This page offers insight into new books that might be of interest to those who like this website. I will feature books from friends and also from my publisher, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas.
Land of My Dreams is on sale!
Contemporary Inspirational Women’s Fiction
Scotland ~ Two broken hearts ~ A mighty God
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Land-My-Dreams-Norma-Gail/dp/1941103170
Everybody in the small town of Chapel Springs, Georgia, knows best friends Claire Bennett and Patsy Kowalski. It’s impossible not to, what with
Claire’s zany antics and Patsy’s self-appointed mission to keep her friend out of trouble. And trouble abounds.During an early morning discussion at Dees ‘n’ Doughs bakery with their ladies group, all Chapel Springs entrepreneurs, attention is drawn to the slackened tourist trade. With their livelihoods threatened, they join forces to address the town’s revitalization in hopes of drawing back the tourists. No one could have guessed the real issue needing restoration is their marriages.
Claire, a pottery artist, stumbles through life with her foot in her mouth. When she became a Christian, she thought life and her marriage would be included in the new creation part. But her thighs are just as big and her husband, Joel, is as ornery as ever. She’s become nothing more than a sheet-changer, a towel-folder, a pancake-flipper. Her life is humdrum and she’s tired of being taken for granted.
Patsy has plans for her empty nest, plans that include a cruise ship. However, her husband, Nathan, continues to work long hours, and he’s not talking about slowing down. In fact, he’s not talking much at all. She’s asleep long before he comes home each night. At first she thought it was just because of tax season, but now she’s not so sure. Something other than work seems to keep him late at the office every night. With the lines of communication closed, she’ll have to find another way to reach him.
With their marriages as much in need of restoration as the town, Claire and Patsy embark on a mission of mishaps and miscommunication, determined to restore warmth to Chapel Springs and their lives. That is if they can convince their husbands and the town council, led by two curmudgeons who would prefer to see Chapel Springs left in the fifties and closed to traffic.
Enjoy!
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New for Christmas – available for pre-order in paperback on Amazon! only $8.96
The First Christmas Carol by Marianne Jordan
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$8.96 in paperback on Amazon!
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Partly Cloudy with Scattered Worries by Kathy Miller
$.99 on Amazon Kindle, Thursday Nov. 8th!
Fatal Transaction by Richard Lawrence is $3.00 on Amazon Kindle this week!
Sara, an expert computer hacker, knows better than to trust anyone certainly not the powerful and crooked business mogul for whom she works. But there is no future for the life of a thief. Determined to find a way out, Sara devises a scheme to double-cross her employer and steal millions through one final fatal transaction.
Desperate and on the run, she finds temporary sanctuary with the mysterious Derry Conway. As the FBI closes in and her former associates seek revenge, Sara tries to escape but finds all avenues blocked. Trapped, she sees only one road out Derry must take the fall and pay for her crimes. But will it work? Is her freedom more important than the life of an innocent man? Or will Sara make the ultimate sacrifice to save those she cares about?
Only $.99 on Amazon Kindle!
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Free Nov. 7th & 8th on Amazon Kindle!
Free November 7th on Kindle!
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Know Good. Do Good. Feel Good. Up to Know Good: Daily Inspirations: 150 refreshing encounters with a relevant God offers power-packed devotions. Each story includes a photograph, “do good” idea, scripture, prayer, and suggested Bible reading. Discover the fun of being Up To Know Good and see God at work in your everyday life as you put truth into action.
About the Author
Sara Schaffer is a passionate follower of Jesus, wife and mom. With a BA and background in Music Education, Sara educates and entertains her audiences through inspirational speaking, writing and music. Currently she is a Substitute Teaching Leader for Bible Study Fellowship in Boulder, Colorado. Contact Sara to speak at your event or find her blog and music at: www.uptoknowgood.com.
Free 11/5 – 11/7 on Amazon Kindle!
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New book from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas! $3.95 on Kindle!
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In the early months of 1775, war is brewing in the American colonies. Although frightened, eighteen-year-old Betsy Russell of Menotomy Village, Massachusetts, wants to be prepared in case of attack by British troops. Her father, prosperous farmer Jason, is the fourth generation of Russells on this land yet their very rights as British Colonials are being stripped away one by one. Will the King of England take their land as well? Tensions are growing here in the countryside west of Boston and the outbreak of battle seems a certainty. Jason desperately wants to protect his family his wife, children and grandchildren and their future. Betsy makes every attempt to be prepared for the worst. But not even the American militia could have predicted the bloody massacre that was about to occur right on the Russells doorstep. If Betsy loses everything she holds dear, are the rights of all the Colonists endangered? Based on a true story.
October 22, 2013
Amanda’s Beau by Shirley Raye Redmond just released today! $2.99 on Amazon Kindle!
http://www.amazon.com/Amandas-Beau-ebook/dp/B00G2V3O9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1382461890&sr=1-1&keywords=Amanda%27s+Beau
From one of my fellow members of New Mexico Christian Novelists a new release:
The year is 1905. It is autumn in the village of Aztec in New Mexico territo-ry. Amanda Dale is burdened with the responsibility of caring for her widowed sis-ter—an invalid—-and Ella’s two children—one a premature infant. But Amanda wants a husband and children of her own and despairs that God does not care about her plight. Schoolteacher Gil Gladney is handsome, intelligent, and God-fearing. He is drawn to Amanda, but feels he cannot propose marriage until he is able to purchase the ranch he has been saving for.
When Gil and his pupils discover the relics of an ancient culture among the ruins outside the village, Gil contacts an old college friend. The possibility of an archeological excavation excites the community of cash-strapped farmers, eager to earn extra money working on the site.
Gil is delighted when Nate Phillips comes to Aztec to take up the challenge. When a rabid skunk reels through the excavation site, threatening the lives of Amanda and her nephew Rex, Gil realizes that life is short and the possibility of true happiness can be fleeting. In the end, Amanda learns to trust God to provide the happily-ever-after ending she’s been praying for.
For the week of October 14th:
$2.99 on Amazon Kindle!
$3.00 on Amazon Kindle!
This week I want to spotlight some of the books put out by Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas.
Up to Know Good by Sara Schaffer is only $2.99 on Amazon:
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150 refreshing encounters with a relevant God offers power-packed devotions. Each story includes a photograph, “do good” idea, scripture, prayer, and suggested Bible reading. Discover the fun of being Up To Know Good and see God at work in your everyday life as you put truth into action.
Also $2.99 this week, is Teaching Diamonds in the Tough by Cleo Lampos
Finding the potential in problematic students is challenging regardless of the setting: public school, private school, church clubs, youth groups, or Sunday school. In her book, Teaching Diamonds in the Tough, author Cleo Lampos reminds the reader on each page that every teacher possesses the power to shape a child s future.
Through illustrative episodes drawn from her teaching experiences, Lampos recreates the struggles, triumphs, and heartbreaks inherent in education. Undergirded with the belief that even the most incorrigible child can change if given affection, attention, and guidance, the author inspires educators with story, Scripture, quotes, and a suggested action plan. The challenge, according to Lampos, is to look beyond the rough exteriors of a student s attitude and behavior to their inner needs. Underneath may be a true Diamond in the Tough.
Open Your Hymnal Again by Denise Loock.
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Do you ever catch yourself singing a song in church without paying attention to the words? Open Your Hymnal Again is another collection of hymnal devotions that transport the wisdom of classic hymns and gospel songs into the twenty-first century.
Giving God glory, honor, and thanks nourishes our souls and invigorates our faith. For centuries hymn writers have exalted God’s sovereignty and splendor in their lyrics. With biblical insights and practical applications, the 31 devotions in Open Your Hymnal Again use the worship models of hymns and gospel songs to awaken a fresh wonder for God in your heart. Open Your Hymnal Again and worship with me.
Introduce yourself to the rich spiritual heritage that hymnals contain or gain a new perspective on songs you’ve sung since childhood. Whether you sing in the choir loft, the worship team, or the pew, the refreshing biblical insights in this book will enhance your appreciation of the words you sing every time you open a hymnal.
Best Season Yet by Rebecca Trittipoe
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Season-Yet-Weeks-Coachs/dp/1938499565/teams or individual athletes looking for a concise tool to help
focus the spiritual and mental components of their season. ~ Chris Anderson
National Director, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Endurance Ministry (FCA)
Purple Moon by Tessa Emily Hall
About the Author
Prairie Grace by Marilyn Bay Wentz:
Thomas had read Gray Wolf’s face well. “It’s not your fault, son. Remember when I told you we can’t blame an entire people for the mistakes of one?” While the eastern half of the United States is embroiled in Civil War to end slavery, military and political leaders in 1864 Colorado Territory strive to enslave the Native American population they see as impeding settlement. Prairie Grace portrays this clash of cultures through real people, Georgia MacBaye, a throw-caution-to-the-wind frontierswoman, and Gray Wolf, a Cheyenne brave who is thrown into the white world when his uncle, Chief Lean Bear, leaves him on the MacBaye doorstep in hopes that Georgia’s mother, a well-known healer, will be able to save his life. Despite the hostilities perpetrated by both the U.S. military and Native renegades, there are individuals from both the white and Native populations that speak reason and deal honorably with each other—including Thomas, Georgia’s father, whose ultimate sacrifice brings Gray Wolf to understand grace in a profound way. Destined to be enemies, Georgia and Gray Wolf battle their own and society’s prejudices as they strive to carve out their futures. Packed with history, fast moving and believable, Prairie Grace is a heartbreaking tale of our nation’s past.
When You Come Home by Nancy Cavin Pitts
About the Book: The war claimed Daphne Kelley’s young husband’s life, but it couldn’t keep Raymond – and his abiding love – from being with her when she needed him most. First glimpsed in Tom Brokaw’s landmark bestseller, The Greatest Generation, the true-life love story of Daphne and Raymond Kelley went far deeper than Brokaw’s feature could reveal. Now When You Come Home provides the complete account of what New York Times book reviewer Michael Lind cited as “perhaps the most compelling” love story in Brokaw’s book. Taking its title from a poem newlywed Daphne sent her soldier husband during World War II, When You Come Home tells of their young love in the heartland at the brink of war, and of the crushing uncertainty and fear as they find themselves a world apart. And when the poem comes back to Daphne – blood-stained by Raymond’s mortal wounds – When You Come Home shares the extraordinary event that restores the grieving young widow’s faith in the transcendent power of love.
Changing Zip Codes by Carol Stratton
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About the book: When your entire life drives off in a moving van, it’s easy for doubts to flood your mind. Will I ever be organized again? Will I find good friends? Will my children like their new school? Carol Stratton has experienced twenty-two moves and counsels others seeking stability in a culture of change. InChanging Zip Codes, Carol helps readers explore the fun of new possibilities, the magic of new friendships, and the excitement of fresh starts. With humorous stories and biblical insights, Carol reminds us God is in the midst of every move, leading us to new beginnings.
The Maze by Jason Brannon
A near death experience transports Jamie Burroughs into The Maze, a realm every bit as peculiar as Lewis Caroll’s Wonderland, yet engineered with the moral intent of C.S. Lewis’ Narnia. B
uilt by angels and demons and filled with traps and riddles, The Maze gives whoever enters a face-to-face encounter with their sins. For Jamie, The Maze becomes a terrifying journey through a world of darkness where his soul and the lives of those he loves hangs in the balance. With his family in danger and his soul in peril, Jamie is forced to reevaluate the kind of man he truly is as he struggles to escape The Maze before it s too late.
http://www.amazon.com/Maze-Christian-Fantasy-Angels-ebook/dp/B00AOCHE3K/
God’s Provision in Tough Times – 25 True Stories of God s Provision During Unemployment and Financial Despair
By La-Tan Murphy and Cynthia Howerter
Excellent reading for your mid-age kids from the head of Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas:
The Caden Chronicles, Book 2: Skull Creek Stakeout by Eddie Jones
http://www.amazon.com/Skull-Creek-Stakeout-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00A9UWFOK/Also by Eddie Jones, The Caden Chronicles, Book 1: Dead Man’s Hand
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Mans-Caden-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B009M5EQIQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kstore_1#_New Sheets: Thirty Days to Refine You into the Woman You Can Be, Devotionals for Women Recovering from Separation, Divorce and Loss by Cindy Sproles
http://www.amazon.com/New-Sheets-Devotionals-Recovering-ebook/dp/B00A6DT3OK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1377629160&sr=1-1&keywords=New+Sheets
