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Synopsis:~

Natalie Sinclair is working to eradicate the diseases decimating whole villages in the Republic of Dhambizao when she meets Dr. Chad Talcott, a surgeon on sabbatical from a lucrative medical practice now volunteering at a small clinic.

Meanwhile, things are unraveling in Dhambizao. Joseph Komboli returns to his village to discover rebel soldiers abducting his family and friends. Those that were too old or weak to work lay motionless in the African soil. When Chad and Natalie decide to help Joseph expose this modern-day slave trade—and a high-ranking political figure involved in it—disaster nips at their heels.

Where is …

The Silent Gift by Michael Landon Jr & Cindy Kelley ~ Tracy’s Take

Publisher’s Synopsis:

The decade of the ‘thirties was a time of enormous uncertainty–for the world, for America, and in particular for one lonely, struggling mother and her disabled son. Their story is one of unyielding love and incredible sacrifices in the face of circumstances beyond belief.

But then The Gift appears…where has it come from, and why? How can a young boy who cannot communicate provide comfort and direction to seekers who learn of the special ability? Whatever the source, its presence brings a single shaft of light and hope to Mary and her beloved son, Jack… Will …

Character Spotlight ~ Melody Carlson’s Four Lindas with giveaway

The Four Lindas

Melody Carlson is a talented writer that can turn her hand to any genre or age group and write significant, challenging and entertaining stories. Her newest series commences with As Young As We Feel, focussing on the lives of four women in their fifties, who have been life long friends.

Enjoy this introduction to the four Lindas!

Brief physical description

While not all baby-boomers age as gracefully as the foursome pictured here (the women who starred in 30-Something TV show a couple of decades ago) today’s 50-something women aren’t sitting in their rocking chairs. Meet

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Ann Shorey ~ What’s Cooking?

Ann Shorey

CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE

Sauce:

½ cup sugar

1 ½ cups water

16 large marshmallows

Heat the above in a 2-qt. saucepan on stovetop over low heat until marshmallows dissolve. Pour into 1 ½ qt. round oven-safe casserole dish. Set aside while preparing batter.

For batter, mix together:

2 tablespoons softened butter

½ cup sugar

1 cup regular flour (not self-rising)

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

½ cup milk

½ cup chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blend ingredients together until well-combined. Drop by spoonfuls onto marshmallow syrup. Cover dish

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Character Spotlight ~ Debbie Viguie’s Cindy Preston & Jeremiah Silverman

Cindy Preston & Jeremiah Silverman

Debbie Viguie is well known for her YA Sweet Seasons fiction series. With her Psalm 23 Mysteries she turns her hand to suspense with a twist, a Rabbi and a church secretary combine forces to solve a murder! I’m looking forward to reading The Lord is My Shepherd.