The Perfect Life by Robin Lee Hatcher

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The Perfect Life by Robin Lee Hatcher
Paperback: 302 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (February 5, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595541489
ISBN-13: 978-1595541482

Product Description – from Amazon.com

Katherine Clarkson has the perfect life. Married to Brad, a loving and handsome husband, respected in their church and the community. Two grown daughters on the verge of starting families of their own. A thriving ministry. Good friends. A comfortable life.

She has it all–until the day a reporter appears with shocking allegations. Splashed across the local news are accusations of Brad’s financial impropriety at his foundation and worse, an affair with a former employee. Without warning, Katherine’s marriage is shattered and her family torn apart. The reassuring words she’s spoken to many brokenhearted women over the years offer little comfort now.

Her world spinning, Katherine wonders if she can find the truth in the chaos that consumes her. How can she survive the loss of what she thought was the perfect life?

For those interested. I’m giving away this novel.

Robin Lee is one of my favorite authors. One thing she did in this book, which I wasn’t used to seeing her do in other novels, was use the first person point of view for one of the characters. If you read this book, I highly recommend you finish it. Something happens at the end that surprises you, making you stop and wonder when people are accused of something, whom should you believe is telling the truth? The subject of adultery is dealt with in this novel, however, based upon the outcome, I feel that it’s dealt with in a very different, yet believable manner. This book was a good, quick read. I read it on the plane while I was on my way home from Chicago!

~Cecelia Dowdy~

My Book Is Out…Officially!!

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My book officially went on sale today, May 1, 2008! It’s listed on the Heartsong Presents website: heartsongpresents.com

The price is only $2.97 + shipping! Also, if I understand correctly, you can order several books for the same shipping cost! You can always order mulitiple copies for your friends or church members, or, you can order some other Heartsong Presents titles in addition to mine! 🙂

You can order one of two ways:

Simply place a call to the following phone number:
(740) 922 7280

Tell them you want to order Heartsong Presents title #794 entitled John’s Quest.

Or, if you prefer, simply print this order form and order my novel:

http://www.heartsongpresents.com/download/pdf/order-form.pdf

Enjoy! Also, I love hearing from readers! Feel free to let me know if you enjoyed the book!

~Cecelia Dowdy~

Christy Award Nominees!

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I’d like to congratulate the following 2008 Christy Award Nominees:

CONTEMPORARY (STAND ALONE)

♦

Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin (Thomas Nelson)

♦

In High Places by Tom Morrisey (Bethany House, a division of Baker
Publishing

Group)

♦

Quaker Summer by Lisa Samson (Thomas Nelson)

CONTEMPORARY (SERIES, SEQUELS, AND NOVELLAS)

♦

Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon (Viking Penguin)

♦

A Time to Mend by Sally John and Gary Smalley (Thomas Nelson)

♦

What Lies Within by Karen Ball (WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group)

HISTORICAL

♦

Lady of Milkweed Manor by Julie Klassen (Bethany House, a division of
Baker

Publishing Group)

♦

A Proper Pursuit by Lynn Austin (Bethany House, a division of Baker
Publishing

Group)

♦

Tendering in the Storm by Jane Kirkpatrick (WaterBrook Multnomah
Publishing

Group)

LITS (four nominees due to a tie)

♦

Doesn’t She Look Natural by Angela Elwell Hunt (Tyndale House
Publishers)

♦

Hallie’s Heart by Shelly Beach (Kregel Publications)

♦

Let Them Eat Cake by Sandra Byrd (WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing
Group)

♦

Trophy Wives Club by Kristin Billerbeck (Avon Inspire, a division of
HarperCollins

Publishers)

ROMANCE

♦

Lightning and Lace by DiAnn Mills (Barbour Publishing)

♦

Remember to Forget by Deborah Raney (Howard Books, a division of Simon
and

Schuster)

♦

Remembered by Tamera Alexander (Bethany House, a division of Baker
Publishing

Group)

SUSPENSE

♦

The Cure by Athol Dickson (Bethany House, a division of Baker
Publishing Group)

♦

My Hands Came Away Red by Lisa McKay (Moody Publishers)

♦

The Pawn by Steven James (Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group)

VISIONARY

♦

Auralia’s Colors by Jeffrey Overstreet (WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing
Group)

♦

The Restorer by Sharon Hinck (NavPress Publishing Group)

♦

Scarlet by Stephen R. Lawhead (Thomas Nelson)

FIRST NOVEL

♦

Auralia’s Colors by Jeffrey Overstreet (WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing
Group)

♦

Demon: A Memoir by Tosca Lee (NavPress Publishing Group)

♦

The Stones Cry Out by Sibella Giorello (Revell, a division of Baker
Publishing Group)

YOUNG ADULT

♦

Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson (NavPress Publishing Group)

♦

In Between by Jenny B.Jones (NavPress Publishing Group)

♦

Maggie Come Lately by Michelle Buckman (NavPress Publishing Group)

Book Giveaway! Angels!

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I’m doing another book giveaway. I have not posted the reviews for all of the books listed below, however, I’ll probably post reviews for some of them within the next few days.

Also, I’ll be giving away copies of my own novel periodically to those who comment on this blog. You can comment on any blog post to be entered to win a copy of my novel, John’s Quest.

Also, if you win one of the titles listed below, when I send the title to you, I MIGHT include a copy of my own novel for you to enjoy!

Reading Michael Landon Jr’s and Tracie Peterson’s novel, One More Sunrise, has gotten me to thinking about angels! So…

If you’re interested in winning one of the novels listed below then I’d like for you to leave a comment about the following subject matter: Angels. I know that’s a broad topic, but I’ve heard some who say they thought they’ve seen an angel. Have you ever felt as if you “seen” or “felt/sensed” an angel’s presence? Or have you known somebody who’s had an angelic experience? Or, you can simply leave your thoughts about angels in general.

I’ll start by giving my thoughts on the subject. Angels have always fascinated me. Since angels are in the Bible, I can only assume that they are around us, helping us, protecting us, although, I don’t ever actually “feel” or “see” their presence. Also, from my Bible reading, I’ve noticed that the angels mentioned are usually male (like Gabriel and Michael).

Feel free to leave your comments abouts angels. It doensn’t have to be anything deep or earth-shattering! You can even mention your favorite angel story from the Bible, if you’d like, or whatever angelic subject you’d like to comment on!

Here are the books I’m giving away. When you comment, be sure to leave an email address so that I may contact you if you win! Also, be sure to let me know which novel(s) you’re interested in winning!

One More Sunrise by Michael Landon Jr. and Tracie Peterson
Treasures Of The North by Tracie Peterson
The Perfect Life by Robin Lee Hatcher
Listening To Her Heart by Joyce Livingston – A Heartsong Presents Title
What’s Cooking by Gail Sattler – An old Heartsong Presents Title
Margaret’s Quest by Muncy G. Chapman – An old Heartsong Presents Title
Murder On The Old Bunions by S. Dionne Moore – A recent Hearstong Presents Mystery
My Soul Cries Out by Sherri L. Lewis
Mercy, Mercy Me by Ronn Elmore – an old Walk Worthy Press title (this title kind of reminds me of an ABA title more so than CBA)

~Cecelia Dowdy~

Treasures Of The North by Tracie Peterson

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Treasures Of The North by Tracie Peterson (Yukon Quest #1)
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (January 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 076422378X
ISBN-13: 978-0764223785
From Barnes And Noble.com:
In the rugged, untamed Alaskan frontier, Grace, Bill(change mine), and Karen hope to start anew. Torn between her desire to obey her parents and her terror of the man they’ve arranged for her to marry, young Grace decides to escape to Alaska and thus forever alter her future. Bill(change mine), a widower, must choose between parenting his son and young daughter and following his dream. Karen chooses to strike out on her own in search of a missing family member.

With “gold fever” and the call of the wild drawing a host of characters to the frozen north, they believe they can build a future in the growing opportunities Alaska offers. But despite the hope of a new life, their pasts continue to threaten each of them….
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I made a couple of changes to the review I copied and pasted from Barnes And Noble. They had Peter listed as the widower and it was actually a character named Bill Barringer who was a widower who struggled with the decision to stay and raise his children or strike out to make his fortune! I didn’t want to confuse anybody who felt inclined to read this novel!

I purchased this book a long time ago from Crossings Book Club. Tracie Peterson is one of my favorite authors and this book will not disappoint! Grace Hawkins must escape from her father’s arranged marriage. Her father’s bad habits have placed Grace’s future in jeopardy, so an arrangement is made for her to escape to Alaska. En route on the ship, she meets Peter Colton. They are smitten with one another, but Peter is an non-believer. His family “worships” him and he feels that he should be the one to make all big decisions for his immediate family. Grace tries to kindly tell him that he can’t be a god to his family because Peter is human, and he must accept that he is not perfect. Grace tries to get Peter to accept God as the head of his family instead of himself. Their different views about God and religion places a damper on their relationship as Peter arranges for Grace and her companions to work in a store catering to those arriving for the Alaskan Gold Rush.

I loved the setting! Peterson did a great job of making me feel as if I were in Alaska during historical times as the Gold Rush occurred.
~Cecelia Dowdy~