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THE EBB TIDE
Sallie Riehl has dreamed of traveling at least once before settling down to join church, so she is thrilled at an unexpected summer opportunity to nanny in Cape May for a well-to-do family. However, saying even a temporary good=bye to Paradise Township means forgoing baptism another year, as wellas leaving behind a would-be beau. Yet the weeks in Cape May soon prove unforgettable as Sallie meets a Mennonite young man whose friendship she quickly begins to cherish. Has she been too hasty with her promises, or will she only find what her heart is longing for back home?
My Review:
Trademark Beverly Lewis. She has such a distinctive voice. Reading her novels is like listening to a traditional storyteller. It's easy to slip into the pages of one of her books and lose yourself in the story. And she always writes from such interesting perspectives. And her first lines are always killer hooks. Like this one:
"I was born with wanderlust in my heart."
Not the confession one would anticipate from a young Amish woman. It's that wanderlust that sets Sallie apart. Keeps her from taking baptism classes each summer, Has her working extra hours to save up some travel money. She wants one big adventure before she can settle back into life with the People.
A beautiful coming of age story.that celebrates the wisdom and peace of following God's leading on your life, despite how difficult the journey might be.
Book provided courtesy of Bethany House and Graf-Martin Communications.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Ebb Tide, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you leave your email address in your comment, please use AT or DOT instead of @ or . to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so it's easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday May 28 2017. Offer open to International readers. Good luck!
I have been so excited for this new Lewis novel since I've seen it around! She was the first Amish writer I discovered when I was first looking for Christian fiction books years ago. I really love her writing voice, style and story-telling ability. I'm so glad by your review that those things haven't changed one bit about her :-) I would be so thrilled to win this, thanks for the chance, Kav.
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She consistently delvers every single book. That gentle storyteller's voice is so clear and true. And I find the way she always has a prologue and epilogue in first person but the story is in third. I can't think of anyone else who does that. Good luck, Trixi.
DeleteBeverly Lewis was the first Amish author I've read and is still my favorite in this genre. I have been looking forward to reading 'Ebb Tide' but when I went to our local Christian bookstore it wasn't on the shelf. Sadly the store is closing it's doors soon and I won't be able to visit the friends I've made there over the years, or peruse the books on its shelves.
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Oh, that's so sad, Tammi. My Christian bookstore closed a year and a half ago but then some folks kept the space and opened it as more of a warehouse Christian store so most of the books are older, discontinued or on sale, but they still do get some new books. Just not as many titles as they used to. And the downside is the fiction is on the second floor and their lift doesn't work. I'm disabled so I can't get up to the second floor without the lift. :-( So I'm missing that bookstore fellowship too. Good luck!
DeleteI'm not usually into Amish Fiction, but this is one an exception! I've been looking forward to this one! I have read some of Beverly Lewis' books before.
ReplyDeleteElly -Indiana-
Beverly Lewis has a special knack for telling a story. Good luck, Elly.
DeleteNo need to enter me since I have the book. Just wanted to add that I loved it!
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Glad you enjoyed it too. Always nice to have fellow readers chime in.
DeleteMy apologies to you! The reason I have read that wonderful book is because I won it here on your blog! When I wrote that comment I wasn't even thinking about where I got the book! Thanks a million...
DeleteAh yes, this book ended up being a triple winner in a previous Reader's Choice giveaway. I remember having problems convincing Book Depostiory that I really wanted three orders of the same book. LOL
DeleteI just love that first line! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThis books sounds like a very inspiring story, I would love to read it.
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I know -- doesn't it make you want to keep reading? Good luck, Samantha.
DeleteBeverly's Books always sound great Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win :)
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You're welcome, Linda. Good luck!
DeleteThank You 😀
DeleteI love Beverly Lewis's books! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMeganleigh844(at)gmail(dot)com
Me too! Never want to miss one. Good luck, Megan.
Deletei love her books. another one to add to my list
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This one is awesome. Good luck, Lori.
DeleteI just finished this last night, Kav. Don't you just want to visit Cape May? Or better yet - live there!!? I have stayed at several cool beaches here in SC, but none to rival Beverly's Cape May. I think Beverly Lewis's personality shines out in alot in this book bc there was not ONE bad character in it. They were all sweet. Especially Sallie and Autumn. And Kevin and Frannie. And Perry and Aunt Essie. See?...all sweet. Lol Sorry, didn't mean to leave another review...just got carried away from my beach trip & talking books. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSorry about typos. My Kindle adds extra words when it wants. This thing is part human, I tell ya!
DeleteYou said that beautifully, Diana. I do think her inner light shines through into her stories. Such a delight to read.
DeleteI'm a newbie when it comes to Beverly's books so I would love to win this one. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and adding her to my library author list. Thanks, Kav!
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This would be a great introduction for you, Diane. Good luck.
DeleteI haven't read many Amish books but I have several friends that just love them. I would love to share this one with them. paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou're a good friend, Paula. Good luck.
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely love Beverly Lewis's books. I haven't gotten to read Ebb Tide yet and would love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance! <3
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You're welcome, Kay. Good luck.
DeleteI just finished Ebb Tide last night (thanks to winning it on your blog a few months ago!!) I enjoyed it. It's a good book for those who aren't really into traditional Amish fiction, too.
ReplyDeleteDianna
So glad you enjoyed it, Dianna.
DeleteI so want to read this one. Thank you for the chance. 😘
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Good luck, Lucy.
DeleteLove Beverley's books, thank you for the chance to win a copy of her new one.
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You're welcome, Wendy. Good luck.
DeleteThis one is my favorite of hers so far.
ReplyDeleteMight be mine as well. They just keep getting better, don't they?
DeleteYup most of her books keep getting better.
DeleteYou just can't get any better than Beverly Lewis! I've read about all of her books and have been a big fan for many years! I'm excited about this new book coming out!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kav for the giveaway!
Blessings
Joy
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And, goodness, has she ever written a lot of books!!! I'm not nearly caught up. Good luck, Joy.
DeleteLike many others, she was the first writer of Amish fiction that I read. But I must confess it's been several years since I read one of her books.
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Then it's about time to change that, Patty. Good luck!
DeleteCount me in! :)
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Counted! Good luck, Melody.
DeleteBeverly Lewis is one of the greatest Amish fiction authors in my opinion. This sure sounds like another interesting story! Thanks for the review and giveaway. d[dot]brookmyer[at]yahoo[dot]com
ReplyDeleteAnd she's been writing for so long! A definite Christian Fiction classic. Good luck, Donna.
DeleteWow, this book is truly relevant to where my daughter is right now in her life. I've always said my daughter has wanderlust. Last year, at 17, was the first time we let her travel alone and she went 3 different places - always to where we had friends or family. Right now, she is in Mexico with YWAM as a nanny to a pastor of our church and his family. In September, she leaves for her own training and outreach with YWAM. I always new she would travel, but I'm thrilled that right now she's doing it through a Christian ministry.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I haven't yet read a book by Beverly Lewis. You would think that when I started enjoying Amish fiction that I would have started there. ------ tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com
Wow -- you do have a daughter with wanderlust! What a blessing it's through a Christian ministry but it still would be hard to have her so far away.
DeleteBeverly Lewis books are classics -- she has a very distinctive storytelling style -- different from other, newer authors to the genre. Good luck, Terrill.
It is very hard, but she's now 18 and graduating high school. I sense that this is the time I'm supposed to start letting go. :)
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