The power of fiction, the beauty of words, and the God who made us to wield them for His glory.

First Line Friday – 25 May 2018 – Dancing in the Rain (Eileen Rife & Jennifer Slattery)

Welcome to First Line Friday, hosted by Hoarding Books! I have an upcoming new release for you today: Dancing in the Rain by Eileen Rife and Jennifer Slattery. It releases on 4 June 2018 and is currently available for pre-order for just $2.99! It’s the premise of this book that first caught my attention: a young woman who was blinded in a car accident and the man who caused the accident coming together at a camp. I can’t wait to see how the story develops!

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My Unexpected Hope (Tammy L. Gray) – Review

~ About the Book ~ After a year of grieving her divorce and living a life permanently stuck on pause, Laila Richardson is finally ready to have her own happy ending. Then a listing for a quaint cottage in another town answers her prayers for a fresh beginning—one that will bring her closer to her new boyfriend, Ben. Unfortunately, in her small town of Fairfield, Georgia, letting go of the past is virtually impossible. No one wants to see her move on, including the man who destroyed her heart to begin with. Chad Richardson has spent years in misery but

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Character Spotlight: Laila & Chad from My Unexpected Hope (Tammy L. Gray)

Friends, I’m introducing you to a couple who will tug at your heartstrings today. Laila and Chad were soulmates from the time they met in kindergarten and married at the tender age of eighteen, but Chad’s alcohol addiction came between them. Laila Richardson Age: 27 Brief physical description: 5’ 7”, long blond hair, blue eyes. Wears her hair in a long, over the shoulder braid. Resembles: Julianne Hough Inspiration for Laila: I wanted that small town, country girl-next-door vibe. A girl who was beautiful but didn’t know it and spent most of her life trying to please others. Five words

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