Will hatfield returns to the small town of Dogwood, West Virginia, intent on pursuing the only woman he has ever loved - only to find there is far more standing in his way than lost years in prison. Karin has buried her shattered dreams by settling for a faithful husband whose emotional distance from her deep passions and conflicts leaves her isolated. Loaded with guilt, she tries to raise three small children and “do life” the best she can.
The secrets of Will and Karin’s past begin to emerge through Danny Boyd, a young boy who wishes he hadn’t survived the tragedy that knit those two together as well as tore them apart.
And the trigger that will lay their pain bare and force them to face it rather than flee is the unlikely figure of Ruthie Bowles, a withered, wire old woman who leads Karin so deep into her anger against God that it forces unexpected consequences.

Chris Fabry is a native of West Virginia who can be heard on the Moody Broadcasting Network, Love Worth Finding, and other radio outlets. Though he has written more the 50 novels for children and young adults, Dogwood is his first novel for adults.

Posted by admin, in Contemporary, Inspirational, Lit

Charlotte Morley is look to retreat to a place of sanctuary. She has just finalized her divorce and wants a break from drama. She returns to Turtle Island, South Carolina, a place where she has fond childhood memories of her grandparents’ house filled with love. This would be an excellent place to regroup!

What Charlotte receives, however, is more drama and confusion that she left. At least here, she ahs her best friend to herl her restore not oly her faith and joy, but also the family’s church. But as Charlotte’s family tree starts to shake, dark secrets tumble out and she receives warnings from God. Will Charlotte heed the warnings of the Lord or will the new trials and tribulations prove to be too much for her to handle?

Sharon Oliver is a freelance writer for The Eagle Connection and has recently completed the sequel to Keep Your Enemies Closer.

Posted by admin, in Lit, Women's Fiction

Tracy Bateman has continued her Drama Queen series with the recent release of book three That’s (Not Exactly) Amore and each book keeps getting better!

When Laini Sullivan lands a job designing Nick Pantalone’s coffee shop, there are two problems: one, Nick’s nephew Joe hates all her ideas, and two, Laini has to admit he’s right – she’s a disaster at design. Still, she can’t risk losing the job. To compromise, Joe brings in help on the project, while Laini continues to bake the goodies that keep his customers lining up.

Their relationship is moving along until new guy Officer Mark Hall implies that Joe’s family is tied to the mob. Things spin out of control when Laini meets the family, including “the uncles,” who seem to confirm Mark’s suspicions. To make things worse, Nana Pantalone makes it clear Laini isn’t the kind of girl she has in mind for her grandson. Laini’s not sure if she should give Joe the benefit of the doubt or set her sights on Mark and just fuhgetaboutit.

Posted by admin, in Lit, Women's Fiction

 

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Jill chats with Christa Ann Banister, author of Around the World in 80 Dates and the sequel, Blessed Are the Meddlers, which releases on August 15th. Learn about Christa’s journey as an author and hear some of the great stories from her life that inspired these fun (and funny) novels.

About Blessed Are the Meddlers:
The first time you met Sydney Alexander, she was a bonafide train wreck in all things dating. Now that’s happily married, she’s acquired a bit of an Emma complex and started playing serial matchmaker. So will her quest to help her friends find love be successful? Hmmm, you gotta read to find out.

Posted by jill, in Interviews, Lit

Fears, years, and tears prevent the Divas of Damascus Road from obtaining the freedom of forgiveness. Sometimes the past holds enough hurt to destroy any hope for the future, but when four women realize that the grace of God is sufficient, unconditional love is the result. The Rucker women are strong black women of God but the grief of a family secret proves to be more than what the ladies can handle. The devastating blow knocks them to their knees. However, the journey of hurt ends, and the road to recovery begins. Longsuffering, laughter, and love are a part of life and Michelle Stimpson brings that truth to recognition in her latest novel.

Reviewed by: Takiela Bynum

Posted by admin, in Chick-lit, Lit, Reviews, Women's Fiction

Ray Blackstone’s newest book, Par for the Course, will keep you laughing from start to finish. So, put down whatever dull, unfunny thing you are reading now and start this. You won’t be sorry!

This novel is the story of Chris Hackette, owner and operator of Hack’s Golf Learning Center, an eccentric golf range in Charleston, South Carolina. Christ jumps at the chance to step up his game when an attractive new student and political correspondent, Molly Cusack, suggest that Chris capitalize on the highly polarized presidential election. His pitting of Right vs Left means even more income, plus a sharp new girlfriend, and soon Chris, his sidekick, Cack, and their unique golf range are the talk of the town…until someone takes the political insults too seriously.

The question is, will Molly stick around long enough for Chris to learn the true meaning of “playing politics”? Or is she just another “moving target”?

Posted by admin, in Lit

I’ve been a fan of the Yada Yada books for quite awhile now. Each time a new one comes out I can’t wait to get my hands on it. I always think that a new one cant be better than the last one but Neta Jackson has a way of bringing something new, exciting and better than the previous one. So once again she has done it in her new book - Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Decked Out.

Come along with Jodi Baxter and the rest of the group as they are ready to celebrate the Holiday season. And celebrate is just what they did. The Manna House becomes a temporary shelter to some Hurricane Katrina refugees and the Yada Yada prayer group know that there is nothing better than helping those in need especially during the Holidays and that’s exactly what they do.

In an unexpected turn of events Jodi finds herself face to face with a former student that ends up being part of a crime that knocks her off her feet. She is faced with her son’s wedding that needs to be pulled off in a quicker time frame than she was prepared for and then there’s baby Gracie, the baby that changed the family forever. Jodi is reminded that it’s times like this that she truly needs the support of her Yada Yada sisters and that’s exactly what they give her.

The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Decked Out is a perfect example that what we have in mind for the way to celebrate and what God has in store for us are two very different things. When things don’t go as we think they should, especially during the hustle and bustle of the Holidays, it’s easy to let ourselves get stressed out and maybe even upset but let yourself be reminded (from reading the book) that God’s plans are always for the best anyways!

Review By:
Tishia Lee
Tishia Saves Time

Posted by admin, in Lit, Neta Jackson

Lily and her friends are getting away. They head to Florida to try to help Lily calm her pre-wedding fears. While there, they begin to feel young again while doing some crazy stunts like getting henna tattoos and stalking Donny Osmond.

As they open up to each other, they find that they each have issues in their lives that they need to confront. But the central plot revolves around Lily and whether or not her wedding will actually take place.

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Posted by admin, in Diann Hunt, Lady-lit Authors, Lit, Reviews