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Books I’ve Loved this Month + Giveaway

August 27, 2020 By Cara Putman

I think because classes started this week at Purdue, I've been in a race to read some good books. The above are just a few of them that I've inhaled and recommended. Here's why I loved them: The Price of Valor is Susan May Warren at the top of her writing game. Susie is a master of creating characters and plot that will not let me go as a reader. This book is no exception. From the opening … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: cara putman, fiction, giveaway, Lynn Blackburn, rachel hauck, Susan May Warren, Team of Five, Toni Shiloh

A New Perspective on Fiction

August 26, 2020 By Dani Pettrey

A New Perspective on Fiction

Hi friends, I’m super excited to introduce you to my guest blogger Lauren Beccue. I met Lauren at a literary agency retreat in Charleston a couple years back now. Lauren co-wrote a wonderful book with my dear friend Katie Cushman. Since I’ll be road tripping in an RV with my hubby and our grandkids… I thought this was a great time for a guest blogger. And, I’m so blessed I asked. I think you’ll … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Reading Tagged With: guest blogger, Lauren Beccue

Book Release & Giveaway!

August 21, 2020 By Jody Hedlund

ALMOST A BRIDE, the fourth and final book in my bride-ship series, releases in just a few days (on Tuesday August 25)! You may (or may not!) know that three out of the four books in the series released this year. The Runaway Bride came out in March. A Bride of Convenience released in June. And now Almost a Bride releases next Tuesday, August 25. One question that has cropped up is: How … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Bride Ships, Jody Hedlund

Coming Home to Small Town Life

August 20, 2020 By Karen Witemeyer

I'm delighted to have Marilyn Turk step in for me today. You're in for a treat! Take it away, Marilyn . . . First of all, I’m so happy to be here with you! I love all the authors on this blog, so I’m honored to be here. Thank you, Karen, for the opportunity to be your guest! Did you move away from your hometown when you got married, went to college, got your first job? Did you ever move … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Abigails Secret, Marilyn Turk, Small Town Maine

An Introvert’s Dream Vacation

August 19, 2020 By D'Ann Mateer

We had several really great trips on the books for this summer. My husband’s business conferences usually picks very desirable locations. And we had even looked forward to one set of kids (a son and daughter-in-law) joining us for a week in Colorado Springs. But of course none of it happened. And yet we didn’t want to completely lose the vacation time with our kids. And my husband … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, House and home, Reading

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