Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Before the Dawn And Sweet September By Kathleen Bauer GIVEAWAY!


It's the dawn of a new season in Charlotte Stevenson's life.
Charlotte Stevenson's world is turned upside-down by the death of her daughter, Denise, whose three children are now coming to Nebraska to live on Heather Creek Farm. Sam is fiercely protective of his younger siblings; Emily desperately misses her friends; and young Christopher, a sweet soul, just wants to fit in. While Charlotte helps the grandchildren she barely knows adjust to their new life, she also wrestles with her own grief. What if she makes the same mistakes she made with Denise? Is this her chance to make things right? The miracle of new life, along with God's healing touch, reminds all of them that it's always darkest just before the dawn.
About the Home to Heather Creek series: Before the Dawn is the first book in the Home to Heather Creek series. Charlotte Stevenson is raising her grandchildren on the family farm after a tragic accident changes all of their lives forever. With the help of her husband Bob and a close-knit circle of friends, she will do whatever it takes to keep this fragile family together. See how God, who makes the sun rise and the crops grow, watches over our lives too.
 
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Kathleen Bauer is the pen name for a team of writers who have come together to create the Home to Heather Creek series. Before the Dawn is written by Carolyne Aarsen. Originally a city girl, Carolyne moved to the countryside near Neerlandia, Alberta when she married her husband Richard. While raising four children, foster children, and various animals, Carolyne learned how to drive tractors, front end loaders, and ATVs. She grew a garden and learned to can and preserve its produce. Somewhere in all this she learned to write. Since 1997 she has sold over 40 books.
 
 I really enjoyed Before the  Dawn. I read it in just 2 hours. I love a great story about family.
I loved the farm life that is so vividly described in this book.
I could not put the book down until I finished the last page. This is such a heartwarming story of hope and family.
I gave this book 5 stars and I recommend it to those how like a fast Christian read.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.
 
As tenuous family bonds threaten to break apart, a mystery on the farm might be the one thing that can restore the Stevensons' hope for the harvest.
Harvest at Heather Creek Farm is an exciting time, but the children don't seem to be getting into the spirit. Emily is struggling with farm life, Christopher spends most of his time alone, and Sam is failing school. Charlotte is determined not to make the same mistakes she did with her own kids, but how can she get her grandchildren back on track?
Meanwhile, the vegetable garden is uprooted one night. Who could have done such a thing? Charlotte sets out to uncover the truth, and as the kids pull together to find answers, this cobbled-together family learns more about one another and the love that binds them together.
About the Home to Heather Creek series: Sweet September is the second book in the Home to Heather Creek series. Charlotte Stevenson is raising her grandchildren on the family farm after a tragic accident changes all of their lives forever. With the help of her husband Bob and a close-knit circle of friends, she will do whatever it takes to keep this fragile family together. See how God, who makes the sun rise and the crops grow, watches over our lives too.
 
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Kathleen Bauer is the pen name for a team of writers who have come together to create the Home to Heather Creek series. Sweet September is written by Tricia Goyer. A best-selling author of thirty-three books as well as 500+ magazine articles, she is a two time Carol Award winner, and a Christy award and ECPA Award Finalist. Tricia is on the blogging team at MomLifeToday.com and TheBetterMom.com. She is the founder of Hope Pregnancy Ministries in Northwestern Montana, and she currently heads up a Teen Mops Group in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tricia is the creator of NotQuiteAmishLiving.com and hosts a weekly radio podcast Living Inspired. Find out more about Tricia at TriciaGoyer.com
 
I did not enjoy this book at all. I was so sad because I LOVED the first book Before the Dawn. This one you could tell was not written by the same author. It was not well written at all.
I hate to say it ladies but you know me if it is not worth you spending your money on I will tell you. Save your money for another book worth reading.
I do not recommend this book.
I am so sorry. if you want to read about the Stevnsons' then I say pick up book one Before the Dawn you will not be sorry it was great.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.

18 comments:

  1. Dear Mary! I would love to win this give-away! PLLLLLEEAASE! And thank you!

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  2. Like to read both they sound like really good books .Blessings ,Dana" Girl"

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    1. Dana Girl, You are the WINNER! I will get your books right out to you!

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  3. Well after reading both reviews you can guess which one I am buying. I love your truthful reviews so much. Thank you Mary.

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  4. Even though you didn't like the second book, you raved about the first book, thank you for your honesty! I'm looking forward to reading Before the Dawn.

    Thanks Mary for your reviews and giveaways!

    Blessings!
    Judy B

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  5. Would love to read the first book. Not too interested in the second one since you did not give it a good review. I trust your reviews Mary. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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  6. Mary, thank you so much for your reviews and your honesty. Both books sound so heartfelt and wonderful, I hate to hear that Sweet September is not the book it ought to be. Thank you for the chance to become a winner!

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  7. I can't wait to read Before the Dawn. Let me tell you a secret Mary, I do not like Tricia Goyer at all either. So with that being said I will go over to Amazon and get my copy of Before the Dawn and I will just pass on the second book. I hope that does not mess me up in the series, if it does oh well. Mary,Well you be reviewing the rest of the series?

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  8. I would like to read both books BEFORE THE DAWN and SWEET SEPTEMBER. I'd like to see what's wrong with it. Thanks for the giveaway

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  9. Mary, thanks for your reviews. I would love to win these books. Sounds like a good family story. Please put my name in. Thanks! MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  10. Before The Dawn sounds wonderful! I grew up next to a farm, and love reading farm living. I'm really sorry that the second book was such a disappointment, but I appreciate your honesty, Mary! Thanks for a great review on Before The Dawn!

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  11. Both books sound great, please pick my name thank you
    Shirley B jcisforme@aol.com

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  12. What a great giveaway! Would love to win these books.

    Great review Mary!

    Cathy Weber
    Cdweber20@hotmail.com

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  13. Glad that you liked one of the books Mary, thanks for your honest reviews of both books.

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  14. The Home to Heather Creek series sounds promising, but I am sorry the second book fell short. I always appreciate your reviews and your honesty, Mary!

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  15. Both of these books sound really good.

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  16. Both books SOUND good - thanks for your reviews & opinions, Mary!

    Bonnie Roof

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  17. Your opinions are welcomed and appreciated! Sounds like a great read - the 1st one!
    susanlulu@yahoo.com

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