Jody Hedlund enters the world of time travel. A story of desperation. A tale of finding what you were not looking for.
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Come Back to Me by Jody Hedlund
Friday, May 21, 2021
The Jam and Jelly Nook
A story of new beginnings. A chance to heal. An opportunity to grow.
This book explores the topic of healing and moving forward. We all experience setbacks one time or another. How we handle these setbacks determines our future.
Emory and Leanna never expected to find themselves in this situation. Could they ignore the attraction they felt for each other?
At times, I was frustrated with Emory. He made things much more difficult for himself. He wasn't listening to himself and to GOD. It was almost too late.
Amy Clipston is an award-winning bestselling author and has been writing for as long as she can remember. She's sold more than one million books, and her fiction writing “career” began in elementary school when she and a close friend wrote and shared silly stories. She has a degree in communications from Virginia Wesleyan University and is a member of the Authors Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Romance Writers of America. Amy works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC, and lives in North Carolina with her husband, two sons, mother, and five spoiled rotten cats.
Early Years
Writing as a Career
My Amish Books
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
The Stranger Behind You by Carol Goodman
A story that leaves you guessing at every page. I didn't know what to expect. The ending was original and surprising.
Joan was on a mission to find the truth. Melissa needed to know the truth but was she ready. They both had to go to great lengths to uncover what really happened. Was it worth the danger that they found themselves in?
I really enjoyed the story. Joan and Melissa both had inner demons and turmoils that needed to be addressed. The outside world had no idea what they were going through. They carried on in life the best they could. Sounds like a lot of us?
I received a free ebook copy from William Morrow to give a honest review.
Saturday, May 15, 2021
At Lighthouse Point by Suzanne Woods Fisher
There has to be another book so I can find out how things go for the whole family. I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to jump right back into the lives of the residents at Three Sisters Island.
Colossians 3:12-14New International Version
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
As I read this story, I thought back to my early years. I was so focused on achieving a goal and to make others proud of me through my accomplishments. Sure, my accomplishments allowed me to support my family but I failed to realize that I was already worthy. My parents did not think more of me or loved me more because I graduated from college. GOD doesn't love me because I had a job. GOD loves me because I am one of his "chosen" people.
Each sister discovered that their worth had nothing to do with a cell tower, having a successful counseling practice or a restaurant. Their worth was in the relationships that they had with their family and the other residents in their community. GOD "binds them all together in perfect unity".
I received this book from Celebrate Lit to give a honest review.
About the Book
Book: At Lighthouse Point
Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance
Release date: May 4, 2021
Blaine Grayson returns to Three Sisters Island with a grand plan–to take Camp Kicking Moose to the next level. Her dream starts to unravel when she discovers Moose Manor’s kitchen has been badly remodeled by her sister, Cam, who doesn’t know how to cook. Added to that blow is the cold shoulder given by her best friend, Artie Lotosky, now a doctor to the unbridged Maine islands.
As old wounds are opened, Blaine starts to wonder if she made a mistake by coming home. Little by little, she must let go of one dream to discover a new one, opening her heart to a purpose and a future she had never imagined.
Click here to get your copy!
About the Author
Award winning author Suzanne Woods Fisher writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected. With more than one million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the bestselling author of more than 30 works, ranging from novels to non-fiction books to children’s books. Currently, she lives with her very big family in the East Bay.
More from Suzanne
10 Curious Facts about Lighthouses
People love lighthouses. There’s just something special about those sturdy sentinels with their beacons of light, patiently sweeping the water, their mournful and haunting wail of a foghorn. Longfollow’s poem, The Lighthouse, written in 1850, captured the allure so well:
And as the evening darkens, lo! how bright,
Through the deep purple of the twilight air,
Beams forth the sudden radiance of its light,
With strange, unearthly splendor in the glare!
“Unearthly splendor.” Wow, doesn’t that hit the nail on the head? A lighthouse, to me, represents a spiritual truth: Someone’s watching out for us, looking out for the dangers ahead, and always glad to welcome us home.
Here are 10 facts about lighthouses that you might not know:
- THE FIRST KNOWN LIGHTHOUSE was Egypt’s Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt, built in the third century B.C. The lighthouse was made from a fire on a platform to warn sailors of the port’s entrance. This lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- THE OLDEST EXISTING LIGHTHOUSE IN THE WORLD is considered to be La Coruna in Spain that dates from ca. 20 B.C. A Roman lighthouse is located on the Cliffs of Dover in the UK that was constructed in 40 A.D.
- THE UNITED STATES IS HOME to more lighthouses than any other country.
- THE FIRST LIGHTHOUSE IN AMERICA was at Boston on Little Brewster Island (1716). The first keeper was George Worthylake who, sadly, was drowned, along with his wife and daughter, when returning to the island in 1718.
- THE TALLEST LIGHTHOUSE is on Cape Hatteras, NC. Built in 1872, it reached 196 feet tall.
- THE FIRST WEST COAST LIGHTHOUSE was built on Alcatraz Island in 1854.
- DAYMARKS are the painted colors and patterns (diamonds, spirals and stripes) on lighthouse towers to distinguish them from each other.
- LIGHTHOUSE KEEPING was one of the first U.S. government jobs available to women, as far back as the 19th century. Most obtained their position when their husband died or became incapacitated.
- THE RANGE OF THE LIGHTHOUSE LIGHT produces a light seen 25 miles at sea.
- ABOUT 700 LIGHTHOUSES are still in active use in the United States.
As I wrote the third book in the ‘Three Sisters island’ series, I just had to give that little charred lighthouse its day in the sun. It had patiently played a role in the first two books, waiting for its turn on center stage. Not only did its setting provide a very unexpected “WHAT? How did that happen?” conclusion to the series, it even stole the headline! The undisputed title: At Lighthouse Point.
Do you have a favorite lighthouse? If so, please add your picture in the comments below. Don’t forget to include its location.
Thanks for reading! Stay well, stay home, and read.
Suzanne
Blog Stops
lakesidelivingsite, May 11
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, May 11
Wishful Endings, May 11
The Avid Reader, May 12
Just Writing, May 12
The Write Escape, May 12
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 12
By The Book, May 13
HappyWhenReading, May 13
Mypreciousbitsandmusings, May 13
Texas Book-aholic, May 13
Inklings and notions, May 14
Cultivating Us, May 14
Blogging With Carol, May 14
Batya’s Bits , May 14
Betti Mace, May 15
Bizwings Blog, May 15
Southern Gal Loves to Read, May 15
For Him and My Family, May 15
deb’s Book Review, May 16
Jeanette’s Thoughts , May 16
HookMeInABook, May 16
Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, May 16
Connie’s History Classroom, May 17
Lighthouse-Academy, May 17
Where Crisis & Christ Collide, May 17
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 18
Godly Book Reviews, May 18
Daysong Reflections, May 18
Mary Hake, May 18
Artistic Nobody, May 19 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 19
EmpowerMoms, May 19
SusanLovesBooks, May 19
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, May 20
Older & Smarter?, May 20
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, May 20
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, May 21
Simple Harvest Reads, May 21 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)
Splashes of Joy, May 21
Blossoms and Blessings, May 21
Through the Fire Blogs, May 22
Vicky Sluiter, May 22
Pause for Tales, May 22
Moments, May 22
She Lives To Read, May 23
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 23
Labor Not in Vain, May 23
Little Homeschool on the Prairie, May 24
Life, Love, Writing, May 24
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, May 24
Remembrancy, May 24
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Suzanne is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10bb6/at-lighthouse-point-celebration-tour-giveaway
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
RETURN TO THE BIG VALLEY
A collection of stories by Wanda, her daughter-in-law and her granddaughter. What a wonderful opportunity to share their love of writing as well as for the Amish.
The three stories demonstrates how GOD works in your life. HE is there during good times and bad.
The three stories were:
Wilma's Wish by Wanda Brunstetter
Martha's Miracle by Jean Brunstetter
Alma's Acceptance by Richelle Brunstetter
The three main characters in each story must make a critical decision that will change their lives but their families as well. These decisions can not be made without prayer.
When you need to make a decision in life do you include prayer? This is a step that is the most important but frequently not done. GOD listens. He guides our steps.
I am never disappointed when I am reading a book by any Brunstetter. I am excited for Richelle as her story shows that she has a great future ahead of her.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Over Her Head
Over Her Head Epic Book Launch
About the Book
Book: Over Her Head: In the Shadow
Author: JL Crosswhite
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Release date: June 21, 2021
She’s working on a new start…
…He’s trying a new work venture.
Can they build a relationship that fits their new life?
Fresh out of cosmetology school Jessica and whiz software engineer Austin have been thrown together by mutual friends. They even escaped a wildfire together.
But do they have something more than friendship?
Maybe a singles’ camping trip will make their future clear.
But when they encounter someone who needs their help, the relaxing weekend away becomes anything but. As the danger mounts and the challenges reveal who they truly are, will it pull them together or push them apart… for good?
You will get lost in Over Her Head because the biggest adventure is falling in love.
Over Her Head Excerpt One
Jessica Blake swept up the last of the client’s platinum blonde hair into the dustpan at the end of the first day of her job at Salon Moritz as she tried to tune out the chatter about clubbing from the girls around her. Not her. Not any more. She was headed straight home after this. There was still a pint of mint chip in the freezer, if Mom hadn’t eaten it yet. That was celebration enough. She was lucky to get this job right out of cosmetology school.
Madison Rubio, the stylist Jessica was working under, seemed pleased with her work. Though it had been a long day, her heart was light at the praise she received. She hadn’t realized how much her parched heart needed the watering of encouraging words. It had been a long time.
Lyric Madden came bounding over, neatly side-stepping the pile of clippings Jessica had made. “So the girls invited us to go for drinks with them to celebrate our first day on the job. Sounds fun.” Lyric had gone to Jessica’s school, and they’d both started here today
Purchase Link:
Over Her Head: In the Shadow Book 3, a Christian Romantic Suspense (In the Shadow, Christian Romantic Suspense) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B092F1JXZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_glt_02DN01RWRYNSW9JGJ7DB
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jennifer’s favorite thing is discovering how much there is to love about America the Beautiful and the great outdoors. She’s a mom to two navigating the young adult years while battling her daughter’s juvenile arthritis, exploring the delights of her son’s autism, and keeping gluten free. A California native who’s spent significant time in the Midwest, she’s thrilled to be back in the Golden State. Follow her on social media to see all her adventures and how she gets inspired for her books!
Saturday, May 1, 2021
PRESENT DANGER BY Elizabeth Goddard
What? I usually can figure out the bad guy before the last chapter. But not in this book. The killer could have been one of many. Tara and Jack had a past but was there any chance of a future?
Courting An Amish Bishop
You are never too old to find love. It's never to late. Simon was widowed. He didn't believe he had the time or desire to marry a...
-
We all have scars. Some are seen. Some are not. Lucinda never thought she could escape the abuse. William Cole just happened to hear he...
-
Andrew is a great older brother. He is handsome and smart. But he has a tendency to not think before he speaks. This can cost him big tim...