Heart of Stone
Posted by Vicki on Mar 22, 2010
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jill Marie Landis is the bestselling author of over twenty novels. She has won numerous awards for her sweeping emotional romances, such as Summer Moon and Magnolia Creek. In recent years, as market demands turned to tales of vampires, erotica, and hotter, sexier historical romances, Jill turned to writing Inspirational Western Romances for Steeple Hill Books. She truly feels back in the saddle again, working on stories that are a joy to write. With her toes in the sand and head in the clouds, Jill now lives in Hawaii with her husband, Steve.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Laura Foster, free from the bondage of an unspeakable childhood has struggled to make a new life for herself. Now the owner of an elegant boardinghouse in Glory, Texas, she is known as a wealthy, respectable widow. But Laura never forgets that she is always just one step ahead of her past.
When Reverend Brand McCormick comes calling, Laura does all she can to discourage him as a suitor. She knows that if her past were discovered, Brand’s reputation would be ruined. But it’d not only Laura’s past that threatens to bring Brand down?it’s also his own.
When a stranger in town threatens to reveal too many secrets, Laura is faced with a heartbreaking choice: Should she leave Glory forever and save Brand’s future? Or is it worth risking his name?and her heart?by telling him the truth?
If you would like to read the first chapter of Heart Of Stone, go HERE
Moving Right Along
Posted by Vicki on Mar 15, 2010
No, unfortunetely I don’t mean moving moving….I just meant moving through my work, and errands and other type things.
We got laundry done today, since we didn’t want to do it over the weekend. Than we went and ate, figured we might as well since we were in town. Then I took the kids to the Rec Center so they could go swimming, while I took care of my work here at the library. After I get done here I need to drop off acouple of bills, maybe pick up some cigarettes (although I’m thinking about waiting to get them in Topeka), then I’m going to take the girls to Dairy Queen for ice cream. I wish we were celebrating having a house, but this is just because I’m in the mood I suppose.
God I want to move so bad!!!!!
Public Safety Degrees
Posted by Vicki on Mar 15, 2010
There was a time when I thought of looking into public safety degrees. I was thinking along the police officer line, but I know there are many other types of public safety as well.
Now if I was still interested in pursueing something like that, I would have to look no farther than my internet and Lewis University. I like their website as it seems easy to navigate, and it’s also posted in several different places how to contact them if you want more information, or have questions. My school days are over for the time being, but Lewis will be in my mind should I change my mind.
Cheapest Auto Insurance
Posted by Vicki on Mar 15, 2010
They may live up to their marketing of having the “cheapest auto insurance” in the country, but one should always take the quality of service in mind as well, in my honest opinion anyway. Cheap insurance may help you on a month to month financial basis, but what about the times when you need quick, helpful service as well, like after a car accident, or even when you want to change you coverages. I’ve never had a problem with my company. They even meet with me on occasion to go over my policies and make sure they are still sufficient for my needs.
Blinds
Posted by Vicki on Mar 15, 2010
I’ve never been a big fan of the regular old blinds, as they tend to get bent and broke. The strings tangle, and then they don’t raise and lower correctly. Curtains are find for me, although it’s harder and harder to find nice thick curtains, and sturdy rods.
My Sis decided that she would make curtains for her house, and I think at some point I will follow suit and make curtains for our house, when we get one that is. You see I like nice thick curtains that keep out the winter chill, instead of sheers and such curtains that are basically for decoration.
Dead Reckoning
Posted by Vicki on Mar 15, 2010
A most intriguing book that kept me hooked from the start!!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ronie has been married since 1990 to a man who can easily be defined in classic terms as a hero. She has four beautiful children. Her eldest daughter is 16 this year, her second daughter will be 13, and her twin boys are 10. After having four children, she finally finished her degree in December 2006. She now has a B.S. in Psychology through Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Getting her degree is a huge triumph for both her and her family–they survived!
This degree has also given her a fabulous perspective on her characters
and how to not only make them deeper, stronger, but to make them realistic and know how they’ll respond to each situation. Her debut novel, Dead Reckoning released March 2010 from Abingdon Press. And her Discarded Heroes series begins in July from Barbour with the first book entitled Nightshade.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Underwater archeologist Shiloh Blake is consumed with passion for the water and inflamed at the injustices of life. When her first large-scale dig traps her in the middle of an international nuclear arms clash, she flees for her life.
When she spots a man trailing her, the questions are, Who is he? And how is he always one step ahead? Is the man trailing her an enemy or a protector sent by her CIA father?
Reece Jaxon is a former Navy SEAL and now serves his country as a spy. His life is entangled by the beguiling Shiloh Blake as he hunts down the sources to a nuclear dead drop in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai, India. The only way to end this nightmare and prevent a nuclear meltdown is to join forces with Reece. Will Shiloh violate her vow to never become involved in her father’s web of intrigue and mystery? Will she reconcile with her past and with him? Will she allow God to help her throught this ordeal of danger, mistrust and uncertainty?
If you would like to read the first chapter of Dead Reckoning, go HERE.
Disability Insurance
Posted by Vicki on Mar 8, 2010
She wanted to scream in frustration. Her disability insurance check was late, for the 3rd month in a row, her hot water tank wasn’t hot, the plumber said that he couldn’t come and look at it for at least 2 days, and to top it off she had a disagreement with her oldest daughter this morning. How much more could she take?? She couldn’t answer that question. She laid her head on her arms as the tears started to flow.
Term Life Insurance
Posted by Vicki on Mar 8, 2010
I keep thinking that perhaps I should look into some more life insurance. I never know if it’s term life insurance, or one of the other kinds of insurance that I want. I want to make sure that if anything does ever happen to me, that the girls will be taken care of. Obviously I can’t afford enough insurance for them to be taken care of for life, but at least they will have a little to get them started off.
Most importantly is having someone around that would love them and care for them as I would want. Thankfully I have that covered as well.
Heart’s Awakening
Posted by Vicki on Mar 5, 2010
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Delia Parr, pen name for Mary Lechleidner, is the author of 10 historical novels and the winner of several awards, including the Laurel Wreath Award for Historical Romance and the Aspen Gold Award for Best Inspirational Book. She is a full-time high school teacher who spends her summer vacations writing and kayaking. The mother of three grown children, she lives in Collingswood, New Jersey.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Two people in desperate circumstances. Life has left few choices for Elvira Kilmer. Her hopes for marriage and a family of her own have long since passed her by, and her arrival on Dillon’s Island, nestled in the Susquehanna River, is not of her choosing, either.
She needs work. And Jackson Smith needs a housekeeper. Yet Ellie never imagined the widower would be so young…so handsome. Jackson, on the other hand, has never met anyone quite so…plain. But he quickly comes to realize that Ellie’s presence may solve his own problems–both the rearing of his young boys and the scandal that surrounds his first marriage.
When Jackson offers her something quite out of the ordinary, will Ellie look beyond mere necessity and risk opening her heart?
Yet what options does she have? To marry would mean a home and stability. So despite the rumors circling Jackson and his first wife, Ellie accepts this unlikely proposal…
If you would like to read the first chapter of Hearts Awakening, go HERE.
Hearts Awakening
Posted by Vicki on Mar 3, 2010
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Delia Parr, pen name for Mary Lechleidner, is the author of 10 historical novels and the winner of several awards, including the Laurel Wreath Award for Historical Romance and the Aspen Gold Award for Best Inspirational Book. She is a full-time high school teacher who spends her summer vacations writing and kayaking. The mother of three grown children, she lives in Collingswood, New Jersey.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Two people in desperate circumstances. Life has left few choices for Elvira Kilmer. Her hopes for marriage and a family of her own have long since passed her by, and her arrival on Dillon’s Island, nestled in the Susquehanna River, is not of her choosing, either.
She needs work. And Jackson Smith needs a housekeeper. Yet Ellie never imagined the widower would be so young…so handsome. Jackson, on the other hand, has never met anyone quite so…plain. But he quickly comes to realize that Ellie’s presence may solve his own problems–both the rearing of his young boys and the scandal that surrounds his first marriage.
When Jackson offers her something quite out of the ordinary, will Ellie look beyond mere necessity and risk opening her heart?
Yet what options does she have? To marry would mean a home and stability. So despite the rumors circling Jackson and his first wife, Ellie accepts this unlikely proposal…
If you would like to read the first chapter of Hearts Awakening, go HERE.
