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Giveaway + Chronology of Birchwood Manor of The Clockmaker*s Daughter by Kate Morton

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I'm thrilled to have a special feature for you today! We have the chronology of Birchwood Manor from the New York Times' Bestseller, The Clockmaker's Daughter ! Plus, the publisher has kindly offer one reader a copy of the new paperback release of The Clockmarker's Daughter! ABOUT  The Clockmaker's Daughter Title:   Shouting at the Rain Author:  Lynda Mullaly Hunt Publisher:  Nancy Paulsen Books Release Date:   May 7, 2019 Genre:  Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction Links*:  Amazon  l  Goodreads  l  Book Depository  l   Itunes My real name, no one remembers. The truth about that summer, no one else knows. In the summer of 1862, a group of young artists led by the passionate and talented Edward Radcliffe descends upon Birchwood Manor on the banks of the Upper Thames. Their plan: to spend a secluded summer month in a haze of inspiration and cre...

Review: A Silken Thread by Kim Vogel Sawyer

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". . . God don't waste nothin'. That all things is s'posed to wo'k fo' good."   (309 ARC) Title:   A Silken Thread Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer Publisher:   Waterbrook Press Release Date: April 2, 2019 Genre:  Inspirational Historical Romance Links*:  Amazon  l  Goodreads  l  Book Depository  l  CBD  l  Itunes For readers who love a heartwarming romance and a rich historical setting comes a tale of a young woman with a heavy burden, the International Cotton Exposition, and the pursuit of true love. Eighteen-year-old Laurel Millard, youngest of seven children, is expected to stay home and “take care of Mama” by her older siblings, but Laurel has dreams of starting her own family. Operating a silk loom at the Atlanta Exposition will give her the chance to capture the heart of a man wealthy enough to take care of Laurel and any children she might bear, as well as her mother. Langdon Roc...

Review: The Heart of a King: The Loves of Solomon by Jill Eileen Smith

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". . .be strong. . . act like a man, and observe what the Lord your God requires."   (112) Title:   The Heart of a King: The Loves of Solomon Author:  Jill Eileen Smith Publisher:   Revell Release Date: April 30, 2019 Genre:  Inspirational Biblical Fiction  Links*:  Amazon  l  Goodreads  l  Book Depository  l  CBD  l  Itunes Get swept away by a story of love, loss, and longing King Solomon could--and did--have anything he wanted, including many women from many lands. But for all of his wealth and wisdom, did he or the women he loved ever find what they were searching for? In this engrossing novel, find yourself whisked away to ancient Israel, where you'll meet four remarkable women: Naamah the desert princess, Abishag the shepherdess, Siti the daughter of a pharaoh, and Nicaula the queen of Sheba. As you experience the world of Solomon through his eyes and theirs, you'll g...