MASQUERADE ~ review

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Masquerade Bethany House (August 1, 2010) by

Nancy Moser





ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Nancy Moser is the award-winning author of over twenty inspirational novels. Her genres include contemporary stories including John 3:16 and Time Lottery, and historical novels of real women-of-history including Just Jane(Jane Austen) and Washington's Lady (Martha Washington). Her newest historical novel is Masquerade. Nancy and her husband Mark live in the Midwest. She’s earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She gives Sister Circle Seminars around the country, helping women identify their gifts as they celebrate their sisterhood. She is a fan of anything antique—humans included. Find out more at

www.nancymoser.com and www.sistercircles.com.





ABOUT THE BOOK

They risk it all for adventure and romance, but find that love only flourishes in truth...

1886, New York City: Charlotte Gleason, a rich heiress from England, escapes a family crisis by traveling to America in order to marry the even wealthier Conrad Tremaine.



She soon decides that an arranged marriage is not for her and persuades her maid, Dora, to take her place. She wants a chance at "real life," even if it means giving up financial security. For Charlotte, it's a risk she's willing to take. What begins as the whim of a spoiled rich girl wanting adventure becomes a test of survival amid poverty beyond Charlotte's blackest nightmares.



As for Dora, it's the chance of a lifetime. She lives a fairy tale complete with gowns, jewels, and lavish mansions--yet is tormented by guilt from the possibility of discovery and the presence of another love that will not die. Is this what her heart truly longs for?



Will their masquerade be discovered? Will one of them have second thoughts? There is no guarantee the switch will work. It's a risk. It's the chance of a lifetime.



If you would like to read the first chapter of Masquerade, go HERE.



View the book trailer:






My Review:
Two women, a Spoiled rich girl and her maid decide they are going to switch their identities! Will they be able to convince everyone? Is it all they thought it would be? Will they be able to pull off living the complete opposite of all they know?

This is an amazing book! One that I believe you will want to read! To see Gods hand in the lives of these women is very inspirational! The Romance, The Fashion, The Struggles....THIS BOOK ~ It's a Must Read for SURE!

Amish Proverbs Review WINNER

THANK YOU to each one of you who entered ~ The Winner is.....

Drummroll please ;)

Kat with Reviews from the Heart

Congrats Kat! I will get your book in the mail today! I KNOW you will absolutely LOVE it!!

What are you reading?

Sheila from Book Journey hosts Mondays meme What are you Reading

This week I am looking forward to reading these books! Both are true stories and I know both will speak VOLUMES!


My daughter read the first chapter of this one and said "Oh MOM! you are going to have a hard time with this one!" GULP ~ Get out the tissue boxes




Happy reading everyone!

Back to the Hop

ABOUT THE HOP: Hosted by Jennifer @ crazyforbooks if you would like to join in :)


In the spirit of the Twitter Friday Follow, the Book Blogger Hop is a place just for book bloggers and readers to connect and share our love of the written word! This weekly BOOK PARTY is an awesome opportunity for book bloggers to connect with other book lovers, make new friends, support each other, and generally just share our love of books! It will also give blog readers a chance to find other book blogs to read! So, grab the logo, post about the Hop on your blog, and start HOPPING through the list of blogs that are posted in the Linky list below!!

The Hop lasts Friday-Monday every week, so if you don't have time to Hop today, come back later and join the fun! This is a weekly event! And stop back throughout the weekend to see all the new blogs that are added! We get over 300 links every week!!


Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.

RULES:

1. Enter your book blog link in the Linky List below
In your link, please state the main genre that you review: eclectic, contemp. fiction, ya, paranormal, mystery, non-fiction, etc. Please do not list every genre you review - if you are review a variety, please put eclectic! The Hop gets jumbled up if the title is too long, so please limit to one genre. I will be limiting the number of characters in the title to ensure the Hop doesn't look messy! Thank you!
Example: Crazy-for-Books (literary fiction)
NOTE: You no longer have to enter the length of time you've been blogging, but do let us know if this is your first time hopping with us!

2. Post about the Hop on your blog. Spread the word about the book party! The more the merrier! In your blog post, answer the following question (new question each week!). If you have a question that could be used in a future Hop, leave it in the comments! Thanks!


This week's question comes from Libraryscatbooks!


How many blogs do you follow?


I follow quite a bit of book blogs and enjoy meeting new friends and seeing all the books they read! I have enjoyed getting to know sooo many people and am blessed each day by this bloggy world!

Thanks everyone for visiting today! I pray you have a blessed weekend

Amish Proverbs Review & GIVEAWAY

About the book:

If you want to know a people," says Suzanne Woods Fisher, "know their proverbs." These small, concentrated packages of insight allow outsiders to peek into a fascinating closed community. In Amish Proverbs, Fisher collects more than 200 proverbs to uncover the rich heritage, folklore, faith, values, history, and essence of the Amish people. These proverbs serve as teaching tools and maxims for right living for the Amish and can also inform the lives of anyone who seeks peace and simplicity in life. Ranging from the simple to the profound, from the serious to the humorous, these sayings will stick with readers through life's joys and sorrows. The perfect gift for any occasion, Amish Proverbs is sure to become an instant classic.


The Author:
Suzanne Woods Fisher’s interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, W. D. Benedict, who was raised in the Dunkard Brethren Church in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Benedict eventually became publisher of Christianity Today magazine. Suzanne’s work has appeared in many magazines. She has contributed to several nonfiction books and is the author of Amish Peace and the novel The Choice.


I was soooo very blessed to receive a copy of "Amish Proverbs ~ Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life" for review! This book is one that will bless you, speak to you, and in some instances just help you melt away the stress level from 10 to 2 :)

There are over 200 collection of Proverbs and 11 chapters ~ Some of the Proverbs you will find are Time, Money, Work Ethic, Handling Adversity, and many more!! Each one speaks volumes. Each chapter begins with something unique to the Amish along with their Proverb. Some I really enjoyed were:

Sometimes we are climbling mountains when we ought to be quietly resting.
If You're careful with your pennies, the dollars will take care of themselves.
It is better to give others a piece of your heart than a piece of your mind.
God won't lead you where HIS grace can't keep you.

I am sooo excited to be able to giveaway a copy of Amish Proverbs. Thank you Revell for allowing me this complimentary copy as well as providing this giveaway copy for one of my readers! Now: to enter the Giveaway

1) You must be a follower of this blog

2) Leave me a separate comment sharing your favorite Proverb

3) Blog or Facebook about this giveaway

4) Tweet this giveaway


I will announce the winner of Amish Proverbs on Monday Aug. 23rd

You can also enter the authors contest with a KINDLE as a prize!! Check out the details here @ Suzanne Woods site You can also participate in a Live Chat with Suzanne on Facebook! on Sept 1st @ 7pm Central. This is where she will announce the Kindle winner!

A bit of me~ Where would you go?

There'sABook hosts this fun meme that helps us get to know one another just a bit better :) If you want to join in on the fun go here Here's a bit more about it:

We all leave our “footprint” on the world, in one way or another. We each, individually, do something or are someone that makes the world a little better just by being here. I created this weekly meme to get to know the blogging community I love just a bit better. To know what makes them tick, outside of books, that is. Each week I will post a question to be answered in the following week’s “A Bit of Me(Me)”. Check back each Saturday to get the info for next week’s post and link up with your current post right here.

So, let’s get started!

This Weeks Question: If you could travel anywhere in the world for 24 hours, where would you go?
(Logistically, this could be more than one place, so be creative!)



Italy ~

My husband and I would LOVE to go to Italy! Both of my parents have been and said the Food is to die for! Wouldn't it be a wonderful to ride in a Gondola under the moonlight??!!


Greece

Ok, I think If I was able to go to Greece that I may just STAY!! :) (If all of my family was with me of course!) The Beauty is just breathtaking. Take a bike ride and see the village in Zakynthos or visit Athens and see all the amazing Architecture and Greek gods. For me, I would love to take a stroll on ANY one of their Beautiful Beaches!


Canada

This one is for my Son! :) He wants to go to Canada SOOOO BADLY! He even celebrates Canada day LOL!!


Have a blessed weekend

A Gathering Storm ~ Review

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

The Gathering Storm Summerside Press (August 1, 2010)

by Bodie and Brock Thoene





ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Bodie and Brock Thoene (pronounced Tay-nee) have written over 50 works of historical fiction. Over twenty million of these best-selling novels are in print. Eight ECPA Gold Medallion Awards affirms what millions of readers have already discovered—the Thoenes are not only master stylists but experts at capturing readers’ minds and hearts.



Bodie began her writing career as a teen journalist for her local newspaper. Eventually her byline appeared in prestigious periodicals such as U.S. News and World Report, The American West, and The Saturday Evening Post. She also worked for John Wayne’s Batjac Productions (she’s best known as author of The Fall Guy) and ABC Circle Films as a writer and researcher. John Wayne described her as “a writer with talent that captures the people and the times!” She has degrees in journalism and communications.



Brock has often been described by Bodie as “an essential half of this writing team.” With degrees in both history and education, Brock has, in his role as researcher and story-line consultant, added the vital dimension of historical accuracy. Due to such careful research, The Zion Covenant and The Zion Chronicles series are recognized by the American Library Association, as well as Zionist libraries around the world, as classic historical novels and are used to teach history in college classrooms.



Bodie and Brock have four grown children—Rachel, Jake, Luke, and Ellie—and seven grandchildren. Their sons, Jake and Luke, are carrying on the Thoene family talent as the next generation of writers, and Luke produces the Thoene audiobooks.



Bodie and Brock divide their time between London and Nevada.





ABOUT THE BOOK

As Nazi forces tighten the noose, Loralei Kepler, daughter of a German resistance leader, must flee her beloved Germany. But is any place safe from Adolf Hitler's evil grasp? Loralei's harrowing flight leads her into the arms of needy child refugees, who have sacrificed everything in exchange for their lives, and toward a mysterious figure, who closely guards an age-old secret.



Explore the romance, the passion, and the danger of the most anticipated series of the last twenty years.



Born from the highly acclaimed and best-loved novels of three generations of readers -- The Zion Covenant series and The Zion Chronicles series -- Zion Diaries ventures into the lives of the inspiring and intriguing characters who loved intensely, stood up for what was right, and fought boldly during Hitler's rise to power and the dark days of World War II.



If you would like to read the first chapter of The Gathering Storm, go HERE



My Review:

This is my first book from the Thoene's and I have to say.... WOW!! I am so thankful this is the first book in the Zion Series and I am anxiously awaiting the 2nd book but in the meantime I will most definitely be looking into other books by these two!

If you are a WWII lover or historical fiction this is a MUST READ for sure! You will not be disappointed!


Happy Reading