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Saturday, June 13, 2020

About the Book

Book:  Practicing Murder
Author: Erin Unger
Genre:  Christian Romantic Suspense
Release Date: March 2019
Graduate student Maddie Clare is never talking to her ex-boyfriend Joze Evans or God again. Broken from her past and Joze’s betrayal, she must go home for her Aunt Lonna’s funeral. But after a run-in with a stalker, who insists Maddie knows the secret that had Aunt Lonna investigating him, she’s afraid for her life and must accept Joze’s protection.
As the stalker draws closer, how will Maddie and Joze face the past and their love that never died? And will Maddie stay out of the stalker’s grip long enough to figure out what secret he possesses?

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 MY REVIEW
If you are looking for a quick read that includes intrigue, adventure and faith look no further. The author has compiled great characters that compliment the  story with ease. Maddie  is at the forefront in this story when someone attacks her at a fair. I think I would be in shock if someone attacked me from behind. Maddie  is confused as she slowly gains consciousness and stares into the face of someone she hoped to never see again. What were the odds that the EMT there to help her was her ex-boyfriend. Yes that  would cause a shock to my system for sure.
Joze is not very welcomed by Maddie but soon the two find themselves in the middle of a complex mystery that involves Maddie’s  aunt. Maddie got on my nerves a bit as she pushed Joze away then decided she needed him around. Make up your mind already Maddie. He wants to help you but you are stubborn and prideful. Okay now I feel better. The author has me talking out loud to a character so what is next. Well I wanted to help with the investigation into who was stalking Maddie but I think I’ll leave that alone. A big thank you to the author for getting me so invested in the story that I actually started to believe I was there beside Maddie and Joze. 
The story is a non stop thrill as Maddie and Joze start to get closer to the truth. I loved how the author weaved the mystery through different people that  lead to an unbelievable ending. I’m happy to say that at the end of the book I realized why Maddie had slipped away from God. She had been deceived by someone and no one believed her. She was angry at God and others who doubted her. I loved how the author uses Maddie’s past to finally allow herself to cry out to God in her time of need. I highly recommend this story to fans of intrigue and faith. 

I received a digital copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.  

About the Author

Erin Unger was raised in the hills of Virginia, exploring abandoned houses and reading the scariest books she could find. After marrying so young it would make a great romance novel, she has enjoyed an exciting life with her hubby. But her fast-paced life sometimes rivals the suspense in her books thanks to all her grown children and a couple grandkids.

More from Erin

Books are powerful. Whole other worlds can unfold in a few well-stated sentences. There’s nothing like that feeling a reader gets when the perfect book is open on their lap and it pulls them in on the first page. It’s like a gift. Sometimes they make us rethink long held ideas. At times they mirror what we’re going through. And sometimes they remind us of areas in our lives we haven’t worked on.
But not every book is for every person. Sometimes it’s not the best seller that struck the right cord, or the book everyone’s reading, it’s the one you stumbled upon on a special or heard of from a friend. It’s a God-ordained tool to show us His ways and plans.
As Christian writers, the power to transform is even more in our hands. We have the ability to show how great our God is and how he works in the most unusual ways at times. We use our gift to do more than only entertain, we want to make Him more real to our readers. We want to show them how to grow and change as our characters do. And it’s amazing that we can use fiction to do so.
Next time you pick up a book, see if you can find the message hidden in the character’s struggles. Maybe God used a writer to put it there just for you to learn.

Blog Stops

Wishful Endings, June 12 (Author Interview)
Blossoms and Blessings, June 16 (Author Interview)
Betti Mace, June 17
Artistic Nobody, June 20 (Guest Review from Kelsey Barela)
By The Book, June 21 (Author Interview)
CarpeDiem, June 22
Simple Harvest Reads, June 23 (Guest Review from Joni)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Erin is giving away the grand prize of a $40 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

Friday, June 12, 2020

About the Book

Book:  Betwixt Two Hearts
Authors: Amanda Tru, Cathe Swanson, Kari Trumbo, Alana Terry, Carol Moncado, & Chautona Havig
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
Release Date: June 9, 2019
Six of today’s Best-selling Christian Authors weave six brand-new, unique, interconnected stories where nothing comes between the love betwixt two hearts.

Betwixt Two Hearts by Amanda Tru
With control of their dating website the prize, Bailey and Camden embark on a matchmaking competition that snags on unexpected results. All is fair in a contest of love. May the best matchmaker win.
The Swedehearts Glory Quilt by Cathe Swanson
Eleanor ran away to find herself. David knew exactly where he wanted to go. Could a matchmaking agency put them on the same map?
Whole Latte Love by Kari Trumbo
Misguided Drew thinks all quiet women hide harmful secrets. While pretty, new best friend Addi’s soft-spoken nature reminds him too much of past hurts to move their relationship forward. Can a matchmaking agency change his heart?
Seoul Refuge by Alana Terry
Caroline is a new believer, excited and passionate about her faith. Calvin is a Boston police detective, an atheist who can hardly believe Christians have brainwashed his wife. Caroline just wants to follow God. Calvin just wants his wife back.
Guardian of Her Heart by Carol Moncado
Signed up for a dating service by friends and brought together by a stowaway cat, Mark and Casey must decide if they want to overcome their apparent incompatibilities or go their separate ways.

Random Acts of Shyness by Chautona Havig
Heath’s sister, Selby, has laid down the law. It’s time to let her take over his love life. After a series of first and only dates, Heath embarks on her new scheme to help him overcome the debilitating nervous habit that has plagued him all his life. However, between dates, each worse than the last, he tries one more time to do things his way… sort of.
Please Note: The Crossroads Collections are sets of stories that are interconnected in some way, but the collections are independent, complete, and can be read in any order.

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 MY REVIEW
I couldn’t wait to start this book. I was intrigue how the stories were going to flow together at the end and make a connection. It is a big job these authors have undertaken. I am ready to begin my journey into a bit of romance, intrigue and God’s plan. 
Betwixt Two Hearts by Amanda Tru
Two strangers agreeing to work together on a making a dating/matching sight for men and women ;  what could possible go wrong? Bailey has her heart set on doing the website one way and Camden has already finished the website the way he wants it. Oh I could feel the tension in the air as these two stubborn people think they know who makes the perfect couple. The game is on to see who can make the best matches and take control of the website. 
Bailey is pretty outspoken and lets Camden get under her skin a bit too much. I loved how they each considered themselves Christians but had different ideas on what a Christian is. The moments in the story where the author gives us details about computer programming was incredible to read. I certainly didn’t see the intrigue coming but it really enhanced the story.  There are so many surprises in the story that I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. I loved how the author explained how important it was to be saved and to follow God. He should be the one we look to for answers. Bailey has a moment in the story that made me want to hug her. It is a turning point for her and I believe she realized who her mate should be. It is a fun story filled with intrigue, romance and finding God. 
The Swedehearts Glory Quilt by Cathe Swanson
Oh what a wonderful story about dreams, family and God’s plan for your life. Eleanor is a delightful character. She is smart, determined and in need of a date. Her family is so competitive about their professions that I wanted to scream. Eleanor is a teacher but her heart isn’t in it. I loved when she started working for her uncle. You could feel her enthusiasm and how confident she was. If only her family would accept her desire to change professions everything would be easier. There is a lot of pressure on her to bring a date to a very important family gathering. Where will she find someone willing to go to a stuffy party with her? 

David is a very educated man with a great job, but he feels God calling him to ministry. It’s funny how Eleanor and David were both dealing with friends and family over what  they should be doing with their lives. I loved the brief encounter David and Eleanor have in a coffee shop. When they both sign up for Beatrix  matchmaking service I was thrilled to learn they had been matched to each other. I enjoyed the talks they had and how easy they seemed to get along. 

I think my favorite part of the story is when Eleanor spends time with her Aunt Violet. We get to learn about family history and Aunt Violet’s love for God. I loved their deep discussions about being a Christian and it was no accident that Eleanor lived with her aunt for awhile. The woman is full of wisdom and her compassion for Elenor to have a real relationship with God was priceless. 

Eleanor and David start a great relationship but something gets in the way. Perhaps it is pride, or doubt or just not knowing what  she wants  that  will cause Eleanor to have second thoughts. The story is a wonderful look at being happy, finding love and allowing yourself to follow God’s direction. 

Whole Latte Love by Kari Trumbo

Addi won my heart instantly. She is shy, unsure of herself and has a heart of gold. She has always been “the friend” but never “the girlfriend.”  I wanted to tell her how special she was to God and give her a hug. I admired her work ethics and how she is putting herself through college. I can’t say much about her boss at the coffee shop  because I didn’t like her at all. She is shallow, mean and downright hard to be around. Each time she spoke to Addi in a condescending way, I wanted to tell Addi to speak up for herself. 

Drew is a good character but he sure does have a hard time seeing his perfect mate who is right in front of him. Going to the coffee shop everyday, he sees Addi but he is more focused on the owner of the shop. I really liked how the author shows us through Addi that it’s not what’s on the outside that counts. I liked the way the matchmaking company was used in the story. Drew really has a good heart and I liked how his friendship with Addi was important to him. 

Liberty was probably my favorite  character  in the story. Once she arrives to work at the shop, Addi seems to come out of her shell. Liberty is a real friend and tells her in grace the things she needs to work on. She needs to speak up for herself and go after what  she wants. Having Liberty as a real friend has helped Addi find her way back to God. The story is filled with believing in yourself, waiting on God and discovering what real love is. 

Seoul Refuge by Alana Terry 

This story is a little different than the others in this collection. It is a bit more serious but shows the excellent way this author tackles hard subjects. Caroline is a woman on the  verge of giving up on her marriage. Her husband is a non believer which puts a strain on their marriage. In typical marriages it is always easy to find fault with your spouse. That way  you blame your spouse for the marriage falling apart. 

I loved reading about Seoul and Mrs. Cho. Caroline goes there to help at the orphanage but God had a  different plan for her. Mrs. Cho is passionate about marriages and God. I believe Mrs. Cho was the perfect person to speak in love to Caroline. Her faith is shared in a story about her own marriage, and you can feel Caroline’s heart soften. Sometimes God will get our attention in the most unexpected ways.I loved how Caroline and Mrs. Cho pray for the orphanage as well as for their husbands. 

Calvin just seems angry at the world. He hates that his wife is a Christian and pushes her away. I liked how we see Calvin struggle with hearing about God. Calvin is focused on the murder of a young girl and stays up many nights trying to solve it. He ignores the fact that his marriage is falling apart. I thought the way the author incorporated the match making web site was genius. She developed a great mystery while showing two people facing the failure of their marriage. It’s a great lesson in how we need to examine our own hearts and ket God take care of the rest. What looks impossible to some is not impossible to God. He can change the heart of a person even when it looks hopeless. 

Guardian of Her Heart by Carol Moncado 

This is the kind of story girls dream about. Casey is about to find the man of her dreams but is she ready for it? The story is sweet and I loved how a matchmaking app brought these two together. Mark is a knight in shining armor. I can’t believe how much of a gentleman he is. 

Casey finds herself in an unpredictable situation and all she can think to do is call Mark who she just got matched up with. I can tell you there are sone funny moments in the story as Casey seems to get herself into situations that call for rescue. Mark is a wonderful dream of a character. He is very nice and I love how he treats Casey. The man is a saint I say. He will do anything to help Casey out. His life is quite different from hers but he is definitely smitten with her. 

This is a great story of love at first sight. It examines how a relationship should be with no pressure and honor given to each other. Casey will find herself questioning Mark as he is always willing to help her out. The ending is a storybook fairy tale and I loved getting  a glimpse into the world of royalty. 

Random Acts of Shyness by Chautona Havig 

Oh be still my heart. Heath you are one adorable character. Your social awkwardness is endearing. I loved reading about his disaster of a date with Jordan. I laughed so loud while  reading this story my husband asked if I was okay. The author delivers a story that is unique and filled with adoring characters. 

I loved how Heath became a bit more confidant over time and how his sister encouraged him. It’s a great story of never giving up and trusting God. I loved how all the stories tied together in  a nice bow at the end. Each author gives readers questions at the end of their story that helps us dig deeper into the meaning of their story. I loved how each author gave us a unique story that flowed easily to the next. This is a wonderful collection of stories that bring laughter, hope and God’s love to each of us. 

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.  

About the Authors

Welcome to the Crossroads!
This is a unique collection of stories, with each never before published book by one of today’s favorite best-selling Christian authors fitting together like puzzle pieces. There is nothing else like it on the market!
If you love the premise of this Crossroads Collection and are eager for more, please check out the other Crossroads Collections. In each of them, you will find all new stories tied together once again where the books intersect at a Crossroads.
Out of the Blue Bouquet
Floral folly fables from Hallee Bridgeman, Alana Terry, Carol Moncado, Chautona Havig, & Amanda Tru

Yesterday’s Mail
Misdelivered mail tales from Alana Terry, Cynthia Hickey, Hallee Bridgeman, Chautona Havig, & Amanda Tru

Under the Christmas Star
Ornamental yarns from Lesley Ann McDaniel, April Hayman, Chautona Havig, Alana Terry, & Amanda Tru
Betwixt Two Hearts
Dating site stories from Amanda Tru, Cathe Swanson, Kari Trumbo, Alana Terry, Carol Moncado, & Chautona Havig
The Wedding Dress Yes
Wedding dress dramas from Alexa Verde, Chautona Havig, Hallee Bridgeman, Alana Terry, & Amanda Tru
When Snowflakes Never Cease
Heartwarming wintery accounts from Hallee Bridgeman, Alana Terry, Chautona Havig, Jaycee Weaver, & Amanda Tru
Sign up to receive Amanda Tru’s email newsletter for news of upcoming Crossroads Collections!
www.amandatru.com/newsletter

More from Chautona

“I’ve got a new idea for the next CrossRoads Collection, and I think it might be perfect for your bladder guy.”
Excitement?  Total understatement. Giddy—that’s more like it.  Totally giddy when I “hear” (read) Amanda Tru say, “I’ve got a new idea….”  Without skipping a beat, I typed back, “Let’s hear it.”
As the idea burst into my messenger box, I knew she was right. A matchmaking website?  Perfect for a shy guy with an unfortunate coping mechanism that ensures that he has a string of first and only dates in his back pocket. You can read about that story, here.
I had two months to write it—and had two other books to finish in the meantime.  YIKES!  Still, I had to do it.
I almost made it, too.
For those who don’t know about the CrossRoads Collections, they feature five or six books (of varying length from short novella to full-length novel) and the final (or in the case of Betwixt Two Hearts, the first) book interconnects all the others.  Each collection stands alone, and each story in the collections stand alone, but that one book in each collection ties all the others together in a unique, brilliant way that only the lovely Amanda Tru could manage.
We began with Out of the Blue Bouquet, which tells of five floral fiascos and one florist who causes and redeems them all.
Then came Yesterday’s Mail which features five accounts of lost or misdirected mail and the postal worker tasked with fixing it all.
Of course, when Christmas came around, we needed a good Christmas collection, so our first kicked off with Under the Christmas Star. This collection features five ornaments and the stories connected to each.
Next, we combined forces to do a little matchmaking, and kicked off this collection. Betwixt Two Hearts in a story of a matchmaking website and the people it connected, not to mention the entrepreneurial pair that can’t agree on how to run it!
Of course, weddings are lots of fun, so we came up with The Wedding Dress YesIn it, you’ll meet CrossRoads’ fabulous new bridal designer who thwarts the efforts of a shop owner still stuck in the eighties with dresses that ensure more social distance than most couples care to have on their wedding day.
And most recently, the When Snowflakes Never Cease collection features a snowstorm that sweeps across the nation during Christmas week and tries to prevent two people determined to find someone in the midst of all that frosty carnage.
I’ve loved writing for all of these collections, but my novel, Random Acts of Shyness in the Betwixt Two Hearts is probably my favorite.
All of the CrossRoads Collection books are available on Kindle Unlimited, and several are just .99 to purchase.
The CrossRoads authors invite you to pick up one of the collections today. We recommend starting with Betwixt Two Hearts while it’s still available in one, inexpensive collection.

Blog Stops

Batya’s Bits, June 21
Artistic Nobody, June 25 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

Giveaway

To celebrate their tour, the Betwixt authors are giving away the grand prize of a 6-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.


Click here to get your copy!



About the Authors

Welcome to the Crossroads!
This is a unique collection of stories, with each never before published book by one of today’s favorite best-selling Christian authors fitting together like puzzle pieces. There is nothing else like it on the market!
If you love the premise of this Crossroads Collection and are eager for more, please check out the other Crossroads Collections. In each of them, you will find all new stories tied together once again where the books intersect at a Crossroads.
Out of the Blue Bouquet
Floral folly fables from Hallee Bridgeman, Alana Terry, Carol Moncado, Chautona Havig, & Amanda Tru

Yesterday’s Mail
Misdelivered mail tales from Alana Terry, Cynthia Hickey, Hallee Bridgeman, Chautona Havig, & Amanda Tru

Under the Christmas Star
Ornamental yarns from Lesley Ann McDaniel, April Hayman, Chautona Havig, Alana Terry, & Amanda Tru
Betwixt Two Hearts
Dating site stories from Amanda Tru, Cathe Swanson, Kari Trumbo, Alana Terry, Carol Moncado, & Chautona Havig
The Wedding Dress Yes
Wedding dress dramas from Alexa Verde, Chautona Havig, Hallee Bridgeman, Alana Terry, & Amanda Tru
When Snowflakes Never Cease
Heartwarming wintery accounts from Hallee Bridgeman, Alana Terry, Chautona Havig, Jaycee Weaver, & Amanda Tru
Sign up to receive Amanda Tru’s email newsletter for news of upcoming Crossroads Collections!
www.amandatru.com/newsletter

More from Chautona

“I’ve got a new idea for the next CrossRoads Collection, and I think it might be perfect for your bladder guy.”
Excitement?  Total understatement. Giddy—that’s more like it.  Totally giddy when I “hear” (read) Amanda Tru say, “I’ve got a new idea….”  Without skipping a beat, I typed back, “Let’s hear it.”
As the idea burst into my messenger box, I knew she was right. A matchmaking website?  Perfect for a shy guy with an unfortunate coping mechanism that ensures that he has a string of first and only dates in his back pocket. You can read about that story, here.
I had two months to write it—and had two other books to finish in the meantime.  YIKES!  Still, I had to do it.
I almost made it, too.
For those who don’t know about the CrossRoads Collections, they feature five or six books (of varying length from short novella to full-length novel) and the final (or in the case of Betwixt Two Hearts, the first) book interconnects all the others.  Each collection stands alone, and each story in the collections stand alone, but that one book in each collection ties all the others together in a unique, brilliant way that only the lovely Amanda Tru could manage.
We began with Out of the Blue Bouquet, which tells of five floral fiascos and one florist who causes and redeems them all.
Then came Yesterday’s Mail which features five accounts of lost or misdirected mail and the postal worker tasked with fixing it all.
Of course, when Christmas came around, we needed a good Christmas collection, so our first kicked off with Under the Christmas Star. This collection features five ornaments and the stories connected to each.
Next, we combined forces to do a little matchmaking, and kicked off this collection. Betwixt Two Hearts in a story of a matchmaking website and the people it connected, not to mention the entrepreneurial pair that can’t agree on how to run it!
Of course, weddings are lots of fun, so we came up with The Wedding Dress YesIn it, you’ll meet CrossRoads’ fabulous new bridal designer who thwarts the efforts of a shop owner still stuck in the eighties with dresses that ensure more social distance than most couples care to have on their wedding day.
And most recently, the When Snowflakes Never Cease collection features a snowstorm that sweeps across the nation during Christmas week and tries to prevent two people determined to find someone in the midst of all that frosty carnage.
I’ve loved writing for all of these collections, but my novel, Random Acts of Shyness in the Betwixt Two Hearts is probably my favorite.
All of the CrossRoads Collection books are available on Kindle Unlimited, and several are just .99 to purchase.
The CrossRoads authors invite you to pick up one of the collections today. We recommend starting with Betwixt Two Hearts while it’s still available in one, inexpensive collection.

Blog Stops

Batya’s Bits, June 21
Artistic Nobody, June 25 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

Giveaway

To celebrate their tour, the Betwixt authors are giving away the grand prize of a 6-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

Thursday, June 11, 2020

About the Book

Book:  Relentless Love
Author: Heather Greer
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
Release Date: June 2, 2020
Without passion, there is no love. Without love, is she even living? Relentless Love Cover
Living with limits protects a heart from hurt. After unexpectedly losing her husband, it’s a lesson Katie Blake has learned well. From moving in with her elderly father to staying at home with her son, Sammy, Katie’s life has been arranged to avoid further pain.
After three years, life feels stagnant. It’s time to carefully venture into the world once again. Sammy needs friends his age, and Katie needs a project to focus on.
As Sammy adjusts to preschool, Katie finds her perfect job. Her position even allows her to befriend Anna, a young mother who needs encouragement. Events also bring Nathan Phillips, a childhood friend, back into her life. Each successful step forward encourages Katie to continue opening her heart. By the time her friendship with Nathan begins to deepen, Katie is ready to pursue the relationship.
Nathan’s encouragement gives Katie strength to make tough decisions regarding her father’s care as his dementia progresses. But when Sammy is injured while in Nathan’s care, Katie knows she’s made a mistake. It won’t happen again. Abandoning their relationship in favor of safety is only the beginning. Katie has felt God calling her to help change Anna’s situation, but the risk is too great. God will have to find another way to help.
It takes a strange message from her father for Katie to understand God’s relentless love and desire for her life to reflect His love. But will Katie take the risk or continue limiting love in favor of a life without hurt?

Click here to get your copy!
 MY REVIEW
Raise your hand if you can relate to Katie being an overprotective parent. Do you see my arms raised as high as they can go? Oh my do I relate to this story in several ways. Katie has gone through a horrible loss and now feels like she has to be super mom. I loved her relationship with her dad. He is a loving parent who continues to speak faith into his daughter. I thought the author did a great job of showing how important a father/daughter relationship is. I envied Katie at times because I didn't have a good relationship with either of my parents. 
There is a subject in the story that really hit home for me. Katie realizes that her dad needs more care than she can give him. Making the hard decision to place him where he can get the best twenty-four hour care was heart wrenching  to read. I could feel her guilt thinking she had failed her dad. Finally facing the truth that he had Alzheimer made me cry. My mother had Alzheimer and my dad had to put her in a nursing home when he couldn’t take care of her anymore. I visited her twice a day and each day was harder for me. Like Katie I saw my parent slowly slipping away.  Even though my mother and I didn’t have a relationship I still honored her. The last words she was ever able to speak was to me. She said, “I love you. Be happy.” My mother never once in my entire life said those words to me and oh how I wanted to hear them as a child.  God knew exactly when I needed those words the most from her. Katie received a gift from her father that she will treasure forever. I’m not saying what it is, but I will say tissues are needed. 
Nathan is a man most mother’s want their daughter to marry. He is handsome, sincere,  honest, forgiving and loves God with his whole heart. He is patient with Katie even when she pulls away from him. I was irritated with her when she kept going back and forth on their relationship. Okay I saw myself in her and realized how difficult I was to be around. My poor husband is so patient and always forgives quickly. Nathan is good around Katie’s son and they develop a special bond. But something keeps Katie from making a commitment. Fear can hold us back from dreams, happiness and push us away from God. The author uses Katie as a great illustration of what fear can do in your life. She runs from the truth and hides her feelings from everyone. 
This story is a powerful message to those who allow fear to keep them from living. We need to remember who our first love  is and cry out to Him. Katie, I know how you felt when you didn’t know where to go. I was right where she was. Katie feels alone and the emotions pour out. The author has written a story that will forever stay with me forever. Thank you for reminding me that fear is not from God. 
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.  

About the Author

Heather Greer is a pastor’s kid and pastor’s wife from southern Illinois. Though her nest is quickly approaching the empty stage, with three of her four children out on their own, she enjoys the times she gets to spend with all her children, husband, and grandson. Equal mix geek and romantic, you could as easily find Heather watching an episode of Doctor Who as the latest Hallmark movie. Of course, you may find her baking, reading, or crafting too!
Heather’s writing and teaching ministries revolve around a passion to see believers grow in their faith. Though God has used her most often with teens and adults, she has worked in ministries reaching all age groups through the years. It is Heather’s prayer for God to use what she writes in her books and on her blog to challenge and encourage readers in their faith walks.


More from Heather

Authors leave a bit of themselves on the pages of what they write. Whether it comes out in a name or character’s special interest or a faith lesson the author had to learn themselves before they could put in on paper, somewhere in what is written readers will find a hint of the author in the story. This glimpse into the author’s world add a feeling of authenticity to the story.
My family and friends will quickly recognize at least one of these windows into my world as they read Relentless Love. Though I didn’t intend it, my personal experiences with dementia and Alzheimer’s care are woven into the story. While the exact details are different, I was a full-time caregiver to my grandmother through the middle and late stages of her life with dementia. Dealing with the confusion, illogical thinking, obsessing, and paranoia that are portrayed in the story is part of everyday life for a caregiver.
In including Katie’s experience with her father’s deteriorating mental health, I pray others facing the same struggle find encouragement and strength. And because my time with my grandma was blessed with sweet memories, in spite of the struggles, I’d like to share a recipe she passed down to me in high school. I cannot make this cookie without thinking of the one who made it first and all the lessons she taught me about what it means to love God, our families, and others.
Lace Cookies  – from the kitchen of Sue Ellen Forby
Ingredients:
1 cup oats                                            3Tbs. flour
¼ tsp. salt                                            1 stick butter
1 cup sugar                                          1 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. baking powder                         1 egg
Directions: Mix oats, salt, sugar, baking powder, and flour. Melt butter and pour over dry ingredients. Add vanilla and egg. Mix well. Refrigerate at least one hour, until set.
Preheat oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough into marble sized balls and place at least 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. Edges of cookies will be golden brown. Remove from oven and carefully slide parchment from pan to let cookies cool completely before removing them from paper. These cookies puff during cooking but flatten out completely as they cool.

Blog Stops

Andrea Christenson, June 3 (Author Interview)
Rebecca Tews, June 5
My Devotional Thoughts, June 7 (Author Interview)
By The Book, June 10 (Author Interview)
Quiet Quilter, June 12
Artistic Nobody, June 13 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Heather is giving away  the grand prize of $30 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.