Goodbye to Yesterday by Wanda E. Brunstetter A Review

ABOUT GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY

Join Meredith and Luke Stoltzfus, an Amish couple who are faced with the greatest challenge of their young lives. Financial struggles. Arguments. A suspected pregnancy. A last-minute trip to Middlebury, Indiana. A deadly encounter at a Philadelphia bus station. Will their love and faith be enough to bring them back together again, against all odds?  Book 1 of the 6-part serial novel--The Discovery-A Lancaster County Saga.

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Barbour Books (February 5, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1616260858
ISBN-13: 978-1616260859
Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 ounces

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Wanda Brunstetter is an award-winning romance novelist who has led millions of readers to lose their heart in the Amish life. She is the author of over 60 books with more than 6 million copies sold. Many of her books have landed on the top bestseller lists, including the New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and CBD. Wanda is considered one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre, and her work has been covered by national publications, including Time Magazine and USA Today. Wanda’s books have been translated into four foreign languages.
http://www.wandabrunstetter.com/

MY REVIEW
   I’ve read several of Wanda E. Brunstetter’s books and have enjoyed them. Goodbye to Yesterday is an O.K. book but it is very short and doesn’t give you much to read and relate to as a story. You only learn a few things and then the book is over. I realize this is a 6 part book, but don’t feel it is worth reading the rest of the story. There isn’t enough meat {so to speak} in the story to keep my attention. They say short and sweet is best, but I don’t like a short story unless it gives you something to wait for in the next book.
  What they tell you in the synopsis Financial struggles. Arguments. A suspected pregnancy. A last-minute trip to Middlebury, Indiana. A deadly encounter at a Philadelphia bus station. Is just about the whole book.
  I like Amish books, but this one really isn’t what I expected or what I find interesting. So I really don’t recommend it.

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Thanks to Handlebar Marketing for providing this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255

Picture Perfect by Janice Thompson * A Review

ABOUT PICTURE PERFECT
 Feisty wedding photographer Hannah McDermott has dealt with her share of difficult brides. But none can compare to the ultimate Bridezilla she's dealing with now. Still, she's trying desperately to impress Bella Neeley, Galveston Island's most sought-after wedding planner, so she can take the top spot in Bella's list of recommended photographers--a spot currently occupied by her arch-rival, Drew Kincaid. What she doesn't count on, however, is falling head over heels for the competition.

With her contagious humor and cast of quirky characters, Janice Thompson gives readers more of the bridal business drama they want in a brand-new series all about those long-suffering people who make beautiful weddings happen. Readers are desperately waiting for more of Bella and this new series brings her back in a big way, while introducing new characters fans will love. Fans will laugh out loud as they experience this breezy and entertaining novel from a great storyteller.

Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Revell (February 15, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0800721527
ISBN-13: 978-0800721527

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Janice Thompson is a seasoned romance author and screenwriter. An expert at pulling the humor from the situations we get ourselves into, Thompson offers an inside look at the wedding business, drawing on her own experiences as a wedding planner. She is the author of the Weddings by Bella series and the Backstage Pass series. She lives in Texas.




MY REVIEW
  Picture Perfect by Janice Thompson is book one in the Weddings by Design series. I enjoyed reading it.
  Picture Perfect is a romantic contemporary that is also full of suspense and comedy. It’s not a book that is really suspenseful but has parts of suspense to keep you reading to find out how it ends.
  Hannah thinks she isn’t good enough to ever be first in anything. She always thinks others know more than her, are prettier than her and can get the things they want and need more than her. Hannah has some dear old friends and makes some dear new ones. She has grown up in a family that does the same things day in and day out. Never trying new things. Than the strangest things begin to happen.
  She gets to meet and gets to find out what her competitor in the photography business is like. Will they become friends and fierce enemies going for the same businesses?
  Hannah is Irish and in this book you get to read many Irish sayings and I love that.
  This is really a fun, light-hearted read that is very enjoyable. I think you will enjoy it and I recommend it.

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I received my free copy from Donna Hausler from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group for my review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255

Rebekah by Jill Eileen Smith * A Review

When her father dies and she is left in the care of her conniving brother Laban, Rebekah knows her life has changed forever. Her hope for the future is restored when she falls in love with her cousin Isaac, and their relationship starts strong. But marital bliss cannot last forever, and the birth of their twin sons marks the beginning of years of misunderstanding, disagreement, and betrayal. The rift between them grows wider and wider until it is surely too deep to be mended. And yet, with God all things are possible.

Join bestselling author Jill Eileen Smith as she fills in the blanks around the biblical women behind the men we know well. Her in-depth research and creative storytelling bring Rebekah's unique story alive with romance, heartache, and the power of forgiveness.

Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Revell (February 15, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0800734300
ISBN-13: 978-0800734305

Jill Eileen Smith is the author of Sarai, book one in the Wives of the Patriarchs series, and the bestselling author of the Wives of King David series. When she isn't writing, she enjoys spending time with her family--in person, over the webcam, or by hopping a plane to fly across the country. She can often be found reading, testing new recipes, grabbing lunch with friends, or snuggling one or both of her adorable cats. She lives with her family in southeast Michigan.
To learn more about Jill or for more information about her books, visit her website at www.jilleileensmith.com. You can also contact Jill at jill@jilleileensmith.com. She loves hearing from her readers.


MY REVIEW
   Jill Eileen Smith is a wonderful storyteller and has a great imagination. Her story of Rebekah from the account in the Bible is really interesting.  I probably would have had a few things different if I wrote the story, but everyone is different.
   I like how this book portrays Rebekah as independent and full of life and spunk.
  The love story between Rebekah and Isaac is very special and tender.  The scenes were described brilliantly. You feel like you are there.
  I think Rebekah is a book worth reading for enjoyment and also to help us understand how things can change in a marriage. The ending is excellent. I highly recommend this book.

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I received my free copy from Donna Hausler from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group for my review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255