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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liz Tolsma is a new author to me so I was not sure what to expect when I agreed to review “Snow on the Tulips”. I am happy to say that there was absolutely no reason to be concerned. The story grabbed me immediately and I was not ready to give it up when I reached the final page.<\/p>\n

“Snow on the Tulips” was so well written that I almost felt as if I were there with the characters and experiencing everything they experienced – the fear, the anger, the determination, the hopelessness, the deprivation, and the grief. I could also identify with Cornelia’s feeling that God did not listen to her prayers. It is beyond my imagination how citizens of countries occupied by Nazi forces were able to function day to day with the ever present threat of those cruel and unfeeling men. I knew very little about the Dutch resistance during World War 2 but found their story both fascinating and inspiring.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Litfuse Publicity, another new author has been added to my Must Read list. “Snow on the Tulips” kept me spellbound until the end and I am in hopes that a sequel is in the works. I would recommend this novel to anyone, both male or female, especially those who enjoy historical fiction of this era.<\/p>\n

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This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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A stranger\u2019s life hangs in the balance. But to save him is to risk everything.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The war is drawing to a close, but the Nazis still occupy part of the Netherlands. After the losses she\u2019s endured, war widow Cornelia is only a shadow of the woman she once was. She fights now to protect her younger brother, Johan, who lives in hiding.<\/p>\n

When Johan brings Gerrit Laninga, a wounded Dutch Resistance member, to Cornelia\u2019s doorstep, their \u00a0lives are forever altered. Although scared of the consequences of harboring a wanted man, Cornelia\u2019s faith won\u2019t let her turn him out.<\/p>\n

As she nurses Gerrit back to health, she is drawn to his fierce passion and ideals, and notices a shift within herself. Gerrit\u2019s intensity challenges her, making her want to live fully, despite the fear that constrains her. When the opportunity to join him in the Resistance presents itself, Cornelia must summon every ounce of courage imaginable.<\/p>\n

She is as terrified of loving Gerrit as she is of losing him. But as the winter landscape thaws, so too does her heart. Will she get a second chance at true love? She fears their story will end before it even begins.<\/p>\n

Purchase a copy here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Learn more at Liz\u2019s website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

A splendid debut novel! With a tender romance, a gripping plot, and a well-researched setting, Snow on the Tulips<\/span> drew me in to the harrowing uncertainty of life in the Netherlands under Nazi rule. Liz Tolsma\u2019s beautiful story kept me up at night\u2014not just wondering what would happen to her endearing characters, but wondering what I would do in similar circumstances. Do not miss this book!<\/p>\n

Sarah Sundin, award-winning author of With Every Letter<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This book was a fascinating look at WWII from the Netherlands perspective, one I hadn’t heard before. It captured my interest and wouldn’t give it back until the last page!<\/p>\n

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Tolsma crafts strong characters and easy-to-visualize scenes. The inherent danger of the Nazi occupation is apparent. Relevant biblical connections remind the reader that God is always in control, no matter how dire the situation may seem. Tolsma\u2019s story is a way to remember the past and those who gave their lives for freedom. A German and Dutch glossary is included.<\/p>\n

4 Star Romantic Times Review<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong>
\n\"LizLiz Tolsma has lived in Wisconsin most of her life, and she now resides next to a farm field with her husband, their son, and their two daughters. Add a dog and a cat to that mix and there’s always something going on at their house. She’s spent time teaching second grade, writing advertising for a real estate company, and working as a church secretary, but she always dreamed of becoming an author. She’d love to have you visit her at www.liztolsma.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"separate\"Snow on the Tulips \u201cAmazon Reader Pack\u201d Giveaway from Liz Tolsma!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Liz Tolsma<\/a>\u00a0is celebrating the release of her novel,\u00a0Snow on the Tulips<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>by giving away an Amazon Reading Pack to one lucky winner. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Find out what readers are saying about the book here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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One winner will receive:<\/strong><\/p>\n