New Release - Twilight at Blueberry Barrens - Colleen Coble

New Release - Twilight at Blueberry Barrens - Colleen Coble

Kate Mason has devoted herself to caring for her family’s blueberry barrens. But after her fields stop producing fruit, she’s forced to come up with alternative ways to make a living.

Renting out the small cottage on her property seems an obvious choice, but it won’t be enough. When entrepreneur Drake Newham shows up looking not only for a place to rent but also for a nanny for his two nieces, it’s almost too good to be true. And maybe it is—because Drake brings with him dangerous questions about who might be out to kill his family.

The more time Kate spends with Drake and the girls, the more difficult it becomes to hide her attraction to him. But a family crisis isn’t exactly the ideal time to pursue a romance.

Meanwhile, Kate learns that her uncle—in prison for murder—has escaped. Add to that a local stalker who won’t leave her alone, and Kate is looking over her shoulder at every turn. With threats swirling from multiple directions, she wonders if her blueberry fields will ever flourish again . . . or if this twilight is her last.

New Releases - Oct - 10 - 15

Dear Readers,

It has been a very busy two weeks here at the store.  Between author visits, booktables, writer's conference and an all day librarian event I felt like I was chasing my own tail.  Now there is time to breathe and relax again.  Time to pick a new book or two to enjoy and here are a few to get me started. 

Happy Reading,

Twilight at Blue Berry Barrens – Colleen Coble - #3 Sunset Cove Novel - Kate Mason has devoted herself to caring for her family’s blueberry barrens. But after her fields stop producing fruit, she’s forced to come up with alternative ways to make a living. Drake Newham shows up looking not only for a place to rent but also for a nanny for his two nieces, it’s almost too good to be true. And maybe it is—because Drake brings with him dangerous questions about who might be out to kill his family.

Season in Paradise – Barbara Cameron - #2 The Coming Home series - Rose Anna Zook has watched her two older sisters marry two Stoltzfus men and has always thought she and John, the third Stoltzfus brother, would marry, make a home together, have children. But John has other ideas. He’s enjoying his Rumschpringe in the Englisch world a little too much and isn’t interested in returning to the Amish community—especially to marry. 

A Gathering of Hope – Phillip Gulley - #3 of the Hope series - Thanks to an unexpected windfall, Sam Gardner's congregation (with the exception of a few malcontents) is eager to expand their meetinghouse. But before building can commence, the County Environmental Board and the Department of Natural Resources put the quietus on the plan.  A colony of endangered Indiana bats have made the tree beside the meetinghouse, and the meetinghouse attic, their place of hanging, mating, and living, which poses a big problem for the congregation

A Lady Unrivaled – Roseanna M. White - #3 Ladies of the Manor - Lady Ella Myerston can always find a reason to smile--even if it's just in hope that tomorrow will be better than today. All her life everyone has tried to protect her from the realities of the world, but Ella knows very well the danger that has haunted her brother and their friend, and she won't wait for it to strike again. She intends to take action . . . and if that happens to involve an adventurous trip to the Cotswolds, then so much the better.

Fates and Traitors – Jennifer Chiaverini – A novel of John Wilkes Booth - The subject of more than a century of scholarship, speculation, and even obsession, John Wilkes Booth is often portrayed as a shadowy figure, a violent loner whose single murderous act made him the most hated man in America. Lost to history until now is the story of the four women whom he loved and who loved him in return.

Librarians Event

Dear Readers,

This past Tuesday was our Fall Librarians event here at the store.  Twice a year we host over 100 librarians representing 80 churches.  It is a long, busy and fun day.  The whole store gets involved and by the end of the day, everyone is tired.  Even with that it is one of our favorite days and everyone looks forward to it each season.  If you are a church librarian or know a church librarians, please feel free to contact me for information on the next event.

Happy Reading,






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Laura McNeill

Dear Reader's,

Laura McNeil's novels are filling a place in the Christian fiction market that not many authors can or will try to.  She writes very real issue driven books.  Sometimes that means she crosses the line with language, but for me it makes the book all the better for it as it is close to what the real world is like.

In Sister Dear, Laura takes us on a journey with Allie.  She has just returned home after serving a 10 year prison sentence for a murder she didn't commit.  Only two people know she is innocent, herself and the real murderer, the rest of the town believes she was and is guilty.  But she is determined to prove her innocence not only for herself, but for the daughter she had to leave behind.

Not only is this book about Allie's return to society it is about her family and how they deal with it, the community as a whole and how the church seems awfully quiet in the amount they have given and are giving the family.  It really did add a very interesting dynamic to the story that didn't always leave me comfortable with my reaction to what was happening.

I have recommended Laura's books strongly since reading Center of Gravity, and will continue to do so because she is turning out books that make you think about and maybe notice things you may not have before.

Happy reading

New Release - Tangled Webs - Irene Hannon

Tangled Webs - Irene Hannon

After a disastrous Middle East mission ends his six-year Army Ranger career, Finn McGregor needs some downtime. 

A peaceful month in the woods sounds like the perfect way to decompress. But peace isn't on the agenda once he crosses paths with publishing executive Dana Lewis, a neighbor who is nursing wounds of her own. 

Someone seems bent on disrupting her stay in the lakeside cabin she inherited from her grandfather. As Finn and Dana work together to discover who is behind the disquieting pranks, the incidents begin to take on a menacing tone. And when it becomes apparent Dana's foe may have deadly intent, Finn finds himself back in the thick of the action--ready or not. 

Bestselling author Irene Hannon draws readers into a web of psychological suspense where danger lurks in dark corners . . . and keeps them captive until the very last page.

New Releases - October 10 - 15

Dear Readers,

Another great list for the month of October.  When the weather is so pleasant out it is hard to stay inside to read.  With these titles available it does become a bit easier.  

Happy Reading. 

From this Day Forward – Lauraine Snelling - #4 Song of Blessing -Revisit Old Friends in Blessing in This Heartwarming Series Conclusion Deborah MacCallister, head nurse at the Blessing hospital, has loved Toby Valders since her school days, but she's had enough of their on-again, off-again relationship. Toby truly cares for Deborah, but he's never felt like he could commit to marriage or a family.When Anton Genddarm, the new schoolteacher, comes to town, the young women of Blessing see a chance to force Toby's hand with a little strategic matchmaking.

Tangled Webs – Irene Hannon - #3 Men of Valor - Someone seems bent on disrupting Dana Lewis' stay in the lakeside cabin she inherited from her grandfather.  Finn and Dana work together to discover who is behind the disquieting pranks, the incidents begin to take on a menacing tone.

Mrs. Grant and Jule – Jennifer Chiaverini - In 1844, shy Missouri belle Julia Dent met Lieutenant Ulysses S. Grant, brilliant horseman and reluctant soldier. The two fell deeply in love, but Grant’s abolitionist family refused to attend their wedding. For despite her husband's objections, Julia kept as her slave another Julia, known as Jule.

The Wish – Beverly Lewis - Leona Speicher got the "sister" she'd always dreamed of the day Gloria Gingerich and her family moved to Lancaster County Amish farmland.   Leona is shocked when the Gingeriches suddenly pack up and disappear after being expelled from the church for reasons no one will discuss. Despite Leona's pleas, Gloria goes with them, leaving more than one broken heart behind.

When Love Arrives – Johnnie Alexander - Dani Prescott came to the children's hospital to spy on Brett Somers--so how did she end up on a date with him? Weeks earlier she'd seen an interview in which he blamed her mother for the plane crash that had killed his parents. But the crash had killed her mother as well, so Dani can't believe the story Brett's trying to sell to the media.

Newton and Polly – Jody Hedlund – A Novel of Amazing Grace - Now remembered as the author of the world’s most famous hymn, in the mid-eighteenth century as England and France stand on the brink of war, John Newton is a young sailor wandering aimlessly through life. His only duty is to report to his ship and avoid disgracing his father—until the night he hears Polly Catlett’s enchanting voice, caroling. He’s immediately smitten and determined to win her affection.

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