The Deposit Slip

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JOHNSON, TODD M.
THE DEPOSIT SLIP

$10,000,000 Is Missing.


Erin Larson is running out of options. In the wake of her father's death, she found a slim piece of paper--a deposit slip--with an unbelievable amount on it. Only the bank claims they have no record of the money, and trying to hire a lawyer has brought only intimidation and threats. Erin's last chance is Jared Neaton.

How Far Will One Lawyer Go to Find the Money?

When Jared wearied of the shady ethics of his big law firm and started his own, he never expected the wheels to fly off so quickly. One big loss has pushed him to the brink, and it's all he can do to scrape by.

And How Far Will Someone Go to Stop Him?

He's not sure if Erin's case is worth the risk, but if the money is real, all his problems could vanish. When digging deeper unleashes something far more dangerous than just threats, both Jared and Erin must decide the cost they're willing to pay to discover the truth.

My Review:

A young Perry Mason or Ben Matlock came to mind as I read The Deposit Slip. It has the same intrinsic legal details (though they don't overpower the story so are easy for a layperson like myself to understand) and Johnson really knows how to build dramatic tension as he slowly reveals clues as the case progresses. In fact by mid-point in my read I'd reached that familiar 'really-good-suspense-phenomena' that has me alternately wanting to skip ahead to find out what happens, throw the book across the room because the bad guys are soooooooo nefarious or just give up reading altogether and make up my own ending. LOL. Honestly, my heart was just racing at the end.

 Johnson's thirty years as an attorney brings the courtroom battle to life in a way no amount of lay research could. Drawing on that knowledge he has created a compelling debut novel with enough twists and turns to keep his readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of The Deposit Slip, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday July 15 2012. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

Dream : Discovering God's Purpose For Your Life

SHEETS, DUTCH
DREAM : DISCOVERING GOD'S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE

What happened to us? Why are so many people let down by life? We once had dreams -- important dreams that gave us purpose -- but somehow we got off track.

It's certainly not what God wants for us. Our Designer dreamed unique dreams for each of us before we were even born. He skillfully wove them into our DNA, along with the gifts and abilities to achieve those dreams. But here we are, chasing earthly applause when we could be experiencing heaven's approval.

If you want confidence in knowing God's will, if you want each day to count, journey with Dutch Sheets as he presents soul-stirring lessons from the bible and godly dreamers of today. When you hear God's call on your life, you will never be the same.

My Review:

I love the concept of a God who dreams. It's so obvious and yet not something I have ever really considered before. And He has dreams for me! The challenge is to mesh my dreams with my Heavenly Father's. How easy it is to get side-tracked by discouragement, frustration or even the lure of popularity. It's hard to go against mainstream culture and yet, as Christians we are faced with that reality more and more in this madly changing world. We need to draw close to the Lord with as much fervor as the world rushes away from Him.

This book is a great resource to help readers draw closer to their dreams while honoring their God. Sheets provides insightful thoughts on biblical truths. His fresh perspective filled me with a new enthusiasm for living the life God is leading me to. If you are looking for encouragement to recapture your dreams, look no further. This is the book for you!

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

July Giveaway - Week Two



CONGRATULATIONS!



won by Michelle



won by Marianne

 

won by Patty


As always, I will contact the winners by email however thanks to the nefarious ways of the internet my email might land in your spam folder so keep your eyes peeled! :-) If you haven't heard from me by Monday evening please email me your snail mail address at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. From time to time winners and I don't seem to connect, so I have a two week time frame. If I can't reach you within two weeks your win will be forfeited and I will add an extra win to a future draw to even things up.

Looking Ahead to Next Week's Giveaways:



The Doctor's Devotion

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WYATT, CHERYL
THE DOCTOR'S DEVOTION

When he fled Eagle Point years ago, former air force trauma surgeon Mitch Wellington left only broken dreams behind. Now he's back with a new dream—opening a trauma center in the rural area and saving lives. He hopes to hire the quick-thinking nurse who impressed him during an emergency. But Lauren Bates lost her faith and doesn't believe she deserves to help anyone. Mitch knows firsthand what loss feels like. And it'll take all his devotion to show Lauren that sometimes the best medicine is a combination of faith, community—and love.

My Review:

Wyatt writes emotionally charged romances that quickly sweep a reader away which makes The Doctor's Devotion a perfect summer escape read. Loved the tantalizing connection between Mitch and Lauren that slowly develops as the story progresses. But both are stubbornly clinging to their long lists of why a relationship won't work which effectively douses flames, but leaves smouldering embers to rise again. Frustrating and exciting and compelling.

The medical setting makes for a refreshing change from other books out this summer. And it's made all the more real by Wyatt's nursing background. Not only does she capture the nature of the work, but the spirit of it as well. An all round good read that contemporary romance lovers won't want to miss.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of A Doctor's Devotion, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday July 8 2012. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

Touching the Sky

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PETERSON, TRACIE
TOUCHING THE SKY

Though their first encounter is hardly auspicious, Laura Marquardt soon discovers herself drawn to the dashing Captain Brandon Reid. As an officer over the colored troops, he eagerly supports her desire to educate blacks and seek harmony in a town where the defeat of the South is a bitter reality.

When Laura's sister marries her Confederate beau, Laura finds herself in a difficult situation after overhearing a discussion with frightening consequences. In her heart she feels she should confide in Brandon, but Laura fears to do so may endanger her sister's life. Yet as the stakes continue to rise and Brandon's motives for pursuing her come into doubt, Laura questions where to turn... and wonders if her own dreams of love may be forsaken.

My Review:

This is the perfect book to review on Independence Day! It embodies the valiant spirit of America's pioneers -- men and women who dared to face insurmountable odds with grace and dignity in order to restore the freedom and peace that their founding fathers hoped for.

Touching the Sky takes place in Texas just after the Civil War and I learned a lot from Peterson's exacting research and the talented way she weaves facts within fiction. From the gripping first scene right to the breath-taking conclusion I felt as if I'd slipped back in time. And what a tumultuous time it was! I had no idea how divided Texas had been over the war and what a task it was to mend communities afterwards. Add in the fact that colored troops were brought in to keep the peace -- well -- what an excellent place and time to drop some resourceful characters into!

There's intrigue involving desperate men -- the struggle of ordinary citizens as they try to reclaim the life they knew before the war -- an impatient young woman who rushes headlong into love without a solid foundation -- and then there's Brandon and Laura who wrestle for the future God is leading them towards as unrest swirls around them. This is an epic novel that skillfully reveals the heart of a great nation even as it captures your imagination with the promise of hope.

Giveaway Opportunity:



If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Touching the Sky, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday July 8 2012. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

Inescapable

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MEHL, NANCY
INESCAPABLE

Lizzie Engel is used to running away. At eighteen, she left her Mennonite hometown, Kingdom, Kansas, with plans never to return.


But five years later, the new life she built is falling apart. Lizzie knows she's being followed, and she's certain the same mysterious stranger is behind the threatening letters she's received. Realizing she'll have to run again, the only escape Lizzie can manage is a return to the last place she wants to go.

Once she arrives in Kingdom, Lizzie is confident she'll be safe until she comes up with a new plan. In reacquainting herself with the town and its people--especially her old friend, Noah Housler--she wonders if she judged her hometown and her Mennonite faith too harshly. However, just as she begins to come to terms with her roots, Lizzie is horrified to discover the danger she ran from is closer than ever.

No longer sure who to trust and fearful for her life and the lives of those around her, Lizzie finds she has only one place left to run--to the Father whose love is inescapable.

My Review:

Nancy Mehl excels at creating realistic communities filled with complex characters and Kingdom doesn't disappoint. This tale is as much about the growing pains of the Mennonite town as it is about Lizzie Engel. In fact, there's some interesting parallels between Lizzie's spiritual growth and the Mennonite congregation's which adds a new dimension to the story. Fascinating stuff.

Even though Lizzie gained my immediate sympathy, I wanted to slap her silly a time or two...or three. Why oh why don't conflicted characters listen to my advice? Their lives would be so much easier that way. Oh...wait...that would mean my reading pleasure would be shorter, wouldn't it? Okay, scrap that last comment, I'm glad Lizzie didn't listen to my sage advice...sort of...because I enjoyed the emotionally tumultuous journey she took me on. Besides, she did figure it out in the end...nearly too late mind you...but then, this is a suspense, right?

Lizzie's daughter, Charity, stole my heart with her quest for Prince Charming. So many cute scenes that tugged at my heartstrings! Even though they annoyed and embarrassed her mom.

And Noah, solid, dependable, smitten. Pair those characteristics with some very un-Mennonite ones, like jealousy, and you get a multi-dimensional hunk of a hero. Throw in a mysterious stalker, tons of family dynamics and the forgiving love of our Savior and what do you get?  A compelling page-turner that you won't want to put down.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of  Inescapable, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday July 8 2012. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!


"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

July Giveaway - Week One

HAPPY CANADA DAY...
AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS WEEK'S WINNERS



won by Gwendolyn Gage

 

won by Ganise



won by Barbara Shelton





As always, I will contact the winners by email however thanks to the nefarious ways of the internet my email might land in your spam folder so keep your eyes peeled! :-) If you haven't heard from me by Monday evening please email me your snail mail address at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. From time to time winners and I don't seem to connect, so I have a two week time frame. If I can't reach you within two weeks your win will be forfeited and I will add an extra win to a future draw to even things up.

Looking Ahead to Next Week's Giveaways: