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Well, this is embarrassing. Today's review and giveaway of Searching For You by Jody Hedlund has been postponed due to...well...the book gone missing at the library.
Gasp!
I usually read at least a week ahead for my blog reviews so this kind of thing doesn't happen but I was so excited when I got a notification from my library saying my hold for Searching For You had come in that I added it to this week's giveaway even though I didn't have book in hand. Alas, when I went to pick up the book...cue the creepy organ music...it wasn't there! And no one could find it. Which is kind of poetic justice when you think about it -- given that this series is about searching for the lost. :-)
Anyway, the search is on and the librarians assure me it does exist and I'm first on the list to read it. I have a sneaking suspicion that someone in the backroom sneaked a peek and then couldn't resist keeping it to read. At least, I like to think that this book is making the rounds among avid librarian type readers rather than that there's a book thief lurking about. So, instead I give you...ta da!
PARE DOWN YOUR WISHLIST DAY!
We all need to clear out some of those titles because come the end of this month we'll be searching out new spring releases -- eeeeeeeeepppppp!!!!!!! So dust off those lists, readers, and let me know in the comments what book you've been pining for and you just might win a copy.
Here's how it works:
Any Christian Fiction title on your wishlist --
Any publication date
You can offer up 3 choices
BUT
they need to be made in
three separate comments
(makes it easier for me to tally)
CHRISTIAN FICTION only please
no email entries today (sorry!)
entrants must submit their own selections
(not piggyback on someone else's login)
Open to International Readers
I'm all about spreading the good news
about Christian Fiction all over the globe!
It's helpful if you include your email in one of your comments (doesn't need to be each one) -- just remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . to protect yourself from spammers.
If you choose not to include your email then it's up to you to contact me if you're a winner.
Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday March 9 2019.
"The Case of the Missing Library Book", sounds kind of Nancy Drew-ish. But I have faith you can solve this mystery.
ReplyDeleteI was looking forward to the review of Searching for You. There's been some discussion on fb group about it. A couple readers thought it was too "sensual" and others said no way, they never saw that. So, I'm still looking forward to your take on it!
But how fun to have a surprise book day, thank you!
I hear Becoming Mrs Lewis by Patti Callahan is very good, so I'm going with that for my 1st choice :)
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I read "Searching for You" and I didn't think it was too sensual. In fact, I'm such a picky reader that if I would have noticed anything like that, I would have put it down without finishing it. But I know readers have varying degrees of what is too much or not enough or things of that nature.
DeleteFunny how,say,five people can read the same book and get something totally opposite out of it. 😊
Trixi, that was what had me wondering but more than one or two on the Avid Readers of Christian Fiction Group felt is was. There were just as many who said it wasn't. so isn't it interesting the different perspectives, so much is based on upbringings and rules within denominations I think.
Delete2nd choice The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep.
ReplyDeleteI talked to her on fb group. She said it is along the lines of The Captured Heart which was my fav of hers.
Another great book!
Delete3rd choice Wings of the Wind by Connilyn Cossette, I have the first 2 in the series but wanted to wait until I had all 3 in hand to binge read. I read the 2 in Refuge series and she is an awesome insightful writer.
ReplyDeleteThanks again Kav, now go forth and solve that mystery!
Yes ma'am, I'm on the case of the missing library book as soon as I can find my magnifying glass and gumshoes. :-)
DeleteI had your first choice in my clutches but had to return it to the library before I could get to it. Sigh. The perils of getting a whack of books at the same time from the library. So now I'm on the hold list...again. Good luck, Tracey!
Tracey, you are going to LOVE Connilyn's first series and you'll get to learn more about Moriyah from A Light on the Hill in Wings of the Wind :D
DeleteUmmm...Sherlock Rees, has a nice ring to it :)
DeleteThanks Samantha, I can't wait to read all three, and soon!!!
Wow, what a delightful surprise today, Kav!
ReplyDeleteI had same issue with a library book; they finally decided a guy came in to get his books and they mistakenly added mine in with his order and he did not notice until he got home and exclaimed WHY do I have this book? Took him a week to get it back though; the librarian was so embarrassed that she offered to bring it to me, I said no, I’ll pick it up.
My first choice is Driftwood Bay by Irene Hannon
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Daughters of Northern Shores by
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Justice Delivered by
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THANKS so much, Kav!
Oh wow, what a nice librarian. You must live in a small town? Home delivery isn't an option here. :-) Great choices, Jackie. Good luck!
DeleteI hate to have so much fun at your expense, but I DO love surprises! Good ones, that is.
ReplyDelete1) My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge: Laurel's Dream by Pepper Basham
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2) The Light Before Day by Suzanne Woods Fisher
ReplyDelete3) On Magnolia Lane by Denise Hunter
ReplyDeleteBook surprises are fun, though so we'll thank my library (as long as they find my book!) Good luck, Diana!
DeleteThe way I see it, if they don't then they should buy you a copy! lol
DeleteMay I change Denise's book for 'Knox' by SM Warren?
DeleteSorry to hear about the missing book but love this alternate plan, Kav! :)
ReplyDeleteFirst choice - A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz
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#2 Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green
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#3 - Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
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We're nothing if not flexible here at Best Reads. :-) Good luck, Cheryl.
DeleteCheryl, I hope you get a chance to read this because it was so, so good! Made me cry and that's a rare thing.
DeleteHometown Girl by Courtney Walsh
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Thanks Kav! I'm sure you're disappointed to have to wait for your book, but days like these on your blog are extra fun! I love seeing everyone's picks :)
DeleteBurnin' For You by Susan May Warren (It's finally in print!)
ReplyDeleteOn Love's Gentle Shore by Liz Johnson
ReplyDeleteOooh -- I haven't read that Susan May Warren series because it was just in kindle format -- must check it out now. Good luck, Heidi!
DeleteYou are the best!!!
ReplyDeleteFlights of Fancy (American Heiresses) by Turano
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Desperate Hope by Elizabeth Camden
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Coming out in a couple of weeks... You said any publication date... :D
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Bwahahaha! You are a canny reader, Diane. I did say any publication date. Snort. Good luck!
Delete#1 Nightshade by Ronie Kendig
ReplyDeleteOh, that stinks, but hooray for the backup plan. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
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#2 Troubled Waters by Susan May Warren
ReplyDelete#3 An Hour Unspent by Roseanna M. White
ReplyDeleteYes, we always need to have a backup plan. Good luck, LSA!
DeleteAwesome list there, Kate. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAn Amish Girl in Manhattan by Torah Bontrager
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Levi's Will by W. Dale Cramer
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A Love Made New by Kathleen Fuller
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I sense an Amish theme here, rubynreba. Good luck!
DeleteI hope you solve the mystery fast so you can get your hands on the book :D
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, here are my choices:
#1 Until We Find Home by Cathy Gohlke
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#2 Far Side of the Sea by Kate Breslin
ReplyDeleteI just read this, fantastic historical!!
Delete#3 Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan
ReplyDeleteFrom your lips to the librarian's ears, Samantha! They just called and said they have the book in hand. Hoorah!!!! Good luck!
DeleteWoohoo! Happy for you, Kav!
DeleteKAV, I'm hoping Searching for You is found quickly!
ReplyDeleteMy first choice is Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof
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#2 Far Side of the Sea by Kate Breslin
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#3 Nightshade by Ronie Kendig
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It's there -- for real -- waiting for me. Going to pick it up tomorrow. Woot! Good luck, Caryl!
DeleteKAV, That is such good news! I'm happy dancing with you! ((((HUGS)))
Delete#1 The unexpected champion by Mary Connealy cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDelete#2 When you are here by Tracie Peterson cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDelete#3 Heart of Harmony by Beth Wiseman cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Kim!
DeleteI don't know Kav, a library Phantom may be a thing! HAHAHAHA! :)
ReplyDelete1.) Where Dandelions Bloom
by Tara Johnson
Happy reading, (once it's found ;) )
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2.) Night at the Opera
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by Stacy Henrie
Very funny, Amada. Hopefully the Phantom will target some other poor patron next time. Good luck!
DeleteLOL! I don't know. You have REALLY good taste! ;) Thank you!
Delete1) When You are Near by Tracie Peterson
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Good luck, Lori!
Delete3.) Mist O'er the Voyageur
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Good luck, Amada!
Delete2) Unexpected Champion by Mary Connelly
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3) Searching For You by Jody Hedlund
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Good luck, Lori!
DeleteSo sorry about the missing book! Glad to hear you're #1 on the list though!
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1. Castle on the Rise, Kristy Cambron
2. Keep Holding On, Melissa Tagg
ReplyDelete3.The Road to Magnolia Glen, Pam Hillman
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Nicole!
DeleteSorry about your lost book. I have had that happen at my library too.
ReplyDelete#1 Reason To Breath by Deborah Raney
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#2 My Heart Belongs In The Blue Ridge by Pepper Basham
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#3 True Nobility by Lori Bates Wright. Thanks for the chance
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Good luck, Tammy!
DeleteAmish Christmas Emergency
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Amish Cooking Class - The Blessing
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The View from Rainshadow Bay
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Good luck, Kay!
DeleteThe Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright
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His Promise by Shelley Shepard Gray
ReplyDeleteThe Inn at Ocean's Edge by Colleen Coble
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kav & I hope they find your book sooner rather than later!
They did, Jana. I'm picking it up tomorrow. Yaay! Good luck!
DeleteDaughters of Northern Shores by Joanne Bischof
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On Magnolia Lane by Denise Hunter
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Good luck, Melanie.
Delete#1 on my wishlist is The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright. I love that spooky cover!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fantastic book, SIS! Good luck!
DeleteBecoming Mrs.Lewis by Patti Callahan Henry
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Good luck, Melanie!
DeleteDeep Shadows #1 by Vannetta Chapman is also on my list.
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Coffee Club Mysteries: 6 Whodunits Are Brewing in Small-Town Kansas also sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteI think that cozy mystery collections sounds fantastic! Good luck SIS!
Delete1. On Northern Shores by Joanne Bischoff.
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Daughters of....haha my mind is tired tonight.
DeleteOn Magnolia Lane by Denise Hunter
ReplyDelete3. How the Light Gets In by Jolina Petersheim
ReplyDeleteI've heard so many good things about How the Light Gets In. Good luck, Lucy!
DeleteGlad they found your book!
ReplyDeleteMy first pick us The Seamstress by Allison Pittman. paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet
Second pick is:
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Third pick is
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Oooohhh -- that reminds me -- I need to get cracking on this new series by Kristi Ann Hunter. Good luck, Paula!
DeleteDaughters of Northern Shore by Joanne Bischof. Pining is the right word for this book!
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How the Light Gets In by Jolina Petersheim
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Firethorn by Ronie Kendig. One of her few books that I don’t own.
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My Sister's Prayer (Cousins of the Dove #2)
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The Outcast by Jolina Petersheim
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Ha -- you two are playing leap frog. Good luck, Melody and Mindy!
DeleteDaughters of Northern Shore by Joanne Bischof
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One of the most popular requests today, I think! Good luck, Lea!
DeleteFinding Ever-After: four fairytale-ish novellas by Pepper Basham, Rachel McMillan, Betsy St.Amant, Ashley Clark
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This one sounds so good! Good luck, Mindy!
DeleteOne thing I know by Kara Isaac
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The curse of misty wayfair by Jaime Jo wright
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Good luck, Lea!
DeleteWith This Pledge by Tamera Alexander
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Castle on the Rise by Kristy Cambron
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One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac
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Good luck, Pam!
DeleteSorry about your missing book, Kav!!
ReplyDelete1. Flight of Fancy by Jen Turano
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How the Light Gets In by Jolina Petersheim
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Good luck, Pam!
DeleteSorry about your missing book. It's happened to me before, as well. Sometimes forever! My first reader's choice is:
ReplyDelete1.) Never Forget by Jody Hedlund
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It pains me to admit it but libraries aren't perfect. Sigh. :-) Good luck, Terrill!
DeleteWell that stinks, Kav! You will enjoy it even more when you do read it. Such a wonderful end to an equally wonderful series.
ReplyDeleteMy first choice:
#1 The Forgiving Jar by Wanda Brunstetter (loved the first one!)
Aaaggghhhh -- you've read it already! Good luck, Trixi!
Delete2.) Romancing the Bride by Melissa Jagears
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3.) The Hidden Side by Heidi Chiavaroli
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Both excellent books. Good luck, Terrill!
Delete#2 Shattered Silence by Marta Perry
ReplyDelete#3 Through The Shadows by Karen Barnett (Golden Gate Chronicles book three)
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Good luck, Trixi!
Delete1. Daughters of Northern Shores by Joanne Bischof
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2. After the Rain by Brandy Bruce
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Good luck, Chanel.
DeleteSorry to hear of the library mishap, Kav, but glad to hear the 'disappearing' book has reappeared! :) So happy that through this kerfuffle, Reader's Choice has come to the rescue! Woo Hoo! I love Reader's Choice Giveaways :) Thank you!!! ~Alison Boss
ReplyDelete1.) When the Heart Sings (Music of Hope) by Liz Tolsma
Oops! In all the thrill of Reader's Choice, I forgot to give my email LOL.
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2.) The Number of Love (The Codebreakers) by Roseanna M. White (June 4, 2019)
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3.) The Medallion by Cathy Golke (June 4 2019)
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Oooohhhhhh -- you've given us a sneak peak into spring releases. Woot! Good luck, agboss.
Delete3. The Memory House by Rachel Hauck
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Delete1) The Seamstress - Pittman
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2) Between Two Shores - Green
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3) Daughters of Northern Shores - Bischof
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Good luck, Patty!
DeleteDun dun dun! Disappearing books are disturbing. Hope they find it soon so you can finish the series. But surprise reader's choice is fun!
ReplyDeleteMy first choice would be The White City by Grace Hitchcock
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The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo
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Ladies of Intrigue by Michelle Griep
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Oooohhh, I don't believe I've heard of Grace Hitchcock before. Another mystery to solve. :-) Good luck, Liz!
DeleteTHIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED -- I'M ABOUT TO DO THE DRAW.
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