Christian eBooks on sale.....

The following books are currently (or coming up in September) on sale on Amazon. (Just click on the book) These are all ebooks but if you'd prefer the paperback or hardback go ahead and click on through. There should be a "paperback" or "hardback" link for you to use...

(Note: be sure to check the price on Amazon before you order to make sure it's still on sale)

Longing for Home.... $7.99 on sale!  Terri Blackstock Combined Edition.... $1.99 on sale!

About Longing for Home:

Though she was only a child during the darkest days of Ireland’s Great Famine, Katie Macauley feels responsible for the loss of her family’s land and the death of her sister. Now a woman grown, Katie has left Ireland for America and the promise of earning money enough to return home again and plead for her family’s forgiveness. She arrives in Hope Springs, Wyoming Territory, a town sharply divided between the Americans who have settled there, with their deep hatred of the Irish, and the Irish immigrants who have come searching for a place to call home. Her arrival tips the precarious balance, and the feud erupts anew. Even in the midst of hatred and violence, however, Katie finds reason to hope. Two men, as different as they are intriguing, vie for her heart, turning her thoughts for the first time toward a future away from Ireland. Katie must now make the hardest decision of her life: stay and give her heart a chance at love, or return home and give her soul the possibility of peace.

 

 

Watch for my review of.... Whispers From the Dock... coming in the next week or so: If you haven't read books 1 & 2 - here is a handy link so you can order them for yourself. It's an interesting series with mature women heading into the next part of their lives and making the most of the future. (click on the books to order....)     7.69 (Kindle) 10.38 (paperback)     Sales coming up for Blackmoore & Edenbrooke on Amazon in September....  

(Review for Blackmoore to come up on 9/11/13 -

Kindle price w/ be $7.99 in September only!)

 

 

 

I have not read this one but thoroughly enjoyed Blackmoore so

I'm sure it's a good one. It's on MY LIST to purchase for $1.99

in September - be sure to add it to yours!

   

 Much thanks to Shabby Blogs for sharing your blog dividers.... you'll always have such cute stuff!

           

Rosemary Cottage

Rosemary Cottage

by Colleen Coble

ISBN: 978-1595547828

$10.37 (paperback)

$ 4.99 (kindle)

About the book:

Amy came to Rosemary Cottage to grieve, to heal, maybe even find love. But there's a deadly undertow of secrets around Hope Island. . .   The charming Rosemary Cottage on the beach offers Amy Lange respite she needs to mourn her brother, Ben. She's even thinking of moving her midwife practice to the Outer Banks community. It's always been a refuge for her and her family. She also wants to investigate Ben's disappearance at sea. Everyone blames a surfing accident, but Amy has reason to wonder.

Coast Guard officer Curtis Ireland has lost a sibling too. His sister, Gina, was run down by a boat, leaving him to raise her infant daughter. If anyone knew who little Raine's father was, Curtis could lose his beloved niece. Yet he can't help being drawn to Hope Beach's new midwife, Amy. He even agrees to help her investigate what happened to both Ben and Gina.

Can two grieving people with secrets find healing on beautiful Hope Island? Or will their quest for truth set them at odds with each other . . . and with those who will go to any length to keep hidden things hidden?

My thoughts:
Opening with the murder of Gina as she is surfing out in the rough water of the Atlantic Ocean while her brother and 4 month old daughter are waiting on shore Rosemary Cottage takes us into a story that held me captive while reading it. There is a serial murderer of sorts on the little island of Hope Beach. I found the story enjoyable, the romance was interesting but the mystery behind the murder wasn't quite as believable. At least not at first....

There are other little stories woven into Rosemary Cottage. Amy and Curtis are both from very wealthy families altho their families are very different. Amy moves there believing that her brother was murdered but her family isn't supportive in her search. There is history between her brother and Curtis's sister Gina and a lot of action while Curtis and Amy conduct their "investigation". It's not a "fast" moving story but very interesting and it will keep you wondering till the end.

I will say that the last few chapters of the book really pushes the intrigue and mystery up a few notches. The ending totally surprised me and I loved how the romance ended. If you need a rainy day or book to read in front of the fire in the winter this little book will keep you busy for a few hours. Add it to your kindle to read when you have a spare moment or two to read.

About the author:

Best-selling author Colleen Coble's novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, ACFW Book of the Year, RWA's RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers' Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has nearly 2 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers and is a member of Romance Writers of America. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana.

Find out more about Colleen at http://www.colleencoble.com/.   Disclaimer: I was offered a copy of Rosemary Cottage in exchange for a book review on GivingNSharing. I was not required to have a positive review and no money exchanged hands. Thanks for reading GivingNSharing!

Her Restless Heart ~ Online Bible Study Invitation

You are invited to join me with an informal online Bible study hosted at Facebook beginning April 22nd through May 27th. This Bible Study will be based on the book "Her Restless Heart" by Barbara Cameron.

About the book:

Her Restless Heart is the second study in the Faith and Fiction Bible study series that uses Christian fiction as a backdrop for exploring biblical themes. Just as Jesus used stories (parables) to teach important principles, inspirational fiction can open readers to greater understanding of themselves and spiritual themes.

Based on a novel of the same name by acclaimed Christian fiction author Barbara Cameron, this six-session Bible study explores the heart’s longing for love and acceptance and the Bible’s answer to this universal human need. The Participant Book has five daily readings per week, each including Scripture, reflections on the day’s topic with questions and space for writing responses, prayer, and a suggestion for the day—a question to ponder, Scripture to consider, or action to take.

About the online Bible Study:

This online study offers women a chance to find peace among a life of restlessness, dissatisfaction, and heartbreak. We will use the fiction story of a young Amish woman caught between two worlds as our vehicle for studying God's word. We will journey together as we seek to satisfy our own restlessness with God's love, acceptance, and peace.

There is no "homework" for this abbreviated Bible study and reading the novel is not required. Just stop by and interact with Abingdon Women and the author each week during the course of the study (April 22nd through May 27th). It's a great chance to find a bit of refreshment and encouragement for your restless heart.



Each week a video clip will be posted along with reflection questions.  This allows you to watch some of the video clips that accompany the study (but only if you're interested).  This abbreviated and informal online women's study is open to all!  Join us if you'd like and feel free to invite your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/322394164552878/

Order here:

Book  $11.69 or Kindle for .99!   *    Bible Study @ $11.69

(note - these are sale prices - order now so you don't spend more)

Disclaimer: I was offered a copy of Her Restless Heart to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review and no money exchanged hands. Thanks for reading!