The Silence of Winter By Wanda Brunstetter Giveaway!

Join Meredith and Luke Stoltzfus, an Amish couple who are faced with the greatest challenge of their young lives. In The Silence of Winter, part two of The Discovery--A Lancaster County Saga, Meredith anxiously waits to hear that Luke has arrived safely in Indiana for a new job opportunity. . .but Luke s call never comes. Instead, Meredith receives news that tears her heart to shreds and leaves her just barely living and only for the sake of the little one growing within her. How will Meredith ever go on without Luke?   Pre-order your copy here http://www.amazon.com/The-Silence-Winter-Discovery-Lancaster/dp/1620291436/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361492563&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Silence+of+the+Winter Wanda Brunstetter is an award-winning romance novelist who has led millions of readers to lose their heart in the Amish life. She is the author of almost 50 books with more than 5 million copies sold. Many of her books have landed on the top bestseller lists, including the New York Times, Publisher's Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and CBD. Wanda is considered one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre, and her work has been covered by national publications, including Time Magazine and USA Today. Wanda's fascination with the Amish culture developed when she met her husband, Richard, who grew up in a Mennonite church, and whose family has a Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Meeting her new Mennonite sister-in-laws caused Wanda to yearn for the simpler life. In their travels, she and her husband have become close friends with many Amish people across America. Wanda's desire to explore their culture increased when she discovered that her great-great grandparents were part of the Anabaptist faith. All of Wanda's novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Many of her books are well-read and trusted by the Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. Wanda's primary attraction to the Amish is their desire to live a devout Christian life that strives to honor God, work hard, and maintain close family ties. Whenever she visits her Amish friends, Wanda finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties, which is in stark contrast to the chaos and busyness that plagues so many modern "Englishers." Time and time again, Wanda loses her heart in the Amish life, and she hopes her readers will, too. For more information, visit: www.WandaBrunstetter.com They say time heals all wounds, I not so sure about that.  Are you? Wanda has done it again wrote another fantastic book and left me hanging. The verdict is still out on these small eight chapter books  Wanda is writing, I have a very hard time with patience so having to wait for the rest of the story is very hard for me. Once you open this fast read you are sucked in and then before you know it, you are on the last page. We will have to wait now for book three in he Lancaster County Saga to see if time does heal all wounds. Before you know it The Hope of Spring book three will be here. Of course this is a 5 star must read book.   I was given a copy by the publisher.

Dreaming of a Father's Love By Sharon Lavy Giveaway!

Sara Brubaker was two years old when a German Baptist couple adopted her. She has become a beautiful woman, and works as a secretary for Alexander's. Now she's torn between wanting to live in the normal world of fun and fashion, or joining the Dunkards to truly belong with her adoptive family. Birdie Alexander thinks if she works at the family business hard enough and long enough she will gain her father's love. Can she learn a thing or two from the German Baptist secretary? Irene West is Birdie's lifelong Sunday school friend. Irene misses having a father figure around, and is very boy crazy, which causes Birdie to struggle with the friendship and Irene to struggle with life. Will Birdie overcome her self-righteous nature before it's too late—for Irene?   You will want to pick up a copy http://www.amazon.com/Dreaming-Fathers-Love-Tale-Valley/dp/0615724361/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359844429&sr=1-1&keywords=dreaming+of+a+father%27s+love Sharon A Lavy lives with her husband in SW Ohio. When not reading, writing, or sewing for her family, she enjoys traveling with her husband in the small plane they call Charley. She is best known in the novel writing community, as that German Baptist lady. In the Old German Baptist community she’s a dressmaker, a pattern maker, and the sister who writes. And in her own mind she’s a wife, a mother, and a grandmother, but above all a child of God. ~~ Her greatest desire is to be a woman after God’s own heart~~ Sharon has a heart for hurting women, and writes women’s fiction. Because when~~it’s all said and done~~It’s all about relationships. If you enjoyed reading this book, would you be so kind as to post an honest review? WordServe client since 2012 Member: ACFW, RWA, FH&L Website/Blog: www.sharonalavy.com This is Sharon's first book and one that readers who enjoy the simple life will surly enjoy. It is set in the early 1970's. Sharon gives great insight into the Old German Baptist Brethren church community in the Ohio area. We all dream of the love of our father, but this read  has some twists in it that you just don't see coming, I think that my Amish fans will enjoys this read.   I was given a copy of this book by the author

Katie Opens Her Heart By Jerry Eicher GIVEAWAY!

Bestselling Amish fiction author Jerry S. Eicher (nearly half a million copies sold) returns with the first book in another of his delightful and compelling series. Here is the touching story of an awakening young Amish girl, Katie Raber, who finds she wants more from life than to be known as simply "Emma Raber's daughter." Emma has refused to remarry since Katie's daett died soon after she was born. And in an effort to keep Katie home, Emma has forbidden her from participating in the rumspringa tradition. When widower Jesse Mast calls for Mamm's hand in marriage, Katie hopes to move into a new phase of life and leave the old "Emma Raber's daughter" behind.  But Emma is having none of it, and Katie must consider abandoning all hope of ever changing her mamm's bitterness or of ever having popular Ben Yoder notice her.  Out of sheer frustration, she begins attending nearby Mennonite youth gatherings. Sparks fly when Jesse's children object fiercely to the attentions their daett is paying to Emma Raber. And widowed Ruth Hochstetler makes her own move for Jesse Mast's hand. Book one in the Emma Raber's Daughter series.   Pick up your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Katie-Opens-Heart-Rabers-Daughter/dp/0736952519/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361201704&sr=1-1&keywords=katie+opens+her+heart Jerry Eicher's bestselling Amish fiction (more than 450,000 in combined sales) includes The Adams County Trilogy, the Hannah's Heart books, and the Little Valley Series. After a traditional Amish childhood, Jerry taught for two terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. Since then he's been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible studies. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia. Jerry is my favorite male Amish author. He has never wrote a book that I did not love. He can tell an Amish love story like no other. He never writes the same thing like most Amish authors do. His stories tug at the heart strings and really have a unique twist, now maybe that is because of his Amish background but who better to tell you a story about the Amish than an ex-amish gentlemen himself.  If you have not read a book by Jerry now is a good time to pick up a copy. This is the first book in his new series Emma Raber's Daughter. I highly recommend this 5 star book.   I was given a copy by the publisher

Picture Perfect By Janice H. Thompson Giveaway!

Feisty wedding photographer Hannah McDermott has dealt with her share of difficult brides. But none can compare to the ultimate Bridezilla she's dealing with now. Still, she's trying desperately to impress Bella Neeley, Galveston Island's most sought-after wedding planner, so she can take the top spot in Bella's list of recommended photographers--a spot currently occupied by her arch-rival, Drew Kincaid. What she doesn't count on, however, is falling head over heels for the competition.

With her contagious humor and cast of quirky characters, Janice Thompson gives readers more of the bridal business drama they want in a brand-new series all about those long-suffering people who make beautiful weddings happen. Readers are desperately waiting for more of Bella and this new series brings her back in a big way, while introducing new characters fans will love. Fans will laugh out loud as they experience this breezy and entertaining novel from a great storyteller.

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Janice Thompson is a seasoned romance author and screenwriter. An expert at pulling the humor from the situations we get ourselves into, Thompson offers an inside look at the wedding business, drawing on her own experiences as a wedding planner. She is the author of the Weddings by Bella series and the Backstage Pass series. She lives in Texas all alone.

This the first book I have read by Janice.

I want to start by saying that I have  heard great things about this author, how most of her books all full of humor. And fun easy reads. So I was thinking that was what I was going to be reading.  A fun, easy, fast read.

While the read was cute it just felt like a first draft as if she rushed to write it.

The characters seemed way to cookie cutter to me, maybe it was just me.

So I well leave you with this, this book was not my cup of tea. I give it 3 stars.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher

Fear, Faith, and a Fistful of Chocolates By Debora Coty Giveaway!

Fear, Faith, and a Fistful of Chocolates is tailored to your everyday fears—financial, health, relationships, loss, pain, the unknown, the what-ifs—both real and imagined. In an age of uncertainty, inspirational humorist Deb Coty promises peace and hope for a better future. You’ll come away refreshed, renewed, and ready to conquer your worries!

 

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The title of this book should have been little book of wisdom. This is a book all women should read, more so if you have low self esteem and if you worry a lot then maybe you should have two copies of this book. I really loved the fact that the author has put  scripture in each chapter and questions to get you to think about and where you are in that situation. This a very good book to share with the women in your life!   I was given a copy of this book by the publisher

Love Comes to Paradise By Mary Ellis Giveaway!

Love Comes to Paradise is the second book in bestselling author Mary Ellis's New Beginnings series. It's about fresh starts...and how faith in God and His perfect plans provide the peace and joy all long for.

Nora King believes she is a woman in love. When Elam Detweiler leaves the ultraconservative Amish district of Harmony, Maine, and moves to Paradise, Missouri, Nora follows soon after. But does she love the man or the independence and freethinking he represents? Although she finds good work in her new town, Nora can't seem to capture Elam's Englisch-leaning heart, no matter how hard she tries.

And then, unexpectedly, Lewis Miller comes from Harmony to offer Nora what every woman needs--a lifetime of unconditional love. As Lewis attempts to claim her heart, Elam's interest piques. Will Nora come to her senses before Elam's thoughtless choices ruin her reputation beyond repair?

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Mary Ellis grew up close to the eastern Ohio Amish community, Geauga County, where her parents often took her to farmer's markets and woodworking fairs. She loved their peaceful, agrarian lifestyle, their respect for the land, and their strong sense of Christian community.

She and her husband now live close to the largest population of Amish in the country--a four-county area in central Ohio. They often take weekend trips to purchase produce, meet Amish families, and enjoy a simpler way of life.

Mary enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, bicycling and swimming. But her favorite pasttime is snorkeling, which she seldom gets to do living in Ohio. She is a former middle school teacher and a former saleswoman for the world's best chocolate company. Now she writes full-time and wonders why her house is still dusty and her garden has so many weeds. She is currently working on the New Beginnings series. Book 1-Living in Harmony is set in Maine and released in August. Book 2-Love Comes to Paradise is set in Missouri and will release in Feb 2013. Book 3-A Little Bit of Paradise is set in Kentucky and will release in July of 2013.

Boy, Can Mary write an amazing Amish story. I can not get enough of her story telling. But then again I have always been a sucker for a great romance. Book one in her new series The New Beginnings is fantastic and another hard to put down read. I firmly believe God will put people in your life for a reason and in this must read book Nora must choose the right  person to share her life with. I love happy endings. You must read this book to find out if in fact Nora makes the right choice. I give this book 5 stars and I highly recommend it! I was given a copy of this book by the publisher

A Travel Guide to Heaven By Anthony Destefano Giveaway!

A recent Newsweek poll reports that 76 percent of Americans believe in heaven. Yet even avid believers have difficulty conjuring up more than vague images of halos, harps, and wispy angels in flowing robes. Anthony DeStefano knew there had to be a more complete, meaningful, and comforting vision of what heaven is like, and A Travel Guide to Heaven is the entertaining and enlightening result. Using the Bible as his guide, the author notes that heaven is not only a spiritual place, but also a physical place, a fabulous “luxury resort” more sumptuous than any on Earth. The residents are real, their bodies transformed into their most perfect selves—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. By making a spiritual subject immensely physical, the book provides a picture of amazing places to visit, things to do, luxuries for pampering—not to mention deep, abiding joy. Combining the clarity and logic of C. S. Lewis with a terrific sense of fun and adventure, DeStefano creates a brilliant, reassuring portrait of heaven, a place that has intrigued and puzzled humankind throughout history. With its clear view of the afterlife, A Travel Guide to Heaven might best be compared to James Van Praagh's Talking to Heaven or Betty J. Eadie's Embraced by the Light in its tremendous message of comfort and reassurance. You must pick up your copy here http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Guide-Heaven-Anthony-DeStefano/dp/0385509898/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359843737&sr=1-1&keywords=a+travel+guide+to+heaven+by+anthony+destefano Anthony DeStefano is the bestselling author of "A Travel Guide to Heaven," "Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To," "Angels All Around Us," and the children's books, "This Little Prayer of Mine," "Little Star," "The Donkey that No One Could Ride," and gift book, "I Just Can't Take it Anymore." He has received many prestigious awards from religious organizations worldwide for his efforts to advance Christian beliefs in modern culture. In 2013, two new children's books by DeStefano will be published: "A Travel Guide to Heaven- For Kids!" and "The Sheep that No One Could Find." This is the third book by Anthony that I have read. It was the first one that he wrote. I want to tell you it was just as good as the first two. Anthony has a way of explaining Heaven like no one I have every seen. I really did enjoy this look at heaven, and I know you blog readers will as well. Let me tell you, take your time when you are reading this book, ponder on what you are reading. I am sure that you will have a whole new outlook on Heaven when you get done with this book. I give this book 4 stars, And I recommend it. I was given a copy of this book by the author