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From This Moment On (Windswept Bay #1) by Debra Clopton

Cali Sinclair works on the Florida coast at her family’s resort called Windswept Bay. She is caring but serious ever since she went thru an emotionally damaging divorce.

Grant is a successful painter but he can’t seem to get past his survivor guilt from his plane crash. His friend Cam, Cali’s brother, asks Grant to visit his family’s resort and paint some murals for them.

Cali and Grant are immediately attracted to each other but both have some serious emotional troubles hindering them from moving forward in a serious relationship. The longer that Grant stays in Florida and paints for Cali, the more he wants her to love him and trust him.

“From This Moment On” was a sweet, romantic story. It was very well written and I loved the family and setting of this series. Cali has 9 Sinclair siblings which is the perfect setup for this new series by author Debra Clopton. I can’t wait to read more!!

I received a complimentary copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.

About the Book
Hurt by her failed marriage and dashed dreams, Cali Sinclair returns home to Windswept Bay with her heart wary and closed to the dreams of true love she so desperately wanted. Determined to never again risk her heart, she throws herself into running the family’s small boutique resort on the Florida coast, a place so full of romance that it’s a reminder every day of what she’ll never have. But when renowned artist Grant Ellington shows up to paint a mural on the wall of the resort, she’s swept away by her response to the artist. Suddenly, every time he looks at her, Cali finds it harder than she ever thought possible to keep her heart protected.

Grant Ellington loves his ranch, his horses, and his life as a sought-after artist. But after walking away from a plane crash that killed his best friend and the young pilot, he’s still struggling with survivor’s guilt as he heads to Windswept Bay. Painting a sea life mural at the resort started out as a favor to his neighbor, but one meeting with the beautiful Cali and he feels alive again—and determined to spend time on the moonlit beaches with her in his arms…

But, like him, Cali has her own emotional scars—can they learn to trust the love that sparks between them and move forward from this moment on?

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About the Author
Bestselling author Debra Clopton has sold over 2.5 million books and her holiday story, OPERATION: MARRIED BY CHRISTMAS has been optioned for an ABC Family Movie staring LeAnn Rimes. Debra writes cowboy romances, inspirational, Christian romance, contemporary and western romances set in Texas. She is known for her snappy dialogue, cowboy heroes and spunky heroines. Her awards include: The Book Sellers Best, Romantic Times Magazine’s Book of the Year. She’s also a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist, and a triple finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award. A sixth generation Texan, Debra lives on a ranch in central Texas with her husband Chuck. She loves to travel and spend time with her family. She is the author of the much loved Mule Hollow Matchmakers series where you never know what the Matchmaking “Posse” is going to do next! She has written for Harlequin and Harper Collins Christian and now with DCP Publishing with her newest series New Horizon Ranch collection. She is currently working on her 39th novel surrounded by cows, dogs and even renegade donkey herds that keep her writing authentic and often find their way into her stories. She loves helping people smile with her fun, fast paced stories. Visit Debra’s website at http://www.debraclopton.com

Twilight at Blueberry Barrens (A Sunset Cove Novel) by Colleen Coble is book 3 in the Sunset Cove Series. I really enjoyed the other 2 books in this series and this story was just as good!! “Twilight at Blueberry Barrens”is a good, clean, suspenseful romance! This was a book I couldn’t put down reading until I was finished.

I love how Colleen Coble books are a good steady pace, keeping me guessing with what is going to happen next, and loving the characters and relating to them. She is a very gifted author and I can’t wait to read more! Although this is the last book in the Sunset Cove series, I can’t wait to read other books by this author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.

Book Description
“I need you to keep these girls safe . . .”

Kate Mason has devoted herself to caring for her family’s blueberry barrens. But after her fields stop producing fruit, she’s forced to come up with alternative ways to make a living.

Renting out the small cottage on her property seems an obvious choice, but it won’t be enough. When entrepreneur Drake Newham shows up looking not only for a place to rent but also for a nanny for his two nieces, it’s almost too good to be true. And maybe it is—because Drake brings with him dangerous questions about who might be out to kill his family. The more time Kate spends with Drake and the girls, the more difficult it becomes to hide her attraction to him. But a family crisis isn’t exactly the ideal time to pursue a romance.

Meanwhile, Kate learns that her uncle—in prison for murder—has escaped. Add to that a local stalker who won’t leave her alone, and Kate is looking over her shoulder at every turn. With threats swirling from multiple directions, she wonders if her blueberry fields will ever flourish again . . . or if this twilight is her last.

Set on the beautiful coast of Maine, Twilight at Blueberry Barrens brings together suspense, romance, and the hope that one day new life will come again.

About the Author
USA Today bestselling author Colleen Coble has written several romantic suspense novels including Tidewater Inn, Rosemary Cottage, and the Mercy Falls, Lonestar, and Rock Harbor series. Visit her website at www.colleencoble.com Twitter: @colleencoble Facebook: colleencoblebooks

“To Love a Stranger” by Colleen Coble is book 4 in the Wyoming Series and was released in July 2016. I am a huge fan of Colleen Coble so I was very excited to read this book although I haven’t read the other books in the Wyoming series.

In order to preserve her family’s good name; Bessie moves to Wyoming to become the wife of a man shes never ment after finding out her sister has been writing him and married him using Beesie’s name.

Jasper is obviously shocked when a different woman shows up off the stagecoach but over time is pleasantly surprised. Bessie is full of spunk, determination, and love as she tries to get use to the west and the shocking day to day events that are very different from her upbringing.

This story was fun to read, well written, and is a clean dramatic romance set in the west. I loved it!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.

Book Description
Bessie Randall had no intention of moving to Wyoming. But could the life she would never choose be better than the one she had planned?

Bessie is shocked when she finds out that her sister Lenore has used her name to correspond with a soldier she’s never met—and that she’s actually married the man by proxy with Bessie’s name. And if Bessie contests it, her sister could go to jail for forgery. Bessie has always felt responsible for her younger sister, and she believes she has no choice but to do the honorable thing and travel west to meet up with Jasper Mendenhall.

With his sister Jessica’s reprimand about marrying sight-unseen still ringing in his ears, Jasper is shocked when he meets the stagecoach. The little wren who meets him is not the beauty whose picture he holds in his hand. Jasper plans to annul the marriage and send Bessie back to Boston. She’s a city girl and he’s not sure she could even survive—much less be happy—at Fort Bowie.

But Jasper’s orders to return to Fort Bowie are moved up, and he has no choice but to take Bessie with him. To his surprise, he finds much to like in the quiet young woman: things like humor and grit. But even those qualities may not be enough as the Apaches move in, determined to eradicate the fort in their midst. Can God mend their hearts together in spite of the circumstances?

About the Author
USA Today bestselling author Colleen Coble has written several romantic suspense novels including Tidewater Inn, Rosemary Cottage, and the Mercy Falls, Lonestar, and Rock Harbor series. Visit her website at www.colleencoble.com Twitter: @colleencoble Facebook: colleencoblebooks

 

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By completing the information on this page, you’re automatically entered to win the chance to see the Newsboys with Focus on the Family and Adventures in Odyssey. Don’t miss out on the chance to see a fantastic band with your family!

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Getting used to a new school isn’t easy, especially for someone as paranoid as Buddy Norman. In “A Predicament of Biblical Proportions” he envisions wacky worst-case encounters with townsfolk who seem like mobsters, snoops and fairy-tale tyrants—until he gets to know them. He’s also a little confused about Bring Your Bible to School Day. What’s it about? Should he participate? See Odyssey through Buddy’s eyes in this witty celebration of religious freedom.

Listen to this story through a two-week trial only on the Odyssey Adventure Club.

This book is divided into chapters based on the topics parents would like to pray for their children. In each chapter are several individual prayers that range from a variety of topics like traveling, college, etc.

Contents include:

-The Triumph of Love

-Making Good Choices

-Peace Beyond Measure

-True Self Confidence

-A Foundation of Faith

-A Core of Strength

-Companions Matter

-My God, My Defender

-Fully Present

The prayers cover a variety of age ranges for children so its perfect for any age. At the top of each section, there are scriptures or individual quotes which are also very nice.

I found this book inspirational and well written. I don’t “read” my prayers so I don’t intend to use the book in this matter, but I still found it very thought provoking and powerful.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review on social media-all opinions are my own.

About the Book
Parents and children are separated for many reasons: divorce, school, camp, even work. It might be for just a few days or indefinitely. These prayers give voice to all that you are hoping for your child when you can t be the one to meet their needs. Prayers of blessings, protection, instruction and grace. Or prayers for those around your child to choose wisely, see their needs, and love them as you would. Prayers for friends, teachers, coaches and mentors to step in and fill every need. Knowing that a loving Father God is caring for your child, even when you can t, gives you the peace and assurance that all will be well.

About the Author
Edie Melson is a sought after writing instructor, including serving as the co-director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, as well as a popular faculty member at numerous others. She s the author of While My Soldier Serves, has published thousands of articles over the years, and has a popular writing blog, The Write Conversation. Edie is the Senior Editor for Novel Rocket and the Social Media Mentor for My Book Therapy, as well as the Social Media Director for Southern Writers Magazine. Edie lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina.