Wish-List Wednesday!

I, as I'm sure a lot of you do as well, have a TBR list that's a mile long (okay, lets be real, it's more like a thousand miles long). I always seem to be adding to it a million times faster than I can check books off...however, I LOVE to add great books to it (I spend so much time looking at and drooling over books, I think it's starting to become a hobby). In hopes to indulge said hobby, I'm counting on you to share some books on your wish-list and I'll share some of mine with you - therefore, feeding our book obsession hunger together. Remember: Christian Fiction books only (I consider Amish books in this genre, so Amish books are encouraged acceptable)!



Title: Roadside Assistance
Author: Amy Clipston
Series:
Goodreads

Description: A very bumpy ride.Emily Curtis is used to dealing with her problems while under the hood of an old Chevy, but when her mom dies, Emily's world seems shaken beyond repair. Driven from home by hospital bills they can't pay, Emily and her dad move in with his wealthy sister, who intends to make her niece more feminine---in other words, just like Whitney, Emily's perfect cousin. But when Emily hears the engine of a 1970 Dodge Challenger, and sees the cute gearhead, Zander, next door, things seem to be looking up.But even working alongside Zander can't completely fix the hole in Emily's life. Ever since her mom died, Emily hasn't been able to pray, and no one---not even Zander---seems to understand. But sometimes the help you need can come from the person you least expect.




Title: A Cowboy's Touch
Author: Denise Hunter
Series: A Big Sky Romance
Goodreads

Description: Four years ago, rodeo celebrity Wade Ryan gave up his identity to protect his daughter. Now, settled on a ranch in Big Sky Country, he lives in obscurity, his heart guarded by a high, thick fence.

Abigail Jones isn't sure how she went from big-city columnist to small-town nanny, but her new charge is growing on her, to say nothing of her ruggedly handsome boss. Love blossoms between Abigail and Wade--despite her better judgment. Will the secrets she brought with her to Moose Creek, Montana separate her from the cowboy who finally captured her heart?




Title: A Time to Heal
Author: Barbara Cameron
Series: Quilts of Lancaster County, #2
Goodreads

Description: Christopher Matlock is a weary and wounded ex-soldier who just wants some peace in his life, but then he meets Hannah Bontrager, a gentle, pacifist Amish woman who turns his world upside down. Born and raised on a Kansas farm, Christopher finally finds peace in this simple community helping with the crops. He expects resistance from the Amish but is appalled when he and Hannah experience threats. When he discovers who his enemy is, he realizes he must stay and reveal a secret that could take away everything.




Title: Save the Date
Author: Jenny B. Jones
Series:
Goodreads

Description: When Alex and Lucy pick out wedding invitations, they wonder if they can be printed in vanishing ink.

Former NFL star Alex Sinclair is a man who has it all--except the votes he needs to win his bid for Congress. Despite their mutual dislike, Alex makes Lucy a proposition: pose as his fiancee in return for the money she desperately needs. Bound to a man who isn't quite what he seems, Lucy will find her heart on the line--and maybe even her life. When God asks Alex and Lucy to scrap their playbook and follow his rules, will they finally say, "I do"?




Title: Light the Fire
Author: Mary Manners
Series:
Goodreads

Description: A choice, a tragedy, and life-altering consequences…

When Rena Dunigan flees New York City and her dream of becoming a Broadway performer, she returns to her hometown harboring a life-altering secret and the shame of a shattered past. When her friend talks her into helping build a house through the local Shelter the Homeless program, Rena meets Cody and his mischievous Saint Bernard. Cody is dealing with a devastating loss of his own, yet his gentleness and patience melt Rena's resolve never to trust—or to love—again.

But what will Cody think when he learns the consequences of Rena's past? Will he reject her, or can she trust that love will heal hurting hearts and forever bind them together?

Words of Encouragement

The following is a list of words, sayings, Bible Versus, etc., to help lift and encourage you to make it through those tough days.

*Don't know or can't find source

You are naturally happy when your doing what God calls you to do. - RevRunWisdom on Twitter

Remember this:: Your natural talents are right in sync with GODS PLAN.. If it doesn't feel right.. IT ISN'T - @RevRunWisdom

The Lord didn't take me this far to leave me. - @RevRunWisdom

Move close to God and He will move close to you -James 4:8

The master plan is the MASTERS plan!; For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you. - Jeremiah-29:11

Hate is too big of a burden to carry, it hurts the hater more than the hated. - @RevRunWisdom

When the negative elements around you say give up... Gods hope whispers::: try 1 more time - @RevRunWisdom

The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid -Psalm 118:6

You have to be near God to hear God. - @RevRunWisdom

Scripture proclaims if you don't know what to do in any given situation ask God! -James 1:5 - @RevRunWisdom

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. - Psalm 118: 24

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - tweeted by @itsKelseyMarie

Be strong & courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you, He will never leave you nor forsake you - Deuteronomy 31:6

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. -Galatians 6:9

I'm not a Christian because I'm strong and have it all together. I'm a Christian because I'm weak and admit I need a Savior - tweeted by @Lecrae

It's not about what I do. It's about what the Father does through me. - tweeted by Lecrae

Keep praying. When you stop praying you stop hoping. - tweeted by @Lecrae

Our self worth is not tied to our looks, possessions, or acceptance of others. We are born valuable. Ephesians 2:10 - tweeted by @Lecrae

Tea for Two by Trish Perry

Title: Tea for Two
Author: Trish Perry
Series: The Tea Shop Series
Rating: 4 Books

Review: Tea for Two by Trish Perry is like breathing in a breath of fresh air in Heaven. It is the second book in this modern day, inspirational romance series (The Tea Shop Series) set in Northern Virginia. Milly, the owner of the tea shop, is a pleasant Christian woman who befriends all of her customers, including counselor Tina Milano and her produce supplier Zack Cooper.

Tina, a single woman and counselor, leads her weekly counseling group at Milly's shop in the mornings, where sessions frequently get off track and onto the subject of Tina's love life, or lack there-of. Zack, a single father to two teenagers, Dylan and Sherry, is in need of some advice and guidance regarding the destructive path his children seem to be taking. After talking to Milly, as encouraging and supportive as she is, he realizes he's going to need some professional help for his falling-apart-family.

After heeding Milly's advice, Zack and Tina agree to work together in a casual manner - but there's a catch – Zack doesn't want Dylan and Sherry to know they're being counseled. During a meeting with Tina at Milly's shop, Dylan and Sherry walk in after school for some treats and see Zack with Tina. Automatically assuming Zack is dating Tina, the kids are thrilled. Not wanting to disappoint his children, Zack and Tina pretend to be in a relationship. But as Tina and Zack start to spend more time with each other and their friendship progresses, are they really still pretending? Can they overcome their trust and faith issues and really become a team?

What a wonderful book! I felt like I was right there in Milly's shop, drinking tea and eating her sweets with Tina and Zack. The characters are well rounded and seem so alive and full of life's journey – wherever that may take them. The Author really made it feel as if Tina and Zack were brought together by the hand of God. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down. If you need to take a break from real life to escape to a relaxing, loving, inspiring and upbeat atmosphere, this is the book for you. I would recommend this book to anyone who's looking for an excellent read.

This is the second book of Trish Perry's that I have read, and I can tell you it won't be the last. Perry has a beautiful gift from God for story telling and an eloquent writing style that captivates readers from page one.

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A Time to Love by Barbara Cameron

Title: A Time to Love
Author: Barbara Cameron
Series: Quilts of Lancaster County #1
Rating: 5 Books

Review: A Time To Love, the first book in Barbara Cameron's Quilts of Lancaster County series, is a beautifully written, modern day inspirational romance that revolves around a war correspondent Englisher woman who falls in love with an Amish Man.

Jenny, a confident, strong-willed woman with a compasionate heart for children, has always had a special bond with her grandmother's Amish communtity ever since her summer visits as a teenager; eventhough her father, when he was a teenager himself, left the community, never to return. While filming a story over seas about innocent children living in war-stricken areas, a car bomb explodes - severely injuring her and sending her back to the states. Lucky to be alive, Jenny wakes up in a hospital bed and notices one of her grandmother's quilts wrapped around her. Reminding her of the two summers she spent at her grandmother's house, she decides to go back there to heal.

Once there, Jenny is re-acquainted with Matthew, her first love from those summers long ago, who is now a widower with three children. Matthew, consistently finding ways to spend time with her, is a big part of the healing process for Jenny – always reassuring her how beautiful and strong she is despite her emotional and physical scars. Once again, she falls madly in love with him and his three precious children. After agreeing to marry him, she recieves some news about her health which sends her back to the hospital in New York, where she has plenty of time to re-think her decision. Can she marry him and have him risk losing another wife and his children another mother? Or can this good-looking farmer, with the help of his precious children, supportive sister and Jenny's faithful grandmother, help her realize that God has different, better plans in store for her, if she'll just give them a chance?

I fell in love with this story from page one and plan to read it many, many more times. It is such a sweet, yet captivating story full of hope, healing, true love, second chances, faith and promise. After finishing it I was yearning for more and can't wait until the second book, A Time To Heal, comes out in March 2011.

Cameron's writing style is so eloquent that I felt as though it were alive and I was living it right along with the characters. The characters are believable and very easy to relate to. This is the first book I have read by Barbara Cameron and it definitely will not be the last. If I could, I would give it 10 stars instead of 5. This is a book that is sure to be talked about for a long time and I am honored to have had the opportunity to read this amazing story.

Warning: Once you start this book, you will not be able to put it down until you finish!

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Divine by Karen Kingsbury

If you're a Karen Kingsbury fan, like me, then you'll be happy to know that her book Divine is free for a limited time in the e-book format! You can get your free copy at Barnes and Noble or Amazon. If you haven't read any of Karen's books, here is your chance to see what her books are like, for free! Trust me, once you've read one of her books, you're going to want to read all of them!

Don't worry, you don't have to have an e-reader to get the book. You can download and read books from Barnes and Noble and Amazon by downloading their free programs. For Barnes and Noble, you'll need to download Adobe Digital Editions and for Amazon, you'll need to download Kindle for PC.

Happy Reading!

Freebie-Friday!

May 2011 Releases

Title: Deep Trouble
Author: Mary Connealy
Release Date: 05/01/2011
Series:
Goodreads

Book Description: Get ready for a Grand Canyon tour de force by award-winning author Mary Connealy. Gabe Lasley and Shannon Dysart are an unlikely pair. He’s an aimless wanderer who wants nothing other than to be left alone. She’s a fearless female determined to find a city of gold. When they are forced together the mayhem begins. As they set out to find the treasure, trouble is hot on their trail. Will the dream of gold color every decision Shannon makes? Will Gabe fail yet another helpless female in his life?

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Title: My Foolish Heart
Author: Susan May Warren
Release Date: 05/01/2011
Series: Deep Haven
Goodreads

Book Description: Unknown to her tiny town of Deep Haven, Isadora Presley spends her nights as Miss Foolish Heart, the star host of a syndicated talk radio show. Millions tune in to hear her advice on dating and falling in love, unaware that she’s never really done either. Issy’s ratings soar when it seems she’s falling in love on-air with a caller. A caller she doesn’t realize lives right next door.
Caleb Knight served a tour of duty in Iraq and paid a steep price. The last thing he wants is pity, so he hides his disability and moves to Deep Haven to land his dream job as the high school football coach. When his beautiful neighbor catches his eye, in a moment of desperation he seeks advice from My Foolish Heart, the show that airs before his favorite sports broadcast.
Before he knows it, Caleb finds himself drawn to the host—and more confused than ever. Is his perfect love the woman on the radio . . . or the one next door?

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Title: The Art of Romance
Author: Kaye Dacus
Release Date: 05/01/2011
Series: Matchmakers #2
Goodreads

Book Description: Author Kaye Dacus will ignite your love of romance with book 2 of her Matchmakers series. Dylan Bradley, who once illustrated steamy romances under the name Patrick Callaghan, has moved into his grandparent’s guest house in Nashville. Caylor Evans, having once written titillating novels under the penname Melanie Mason, lives with her grandmother. When their lives collide, due to the machinations of meddling matriarchs, the pasts of Dylan and Caylor threaten to derail their futures. Will they accept each other for who they now are—and once were? Or will they never discover the true art of romance?

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Title: The Fine Art of Insincerity
Author: Angela Elwell Hunt
Release Date: 05/03/2011
Series:
Goodreads

Book Description: Three grown Southern sisters have ten marriages between them—and more loom on the horizon—when Ginger, the eldest, wonders if she’s the only one who hasn’t inherited what their family calls “the Grandma Gene”: the tendency to like the casualness of courtship better than the intimacy of marriage. Could it be that her two sisters are fated to serially marry, just like their seven-times wed grandmother, Mrs. Lillian Irene Harper Winslow Goldstein Carey James Bobrinski Gordon George? It takes a “girls only” weekend, closing up Grandma’s treasured beach house for the last time, for the sisters to really unpack their family baggage, examine their relationship DNA, and discover the true legacy their much-marrying grandmother left behind . . .

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Title: Fade to Blue
Author: Julie Carobini
Release Date: 05/15/2011
Series:
Goodreads

Book Description: Suz Mitchell is the determined dreamer we should all be and won't allow her ex-husband Len's jail sentence to ruin their young son Jeremiah's life. An accomplished artist, she moves with her child across the country to California's central coast and lands a sweet job restoring priceless paintings at the historic Hearst Castle overlooking the ocean.

To her utter surprise, a serious old flame, Seth, is also now working at Hearst and jumbles the dreams inside Suz's heart. While sorting out the awkwardness of their past split and current spiritual differences, a repentent Len shows up eager to restore his family.

Suz must learn to let God be the true restorer of all that once seemed lost.

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Amish




Title: Ella's Wish
Author: Jerry S. Eicher
Release Date: 05/01/2011
Series: Little Valley #2
Goodreads

Book Description: Ella Yoder has moved into her dream house. In the stillness of the great house, Ella ponders her options. How is she to survive on her own? How will she ever forget Aden? What is to become of her?

Two would-be suitors soon make their intentions known, but Ella is unsure of her own feelings. As she agrees to take care of Preacher Stutzman's three motherless girls, Ella's heart is touched by their love for her. Could their affection be the answer to Ella's quest? Can God speak through the love of a child?

Readers of Amish fiction will fall in love themselves with Ella Yoder and hope with her that she finds the love and happiness she seeks.

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April 2011 Releases

Title: Tea for Two
Author: Trish Perry
Release Date: 04/01/2011
Series: The Tea Shop Series #2
Goodreads

Book Description: Counselor Tina Milano has been visiting Milly's Tea Shop regularly for the past several months. She has many friends but no steady man in her life. Zack Cooper is a local farmer who provides Milly with fresh fruit and vegetables. As a single parent, Zack is doing his best to raise his teenage son and daughter on his own.

When the kids get in minor scrapes with the law, Milly gently encourages Zack and Tina to work together to draw the teens back before their rebellious natures land them in even hotter water. At first Tina sees the relationship in only a professional capacity, but soon her friends notice the luscious scent of romance in the air and decide to help things along.

Tea for Two is a faith-filled novel that explores the delight of second chances, warm friendship, and unexpected romantic encounters.

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Title: Kaydie
Author: Penny Zeller
Release Date: 04/05/2011
Series: Montana Skies #2
Goodreads

Book Description: For the first time in years, Kaydie Worthington Kraemer can breathe easily. Although she is still haunted by memories of her abusive husband, Darius, she takes comfort in knowing the man is dead. Staying with her sister McKenzie and brother–in–law, Zach Sawyer, at their ranch, Kaydie is still wary of men, especially now that she has another life inside of her to protect. As she looks forward to her baby's birth, she builds a protective wall around herself that won't be easy to tear down.

Ranch hand Jonah Dickenson views his boss, Zach, like a brother. He does not, however, envy Zach's new role as a husband. Deserted by his mother at a young age and forever despised and rejected by his own father, Jonah has few close relationships. But there's something about Kaydie that draws him to her and makes him question his decision to remain a bachelor.

When Cedric Van Aulst, an old friend of Kaydie's, comes to town, an unforeseen prospect of marriage arises. Cedric is someone Kaydie trusts. Will she settle for a safe union with him, or can she trust God to guard her heart and her life in the arms of Jonah?

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Title: Sweet Misfortune
Author: Kevin Alan Milne
Release Date: 04/11/011 (paperback)
Series:
Goodreads

Book Description: Sophie owns a chocolate shop where she sells Misfortune Cookies-dipped in bitter chocolate they contain messages she handwrites each day such as "Your car seems fine now, but just wait...it will eventually be a source of frustration and unexpected delay."What starts as a gimmick, turns into a surprise hit with customers. But when her ex-fiancée moves back to their small Washington town, he is surprised at how bitter and unhappy Sophie has become. He proposes a bet--she must place an ad in the paper that simply states "Wanted: Happiness." If at least 100 people respond, proving happiness isn't a myth, she agrees to a date with him. If not, he'll leave her alone forever. Sophie is convinced she'll win, but fate has other ideas when a reporter at the paper is intrigued by the ad as a story and posts it in newspapers across the country.

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Title: On Hummingbird Wings
Author: Lauraine Snelling
Release Date: 04/11/2011
Series:
Goodreads

Book Description: "But Mother is always dying," is Gillian Ormsby's sarcastic response when her younger, favored sister tells her that she has to go take care of their hypochondriac mother. Much against her will, since she and her mother never have gotten along, Gillian arrives in California to find the garden and yard dead, the blinds all drawn, and her mother indeed in bed—waiting to die. But when Gillian talks with the doctor, he assures her there's no medical reason behind her mother's state.
Now on a mission to restore her mother to health, Gillian insists Mother get out of bed, eat, exercise and hopefully, choose to live. She also sets about reviving the garden to its former glory, enlisting the help of Adam, a handsome man who owns a family gardening business with his father. Gillian is delighted when a pair of hummingbirds appear, and her friendship with Adam grows.
Soon, Mother's health improves, and one day she announces she and her friend Enzio are going on a cruise. Before Gillian has time to turn around, her mother is gone and she is left high and dry again, and wondering, what is she going to do with the rest of her own life?

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Title: Roadside Assistance
Author: Amy Clipston
Release Date: 04/12/2011
Series:
Goodreads

Book Description: A very bumpy ride.Emily Curtis is used to dealing with her problems while under the hood of an old Chevy, but when her mom dies, Emily's world seems shaken beyond repair. Driven from home by hospital bills they can't pay, Emily and her dad move in with his wealthy sister, who intends to make her niece more feminine---in other words, just like Whitney, Emily's perfect cousin. But when Emily hears the engine of a 1970 Dodge Challenger, and sees the cute gearhead, Zander, next door, things seem to be looking up.But even working alongside Zander can't completely fix the hole in Emily's life. Ever since her mom died, Emily hasn't been able to pray, and no one---not even Zander---seems to understand. But sometimes the help you need can come from the person you least expect.

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Amish




Title: Abigail's New Hope
Author: Mary Ellis
Release Date: 04/01/2001
Series: Wayne County Series #1
Goodreads

Book Description: As an Amish midwife, Abigail Graber loves bringing babies into the world. But when a difficult delivery takes a devastating turn, Abigail is faced with some hard choices. Despite her best efforts, the young mother dies—but the baby is saved.

When a heartless judge confines Abigail to the county jail for her mistakes, her sister Catherine comes to care for her children while Daniel works his fields. Catherine meets Daniel’s reclusive cousin, Isaiah, who’s deaf and thought to be simple minded by his community. She endeavors to teach him to communicate and discovers he possesses unexpected gifts and talents.

While Abigail searches for forgiveness, Catherine changes lives and, in return, finds love, something long elusive in her life. And Isaiah discovers God, who cares nothing about our handicaps or limitations in His sustaining love.

An inspirational tale of overcoming grief, maintaining faith, and finding hope in an ever-changing world.

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Title: Patchwork Dreams
Author: Laura V. Hilton
Release Date:04/05/2011
Series: Amish of Seymour County #1
Goodreads

Book Description: Ever since returning from her rumspringa pregnant and unwed, Becky Troyer has been a pariah in her Amish community in Missouri. Even after the young mother confesses her sin and rejoins the church, her peers continue to shun her, and she despairs the unlikelihood of marrying for love. It seems that her only hope is to eventually marry a widower with a family of his own.

Becky's world changes when Jacob Miller arrives at her family's farm with the understanding that he will help with chores during the summer and then return to Pennsylvania. What Jacob does not know is that his father, who disapproves of Jacob's sweetheart, Susie, sent him away as part of a plan to introduce new blood into the Amish community of Seymour. In addition to his work around the farm, Jacob undertakes the task of cheering up the lovely yet listless Becky, inviting her to various youth gatherings and offering her the only unconditional friendship she's known.

As their relationship grows, the two find themselves inexplicably drawn to each other. Will Becky and Jacob overcome their insecurities and self–doubts so that their love can grow, or will Jacob keep his pledge to Susie and turn his back on Becky, as so many others have done?

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Title: The Journey
Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter
Release Date: 04/05/2011
Series: Kentucky Brothers Series #1 (This series is the sequel to the Daughters of Lancaster County series)
Goodreads

Book Description: Discover along with Titus Fisher how life can begin anew in Christian County, Kentucky. Moving from Pennsylvania, finding rewarding work, and leaving a broken romance behind is the best decision Titus ever made. But is he ready to consider love again when he meets two women: one who seems perfectly suited for any Amish man and one who challenges long held ideas of the woman’s role. Who will Titus choose, and will it be the right choice?

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Title: The Judgment
Author: Beverly Lewis
Release Date: 04/05/2011
Series: The Rose Trilogy, Book 2
Goodreads

Book Description: Rose Kauffman is engaged to Silas Good, a well-liked Amish fellow, so why does she still pine for Nick Franco, the former foster son of the bishop? Especially now that Nick has left the Amish community under a cloud of suspicion after the death of the bishop's biological son? Will Rose marry Silas, even while struggling with romantic feelings for Nick? Meanwhile, Rose's older sister, Hen, has returned to live at her parents' farm with her young daughter. Hen and her modern husband, Brandon, are separated by mutual agreement, although he is threatening to sue for custody of their daughter if Hen does not return soon. Will the judge rule in Brandon's favor? Is there any way Hen can reestablish her place among the People without sacrificing her marriage?

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Title: Beside Still Waters
Author: Tricia Goyer
Release Date: 04/15/2011
Series: Big Sky Series #1
Goodreads

Book Description: Raised among the Amish of Indiana, 18-year-old Marianna Sommer plans to get baptized into the church, marry Aaron Zook, and set up life in the only community she has ever known. But when her older brother chooses the world’s path following his rumschpringe, and a younger sibling begins showing interest in Englisch ways, Marianna’s parents move the family to Montana.

Although she is also in her rumschpringe years and not obligated to move, Marianna makes the journey to dutifully help her mother who is expecting another child. Surprisingly, from strangers on the cross-country train ride to the less rigid stance of the new Montana community, many English influences awaken within Marianna—and even her father—the desire to pursue a deeper kind of joy and love for God.

After an accident, Marianna tells her friend Ben a defining story about the Sommer family, and his response further illumines the active relationship God seeks with His followers. In due time, she learns the move from Indiana was not about losing anything, but finding out who God really is. Despite all the shake-ups, Marianna feels a sweet peace, like still waters, in her soul.

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My 30,000 Pages Challenge Progress 2011

Title	Author	Pages	Total Pages
1. Leah's Choice	Marta Perry	320	320
2. Rachel's Garden	Marta Perry	320	640
3. Anna's Return	Marta Perry	320	960
4. Grace: A Christmas Sisters of the Heart Novel	Shelley Shepard Gray	293	1,253
5. Going Home	Wanda E. Brunstetter	288	1,541
6. On Her Own	Wanda E. Brunstetter	288	1,829
7. Dear to Me	Wanda E. Brunstetter	288	2,117
8. Allison's Journey	Wanda E. Brunstetter	284	2,401
9. Unlocked	Karen Kingsbury	314	2,715
10. Not My Daughter	Barbara Delinsky	368	3,083
11. The Perfect Blend	Trish Perry	253	3,336
12. Love at First Flight	Marie Force	255	3,591
13. The Parting	Beverly Lewis	345	3,936
14. A Billion Reasons Why	Kristen Billerbeck	307	4,243
15. Serendipity	Cathy Marie Hake	352	4,595
16. The Caregiver	Shelley Shepard Gray	196	4,791
17. The Forbidden	Beverly Lewis	350	5,141
18. The Longing	Beverly Lewis	352	5,493
19. Columbine	Dave Cullen	365	5,858
20. How Sweet It Is	Alice J. Wisler	310	6,168
21. The Sweetest Thing	Jill Shalvis	241	6,409
22. Hatteras Girl	Alice J. Wisler	310	6,719
23. Tea for Two	Trish Perry	256	6,975
24. Surrender Bay	Denise Hunter	281	7,256
25. Sweetwater Gap	Denise Hunter	304	7,560

Prayer List

Faithful Fiction is not here just for books, but also to connect with and help each other. This page is dedicated to prayer requests. If you are in need of prayer, or you know someone who is, please leave a comment below so others can pray for you. Please feel free to remain anonymous and to share as little or as much as you want about your prayer request. Everyone here will be respectful and supportive. Any mean, negative, rude, etc., comments WILL be deleted. I hope this page will help you find some peace and healing.

"The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He will also hear their cry and will save them."
~ Psalm 145:18-19

"And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
~ Matthew 21:22

"We know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is God-fearing and does His will, He hears him."
~ John 9:31

30,000 Pages in 2011 Challenge!

I love to read (some may even call it an obsession - just ask my husband), but I can't justify buying every book that I want to read (I sometimes like to eat too), just to feed my reading habit - who really can? That's why I love book contests and giveaways, as well as free ebooks(which, by the way, is my favorite and sometimes drool worthy source of books because it's immediate gratification...remember the obsession comment? yeah...) ...but I also really love the library! At any given time I have at least 5 or 6 books checked out, sitting on my night stand taunting me, teasing me, begging me to pick them up and dive in head first, not coming up for air until I'm finished.

All throughout the year I'm constantly checking out books, reading like a crazy woman, then returning them back to the library so I can get a brand new stack of books to take home. At the end of the year, I always find myself wondering how many books I read, as well as how many pages. I've never tracked this information before - until this year. I've decided it's time to stop wondering and finally do something about this obsession of mine. You can look anywhere online and find a book challenge - 50 books, 100 books, 150 books a year - but I haven't come across a page challenge (there probably are some but I personally haven't seen any). So here it is - 30,000 pages in 2011!

How did I come up with 30,000 pages you ask?

Well, to simply put it, the books that I read, on average, have approximately 300 pages. I am participating in the Goodreads.com 2011 challenge, where I have challenged myself to read 100 books in 2011. Time to get out the calculator folks and do a little math. 300 pages per book, times 100 books = *drum roll please* Ta-da! 30,000 pages!

Who can participate in the challenge?

Anyone and everyone can participate in this challenge. In fact, the more the merrier! You do not have to have a blog to participate.

How do I sign-up?

Signing up is easy. There are a few different ways you can do this:

1. Bloggers: If you have a blog, all you have to do is click on the sign-up link and fill out the info in the Simply Linked form. Make sure you link the URL where your books and number of pages read will be listed, NOT your homepage URL. Links with homepage URL's are subject to be removed.

2. Goodreads members: If you are a member of Goodreads, simply join Faithful Fiction's page and create a thread under the correct group in the discussion board. Click on the sign-up link and fill out the Simply Linked form. Make sure you link the URL to your thread from the Goodreads group.

3. Everyone else: Just simply leave a comment at the end of the page, including the following information: Title of Book, Author, Number of Pages, Total Number of Books Read in 2011, and Total Number of Pages Read in 2011. You can either update as you go along, or update at the end of the month.

Are there any rules?

Yes, but they're very easy.

*Every book counts...except for Audio Books. You actually have to read the pages in order for it to count towards your goal.
*You can include books from other challenges you may be participating in.
*Challenge begins on January 1, 2011 and ends on December 31, 2011.
*It would be nice if you linked back to the challenge, either by linking with the badge, or by listing a link to the challenge on your blog.


Challenge Badge:

To add the badge to your page, copy and paste the code below, changing the '{,}' to '<,>'.
{a href="http://faithful-fiction.blogspot.com/2011/04/30000-pages-in-2011-challenge.html"}{img src="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac129/dontforgettobreathe365/FFBadge.jpg"}{/a}


To sign up, click here.

Good luck to everyone and have fun reading!!!

Contests

I love to win books, as I'm sure you do to. That's why I've created this contests page. Here you will find websites that hold contests for books. Also, be sure to check out your favorite author's webpages, blogs, facebook pages and follow them on twitter. You'd be surprised at how many hold contests on these social networks - and not just for books. Some of my favorite authors have given away e-readers, gift cards, gift baskets, etc., so it's really in your best interest to check them out.

Christian Book Giveaways! - Every month, this site lists all sorts of giveaways, from gift baskets, to Bibles and books. Be sure to go back every month and see what's new!

Family Fiction Newsletter - Be sure to sign up for the Family Fiction Newsletter to win free books and DVD's!

Fresh Fiction - Fresh Fiction has a TON of contests every month from books, to gift cards, to baskets, etc. Don't forget to check back every month for new contests.

Upcoming Book Releases

*Work in progress. Check back for updated list.
+ Amish Author

Author	Book	Release Date
January
February
March
Karen Kingsbury	Leaving	03/22/2011
+Beth Wiseman	Plain Proposal	03/29/2011
Denise Hunter	A Cowboy's Touch	03/29/2011
April
Trish Perry	Tea for Two	04/01/2011
Amy Clipston	Roadside Assistance	04/12/2011
May
June
Melody Carlson	Double Take	06/01/2011
Sharon Gillenwater	Megan's Hero	06/01/2011
Karen Kingsbury	Learning	06/21/2011
July
August
September
October
Karen Kingsbury	Longing	10/25/2011
November
December

Author List

*Work in progress. Check back for updated list.
+ Amish Author

Author	Webpage	Goodreads
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Kingsbury, Karen	www.KarenKingsbury.com	Goodreads
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Perry, Trish	www.TrishPerry.com	Goodreads
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Wisler, Alice J.	www.AliceWisler.com	Goodreads
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