{"id":13327,"date":"2012-10-17T16:41:10","date_gmt":"2012-10-17T21:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=13327"},"modified":"2012-10-17T16:41:10","modified_gmt":"2012-10-17T21:41:10","slug":"saving-gideon-by-amy-lillard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=13327","title":{"rendered":"Saving Gideon by Amy Lillard"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nThis week, the<\/span><\/center>

\nChristian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/span><\/a><\/center> <\/p>\n

is introducing<\/span><\/center>

\nSaving Gideon<\/a><\/span><\/center>

\nB&H Books (October 1, 2012)<\/center>

\nby<\/center>

\nAmy Lillard<\/a><\/span><\/center>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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A Word from Amy:<\/strong>I\u2019m a wife, mother, and bona fide Southern belle. Published author, expert corn bread maker, and Squirrel Princess.<\/p>\n

I live in Tulsa, though I was born in Mississippi. I moved to the Sooner State when I was seventeen and met my soul mate and best friend not long after. I\u2019ve retained a little of my Mississippi accent though most people think I\u2019m from Texas. (?) Rob and I have been married for over twenty years and have a son\u2013a mom proclaimed prodigy, of course!<\/p>\n

I love homemade tacos, shoes, and romance novels\u2013not necessarily in that order. I\u2019m a big fan of country music, a staunch proponent of saving the Oxford comma, and I\u2019m shamefully obsessed with all things Harry Potter.<\/p>\n

I believe that God is love. I guess that\u2019s why I adore romances.<\/p>\n

I have always been intrigued with the Amish culture, their gentle ways and slower-paced lifestyle. (And I love, love, love the fact that they stay married for their lifetime.) But until recently I never thought to blend this interest with my penchant for romance. Okay, okay, I\u2019m a bit old-fashioned and even enjoy the gender roles that are present in this culture. I love to cook and take care of my family. Yes, that\u2019s me June Cleaver with a laptop.<\/p>\n

I dislike people trying to convince me to read the Twlight series (I\u2019ll get to it or I won\u2019t, either way I\u2019m good with it), gratuitous violence, and strawberry ice cream. (I know I\u2019m alone on this last one, and again, I\u2019m good with it.)<\/p>\n

Favorite movies\u2013(besides HP) French Kiss, Maid of Honor, A Lot Like Love, Just Married, and Sweet Home Alabama. Oh, and Miss Congeniality, Sabrina (both versions) and a 1940?s movie called Dear Ruth. If you haven\u2019t seen it, you should! A-dorable. Anything with Doris Day and most all of Marilyn\u2019s and Audrey\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Amy and her books on her Website.<\/a><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE BOOK: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gideon Fisher wants one thing out of life — to be left alone. This is not the Amish way, but he\u2019s devastated after the death of his wife and son to the point of losing his faith. He buys a farm on the outskirts of the district and pulls away from his community. But when a freak spring snowstorm brings a beautiful Englisher to his farm, what choice does Gideon have but to let her in?<\/p>\n

Dallas socialite Avery Ann Hamilton is intrigued by the Amish farmer who pulls her out of the snow and into his austere lifestyle. Poor little rich girl, Avery has just gone through (yet another) bad breakup. Every man she meets only wants her for her father\u2019s money. All she has ever wanted is to be loved for herself. Avery soon discovers the Oklahoma Amish country is the perfect place to hide out and heal her broken heart.<\/p>\n

But she finds a peace in those back roads that she\u2019s never felt before. Now her life has purpose and meaning as she connects with God and those around her. And there\u2019s something more as she begins to care for this man who needs both love and forgiveness.<\/p>\n

Gideon never wanted to live again much less fall in love, but Avery finds her way into his heart, showing him the beauty of life and God\u2019s greatness. Yet as the feelings between Avery and Gideon grow, can they overcome their dissimilar lifestyles, or will their sheer differences pull them apart?<\/p>\n

If you would like to read the first chapter of Saving Gideon<\/a>, go HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>MY COMMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have a confession to make. Due to my love for and enthusiasm for Christian fiction, I have totally over-committed for the month of October. My good intentions would have me read and write a review for each and every book on my October calendar but life has a way of interfering with my best intentions and unfortunately I have to sleep sometime. I have read a few chapters of Saving Gideon<\/a> and I like what I have read. I intend to finish it because what I have read intrigues me. I’m pretty sure I would like both Gideon and Avery. I know how their story begins and would love to see it through to the end. But I have pressing deadlines on books I have no choice but to review. Hopefully I can get back to Saving Gideon<\/a> soon and write a proper review for it then.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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