Flight of the Earls By Michael Reynolds Giveaway!

It’s 1846 in Ireland. When her family’s small farm is struck by famine, Clare Hanley and her younger brother, Seamus, set out across the ocean to the Promised Land of America.Five years prior, Clare’s older sister Margaret and her Uncle Tomas emigrated in similar fashion and were not to be heard from again. But Clare must face her fears as she lands in the coming-of-age city of New York. There she discovers love, adventure, tragedy, and a terrible secret which threatens to destroy her family and all she believes.Flight of the Earls is the first book in a historical novel trilogy based on Irish immigration in the 1840s.   Pick up your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Flight-Earls-Heirs-Ireland-Novel/dp/1433678195/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1357102178&sr=1-1&keywords=flight+of+the+earls+michael+k+reynolds Michael K. Reynolds is the author of a series of Irish historical novels being published by B&H Publishing Group. His debut Irish historical novel, Flight of the Earls, releases January, 2013. Heirs of Ireland Historical Saga An epic and sweeping Irish 19th century historical series written with a cinematographic eye. It features gripping suspense, memorable characters and breathtaking settings. Book Release Dates: Book One: Flight of the Earls, January 2013 Book Two: In Golden Splendor, July 2013 Book Three: Songs of the Shenandoah, January 2014 Michael is a writer with more than two decades of experience in crafting fiction, non-fiction, journalism, copywriting and documentary production. He is represented by Janet Kobobel Grant of Books & Such Literary Agency. Producer of Emmy Award Winning Documentaries Michael is also the writer and producer of an Emmy and Telly award-winning series of documentaries titled, Crystal Darkness. These thirty minute anti-meth films have been heavily promoted and broadcast in cities and states throughout the United States and Mexico. They have been viewed collectedly by more than 10 million people and the message has reached more than 30 million to date. His most recent documentary is titled, Bullying, and tackles a rising epidemic which is causing our children to drop out of school and is the cause of depression, suicide and campus violence. The films were produced by Global Studio, a social marketing agency Michael founded in 1998. Since that time he has served hundreds of clients throughout the nation in developing powerful and innovative marketing campaigns using a variety of mediums including: print, film, television, radio and Internet. He has extensive experience in all levels of branding, web development, social media, public relations and advertising. He also has wide experience as a speaker and on-air personality and has been interviewed on a variety of newspapers, radio stations and televisions networks throughout the nation. Michael earned his B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of California, San Diego and lives in Reno with his wife and three children. He is active in marketplace, marriage, small group and men's ministries as a leader and speaker. He has served as elder at his church and is an area leader for the Fellowship of Companies for Christ International, a member of Sparks Rotary and served as chairperson for the local advisory board of the Salvation Army. Do you enjoy a good, deep, historical? Then you will not want to miss this one! This is an author to watch out for, Micheal writes with heart. His book grips you from page one. I could not put it down.  I loved reading about the Irish immigration, this was a first for me. When you open this book up you will not put it down until you have read the very last page. I was honored to read and review this book. Pick up this 5 star book. I was given a copy of this book by the author.

Callie By Sharon Srock

Three dire circumstances. Three desperate prayers. One miracle to save them all. Callie Stillman is drawn to the evasive girl who's befriended her granddaughter, but the last time Callie tried to help a child, her efforts backfired. Memories of the tiny coffin still haunt her. Samantha and Iris Evans should be worried about homework, not whether they can pool enough cash to survive another week of caring for an infant while evading the authorities. Steve Evans wants a second chance at fatherhood, but his children are missing. And no one seems to want to help the former addict who deserted his family. For Steve to regain the relationship he abandoned, for his girls to receive the care they deserve, Callie must surrender her fear and rely on God to work the miracle they all need.

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Sharon Srock lives with her husband, Larry, and two dogs in Rural Oklahoma. She is a mother, grandmother, and Sunday School teacher. Sharon has one and three-quarters jobs and writes in her spare time. Her favorite hobby is traveling with her grandchildren. She is a member of the ACFW and currently serves as treasurer for her local chapter. Sharon's previous writing credits include numerous poems and short stories published in science fiction fanzines.

This is the first book I have read by Sharon. So I am guessing many of you have not heard of Sharon as well. You will want to pick up a copy of her book to enjoy, I can a sure you.

Callie is the first book in  the Women of Valley View series.  I can't wait for book two. Sharon loves the Lord and it shows in her writing. You  can see her light shine on each page of her book Callie.

I say grab a copy and get to know Callie and Steve.  Let me know what you think of Callie after you read it. I bet that you will really enjoy it.

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Grace Given By Beth Shriver

In Book two of the Touch of Grace Series, Elsie Yoder can't forgive her sister for leaving the Amish community with the young man she was smitten with, and forcing her to deal with the locals alone who threaten them to leave. Can she work through her bitterness and humble herself enough to give and receive the grace she needs?   Pick up your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Grace-Given-Touch-Beth-Shriver/dp/1621360172/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1357101505&sr=1-1&keywords=grace+given+by+beth+shriver Beth Shriver received a degree in social work and psychology from the University of Nebraska. She worked as a caseworker for Boulder County Department of Social Services before starting a family. Beth's family live in Texas after moving from their first home in Colorado. She freelances for the local papers in her area, writes columns, devotionals, and novels in a variety of genres in both fiction and nonfiction.  Oh Boy, I just LOVE Beth, she is one of the best Amish authors out there. I could not get anything in the house done for reading her latest book, Once you open it and start reading you will not put it down until the very last page. I was hooked in her second book and very sad that I have to wait on Healing Grace book three in Touch of Grace series until this fall. I loved Elsie and Gideon, and I am sure you will find them a great pair to spend some time with. I give this book 5 stars only because that all say 5 stars is the best. I highly recommend this book.   I was given a copy of this book by the author

Goodnight, Brian By Steven Manchester Giveaway!

Fate was working against little Brian Mauretti. The food that was meant to nourish him was poisoning him instead, and the doctors said the damage was devastating and absolute. Fate had written off Brian. But fate didn’t count on a woman as determined as Brian’s grandmother, Angela DiMartino – who everyone knew as Mama. Loving her grandson with everything she had, Mama endeavored to battle fate. Fate had no idea what it was in for.

An emotional tale about the strength of family bonds, unconditional love, and the perseverance to do our best with the challenging gifts we receive, GOODNIGHT, BRIAN is an uplifting tribute to what happens when giving up is not an option.

 

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Steven Manchester is the national bestselling author of TWELVE MONTHS, PRESSED PENNIES, THE UNEXPECTED STORM: THE GULF WAR LEGACY and JACOB EVANS, as well as several books under the pseudonym, Steven Herberts. His work has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, CBS’s The Early Show, CNN’s American Morning and BET’s Nightly News. Recently, three of Steven’s short stories were selected “101 Best” for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. When not spending time with his beautiful wife, Paula, or his four children, this Massachusetts author is promoting his works or writing.

Are you ready for a book that you need a box of tissue be your side while reading? Well then this is your book. This is the first book I have read by Steven, and I hope it will not be my last he has written some of the best characters. I love books about unconditional love, that is what makes this one so great. You will not want to miss this new read by Steven. I gave it 4 stars.   I was given a copy of this book by Steven's publisher

Radical Well-Being By Rita Hancock MD Giveaway

What’s blocking you from experiencing total wellness? Research increasingly shows a strong connection between our spiritual life, our emotions, and our physical well being. Yet too often our physical conditions are treated without taking our whole lives into account.  In Radical Well-being, Dr. Rita Hancock shows you how your mind, body, and spirit are connected and addresses the factors that can contribute, and even cause, illness, addictions, and chronic pain.   If you suffer from medical conditions like fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, neck or back pain, irritable bowel syndrome, jaw pain, food and drug allergies, depression, anxiety, or unwanted behaviors such as overeating, an eating disorder, overspending, drug abuse or alcoholism, Radical Well-being will show you a biblical, whole-body approach to overcoming your condition. With nearly twenty years of experience counseling patients from a balanced, mind/body/Holy Spirit perspective, Dr. Rita gives you practical nuts-and-bolts advice, including how to:   ·           Identify the lies that are manipulating you from a subconscious level ·           Deal with emotional factors that can make your pain seem worse ·           Address addictive behaviors that you want to get rid of ·           Fully accept God's love and forgiveness on a deep, healing level   True freedom and improved health come when deeply-rooted lies are illuminated and replaced with knowledge from the merciful heart of God. Radical Well-being will help you feel better in all three domains—in your mind, body, and in your spirit. You will end up feeling the way one of Dr. Rita's patients put it: "Like the weight of a skyscraper has been lifted off my shoulders."   Pick up your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Radical-Well-being-biblical-overcoming-addictions/dp/1616389737/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1356478554&sr=1-1&keywords=radical+well-being As a board-certified physician in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Management, Dr. Rita Hancock specializes in helping her patients achieve optimal function in spite of their arthritic, painful joints. One way she does this is by helping them lose weight. Dr. Rita has not only Ivy League training in nutrition and the psychology of obesity, but she also speaks from personal experience. She personally overcame a compulsive eating disorder and lost 75 pounds and kept it off for for over 27 years. Since true health requires wellness in three dimensions: mind, body, and spirit, Dr. Rita also counsels her patients in regard to their emotional and spiritual well-being. This approach has allowed her to get to the root of otherwise unexplained pain and/or stress-induced illness in a large number of patients.  Dr. Rita's books include The Eden Diet (Zondervan 2008) and The Eden Diet Workbook, which are about learning to eat in response to physical rather than emotional hunger. And her latest book is called Radical Well-being: A Biblical Guide to Overcoming Pain, Illness, and Addictions (Siloam, January 8, 2013). Radical Well-being offers a road map for finding relief if you suffer with conditions such as fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, neck or back pain, irritable bowels, depression, anxiety, or compulsive behaviors like overeating, consuming drugs or alcohol, over-spending, etc.--especially if you desire a biblical approach to the management of those conditions. To enhance your well-being, Dr. Rita also produced a series of twenty-two minute audio recordings for stress-management and weight control. The series is called "Godly Affirmations For Weight Control" and is available on Amazon.com in the digital recordings store. Her specific recordings are entitled, "A Battle With The Flesh" (for food cravings control), "A Walk on the Beach" (for relief from emotional eating), "A Picnic at the Lake" (for eating properly at social events), and "A Walk in the Forest" (for learning to love exercise). Dr. Rita writes from the Christian perspective and lives in Oklahoma City with her husband and children.   This is the second book by Rita that I have read and loved. In this book she teaches you to heal with godlier thinking and she does it with  scriptures for emotional healing,scripture for self-talk and meditation,  and prayers for your emotional healing. In very easy to understand language. I think the title should have been Emotional well being. This is a book that should be on everyones book shelf. It is not your ordinary self help book, you will want to get a copy of this book and share it with all of your loved ones and friends. It is the best biblical guide that I have read. I was given a copy of this book by the author.

The Lesson By Suzanne Woods Fisher

In her wildest dreams, spunky and impulsive nineteen-year-old Mary Kate Lapp never imagined herself behind a schoolteacher's desk. A run-in (literally) with the schoolteacher compels her to act as a substitute teacher, just as her restless desire to see the world compels her to apply for a passport . . . just in case. The only thing of interest to M.K. in the sleepy Amish community of Stoney Ridge is the unexplained death of a sheep farmer that coincided with the arrival of a mysterious young man into the community. Frustrated that no one takes the crime seriously, she takes matters into her own hands. Unfortunately, as tends to be the case for M.K., she jumps headlong into trouble. Centered on one of Suzanne Woods Fisher's most loved characters, this is the story fans have eagerly anticipated. The precocious M.K. is all grown up (well, almost) and ready to take on the world--with surprising results. Fisher's trademark plot twists and turns are as unexpected and satisfying as ever in this third book in the Stoney Ridge Seasons series. Pick Up your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Lesson-The-Novel-Stoney-Seasons/dp/0800719891/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356478063&sr=8-1&keywords=the+lesson+suzanne+woods+fisher                                                                     Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of The Choice, The Waiting, The Search, The Keeper, and The Haven, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. She is also the coauthor of a new Amish children's series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Suzanne is a Christy Award finalist and a Carol Award finalist. She is the host of internet radio show Amish Wisdom and a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. For more information, please visit www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and connect with her on Twitter @suzannewfisher. You are going to LOVE the conclusion to the Stoney Ridge Seasons series. As with any of  Suzanne's books I could not put it down. I loved Mary Kate Lapp and Chris and his sister Jenny. I feel in love with all three of them right off the bat. This is a must read series. Best book hands down in the series. If you have not read Suzanne's books before, this is fantastic series to start out with. I give this book 5 stars I was given a copy of this book by the publisher

A Plain Scandal By Amanda Flower Win it before you can buy it!

The people of Appleseed Creek in the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country are under attack. Soon after the dust has settled on a buggy accident that turned out to be murder, an unknown assailant begins cutting off the long hair of Amish women and the beards of Amish men.New to the area, computer specialist Chloe Humphrey may not share their customs, but she is certainly alarmed over these crimes against the Amish and worries how such events will impact her growing number of friends who are more connected to that way of life.In this small community, when Chloe discovers the body of an Amish businessman who was stabbed in the back and whose beard was cut off, she knows that finding the murderer and restoring peace to Appleseed Creek is as much her responsibility as anyone else’s.   Pre-order your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Plain-Scandal-Appleseed-Creek-Mystery/dp/1433676982/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1356478329&sr=1-1&keywords=a+plain+scandal+by+amanda+flower

Amanda Flower, an Agatha-nominated mystery author, started her writing career in elementary school when she read a story she wrote to her sixth grade class and had the class in stitches with her description of being stuck on the top of a Ferris wheel. She knew at that moment she'd found her calling of making people laugh with her words. Her debut mystery, Maid of Murder, was a 2010 Agatha Award Nominee for Best First Novel and the first in a series featuring amateur sleuth India Hayes. In July 2012, Amanda will debuting her second mystery series, the Appleseed Creek Mystery Series, which is set in Ohio's Amish country. In addition to being a mystery author, Amanda is an academic librarian for a small college near Cleveland. Visit her online at www.amandaflower.com.

Amanda's second book in the Appleseed Mystery is one you will not want to miss, I really enjoyed it. I could not put it down. I love who done it books and this one is very well written.

You are sure to fall in love with Amanda's writing as soon as you open the book and read the first page, you will be hooked.

Amanda is an Amish author to watch out for, she is going to be huge.

 

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