Sunday, April 28, 2013

Ruth's Dilemma and Emma's Choice By June Belfie Giveaway!



Life is complicated for Ruth Zook when her older sister, Emma, stakes her claim on Jeremiah Fisher, the man Ruth secretly loves. Confused, Ruth decides to leave Lancaster County to stay with her Aunt Esther, who left the Amish community as a young woman and now teaches at the university in Philadelphia. Ruth is introduced to a handsome young lawyer, who finds her enchanting and wants to be part of her life. Will Ruth leave all that is familiar for an easier life -- one filled with modern conveniences and luxury, or will she return to her plain Amish life and settle for a marriage, perhaps one without love?
 
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Emma, the eldest Zook sister, finds her emotions tossed between two available suitors. John Troyer is a handsome single Amish man looking for a wife. He is the same age as Emma and sought after by the other available girls. Gabe Kuhns, is an attractive widower concerned for his two young children and their need for a mother. Emma is not only their teacher in the one-room schoolhouse, but finds herself involved in their personal lives as well. Is there more drawing her to the family than just her concern for the children? Who will win Emma’s heart?
 
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June Belfie is addicted to writing. Rarely does a day go by without Ms. Belfie spending time on her exciting new career. A music major in school, she later turned to oil painting and sold many at her Inn in the Poconos, where she and her husband Jim spent eleven exciting years creating a get-away haven for weary New Yorkers and Philadelphians, as well as travelers from all walks of life. Ms. Belfie recently published her memoir about inn-keeping called, "Inn Sane" - available now. She also writes inspirational fiction and has just completed the first of a three-book series based on the Amish, which is available in paper or e-book. It’s titled, “Ruth’s Dilemma.” Raising five children (all productive members of society - so far!) she's now enjoying the fruits of her labor - in the form of eight grandkids! June and her husband, Jim, divide their time between Pennsylvania and Titusville, Florida. “Winters are dreary in the north. We thrive on the wonderful sunshiny days Florida has to offer.

  
The absolutely exquisite  cover models on the cover  of both Amish books are Junes granddaughters. I love it when an author can incorporate her family on the cover of her work.
This is not an Amish author to miss. June really can write a great Amish story, and I must say it is not like most of the other Amish writers books with the same ole story line.
I really enjoyed The Zook Sisters of Lancaster County Series these two books were very hard to put down. High praise for a new Amish author I know but wait until you all read these two books, you will fall in love with Emma and Ruth for sure.
I am so ready for June's next Amish book!
I hate to give up my copies of these two books, but I want to share them with another Amish book lover.
I am giving away both books to two very lucky winners to enjoy. Just leave a comment and come back on Tuesday and see who the lucky winners were!

I was given copies of both books by the author for my honest review.

30 comments:

  1. These look really interesting I haven't read this author before. Thanks for the giveaway Mary.
    Blessings
    joeym11@frontier.com

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  2. These two I am really excited about! I love Amish stories but it will be good to read a different style of Amish fiction. I agree, those are beautiful models on the covers. June your daughters are gorgeous. I hope that June will have more Amish books to follow!

    Thank you for the great review Mary

    Cathy Weber
    Cdweber20@hotmail.com

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    1. Cathy, you are the WINNER of one of the books! I will get it right out to you!

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  3. LOVE LOVE LOVE READING AMISH BOOKS .Blessings,Dana"Girl"

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  4. I think you have perked all our interest in these two books Mary! If you say you enjoyed and loved June's Amish fiction books then I know we will too! I'm looking forward to reading something that is a little different and as you say, not the same ole Amish story line. I'm hoping that I am one of the winners! :)

    Blessings!
    Judy B

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    1. Judy, You are one of the WINNERS! I will get your book right out to you!

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    2. WooHoo! Thanks so much Mary!

      Blessings!
      Judy

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  5. My favorite. Would love to win. Thanks, Mary. Great review!!!

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  6. Great reviews Mary! I have never read anything by this author before & would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  7. I love Amish books, great review

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  8. Wow! You just sold me on another author! These books sound wonderful! Thanks, Mary!

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  9. Enjoyed the reviews and would love to win. Thanks for doing this. God bless.

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  10. Oh these both sound really good to me. I love the covers with June's grand babies on them as well. thanks for telling us about these books. I look forward to her next Amish books.

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  11. A new Amish author, bring it on I am ready for a new one that can write a good story with a different plot, some of the amish writing authors tell the same stuff over and over. I am ready for some new ones. Thanks for sharing June with us Mary.

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  12. This is a new author to me -- how exciting. Would love to read her books. Please enter me in the giveaway. Thank you.

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  13. Wow , this is another new author will have to try out . Love to try out new authors.These two books sound great . Would love to win one of them and I do love Amish books . Thanks for the give away .
    lizd225(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. Another Amish author, I may have to check her out. Thanks for the heads up.

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  15. These books sound great! I always like to read what new authors have been writing. Please enter me in to the contest.

    Linda Ortiz
    strgth4yu@hotmail.com

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  16. WOW I have never read anything from this author...would love to win!!!

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  17. I am very excited about these books. I love great Amish fiction. They are actually my favorite books to read. So would love to win this contest.

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  18. You do such good reviews mary, and make us want these books. And, O especially love Amish books, and nice to meet new authors. Thanks for your kindness in giving us a chance to win and read these books. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot0com

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  19. Sounds like more great books. Thank you and Blessings, Susan Fryman

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  20. Just a quick note to thank you, Mary, for your lovely review on my two Amish books. Good news! The third, "Katie's Discovery" just came out in paper or ebook through Amazon. The cover girl is a close friend of my grandkids and a sweetheart in her own right.

    I plan to write a new series, with a blending of my Zook family and the new protagonist. Lots of ideas perking away!

    To all the people writing in, best of luck, and thanks for your interest. (Whoever wins "Emma's Choice" might want to read "Ruth's Dilemma" first, though they can be read as 'stand alone's)

    Blessings to each of you, June

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  21. Would love to read them, thank you for the oppoutunity!

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  22. Another new author. Love It!
    I love reading Amish books and I'm sure these will be ones I will read.
    Thanks for Review Mary.
    Carolyn Jefferson

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  23. I would love to win one of June's books.
    I have never had the opportunity to read one.
    They sound like wonderful books to read.
    I am an Amish book junkie!
    CherylB1987@hotmail.com
    Cheryl Baranski

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  24. I would love to win these books as June is a new author to me. Thanks, Rhonda
    rhonda_nash_hall@comcast.net

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  25. I would love to win as I like to read Amish books. Sharma Darby rdarby@roadrunner.com

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  26. Another good book to read...love them.I am looking forward to reading these.Thanks...

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