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Win a Copy of SUBMERGED by Dani Pettrey
We are celebrating the release of SUBMERGED, which kicks off the Alaskan Courage series, with a special contest. 50 readers will have the opportunity to each win a copy of Dani Pettrey's debut novel. The deadline for entries is Friday, June 15th at noon ET.
SUBMERGED: Alaskan Courage, Book One by Dani Pettrey (Romantic Suspense)
Bailey Craig has reluctantly returned to her small Alaska hometown only to bury a loved one. But when dark evidence emerges surrounding the death, can she and a former flame move beyond the hurts of the past to find the murderer --- before Bailey becomes the next victim?
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Wanda E. Brunstetter
Wanda E. Brunstetter’s new work of fiction, THE HALF-STITCHED AMISH QUILTING CLUB, introduces readers to an Amish widow who teaches quilting classes to an unlikely group of students. In this interview, Brunstetter talks about writing novels featuring Amish characters, explains how she began working as a puppeteer and ventriloquist, and shares details of the forthcoming musical based on the book.
THE HALF-STITCHED AMISH QUILTING CLUB by Wanda E. Brunstetter (Romance)
Amish widow Emma Yoder advertises to teach a quilting class. But Emma’s first class brings the most unlikely group of beginning quilters to her home. While Emma shares her passion for quilting and her faith, the fabric scraps --- and fragmented lives --- begin to take new shape with the helping hands of each other and the healing hand of God.
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R. J. Larson
PROPHET, the first installment in R. J. Larson’s Books of the Infinite series, follows Ela Roeh of Parne as she struggles to understand why her Creator, the Infinite, wants her to become His prophet --- and faces the ultimate sacrifice as she devotes herself to him. In this interview, Larson talks about her decision to pen a fantasy novel, the process of naming her characters, and what motivates her to write.
PROPHET: Books of the Infinite, Book 1 by R. J. Larson (Fantasy)
Inexperienced, undignified, and a girl, Ela Roeh of Parne is definitely not a candidate for being a prophet of the Infinite...or so she thinks. Suddenly chosen to deliver warnings to a nation torn apart by war, what must she sacrifice as she follows the call of the Infinite?
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THE DISCOVERY by Dan Walsh (Fiction)
When literary giant Gerard Warner dies, he leaves his Charleston estate to his grandson, Michael. As he settles in to write his own first novel, Michael discovers an unpublished manuscript his grandfather had written --- something he'd kept hidden from everyone but clearly intended Michael to find.
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HEART OF GOLD by Robin Lee Hatcher (Historical Romance)
Back in her beloved Virginia, Shannon Adair loved nursing injured soldiers back to health. But in Grand Coeur, Idaho, the rough-and-tumble place where her father has been called to lead the church, she's not sure where she fits in --- until she meets Matthew Dubois. Reviewed by Susan Miura.
DOWNFALL: An Intervention Novel by Terri Blackstock (Mystery)
Though Emily has been sober for over a year, her family still has trouble trusting her, fearing she’ll relapse. But things get worse --- much worse --- when police discover a bomb planted under Emily’s car, and it becomes clear that Emily’s problems aren’t limited to addiction. Reviewed by Maggie Harding.
A PERFECT SQUARE: A Shipshewana Amish Mystery by Vannetta Chapman (Mystery)
When a dead girl is found floating in a local pond, Reuben, the brother of Deborah’s best friend’s fiancé, is thrown in jail as the prime suspect. Though innocent, Reuben refuses to divulge any information, leaving Deborah and Callie to uncover the truth behind the tragedy that has rocked the quiet Amish community. Reviewed by Lynda Lee Schab.
JUST A MINUTE: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment...Can Last Forever by Wess Stafford with Dean Merrill (Christian Living/Relationships)
Follow along as Dr. Wess Stafford shares stories and experiences to introduce you to the difference you can actually make anywhere on the spectrum of child development. From helping meet physical needs to breaking down emotional barriers and from discovering latent talents to equipping with spiritual insights, these stories are a catalyst for action. Reviewed by Maggie Harding.
WHAT’S NEXT?: Navigating Transitions to Make the Rest of Your Life Count by H. Norman Wright (Christian Living)
The aging paradigm has shifted: "cresting the hill" no longer means being "over the hill." In his latest book, H. Norman Wright shows baby boomers --- and all those wanting to make the second half their best half --- how to embrace the coming changes and navigate life's transitions with passion and purpose. Reviewed by Michele Howe.
KNEELING WITH GIANTS: Learning to Pray with History's Best Teachers by Gary Neal Hansen (Church History/Prayer)
Across the centuries, how have Christian leaders connected to God? What do they teach us about prayer? KNEELING WITH GIANTS is a practical guide that introduces 10 classic prayer styles --- of St. Benedict, Martin Luther, John Calvin, the Puritans, Andrew Murray, and more. Reviewed by Evelyn Bence.
PURSUING GOD IN THE QUIET PLACES by Karol Ladd (Devotional)
Karol Ladd welcomes women to the presence, character and love of God in this fresh, gathering of intimate devotions.One-page meditations with select Scriptures draw from the wisdom and hope of the Old and New Testaments to help readers discover how God’s promises unfold not only in His Word but also in their personal journeys. Reviewed by Michele Howe.
CODE OF SILENCE: Living a Lie Comes with a Price by Tim Shoemaker (Mystery/Suspense)
When three friends witness a robbery where the perpetrators are dressed as policemen, Cooper, Gordy and Hiro are left questioning whom to trust. Is telling the truth always the right thing to do, or in the interest of protecting yourself, is it okay to lie or withhold the truth? Reviewed by Susan Miura.
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