Eva Marie Everson's Southern Voice

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Click on the above-captioned link to read about some of my strawberry days many years ago when an old beat-up car and a baby stroller were part of my daily routine. May God bless. BJ

In my new Christian romantic suspense, Faith is stalked and pursued, will she be forced to use The Pink Lady? Find out for only $4.99 while you can at Amazon!

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Read a free excerpt of Last Resort from the publisher, Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. at the link below, and if you'd like it in PDF format to read on your computer or laptop, or in epub format--get it here!

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The Revelation Gate by Brian Thompson: Three Beautiful Love Stories in One!!!!

The Revelation Gate by Brian Thompson is divided into three parts and tells the sweetest love story of them all in a new way, available as a beautiful paperback or in eBook format, published by Great Nation Publishing, copyright June 7, 2011. In Part I, reading is a challenge due to the names of the characters, description, and bloodlines. It reminded me of the beginning of the Bible, the best book in the world.

Once past the first part of Part I, the storyline begins to envelope you in not one, but three beautiful love stories. Isoke and Chimelu's is that of a mother and son and show even separation for many years didn't break the bonds of love. Lusala is a young girl who loves Chimelu, but he's forbidden to return that love and has to resist the temptation. I love Chimelu's special touch with Lusala that forever changes her life even though he has to refrain from returning her love, at least in the manner in which she desires. Chimelu's love and faithfulness to his one and only God is the third love story, a story so profound it changes the lives of his people forever.

Rich with detail, it's obvious that Thompson spent much time with his creative endeavor, for The Revelation Gate is the greatest love story of them all spun in a new method and brings glory to Jesus Christ. I truly enjoyed reading it and found the romance between Lusala and Chimelu believable, beautiful, and sad, since the one man she could ever love was unable to return her love. But when you think about it, He's the one person who loves unconditionally and never forsakes you. He loved her with his heart, soul, and spirit and that was enough for her in the end, so don't miss the greatest love story ever told in a new way. It's available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com. I rate this novel a four-star review because of the slow hook in the beginning, but the remainder of the book and the ending is worth it, so grab it, hang with it, and don't give up on these beautiful love stories that come together to make the greatest love story ever told.

Healing Hearts with Fiction: Can Church be Delivered Like Pizza?

Healing Hearts with Fiction: Can Church be Delivered Like Pizza?

What better way to reach those who may never darken the door of a church than through fiction. Home delivery through ebooks on Kindle and Nook bring the power of prayer and scripture right to the reader, every bit as much a service as the delivery of pizza. God wants us to reach lost sheep and this is one way to accomplish such a great task, as well as provide great heart-warming stories for lovers of Christian fiction. On the other hand, those who are Christians also enjoy great Christian novels and romance. The hero of the greatest love story is Jesus, and the greatest romance of all is motherhood, and you can quote me on that, if you like.

Michelle Sutton's Danger at the Door and In Plain Sight accomplish such a task by healing hearts with great Christian fiction by weaving prayer and scripture through a romantic suspense novel. Laney Cooper, the main character, has lost everyone she's ever loved through car accidents and fear has caused her to become a recluse, when she meets Bojan, a pizza-delivery man, who turns out to be so much more. He's an unusual hero, strong through Christ, who declares he can't love a woman who isn't a Christian. He manages to deliver romance and love to Laney's door with his pizza delivery.

In Plain Sight, a tale of romance and redemption, has the potential to be life-changing for women who don't consider themselves "good enough" for a decent man. Jovana, the main character, has been abused and abandoned since she was 15 by a former boyfriend, who left her on the street to die, and she loses her unborn child. When she relocates to Arizona, roadblocks to learning the English language are minor setbacks compared to inner struggles with her faith as a new, "baby" Christian and learning to accept the love of a good man.

Michelle Sutton's novels have the potential to truly heal hearts for God's kingdom through prayer, scripture, and great stories to reach the heart and readers' emotions with her powerful storytelling ability. There are many excellent Christian writers who share this common goal, illustrated through Eva Marie Everson's Shadows series, Things Left Unspoken and This Fine Life, Chasing Sunsets, Chris Fabry's Dogwood, and C. J. Darlington's Thicker than Blood. Everson's novels allow the reader to adventure through life, romance, true love, wisdom gained with age and life experiences, deal with life's curve balls, conflicts of love and life, heartaches that make us stronger, and God's fingerprints on our lives to make us the people He wants us to become.

Yet another life-changing novel may be The Perfect Life by Robin Lee Hatcher. Couples whose daily lives are interrupted with roadblocks that threaten to derail a marriage right off the tracks may identify with main character, Katherine Clarkson, who is living her dream life, married to a well-respected handsome man with two grown daughters preparing to make her a grandmother. She has great friends, a good life, and a wonderful ministry. She has it all--until a reporter and a former coworker of her husband's spread rumors and gossip.

Newer Christian authors I've had the pleasure of reading include Nike Chillemi's Burning Hearts and Diana Prusik's Delivery. With the personal touch of each of these Christian authors, they're reaching out, reaching hearts for God and healing hearts along the way. Each author has her own writing style, and God loves them all. I can just picture Him smiling as we pen for Him.

There are too many excellent Christian authors to name in a brief article, but the point is each time a Christian novelist spreads God's word through a great book, there's the potential for more lost sheep to be found. The world is full of avid readers, so fiction is an important form for healing hearts through His word. I've worked long and hard on my own Christian romantic suspense novel, Last Resort, and I pray it will reach and heal hearts for God.

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Click on the book cover of Last Resort to read a free excerpt in my romantic suspense novel. Available now at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com.

This link will take you to the book trailer for my romantic suspense novel, Last Resort. Happy Reading.

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Read a free excerpt of Last Resort from the publisher, Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. at the link below, and if you'd like it in PDF format to read on your computer or laptop, or in epub format--get it here!

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Last Resort, Romantic Suspense one dollar off, so grab it before it returns to normal price! Amazon.com sale only 4.99.
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Click on the book cover of Last Resort to read a free excerpt in my romantic suspense novel. Available now at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com.

This link will take you to the book trailer for my romantic suspense novel, Last Resort. Happy Reading.

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All She Ever Wanted by Lynn Austin This was one of my favorite summer reads. Dogwood by Chris Fabry was another. I recently reposted Dogwood. If you scroll to older posts, you'll see comments from the first posting of Dogwood. Of my many summer reads, these two have stuck in my mind. I've read and reviewed books since both, but these two novels stand out and apart from all the others I've reviewed. If you haven't read them, I highly recommend both, and I'm reposting because no one deserves to miss these two great novels!

All She Ever Wanted by Lynn Austin is generational women's fiction,just the type of book I love to devour. The title speaks for what all women truly want and just as the female characters in the novel only want love, women desire true love. The main character, Kathleen Seymoure, discovers hiding the past of how she lived and grew up from her daughter, Joelle, puts an emotional barrier between them. When Kathleen opens up, it enables her daughter to understand her, just as when Kathleen hears her own mother's story, she's able to understand her mother's life.

You might say the females in this novel were unlucky in love, but the truth is they loved and made poor choices because of it. These women have something in common--they left home at an early age and never looked back until Kathleen found the courage to return. Kathleen came through a generation of women who'd made poor decisions strong enough to make right choices and ended up with a good man, while the men in the other characters lives were not so nice--that's putting it mildly. The story is so realistic to life and could be an important book for young girls, since it's thought-provoking and provides great life lessons and much insight.

Once I started reading the novel, I couldn't put it down. It's 35 chapters and 400 pages of life staring you in the face, published by Bethany House and available at bookstores or online through Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

Below is a review of one of my favorite novels. If you haven't read this book yet, you're missing out on a great read.

August in Montana by Kandi Jaynes

August in Montana by Kandi Jaynes, copyright May 2011, published by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. is original, creative, heartwarming, and not your typical horse and dog story. In this beautiful sweet romance, there's a special dog called Mocha for pet lovers and an abused horse. Jerrah Jacobs has spent the past year in her home on the road, a special-built pickup, staying at secluded campgrounds in her endeavor to find solace from the past.

She lands hard for Cal, a rancher, when she strides smack into him, and he knocks her flat in the mud by accident. She's on her way to bring a treat to her dog Mocha, her traveling companion, when the handsome rancher knocks her right into his life and that of his two boys. She's injured and unable to drive her standard clutch pickup with a badly sprained ankle. That truck has been her home, so she's not happy with Cal when he takes her tires off, as well as other parts, to keep her from leaving his ranch until she's fully healed. His brother is the local sheriff, so she gets no help there.

Meanwhile Cal's two boys start calling her Mom, and she finds herself longing for a real home. She teaches an abused horse to trust again, if only it were as easy to teach herself. Ms. Jaynes spins a vivid story of a lonely rancher and his two sons who come to the aid of a lonely woman, but Cal is determined to do more than rescue her from an injury. If it's up to him, he wants to rescue her from her solitary life of a woman alone traveling from one campground to another. But, he can't keep her a stranded prisoner forever, and she wants her truck to leave. Will he be able to persuade her to stay for good, or will she take to the road again? Can she get over her fear of being hurt in time to open her heart to Cal and his two boys, or will she continue to fight her conflicting feelings?

I loved this story because it was unique, creative, and original, and I look forward to reading more novels by Kandi Jaynes. For the originality, creativity, and uniqueness, I give this book five strawberry stars. It's available in all eBook formats and may be purchased from the publisher by clicking on the book cover, where you can read a free excerpt, or you may purchase it for your Kindle at Amazon.com, or your Nook at Barnes and Noble. com. Happy trails to reading!

Click on the book cover of Last Resort to read a free excerpt in my romantic suspense novel. Available now at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com.

This link will take you to the book trailer for my romantic suspense novel, Last Resort. Happy Reading.

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Buy Last Resort for your Kindle at Amazon.com, link below:

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Read a free excerpt of Last Resort from the publisher, Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. at the link below, and if you'd like it in PDF format to read on your computer or laptop, or in epub format--get it here!

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Laura Kate Plantation Series Book One by Gerrie Ferris, copyright April 2009 by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. features Laura Kate, a journalist who returned home to care for her two cousins. Her attorney is supposed to have completed suicide, but she knows he wouldn't have and finds problems with the evidence. Sparks fly when she meets his business partner, Jack Rhodes, and she's so tempted to fall for him, but can she trust him? He always in the middle of everything. An attempt on her own life makes the case more than a puzzle to her, and a woman she's befriended and tried to help is murdered. Jack makes her nervous, but it's hard to resist his southern charm.

I loved this novel because it kept me in suspense about the killer, and I love romance and suspense. I hated to see the woman who was killed be such an easy target and leave a daughter behind because she was so in love with being in love. It made her careless prey. The part about dog fights lead to more suspense. The author did a fine job of using red herrings to make the reader try to figure out who done it. I enjoy such puzzles, so I give the author five strawberry stars. If you like suspense with your romance, you'll enjoy this novel. Her description is vivid and enables the reader to picture the scenes.

A Quiet Place by Michelle Levigne

A Quiet Place: A Tabor Heights Ohio Novel by Michelle Levigne released as a beautiful eBook in May 2010 by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. I had the pleasure of reading this wonderful book on my vacation and loved it. Talk about evoke reader emotions, this one will. Jeannette Marshal is a young, pregnant widow who returns to her small town with her son BJ to try to build a new life and live in peace. This book tells a unique story of two men who went off to serve their country and returned. Nathan has loved Jeannette since childhood, but his best friend was released from duty before him, so he sent him to the town and woman he loved thinking Jeannette would introduce him and make him feel welcome. He didn't count on her falling in love before he returned. Which one does she marry? Which one makes her a widow? Another unique feature was the in-law problems, not that it's unique to have them, but these were not the typical ones. What Jeannette endures will evoke strong reader emotions, and the author does a marvelous job, so have tissues handy. I highly recommend this novel. It pulled at my heartstrings and in my book, that rates a five-star review. The story is told well and captured and kept my interest. I look forward to reading more of Michelle Levigne's work, especially the other novels in this series. A Quiet Place was one of my favorite summer reads.

This sweet, inspirational, Christian romance is available at Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. in PDF or epub formats. Available in all other eBook formats. Available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com.

Faith and Friends Deliver

Delivery by Diana Prusik published June 2011 by Tyndale House Publishers is thirty-five chapters of inspiration that tug your heartstrings. At times, you'll hold your breath, laugh, or cry. It'll evoke emotions with character depth and vivid description, I can just picture the heart-warming characters who come to life on the page right down from one woman's Dr. Scholl's shoes to the beautiful ending and special meaning of red carnations.

From the hub of a small-town flower shop, Livi watches the world go by as she attempts to drown life's problems with alcohol. She's lost too many loved ones too young in life to death, but even the alcohol can't offer enough comfort. It only numbs for a short time. Faith and friends prove to deliver more than the bottle, as she learns to cope and appreciate the time she has left with her mother.

I loved this novel and found the author quite adept at rounding out her characters and providing her readers with a few laughs along with the heartache and pain. It's a novel worth reading, and you don't want to miss it. I didn't want to put it down until I finished, yet I wanted to savor it. Though I read most of it quickly, I slowed down to savor those last chapters because I hated to see it come to an end. Delivery is available in eBook format at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com, so grab a copy from those virtual bookshelves and start your reading adventure.

Book Trailer for Last Resort

This link will take you to the book trailer for my romantic suspense novel, Last Resort. Happy Reading.

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Buy Last Resort for your Kindle at Amazon.com, link below:

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Read a free excerpt of Last Resort from the publisher, Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. at the link below, and if you'd like it in PDF format to read on your computer or laptop, or in epub format--get it here!

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LAST RESORT is set in Bridal Wreath, a fictional town, and Key West, Florida. A woman vows to hide her heart so deeply in Christ that to find her, a man will have to find Him first, but will the true hidden treasures in God's Word be enough when she collides with Matt Allen? Faith is stalked and forced to search her conflicted heart. In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull? She's pursued by an ex-fiancé, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . . .There's only one last resort.

Faith left the city to return to the country home where she grew up, but someone wants her to pack bags, not berries. A series of incidents take place to try to force her to leave. When she doesn't budge, arson, attempted murder, and murder kept the reader turning pages.

What early Readers Had to Say...

"B. J. Robinson's Last Resort is an inspirational romantic suspense story that keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat -- both to see if the villain is overcome and to see if Matt and Faith end up together. You don't want to miss this one with its twists; it's a great read!"
Deb Haggerty, Author and Speaker

"The warm, sweet romance, yet insightful story, will touch your heart with its simplicity and charm."
Janet Perez Eckles, Author and Speaker

LAST RESORT, a sensational strawberry romantic suspense story, Christian romantic suspense.

First Review of Last Resort by Valerie Strawmier, Long Ridge

What a great story! I loved how you drew your readers in so quickly and then constantly threw in twists and turns for them to deal with. Many women deal with losing what they thought was the love of their life to a failed relationship—it’s their attitude that determines how they proceed on from there. By letting God lead her through the fiery trials that came her way, and trusting Him in the most difficult of times, Faith found her true destiny in life and love and it was everything she had ever dreamed of. This is a fabulous story of love, real life and how a positive attitude in Christ can lead you through even the most difficult times! I highly recommend it and know you will leave the book feeling inspired and encouraged in your walk in the Lord!

Latest review just in:
Wonderful book! Grabs the reader from the very first page. Excellent writing from a new writer, cannot wait to see what her writing future holds.

My story "Flat Tires: Where is God When You Need Him?" is published in Hurray God! Hope, Pray, Believe, a beautiful book Jeanette Sharp has put together with stories by various authors. It's available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com.

Last Resort is thirty-five chapters of Christian romantic suspense published by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc., copyright 2011, available in all eBook formats.

Release Day for Last Resort

Today's the Day you've been waiting for--release day for Last Resort. Click on the picture of the cover to go to Desert Breeze or the orange Desert Breeze box. If you don't have an eReader, you can order it as a PDF file to read on your laptop or computer. If you have a smartphone, you can get a free app at Amazon for the Kindle or Barnes and Noble for the Nook, but it may take a couple of days for the book to be available for purchase through these associates. The publisher releases it today, and they have to put it up for purchase. Keep checking. I'll post links when it's available at both. You can also order through the publisher today as an epub, but you'd have to convert it for your Kindle or Nook through Calibre eBook Management, which you can also download for free, but if you're like me, you'll want to download from Amazon or Barnes and Noble for the Kindle or Nook :).

First Review In by Advance Reader: Valerie Strawmier, Long Ridge

What a great story! I loved how you drew your readers in so quickly and then constantly threw in twists and turns for them to deal with. Many women deal with losing what they thought was the love of their life to a failed relationship—it’s their attitude that determines how they proceed on from there. By letting God lead her through the fiery trials that came her way, and trusting Him in the most difficult of times, Faith found her true destiny in life and love and it was everything she had ever dreamed of. This is a fabulous story of love, real life and how a positive attitude in Christ can lead you through even the most difficult times! I highly recommend it and know you will leave the book feeling inspired and encouraged in your walk in the Lord! Last Resort is available in all eBook formats and may be purchased directly through the publisher at http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-184/B-J-Robinson-Last/Detail.bok or at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com.

It's available at Barnes and Noble at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/last-resort-bj-robinson/1032019601?ean=2940012838063&itm=6&usri=last%2bresort.

Thanks so much to all of you who've shown me blessed support and cheered me on. Happy reading!

Last Resort by B. J. Robinson is thirty-five chapters of Christian romantic suspense published by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc., copyright 2011, that author and speaker Deb Haggerty says, "… keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat -- both to see if the villain is overcome and to see if Matt and Faith end up together. You don't want to miss this one with its twists; it's a great read!"

LAST RESORT is set in Bridal Wreath, Florida, a fictional town, and Key West, Florida. Faith Grace Roussell vows to hide her heart so deeply in Christ that to find her, a man will have to find Him first, but will the true hidden treasures in God's Word be enough when she collides with Matt Allen? Faith is stalked and forced to search her conflicted heart. Will she be forced to use The Pink Lady? In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull? She's pursued by an ex-fiancé, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . . .There's only one last resort.

Faith left the city to return to the country home where she grew up, but someone wants her to pack bags, not berries. A series of incidents take place to try to force her to leave. When she doesn't budge, arson, attempted murder, and murder kept the reader turning pages.

BJ

Edgy Christian Fiction 2011 Hot Summer Reads Blog Tour

Welcome to the 2011 Edgy Christian Fiction Hot Summer Reads Blog Tour. To read a free excerpt from any featured author, click on the book cover. Below are hot summer reads just waiting for you. Leave a comment for an opportunity to win a free novel!!! I'm so excited that you stopped by to check out these hot summer reads. Please sign to follow my blog for future updates and reviews. Rita Garcia was last week's Edgy Christian Fiction 2011 Hot Summer Reads winner!

Last Resort by B. J. Robinson is thirty-five chapters of Christian romantic suspense published by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc., copyright 2011, that author and speaker Deb Haggerty says, "… keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat -- both to see if the villain is overcome and to see if Matt and Faith end up together. You don't want to miss this one with its twists; it's a great read!"

LAST RESORT is set in Bridal Wreath, Florida, a fictional town, and Key West, Florida. Faith Grace Roussell vows to hide her heart so deeply in Christ that to find her, a man will have to find Him first, but will the true hidden treasures in God's Word be enough when she collides with Matt Allen? Faith is stalked and forced to search her conflicted heart. Will she be forced to use The Pink Lady? In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull? She's pursued by an ex-fiancé, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . . .There's only one last resort.

Faith left the city to return to the country home where she grew up, but someone wants her to pack bags, not berries. A series of incidents take place to try to force her to leave. When she doesn't budge, arson, attempted murder, and murder kept the reader turning pages.

Another hot summer read is Danger at the Door by Michelle Sutton, a Christian inspirational suspense novel published by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. and released August 1, 2009. Hot for a summer read, let Laney Cooper capture your heart from the beginning. She's lost everyone she's ever loved in car accidents and fear has caused her to become a recluse. She's afraid of riding in a vehicle, driving one, and of loving and losing again.

Thirty-two chapters keep you turning the pages as you experience the healing of Laney's heart as she discovers a new interest in the least likely of places and jobs. A special touch is the use of Chihuahuas who add to the story in their own unique way. The sequel, In Plain Sight. Either novel stands alone, but In Plain Sight picks up on another character's story.

In Plain Sight by Michelle Sutton is a Christian inspirational suspense novel published by Desert Breeze Publishing. Twenty chapters lure you into a well-developed plot where the main character Jovana struggles to overcome her past. Abused and abandoned by a former boyfriend, who left her on the street to die, she loses her unborn child. If you read Danger at the Door, you'll want to read this one, too. It's the second book, and I adored it. The author weaves a tale of romance and redemption. I loved Danger at the Door, the first book, but this novel was even better. Visit Michelle at http://edgyinspirationalauthor.blogspot.com and let her powerful books heal your heart!

The third author is Nike Chillemi who has her hero ride in on a Harley for a hot summer read. The new sweet historical romance, Sanctuary Point Book One: Burning Hearts just released May 15. It's set in Long Island New York, and the hero, Lorne Kincade, rides in on a Harley Davidson and attempts to rescue a woman from a fire. He meets Erica Brogna, and can't shake her from his mind or heart, but someone is out to frame him for the murder of the woman he tried to save. If they can't succeed in framing him, they'll settle for Erica, but he won't let that happen. I absolutely loved this one!

The fourth author in my hot summer reads recommendations is Naomi Musch for her Empire in Pine Book One: The Green Veil is forty chapters of layered Christian Fiction published January 1, 2011, by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. and all I can say to begin with is--what a book! I absolutely loved it. A must add to your summer reading list because it's a hot summer read about true love between Colette Palmer and Manason Kade who go from childhood friends through much more and to much more.

Colette Palmer and Manason Kade grew up together as childhood friends in Michigan, and Colette always hoped he'd be the one. He's her first true love, but when her family relocates to Wisconsin they lose track of one another. She waits years in hopes he'll became a lumber cruiser in Wisconsin, so they'll be reunited. Year after year unravels, and she has to build a new life. This Christian Fiction novel is layered with rich details realistic to life, and the author provides rich description of beautiful wood scenes, but in a way that enrich the story without detracting from it. I find the plot original, the theme worthy, and I didn't want to put this novel down until I found out what happened to Colette and Manason. I loved the part the dog played in it. Just when you think you know what's going to happen next, Musch throws in a spin and twist that'll take your breath away. The novel is full of twists that'll make your head spin and keep you on the edge of your seat.
This is the first book in the series of three, and I can't wait to read the other two.

Blessings and happy reading!

Last Resort by B. J. Robinson

Two desperate people--one last resort, stalked by her ex-fiance, will Faith Grace Roussell be forced to use The Pink Lady? She strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods.

LAST RESORT is set in Bridal Wreath, Florida, a fictional town, Key West, the Panhandle, and Plant City, Florida. Faith Grace Roussell vows to hide her heart so deeply in Christ that to find her, a man will have to find Him first, but will the true hidden treasures in God's Word be enough when she collides with Matt Allen? Faith is stalked and forced to search her conflicted heart. In a battle of love, loss, and raging jealousy, she strives to build a new life with peace and contentment, but Matt Allen has eyes like magnets she could get as lost in as unknown woods. Will he prove to be a helpmate or just another strawberry cull? She's pursued by an ex-fiancé, shattered dreams, an awesome God, and a cowboy farmer. There's only one place she can turn . . . .There's only one last resort.

Faith left the city to return to the country home where she grew up, but someone wants her to pack bags, not berries. A series of incidents take place to try to force her to leave. When she doesn't budge, arson, attempted murder, and murder kept the reader turning pages. Her first interview for Last Resort may be read at http://faith-fiction-friends.blogspot.com/2011/05/last-resort-by-rj-robinson-interview-by.html.

http://faith-fiction-friends.blogspot.com/2011/05/last-resort-by-rj-robinson-interview-by.html

What early Readers Had to Say...

"B. J. Robinson's Last Resort is an inspirational romantic suspense story that keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat -- both to see if the villain is overcome and to see if Matt and Faith end up together. You don't want to miss this one with its twists; it's a great read!"
Deb Haggerty, Author and Speaker

"The warm, sweet romance, yet insightful story, will touch your heart with its simplicity and charm."
Janet Perez Eckles, Author and Speaker

Christian Writers Guild Newsletter, scroll to bottom of page two for announcements about my three new releases. http://www.christianwritersguild.com/pdfs/JulyWordSmith.pdf

CLICK ON THE IMAGE OF LAST RESORT TO GO DIRECTLY TO DESERT BREEZE PUBLISHER FOR MORE INFORMATION. Also available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com upon release. Releases July 15. SOUTHERN SUPERSTITIONS releases January 15, 2012, and WHISPERING CYPRESS releases August 15, 2012, both romantic suspense presented by Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. of California.

Night of the Cossack by Tom Blubaugh

Night of the Cossack by Tom Blubaugh is an awesome 34 chapters and 250 pages of adventure young boys will love. It's a Christian novel of adventure,an imprint of Bound by Faith Publishers, a beautiful paperback. When teen Nathan Hertzfield is kidnapped during a raid and forced to become a Cossack solider, life as he knew it is ripped apart. Mixed emotions run rampant as he's faced with life-altering, life-threatening situations. He feels lucky on one hand that his mother and brother are still alive, but he has to leave them and his past behind. Just when he thinks he's built a new life for himself, he finds himself on the run once again. He's lost so much at such a young age: loved ones, his home, family, and his own identity. Can he take losing the one thing he has left, his beloved horse? Just when he finds a woman and falls in love and dreams of starting his own family, he's forced to leave her too, without looking back. How much can one young man stand? He's a Jew forced to hide it and even expected to defend himself as a Cossack solider and kill other Jews, but he doesn't want to take a life. His mother raised a moral son, and even in the face of the obstacle course that's become his life, he vows to hold onto his character.

The author, Tom Blubaugh, a freelance writer who has written mostly nonfiction has turned his pen to fiction and spun an amazing tale of family heritage with a strong character readers will love. Filled with emotions, vivid description, and danger, this novel will keep the reader on his toes until the last page to discover what happens to Nathan in the end.

While it's not the type of book I'd normally select, my interest was captivated from the first chapter when Nathan didn't listen to his mother. I think the best audience is teen boys or men, but I'm a woman, and I have to admit I loved this novel and couldn't put it down once I started reading it. I love the way the novel ends when the captain tells Nathan, "I have a friend who was also betrayed by someone close to him."You'll have to read the novel and find out who this friend is. This novel is also available as an eBook from Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.com.

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