A NOTE FROM CINDY ~For all book lovers, on this blog spot I post information of a recently released book written by a Christian author I know. Unless stated otherwise, I haven’t read the book yet. I have two books to share with you this week.

The Convenient Groom — A Nantucket Love Story

By Denise Hunter 

She wrote the book–literally- -on finding the right mate. But does she really understand what love’s about?

 Five hours before her Nantucket beach wedding–and on the eve of her big book launch–celebrity marriage counselor Kate Lawrence has everything in place. Everything, that is, but the groom. She might not have a career, either, when her nationwide audience finds out their marriage guru has been left at the altar.

Enter Lucas Wright, who offers to stand in for the missing husband-to-be and marry her. Kate’s desperate enough to agree–although she’s sure this Mr. Wright is completely wrong for her. But can they pull it off? And why would Lucas marry her in the first place?

Could it be that “Dr. Kate” doesn’t know the first thing about love?

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A Whisper of Freedom

By Tricia Goyer

 Espionage, faith, love, and an ancient treasure. The plot thickens in this third installment of the Chronicles of the Spanish Civil War series by acclaimed author Tricia Goyer. 

The fighting between the Nationalists and the Republicans grinds on across Spain, threatening to destroy everything and everyone in its path. International volunteers Sophie, Philip, and Deion are slowly coming to grips with the fact that if they are going to survive to help the people of Spain, they must escape this foreign land soon. But the line between friends and enemies is increasingly blurred, and the journey out of the country is fraught with danger.

 And then there’s the gold. Walt has a plan for the treasure that he promises will help the people of Spain if Sophie will help him get it out of the country. But Michael is hot on their trail with plans of his own for the precious metal.

 A Whisper of Freedom reminds readers that victory is often unsure in times of war. Danger and darkness can threaten to silence all courage and faith. But as this committed band of volunteers and Spanish patriots learns–hope is more precious than gold.

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Leaving November

(Howard Books/Simon & Schuster March 2008)

by Deborah Raney

     Daughter of the town drunk, Vienne Kenney has escaped Clayburn for law school in California. But after failing the bar exam, twice, she’s back home with her tail between her legs, managing Latte-dah, the Clayburn cafe-turned-upscale-coffee-shop. Jackson Linder runs the art gallery across the street and Vienne has had her eye on him since she was a skinny seventh grader and he was the hunky high school lifeguard who didn’t know she existed. Now it’s his turn to fall for her and suddenly Clayburn seems like a pretty nice place to be…until Vienne discovers that Jack is fresh out of rehab and still struggling with the same addiction that ultimately killed her father.

Only Uni

By Camy Tang

Will Trish Sakai be able to follow her three simple rules and hold out against two gorgeous guys?

Trish Sakai is ready for a change from her wild, flirtatious behavior. And her three cousins are anxious for her to change, too. Trish is always knocking something over, knocking herself out, and taking hard knocks in her perpetual confusion about men.

When Trish’s ex-boyfriend, Kazuo the artist, keeps popping up at all the wrong moments, Trish decides to be firm with herself. She creates three simple rules from First and Second Corinthians and plans to follow them to the letter. No more looking at men! No more dating non-Christians! She will persevere in hardship by relying on God.

Except now Kazuo is claiming Trish is his muse, and he can’t complete his major work of art without her. And a gorgeous coworker is reassigned, bringing him in daily contact with Trish. But her cousins are determined to hold her accountable to her plan. She thought three rules would be a cinch, but suddenly Trish’s simple rules don’t seem so simple after all.

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A NOTE FROM CINDY ~For all book lovers, on this blog spot I post information of a recently released book written by a Christian author I know. Unless stated otherwise, I haven’t read the book yet. I have two books to share with you this week.

AS HIGH AS THE HEAVENS

By Kathleen Morgan

 It is 1568 and Mary, Queen of Scots, is imprisoned in Lochleven Castle.
But her supporters, including noblewoman Heather Gordon, are planning a
rescue. Heather travels to a cottage in the frigid Highlands to teach a
simple man-who just happens to resemble someone with access to
Lochleven how to act the part of a nobleman in order to gain entry
to the castle. But in the close quarters of the cottage there is more
stirring than political rebellion.

“Kathleen Morgan weaves a love story rich in ancestry, betrayal, and
the passionate journey of two stubborn hearts destined to war and to
be conquered.”

–Tamara Alexander, bestselling author of Rekindled, Revealed, and
Remembered

Stuck in the Middle
By Virginia Smith
Revell, February 2008
 
 
Book 1 of the Sister-to-Sister series combines budding romance, soul searching, and a healthy dose of sibling rivalry that is sure to make you smile.
 
“What do you get when you have three generations of women living under one roof? Laughter, tears, and a ton of love. Smith knows how to use everyday situations in a humorous, caring way. This is a great start to a new series.”–Romantic Times (4-Star Review)

Sweet Caroline

By Rachel Hauck

When a Southern waitress inherits the Lowcountry cafe where she works, she suddenly has to balance more than just her next food order.

Caroline Sweeney has always done the right thing–the responsible, dependable thing–unlike her mother who abandoned her family. But when her best friend challenges her to accept an exciting job adventure in Barcelona, Spain, Caroline says “yes” to destiny.

Then, without warning, ownership of the run-down cafe where she’s been waitressing falls right into Caroline’s lap. While she’s trying to determine the cafe’s future, handsome Deputy Sherriff J.D. Rand captures Caroline’s heart.

But when her first love, Mitch O’Neal, comes back to town, fresh from the heat of his newly-found fame as a country music singer in Nashville, Caroline must make some hard choices about love and the pursuit of the sweet life.

“Hauck’s adorable novel contains the multi-layered characters readers have come to expect from her books. The enjoyable story and unpredictable ending entertains and offers much to think about.” - 4.5 Stars, Melissa Parcel, Romantic Times Book Club

Every Secret Thing

by Ann Tatlock

Every Secret Thing is the story of a woman who returns home after many years away. Beth Gunnar hasn’t lived in Delaware since high school graduation, but when she’s offered a teaching job at Seaton Preparatory School–her alma mater–she accepts. Once there, she’s faced with an unresolved loss that she and her friends experienced during their senior year. She realizes that the suicide of a favorite teacher has haunted her all her life, and she wants to find out the truth about what happened that night. There’s a little bit of mystery and a little bit of romance, and ultimately it’s a story of faith and reconciliation.

“Intelligent, introspective, and beautifully, hauntingly written.”

     - Tom Morrisey, author of In High Place

A NOTE FROM CINDY ~For all book lovers, on this blog spot I post information of a recently released book written by a Christian author I know. Unless stated otherwise, I haven’t read the book yet. I have two books to share with you this week.

The Whole Truth
by James Scott Bell
Zondervan

“The gritty tale will have readers cheering for Steve as he desperately tries to put the pieces of his life back together. The scenes and characters jump off the page to create a startling, emotionally stirring story.” ~ Romantic Times

 
The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Decked Out (#7 in the Yada Yada series)
 
By Neta Jackson
 
Turkey dinners, tree trimming, and decking the halls–it’s that time of year again! And I, Jodi Baxter, can’t wait to celebrate. My kids are coming home for the holidays, and then all of us Yadas are getting decked out for a big New Year’s party.
 
But God’s idea of “decked out” might just change the nature of our party plans. A perplexing encounter with a former student, a crime that literally knocks me off my feet, a hurry-up wedding, and a child who will forever change our family . . . it’s times like these that I really need my prayer sisters.