We Shall Not Shatter – Reader Friday

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We Shall Not Shatter by Elaine Stock is this week’s Reader Friday. Here’s the first line. “The French marble clock in the bedroom chimed five o’clock at the same time a pounding came to the front door.” Now for this week’s photo and Scripture verse. I truly hope this is the last snow for our area this year! lol Although it …

Reader Friday ~ When Love Blossoms

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I read When Love Blossoms by Elaine Stock last week and loved it! Here’s the back cover copy, then read on for my take. The journeys in life take you to unexpected destinations. The love of a good person brings you home. Kierra Madden, proprietor of the Kindred Lake Inn, struggles for stability after her engagement ends, family strife continues, …

Reader Friday – Her Good Girl

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I cannot believe I forgot to post my Reader Friday Blog! Wow. This deadline is getting to me. lol I am at 63,280 words going to 90,000. And a March 1 deadline. I could possibly need a few prayers to make this deadline! Now onto Her Good Girl by Elaine Stock. This is a psychological suspense story that deals with Munchausen Syndrome …

Reader Friday – Winter’s Kiss

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I have a confession to make. Earlier this month I was reading a fiction book that had been recommended as a good example of writing. It was an excellent example of writing, but it was also very dark and somewhat graphic with the violence. I could not finish it. After years of reading Christian Fiction, I discovered I couldn’t put such a dark …

Always With You by Elaine Stock – A Review

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  Today I’m giving away a copy of Elaine’s Stock’s debut novel, Always With You,  to one lucky person who leaves a comment. (Print book for US addresses, digital for all other) Elaine Stock has crafted an amazing story of redemption in Always With You with well-drawn characters and an intriguing plot. Seeking the love she never had, Isabelle falls hard …