Take a break from the holiday busyness and settle in for a story of young love lost and second chances

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About the book: Arson wasn't the only fire that ignited between them. Promises shattered. Lies spoken. She was arrested. He returned to the safety of his wealthy parents. Almost ten years later, Hadley and Monroe are both specialists in the field of speech therapy. They meet again . . . thrown together to help a four-year-old-girl rendered mute after being rescued from a fire. Years of secrets and anger beg to be set free as Hadley and Monroe try to push aside past hurts and find common ground in order to help the traumatized child and her family. Can the love of Christmas past drift into the present, bringing healing and hope for all? Learn more, read an excerpt, and purchase a copy. About the author: Cindy Woodsmall is the "New York Times" and CBA best-selling author of eighteen works of fiction. She's been featured in national media outlets such as ABC's "Nightline" and the "Wall Street Journal." Cindy has won numerous awards and has been finalist for the prestigious Christy, Rita, and Carol Awards. Cindy and her husband reside near the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains in Flowery Branch, GA.  Erin Woodsmall is a writer, musician, wife, and mom of three. She has edited, brainstormed, and researched books with Cindy for almost a decade. She is very excited about their first coauthored book.  Find out more about Cindy and Erin at http://www.cindywoodsmall.com. My Review: This was such a great read, short, sweet and relatable.  I was curious about this book when I saw that Cindy Woodsmall was one of the authors as she writes so many Amish novels and this is such a change and also her co-writing this.  I love how we get the history on Hadley and Monroe and the situation and then how things are for each of them 10 years later when they once again come into contact through a mutual contact for work.  This story is a quick read, but it is so full of heart and depth as far as the characters.  Some heavier topics are addressed and the characters are easy to relate to.  This is a great read and a sweet story as an escape during the busyness of the Christmas season. To read other reviews included on this blog tour, go here! *Thanks to the Litfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book.*

"Dangerous Illusions"

Irene Hannon is back again with another great start to a brand-new series!  "Dangerous Illusions" jumps right into the action with introducing characters, but leaving the reader with so many unanswered questions and trying to fill in the gaps and figure out the relationships between the characters.  Trish is overwhelmed with balancing everything in her life; however she knows that she did not screw up on her mother's medication causing her death even though Matt is suggesting that.  As Colin immerses himself into this case as the detective assigned he feels like there is so much more than what meets the eye, but it is still out of reach.  However, this is not something that he can really spend a lot of time on to uncover the truth as the stakes are deadly.
This is fast-paced story filled with twists and turns and characters' lives that are intertwined.  I found myself thinking I had some answers to be proven wrong in the next few pages, and feeling like I was no where closer to the truth than I was at the beginning.  Irene's writing is also so great as she writes with such detail that the story and characters are brought to life and the story is a nice mix of romance and heart-pounding suspense.  I am looking forward to book #2 in the Code of Honor series!

*Thanks to the Revell Reads Blogger Review Program for the complimentary copy of this book.*

"Lady Jayne Disappears"

I loved this debut from Joanna Davidson Politano!  Aurelie has grown up a very different life from what she finds herself living after the passing of her father.  Her father has written books under a pen name and Aurelie decides to complete the writing of his last book; however she must rely on the help of a houseguest.  Aurelie wants to find out the truth about her mother and also what took place at the estate around that time and the time of her birth. 
Aurelie is a great main character, I loved how she is portrayed and her character overall.  This is a great story that really brings to life the time period and society at this time in England and the way of life.  This is such a nice blend of historical details as far as the setting, the suspenseful story, the characters and the romance.  I highly recommend this book for historical fiction fans!

*Thanks to the Revell Reads Blogger Program for the complimentary copy of this book.*

Reconnect with Catherine Marshall's Christy as it celebrates its 50th anniversary (AND a $50 #giveaway)!

Some stories are evergreen, their themes and lessons standing the test of time and connecting with readers generation after generation. Reconnect with Catherine Marshall's beloved Christy as it celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new edition! As nineteen-year-old teacher Christy struggles to find acceptance in her new home of Cutter Gap, some see her-and her one-room school-as a threat to their way of life. Her faith is challenged and her heart is torn between two strong men with conflicting views about how to care for the families of the Cove. Yearning to make a difference, will Christy's determination and devotion be enough?

Celebrate the new 50th anniversary edition of Christy by entering to win one of TWO $50 Visa cash cards (details below) and by attending a Facebook Live party on December 5!

TWO grand prize winners will receive:

• One copy of Christy
• One $50 Visa Cash Card

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on December 5. The winner will be announced at the Christy Facebook Live Party. RSVP for a chance to connect with authors who've been impacted by Christy and other readers, as well as for a chance to win other prizes!

RSVP today and spread the word-tell your friends about the giveaway and Facebook Live party via social media and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 5th!

 

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About the book: New edition of Catherine Marshall's inspirational classic!  The train taking nineteen-year-old teacher Christy Huddleston from her home in Asheville, North Carolina, might as well be transporting her to another world. The Smoky Mountain community of Cutter Gap feels suspended in time, trapped by poverty, superstitions, and century-old traditions. But as Christy struggles to find acceptance in her new home, some see her - and her one-room school - as a threat to their way of life. Her faith is challenged and her heart is torn between two strong men with conflicting views about how to care for the families of the Cove. Yearning to make a difference, will Christy's determination and devotion be enough? Learn more, download a free map of Cutter Gap, and purchase a copy. About the author: Catherine Marshall (1914-1983), The New York Times best-selling author of 30 books, is best known for her novel Christy. Based on the life of her mother, Christy captured the hearts of millions and became a popular CBS television series. Around the kitchen table at Evergreen Farm, as her mother reminisced, Catherine probed for details and insights into the rugged lives of these Appalachian highlanders. Catherine shared the story of her husband, Dr. Peter Marshall, Chaplain of the United States Senate, in A Man Called Peter. A decade after Dr. Marshall's untimely death, Catherine married Leonard LeSourd, Executive Editor of Guideposts, forging a dynamic writer-editor partnership. A beloved inspirational writer and speaker, Catherine's enduring career spanned four decades and reached over 30 million readers. Find out more about Catherine at http://gileadpublishing.com/christy/.   My Review: It was so  nice to reread "Christy" once again!  I read this as a teenager and absolutely loved the story and this led me to start reading Janette Oke books and now I still think about the book while watching the series, "When Calls the Heart."  This new edition is a nice hardcover edition with Catherine's mother pictured on the front, which I absolutely love, as the book "Christy" is based on the life of her mother and the stories that Catherine would hear growing up of her mother's experiences.  "Christy" is such a refreshing and inspiring story about leaving your comfort zone and following your heart and following your passion and facing challenges while relying on God.  This is a wonderful classic and one can be enjoyed year after year and by generation after generation; I am looking forward to my daughter reading this book in a few years!   To read other reviews included on this blog tour, here!  *Thanks to the Litfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book.*

"Vanishing Point"

"Vanishing Point" by Lisa Harris is a must-read for those whom have read her Nikki Boyd novels as this ties up some loose ends and provides some closure as well as giving some more background information in regards to the disappearance of Nikki's sister.  Of course, there is so much more to the story than this and I loved reading about Garrett and Jordan, whom were previously a couple and now find themselves working together.  There is already tension between them and now so much more as another girl is found dead and they find themselves racing to find the killer before more are killed.  The novel is fast-paced and the writing style is so easy to get lost in the story and the twists and turn and romance sprinkled in as well.  I highly recommend this book for romantic suspense fans!

*Thanks to the Revell Reads Blogger Program for the complimentary copy of this book.*

"The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck"

I absolutely loved this book!  This is my first book by Bethany, but it will for sure not be the last!  Sarah has been content with her life and her occupation of writing novels, novels that are quite steamy.  However, since becoming a Christian and really trying to live a God-pleasing life and she is struggling with how she can fulfil her work obligation and live her life how she should.  This is such a fun and well-written book that all readers will be able to relate to as it is so real-life and the characters are all so real and relatable and their struggles.  The story flows nicely and is a sweet romance and really is written from the heart.  I highly recommend this book as it is an enjoyable read that will have you laughing and not wanting the story to end.  

*Thanks to the Revell Reads Blogger Program for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*

Carve out some devotional time with your kids as the weather gets colder

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How do you explain the gospel to toddlers and preschoolers? Often adults are stumped, but Jared Kennedy's focus on the promises of God makes the gospel come alive to the littlest hearts. Through fifty-two Old and New Testament stories, The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible highlights God's perfect promises. Every page pops with bright colors, playful illustrations, fun learning opportunities, and, best of all each story points children to Jesus. Kids know the value of a promise. Through the gospel, our good and all-powerful God keeps his word and fulfills his promises to us better than we could have ever thought or imagined! In The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible, author Jared Kennedy traces God's perfect promises through fifty-two Old and New Testament stories, retold in simple and compelling ways with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Each gospel-centered story highlights God's tale of redemption through Jesus and the unexpected and surprising ways that God's grace and mercy are revealed throughout the Bible. Children will hear the good news of God's love for them clearly expressed in ways that will speak to their young hearts. Brightly colored illustrations highlight the stories and add fun teaching elements of counting, opposites, patterns, and object recognition to keep even the youngest child's attention. Every story also ends with a question that parents and caregivers can use to further reinforce the message. Through reading this book one chapter at a time to your children-or letting them read it to you!-even the youngest kids will come to know that God's promises are especially for them, and that God always keeps his promises. Learn more, read a sample, and purchase a copy. Jared Kennedy, MDiv, ThM, is the husband to Megan and the father of three girls-Rachael, Lucy, and Elisabeth. He serves as Pastor of Families at Sojourn Community Church-Midtown in Louisville, KY and as children's ministry strategist for Sojourn Network. He blogs regularly at gospelcenteredfamily.com and is also the coauthor of "Leadership Mosaic" and two VBS programs, "Proof Pirates" and "Clap Your Hands," "Stomp Your Feet." Find out more about Jared at http://www.gospelcenteredfamily.com. My Review: This is such a wonderful Bible for children!  There are 52 stories or promises that God has made shared in this book.  Each one is illustrated and shared through simple text as well as questions to ask and the scripture reference as to where each is found.  This book is seriously the cutest and the best for young children.  The illustrations are so bright and just cheerful, filled with detail and so cute that children will love to look at and point out details.  My favorite feature is the questions as this makes it so interactive for the children and to really teach the truths at even a very young age.  My older children even enjoyed paging through this book and exclaiming over the pictures and making comments about various stories they have learned and how this reminded them of certain details.  I highly recommend this for young children; it would make an excellent gift for the little ones on your Christmas gift list this year! To read other reviews included on this blog tour, go here! *Thanks to the Litfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book.*