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In a secluded corner of Hope Beach, one woman must decipher a stranger’s memories before they cost her everything.

Elin Summerall was one of the lucky ones. Not only did she receive a heart transplant but the donor was a perfect fit. A miraculously perfect fit.

But when Elin begins having violent flashbacks and vivid dreams of being strangled she realizes that she has been the recipient of more than just a new heart – Elin is remembering her donor’s murder.

Her strange affliction has attracted some unwanted attention from the press, from the authorities and from the killer himself. Now living alone with her younger daughter and aging mother, Elin is being stalked by a man she has only met in her nightmares.

The police are dubious of her story but one off duty FBI agent is eager to help her, Agent Marc Everton – the father of Elin’s daughter. Of course he does not know about that…yet.

Now in a remote cottage on Hope Island, Elin and Marc must probe the secrets buried in her borrowed heart and there is no time to waste. One man is desperate to silence her before she remembers too much.

Seagrass Pier was an incredibly fast paced and exciting story from start to finish. Full of mystery and suspense – the ending was not all like I expected it to be! Completely caught me off guard (but in a good way!). I love the idea behind cell memory even if it is a little bit scary that she could be remembering stuff from the donor – especially her murder! A definite must read for all book lovers!

You can find more reviews on the Litfuse blog tour here. You can purchase a copy of the book here.

Rating: 5/5

Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

In the latest book in the Legacy of Lancaster trilogy, Forever Amish introduces us to a young woman about to uncover a shocking secret and find an invitation to a new way of living. This is a story of forgiveness, legacies and the ties that bind through generations.

Sally Bingham needs some time away to sort through the changes in her life and to rethink her upcoming marriage. Despite her ailing father’s hesitations she takes off for a bed and breakfast in Lancaster County for a weekend away. But her best laid plans leave her in a near collision with a bishop’s buggy and in the home of a mysterious Amish woman named Lizzie. Lizzie introduces her to a different perspective on life and a charming farmhand named Armin. She opens a Pandora’s box that will forever change Sally’s life.

 I truly fell in love with this novel (I am really starting to become hooked on Amish fiction!). Sally truly does open a Pandora’s box that alters life as she knows it. In a matter of a few chapters her whole life is turned upside down. She has to learn how to forgive, how to accept and more importantly how to move forward. In the end, her ties to her family and the heritage she never knew is what keeps her moving forward giving her the ability to forgive those who have lied to protect her. A truly wonderful story of forgiveness and family.

You can find more reviews on Forever Amish on the Litfuse blog tour here. You can purchase a copy of the book here. 

Rating: 5/5 

The Giveaway!

The latest book in Kate Lloyd‘s Legacy of Lancaster trilogy, Forever Amish, introduces us to a young woman about to uncover a shocking secret and find an invitation to a new way of living. This is a story of forgiveness, legacies, and the ties that bind through generations.

Kate is celebrating by giving away an Amish-made prize pack!

  One winner will receive:

• A brand new Kindle Fire
• A Qillow (A pillow with a lovely surprise inside! It opens to a 40” X 60” quilt ideal for traveling, sports events, and home.)
•  A Center Diamond wall hanging (Hand-stitched by Old Order Amish quilter Emma Stoltzfus of E.S. Quilts in Lancaster, PA. It measures 42” x 42” and is a traditional Old Order Amish design.)
• Darling Amish-made faceless dolls (Hand-crafted in Lancaster County, PA. Each measures 12 inches and is individually named. Meet Martha and Henry!)
• Forever Amish and the rest of the Legacy of Lancaster trilogy by Kate Lloyd

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 29th. Winner will be announced at Kate’s blog on July 1st.

Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning and be sure to stop by Kate’s blog on July 1st to see if you won!

Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

In The Hatmaker’s Heart by Carla Stewart, Nell Marchwold finds bliss in seeing the transformation when someone gets a glimpse in the mirror while wearing one of her creations and feels beautiful. Nell has always strived to create hats that bring out a woman’s best qualities. She knows she’s fortunate to have landed a job as an apprentice designer at the prominent Oscar Fields Millinery in New York City. Yet, when Nell’s fresh designs begin to catch on, her boss holds her back from the limelight, claiming the stammer that she has had since childhood reflects poorly on her and his salon.

But it seems that Nell’s gift won’t be hidden by Oscar’s efforts. Soon an up and coming fashion designer is seeking her out as a partner of his 1922 collection. The publicity leads to an opportunity for Nell to make hats in London for a royal wedding. There she sees her childhood friend, Quentin and an unexpected spark kindles between them. But thanks to her success, Oscar is determined to keep her. As her heart tugs in two directions, Nell must decide what she is willing to sacrifice for her dream and what her dream truly is.

In Out of the Ruins, Abby’s faith in God and her fellow men is challenged when the terrible earthquake hits 1906 San Francisco.

While her sister lies on her deathbed, Abby Fischer prays for a miracle. What Abby doesn’t expect however is for God’s answer to come in the form of the handsome Dr. Robert King, whose experimental treatment is risky at best.

As they work together toward a cure, Abby’s feelings for Robert become hopelessly entangled. Separated by the tragedy of the mighty San Francisco earthquake, their relationship suddenly takes a back seat to survival. With fires raging throughout the city, Abby fears for her life as she flees alone through burning streets. Where is God now? Will Robert find Abby even as the world burns around them? Or has their love fallen with the ruins of the city?

A wonderful story of faith and learning to trust in God. Abby is devastated by her sister’s illness. I can’t even begin to imagine how heart breaking this is for her. She blames everyone but especially God. Her faith wavers. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain and hurt she is feeling and it can be easy to see how she would blame God when we don’t understand why bad things are happening to us. The earthquake and subsequent fire that starts in San Francisco and quickly spreads is devastating. It also brings her closer to God and to her own heart. I felt connected to Abby and I love how her faith grows.

You can find more reviews on, Out of the Ruins, on the Litfuse blog tour here. You can purchase a copy of the book here.

Rating: 5/5

Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.