Monday, November 28, 2011

Naomi's Gift

GIVEAWAY!!!!

CLIPSTON, AMY
NAOMI'S GIFT

Naomi King has been unlucky in love. Longing for marriage and children, she pursued love full tilt, disregarding traditional courtship. Now, at the ripe old age of twenty-four, Naomi has been burned twice, certain she'll spend her life helping with her mother's quilt business and caring for her eight siblings.

As Christmas approaches -- at time of family, faith, and hope for many others -- Naomi is resigned to what she believes is God's will for her, and she throws herself into tending the quilt booth at the farmers market. Even so, she longs for love.

Enter Caleb Schmucker, a young widower with an eight-year-old daughter. Visiting family for the holidays, Caleb is dealing with his own guilt, uncertainties, and longings.  As he and Naomi find themselves together at social gatherings and holiday events, both treasure their budding, relationship.

Caleb finds the friendship awakening feelings he's suppressed since his wife's death. Naomi begins to experience emotions deeper than any she's ever felt. Slowly, cautiously, Naomi finds the courage to open her heart to this thoughtful, faith-filled man.

With her belief in love already shaken, Naomi must once again reconsider her hopes and dreams and reexamine her faith.

My Review:

I was transfixed by this novella. Read it in one sitting as a matter of fact. Poor Simba missed another walk on account of a good book. I have to stop doing that or both our waistlines will suffer! Clipston weaves a tight plot line with surprising depth and characterization that makes this a rewarding read. Her pacing is impeccable, nothing drags, rather each scene builds seamlessly to the climax. I think it's more difficult to write a really good short novel but Clipston has certainly mastered the art. I felt as satisfied as if I'd just finished an epic Amish trilogy. Speaking of which -- readers who have read The Kauffmann Bakery Series will be excited to catch glimpses of old friends. I haven't read the series (but certainly will now!) but didn't feel anything lacked in Naomi's Gift because of that. A lovely Christmas read that captures the essence of the season.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Naomi's Gift, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. Please remember to put the title in the address line. Draw will be held and the winner announced on Sunday December 4. Offer open internationally. Good luck!

18 comments:

  1. Oh, that sounds amazing! It must have been good if you read it in one sitting!

    crazi.swans at gmail dot com

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  2. Would LOVE to win this book! Thank you for the chance.

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  3. Would love to win.

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  4. It sounds like Naomi is definitely in need of cheering up and what better gift than love. :)

    Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  5. Sounds like a great book, I'd love to win! Thanks for the chance!

    Courtney
    kcmelone at yahoo dot com

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  6. Naomi's Gift sounds really sweet, sign me up, Kav!
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  7. It's definitely a sweet read. Good luck, Courtney and Merry.

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  8. thanks for the chance to read this beautiful story, kav :)

    karenk
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  9. Sounds like a great Christmas read. Please enter me. Thanks.

    sweetdarknectar at gmail dot com

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  10. Please enter my name into the drawing for Naomi's Gift by Amy Clipston.

    Blessings,

    Tammi

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  11. This sounds so good! Please enter me.

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  12. Sounds like a great book! Please enter me in the drawing.

    Thank you :)

    a_sorta_fairytale78(at)ymail(dot)com

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  13. I love Amish fiction and I love reading Amy's books. I have read them all. I would love to win a copy of Naomi's Gift.

    Blessings!
    Judy B
    judyjohn2004[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  14. Good luck everyone. Happy to see so many Amish fiction fans around.

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  15. i'm starting to really get into amish fiction now. SOunds like a good read!

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  16. If this is still open, I'd love a chance to read this book! Thankyou!!

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  17. Thank you, I know I'll enjoy this book, I've been wanting it for quite some time.

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