Review of Through the Fire

Shawn Grady utilizes his expertise as a Reno, NV firefighter and paramedic to craft a remarkable story filled with intrigue, heart-pumping action, on the edge of your seat suspense, and tender romance mixed with God’s amazing grace. Through the Fire is filled with such vivid imagery that readers will feel as though they are in the midst of the thick smoke and swirling flames. Readers will also come away having a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices firefighters and paramedics make each and every day.

Aidan O’Neill’s a firefighter who takes precarious risks. One day, his arrogant attitude places a fellow firefighter in danger and Aidan is put on administrative leave. The events of that day haunt him: plaguing him with doubts about his abilities to do his job. 

When someone begins setting blazes that roar wildly to life with a voracious hunger that drives the beast making it difficult to tame, Aidan is called back to duty. Will Aidan be able to reconcile his past mistakes before the danger mounts to a deadly level? Will he be free to pursue the tender romance with Fire Investigator Julianne Caldwell, which God blesses him with in the midst of this storm? Or, will their past regrets and a vengeful arsonist keep their love from blooming? To find out grab your copy of Through the Fire by Shawn Grady.

To celebrate the new release of Shawn’s third book, Falls Like Lightning, Bethany House has made Through the Fire available for free download for a limited time. Be sure to check out Shawn’s other books as well.

Pick up your FREE e-copy of Through the Fire by Shawn Grady from the following distributors:

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 Title: Through the Fire
Author: Shawn Grady
Genre: Fiction - Suspense
Publisher: Bethany House
ISBN-13: 9780764205958
Release Date: July 2009
Price: Varies by distributor

Available at: Amazon, Christianbooks, Borders, and Barnes & Noble

*e-format copies available from most distributors 

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Title: Tomorrow We Die
Author: Shawn Grady
Genre: Fiction - Suspense
Publisher: Bethany House
ISBN-13: 978-0-7642-0596-5
Release Date: July 2010
Price: Varies by distributor

Available at: Bethany House, Amazon, Christianbooks, Borders, and Barnes & Noble

*e-format copies available from most distributors 

Just Released!

Title: Falls Like Lightning
Author: Shawn Grady
Genre: Fiction - Suspense
Publisher: Bethany House
ISBN-13: 978-0-7642-0597-2
Release Date: July 2011
Price: Varies by distributor

Available at: Bethany House, Amazon, Christianbooks, Borders, and Barnes & Noble 

*e-format copies available from most distributors

Christian Writing Community Mourns Loss of Beloved "Christian Cowboy"

On Thursday, June 9, 2011, Stephen Bly, devoted husband, loving father, beloved member of the Christian writing community, and dedicated pastor, entered eternal rest after a valiant fight against cancer. His strong faith is the legacy he has left behind for all of us through his books and through the myriad of lives he touched.

Stephen was born on August 17, 1944 in Ivanhoe, California. He married Janet Chester and together they had three sons: Russell, Michael, and Aaron. He served as pastor of Winchester Community Church in Winchester, Idaho. He graduated summa cum laude in Philosophy from California State University and earned his Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. Stephen and his wife, Janet, also mentored aspiring authors through Jerry B. Jenkin’s Christian Writers Guild.

Working with a wide variety of publishers throughout the years, Stephen wrote more than 100 books as well as hundreds of articles, poems, and short stories. His book, Long Trail Home (B&H) was awarded the prestigious Christy Award for western novel in 2002. He also had three other books that were Christy finalists: Picture Rock (Crossway), The Outlaw’s Twin Sister (Crossway), and Last of the Texas Camp (B&H).

Stephen impacted the world by living his faith. He was an inspiration to many. His deep faith, kindness, and wisdom, whether written in one of his books, spoken to a large audience at one of his many speaking engagements, as well as on numerous radio and television broadcasts, or conveyed as a friend, mentor, or pastor, touched the lives of many. His loss is deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.

“Anyone who ever knew Stephen, whether up close and personal or peripherally, long-time or briefly, was blessed. He truly was as genuinely nice as he seemed. Thank God for all those books he penned, because they'll serve as a conduit to his kindness and his talents for generations to come.” Award-winning Christian Author – Loree Lough

“I was amazed by his faith. He always found the positive in life. He was such a kind, caring man. His sense of humor such a delight and his advice full of wisdom. He enriched my life and I will miss him.” Fan– LisaMarie Bradshaw

“Stephen had a passion for the wild, wild west and a passion for Jesus in his stories! I appreciated that about his books!! He will be missed! I'm comforted to know he's rejoicing and celebrating his homecoming in heaven, embraced in the loving arms of Jesus!” Co-owner of The Book Club Network- Nora St. Laurent

“I first met Stephen and Janet Bly at a writers’ conference in Warm Beach , WA , decades ago. The amazing thing is that I really should have been a conferee, as I was so new to the writing industry. But because I was working in-house at Gospel Light/Regal Books at the time and because absolutely NO ONE else from the company was free to represent the company as a faculty member, I ended up going as such. Talk about feeling like a fish out of water! All the faculty members were warm and welcoming to this newbie, but Stephen and Janet made me feel especially included in their midst, and I’ve never forgotten that. Stephen defined the “Christian cowboy” as a gentleman and man of faith. He will be greatly missed.” Award-winning Christian Author – Kathi Macias

Please keep his wonderful wife, Janet, and the rest of his beloved family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of Stephen.

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