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Synopsis:~

Former Marine Jake Porter has far deeper scars than the one that marks his face. He struggles with symptoms of PTSD, lives a solitary life, and avoids relationships.

When Lyndie James, Jake’s childhood best friend, lands back in Holley, Texas, Jake cautiously hires her to exercise his Thoroughbreds. Lyndie is tender-hearted, fiercely determined, and afraid of nothing, just like she was as a child. Jake pairs her with Silver Leaf, a horse full of promise but lacking in results, hoping she can solve the mystery of the stallion’s reluctance to run.

Though Jake and Lyndie have grown into very …

Character Spotlight: Sarah Loudin Thomas’ Margaret & Henry with a giveaway

Meet a musician and a carer in

Sarah Loudin Thomas’

Appalachian Blessings series

Until the Harvest

Bethany House

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The Story

When a family tragedy derails Henry Phillips’s college studies, he’s left unmoored and feeling abandoned. Although Henry tries to find escape in bad company, the only things that can tamp down his anger and grief are the family farm, his fiddle, and sweet but unusual pre-teen Mayfair Hoffman.

Unfortunately, Mayfair’s older sister, Margaret, with the freckles and cute, turned-up nose, has the opposite effect. Worse, she’s his grandmother’s housekeeper and helper, so she’s always around and ready to …

Cover Art ~ The Making of Falcon

We talk a lot about covers here on the blog, with great wisdom, knowledge, and insight, right?! Actually, not so much 😉

Here’s a look at someone who truly knows what it takes to make an eye-catching cover that reflects the story, characters, and impact of a book. The talented Kirk DouPonce of DogEared Design has created all of Ronie Kendig’s Quiet Professionals cover art and this video shows you just how he does it!

When you have recovered from the sheer talent and time spent on this cover (thank goodness for time lapse photography!), scroll down and be sure …

Tracy Groot: Discover more…and a giveaway

Discover more about

Tracy Groot

and her World War II novel

Maggie Bright

Tyndale House

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A book character that sticks in my mind is… Why?

Mattie Ross, from True Grit, because Charles Portis was some kind of genius with that pen. A guy said of Portis that he “captures the naïve elegance of the American voice.” Mattie is one of the most original characters in literature.

The last book that made me cry was…

The Sentinels of Andersonville. I didn’t know if one of the characters was going to make it. (So then…maybe those tears were frustration. Ha ha…)…

Falcon by Ronie Kendig

Synopsis:~

Special Forces operator Salvatore “Falcon” Russo vowed to never again speak to or trust Lieutenant Cassandra Walker after a tragedy four years ago. But as Raptor closes in on the cyber terrorists responsible for killing two of their own, Sal must put his life-and the lives of his teammates-in her hands. Despite his anger, Cassie is ill-prepared for his resistance and the fallout when she must protect the one asset who can end the attacks. As allies become enemies and hostiles become unlikely partners, Raptor fights for its very existence.

My endorsement:~

Ronie Kendig’s books are always far from …

Susan Crawford: Discover more…and a giveaway

Discover more about

Susan Crawford

and her debut novel

Saving Justice

Redbud Press

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A book character that sticks in my mind is…

Hadassah from Francine Rivers’ Mark of the Lion series. Not trying to be overly dramatic here, but she completely revolutionized my walk with the Lord. Her relationship with Jesus was so personal and intimate, and she loved the people in her life so beautifully. It was a new way of thinking for me at the time. By the end of the series, I realized I had viewed Christianity as a list of rules to be followed, but …