God Longs for a Close Relationship with His Children

Intimate Conversations: Devotions to Nurture a Woman’s Soul by Alicia Britt Chole is a wonderful and refreshing way to start the day each morning and facilitates a deeper relationship with God. The reader will feel as though she is sitting across the table talking to a dear friend as she delves into Chole’s book. Alicia Britt Chole utilizes humor and real-life examples to show that God is longing for His children to simply endure each moment of the day with Him beside them. These short and straightforward devotions with reflective questions after each days reading are designed to make the reader ponder life and to draw closer to an intimate relationship with the Heavenly Father.

Title: Intimate Conversations: Devotions to Nurture a Woman’s Soul
Author: Alicia Britt Chole
Genre: Nonfiction
Publisher: Revell – a division of Baker Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-8007-3289-9
Release Date: September 2009
Price: $11.99
Available at: Amazon, Christianbook, Barnes and Noble, and Borders

This Suspense Novel Will Keep You Glued to the Pages

Christian author Irene Hannon has written another masterfully crafted tale in her Heroes of Quantico series. The second book, Eye for an Eye, is the story of FBI agent Mark Sanders. Bad press after an accidental shooting forces Mark, a Hostage Rescue Team member, to a St. Lois field office until the dust settles. The move is not without pleasant surprises as Mark runs into his first love, psychologist Emily Lawson. The suspense mounts as a sniper sets aim to take one of them out. Who is the intended target? Can Mark keep Emily safe? Will they have a chance to explore the love blooming between them? Will Emily be able to move past her fear of loosing another loved one and allow Mark into her life? Will Mark be able to reconcile his relationship with God after years of witnessing horrific events? Spine tingling suspense and fireworks sparking romance make this one book not to miss! Pick up a copy of Irene Hannon’s Eye for an Eye: Book Two in the Heroes of Quantico series to discover a great read.

Title: Eye for an Eye
Author: Irene Hannon
Genre: Fiction - Suspense
Publisher: Revell
ISBN-13: 978-0800733117
Release Date: September 2009
Price: $12.99
Available at: Amazon, Christianbook.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders

Delicious Spicy Italian Texas Romance

Take one feisty, young woman of Italian decent and add a handsome, young man with a yummy Texas twang and the result will be a new delightful romantic comedy series from Christian author Janice Thompson. The first book in the Weddings by Bella series, Fools Rush In, will entertain the reader from cover to cover with its quirky cast of characters who are full of exuberance and effervescence. For dog lovers, Janice has even added a very spoiled psychotic ball of fur, a Yorkie-Poo named Precious.

Bella Rossi is a single, young woman who is managing her family’s business. In her attempt to revamp the wedding business to feature various themes in an attempt to attract more customers, Bella must first successfully pull off the perfect wedding first with the theme being Boot-Scootin’ wedding. Now, all Bella needs is a deejay who knows his country music. Dwayne Neeley is a hunky young cowboy with a warm Texas drawl that will leave the female readers swooning. Can these two extreme opposites blend together to pull off a Boot Scootin’ wedding? To find out, grab a copy of this delicious read, Fools Rush In by Christian author Janice Thompson. It is as zesty as Aunt Rosa’s Italian cooking that will tease the taste buds throughout the entire story as well.

Title: Fools Rush In
Author: Janice Thompson
Genre: Fiction – Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Revell – a division of Baker Publishing Group
ISBN-13: 978-0-8007-3342-1
Release Date: September 2009
Price: $13.99
Available at: Amazon, Christianbooks.com, Borders, Barnes and Noble, and local Christian retailers

A Review of Silent Savior

How easy it is to believe in God when life is prosperous, everyone is healthy, and peace is prevalent. Christian author A. J. Gregory in her newest release, Silent Savior: Daring to Believe He’s Still There, challenges readers to see that believing even when in the midst of tragedy, even when life’s burdens weigh heavily, and even when sorrow and pain seem to rip the heart asunder exemplifies the greatest faith of all because all hope seems lost yet the choice to believe is still made. Gregory utilizes various biblical references to encourage and reassure readers that God is still there. After all, did not his own son question Him upon the cross by asking if God had forsaken him? Job questioned God and ranted at him during his time of suffering and affliction. Gregory tackles the question most people have when in the midst of tragedy, which is where is God? Throughout her book, Gregory offers suggestions as to why God may be silent. Silent Savior is a powerful and wonderfully written look at believing even when God is not seen, nor heard, nor His presence felt for whatever reason.

Title: Silent Savior: Daring to Believe He’s Still ThereAuthor: A. J. Gregory
Genre: Nonfiction – Christian Living
Publisher: Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group
ISBN-13: 978-0-8007-3285-1
Release Date: September, 2009
Price: $12.99
Available at: Amazon, Christianbook.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and local Christian retailers

Redemption through Christ Shines through Young Adult Novel

Who is Michelle Sutton? I'm in my early forties but can pass for thirties. I have a husband of 19 years and two teens (11th and 12th graders). I live on 4.5 acres in Southeastern Arizona and enjoy country living because up until 2001 I lived in cities my whole life. I love to help people and write about real life heartaches with Christ as the ultimate solution. I also love to write romantic scenes.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy reading better than anything with writing fiction coming in second.

Of the books you’ve written, which is your favorite and why? I've written more than I've sold. I'm probably up to about 15 total. I could never choose a favorite. It would be like saying which of my kids do I love the most.

Where do you draw inspiration from for your characters? From real people I know. Usually a combination of traits so it's not one solid person but each is a mixture of several people I know.

Of all the characters you’ve created, which one do you identify with the most and why? I love Tony from the Second Glances series. He screws up a lot but he's real.

What makes your newest release, It’s Not About Him (Book 2 in the Second Glances series), unique? It's about an open adoption as one way of dealing with a crisis pregnancy and it's from the birth mother's point of view. This is the only book like it that I know of anywhere, including ABA.

What issues are the characters working through in your latest release, It’s Not About Him? Crisis pregnancy, adoption search, sexual situations, an alcoholic friend.

How did you get involved in writing? I just started doing it. Seriously.

Why did you decide to start writing books for the Young Adult audience? I didn't decide. They just came out that way. They are most appropriate for mature teens and college aged people.

What advice would you offer an aspiring author? Keep writing until something sells. Don't be a one book wonder.

What story ideas would you like to explore in the future? I've got tons of ideas in the works. I'd tell you what they are but then I'd have to kill you *wink*.

What has God been teaching you lately? How to trust in Him to direct my path and to work for Him and no one else.

Premarital sex, consumption of alcohol, and teen pregnancy are often taboo subjects in the Christian realm. Yet, these problems do exist in today’s world. One Christian author has been valiant enough to tackle these difficult issues in a realistic and tactful manner. In her new book, It’s Not About Him, Michelle Sutton has adeptly portrayed a young teen and the daunting choices she must make after she becomes pregnant. Most importantly, this is a story of God’s redemptive grace, which no one has earned but each is given because of God’s fervent love for every person. This masterfully crafted Young Adult novel is an effective way to reach out with these inevitable truths: each action bears consequences and Christ’s blood bought redemption for all.

Title: It’s Not About HimAuthor: Michelle Sutton
Genre: Fiction – Young Adult
Publisher: Sheaf House
ISBN-13: 978-0979748578
Release Date: September, 2009
Price: $12.99
Available at: Amazon, Christianbook.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and local Christian retailers

Raising a boy or know someone who is? Read Boy-sterous Living by Jean Blackmer

Boy-sterous Living: Celebrating Your Loud and Rowdy Life with Sons by Christian author Jean Blackmer is a wonderful guide that any mother raising a son should read. Readers will feel as though they have settled down to share a nice conversation with a dear friend on the trials and joys of parenting boys. Boy-sterous Living is laced with humor, relevant Bible verses, and practical insights drawn from not only Jean’s own experiences as the mother of three boys but also from the interviews she conducted with other parents of boys. She expounds upon the characteristics that make boys unique and different from girls. Dirt is like a second skin to most boys. Boys typically like loud noises and often make them. While mothers are generally wired to be worriers by nature, boys are often wired to be risk-takers. In addition to helping moms understand these unique characteristics, Jean also points out the joys of viewing the world through the eyes of a boy. Most importantly, Jean’s book stands as a reminder that every parent has made a mistake or two along the journey of raising their children.

Title: Boy-sterous Living: Celebrating Your Loud and Rowdy Life with Sons

Author: Jean Blackmer

Genre: Nonfiction - Christian Life - Family

Publisher: Beacon Hill Press

ISBN-13: 978-0-8341-2390-8

Price: $14.99

Available at: Amazon, Christianbook.com, and local Christian retailers