May 2, 2009

These are the new/slightly-used novels that I’m giving away for my May giveaway! All of these novels will go to ONE winner! Leave your email address if you want to enter the drawing! Continental US and Canada residents only, please!
1. John’s Quest by Cecelia Dowdy
John French, a science professor, is an agnostic–he’s unsure if God exists. When he’s hired to tutor a blind seven-year-old child, Scotty, he finds himself falling for the child’s beautiful aunt/guardian, Monica Crawford. Monica’s life changes drastically when her irresponsible younger sister abandons her handicapped son on her doorstep. As John helps Monica to educate her nephew, he falls in love with her. However, problems arise when Monica, a devout Christian, finds herself drawn to Scotty’s handsome and intelligent tutor. Monica finds herself in a bind because she knows it’s a sin to be unequally yoked with a non-believer. How in the world can these two lovebirds overcome the huge problems that stand in the way of their relationship?

2. Milk Money by Cecelia Dowdy
Running a dairy farm is a big job, but doing it alone is almost impossible.
When her dad dies, Emily must work hard to save the family farm, but she manages. Until the day the CPA pulls in her drive and announces he’s there to do an audit on the place.
Franklin Reese is appalled at the lack of interest the Cooper women have in the financial end of their livelihood, but he dives in, determined to help them learn. The further he looks into Mr. Cooper’s dealings, however, the more uncomfortable he becomes.
Can he uncover the truth of the situation and still earn the love of the amazing Emily Cooper? Will Franklin’s addiction to alcohol keep them apart, even after the farm is taken care of? Only God can heal hurting hearts and repair broken lives. Will these two let Him in?

3.
Bittersweet Memories by Cecelia Dowdy
Karen Brown is angry at God, and at herself, for falling in love with Lionel Adams, her ex-fiancé. When her beloved suddenly disappears, along with thousands of dollars stolen from their mega-church, she re-locates back to her hometown in Annapolis Maryland to live with her mother. She’s stunned to discover handsome plumber Keith Baxter living next door.
Keith is smitten with Karen, but wonders if she’s still in love with Lionel. He wants Karen to accept him into her life, but he doesn’t know if he’d be a good match for her due to his troubled past. Can Karen forgive Lionel, and let the Lord back into her heart?

4.
The Preacher Wore A Gun by Joyce Livingston
Mitch needs some kind of intervention. With his wife’s desertion and subsequent tragic death, life in Mitch Drummond’s home has gotten completely out of hand. Mitch’s job as a detective keeps him away from home at all hours. When his mother-in-law decides she’s had enough of caring for the kids, Mitch is hard pressed to find a nanny-quick. Tassie needs a job until she goes back to school in the fall. An unexpected turn of events brings her into contact with Mitch, and she agrees to be his family’s nanny. But Tassie has no idea what she’s getting into! God can use a willing person to reach even the hardest, most rebellious soul. As Tassie brings light into this dark, dysfunctional family, will love blossom and grow?

5.
Kate Ties The Knot by Loree Lough
Katherine Flynn has been widowed for seven years and has adjusted well to her independent lifestyle. She has started her own dressmaking shop and quickly has a thriving business. But, the day Kate’s eight-year-old son, Adam, is chased home by a burly shipbuilder is when Kate decides Adam is in desparate need of some male influence. John Joseph O’Keefe, who everyone refers to as J. J. , has never had any need for a woman cluttering up his life, but he figures a man could do worse than Kate Flynn. In fact, she just may be the answer to his prayers. Besides that, J. J, has a strong desire to help Adam stay out of mischief. He gives the boy a job at his warehouse and has to face his growing attraction to Kate nearly everyday. The North Carolina coast is changing as fast as Kate’s tide of emotions. Will she lose her son to a sea of trouble or surrender to the comforting arms of an Irishman?

6.Out Of The Blue by Janice A. Thompson

7.A Very Special Delivery by Linda Goodnight

8.Illusions by Wanda B. Campbell – I’ll be posting a review of this novel soon.
9.Love Finds You In Last Chance California by Miralee Ferrell

10.The List by Sherri Lewis

11.
Along Came Jones by Linda Windsor
Diana Wells lost track of God in her hard-earned quest for success in the New York advertising world. Now she’s accused of embezzlement, fleeing for her life with nowhere else to turn. When trail outfitter Shepherd Jones runs Diana’s car off the road, the ex — U.S. Marshal isn’t sure what to make of his comely stray. Instinct says this duchess of disaster is on the run and needs help — a girl like her can’t last long in the forsaken outpost of Buffalo Butte. But is Shep willing to risk his life and his heart to offer her the same refuge God once provided him?

12.
The Visitor by Lori Wick
The Visitor, book three in the series, is set in the English countryside, 1812. After being thrown from his horse, Alexander Tate is left with bandaged eyes and prayers for healing. Under doctor’s orders, he leaves London for rest in Collingbourne. When his Aunt Harriet asks one of the Steele sisters to read to him daily, the intriguing voice of this visitor sparks new light in his heart.

As Tate’s affection grows, he wonders if this vibrant woman could love a man who might never see. Will these two young hearts trust God’s healing touch, however it may come?

13.
Daisy Chain by Mary E. Demuth – I’ll be posting my review for this novel soon.The abrupt disappearance of young Daisy Chance haunts the small town of Defiance, Texas. Fourteen-year-old Jed Pepper searches for answers in this gritty and compelling story of love and sorrow, revealing God’s hand of redemption in impossible situations. Lyrical fiction from a bright new literary talent.

14.
Sutter’s Cross by W. Dale Cramer
When an injured stranger arrives in a small town, life gets thrown into chaos, teaching lessons in both humility and kindness.