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Review of Summer of Secrets by Charlotte Hubbard

 Posted by  Book Reviews, Sheila's Reviews
Mar 232012
 

Product Details:

  •  Title: Summer of Secrets
  • Author: Charlotte Hubbard
  • Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Zebra; Original edition (February 1, 2012)
  • Genre:Christian Romance/Amish
  • Series: Seasons of the Heart
  • ISBN-10: 1420121693
  • ISBN-13: 978-1420121698
  • Reviewed by: Sheila

 

Book Description:

Welcome to Willow Ridge, Missouri! In this cosy Amish town
along the banks of the river, the Old Ways are celebrated at the Sweet
Seasons Bakery Cafe, and love is a gift God gives with grace. As summer
arrives, Rachel Lantz is looking forward to a whole new season in her
life – marriage to strapping carpenter Micah Brenneman, her childhood
sweetheart. When a strange Englisher arrives in the cafe claiming to be
the long-lost sister of Rachel and her twin Rhoda, Rachel feels the
sturdy foundation of her future crumbling – including Micah’s steadfast
love. As the days heat up and tempers flare, Rachel and Micah will learn
that even when God’s plan isn’t clear, it will always lead them back to
each other.
My Review: 
I was very excited to read Summer of Secrets. I have always been a huge fan of Beverly Lewis who has written many Amish Romances. I wondered if there was someone who could write one of these stories just as well. I am happy to report, that yes, Charlotte Hubbard does a fantastic job! I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to get into the story. The characters are so likable and you want things to work out for all of them.
Though the book description talks a lot of about Rachel and Micah’s romance, the story also focuses a lot on Rachel’s Mother, Miriam. This character became my favorite one. You are pulled into her story as you read about how she lost one of her children in a rushing river, and then her beloved husband passed away leaving her to fend for her family on her own. Miriam is a strong character, and this brings the Amish Bishop down on her and him saying she needs to be humbled. Bishop Hiram Knepp is a powerful man in the Amish community, but he is also not one of my favorite characters. There is a lot of drama as Miriam’s long lost, “English” daughter comes back into her life.
Summer of Secrets is a story of hope and miracles. It is a lesson in forgiveness and letting go of the past. This story warms the heart and gives you something/someone to cheer for. This well written book, is a fast read, that you will not want to put down. If you enjoy reading about the Amish people, you will love Summer of Secrets. I will definitely read the second book in the “Seasons of the Heart” series called, Autumn Winds. It will continue on with Miriam’s story and possibly finding love in her life. I can’t wait!!
About the Author:(In her own words)
Many moons ago—like 1983 while I was still a school librarian—I sold
my first story to True Story. This launched me into writing about
seventy of those “true confessions” stories over the years, and I’ve
been a slave to my overactive imagination ever since.

The next big step was selling my first historical romance in 1990, a Zebra Heartfire called COLORADO CAPTIVE. Then came GAMBLER’S TEMPTING KISSES, COLORADO MOONFIRE, MISSOURI MAGIC, SAHARA SPLENDOR, and OUTLAW MOON. They’re all out of print now, but available from used book stores or on Amazon.com.

After a long dry spell that entailed major changes in the publishing
industry and an agent who fritzed out on cocaine, I resurfaced in a new
genre, with a new publisher, editor, and agent who were so excited about
my Angels of Mercy books! And now, with the first book
of my series, The Love Secret, I move into new territory once again—and
once again the setting is a place I love to spend time: the Oregon
Coast.

Me, I’m really pleased to know where my next stories are coming from!
Being an author is great fun when you’re selling, but it’s best to have
a hide like a rhinoceros and a spouse who gets a regular paycheck!

Patience, persistence and just flat-out luck have given me this
opportunity to reinvent myself yet again. Those angels I write about
keep pulling me through, and are often my friends and family—but I owe a
lot to the heavenly beings who bear me up on their wings, as well!

My stories invariably take on a life of their own, different from the
way I’ve proposed them: I love it when unforeseen characters and plot
twists come along, because they keep me guessing right along with my
readers!

I often speak to my RWA chapter in St. Louis, and at conferences. I also belong to Novelists, Inc..

I love touring historic homes, trying new recipes, crocheting, and
playing with Ramona—although it’s humbling, having a dog smarter than I
am! I’m an ordained Presbyterian deacon, and I devote a lot of time to
singing and chiming in my church choirs, as well as hostessing a monthly
potluck group and cooking our Adult Fellowship lunches. I’m celebrating
thirty-five years with my husband, who—bless him—has never once
suggested I get a real job!

~Charlotte

 

To read more about Charlotte, go to her website at http://www.charlottehubbard.com/
***I received a review copy of Summer of Secrets. In no way did this influence the honest review that was given.***

Blog Tour Review of, On Little Wings, by Regina Sirois

 Posted by  Book Reviews, Sheila's Reviews
Mar 162012
 

Product Details:

  •  Title: On Little Wings
  • Author: Regina Sirois
  • Paperback: 362 pages
  • Publisher: CreateSpace (December 16, 2011)
  • Genre: Young Adult General
  • ISBN-10: 1468096478
  • ISBN-13: 978-1468096477

Book Description:

Jennifer must do the impossible – bring her mother home.
When a family is torn apart by death, two sisters take violently
divergent paths and the story of their family appears to end terribly
and abruptly. Two decades later Jennifer never dreams that the photo she
finds stuck between the pages of a neglected book will tear open a
gaping wound to her mother’s secret past. Abandoning her comfortable
life with her parents and best friend in the wheat fields of Nebraska,
Jennifer’s quest for a hidden aunt leads her to the untamed coast of
Maine where she struggles to understand why her mother lied to her for
sixteen years. Across the grey, rocky cove she meets Nathan Moore,
the young, reluctant genius surrounded by women who need him to be
brother, father, friend, provider, protector and now, first love. The
stories, varied, hilarious, and heartbreaking, unfold to paint a
striking mural of the shattered past. As Jennifer seeks to piece
together her mother’s story, she inadvertently writes one for herself.
My Review:
 I grew up in a small town in Idaho. Small towns are charming, but secrets don’t stay secret for long.They have such a unique flavor that they draw you back, many years after you have left. The setting of On Little Wings, is a small town in Maine. Main character, Jennifer, stumbles upon an explosive, family secret that threatens to tear her world apart. Jennifer finds out that her parents haven’t told her the truth about not having any extended family members. She has an Aunt Sarah, whom she eerily resembles, more than her own mother. Jennifer sets out, on her own, to contact her Aunt and go visit her in the town of Smithport, Maine. While there, Jennifer learns about life and love.

This story is beautifully written. The town is brought to life with amazing descriptive writing. You could almost feel the wind blowing the ocean water on your face, and smell the salty fragrance of the sea. It is so captivating as you fully experience this journey! I also loved how all of the characters are so well developed. You meet a neighbor boy, Nathan, who Jennifer starts to fall for soon after arriving there. He is a complicated character for being only an 18 year old young man. I loved Aunt Sarah, and her willingness to love so many people unconditionally, even her long, lost niece. The old woman, Little, a former actress, who carries many hidden stories within her own soul, but willing to help Jennifer heal wounds in her family. You also can’t help but be amused by the old men, The Jacks, who spend all of their time in a fishing boat. They made me laugh many times. You can understand why Jennifer is pulled into the drama of this quaint town, and doesn’t want to leave. 

The best part of the story is when you see the healing that takes place in her family. There are so many broken hearts from life happenings and misunderstandings. You will also be surprised at who’s the catalyst behind this coming together of family.
I really loved, On Little Wings! Teens and adults, will find this book to hold many messages, as you reflect on your own life and family relationships. This is a clean book, funny characters, and also a few tears shed as Jennifer grows and changes. You won’t want to miss reading this YA literary fiction.
  “On Little Wings” is available at Amazon, both in Kindle and paperback.

 

About the Author:

Image of Regina Sirois
Regina Sirois is 90% reader and 10% writer, and as such, her
loyalty lies with readers. She believes a book should do more than
mildly entertain- it should change us. She graduated summa cum laude
from Missouri State’s Department of History and English and settled in
the golden wheat fields of Kansas with her High School love. She is
currently doing laundry (probably) and raising her two daughters. She
fell in love the day she learned to read and cried the first time she
did a word problem in math (“But it’s not a problem…” sob, sob. “It’s a
story!”). In her debut novel, “On Little Wings,” Regina Sirois holds
nothing back as she dares to make us believe.

You can learn more about the author here.

 

Review of Northanger Alibi by Jenni James

 Posted by  Book Reviews, Sheila's Reviews
Mar 022012
 

Product Details:

Title: Northanger Alibi (Jane Austen Diaries)
Author:  Jenni James
Publisher: Walnut Springs
Release Date: February 3, 2012
ISBN: 978-0983829317
Paperback: 243 pages
Genre: Young Adult Romance

Reviewed by: Sheila

FTC:FYI: Review copy


Book Description:

Book 2: The Jane Austen Diaries
Pride & Popularity
Northanger Alibi
Persuaded
Emmalee
Mansfield Ranch
Sensible & Sensational
Sometimes a guy is even better than you imagined…The Russo family and Seattle,
Washington, are no match for Claire Hart and
her savvy knowledge of all things vampire-related. Thanks to her
obsession with the Twilight series, if there is anyone who would know a
vampire when she saw one, it’s Claire. And she’s positive totally hot
Tony Russo is a vampire – she just has to prove it!

In this modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, follow Claire’s
hilarious journey on her first summer adventure away from home, where
she learns everything isn’t what is seems, and that in some instances,
reality is way better than anything she’d ever find in a book.

 
 
My Review:
 
Northanger Alibi (A retelling of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey,) is such a fun book! Following in the same footsteps of it’s predecessor, Pride and Popularity(Book 1), this book will be loved by tweens and teens. I loved it because of the many references to the Twilight series, written by Stephenie Meyer.  Having read the Twilight series, this helped me in understanding a lot of the humor found in this book. Main character, Claire Hart, is obsessed with The Twilight Series. She loves hot vampires and is excited to visit Washington state during the Summer. Claire is hoping to find her own vampire while she is there. This premise is what brings about the funniest happenings in the book. Right off she meets Tony Russo, who she thinks for sure is a real vampire. Then she meets Jaden, who she is sure is a werewolf. 

There is a lot of romance, with eye-batting, flirting and kissing…all mild of course. The slight love triangle does not wear on your nerves, like some do. Claire is cute and likable. Tony is a handsome hunk, that I wanted more of in the book. 
 
I can’t wait for my daughter to read this book. I know that she will like it as much as me. I am happy to recommend this book to my daughter, her friends, and blog reader’s daughters. Northanger Alibi is a clean romance, with many “giggle” moments, and the wittiness and appeal found in Jane Austen’s novels, but with a fun modern twist.
 
 
 
 
 About the Author: 
“I’m married to a totally hot, redheaded Air Force Recruiter.
Together we have 7 kiddos. We have just moved back to the States
after living 9 awesome years in the Azores Islands of Portugal and
England! Our kids are really experiencing America for the first time,
and I think they’re sold.”


To contact Jenni or learn more about her books and her free online writing classes, go to these sites…

To purchase Northanger Alibi go to Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.


Blog Tour Review of A Woman’s Power: Threads That Bind Us To God

 Posted by  Blog Tours, Book Reviews, Sheila's Reviews
Mar 012012
 

Product Details:

  • Title: A Woman’s Power: Threads That Bind Us to God
  • Author: Faye A. Klinger
  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc. (March 13, 2012)
  • Genre: Non- Fiction/Religious(LDS)
  • ISBN-10: 1462110290
  • ISBN-13: 978-14621102
  • FTC:FYI: PDF Review Copy

 

 

Book Description:

For any woman who’s ever felt like she’s hanging on by a single thread, this inspiring book reveals the truth: you’re surroundedby threads of strength and power that can bring you safety, peace, and lasting happiness. All you have to do is grab hold of them. Uplifting and empowering, this book offers women everywhere a message of hope.


My Review:

This was a book I needed to read right at this time of my life. So many times, things happen that make you feel so powerless. This book helps you realize that you do have the power inside of you to change your life, with the Lord’s help. 

 

Faye Klingler also helps you understand how strong you really are, and to just keep trying.

“It is amazing how much more we can handle than we believe we can. Honestly, we have tremendous reserves we’re not even aware of. Our creative abilities will grow as we recognize new avenues to achieve our ambitions. We can reevaluate where we’re headed and how we want to get there. Determine where we are now. What went right? What went wrong? Why? Pat ourselves on the back for trying. We can then begin to feel a sense of satisfaction not just for those workable parts that go well and are accomplished, but for the times we tried, even if it didn’t work. The act of trying, or the act of getting back up and trying again, is an accomplishment to be applauded.”

There were so many moments, while reading A Woman’s Power, that I wanted to stand up and cheer.There were also many “A-hah” moments too. Such as this one…

As in any loving relationship, communication is available between Heavenly Father and His daughters. He knows what we are doing, what we are feeling, and what we are thinking. And He expects us to reason things out and decide our own path. The beauty of it is that with the gift of choice comes divine guidance just for the asking. Well, no, not always “just for the asking.” After all, what kind of parent would give his child everything he or she asked for, especially if the parent knew it wouldn’t be in the best interest of the child (or in the best interest of those associated with the child)? ”

I truly have never looked at it that way before, but when Fay wrote it from a parent’s perspective, I could understand that! I have had to make that decision many times as a parent. Our loving Heavenly Parent does love us and knows us better than we know ourselves. 

A Woman’s Power has so many important messages in one tiny book. Here are some of the chapter titles:

-Identity

-Prayer

-Awareness

-Obedience

-Goal Setting

-Patience

This book will be one that I will keep close by and refer to often. It helped me remember who I am, and the potential that lies within me. It also encourages you to develop an even closer relationship with your Father in Heaven. You can feel the love that was put into writing this book. There is also a sense of peace you feel after reading A Woman’s Power. I hope that you will also want to read this book, and seek after the power that is within you.


Faye is offering something very beautiful to those who purchase five or more of her books. Here are the details:


“During book launch week (March 13th through March 20th) I am offering
something special for quantity orders. Any one person who attends the
signing and can show me proof of purchase for five or more books will
receive a framed 8 X 10 piece of embroidery .
If you are not able to attend the signing and can e-mail to me proof of
purchase of five or more books, I will ship to the purchaser a
complimentary copy of either Shattered: Six Steps from Betrayal to
Recovery or The LDS Grandparents’ Idea Book.

At the book launch signing, there will also be two drawings
for complimentary copies of 8 X 10 prints of Elizabeth Stanley’s
beautiful artwork “Daughter of God” (http://www.elizabethjrstanley.com/prints.htm).”

Anyone who wants to vie for a free copy of, A Woman’s Power: Threads that Bind Us to God, should go to Goodreads and enter. You don’t have to buy anything, just sign up. Here is the link http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/tag/women. The last day of the free giveaway is March 6th.

A Woman’s Power, a beautifully designed hardbound book, is a marvelous
gift for women of all ages—young and not-so-young. The book can be purchased at Deseret Book, Seagull Book, and other LDS retailers. The book can be ordered online
from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. A Woman’s Power will also be made
available for e-readers.

Check out the other blogs on the blog tour. 

February 28th, Tuesday—“Great Minds Think Aloud”www.greatmindsliterarycommunity.com
I will have a personal guest post at this blog stop that day.
February 28th, Tuesday—“Connections with Christy” http://christymonson.blogspot.com
Book review
February 29th, Wednesday—“I Am a Reader, Not a Writer”http://www.iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.com/
Author interview and book giveaway
March 1st, Thursday—“Bonnie Gets a Say” www.bonnieharris.blogspot.com
Author interview, book review, and book giveaway
March 2nd, Friday—“Why not? Because I said so!”http://whynotbecauseisaidso.blogspot.com/
Book review
March 2nd, Friday—“LDS Women’s Book Review”http://www.ldswomensbookreview.com/wordpress/
Book review
March 3rd, Saturday—“Babs Book Bistro” www.babsbookbistro.net/blog
Book review
March 5th, Monday—“Renae’s Writespot” http://renaeswritespot.blogspot.com
Book review
March 5th, Monday—“Thrilled by the Thought” www.thrilledbythethought.com
Book review
March 6th, Tuesday—“Writer in the Pines” http://marshaward.blogspot.com
Book review
March 7th, Wednesday—“Weaving a Tale or Two” http://weavingataleortwo.blogspot.com
Book review
March 8th, Thursday—“J. Lloyd Morgan” www.jlloydmorgan.blogspot.com
Book review
March 9th, Friday—“Queen of the Clan” www.queenoftheclan.com
Book review and book PDF giveaway
March 9th, Friday—“The Character Connection”www.thecharacterconnection.blogspot.com
Personal guest post
March 10th, Saturday—“Cheryl’s Book Nook” http://cherylsbooknook.blogspot.com
Book review
March 12, Monday—“A Writer’s Ramblings” http://karen-hoover.blogspot.com
Book review
March 12, Monday—“Star Crossed” www.starcrossedbookreviews.blogspot.com
Book review
March 13, Tuesday—“Bookworm Lisa” http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com
Book review
March 13, Tuesday—“Mormon Moms” http://mormonmomswhoblog.blogspot.com/
Book review
March 14, Wednesday—“Good Family Reads” www.familyreads.blogspot.com
Personal guest post and book review
March 14, Wednesday—“Inklings” www.margothovley.com
Book review
March 15th, Thursday—“families.com” http://lds.families.com/blog/
Book review
March 16th, Friday—“BooksRUs”  www.booksrusonline.com
Book review
March 16th, Friday—“A Writer’s Reality” http://melissajcunningham.blogspot.com

Book review

About the Author:

Fay A. Klingler is a wife, mother and grandmother as well as a published author. She and her husband, Larry, live in Sandy, Utah. They are the parents of a blended family of twelve children, and sixteen grandchildren.

To learn more about Fay and her books, here are some helpful links…

http://www.fayklingler.com

http://www.facebook.com/FayKlingler  

http://www.cedarfortbooks.com

 

 

 

 

Blog Tour Review of Targets in Ties by Tristi Pinkston

 Posted by  Blog Tours, Book Reviews, Sheila's Reviews
Feb 242012
 


Product Details:

  • Title: Targets In Ties
  • Author: Tristi Pinkston
  • Paperback: 258 pages
  • Publisher: Walnut Springs Press. (January 30, 2012)
  • Genre: Mystery
  • ISBN-10: 1599928078
  • ISBN-13: 978-1599928074

 

 

Book Description:

Series: Secret Sisters Mystery
After two long years, Ren’s mission is finally over, and
it’s time for Ida Mae, Arlette, and Tansy to travel to Mexico to pick
him up. They have their itinerary all planned out visiting the ruins in
the Yucatan, shopping, playing in the sand and surf and then they’ll
head to Ren’s mission home and be reunited with that dear boy. But a
wanted antiquities thief crosses their path, and soon the ladies find
themselves tangled up in a web of lies, intrigue, and costly jewelry.
Held hostage by men desperate for riches, they do what only they can do
keep their heads about them, plan their escape, and discuss the proper
making of tortillas. Will they survive their most harrowing adventure
yet?
My Review:
Is it possible for The Secret Sisters Mysteries to get even better than the last one? I am here to say, “Yes!” Targets in Ties, by Tristi Pinkston, had more laugh out loud moments than the last book. Of course life is never “normal”, when your name is Ida Mae, and trouble follows you wherever you go.
Ida Mae, Tansy and Arlette are touring through Mexico with a jewel thief on their tails. They
are in Mexico for some R&R and to pick up Ida Mae’s nephew, Ren, who has been on a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints. Of course, they end up in trouble sooner, rather than later. Targets in Ties once again makes you snicker and chuckle your way page after page. For example…
“He could very well be telling the truth, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we have to help him,” Arlette said, “We could let him work this out on his own.”
“When have we ever let someone work things out on their own?” Tansy demanded to know.
Arlette nodded. “You’re right. We aren’t very good at staying out of other people’s business. But maybe we should start now!”
That passage had me laughing so hard, while sitting in a quiet DR’s office; quiet, all except for me, who was cracking up disturbing others peace. I couldn’t help myself!! I also couldn’t hold back during a conversation between Ida Mae and Tansy…
“Ida Mae shuddered. “We’ve never been this close to danger before.” She tried to process it.
“We’ve been locked in closets and sheds, and injected with stuff, but…this is different. That person meant to kill someone today.”
Tansy shook her head. “They should take people like that and put them in leprechaun colonies.”
Ida Mae blinked. “What?”
“You know how they take all of the leprechauns and make them live far away from the villages, where they can’t be seen? Well, they should hunt down whoever shot at us and do the same thing to them.”
“I think you mean leper colonies.” Ida Mae said.
“It’s all the same thing, isn’t it?”
“Not exactly, but I do understand your sentiment.”
That whole conversation was side splitting to me! In my mind I could see all of the leprechauns rounded up and sent away. Tristi’s writing always brings out some emotion, especially that it makes me happy. I feel lucky to have her books to read.
 
Targets in Ties is cleverly written, full of mystery,with a great plot, and of course, the three elderly ladies who know how to kick fanny, in their own bumbling, but delightful way! This is why Target in Ties receives  5 stars from me.
You Can Win This!
Leave a comment on this blog post, and go visit Tristi’s blog at http://www.tristipinkston.blogspot.com
and become a follower.  You will then be entered to win this fun scrapbooking pack, including paper, tags, two decals, and metal tag frames. You have until midnight Mountain time on March 3rd to enter to win.

More About the Author:

Tristi Pinkston is the author of seven published novels – “Nothing to
Regret,” “Strength to Endure,” “Season of Sacrifice,” “Agent in Old Lace,” “Secret Sisters,” “Dearly Departed,”  and “Hang’ Em High”. She also works as a freelance editor and online writing instructor. When she’s not writing,editing, or homeschooling her children, she enjoys reading, watching good movies, and taking really long naps. 

 

Purchase your copy of Targets in Ties, or start with Secret Sisters, then Dearly Departed, and Hang ‘Em High.
Learn more about Tristi Pinkston and her work as an author, editor, and blogger. Learn more about the publisher, Walnut Springs Press.

**I want to thank Walnut Springs Press for the review copy of Target in Ties. In no way did this influence the honest review that was given.** 

 

 

Review of Before I Say Goodbye by Rachel Ann Nunes

 Posted by  Book Reviews, Sheila's Reviews
Feb 172012
 


Product Details:

  • Title: Before I Say Goodbye
  • Author: Rachel Ann Nunes
  • Genre: LDS Women’s Fiction
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Deseret Book (September 7, 2011)
  • ISBN-10: 1606414259
  • ISBN-13: 978-1606414255
  • FTC:FYI: Borrowed book from the public library.

 

Book Description:

After a twenty-year absence, Rikki Crockett has come home
to Utah, to the same house where she grew up. When she left, she was
young, hurt, and angry, abandoned by her parents and her best friend. She’
d vowed never to return, but when the worst happens, home is the only
place she might still find a future for her two children, a rebellious
teenage girl, and a sweet little boy with a learning disability. To do
that, she must turn to her former best friend, Dante Rushton, and hope
that he can be her hero one final time. Before I Say Good-Bye is a
tender story about choices, about family, and about a woman who makes
peace with her past and discovers the last and greatest hope of all.
My Review:

 This book was simply an amazing and very moving read. It is so emotionally packed, you will be in tears the last few chapters of the book. I love Rachel’s writing, especially how she brings her characters to life. I always get so involved in the story and the characters, I forget that they are not real. The story is told from four different character’s viewpoints, Rikki, Dante(her old boyfriend), Dante’s wife, Becca, and Rikki’s daughter Kyle. They all have such unique voices. This aspect shows the strength in Rachel Nunes writing. She truly knows how to write memorable character’s that draw out the emotions in the reader.

 This is a powerful story of what true love is all about. I am not talking about romantic love, but that love you show to others when you serve and care for them.

This is a book that has LDS characters, but you do not need to be LDS to read this book. If you are a Christian that believes in second chances, then you will enjoy reading Before I Say Good-Bye. Without giving anything away anything, and ruining the story for the rest of you, just know, this is a book about a woman who is ill, a rebellious teen girl with a dream, a busy Bishop who hasn’t had the time to see all of his blessings, and his wife who has always given and never followed any of her dreams. All together they end up healing one another, while finding their true selves. 

I enjoyed this five star book so much, I will be purchasing it. The messages found in this book will make you hug your loved ones more often, and not take for granted the many blessings surrounding you daily. Beautiful job Rachel Nunes, beautiful job.

To purchase Before I Say Goodbye, go to Amazon.com, or Deseret Book.  

About the Author:

Rachel Ann Nunes learned to read when she was four, beginning a lifetime fascination with the written word. She avidly devoured books then and still reads everything she can lay hands on, from children’s stories to science articles. She began writing in the seventh grade and is now the author of twenty-nine published books, including the popular Ariana series and the picture book Daughter of a King. Her most recent novels are Tell Me No Lies and Before I say Goodbye.

Rachel and her husband, TJ, are the parents of three boys and four girls. Rachel loves camping with her family, traveling and meeting new people, and, of course, writing. As a stay-at-home mother of seven, it isn’t easy to find time to write, but she will trade washing dishes or weeding the garden for an hour at the computer any day! Her only rule about writing
is to never eat chocolate at the computer. “Since I love chocolate and
writing,” she jokes, “my family might never see me again.” Rachel writes
Monday through Friday in a home office, often with a child on her lap.
She takes frequent breaks from writing to build Lego towers, practice
reading, or go swimming with the kids.

For more information or to join her e-mailing list, visit http://www.RachelAnnNunes.com.

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