Annie By Ron Mahaffey Giveaway!

Cody Miller's lifelong desire to serve and protect the country he loves is a reality now, thanks to the Vietnam War. He has served honorably and well, and he's about to be sent back to the States...along with the woman he loves. But just as his dreams are about to come true, a tragedy strikes, giving him the opportunity to protect an angel of mercy...but at great cost to himself. Cody wakes up in a veterans' hospital believing that he has nothing left to live for. With a cold and angry heart, his only wish is to ride into the Colorado wilderness, never to be seen again. But Cody doesn't know that destiny is following him in a way he doesn't expect. Will it reach him in time? Annie is a deftly plotted, richly characterized novel that illuminates the physical and emotional realities of war with vividness and compassion to create a deeply satisfying story. Pick up your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Annie-Ron-Mahaffey/dp/1478711299/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&quid=1368661305&Sr=8-1&keywords=Annie+By+Ron+Mohave This was a very fast read it is a short book you can read in in one sitting. It was written well. This was an action, romance, deep story. I enjoyed it and look forward to more books from Ron in the future.   I was given a copy of this book by the author for my review.

The Cat that God Sent By Jim Kraus GIVEAWAY!

Jake Wilkerson, a disillusioned young pastor who is an expert at hiding his fears, takes on a new assignment at a small rural church in Coudersport, Pennsylvania--which is a far piece from anywhere and full of curiously odd and eccentric people. His first day on the job, he is adopted by Petey--a cat of unknown origins and breed--but a very sentient cat who believes that he is on a mission from God to redeem Jake and bring him back to the truth. Jake must confront his doubts early on when he meets Emma Grainger, a single woman and a veterinarian who dismisses all Christians as "those people." Then, Tassy, a young runaway with a secret, arrives at the door of the church looking for a place of refuge. How does Jake deal with this runaway and his interest in Dr. Grainger? More importantly, can Jake rekindle his faith? Petey does his best to lead all people to the truth, in a most subtle and feline way.   Pick up  your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Cat-That-God-Sent/dp/1426765614/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1368662419&sr=1-1&keywords=the+cat+that+god+sent Jim Kraus is a longtime writer and editor who has authored or co-authored more than 20 books, both fiction and nonfiction. His best-selling humor book, Bloopers, Blunders, Jokes, Quips, and Quotes, was published by Tyndale House Publishers, sold more than 40,000 copies and inspired several spin-off books. Jim, and his wife, novelist Terri Kraus, and one son, live in the Chicago area. Also residing with them is a sweet and gentle miniature schnauzer named Rufus. Coincidently, Rufus is also the name of the dog in Jim's latest book, The Dog That Talked to God. "What a coincidence," Jim said. "What are the odds of that happening?" They also share space with an ill-tempered Siberian cat named Petey. Jim recently was awarded a Master of Writing Arts degree from DePaul University. "Now, I am able to write more better," Jim said. (Yes, that is supposed to be humorous.) Passionate about writing, Jim loves to create true-to-life characters. "I tend to be the one at the party that is on the edge of things--observing how folks act and react. Plus, I'm not that crazy about people in general--so it works out fine." (Again, it's supposed to be funny.) The idea of the last book came from Jim's twice-daily walks with his dog, Rufus. "I tend to think through problems as we walk, and I sometimes, softly, pose questions to the noble dog Rufus. And if he could, he would answer them. I know he wants to. Sometimes I give his answers a voice. And I imagined that most pet-owners do the same thing. The idea of a talking dog didn't seem so far-fetched. And the story grew from there." I read and loved Jim's first book The Dog that Talked to God. I have to tell you I am a dog lover not so much for cats. You do NOT have to be a cat lover to love this book on forgiveness, love, and redemption. You are sure to fall in love with Petey the stray cat while you are reading this book. It is book that you will not soon forget after you have read it. I really enjoyed this book. I give this book 4 stars, and recommend it to all my book lover friends. I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my review.

The Heart Stone By Sherry Kyle GIVEAWAY!

When the biological father of Jessica MacAllister’s son decides to break their custody agreement, Jessica and her son visit her Uncle George for advice and refuge… Following a year of grief, Evelyn Sweeney is finally ready to move on. Pondering her new path in life, her mind drifts to her first love, George MacAllister… When the lives of these two women cross, they discover that one heart-shaped ring binds their stories together. But will the results be a rekindled faith and new hope, or will it lead them both back into the darkness they’ve fought for so long?   Pick up your copy http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Stone-Sherry-Kyle/dp/1426733518/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1366331702&sr=1-1&keywords=the+heart+stone+sherry+kyle Sherry Kyle is a graduate of Biola University with a degree in Communications. She is a freelance writer and a small group leader for her church. Her book for tween girls titled The Christian Girl’s Guide to Style released from Legacy Press in 2009. Her debut fiction novel, Delivered with Love was released by Abingdon Press in 2011. Sherry maintains an active membership in the Christian Writers Fellowship International, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Adoption Writers. She is also a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature.Sherry has four children, three homegrown and one by adoption, between the ages of 9 and 15. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys jazz concerts with her husband, Douglas, watching movies, and spending time with her family in central California. Visit her at www.sherrykyle.com. Sherry has wrote a story to pull at your heartstrings and one that you will not be able to put down. This was a fantastic book. The whole book from page one was so good, I really enjoyed the ending. I love a happy ending! I can not wait to see what Sherry writes next, she is super talented. I recommend this book. I gave this book 5 stars. I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my review.

The Face of The Earth By Deborah Raney GIVEAWAY!

What if she never came home . . . ? When Mitchell Brannon’s beloved wife sets off for home after a conference, he has no idea that his life is about to change forever. Mitch returns from work early that evening, surprised that Jill’s car isn’t in the garage. But her voice on the answering machine makes him smile. “Hey, babe, I’m just now checking out of the hotel, but I’ll stop and pick up something for dinner. Love you.” Hours later, Jill still hasn’t returned, and Mitch’s irritation turns to dread. When the police come up empty, Mitch enlists the help of their next-door neighbor, Jill’s best friend, Shelley, to help search. As hours turn into days and days into weeks, Mitch and Shelley’s friendship grows ever closer—and decidedly more complicated. Every lead seems to be a dead end, and Mitch wonders how he can honor the vows he made to a woman who has seemingly disappeared from the face of the earth.   Pick up your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Face-Earth-Novel-Deborah-Raney/dp/1416599975/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1366425950&sr=1-1&keywords=the+face+of+the+earth I went from full-time stay-at-home mom for 20 years to pretty much full-time author. My passion is my family-my husband and I have been married for 38 years and have four kids, and four darling grandkids! But since, if a mom does her job right, she eventually puts herself OUT of a job, I'm delighted to have the privilege of working as a novelist. I absolutely love the writing life. I've had a couple of non-fiction books published and contributed to some anthologies, as well as writing magazine articles. But my first love is fiction. I have written more than 25 novels and am now working on a new book for Howard/Simon & Schuster. A typical writing day begins early-often before 6 a.m.-with the business side of things: answering e-mail and reader mail, updating my Web site, reading for research. We're new empty-nesters so our routine is much quieter than it was when we had four kids at home. When my writing time begins, I have a routine that sets the stage, starting with lighting scented candles, choosing mood music on Pandora, and brewing a pot of coffee. Lately I've been enjoying coffee our son sent me from Germany. I have a cozy office that looks out over our front yard where I can watch for the UPS man and the mailman. But since I write on a laptop, I often take my computer to the kitchen counter or a chair by the fireplace, or, if the weather is nice, out on the deck where my feline friend keeps me company. I try to wrap up the day's words (usually 1000-1500 a day) by dinnertime. Believe it or not, my first choice of activities for the evening is READING-a great novel, of course! As much as I enjoy the actual process of writing, I am an extrovert by nature, and doubt I'd last long in this business were it not for the company of several wonderful online writers' groups, the joy of connecting with other authors at retreats and conventions, and meeting aspiring writers when I teach at conferences around the country. Probably the most exciting event in my writing life so far was when my first novel was made into a film by World Wide Pictures. Certainly a dream come true! I believe writing is a calling from God on my life-one I've felt since I was a twelve-year-old girl-and I feel blessed beyond words to have answered that call.   Deborah has done it again only this time I could not put the book down at all I had to find out where Jill was and if she was alive. This is a fantastic book and a real page tuner. I just don't know how Deborah does it but each book gets better and better. This book has a mystery and it has some romance. I just loved the ending also. I highly recommend this book. I gave it 5 stars.   I  Was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my review.

The Artist's Daughter By Alexandra Kuyendall GIVEAWAY!

When Alexandra Kuykendall became a mother it was the beginning of a soul-searching journey that took her into her past and made her question everything she'd experienced--and a lot of what she hadn't. The only daughter of a single, world-traveling mother and an absent artist father, Alexandra shares her unique quest to answer universal questions: Am I lovable? Am I loved? Am I loving? In short, moving episodes, Alexandra transports readers into a life that included a childhood in Europe, a spiritual conversion marked more by questions than answers, a courtship in the midst of a call to be with troubled teens, marriage and motherhood--and always, always, the question of identity. Through her personal journey, women will discover their own path to understanding the shape of their lives and a deeper sense of God's intimate presence within it.   Pick up your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Artists-Daughter-Memoir-Alexandra-Kuykendall/dp/0800722051/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1368055975&sr=1-1&keywords=the+artists+daughter Alexandra Kuykendall is on staff at MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) where she encourages mothers of young children to keep growing as they take on their new mothering identity. She is a regular contributor and consulting editor to MomSense magazine, Connections magazine, and the MOPS blog. A frequent speaker for MOPS, Alexandra has been featured on Good Morning America. As the mother of four young children, she continues to refine her mothering identity. She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, Derek, and their daughters.   What a wonderful story of GRACE! I really enjoyed this memoir and I think it will be one that I read again in the future. For all of you who are saying well I only enjoy reading fiction, I am a fiction girl at heart as well but this was a very touching story of grace that you should not pass up. I learned a lot from reading this book, in fact once I stared reading it I could not put it down. I recommend this 4 star book. I was given a copy of it by the publisher for my review.

Pastors' Wives By Lisa Takeuchi Cullen Giveaway!

What’s it like when the man you married is already married to God? asks Pastors’ Wives, an often surprising yet always emotionally true first novel set in a world most of us know only from the outside. Lisa Takeuchi Cullen’s debut novel Pastors’ Wives follows three women whose lives converge and intertwine at a Southern evangelical megachurch. Ruthie follows her Wall Street husband from New York to Magnolia, a fictional suburb of Atlanta, when he hears a calling to serve at a megachurch called Greenleaf. Reeling from the death of her mother, Ruthie suffers a crisis of faith—in God, in her marriage, and in herself. Candace is Greenleaf’s “First Lady,” a force of nature who’ll stop at nothing to protect her church and her superstar husband. Ginger, married to Candace’s son, struggles to play dutiful wife and mother while burying her calamitous past. All their roads collide in one chaotic event that exposes their true selves. Inspired by Cullen’s reporting as a staff writer for Time magazine, Pastors’ Wives is a dramatic portrayal of the private lives of pastors’ wives, caught between the demands of faith, marriage, duty, and love.   Pick up your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Pastors-Wives-Lisa-Takeuchi-Cullen/dp/0452298822/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1365893917&sr=1-1&keywords=pastors%27+wives Lisa Takeuchi Cullen was a longtime staff writer for TIME magazine. She now develops television pilots for production companies. Born in Japan, Cullen lives in New Jersey with family. This is her first novel. This is just my opinion please don't send me e-mails yelling at me about this review.  This book was not my cup of tea.  I could not wait to read this book but let me tell you, I did not enjoy it at all. one it has bad language in it, two it was all over the place, this was a book I could not tell you what was happening with the three wives of the pastors from one chapter to the next.  I like a book that holds my attention. I will not be reading anything else by Lisa that is for sure. I give this book 3 stars   I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review

Last Chance for Justice By Kathi Macias GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Bloomfield, where life is simple, love is real, and stories are shared. Lynn Myers is still reeling from losing her husband of thirty-five years when word comes that her only sibling, an older brother, has also died. With no one else to settle the estate, she must return to her small hometown of Bloomfield, however briefly, to settle his affairs. Lynn’s daughter, Rachel, has just graduated from Bible college and with no other commitments comes along to sort through her uncle’s huge old home, right next to the local cemetery. It isn't long before Rachel has two men -- a handsome CPA and the youth pastor -- seriously vying for her attention. At the same time, Lynn's attention is drawn to a set of journals her brother has left behind detailing a long-standing Bloomfield mystery. As they pursue solving this mystery, Rachel must make some personal decisions about her future, while Lynn is forced to face unexpected issues from her own past.   Pick up your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Last-Chance-Justice-Bloomfield-Novel/dp/1433677172/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367978898&sr=8-1&keywords=last+chance+for+justice+kathi+macias Kathi Macias is a multiple award-winning novelist and was named 2011 Author of the Year at BooksAndAuthors.net. A popular speaker at churches, women's clubs and retreats, and writer's conferences, Kathi lives with her husband in Homeland, California. Well folks Kathi has done it again, she hit the ball out of the park with her latest book. This is not a book that you would think Kathi would write, it is different then her other books. Kathi writes so that you keep on turning the pages and before you know it the book has come to an end. Her books end way to fast for me. You are sure to love the characters and the mystery with a little romance on the side that fill the pages of Last Chance for Justice. I really enjoyed Rachel. I recommend this book. I was given a copy of this book by the author.