This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Abingdon Press (October 2012)
by
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Author of 35 books, wife, mother and yes…hot (flasher) lives with her fabulous husband, Matt and their 5 children and 3 dogs in the scenic Willamette Valley in Oregon. When asked to describe her family, Carolyn likens her crowd to the
Brangelia Bunch saying modestly, “Only we’re better looking.” Right now,Carolyn is back in the saddle with her new title: Beyond The Storm, coming out in October 2012! In the mean time, be sure to catch her on the critically acclaimed TOOHOTMAMAS Blog where Carolyn and Wendy tackle Marriage, motherhood and menopause: How to do all three and stay out of prison! They are hilarious! You’ll wet yourself, guaranteed! Visit them at: www.toohotmamas.wordpress.com.
ABOUT THE BOOK
After a tornado rips through her town, store owner Abigail comes across a piece of fabric from a wedding dress among the devastation. Abigail is moved to start collecting other swatches of fabric she finds – her neighbor’s kitchen curtains, a man’s necktie, a dog’s bed – which she stashes in shopping bags. As she pursues her seemingly absurd quest, horrible realities spark the question, “What kind of a God would allow such tragedy?”
As she struggles to reconcile her right to happiness amidst the destruction, Abigail begins piecing together a patchwork quilt from the salvaged fabric in hopes it will bring some peace. But a new relationship with Justin, a contractor, may require too much of her fragile heart. Will her pain and questions of faith give way to the courage to love?
If you would like to read the first chapter of Beyond the Storm, go HERE.
My Thoughts on this book!
This is a wonderful story of love, faith, and survival after a devistating tornado hits a small town. The vivid details of the tragedy and the feelings of the people is so realistic you feel like you are there with them. The love and courage these people show during their healing process makes this a very touching and heartwarming story that I thoroughly enjoyed!
I encourage you to pick up a copy for yourself! It makes for a wonderful read! And this is the first book in the Quilts of Love Series by Abingdon Press. There are many books to follow in this series from Abingdon in the next year or so, so be sure to look for them!
This book was provided by David Cook through Christian Fiction Blog Alliance. I was not required or expected to give a positive review. The
opinions in this review are mine only.
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