Net's Book Notes

Falls Like Lightning

2012-01-30T00:01:00.000-08:00

Shawn Grady is on my list of authors to watch. If you've read his work, you understand why. Let’s begin with the summary: When hotshot smoke jumper Silas Kent gets his own fire crew, he thinks he's achieved what he's always wanted. But a lightning-sparked fire in the Desolation Wilderness of the Sierra Nevadas has his team in a plane before they can even train together. Pilot Elle Westmore

Paper Angels by Jimmy Wayne with Travis Thrasher

2012-01-26T00:01:00.000-08:00

I know we're a little past Christmas, but this story is timeless. Let's begin with the summary: Kevin Morrell is a forty-three-year-old husband and father who runs a successful design and marketing firm that's crashed into the suffering economy. Attempting to navigate the busyness of the mall at Christmas, Kevin is humbled when he stumbles across the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Project. His

The Guardian Duke by Jamie Carie

2012-01-23T00:01:00.000-08:00

This one doesn't release until February, 2012, but I wanted to give you a heads-up so you can be watching for it. Jamie's one of my favorite authors. Let's begin with the summary: The Guardian Duke is award-winning novelist Jamie Carie’s most exciting story yet, a uniquely arranged Regency-era romantic adventure where hero and heroine know each other through written letters but have yet to

When God Whispers Your Name by Max Lucado

2012-01-19T12:23:00.000-08:00

Let's begin with the summary: Do you find it hard to believe that the One who made everything keeps your name on His heart and on His lips? Did you realize that your name is written on the hand of God (Is. 49:16)? Perhaps you've never seen your name honored. And you can't remember when you heard it spoken with kindness. In this book, Lucado offers the inspiration to believe that God has already

The Shadow of Your Smile by Susan May Warren

2012-01-12T08:58:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the blog tour for Susan May Warren’s latest novel, The Shadow of Your Smile. I’m thrilled we get to go back to Deep Haven for this one. Love that series! Read on for contest info. First, the summary: A beautiful blanket of snow may cover the quaint town of Deep Haven each winter, but it can’t quite hide the wreckage of Noelle and Eli Hueston’s marriage. After twenty-five years, they

New Christian Fiction Releases: January, 2012

2012-01-01T17:00:00.000-08:00

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. With each listing below, you'll find Amazon links for both print and e-books for your convenience. Halflings by Heather Burch -- One girl. Three half-angel guys. And the fate of the world. (Young Adult from Zondervan). Summer of Promise by Amanda Cabot -- Stagecoach robberies and a certain

A Victorian Christmas by Catherine Palmer

2011-12-31T00:01:00.000-08:00

I so enjoy reading novella compilations at Christmastime, so when this one came as a freebie for Kindle, I downloaded it. Especially considering it’s written by Catherine Palmer, one of my favorite authors of Christian historical romance. She has a way with story and characters that wins me over. Let’s begin with the summary: A beautiful patchwork of four novellas about love and joy at

Night With a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory

2011-12-29T14:34:00.000-08:00

This book isn’t due out until early March 2012, but I wanted to highlight it now so you could be watching for it. Have you read The Perfect Stranger series by David Gregory? (Dinner with A Perfect Stranger and Day with a Perfect Stranger) I did and loved them. Even saw the movies. So glad David’s writing on this series again. Here’s the summary: Six years ago, businessman Nick Cominsky

Baby, It's Cold Outside by Susan May Warren

2011-12-21T00:29:00.000-08:00

I love reading Christmas stories at Christmastime, don't you? Especially when they're penned by one of my favorite authors. Here's the summary: Five strangers with broken hearts. One raging blizzard. Baby, it's cold outside! Dottie Morgan has no desire to share her home or her heart over the Christmas holidays. After all, her Christmas spirit froze over when Dottie lost her son in World War II.

Author Interview: Anita Higman

2011-12-19T00:01:00.000-08:00

It's almost Christmas! I have one more holiday treat for today--an interview with author Anita Higman about her two-in-one re-release: Love Finds You Under the Mistletoe. So, let's see, we've had the egg nog and the candy cane. Today, grab a chocolate-covered marshmallow Christmas tree, and enjoy! Welcome, Anita! Please tell us a bit about yourself. I grew up on a farm in western Oklahoma. I

Author Interview: Lauralee Bliss

2011-12-12T00:01:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone. You're in for another Christmastime treat today! Lauralee Bliss, one of the authors of the four-in-one entitled A Quaker Christmas is here to share her behind-the-scenes information about this compilation. Since you had egg nog last week *wink*, grab a candy cane and enjoy! Welcome, Lauralee! What type of books do you write? I write Christian romance, both historical and

Author Interview: Susan Sleeman

2011-12-06T21:29:00.000-08:00

Hey readers, it's Christmastime! Just for fun, I've got some interviews lined up this month with authors of recently released Christmas books! Today's guest is Susan Sleeman, author of The Christmas Witness (see book info below). She's here to share some behind-the-scenes info with you. Grab a glass of egg nog and enjoy! Hi Susan, what inspired you to become an author? The life long love of

New Christian Fiction Releases: December, 2011

2011-12-01T08:23:00.000-08:00

Here is the list of recent and/or upcoming releases in Christian fiction as compiled by ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers). More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW FictionFinder website. Where possible, I've included links to Amazon for you. Some of these are only $0.99 during December. Enjoy! An Amish Wedding by Beth Wiseman -- Romance from Thomas Nelson;

A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander

2011-11-14T09:01:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the blog tour for A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander. Don’t you just love that over? Gorgeous! Let’s begin with the summary: A fake. A forger. More than anything, Claire Laurent longs for the chance to live an authentic life, to become the woman she wants to be. And she'll be given that choice. But will it come at too costly a price? Claire Laurent's greatest aspiration is to

Dry as Rain by Gina Holmes

2011-11-10T20:22:00.000-08:00

Award-winning author, Gina Holmes, has just released an amazing second novel. Let's begin with the back cover copy: Behind every broken vow lies a broken heart. When Eric and Kyra Yoshida first met, they thought their love would last forever. But like many marriages, theirs has gradually crumbled, one thoughtless comment and misunderstanding at a time, until the ultimate betrayal pushes them

Christian Fiction New Releases for November, 2011

2011-11-01T21:48:00.000-07:00

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW FictionFinder website. I've included the amazon links, where available, to help you find them over there. A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander -- Historical Romance from Bethany House; To create something that will last is Claire Laurent's most fervent desire as an artist. It's also her greatest weakness. All that Sutton

Love on the Line by Deeann Gist

2011-10-25T08:03:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the blog tour for Love on the Line by Deeanne Gist! See below for a great contest opportunity from the tour coordinators and author. Let's begin with the back cover copy: Rural switchboard operator Georgie Gail is proud of her independence in a man's world ... which makes it twice as vexing when the telephone company sends a man to look over her shoulder. Dashing Luke Palmer is more

Smitten by Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, and Denise Hunter

2011-10-21T16:35:00.000-07:00

How delightful to receive the ARC (advanced reader copy) for this book during a recent writers’ conference. Smitten is a novella compilation with four novellas written by Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, and Denise Hunter. It releases December 20, 2011. Let’s begin with the back cover copy: Four friends devise a plan to turn Smitten, Vermont, into the country's premier romantic

Hello, Hollywood! by Janice Thompson

2011-10-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the blog tour for Janice Thompson's latest romantic comedy, Hello, Hollywood! Let's begin with the back cover copy: Athena Pappas is the head writer on one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. But when Vegas comedian Stephen Cosse is brought in to beef up the show's suddenly sagging ratings, she starts to worry about her job. Sparks fly as the competition--and

A Heart Revealed by Julie Lessman

2011-10-01T17:13:00.000-07:00

I enjoy Julie Lessman’s writing. I’ve read all her books and couldn’t pass up the chance to read the latest in her Winds of Change series, A Heart Revealed. Let’s begin with the back cover copy: Ten years ago, Emma Malloy fled Dublin for Boston as a battered woman, escaping the husband who scarred her beautiful face. The physical and emotional wounds have faded with time, and her life is

The Chair by James L. Rubart

2011-09-15T16:29:00.000-07:00

The Chair, James L. Rubart's latest novel, releases in print today! Let’s begin with the summary: If someone gave you a chair and said it was made by Jesus Christ, would you believe them? When an elderly lady shows up in Corin Roscoe's antiques store and gives him a chair she claims was crafted by Jesus, he scoffs. But when a young boy is miraculously healed two days after sitting in the chair

Blog Tour: Fairer than Morning by Rosslyn Elliott

2011-09-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, welcome to the blog tour for Fairer than Morning, a new release from a new author, Rosslyn Elliott. Let's begin with the summary:Ann dreams of a marriage proposal from her poetic suitor, Eli-until Will Hanby shows her that nobility is more than fine words. On a small farm in 19th-century Ohio, young Ann Miller is pursued by the gallant Eli Bowen, son of a prominent family. Eli

New Christian Fiction Releases September, 2011

2011-09-01T11:08:00.000-07:00

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW FictionFinder website. The Amazon links for print books (if available) are included below. Enjoy! A Biltmore Christmas by Diane Ashley and Rhonda Gibson -- A Historical Romance from Barbour; Explore the luxuries of America’s largest home through the eyes of the fictional Bradford sisters. A Bride’s Portrait of Dodge City,

Playing Hurt by Brian Goins

2011-08-29T00:07:00.000-07:00

Today, I'm doing something a little out of the ordinary here at Net's Book Notes. My husband and I are part of the Playing Hurt blog tour. And my husband wrote today's review. Read on! Let's begin with the summary of this book: A marriage book that husbands will actually want to read! Everyone admires people who play hurt, from the superstar athlete to the journeyman player who finishes the game

Blue Skies Tomorrow by Sarah Sundin

2011-08-22T15:43:00.000-07:00

Another great read by talented author, Sarah Sundin! Let's begin with the summary: Lt. Raymond Novak prefers the pulpit to the cockpit, but at least his stateside job training B-17 pilots allows him the luxury of a personal life. As he courts Helen Carlisle, a young war widow and mother who conceals her pain under a frenzy of volunteer work, the sparks of their romance set a fire that flings

Pirate of My Heart by Jamie Carie

2011-08-09T20:48:00.000-07:00

Pirate of My Heart by Jamie Carie Let's begin with the summary for this latest book by Jamie Carie: When her doting father dies, Lady Kendra Townsend is given a choice: marry the horrid man of her cold, money-grubbing uncle's choosing or leave England to risk a new life in America with unknown relatives. Armed with the faith that God has a plan for her, Kendra boards a cargo ship and meets

Mommy Whispers by Jenny Lee Sulpizio

2011-08-01T15:00:00.000-07:00

Moms, do you remember the days of reading picture books to your kiddos? Treasured times. I've just read one you'll love, especially if you have a daughter. Let's begin with the summary: Mommy Whispers is a keepsake children's book that depicts the special relationship between a mother and her daughter through each stage of their lives and ultimately, the power of prayer and faith in God

Husband Material

2011-07-19T00:01:00.000-07:00

Husband Material E-book releases 7-22-11 Do you own an e-reader? I love mine! It's sort of addicting, clicking from screen to screen. E-books are the "wave of the future," but many of us are already riding it, whether as readers or writers. Today I wanted to veer away from the usual reviews for just a moment to share some good news with you. As you may know, I'm not only a book reviewer

My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren

2011-07-16T18:34:00.000-07:00

This novel was so much fun to read! Let's begin with the summary: When it comes to love, sometimes you have to be a little foolish. Unknown to her quaint town of Deep Haven, Isadora Presley is the star host of My Foolish Heart, a popular syndicated talk radio show. From her home studio, she gives listeners advice on romance . . . even though she’s never had a date. It’s not that she doesn

Another New Release for July

2011-07-04T21:45:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, I realized I left this one off the list. Can't have that. Not with this author. Love his books! Check out Shawn Grady's latest, Falls Like Lightning: When hotshot smoke jumper Silas Kent gets his own fire crew, he thinks he's achieved what he's always wanted. But a lightning-sparked fire in the Desolation Wilderness of the Sierra Nevadas has his team in a plane before they can

New Christian Fiction Releases: July, 2011

2011-07-04T20:13:00.000-07:00

Here are the latest Christian Fiction releases as compiled by ACFW and Fiction Finder. I've added more links. So, below you'll see the books with their descriptions, plus links to buy at Amazon (if you're interested). And at the bottom, links for e-books through Amazon (if available). Dandelion Summer by Lisa Wingate -- General Fiction from Penguin Praise. J. Norman, recently widowed, aging

A Texan's Promise by Shelley Gray

2011-06-27T00:01:00.000-07:00