Wordless Wednesday~He Cleans up Pretty Good!

 

 

Before and After

Product Review and Giveaway~Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze

As a Purex Insider, I've had the opportunity to try out lots of great products.  Newest to the Purex family is the new scent of Purex Crystals-Fresh Mountain Breeze.  I love using Purex Crystals, escpecially for my linens.  They smell fresh for weeks, and does not reduce the absorbency of towels  like most liquid fabric softeners do.  Below is a look at the actual crystals, straight from the bottle:

 

Purex Crystals  are so easy to use!  Just measure the amount you want to use into the cap shown above, and pour into the tub before you add your clothes. This new scent, Mountain Breeze, is a fresh, floral that smells like a breath of Spring air! You can feel good about Purex's natural formula that is safe for your family and the environment.  

Would you like to win a coupon for a FREE bottle of Purex Crystals?  Enter below!

THE GIVEAWAY

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Disclosure: The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze in exchange for a product review.  However, all of the opinions expressed here are my own.

Book Review and Author Giveaway/Facebook Party~A Promise Kept by Robin Lee Hatcher

Allison is newly divorced with an adult daughter.  She inherits her Great Aunt Emma's cabin up in the mountains outside of Boise, Idaho, where she lives.  Still reeling from the divorce, she decides moving to the cabin is what she needs to do.  She is still hurting so much from the decay and end of her marriage due to her husband Tony's alcoholism.  A strong Christian, she has questioned God during these rough times. 

While sorting through some of  her aunt's belongings stored in the attic, Allison comes across several journals written by her aunt.  She slowly reads her aunt's life story, while beginning to attend church and making new friends.  As her husband becomes sober, she questions if their relationship can ever be repaired.  Her aunt's stories also teach her quite a few lessons along the way. 

I very much enjoyed A Promise Kept.  The setting was described beautifully, and the characters were deep and real.  The best part about the book was reading two stories in one!  The chapters went back and forth from Allison's life in the present, to Aunt Emma's life in the past.  That aspect was not confusing at all, it was very enjoyable!  A Promise Kept is a story full of grace, redemption, and second chances.  Also that God answers prayers, just not always in the way you expect!

To learn more about author Robin Lee Hatcher and her books, visit her website at http://www.robinleehatcher.com/.  You can purchase your own copy of A Promise Kept and download a sample chapter at her website here. 





Don't miss Robin Lee Hatcher's stunning new novel, A Promise Kept. Robin is celebrating with a fun giveaway and an encouraging Facebook Author Chat Party.

 One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HDX
• A Promise Kept by Robin Lee Hatcher

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on February 6th. Winner will be announced at the "A Promise Kept" Facebook Author Chat Party on the 6th. Connect with Robin and friends for an evening of encouraging book chat, prizes, and an exclusive look at Robin's next book!

So grab your copy of A Promise Kept and join Robin on the evening of February 6th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today by clicking JOIN at the event page. Spread the word—tell your friends about the giveaway and party via FACEBOOK or TWITTER. Hope to see you on 2/6!



Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Litfuse Publicity. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Book Review~Gabriel's Bride

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Gabriel's Bride B&H Books (February 1, 2014) by Amy Lillard

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I’m a wife, mother, and bona fide Southern belle. Published author, expert corn bread maker, and Squirrel Princess.

I live in Tulsa, though I was born in Mississippi. I moved to the Sooner State when I was seventeen and met my soul mate and best friend not long after. I’ve retained a little of my Mississippi accent though most people think I’m from Texas. (?) Rob and I have been married for over twenty years and have a son–a mom proclaimed prodigy, of course!

I love homemade tacos, shoes, and romance novels–not necessarily in that order. I’m a big fan of country music, a staunch proponent of saving the Oxford comma, and I’m shamefully obsessed with all things Harry Potter.

I believe that God is love. I guess that’s why I adore romances.

I have always been intrigued with the Amish culture, their gentle ways and slower-paced lifestyle. (And I love, love, love the fact that they stay married for their lifetime.) But until recently I never thought to blend this interest with my penchant for romance. Okay, okay, I’m a bit old-fashioned and even enjoy the gender roles that are present in this culture. I love to cook and take care of my family. Yes, that’s me June Cleaver with a laptop.

I dislike people trying to convince me to read the Twilight series (I’ll get to it or I won’t, either way I’m good with it), gratuitous violence, and strawberry ice cream. (I know I’m alone on this last one, and again, I’m good with it.)

Favorite movies–(besides HP) French Kiss, Maid of Honor, A Lot Like Love, Just Married, and Sweet Home Alabama. Oh, and Miss Congeniality, Sabrina (both versions) and a 1940′s movie called Dear Ruth. If you haven’t seen it, you should! A-dorable. Anything with Doris Day and most all of Marilyn’s and Audrey’s.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Rachel Yoder has two choices: marry Gabriel Fisher or move to Ohio. As an orphan, Rachel doesn’t have much to offer; any match she can make will be a good one. She just didn’t plan on Gabriel with his big hands and permanent frown. As a widower Gabriel needs help caring for the farm and his six children. But he never thought he’d marry a slip of a girl who barely reaches his chin. Yet as time passes, Gabriel finds himself thinking about a real marriage. They have spoken vows to God and each other, but can he risk his heart with Rachel?


If you would like to read the first chapter of Gabriel's Bride, go HERE.


My Thoughts: Gabriel's Bride was a heartwarming story about a young woman who finds herself alone in life,  and a widower with six children.  I enjoyed the characters-Rachel was my favorite.  There are some surprising twists and turns in the book, and it kept my attention from the first chapter to the last.  Gabriel's Bride is a Clover Ridge Novel.  Now I want to check out the other books in this series!

Wordless Wednesday~Winter at the Lake

Book Review and Author Giveaway/Facebook Party~A Miracle of Hope

A Miracle of Hope is an Amish Wonders novel by author Ruth Reid.  Lindie Wyse is Amish, unmarried, and pregnant.  She accepts an offer to marry fellow Amish widower Josiah Plank in Michigan.  This is to be an arrangement 'in name only', and Lindie would be expected to care for Josiah's eight-year-old daughter Hannah, who is deaf. 

After arriving, Lindie, who is suffering terrible nausea, realizes she has taken on more than she imagined.  Being a 'wife' to a man still suffering the loss of his beloved wife, and trying to communicate with a deaf child with special needs is almost too much for her.  Together, Josiah and Lindie have to learn to communicate and care for their new family.  Their hearts begin to soften, and soon they are hit with terrible news.

I have read books by Ruth Reid in the past, and enjoyed them.  But I must say, hands down A Miracle of Hope is my favorite.  The storyline  about an arranged, loveless marriage was fascinating. Lindie's pregnancy and how she became pregnant were a big part of the story that focused on forgiveness.  I loved the characters of Lindie and Josiah, both such sweet, kind people. I truly could not put this book down, and loved every word!

Purchase your own copy of A Miracle of Hope at Amazon.  Learn more about author Ruth Reid at her website. 

A Miracle of Hope is the first book in Ruth Reid's new series, Amish Wonders, and she is celebrating the release with a Kindle HDX Giveaway and an Author Chat Facebook Party!

One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HDX
• A Miracle of Hope by Ruth Reid

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on February 11th. Winner will be announced at the A Miracle of Hope Facebook Party on February 11th. Connect with Ruth for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, prizes, and more!

So grab your copy of A Miracle of Hope and join Ruth and friends on the evening of February 11th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 11th!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Litfuse Publicity. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."