I love getting new books in the mail, and I’ve gotten quite a few in the past couple of months. The ones I’ve already read, I’m sharing with one of you!
Are any of these on your TBR list?
Three wonderful books for one fabulous reader!
If you’re interested in winning, simply leave a comment on this post by 9PM Central TODAY, and I’ll drop in after that, draw a winner, and announce their name. So be sure and check back! (U.S. mailing addresses only, please)
Thanks to everyone who sent a note via Facebook about my father-in-law’s passing last Monday. It’s been a long and wearying week, but also a joyous one. Joe’s dad, Fred, was a believer in Christ, so we have the unwavering guarantee of seeing him again. Which means we don’t grieve as those who have no hope. But we still grieve, of course, and so look forward to seeing him again. I’m so grateful that for believers in Christ, our goodbyes are only temporary. Thanks again for your prayers for our trip to Arkansas this past weekend for the burial—and for your encouraging words. Bless you!
A scripture I read recently while studying for BSF really renewed my joy, especially in light of loved ones who’ve gone on before…
So encouraging. And a little Novel Trivia:
I took this picture in 2006 while in Paris with Joe, and loved this cemetery so much that it became the setting for the opening scene in my novel Remembered. I found the heroine’s name for the novel on a tombstone that day too!
Is there a scripture that’s really spoken to you lately? Or perhaps a “life verse” that God’s written on your heart?
Much love,
Tammy
JACK CAM
Jack visited the kennel while we were gone this weekend. Just couldn’t take him with us. And, bless him, he’s been like this ever since I picked him up yesterday!
How do your pets fare at the kennel?
And the winner is…
Cat W
Cat, please let me hear from you here! Send me your U.S. mailing address, and I’ll get your books in the mail! Thanks, everyone, for entering the giveaway and for your kind words about my father-in-law’s passing. You’re a blessing to me.
Tamera Alexander
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These books look amazing – would love to win!
You always have a great eye for good books, Your writing reflects how much you have been blessed with the gift of writing.
Same here!
My condolences to you and your family as well as celebrating the eternal life of your father-in-law. Aren’t we blessed to be “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ…” (Titus 2:13) Yes, we are.
I would love to win. Mermaid Moon is on the top of my Want to Read list. Thanks.
This past weekend our pastor passed away. He was middle aged and it was a sudden death (didn’t die from a chronic problem). I kept thinking of: “Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.” Psalms 30:5 NKJV.
One of my “life” scriptures is Proverbs 3:3-4 “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.”
I’d love to read Colleen’s Mermaid Moon & Tracie’s Refining Fire & I just picked up To Win Her Favor at our local bookstore so that’s also on my TBR list.
“Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, Rejoice.” Phil. 4:4. It has been a rough year for my family but we keep praising and rejoicing as our hope is in the Lord. Thank you for the opportunity to win! Poor Jack looks like he may have had too much fun with friends.
I love Revelation 12:11, which I am studying in BSF also and which the Lord used 4 years ago to begin preparing my heart for a move to San Antonio for my husband to work full-time for BSF! Love your books!
I’d love to win! Both Mermaid Moon and Crazy Little Thing Called Love are on my want to read list 🙂
Tammy, I am sorry hear of your father-in-laws passing but joyous in the hope that one day you all will be together again. How glorious that hope is!
Poor Jack, he is worn out and so thrilled to be home after his visit away. I call our boarding station, which is at our vets office, The Pet Motel. I know Heidi and Josie know when I load them in the car that that is where they are going. They seem to do very well there but their excitement is quite obvious when I come back for them. No place like home!
I would love to be the winner for your three book giveaway. What gems! I have tried various places to win them but no luck so far. Maybe today is the day and this is the spot! Thank you for the opportunity and have a great Groundhog Day!
“I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” No matter what I have to go through, I know I’m not alone, He is there.
Love the picture of your little dog! Mermaid Moon is at the top of my want to read list.
I would love to read all three of these books. Thanks for the giveaway. Best wishes and condolences.
O..Jack had quite the adventure in the kennel! Thanks.
Matthew 8:28 has really helped me in the last couple of years. “And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin.” Knowing in my heart that our Heavenly Father is watching over my family and taking care of us has been huge. Thank you for doing a giveaway! 🙂
We lost a family member 2 weeks ago, but we, too, know that we shall see him again! Several of the books are on my TBR & would love to win them!
Praise the Lord that we don’t grieve as those with no hope. It is a great encouragement to know that when our loved ones die, that it really is a “temporary goodbye”.
I would love to win this giveaway. These books are all one my TBR list and I haven’t had the chance to read any of them yet.
No matter if our loved one has a new home in Heaven they still will be missed in our lives here on earth. On my Dad’s tombstone: To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.
My little five pound yorkie has breast cancer. She is 11 years old and after her surgery the vet said she’d be gone by Christmas but she’s still hanging in there. Eats like a little pig!
Mermaid Moon is on my must read list. Thanks for sharing your books!
Tammy,
Phil. 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
That’s been my mainstay for years, through college, some health issues, my grandfather’s passing, and now in the uncertainty of post-graduation. It’s beyond comforting to remember this verse and carry it with me. I hope it brings you and your family comfort at this time, too.
The giveaway looks fabulous, and I’d love to be in the drawing! Thanks for sharing!
“God is my refuge and my strength.” I really love this verse because it shows that in whatever trial, God is there to comfort us and strengthen us.
Thank you for the giveaway!They all seem like great books!
I would love to win those! I’ve had my eye on Mermaid Moon in particular.
I don’t have a life verse per se, but two that have comforted me often in life are Issiah 41:10: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness” and Psalm 16:11: “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Would love to win. I love all the authors!!
I would love to receive your giveaway. I’ll read them & pass them on to the local library. Keep writing, we love you!
One of my favorite verses is “A bruised reed he will not break and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out….” (Matthew 12:20 & Isaiah 42:3)
So many times when I have felt broken or worthless, that verse has brought renewed hope and comfort. God is good.
I would love to read Mermaid Mood although they all look good!
I would love any of the books, but especially Mermaid Moon. One of my favorite verses is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Our wiener dog loves an occasional day at day care, but has never been boarded overnight. She would probably do just fine.
So sorry to hear of your father in laws passing, but rejoice he is with our Savior. My prayers go out for you all.
Thank you for the chance to win books that are on my list. God bless you for your kindness to others. Hugs!
They all sound like good books!Would love to win. Sorry to hear of your father in law’s passing.
Praying for your family! I am thankful for books and music. We live in such a messed up world that it is refreshing to get your thoughts away from life and problems by reading a book or listening/playing/singing to music. God is so good to us and looking forward to His return! Now back to reading my book with my yorkie, Frodo, next to me! 🙂
So sorry for your loss of your father in law. What blessed assurance to know he was a believer and one day you will be reunited in heaven. This is what we live our lives for if we are believers. I want to thank you for this giveaway. I haven’t read any of the books you posted in the above picture. I would love to win one and I know someone will win and it will make their day. As for scripture I read a verse in Matt.9:36 this morning about Jesus being moved with compassion for the needs of the people in the crowd where he taught that day. ” But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and where scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.” The people of that day had little or no spiritual teaching and mentoring . They were hungry for the gospel. As for my cats when I go away. We leave our babies with a trusted neighbor. I also watch their little doggie while they vacation .
May God Bless your family during this sad time and may You recognize his compassion and love for you.
So sorry for the loss of your father-in-law!
I would love to read these books. I have read Tracie Peterson and Colleen Coble books, but I haven’t read any Beth Vogt’s books. And, of course, your books are the best!
Sorry, to hear of your father-in-law’s passing.
Thanks, Tamera, for book recommendations. I love it when authors support other authors. On my TBR list now!
Looking forward to learning more about New To Me Authors! Thanks For sharing!
Crazy Little Thing Called Love is on my TBR list…
I have a cat, and thankfully they are little more low maintenance than dogs and we have just been able to have a neighbor or my sister come in and feed and check on her when we travel.
I am sorry for your loss. Condolences. But these books look like really good reads.
I love the verse you posted from 2Corinthians. It was part of my Bible study this morning. It’s amazing how God reinforces topics we are studying. I’m sorry for your loss, but as you said, we have the sure hope of seeing those who have gone before. It’s still very sad for us, as we miss them so. Blessings…
This isn’t a scripture per say, but I have been thinking a lot lately about how much God loves all of us as individuals. That no matter what is going on in life He is there and loves me!
Thanks for the giveaway! These books look so good!! 😀
I’ve already read Crazy Little Thing Called Love and enjoyed it but I’d like win either of the other books!
I’m so thankful that goodbyes on earth do not have to be eternal goodbyes!
I would love to read them.
Be still, and know that I am God..
I would like to read all of these books! We do not have a pet but my son’s dog hates the kennel!
Beth Vogt is a new author for me. Looking forward to reading all 3 books 🙂
Tammy, I’m sorry to hear about your father-in-law, but I’m celebrating with you that he is now with our Lord. I’m working on memorizing Colossians 1:9-14. Blessings and hugs!
Oh, and my email address: andrearenee2004@yahoo.com
I’m sorry to read about your loss. Thank you for sharing that verse and picture. Remembered is one of my very favorite all-time novels. I LOVED it!
I’ve read all of your books and loved them all. I have already read Beth’s book but I would love to own it along with the other two I have not read yet.
Thanks
I’ve not read any of those books but am interested in all of them (read my first Tracie Peterson last week).
A passage that always encourages me is, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.” Proverbs 3:5-7
Love to read, and would love to read any of these books. College Goble is one of my favorite authors. Have a Blessed Day.
Would love to win and read the new books!
The books look like good books to read. Thank you for the opportunity to win them. 😀
Poor pup….it would be cool to win the books
I used a quote from Remembered at my mama’s m memorial service. It jumped off the page at me and I wrote it down. When Mama moved to Glory, I knew that quote had to be included in her service.
Poor Jack. I would love to win these books. Thank you for the chance.
Poor Jack, he is so worn out. I haven’t had to the kennel trip for a long time. I just have a cat. Recently I was gone for almost two weeks and he stayed in a friend’s apartment with her cat. He fussed for two days and then settled down and enjoyed his stay. I am currently taking care of another friend’s cat while he is in the hospital. He is going to a nursing home forehand today and I may try to bring him to my place.
Would love to read all 3 books!
I would love to win the books! One of the verses that always helps me is Psalms 34:18 🙂
Thank you for the giveaway! I’m sorry for your loss.
I know at least two of these are on my TBR list, so I’d love to win all three!! Thanks for the opportunity 🙂
I am sorry for the loss your family suffered recently but rejoice with you that it is not the end, but a new beginning for him.
I would love to read these books and hope that I win!
My condolences on your father in law.
“O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” ~1 Corinthians 15:55
One of my favorites is Jer 29:11. I had that 16 years ago when I was pregnant with my youngest and concerned about a miscarriage, but God had other plans and I delivered a healthy almost 10 lb boy.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your father-in-law. Those second dads are so special.
Thank you for the chance to win!
May God wrap His arms of love and comfort around your family. Hold onto His promises. He has prepared a wonderful place for your father in law. As Christians that is so much comfort to us.
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway. These books would be great for winter reading. Its still a long way to Spring!
Sorry for the loss in your family, but so very glad it is only a temporary goodbye. I think the verse that I lean heavily on at this time is ‘Casting all you cares on Him, for He cares for you’
Thanks so much for the giveaway – I would love to win 🙂
The verse I held most dearly as my sweet momma was dying was Psalm 3:3. Knowing that God would lift my head when I couldn’t was precious to me.
Tamara, I love your beautiful books. Just finished Within My Heart.
Thank you for the opportunity to enter your contest. And thank you
for considering me the winner. God Bless.
I’m currently reading Remembered and I love it!! Also would love to read those three books as well!
I would love to read all those books starting with Crazy Little Thing Called Love.
I really am sad that your father in law passed away, but, oh, how grand it is to know without a shadow of a doubt that you will see him again. God bless and keep you and your family, Tamera.
I am looking forward to reading all of these books! Thanks for a chance to win them! Blessings
Thanks for the chance to win. They all sound like great books. I would especially like to read the Colleen Coble book. My favorite verse is Trust in the Lord with all your heart…
My life verse ~* Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. *~ Psalm 119:111
Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
Losing someone is so difficult. Knowing we have such confident hope of Heaven and eternal life is invaluable. A reminder of why it is so important to share Christ with others. I’m so sorry to hear of your dear father-in-law, yet so precious to know he is Home.
Thank you so much for you words and your generous giveaway.
Stephanie C.
Sorry about your loss. God’s peace and comfort in the days to come. Hold tight to all the precious memories.
I woulc enjoy reading all these books. God Bless
Anything by Coleen Coble and Tracy Peterson is worth the read. Thanks for sharing.
My favorite scripture is 2 Timothy 1:7. For God hath not given us a spirit of fear but of love and of power & of sound mind. Tracie Peterson’s book & Coleen Cobles book is on my TBR list. It would be nice to have all three books.
Would love to win some wonderful stories!
Lovely books! Thank you
I love to read it is my favorite way to escape.
Hi Tammy! Greetings from CO! Knowing that you have enjoyed these books is reason enough to make me want to read them.
Ephesians 3:20 is the verse that is speaking to me right now as we’re praying our son through cancer treatments. The doctor is optimistic about his future and this verse gives us hope for an even better outcome than we know how to pray for or can imagine.
Love and God bless!
Valerie
I would so love to read these books, especially the Tracie Peterson one. One of my all-time favorite verses is Psalm 46:1 and really the entire chapter.
I’m sorry about the loss of your father in law, but how wonderful to know you’ll see him again.
I’d love to read mermaid moon.
I’m so sorry to hear about your FIL.
Ephesians 1:4-7 It talks about God’s amazing love for us. Read it recently while studying and it has stayed with me.
Oh, definitely yes! All three books are ones I’d love to read. I read so many books and there are so many good ones out there yet to read! And speaking of good books, I read a couple days ago one of your novellas in last year’s book, Under the Magnolias. I loved your story! I’m re-reading it now.
Of the 3 authors, I’ve only read Colleen Coble.
Many years ago, while I was an AF medic, I deployed with a Dr. Vogt. Through a Facebook chat with Beth Vogt we figured out that her husband and the doctor I served with were one in the same. It was a neat connection and I’ve wanted to read one of her books ever since.
My #OneWord this year is Humble. I’m focusing on verses this year that pertain to humility (Eph 4:2; Prov 11:2; Micah 6:8…).
I am so thankful that as Christians, we have the hope of seeing our loved ones again in heaven. My mother passed away the Sunday before Thanksgiving. It is so true that we don’t grieve as “those who have no hope.” I miss my mom a lot, but wouldn’t wish her back to her life of pain. It’s certainly hard to say goodbye to those we love, though. My sympathy to you and your family.
May God continue to heal you all and comfort you.
One of my favorite verses is Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
I didn’t know about the passing of your Father-in-law, so sorry for your loss! But like you said, you have hope of seeing him again in eternity! So thankful he was a believer 🙂 May God rest His peace on your family!
Lately I’ve really latched onto this verse; Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”. It’s an almost inconceivable truth, how could a just God love me when I was such a wretched sinner? But He did & still does 🙂 What a comfort to me in so many ways. He’s such an amazing God, isn’t He?
Thank you for the chance at 3 wonderful books….which are all on my want-to-read list 🙂
I would love to win these great books. Wow, what a great giveaway. Thank you for a chance to win such great books.
These books sound like fantastic reads. I’d love to read them, please enter me in the contest. Thank you.
I would love to win these books. The verse that is currently speaking to me is Matthew 6:14-15. For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
So sorry about your father-in-laws passing that’s got to be so hard but so happy he knew the Lord and you will see him again!
My go to scripture verse is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me”
Thanks for the contest would love to read any of those books, I’ve only read Colleen’s books so will have to add the other authors to my list 😊
All the books look good. 🙂
I’m very sorry for your loss.
All of these are on my tbr list
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all.
Many scriptures speak to me daily. Love that fact!
It’s winter and cold what a great time to snuggle up with new books!!!
With all the weather keeping so many indoors . . . Bring on the books!! Thank you for thinking of your fans! May God bless you in the coming days with comfort only He can give.
Kendy
These look like great books. Thanks for the chance to win!
With all the weather keeping so many indoors . . . Bring on the books!! Thank you for thinking of your fans! May God bless you in the coming days with comfort only He can give.
I’ve already read “Refining Fire” (would love a copy of my own, though! 😉 ) and the other two are on my tbr list. Thanks for the opportunity to win them! 😀
On a more somber note… I’m sorry to hear about your father-in-law. It is a joyous thing, though, to know that you will see him again– praise God for that assurance! 🙂
Prayers for your family.
Living deep in the Appalachian Mountains, this verse often comes to mind:
“I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.”
Psalms 121:1-2
Would love to win these
Colleen Coble is a great writer -I LOVED her Lightkeepers Daughter book
Thx
I would like to read all of these books one day, but out of the three, I would love to read Mermaid Moon by Colleen Coble first!
I am half way through Mermaid Moon and have finished the Tracie Peterson book, so I’d love to win the third book. When we board Clarabelle the folks at Cats in the City feel sorry for her and sometimes take her into their personal living space. They really like her and post pictures of her on Facebook. So sorry about your father-in-law. Last night I received a phone call about the passing of a late friend’s mother. Mrs.G was the last mother of my friends growing up, so in some ways I feel like I’ve lost my mom again.
I would love to win these books!
I love to go through cemeteries and read the names on the headstones and wonder about the people whose bodies are buried there. How many of them will we meet in heaven one day?
I am sorry for your family’s loss but grateful that there will be a great reunion one day.
thank you for the giveaway. Also sending condolences on your family’s loss.
I would love to read all three of the books , all are on my wish list and all are among my favorite authors.
One of the scriptures that I have clung to this year is :
Deut33:12 Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in Him, for He shields him all day long and the one the Lord loves rests between His shoulders.
Thank you
My life verse is Psalm 4:8 .relevant with all troubles in the world. I love BSF. First class was in Texarkana, TX. Thank you for offering to share your books.
Some life verses for me have been 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. They are always reminders of both the love for others I should have and the kind of love God has for us! Would love to win these books. Thank you!
I’ve been praying for you all, Tammy, and was so sorry about your father-in-law’s passing. But as you said, as believers we have the *guarantee* of seeing our loved ones again in Heaven – – such a joyous thought!!
Wanted to add that your book REMEMBERED is still my very, very favorite of all your books (even though you KNOW I dearly love each book you’ve written!). 🙂
Gentle hugs to little Jack….bless his heart – – he’s glad to be back home, I’m sure.
Hugs to you sweet friend, Patti Jo
P.S. Even though I have a LOT of favorite Bible verses, my life verse is 1 Peter 5:7: CAST ALL YOUR ANXIETY ON HIM, BECAUSE HE CARES FOR YOU.
This verse has helped me through many difficult times and is such a comforting reminder. 🙂
Mermaid Moon and Refining Fire are on my tbr list. As for scripture Jeremiah 29:11 has come to mind recently. Thanks for sharing with us!
I would LOVE to win all 3 of these books! I have read Tracie Peterson for years now. I am wanting to read Colleen Coble, and I have bought a few of her older e-books on sale but have not read them, yet.
I have also been interested in Beth Vogt simply because she has been recommended by other authors like you.
Thanks for passing along some titles to read!
I thank God for Christian authors! Like You!
Poor puppy. He just had to be alert and waiting while you were gone. But now that you’re home (and so is he) he can finally rest.
The books would be wonderful to win, but more important is the scripture you shared and knowing you will see your father-in-law and other loved ones is even more important. Thank you for this message.
What a glorious testimony about your father, and how nice it will be when you two meet again in Heaven! Praise God for His gift of love and grace through His Son, Jesus Christ. If not for the blood of Jesus, we would be hopeless in this old world. Thank you for being a Christian writer. Using the talents He gifted us with is what we all should do, use them to bring glory and honor to Him alone. Worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness.
Your question, how do your pets fare at the kennels, well, mine won’t eat, they shiver and are anxious the whole time, and they even lose weight from fear, so we don’t go anywhere now that doesn’t have a pet friendly hotel.