her family’s ministry, Gálatas Seis, where she acts as Executive Director. As the daughter of a youth pastor, she understands the importance of ministry and teaches a women’s Bible study. The sudden discovery that she’s pregnant—and her baby’s lying married father wants nothing more to do with her or the baby—threatens her ministry and her entire reputation.

    Solemn, sober, solitary, and silent, Ken grew up in a mission-minded family and consistently seeks ways to serve society in the name of the Savior. He goes to Gálatas Seis with an offer to aid a family in need and recognizes his former youth pastor’s daughter leading the organization. While shocked at the chance meeting, the instant attraction he feels surprises him even more.

    When Ken asks her out on a date, Daisy realizes her childhood dreams have literally come true after all this time. Even though she just found out she is pregnant, Daisy tells herself that just one little date won’t hurt anything.

    But when they go out again and again, she soon finds herself in a full-blown relationship with hearts on the line. She can’t keep her secret much longer. Does she tell Ken about the baby? Can Ken love her baby, too? Or will he abandon her like the baby’s father did? Daisy has a decision to make.

    my point of view:

    Ah, first love / crush as a teenager, how well I can still remember those intense emotions! But when the object of your affection doesn’t even know you exist? Crushing indeed! I felt so badly for Daisy, having lived in her shoes at one time, and what a joy it was to see her and Ken meet again.

    This story is very aptly named Daisy’s Decision, but others have decisions to make in it as well, especially Ken. I admit, even though I have read ever one of Hallee’s novels, I was beginning to panic a few times in this book, wondering where it would lead to. But as always, the ‘lose ties’ all came together by the end and, well, honestly I am a little sad to see this series come to a close.

    The Dixon Brothers have been quite a challenge in their own ways and even though they are triplets, they each have their own endearing characteristics. I will miss them! Thanks for the awesome books, Hallee!

    About Hallee Bridgeman   

    With nearly a million book sales, Hallee Bridgeman is a best-selling Christian author who writes action-packed romantic suspense focusing on realistic characters who face real-world problems. Her work has been described as everything from refreshing to heart-stopping exciting and edgy.

    An Army brat turned Floridian, Hallee finally settled in central Kentucky with her family so that she could enjoy the beautiful changing of the seasons. She enjoys the roller-coaster ride thrills that life with a National Guard husband, a college student daughter, and two teenaged sons delivers.

    A prolific writer, when she’s not penning novels, you will find her in the kitchen, which she considers the ‘heart of the home’. Her passion for cooking spurred her to launch a whole food, real food “Parody” cookbook series. In addition to nutritious, Biblically grounded recipes, readers will find that each cookbook also confronts some controversial aspect of secular pop culture.

    Hallee has served as the Director of the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, President of the Faith-Hope-Love chapter of the Romance Writers of America, is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and the American Christian Writers (ACW), and Novelists, Inc. (NINC). An accomplished speaker, Hallee has taught and inspired writers around the globe, from Sydney, Australia, to Dallas, Texas, to Portland, Oregon, to Washington, D.C., and all places in between.

    Hallee loves coffee, campy action movies, and regular date nights with her husband. Above all else, she loves God with all of her heart, soul, mind, and strength; has been redeemed by the blood of Christ; and relies on the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide her. She prays her work here on earth is a blessing to you and would love to hear from you. You can reach Hallee at hallee@halleebridgeman.com

    my point of view for The Lonely Seagull by R. Marshall Wright

    February 18, 2021 in my point of view

    Joel Whittaker married his high school sweetheart only to lose her in a tragic sailing accident in 1958. Now a single parent responsible for their six-year-old son, he believes he must do what is right for Billy. Babs is there when they need her most, but can she make Joel happy? God has a plan for Joel’s life as he struggles with the pieces of the puzzle. They are all there, but Joel can’t see the big picture. Then God rearranged the pieces of the plan for Joel’s life, and he found his second chance. That’s what God does. The Lonely Seagull will keep you smiling, crying, and praising God.

    my point of view: 

    This story is one of the finest novels I have read in a long time. The author has a way of making you feel right there as if you are sitting on the deck with Joel and meeting the lonely seagull in person. I adore the New England setting and the history of time the whole world felt pulled together. This novel will have you laughing, crying, and cheering, but more importantly it will have you feeling yet new and more powerful kinship with God.

    So many characters have huge roles in the story, even if they are not in it very long…one of my favorites is Mr. McCreedy. I know you will love him too! And, let’s not forget Beasley – I want a Beasley in my life! If you only take away one thing from this story – it is that God always has a plan, and no matter how we try to distant ourselves from Him at times in our lives, He is always there waiting for our return.

    If you have never read anything by this author previously, PLEASE correct that as soon as possible! This man is one brilliant story teller. I have read all of his novels, and get excited about the next one before he has even written it! 

    About R. Marshall Wright  

    Richard Marshall Wright writes under the pen name of R. Marshall Wright. He graduated from the University of Maine in Orono, Maine in 1969 and Drew Theological School in Madison, New Jersey in 1972. He a retired evangelical pastor, and a retired U.S. Army Chaplain with 23 years Active and Reserve service to our country.

    He has been married to his wife, Lynn, for fifty years. They are blessed to be able to spend summers on a lake in Michigan and winters in Sebring, Florida. They have two children and five grandchildren. Marnie is married to Arick and is the eldest and has been a stay at home mom rearing three active boys…Luke, Levi, and Loden. She holds a Masters degree from Northwestern in communications and is a writer. Trevor is married to Lori and is a successful pastor in Findlay, Ohio. And he too writes. His two are Emma, who is the oldest grandchild, only girl, and her brother Cole. They are extremely proud of everyone in the family.

     

     

     

    my point of view for Tides of Duplicity by Robin Patchen

    February 11, 2021 in my point of view

    A jewelry heist, a kidnapping, and a choice. When Fitz’s sister disappears, he’ll do anything to get her back, even if it means betraying the woman he’s come to love.

    Private investigator Fitz McCaffrey went to Belize on a case, bringing his teenage sister Shelby along with him. They have no good reason to leave the resort and hurry back to the harsh New England winter. They lost their parents, he lost his job as a cop, and they both need time to heal. Besides, when Fitz meets and spends time with the beautiful and charming Tabitha Eaton, he falls hard.

    But minutes after Tabby’s flight leaves, Fitz is summoned by a mobster who believes Tabby broke into the hotel safe the night before and made off with half a million dollars’ worth of jewels—and he has the video evidence to prove it. As Shelby’s guardian, Fitz has to focus on caring for his sister, whether Tabby is innocent or guilty. He refuses to help the man—until he learns the mobster has abducted his sister.

    The clock is ticking as Fitz scrambles to recover the jewels. If he succeeds, it’ll cost the woman he’s come to care for. If he fails, it’ll cost his sister’s life.

    Mystery, suspense, and a sprinkling of romance to keep it fun.

    my point of view: 

    I just have to say ‘WOW’ whenever it comes to a Robin Patchen mystery / romance novel! She gets me every time. I am always taken in by the complex characters, their backstories that make them who they are today, and how God has worked in their lives. I especially enjoy the setting in New Hampshire and getting to visit with some of the past characters of her stories, but each can definitely stand alone with no worries at all!

    The family loyalties and love for God are so at the forefront of this novel, but the suspense will have your heart racing at times! Tabby and Fitz make a wonderful couple – if they can learn to trust eachother, and while Tabby might not be 100% sure of Fitz, she is willing to lay her life on the line to save his sister, a teenager Fitz is raising since their parents passed.

    Robin brings together the most amazing mysteries and the suspense keeps you on edge the whole time. I always think, “well, how are they going to get out of this situation?” and then it happens and I am breathing a sigh of relief, lol! HIGHLY recommend!

    About Robin Patchen   

    Robin Patchen is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of Christian romantic suspense. She grew up in a small town in New Hampshire, the setting of her Nutfield Saga books, and then headed to Boston to earn a journalism degree. After college, working in marketing and public relations, she discovered how much she loathed the nine-to-five ball-and-chain. After relocating to the Southwest, she started writing her first novel while she homeschooled her three children. The novel was dreadful, but her passion for storytelling didn’t wane. Thankfully, as her children grew, so did her writing ability. Now that her kids are adults, she has more time to play with the lives of fictional heroes and heroines, wreaking havoc and working magic to give her characters happy endings. When she’s not writing, she’s editing or reading, proving most of her life revolves around the twenty-six letters of the alphabet.

    my point of view for Writing Home by Amy Anguish

    February 4, 2021 in my point of view

    Christiana Jones dreamed her whole life of living in Huntsville, Alabama, so she can’t figure out why it doesn’t feel like home. Her relationships—on social media and in real life—seem shallow and empty. When she unearths a stack of her grandparents’ letters, it spurs an idea. Could she find something deeper with a penpal?

    Jordan White is taken aback when his cousin Tina suggests he become penpals with her childhood best friend. What could a Louisiana boy have in common with a girl two states away? After all, he’s happily settled on his family’s property and working the job he always wanted. But every letter they exchange has him wishing for more.

    As they grow closer through their written words, the miles between them seem to grow wider. Can love cross the distance and bring them home?

    my point of view:

    Who hasn’t been frustrated with social media at times? I mean not another cat playing the piano gif, really? And do not even get me started with the political memes we have had to deal with forever now! I can totally see Christiana’s point of view!

    Call me old fashioned, but I have always enjoyed letters and cards. I have tons of cards from my hubs that I treasure, and many from friends and family….but who would think of starting a penpal relationship with a total stranger? Ingenious idea!  This story really touched me, I so enjoyed the letters they exchanged, and it made me want to send a letter to someone asap, lol! This was such a lovely story, and it is so nice to be able to see two people get to know one another without all the tension that can come from dating, what should wear, is my makeup okay, where do I take her for dinner, is this movie too weird, etc, etc. I think everyone should have a time of connecting like this in a relationship! Oh, and there’s a bonus recipe in the story too! You know how much I like to learn new recipes!!

    I highly recommend this captivating novel for everyone!

    About Amy R Anguish

    Amy R Anguish grew up a preacher’s kid, and in spite of having lived in seven different states that are all south of the Mason Dixon line, she is not a football fan. Currently, she resides in Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and son, and usually a bossy cat or two. Amy has an English degree from Freed-Hardeman University that she intends to use to glorify God, and she wants her stories to show that while Christians face real struggles, it can still work out for good.

    Amy Anguish is offering one of readers a free paperback of Writing Home! Just comment below and tell us what your favorite part of receiving or writing a personal letter / card is! Contest will be open for two weeks and winner will be notified via email!

    my point of view of For The Love of Joy by Janet Ferguson

    January 26, 2021 in my point of view

    Is he married or isn’t he?

    Years ago, a Dear John letter and then an IED explosion overseas rocked Davis Donnelly’s world and left him unclear about his marital status. He’d signed divorce papers, but broken mentally and physically, he’d never bothered to find out if his marriage actually ended. Now that he’s about to start a new position as an outreach minister, it’s time to settle things once and for all. At the moment he tracks down his wife—or former wife?—she takes a tumble while chasing a little boy. Her son. And that’s when life flips upside down.

    Joy Jennings Donnelly made her share of mistakes. But one thing she never considered a mistake was her child, and she’ll do anything to protect him. Even keep his paternity a secret.

    When she’s suddenly injured with not a soul to help her or her son, Joy is forced to rely on the man who has the most reasons to hate her.

    my point of view:

    I get so excited when I see a new story from Janet Ferguson, and you will too, once you have read one! This Coastal Hearts series holds a truly special place in my heart. So many of us have had our lives touched by addiction of a close friend or family member. I am certainly no exception. These books have reached deep into my heart and will not be forgotten. I am also a sucker for kids and military hero’s, so needless to say, this one story wraps it all in one for me.

    Davis and Joy are two characters that actually had me laughing out loud and crying along with them. Baby Hankie just steals your heart with his incredible antics and over all behavior! Reminded me all too well of my own son when he was that age, hahaha! But beyond all the excitement and playfulness, at the heart of the story is Davis trying to do the right thing, and Joy, God Bless her, trying to find her way in the world.

    This was definitely one story that had me reading as fast as possible to get to the end…..but then, sad to have it end, lol. Only a true reader will understand my conundrum! I can hardly wait for the next book in the series so I can catch up with all these wonderful people and see what is next in store for this lovely Coastal community! Thank you, Janet!

    About Janet W. Ferguson    

    Janet W. Ferguson is a Grace Award winner and a Christy Award finalist. She grew up in Mississippi and received a degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Mississippi. She has served as a children’s minister and a church youth volunteer. An avid reader, she worked as a librarian at a large public high school. She writes humorous inspirational fiction for people with real lives and real problems. Janet and her husband have two grown children, one really smart dog, and a cat that allows them to share the space.

     

     

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