“Deborah: Prophetess of God” by H. B. Moore

Posted on September 18, 2019 by EmpowerMoms


“Deborah: Prophetess of God” by H. B. Moore
I love biblical fiction and I have read every single book by this author and this book didn’t disappoint! I LOVED IT and couldn’t put it down!

I was so enthralled with the story of Deborah and all the characters. She really came to life for me and I enjoyed reading about her training and how God protected her over the years. The story covers at least a 15 year span over her life in parts 1 and 2 of the book. In the beginning of the book the author notes what biblical characters are fiction and what ones are mentioned in the Old Testament. I was immediately drawn to the characters and how they interacted and their traditions during that period of time.

Very well written with some clean romance, drama and war action. If you have read other biblical fiction books by this author or by others and enjoyed them, than this book should be on your next “to be read” list! Highly recommend! I will be keeping this book on my bookshelf to read again!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
After years of mistreatment, the Israelites prepare to defend themselves against the oppressive Canaanites. Readying for war not only takes secret military training but also an Israelite leader who is willing to both stand against generations of oppressions and follow God.
Deborah, a young Israelite woman, lives a quiet and isolated life with her father and brothers. As a shepherdess in the hills near her home, she knows well the perils of her work. But when faced with incredible danger, she witnesses a series of remarkable events that preserve her life. The hand of the Lord is apparent, and it is clear that hers will be no ordinary life.

Years later, Deborah is a faithful wife and mother when she learns that the Third Judge of Israel has died and she has been called to take his place. It is a tumultuous time in history, and soon, Deborah prophetess, judge, and military leader faces a seemingly insurmountable task: alongside the commander of the Israelite army, Deborah must lead ten thousand soldiers in their final campaign against their Canaanite oppressors with only her faith in God to guide her.

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Biography
Heather B. Moore is a USA Today bestselling author of more than fifty publications. She writes historical novels and thrillers under pen name H.B. Moore. She writes women’s fiction, romance and inspirational non-fiction under Heather B. Moore. This can all be confusing, so her kids just call her Mom. Heather attended Cairo American College in Egypt, the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in Utah. Heather is represented by Dystel, Goderich, and Bourret.

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“The Amish Christmas Matchmaker” by Vannetta Chapman GIVEAWAY

Posted on September 13, 2019 by EmpowerMoms

MY REVIEW:
Not your typical Amish story and I loved it! Amish wedding caterer and matchmaker Annie meets Amish Cowboy Levi and is immediately turned off by his constant talk about Texas. Annie has her successful business and loves living close to her family but the more Levi talks about Texas, the more Annie’s father wants to move there. What to do?

I really enjoyed reading this sweet, fun to read, holiday story in the “Indiana Amish Brides” series. I have read other books but this author and have enjoyed every one! I especially liked that the last chapter of the book included an Epilogue of 3 years later so readers could get more of a glimpse into Annie’s story. Highly recommend!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Amish Christmas Matchmaker by Vannetta Chapman, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Amish Christmas Matchmaker by Vannetta ChapmanTitle: The Amish Christmas Matchmaker
Series: Indiana Amish Brides #4
Author: Vannetta Chapman
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: September 1, 2019
Genre: Inspirational Amish Fiction

She’ll find him a wife for Christmas…Which of these Indiana Amish Brides is next?

With her wedding business thriving, Annie Kauffmann could never leave her beloved Amish community. So when handsome Amish cowboy Levi Lapp tries to convince her father to move the family to Texas, she must put a stop to it. If Annie finds Levi a wife, he might forget his dream of moving…but can she keep from falling for him herself?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Vannetta Chapman

Vannetta Chapman writes inspirational fiction full of grace. She is the author of over twenty novels, including the Pebble Creek Amish series, Shipshewana Amish Mystery Series, and Plain and Simple Miracle series. Vannetta is a Carol award winner, a Christy finalist, and she also received more than two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups. She currently writes Christian suspense, Amish romance, and Amish mystery. She was a teacher for 15 years and resides in the Texas hill country.

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(1) winner will receive a copy of The Amish Christmas Matchmaker (print or digital), a quilted Amish mug mat, a woven Amish mug mat, and $10 Amazon gift card!

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“All Hearts Come Home For Christmas” by Sarah M. Eden, Anita Stansfield, Esther Hatch, Joanna Barker

Posted on September 12, 2019 by EmpowerMoms


“All Hearts Come Home For Christmas” by Sarah M. Eden, Anita Stansfield, Esther Hatch, Joanna Barker

I love Christmas holiday books and I’ve read books by most of these authors, so I was really excited to read this! and it was absolutely wonderful!!

All 4 Regency Christmas stories included love, feel good stories. They were all truly wonderful! The short stories were all different with different characters and situations and I honestly liked them all equally. I especially liked “Tis the Season to be Daring” because it made me laugh alot at Elizabeth and Lord Hawthornes wit and banter back and forth.

If you enjoy reading stories in the Regency time period and especially holiday stories, you will LOVE this collection! Highly recommend!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:

Christmas at Falstone Castle by Sarah M. Eden
The Dowager Duchess of Kielder eagerly anticipates spending Christmas with her son and his family. Though their relationship has been strained, the duchess is determined to heal the chasm. Even with the help of the widowed local vicar, her plan will take a Christmas miracle. But during this magical season, anything is possible . . . even two second chances for love.

The Heart of Christmas by Anita Stansfield
When a chance meeting brings together a gentle seamstress and a widowed banker, each lonely soul finds a first hint of hope. As their lives become entwined, it will take Christmas spirit to guide a broken family to love and healing.

‘Tis the Season to Be Daring by Esther Hatch
Elizabeth Davenport has had quite enough of the London Season. Determined to evade a parade of unsuitable suitors, she seeks help from the one gentleman who has no regard for Society’s rules. All of Society knows Lord Hawthorne is not interested in marriage, yet he cannot deny Miss Davenport’s unique charm. And as the Christmas season works its magic, their charade begins to feel less like playacting and more like love.

The Christmas Dress by Joanna Barker
Seamstress Nell Addington is thrilled when her childhood friend Jacob Hammond commissions a dress for his sister. But when Nell realizes her feelings for Jacob run far deeper than friendship, an unexpected snowstorm—and some holiday cheer—may convince them both that love is worth fighting for.

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“Grace Without Grace” by Susan Tietjen GIVEAWAY

Posted on September 12, 2019 by EmpowerMoms
Grace has given up on romance, on almost everything, since Rick Fleming betrayed her faith in him five years ago. Given her constant struggle with bad luck (her friend Murphy), being insanely accident prone, and having been the target of endless ridicule growing up, she has no reason to trust anyone.
Rick made some mistakes as a boy, and as a young man, his worst was hurting Grace Evans. His heart still belongs to her, even if she doesn’t know it. Unfortunately, in the last confrontation between them, she demanded he never speak to her again.
Now, Grace’s best friend (and Rick’s sister) Hannah has invited her to a ten-day summer work-vacation to babysit Hannah’s teen cousins. A palatial cabin, a patio boat on the lake, and all the comforts of the rich and famous at their fingertips? A vacation made in heaven.
At least until they arrive and Grace finds Rick there. And neither can leave. Rick’s car is in pieces in the garage, and Grace forgot her driver’s license at home.
How will Grace survive it? Can she find a way to forgive? Can Rick learn to take
responsibility for his past mistakes? And even if they succeed, what will they do when Rick’s most recent wantabe girlfriend shows up on their doorstep, determined to make Rick hers?
 

 

 

Susan was born and raised a Southern California girl but is grateful to have lived on the Oregon coast and in the Rocky Mountains of northern Utah. She’s now enjoying living with her husband in the incomparable beauty of the Redwood forest, nestled against the rugged coast of Northern California.
Susan raised a tribe of children, making ends meet as a registered nurse and lactation consultant, and now her tribe members have tribes of their own and she doesn’t get to see enough of them. She loves to travel and is thrilled with a good movie or a great book, but writing is her passion. She writes almost anything, especially epic fantasy and romance.

Susan would love to hear your comments. Please review her book at your favorite retailer or at Goodreads. Take a peek at her website, susantietjen.blogspot.com, and/ or drop her a note at:
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  1. My husband and I have seven children between us and twenty-two grandchildren. We would need five seven-passenger vans to take all of us somewhere together. My mother passed away almost three years ago, but my father just turned 92 and is a WWII vet. He was in the navy and was stationed in San Francisco. Our youngest grandchild just turned 2 in April.
  2. I love to garden, and roses are my favorite flowers. After that, in no particular order, are irises, fuchsias, pansies, and gladioli. I also love carnations (which I can’t grow), but I love to stop and smell them when vendors peddle flowers on the streets.
  3. I’ve always been horse-crazy and loved the opportunities I had as a teenager and young adult to ride, show and train horses. I love Quarter horses and Morgans, but I am in awe of all of them, everything from the mystical Friesian, to the Lipizzaner, to the adorable miniature horse and the Budweiser Clydesdales. Arabs, Paints, and gaited horses take my breath away.
  4. I love to travel. I’ve been to twenty of the states in the US and lived in three of them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. I wish I could travel to other countries. Mexico is the extent of my forays over the border, but I’m not dead yet!
  5. Besides reading and writing, I love everything “artsy.” I learned to play the violin and dabbled at the piano and the organ. As a child, I learned to oil paint, acrylic paint, and water color. I took lessons as a child from a wonderful artist who was one of the judges for the Seattle Worlds’ Fair in 1962. I only knew him as Mr. Porter, but I was delighted years later to have him as a high school art teacher, too. He was a wonderful artist and a fun teacher.
  6. I love needlework and have won many awards with crocheting and knitting. I just took Best of Show at our Del Norte County Fair this August with a crocheted tablecloth. A couple of years ago, I took Best of Show with a cabled sweater in Utah’s Weber County Fair, and the year before that I took the Sweepstakes Award for a beautiful knitted shawl. I’ve been submitting to fairs for decades, and other than for one exception, I’ve never taken anything less than 1st place.
  7. If I had one other talent besides writing that I think I could excel at, it would be photography. I’ve had a few okay cameras, but my goal is to someday get a really nice one. The right camera and the right lenses make all the difference in the world. One of my daughters is a pro, and I’m so proud of her—but I wish she could be my teacher. I see a beautiful “picture” in the world around me and wish I could capture both what I see and what I feel about it. A good photographer can do that.
  8. I love to cook, but I also love to create recipes. I have plans to publish my own cookbook someday, but for now, I just keep playing with recipes until I get them right for our family. At this point, I have more than 300 of them.
  9. I’m an RN, but I spent a good part of my career as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Breastfeeding isn’t for everyone, and yes, there are people who can’t. Some women have no interest, and I completely understand. I was there, however, for the new mom who really wanted to get off on the right foot with it, and I worked hand-in-hand with pediatricians and families in working out difficulties from helping the mom with milk supply problems, the baby with disabilities, and the family that is suffering the loss or the impending loss of a baby.
  10. My husband used to be a professional truck driver for a well-known shipping company. I had the chance to travel with him from Utah to Arizona to see his cousin. It was quite an experience. We as a nation have no idea how hard that job is, and I came away with a deeper respect for the sacrifice many people make to bring us the goods and food supplies that we tend to take for granted.

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“Entangled” by Traci Hunter Abramson, Clair M. Poulson, Gregg Luke, Stephanie Black

Posted on September 4, 2019 by EmpowerMoms


“Entangled” by Traci Hunter Abramson, Clair M. Poulson, Gregg Luke, Stephanie Black
I have read books by all four of these authors so I was THRILLED to get this book! It was amazing-I absolutely loved it!

Each novella (short story) is about 16 chapters long and just long enough to get me hooked with the story line and characters and to feel satisfied with the plot. Each novella is completely different with the characters and plot, and they all had lots of suspense and drama.

Clean fiction-no bad language or graphic violence. Lots of twists and turns, on the edge of my seat suspense. Each story was unique and I truly liked them equally in their own way. Kidnapping, police corruption, medical suspense, a killer on the loose…you won’t want to stop reading!

I highly recommend this book, especially if you have read other books by any of these authors!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
Mystery and desperation collide in Entangled, a compilation of novellas that twist, turn, and terrify, penned by four popular suspense authors: Traci Hunter Abramson, Clair M. Poulson, Gregg Luke, and Stephanie Black.
A woman on the run from a man who is always one step ahead

A mother who will stop at nothing to find her missing daughter

A wife determined to discover the source of the illness attacking her husband

A newlywed caught in a web of murder, unsure of whom to trust

Featuring a chilling cast of villains, these stories tell the tale of strong heroines forced to make perilous snap decisions in their quest to outwit evil. With an abundance of intrigue and danger, each masterful mystery is sure to leave you breathless.

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