Black 'n' Gold Girl's Book Spot

If you live in Pennsylvania, or Maryland you're in for a real treat, author Suzanne Woods Fisher will be participating in several book signings throughout the area. I have never been to an author event so this will be a first for me but I'm planning on going to the signing in Cumberland! I love Suzanne's books so I'm super excited! Unless plans change I'll be posting pics here next week so be on the lookout! In the meantime check out the schedule and see if you can make it to one (or more!) of the signings. For more information check out the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/152518584886070/ Happy Reading!

The Trouble with Cowboys (Big Sky Romance, Bk. 3) by Denise Hunter Copyright 2012 Thomas Nelson Publishers ISBN: 9781595548030 About the Book: Only one pair of boots—and the cowboy wearing them—can get Annie out of the mess she’s in.  Annie Wilkerson is Moose Creek’s premiere horse trainer and equine columnist for Montana Living. Money is tight as she tries to put her kid-sister through college and provide for her young nephew. When Annie’s column is cancelled, she’s given first shot at a new lovelorn column—and she can’t afford to turn it down. Only problem is . . . Annie’s never been in love. Always resourceful, she reluctantly strikes a deal with the town’s smooth-talking ladies’ man Dylan Taylor: She’ll work with his ailing horse, Braveheart, if he’ll help her answer the reader letters.  Working closely with Dylan is harder than Annie imagined, and she quickly realizes she may have misjudged him. But her unwavering conviction that cowboys are nothing but tr...

It's my birthday today so.. SURPRISE ...I'm giving away some books! These books are recent Christian fiction releases (August & September) and all you have to do to win is guess my age. Don't worry about insulting me, just take your best guess and if you are one of the first TWO people to correctly guess my age you get a book! Two guesses per person. US residents, ages 18yrs+ only please. This contest will be open until I get a correct guess from two different people. If more than two people guess my age correctly I'll look at the time comments were posted and the two who posted earliest win. When leaving your comment PLEASE leave an email address or have it somewhere in your profile so I can contact you if you win! If you have any questions just let me know. Thank you and good luck! Hint:TV I loved growing up--  Home Improvement , Full House and Family Matters . ;-) Suko and Bluerose are the two lucky winners! I'm 27 today! Thank you all for your c...

His Love Endures Forever (Land of Canaan, Book 3) by Beth Wiseman Copyright 2012 Thomas Nelson Publishers ISBN: 9781595548887 About the Book: Danielle Kent is anything but Amish. But as destiny would have it, she has fallen in love with an Amish man. Now she’s 18, pregnant, and hopeful that the child’s Amish father—Matthew Lapp—will do the right thing and marry her. She knows Matthew plans to leave his Colorado settlement for a life in the Englisch world. But that plan never included a baby. When Matthew walks away from her and their unborn child, she has nowhere to turn. Her unlikely friendship with Levi offers some comfort—yet they have so little in common. This wasn’t the plan she had for her life, and she has never felt so alone. She doesn’t want to be pregnant. Doesn’t want to be Amish. Doesn’t want to trust God. And yet. God has plans beyond what her mind can imagine . . . loving plans to show a lost young woman that His love never fails but endures forever. ...

Unending Devotion by Jody Hedlund Copyright 2012 Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764208348 About the Book: Michigan, 1883 In Her Darkest Hours, Is He the Man She Needs? Lily Young longs to find her lost sister or will die trying. Heedless of any danger, she searches logging camps and towns, posing as a photographer’s assistant. And then she arrives in Harrison, Michigan–and the sights of Connell McCormick. Connell is determined to increase the fortune of his lumber-baron father and figures as long as he’s living an upright life, that’s what matters. But when Lily arrives in town she upends his world, forcing him to confront the truth that dangerous men have gained too much power while good men turn a blind eye. Vexing but persuasive, Lily soon secures Connell’s help, drawing them ever closer to each other. Will standing for what’s right cost them both everything? My Thoughts: It's always nice to read a book that has romance, drama and at the same time is bas...

Congratulations to Naomi Dawn Musch , winner of the July New Releases Clash, with her novel, The Black Rose, third book of the Empire in Pine Series. Thank you so much to our competitors. This competition was amazing! LoRee Peery, Found in the Woods Sadie and Sophie Cuff, The Seekers Maureen Lang, Bees in the Butterfly Garden Marcia Gruver, Hunter's Prize About the Book: Despite the panic of 1893, logging reaches its golden era in the growing state of Wisconsin, and twins Jesilyn and Corianne Beaumont enjoy a comfortable life with family in the bursting Great Lake city of Superior. But when jealousy incites Jesi to seduce Cori's fiance, a flight and fall from grace lands her in a boom town brothel, where a fresh start is denied her. Camp preacher Paul Winter longs to offer hope in the logging and mining towns of northern Wisconsin, but not in the way he expects when he meets a redhead he calls Pie Girl. He's never had to battle his own longings...

With Every Letter (Wings of the Nightingale, Book 1) by Sarah Sundin Copyright 2012 Revell Books ISBN: 9780800720810 About the Book: Lt. Mellie Blake is looking forward to beginning her training as a flight nurse. She is not looking forward to writing a letter to a man she’s never met–even if it is anonymous and part of a morale-building program. Lt. Tom MacGilliver, an officer stationed in North Africa, welcomes the idea of an anonymous correspondence–he’s been trying to escape his infamous name for years. As their letters crisscross the Atlantic, Tom and Mellie develop a unique friendship despite not knowing the other’s true identity. When both are transferred to Algeria, the two are poised to meet face-to-face for the first time. Will they overcome their fears and reveal who they are, or will their future be held hostage by their pasts? Combining a flair for romance with excellent research and attention to detail, Sarah Sundin vividly brings to life the perilous challe...

Lady Outlaw by Stacy Henrie Copyright 2012 Love Inspired Historical/Harlequin ISBN: 9780373829347 About the Book: No one would ever imagine a fresh-faced young woman could be robbing stage bandits of their ill-gotten fortunes. But Jennie Jones is desperate to save her family's ranch from foreclosure. And the risks seem worth it, until her upright new ranch hand offers a glimpse of how much is really at stake. Former bounty hunter Caleb Johnson is ready for a new, clean start. With a woman like Jennie, he could build a future there in Utah territory. But only if his gentle faith can guide her in a choice between the land she's fought so hard to save and a future by his side. Meet the Author: Stacy Henrie has always had an avid appetite for history, fiction and chocolate. While she had a goal to write and publish a book one day, she turned her attentions first to graduating with a bachelor's degree in public relations. Not long after, she switched from writin...

Over the Edge (Kincaid Brides, Bk 3) by Mary Connealy Copyright 2012 Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764209130 About the Book: Seth Kincaid survived a fire in a cave, but he hasn't been the same since. Then he fought in the Civil War and returned to Colorado crazier than ever. Somewhere along the line, it appears Seth got married. Oh, he has a lot of excuses, but his wife isn't too happy to find out Seth doesn't remember her. Callie isn't a long-suffering woman. When Seth disappeared, she searched, prayed, and worried. Now she's come out west to wrangle her long-lost husband. Seth is willing to make amends. Callie is more interested in shooting him. Can they rekindle their love before one of them goes over the edge? My Thoughts: If you're looking for fun and adventure look no farther than a Mary Connealy novel. Almost every single book she writes contains a few scenes that will leave you in stitches. Chances are the book also involves a hard...

It's August and the cusp of changing seasons, but here at Clash of the Titles we never vary our quest for perfect fiction. Here are five more titles hot off the press for your contemplation. A governess, a spy for Abraham Lincoln, a spoiled rich girl, a hideaway, and a thief…what could be more enticing? Remember …vote for the book you’d most like to add to your favorite reads pile, and share the news with your friends and family! Vote today through next Tuesday when the polls close at Midnight EST; then come back on THURSDAY to find out which book received the most votes. The winner will tour with our Clash of the Titles blog alliance, so have fun being a roadie without all the heavy lifting if you want to go along. And now…Peruse, Ponder, Press the button of your choice. Hunter’s Prize , by Marcia Gruver When Addie left her sheltered Mississippi life to become governess to Ceddy Whitfield, she never dreamed she’d be underta...

Thomas Nelson Author and Hoops of Hope founder, Austin Gutwein, to host September 6 online event to focusing on themes his latest release , Live to Give . On September 6 at 8 PM EDT, Austin Gutwein will be hosting a live Facebook web event to encourage participants to conquer their fears and use their talents to help others. The webcast will center on the themes Gutwein writes about in his latest release “ Live to Give: Letting God Turn Your Talents into Miracles ” (Thomas Nelson/August, 2012) . At the conclusion of the webcast, the winners of a month-long social media fueled “ Get and Give ” contest will be announced, including the winner of a Kindle Fire and $250 donated to the winner’s charity of choice. Join Austin on the evening of Thursday, September 6th as he shares about his own experiences and encourages others to conquers their fears and “live to give”. Austin will also be taking audience questions and interacting with participants. PLUS – there will be several “Live ...

Blue Moon Promise (Under Texas Stars, Book 1) by Colleen Coble Copyright 2012 Thomas Nelson Publishers ISBN: 9781595549150 About the Book: “Tell me, Miss Marsh, are you a Christian?” “Why, yes sir, I am.” “I thought as much. God has led me here for a purpose… I have a proposition for you.” Lucy Marsh’s worldly resources are running out, but she’s fiercely determined to care for her younger brother and sister. When she discovers that their father’s recent death was no accident, Lucy is eager to leave town. She accepts a proxy marriage she believes will provide safe refuge. But trouble follows her to Wichita Falls, Texas, where the man she came to marry seems surprised to suddenly have a wife and children to provide for. Nate Stanton always hoped he’d marry someday, but running the family ranch meant he had no time for romance. When his father deposits Lucy Marsh—a city girl—on his doorstep, with two siblings in the bargain, he expects ranch life will send her runni...

Love's Reckoning (Ballantyne Legacy, Book 1) by Laura Frantz Copyright 2012 Revell Books ISBN: 9780800720414 About the Book: On a bitter December day in 1784, Silas Ballantyne arrives at the door of blacksmith Liege Lee in York County, Pennsylvania. Silas is determined to finish his apprenticeship quickly and move west. But because he is a fast worker and a superb craftsman, Liege endeavors to keep him in York by appealing to an old tradition: the apprentice shall marry one of his master's beautiful daughters. Eden is as gentle and fresh as Elspeth is high-spirited and cunning. But are they truly who they appear to be? In a house laced with secrets, each sister seeks to secure her future. Which one will claim Silas's heart--and will he agree to Liege's arrangement? In this sweeping family saga, one man's choices in love and work, in friends and enemies, set the stage for generations to come. This is the Ballantyne Legacy. My Thoughts: After reading...