Thursday, June 28, 2018

Words from the Heart

GIVEAWAY
FULLER, KATHLEEN
WORDS FROM THE HEART

Her fingertips brushed against something else in the box of doilies. She lifted a bundle of letters, neatly tied with a thin red ribbon.

Ivy Yoder hasn't heard from John King in over a year. She knows it's time to let go of the idea that they will one day marry, but it means she'll be one of the oldest single women in her Amish community of Birch Creek. When quirky Cevilla Schlabach asks her to help clean out an attic, Ivy gratefully agrees to the distraction.

Noah Schlabach isn't from Birch Creek or even Ohio. His job as an auctioneer takes him around the country and away from a typical Amish life, but he still remains devoted to his family. So when his aging aunt asks him to help clean out her attic, he agrees. Plus, who knows what curious itmes he might find up there?

As Noah and Ivy work side by side, they come across a different kind of treasure: a packet of letters written during the Korean War. Soon they are swept up in the story of two young people falling in love -- even as they remain determined not to fall in love themselves.

Words from the Heart is a moving story of lost love letters, fragile fears, and the beauty of taking another step forward.

My Review:

A sweet, gentle love story with unexpected twists that had me doing a double take. The author seriously surprised me! And because of that, writing a review is kind of tricky because I don't want to let any cats out of any bags. :-)

Fuller has created some intriguing characters -- the kind of folks you'd want as neighbours and friends. Aenti Cevilla is a hoot! Sweetly sly but not very subtle about sums her up. But she's also a woman of mystery. And I like the way Noah and Ivy take her matchmaking digs in stride. You can't help but love Cevilla no matter how outlandish she behaves!

In many ways Noah and Ivy are opposites. He's tall, she's short. He's a traveler, she's a homebody. Ivy longs for a husband and family. Noah can't see how family life could fit into his nomadic lifestyle. So they are both good with just being friends...or so they tell themselves. But friendship has a way of deepening even though romance doesn't come easy.

Not with so many challenges and obstacles stacked in their way! Not the least of which is their own fear. Noah because he suddenly can't envision what his future might hold and Ivy because, having been badly hurt once, she's wary of venturing into the unknown. Oh, but these two could be infuriating! I wanted to shake them and hug them and shake them again!

And then there's the letters, deliciously tying past and present together to create a hope for the future -- if Noah and Ivy only have the courage to grab onto it!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Words from the Heart, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it/s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday July 1 2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

33 comments:

  1. What an enchanting sounding story! Finding love letters written between two people would be quite a treasure :-)

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Enchanting -- that fits this story perfectly! Good luck, Trixi.

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  2. Would love you read this one, for sure! Thank you for the opportunity, Kav! mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  3. I love Amish books - no surprise there. :) Kathleen Fuller is an amazing author. From the information on the book and knowing the author, I know this is a book that I would love. Then your review on "WORDS FROM THE HEART" cinches it. I've placed this book on my TBR list. Love the idea of typing the past with the future through the letters. From personal experience, I know the best romance can come out of being friends first. Thank you for this great chance to win a copy!!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. I knew I'd see you here, Kay! Your love for Amish fiction knows no bounds. Good luck!

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  4. Love her books have not read this one yet. cheetahthecat1986@gmail.com

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    1. Isn't she a great author? I'm really enjoying this series and the letter writing angle. Good luck, Kim.

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  5. I love Kathleen's books and this one is on my wish list. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

    wfnren at aol dot com

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    1. I do too -- and this series is so much fun. Good luck, Wendy.

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  6. Yes, an interesting story. Thank you. teshawATsbcglobalDOTnet

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  7. Sounds like a good sweet read!

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  8. I like the old letters' story line, and one rarely finds the Korean War as a focus. Actually, I am trying to remember any actual Christian fiction focused on that conflict, and I can't bring anything to mind. Can you? Interesting....my Uncle was a medic in that war. Always enjoy her books. Thanks!

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    1. Korean War? You know what, I can't think of any either. And I love the letter writing angle too. This series is so much fun. Good luck, CC.

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  9. Hey book twin.....loved the twists to this story. 💕💗😘

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    1. Bwahahaha! You two? Weren't they awesome?! I was gobsmacked.

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  10. This sounds like a sweet love story that I would enjoy. Thanks for a chance to win a copy. Blessings on you.
    gobersATembarqmailDOTcom

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  11. I've been following this series along and the twists you mention (or actually don't mention) have me wanting to hustle this one along. If I don't win, I'm already on hold at the library. :)

    tlhcoupon(at)Hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Yay three cheers for our libraries! What would we do without them. Good luck, Terrill.

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  12. This story sounds very intriguing. I am looking forward to reading it. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Love a book with a surprise and the fact that it is Amish helps too!!
    pbclark(at)netins.net

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    1. Amish fiction makes everything better! Good luck, rubynreba.

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  14. Girl you made me want to know more more more! PLEASE include me in this drawing. :)

    kellyblackwellwrites(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Bwahahaha! My work here is done. Good luck, Kelly.

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  15. Awe sounds sweet
    Thank you
    iamabho AT gmail DOT com

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  16. Sounds like a great book I need to read this summer while on break from school. Thanks for the opportunity.
    susanlulu(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Yep -- the perfect summer read. Good luck, Susan.

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