Monday, May 26, 2008

Coming soon from debut author, Christa Parrish

Home Another Way by Christa Parrish

After her mother's death and her father's abandonment, tiny infant Sarah Graham was left to be raised by her emotionally distant grandmother. As a child she turned to music for solace and even gained entrance to Juilliard. But her potentially brilliant music career ended with an unplanned pregnancy and the stillborn birth of her child.

In an attempt to escape the past, Sarah, now twenty-seven, is living life hard and fast and she is flat broke. When her estranged father dies, she travels to the tiny mountain hamlet of Jonah, New York, to claim her inheritance. Once there, she learns her father's will stipulates a six-month stay before she can receive the money. Fueled by hate and desperation, Sarah settles in for the bitter mountain winter, and as the weeks pass, she finds her life intertwining with the lives of the simple, gracious townsfolk. Can these strangers teach Sarah how to forgive and find peace?

A story of grace, of God's never-ceasing love, and the sometimes flawed, faithful people He uses to bring His purposes to pass.

Releasing October, 2008 from Bethany

Relz Reviewz Extras:~

Visit Christa's website and blog

Pre order from Amazon and Koorong (Aust)

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Fabulous open giveaway!

Thanks to the generosity of Rebeca Seitz and her wonderful team at Glass Road Public Relations I have an extra copy of Fossil Hunter to give away and, as promised, a copy of Along Came A Cowboy.

This give away is open to
ALL my readers, near and far, so post a comment before midnight Sunday 1st June, 2008 and let me know which draw you would like to enter (it can be both!).

PLEASE leave a email or website where you can be contacted.


Read my reviews:~

Fossil Hunter

Along Came a Cowboy

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Fossil Hunter winner amendment!

Thanks to Jennifer at Quiverfullfamily, a woman of honesty and generosity, I am drawing another name for one of the signed Fossil Hunter books. Since entering my giveaway, Jennifer discovered she was receiving a copy (unsigned, mind you!) of Fossil Hunter so offered for me to draw another winner instead of her! Thanks, Jennifer :)

Do have at look at her blog about
"musings on christian family living, homeschooling, homesteading, home business and more!"

So.....ReadingRobin is now the winner of the book! Please email me your snail mail details, Robin as I don't have another way to contact you other than this post. relzreviewz @ gmail . com . au (minus spaces)

The winners of Fossil Hunter are...

Lalycairn and Jennifer Bogart ~ congratualtions!

I look forward to receiving your details so your signed copies can be on their way.

For those of you wondering about my choice, I am going to sit on the fence! A toss up between Sydney Bristow and Elizabeth Bennett although I don't envy either one their families - LOL!!

Thanks everyone for joining in the fun, especially John, for his entertaining interview and generosity!

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Sneak peek at A Time to Gather by Sally John and Dr Gary Smalley

The sequel to A Time to Mend is on its way and it looks great. A Time to Gather will release in September, 2008 from Thomas Nelson.

Siblings Lexi and Eric battle addictions rooted in their pasts. Spurning the safe harbor offered by their parents, they tread unlikely paths to recovery.

After thirty years, Max and Claire are renewing their vows--with changed hearts. But the Beaumont's grown children still grapple with the effects of their formerly broken home.

Daughter Lexi Beaumont garnered local notoriety when she saved her family from wildfire--a fame rivaled only by that of her celebrity newscaster brother, Eric. But the attention sheds light on darker places she'd rather keep hidden. As Lexi tries to settle quietly back into life After the Fire, romantic troubles plague her. Then Eric's always erratic behavior begins to spiral out of control. His drinking has reached a new height--and only a headstrong policewoman seems to make any headway with him. It'll take a miracle of grace to bring these two hurting souls to a place of recovery and healing.

The winners are....

Blue Violet ~ Finding Hollywood Nobody

Carole ~ Sincerely, Mayla

Congratulations - hope you enjoy the books!

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Wagered Heart by Robin Lee Hatcher

"I'll wager you five dollars I can get him to come to church within thirty days."

Pouting from being removed by her parents from the proper society she enjoyed in Philadelphia, Bethany Silverton is hardly enamoured with her family's final destination ~ Sweetwater, Montana. A town of wild cowboys, darkened saloons and, until the Silverton's arrival, bereft of a church or pastor.

Yet with one glance at rancher Hawk Chandler's enigmatic eyes and fine form, Bethany determines that her life is not over after all! When Hawk turns down her invitation to attend her father's new church, Bethany's competitive streak kicks in and an innocent wager with her friend Ingrid starts a chain of events that transform their lives forever.


Robin Lee Hatcher's latest offering is a romance reader's delight! The romantic tension between Hawk and Bethany ignites on their first meeting and doesn't let up until the final page. While the outcome is a forgone conclusion, Robin's talent with the written word and her unerring ability to create engaging characters, sets this story apart from most other historical romances. Hawk and Bethany's journey is fraught with misunderstandings, personal tragedy and the schemes of a treacherous man adding excitement to a tale that overflows with simmering attraction and blossoming love. Interspersed with humour and electrifying dialogue, Wagered Heart is a summer treat not to be missed.

Available June, 2008 from Zondervan

Relz Reviewz Extras:~

Review of Robin's Return to Me

Robin's website

Robin's blog, Write Thinking

Buy Wagered Heart at Amazon or Koorong (Aust)

CFBA Blog Tour of Broken Angel by Sigmund Brouwer


This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Broken Angel

(WaterBrook Press (May 20, 2008)

by

Sigmund Brouwer



ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Sigmund Brouwer is the author of eighteen best-selling novels for children and adults. His newest book is Fuse of Armageddon and his novel The Last Disciple was featured in Time magazine and on ABC’s Good Morning America. A champion of literacy, he teaches writing workshops for students in schools from the Arctic Circle to inner city Los Angeles. Sigmund is married to Christian recording artist Cindy Morgan, and they and their two daughters divide their time between homes in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada and Nashville, Tennessee.


ABOUT THE BOOK

Her birth was shrouded in mystery and tragedy.
Her destiny is beyond comprehension.
Her pursuers long to see her broken.
She fights to soar.

A father's love for his daughter…a decision that would change both their lives forever. But who is she really─and why must she now run for her life?

Caitlin's body has made her an outcast, a freak, and the target of vicious bounty hunters. As she begins a perilous journey, she is forced to seek answers for her father's betrayal in the only things she can carry with her─a letter he passes her before forcing her to run, and their shared memories together.

Being hunted forces Caitlyn to partner with two equally lonely companions, one longing to escape the horror of factory life in Appalachia and the others, an unexpected fugitive. Together the three will fight to reach a mysterious group that might be friend or foe, where Caitlyn hopes to uncover the secrets of her past...and the destiny she must fulfill.

In the rough, shadowy hills of Appalachia, a nation carved from the United States following years of government infighting, Caitlyn and her companions are the prey in a terrifying hunt. They must outwit the relentless bounty hunters, skirt an oppressive, ever-watchful society, and find passage over the walls of Appalachia to reveal the dark secrets behind Caitlyn’s existence–and understand her father’s betrayal.

Prepare yourself to experience a chilling America of the very near future, as you discover the unforgettable secret of the
Broken Angel.

In this engrossing, lightning-paced story with a post-apocalyptic edge, best-selling author Sigmund Brouwer weaves a heroic, harrowing journey through the path of a treacherous culture only one or two steps removed from our own.

If you would like to read the first chapter, go
HERE.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

The winners of Healing Promises are...


Fiona, ad and Hannah ~ congratulations. You won't be disappointed!

Hannah - please email your snail mail details to relzreviewz @ gmail . com (minus spaces) within seven days to claim your book :)

Orchid House by Cindy Martinusen