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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n “Love in the Seams” is a charming little love story with a historical, small town, western setting. Although the story was rather short and could be easily read in one evening, I did not feel at all short-changed and found it to be quite satisfying. I never know exactly what to expect from a new-to-me author so it was a welcome surprise.<\/p>\n The plot moved along at a steady pace with such well developed characters that I felt I knew them. LillyAnn, especially was a little charmer and offered quite a few chuckles along the way. What a cute little matchmaker! It was interesting to read about the unexpected romance between a small town seamstress and the widowed new schoolteacher. Neither was looking for love but it appears that God and LillyAnn had other ideas.<\/p>\n I thoroughly enjoyed “Love in the Seams” and suggest other readers give books by Jodie Wolfe a try.<\/p>\n I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that was provided by Celebrate Lit Publicity Group. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n Click to Purchase<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n Mae Stafford longs for the companionship and unconditional love her sister has found in her new husband. But after years of refusing potential suitors because of a pact they made as children, Mae no longer has any choices left once their agreement is broken. She has no hope that God will give her what she desires most, a family of her own. Instead of dwelling on what she doesn\u2019t have, she throws herself into her work as the recent sole owner of the local dress shop.<\/p>\n As a promise made to his late wife, Johannes Mueller agrees to travel west to be a school teacher in Calder Springs, Texas, away from the bigotry associated with being an immigrant in New York City. He hopes to improve his life and forget his loss. Johannes isn\u2019t counting on his five-year-old daughter\u2019s search for a new mother when they arrive. His little LillyAnn finds ways to bring the seamstress and him together\u2026often. Can he learn to embrace his German heritage and unlock his heart to love again?<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to purchase your copy.<\/p>\n ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n GUEST POST FROM JODIE WOLFE:<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m so excited to be a part of a Celebrate Lit tour. Thank you for the opportunity to give a small peek into my world. J Love in the Seams<\/em> is book two in my Twins & Needles series. Mae Stafford\u2019s journey to believe and have hope that God will give her the desires of her heart echo the ups and downs of my writing adventure.<\/p>\n I wrote my first novel as a teen quite a number of years ago. Ahem. We won\u2019t say how many years that have passed since then. J Let\u2019s just say it\u2019s quite a few. My next novel didn\u2019t get written until my early twenties\u2026and then soon after I had children. Fiction writing took a back seat as I raised my sons and home schooled them all the way through high school.<\/p>\n Over seven years ago I felt God nudging me back to writing. I still had a son at home, so the progress was a little slow at first. Since then I\u2019ve written four novels, three novellas, and have pitched a half dozen other ideas at various conferences or through my amazing agent.<\/p>\n God dropped my agent, Linda S. Glaz of Hartline Literary Agency, into my lap when I least expected it, but that\u2019s a different story. I\u2019ve had quite a number of rejections over the past few years as she\u2019s tried to drum up interest for my books. We\u2019ve had some nibbles and times when an editor or two was interested, but things didn\u2019t progress any further than that.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve entered contests and have experienced mixed results. I semi-finaled in American Christian Fiction Writer\u2019s Genesis contest a few years ago, and this past summer I found out I\u2019m a finalist in three different contests. But there also have been quite a few where the responses weren\u2019t so great.<\/p>\n Earlier this year I decided to put out a novella independently and Hearts Tightly Knit<\/em> was the result. It told the tale of Mae\u2019s twin sister, Ellie, and their pact to always stay together and never marry. When Ellie ended up with her happily-ever-after, I knew that Mae needed one too. The only thing is Mae isn\u2019t sure if her hopes for a family will ever come to fruition.<\/p>\n Highs and lows are part of a writer\u2019s life. Well, actually for all of us. J Sometimes it\u2019s easy to get bogged down in the negatives, the \u2018rejections\u2019 and not be able to see past them. Believe me, at times I wallow there for a little bit, but my aim is to write books that share about the hope we have in Christ. How can I convey that if I don\u2019t believe and experience it myself?<\/p>\n One of my favorite verses is Hebrews 11:1 (HCSB) which says, \u201cNow faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.\u201d One of the things I have hoped for many years was a writing contract. That finally happened in September when I signed for a novelette with Celebrate Lit that will be coming out in the spring. In the process of waiting, I\u2019ve found God has refined and honed me in this journey of hope.<\/p>\n My prayer is that my books will touch your heart and give you a glimmer of the hope we have in Christ. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity into your world.<\/p>\n BLOG STOPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n November 8: History, Mystery & Faith<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 9: Artistic Nobody (Spotlight)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 10: Pause for Tales<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 11: Reading Is My SuperPower<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 12: Quiet Quilter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 13: A Greater Yes <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 13: Blossoms and Blessings<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 14: God\u2019s Little Bookworm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 14: Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a><\/p>\n November 15: Lane Hill House<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 15: Ashley\u2019s Bookshelf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 16: ASC Book Reviews<\/a><\/p>\n November 17: Christian Bookaholic<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 17: Through the Open Window<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 18: Daysong Reflections<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 19: bigreadersite<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 19: Reviewing Novels Online<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 20: Splashes of Joy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 20: Book Bites, Bee Stings, and Butterfly Kisses<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n November 21: A Baker\u2019s Perspective<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n In honor of her tour, Jodie is giving away a wooden decorated basket, a 24 thread spools with needles and threader, a pack of 30 needles, a tape measure, a tomato pin cushion, embroidery scissors, a thimble, 15 piece sewing kit, and a $10 Amazon gift card0! Click the link below to enter; be sure to comment on this post to claim your nine bonus entries for this giveaway! https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/a88d<\/a><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MY REVIEW: “Love in the Seams” is a charming little love story with a historical, small town, western setting. Although the story was rather short and could be easily read in one evening, I did not feel at all short-changed and found it to be quite satisfying. 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\nJodie Wolfe<\/strong> creates novels where hope and quirky meet. She\u2019s been a semi-finalist and finalist in various writing contests and is a member of ACFW. When not writing she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, walking, and being a Grammie. Learn more at www.jodiewolfe.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a>GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n