Monthly Archives: December 2015

The Wedding Chapel, By: Rachel Hauck

What a wonderfully touching story of faith, hope, heartache and pain. A story of couples that struggle with where to go from here. A story of getting back in touch with what you really want for yourself and your spouse.  An emotionally gripping story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There are so many emotions that are so real making this a heartfelt story. One that will play with your heartstrings.  Be sure  to get your copy today. It also makes a great gift.

Be sure to get your copy today. 4.5 stars

 

 

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The Wedding Chapel (Zondervan, November 2015)

For sixty years, a wedding chapel sat silent, waiting for love. But times have changed and the hour has come when it just might be too late.

Retired hall-of-fame football coach Jimmy “Coach” Westbrook never imagined anything would come of his labor of love—the wedding chapel he built for Collette Greer, the woman he fell for back in ’49. But now an offer has come to turn the chapel into what it was meant to be—a place for love—and Jimmy sees no reason to hang onto his dream any longer.

Photographer Taylor Branson is trying to make a life for herself in New York. Leaving her hometown of Heart’s Bend, Tennessee, she put a lot of things behind her, including her family’s abysmal marriage rate. But love surprises her when she falls head-over-heels for Jack Forester, a top ad man. Their whirlwind romance results in an elopement, and a mountain of doubt. Jack, while genuine in his love for Taylor, can never seem to overcome his own demons to find the words of his heart.

When Taylor takes an assignment in Heart’s Bend, the job does more than send her back to her hometown, but into a world of family secrets buried beneath the sands of time.

When Taylor’s journey intersects with Coach’s, they rediscover the heartbeat of their dreams and that the love they long to hold is right in front of them. And worth every waiting moment.

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About the author:

Rachel Hauck is an award-winning, best selling author of critically acclaimed novels such as The Wedding Dress, Love Starts with Elle, and Once Upon A Prince. She also penned the Songbird Novels with multi-platinum recording artist, Sara Evans. Booklist named their novel, Softly and Tenderly, one of 2011 Top Ten Inspirationals. She serves on the Executive Board for American Christian Fiction Writers and is a mentor and book therapist at My Book Therapy, and conference speaker. Rachel lives in central Florida with her husband and pets.
Be sure to follow Rachel on her social media links.

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My top 20 book picks of 2015!

20. The Forgotten Recipe by: Amy Clipston  An emotionally captivating book!

 19. Whispers in the Reading Room, by: Shelley Gray Suspense like no other!

18.  Huckleberry Hearts, By: Jennifer Beckstrand A True Delight!

17.  The Mistress of Tall Acre, By: Laura Frantz Whirlwind of surprises!

16.  Irish Meadows, By: Susan Anne Mason  Refreshing!

15. The Amish Heiress by: Patrick E. Craig  Riveting to the Very End!

14.  Made with Love, By: Tricia Goyer and Sherry Gore  Delightfully funny!

13.  Beyond the Ashes, By: Karen Barnett  Absolutely amazing!

12.  The Cactus Creek Challenge, By: Erica Vetsch  Delightful & Surprising!

11.  In Good Company, By: Jen Turano A Most Delightful and Spectacular Book!

10.   A Worthy Pursuit, By: Karen Witemeyer  A Wonderfully Captivating Amazing Read!

9.   Her Brother’s Keeper (An Amish Secrets Novel Book 1), By: Beth Wiseman  The testing of Faith, Love & Trust.

8.  Murder Freshly Baked (An Amish Village Mystery Book 3), By: Vannetta Chapman  This is a book that is not only exciting but also spine-tingling.

7.   A Love Like Ours, By: Becky Wade  Gotta love The Porter Family!

6.  Protected, By:Vannetta Chapman  A gripping suspense like no other!

5. Side by Side, By: Jana Kelley  Wow, this is such a  intense and heart pounding book!

4. To Win Her Favor, By: Tamera Alexander This was truly a spectacular book.

3.  Rising Darkness by: Nancy Mehl  Suspense at it’s finest!

2. Another Way Home, By: Deborah Raney  Emotionally captivating!

1.  Simply to die for! Murder Freshly Baked (An Amish Village Mystery Book 3), By: Vannetta Chapman

 

 

 

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Rachel Hauck’s ‘The Wedding Chapel’ and $100 Cash Card Giveaway

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Is sixty years too long to wait for love? Two stories of romance, one in 1949 and one in the modern day, meet in Rachel Hauck’s The Wedding Chapel. When Taylor Branson takes an assignment in Heart’s Bend, the job does more than send her back to her hometown, but into a world of family secrets buried beneath the sands of time. When Taylor’s journey intersects with Jimmy “Coach” Westbrook’s, they rediscover the heartbeat of their dreams and that the love they long to hold is right in front of them. And worth every waiting moment.

Join Rachel in celebrating the release ofThe Wedding Chapel by entering to win a copy and a $100 cash card—perfect forfinishing up your Christmas gift shopping!

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One grand prize winner will receive:

  • A copy ofThe Wedding Chapel
  • A$100 cash card

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway…

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At Love’s Bidding, by: Regina Jennings

 
At Love’s Bidding by Regina Jenning’s. This is book two in the Ozark Mountain Romance. Regina Jennings has written a most wonderful book.  A most wonderful romantic comedy. I so enjoyed reading this book. I laughed so hard at times that I cried. Such a wonderfully captivating historical romance. Characters that are captivating from beginning to the very end. I didn’t want to put the book down it was so good. I am looking forward to reading many more books by Regina Jennings. Be sure to order your copy today! 5 stars!

 

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At Love’s Bidding (Bethany House, December 2015)

She sells priceless antiques. He sells livestock by the pound. Is he really the man to make a bid for her heart?

After helping her grandfather at their Boston auction house, Miranda Wimplegate discovers she’s accidentally sold a powerful family’s prized portrait to an anonymous bidder. Desperate to appease the people who could ruin them forever, they track it to the Missouri Ozarks and make an outlandish offer to buy the local auction house and all its holdings before the painting can move again.

Upon crossing the country, however, Miranda and her grandfather discover their new auction house doesn’t deal in fine antiques, but in livestock. And its frustratingly handsome manager, Wyatt Ballentine, is annoyed to discover his fussy new bosses don’t know a thing about the business he’s single-handedly kept afloat. Faced with more heads of cattle than they can count—but no mysterious painting—Miranda and Wyatt form an unlikely but charged partnership to try and prevent a bad situation from getting worse.

About the author:

Regina Jennings is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English and a history minor. She is the author of A Most Inconvenient Marriage, Sixty Acres and a Bride, and Caught in the Middle, and contributed a novella to A Match Made in Texas. Regina has worked at the Mustang News and First Baptist Church of Mustang, along with time at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and various livestock shows. She now lives outside Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with her husband and four children.
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Regina Jennings’ ‘At Love’s Bidding’ Cozy Winter Night Giveaway

After a cross-country trip to track down a sold painting that could ruin her family’s business forever, Miranda Wimplegate forms an unlikely but charged partnership with livestock auctioneer Wyatt Ballentine in Regina Jennings’ At Love’s Bidding. Miranda and her grandfather discover their new auction house doesn’t deal in fine antiques, but in livestock. And its frustratingly handsome manager, Wyatt, is annoyed to discover his fussy new bosses don’t know a thing about the business he’s single-handedly kept afloat. Faced with more heads of cattle than they can count–but no mysterious painting–Miranda and Wyatt must try and prevent a bad situation from getting worse.

Join Regina in celebrating the release of At Love’s Bidding by entering to win her Cozy Winter Night giveaway and RSVPing to her January 5th author chat party!

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One grand prize winner will receive everything you need for a cozy winter night:

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Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on 1/5. The winner will be announced at the At Love’s Bidding Facebook party. RSVP for a chance to connect with Regina and other readers, as well as for a chance to win some great prizes!

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RSVP today and spread the word—tell your friends about the giveaway via FACEBOOK, TWITTER, or PINTEREST and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 5th!

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Christmas Stocking Stuffer Cards AND Clubhouse Magazine Christmas Stories, Crafts, and Recipes

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Tired of the Christmas shopping, the baking and sugar overload, the Christmas festivities that keep you away from your family during the season? Take time special time to spend with your loved ones and invest in your community—with Focus on the Family’s help!

You can download a fun gift to give to your friends, family, and community!Each Christmas stocking stuffer card directs you to a special place to hear an Adventures in Odyssey Christmas episode. Plus, you’ll be able to read a special excerpt from Imagination Station #12, “Danger on a Silent Night.” Sign up here to download the free cards.

Plus stop by this page for a slew of crafts, recipes, and stories to share with your family during this special time of year!

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If you’re still looking for one last gift to give your kids this year, give the gift ofthe Odyssey Adventure Club (OAC). It offers safe…

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Check out some of Samantha Bayarr’s Books!

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Suspense at it’s finest! Rising Darkness by: Nancy Mehl

Rising Darkness is book number three in the Finding Sanctuary series. Nancy Mehl has done it yet again! She has written a book that is so captivating that you won’t want to put the book down. I was riveted to my seat right from the start. There are so many twists, turns and unexpected happenings that will capture your attention and not let go. I felt as though I was part of the story it is that intense. I could picture the story unfolding before my eyes! Be sure to grab your glass of sweet tea and kick back and enjoy this most wonderful book. This is one suspense book that you won’t want to miss. So be sure to get your copy today. 5 stars!

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Christmas Stocking Stuffer Cards AND Clubhouse Magazine Christmas Stories, Crafts, and Recipes

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Tired of the Christmas shopping, the baking and sugar overload, the Christmas festivities that keep you away from your family during the season? Take time special time to spend with your loved ones and invest in your community—with Focus on the Family’s help!

You can download a fun gift to give to your friends, family, and community! Each Christmas stocking stuffer card directs you to a special place to hear an Adventures in Odyssey Christmas episode. Plus, you’ll be able to read a special excerpt from Imagination Station #12, “Danger on a Silent Night.” Sign up here to download the free cards.

Plus stop by this page for a slew of crafts, recipes, and stories to share with your family during this special time of year!

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If you’re still looking for one last gift to give your kids this year, give the gift of the Odyssey Adventure Club (OAC). It offers safe and free content for everyone in your family, including an Advent calendar, a broadcast download with tips to create a memorable Christmas, AIO cutouts, and Christmas stocking stuffer cards. Membership to the OAC costs just $9.99 a month — or even less if parents make a six-month or one-year commitment. Enrollment provides more than enough content to keep kids engaged throughout the year:

  • Access to exclusive content and first looks at books and select Radio Theatre dramas.
  • On-the-go access to the OAC app for both iOS and Android users.
  • 24/7 streaming access to nearly 800 AIO episodes.
  • A new, members-only AIO episode every month.
  • A subscription to Adventures in Odyssey Clubhouse Magazine, and more.

To learn more about the Odyssey Adventure Club, visit www.oaclub.org, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

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(Giveaway) Suspense like no other! Whispers in the Reading Room, by: Shelley Gray

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Whispers in the Reading Room is book three in Chicago World’s Fair Mystery Series.    Shelley Gray has done it yet again! She has written a breathtaking book that will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat until the very end of the book. There is so much intrigue, suspense and wondering what will happen next going on in this story. Characters that you will absolutely love and those that you want to smack they make you so mad. This is a book that you will want to read and not put it down.

Be sure to get your copy today! 5 stars!

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Whispers in the Reading Room (Zondervan, November 2015)

Lydia’s job at the library is her world—until a mysterious patron catches her eye . . . and perhaps her heart.

Just months after the closure of the Chicago World’s Fair, librarian Lydia Bancroft…

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