by admin | May 4, 2012 | Books, Contemporary Fiction
This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingTraveler’s Rest
Bethany House Publishers; Original edition (May 1, 2012)
byAnn TatlockABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ann Tatlock is the author of the Christy Award-winning novel All the Way Home. She has also won the Midwest Independent Publishers Association “Book of the Year” in fiction for both All the Way Home and I’ll Watch the Moon. Her novel Things We Once Held Dear received a starred review from Library Journal and Publishers Weekly calls her “one of Christian fiction’s better wordsmiths, and her lovely prose reminds readers why it is a joy to savor her stories.” Ann lives with her husband and daughter in Asheville, North Carolina.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A YOUNG WOMAN determined to honor her commitment…
AN INJURED SOLDIER convinced life is no longer worth living…
A RETIRED DOCTOR certain it’s too late to be forgiven…
Jane Morrow has a dilemma. She’s engaged to Seth Ballantine, a member of the National Guard’s 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, and he’s returned from Iraq severely wounded. Jane hasn’t seen him for nearly a year, and with trepidation, she heads to the VA hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, where he is being treated.
Seth isn’t happy to see her. He’d asked her not to come. He wants to end the relationship. But Jane loves him, and despite his injury, she’s determined to convince him that they can have a life together. Her faith has never been strong, yet she hopes God will answer her prayers and tell her what to do.
Beautifully written, Travelers Rest takes readers on a journey through pain and tragedy to a place of hope and redemption.
If you would like to read the first chapter of Traveler’s Rest, go HERE.
Learn more about Ann and her books on her Website.
MY REVIEW:
When Jane’s fiance Seth returns from Iraq as a quadriplegic, nearly everyone, including Seth, believes that she should go on with her life without him. Jane just can’t give up on her commitment to him that easily, believing that he is the same person she loves. She is determined that they can have a successful marriage despite his overwhelming handicaps and she thinks she is willing to make the sacrifices required to take care of him. When Jane moves for the summer to be near the VA hospital where Seth is a patient, she meets a number of people who will affect her life in various ways and makes some unlikely friendships along the way.
In Traveler’s Rest, Tatlock deals with subjects that are often difficult and uncomfortable but are nevertheless facts of life for many. She incorporates them into a story that is enjoyable but leaves the reader with plenty to contemplate. Her eclectic blend of characters brings some relief to the somber subject. The plot moves fairly slowly but in Traveler’s Rest that is a good thing. The beautiful symbolism of a couple of scenes near the end of the book were especially touching. Traveler’s Rest is essentially a story about the search for love that can only be found in one place.
I wasn’t certain if I would enjoy Traveler’s Rest but I am so glad I read it all. There are really no words to say exactly what I would like to communicate about how good this book is. Just pick up a copy and find out for yourself.
by admin | May 3, 2012 | Giveaways
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by admin | May 2, 2012 | Books, Giveaways
Tracy Higley’s publisher has agreed to give away 5000 of her past titles to
Book Bloggers, Homeschoolers, Church Libraries and other organizations.
You can learn more and sign up to receive one of them HERE.
While you are at it you might want to check out Tracy’s latest novel “Garden of Madness”.
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by admin | Apr 30, 2012 | Books, Historical, Romance
MY REVIEW:
Featuring the daughters of sisters Esme and Jinx from the first volume of The Daughters of Fortune series, “Baroness” continues the saga of the Price family into the “roaring twenties”. The story follows Lily and Rosie from Paris to New York and across the U.S. as they search for love and meaning for their lives. Their search takes each of them in different directions but both have a similar emptiness they are trying to fill. Raised in homes with stepfathers, neither has opened up enough to realize the love that was waiting for them to acknowledge. “Baroness” chronicles the crazy and dangerous choices made by both Lily and Rosie that have lasting effects on their lives as they endeavor to fill the emptiness inside.
Much of this novel was emotionally wrenching as I found myself wanting to warn Rosie and Lily about the choices they were making and the people with whom they chose to become involved – especially Rosie. It was difficult to watch as they blindly and desperately made rash decisions even as the family who loved them tried to help them see the truth. Although “Baroness” was not an overly spiritual novel, there were several scenes where different characters tried to share their faith with one of the girls. With complex characters and an emotional and dramatic storyline, “Baroness” kept me engrossed until the very end.
As always, I recommend “Baroness” as well as any other book written by Susan May Warren. She is one of my all-time favorites. Although “Baroness” can stand alone quite well, “Heiress” the first book of the series provides a background story that will add to the reader’s enjoyment.
This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Baroness – Book Two in the Daughters of Fortune series
Lily and Rose, daughters of an empire coming of age in the roaring twenties, can have anything they want … except freedom.
Expected to marry well and to take the reins of the empire, they have their lives planned out for them. But, Lily, Esme’s daughter longs to return home to Montana, to adventure outside the confines of New York City. And Jinx’s daughter Rosie dreams of the bright lights of the newly emerging silver screen. But following their dreams – from avant garde France, to Broadway, to the skies in the world of barnstormers and wing-walkers will take all their courage.
And if they find love, will they choose freedom or happily ever after?
Find out more from Behind the Pages: http://www.susanmaywarren.com/books/baroness
Purchase a copy of Baroness HERE.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Susan May Warren is the RITA award-winning novelist of over thirty novels. A five-time Christy award finalist, a two-time RITA Finalist, she’s also a multi-winner of the Inspirational Readers Choice award, and the ACFW Carol Award.
A seasoned women’s events speaker, she’s a popular writing teacher at conferences around the nation and the author of the beginning writer’s workbook: From the Inside-Out: discover, create and publish the novel in you!.
She is also the founder of www.MyBookTherapy.com, a story-crafting service that helps authors discover their voice. You can find her online at www.susanmaywarren.com.
Praise for the series:
“In-depth characterization and fascinating historical detail… an honest reflection of sin and the need for God’s redemption.” –TitleTrakk
“Strong entertaining, character-driven historical that will remind readers all that glitters on Wall St. is not gold… Riveting read of high society drama…highly recommended.” –Midwest Book Review
Baroness Roaring 20s Kindle Fire Giveaway from @SusanMayWarren!
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Expected to marry well and to take the reins of the family empire, they have their lives planned out for them. But following their dreams — from avant garde France, to Broadway, to the skies in the world of barnstormers and wing-walkers — will take all their courage. And if they find love, will they choose freedom or happily ever after?
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