Made for Brave by Alyssa Galios

About the Book

Book:  Made for Brave

Author: Alyssa Galios

Genre: Christian Memoir, Widowhood, Cancer

Release Date: November, 2019


From the testimony viewed over 100 million times on the internet:



“I am so sorry I have to deliver such awful news.” Shaking his head, the doctor muttered, “You are both so young.”



A young woman in her twenties with a future and a plan for her life comes up against a tragic nightmare when her handsome and otherwise healthy husband is suddenly diagnosed with a rare inoperable cancer. As her husband’s beliefs grow stronger, Alyssa’s dreams evaporate, and her faith slips away when the worst happens.



Experience soul-searing pain and miraculous moments of joy in this poignant true-life account. Journey with Alyssa as she grapples with life and death, faith and unbelief, disappointment and hope in a search for answers that takes her beyond grief to peace and a surprising new love.



Along the way, you’ll find answers to the questions you may be asking in your own life:

• Where is God when it hurts?
• Why doesn’t God answer my prayers?
• Can God make something good come out of bad?
• Does true love ever strike twice?

Made for Brave is a striking example of how God can create overwhelming good from even the worst of life when we choose to partner with Him.

Choices by Jacquelyn Lynn--- GIVEAWAY!!!

About the Book

Book: Choices

Author: Jacquelyn Lynn

Genre: Contemporary Women’s Fiction

Release Date: April, 2019

In a horrifying moment of inattention on a dark morning, lives change forever.

When college student Samantha Lawrence takes her eyes off the road for just a few seconds to send a text, she swerves out of her lane and hits Kevin Wyland as he rides his bicycle. In a panic, she drives away.

After the crash, Samantha tries to find out who the rider is and the status of his injuries. She is shocked to discover that she knows him. Not only does she shop at the pet supply store he and his wife own, they are both regular customers of Joyful Cup, a popular neighborhood coffee shop, and friends with the owner, Joy Shepherd.

Consumed with overwhelming guilt and fear of criminal charges, Samantha decides to do whatever it takes to avoid being identified as the hit-and-run driver. Kevin struggles with anger, bitterness, and a crisis of faith as he embarks on the slow process of recovering from his serious injuries.

As their lives intertwine with increasing frequency, Samantha and Kevin both turn to Joy for advice and guidance. Can she help them find the forgiveness and peace they need?

This is a heartwarming story with a powerful message of forgiveness that will make you smile even as it brings tears to your eyes.

A promise to break by Kathryn Spurgeon

 About the Book

Book: A Promise to Break

Author: Kathryn Spurgeon

Genre: Christian Historical

Release Date: July 11, 2016

SIBYL TRIMBLE, the daughter of a wealthy banking family during the Great Depression in Shawnee, Oklahoma, promises her father to be part of a political movement to change the world. By 1932, the timing to fulfill that promise seems right. Her life consists of fashionable clothes, cruising in a Model T, and dancing every weekend at the local speakeasy.

 FREMONT POPE is a handsome, blue-eyed, down-on-his-luck hobo, and Sibyl’s life turns

upside down when she meets him. Her love for him and his Christian family opens her eyes to a different way of life than she has ever known.

 Based on a true story, this historical novel follows Sibyl through some difficult choices. She must dig deep within herself to find strength to face her father and determine which, if any, of her past beliefs can be salvaged. What is more important, love or duty?

As the Light Fades by Catherine West--blog tour and GIVEAWAY

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for As the Light
Fades by Catherine West, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

 

Title: As the Light Fades 

Author: Catherine West

Release Date: September 10, 2019

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Sometimes we’re placed in the strangest of circumstances for the most important reasons.



After her carefully constructed life crumbles, Liz Carlisle finds h
erself back on Nantucket, picking up the
pieces. With the family estate under renovations, the solitude she craves seems out of reach.



Matthew Stone intends to steer clear of his new tenant. She’s carrying a load of baggage, but as long as
she
pays the rent, he’ll let her be. He’s got enough to deal with caring for his wayward niece, Mia.



Liz doesn’t have time for teenagers and her track record with men is abysmal, but an unlikely friendship
forms between the three.



When her former boyfriend is charged with assault, Liz is called to testify against him. But he knows the
darkest secrets of her life
—
secrets she’d hoped to keep buried forever, and he’s ready to reveal them.
Telling the truth is the right thing to do, but
it may cost her everything she’s worked so hard for, and all
she’s come to love.

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Here is what I thought......

I love this author's books so much and this one did not disappoint.  While this book is technically not classified as Christian fiction it is still a clean read with a powerful story that is sure to please.  I don't know how the author does it but she had amazing story telling ability and I'd always able to evoke strong emotions in me when I read her books.  I would highly recommend this book and any of her previous novels. I recieved this book from the author for free.  A positive review was not required.  All opinions are my own.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Catherine West is an award-winning author of contemporary women’s fiction. When she’s not
at the computer working on her next story, you can find her taking her Border Collie for long walks or
reading books by her favorite authors. She and her husband reside in Bermuda, and have two adult
children and two beautiful granddaughters. Catherine is the winner of the 2015 Grace Award (Bridge
of Faith) and a two-time winner of Romance Writers of America’s Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s
Choice Award (The Things We Knew, 2017 and Where Hope Begins, 2019, and a Carol
Award Finalist for Where Hope Begins. Her latest novel, As the Light Fades, releases
September 2019.



Catherine loves to connect with her readers and can be reached at Catherine@catherinejwest.com




CONNECT WITH CATHERINE: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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Meet the Misfits and Odd Girl Out by Melody Carlson---On tour With Celebrate Lit GIVEAWAY!!!!

About the Book

Book: Zoey:  Meet the Misfits & Zoey: Odd Girl Out

Author: Melody Carlson

Genre: Middle grade fiction for girls

Release Date: April 15/ August 15, 2019

Zoey’s pretty sure her life is over when her wannaba-rockstar mother uproots her from from their home in Seattle and deposits her in Nowheresville, Oregon to live with her whackadoodle grandparents. Things start to look up, though, when she reconnects with Louisa, the girl from across the street. Maybe, just maybe, Louisa won’t mind that Zoey’s always been a bit of a misfit. Louisa’s ex-BFF, however, doesn’t seem too happy to welcome Zoey to the neighborhood. And when they all end up at church camp together, it’s not just a matter of whether or not Zoey can fit in…it becomes a firsthand lesson in what it really means to “love your enemy.”

When the school year begins, Zoey’s terrified to go without Louisa—who’s out with a nasty flu. The same enemies she made over the summer are there to haunt her, but she and another new girl stick together…and even seem to find a place among the in-crowd. But is this who Zoey wants to be? Are they really her friends? Who’s going to stick beside her when cyber bullying leaves her as the odd girl out?