More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Amish Romance: Lessons in Love by Kelly s. Irvin -- Lenora Byler's life feels stuck in sacrifice—first for her grandfather, now for her brother’s family. Just as she rediscovers joy in teaching twenty lively students, her sister-in-law’s dangerous pregnancy drags her back into caregiving. Torn between duty and passion, Lenora finds unexpected purpose in tutoring widower Malcolm King’s two children. Their bond awakens feelings she thought she’d buried, but Malcolm’s grief and fear of loving again keep him distant. With everyone pulling at her heart, Lenora must lean on faith to uncover God’s plan. Only through courage, sacrifice, and trust can a love powerful enough to heal be embraced. (Amish Romance from Barbour Publishing) Children’s/Picture Books: Poppy Possum and the Midnight Forest Games by Josie Siler -- Poppy is a sweet and determined possum who wants to be part of the Midni...
Looking out the Window: Romance Author Karen Cogan Talks about Her Book, Made for Each Other, and Gives away FREE copies of Forget Me Not
A Warm Welcome to Karen Cogan See below to snag your free copy of Forget Me Not . Devotional Lesson From a Christmas Tree After discussions about the pros and cons, we finally bought an artificial Christmas tree. In the long run, it is not as expensive as buying a fresh tree each year, nor is it as messy. I can put up the synthetic tree and take it down without thousands of needles covering the floor. It does not prick me, and it never dries out from lack of water because it was never alive. It is simple and convenient. However, I miss the fragrance of a live tree and the spicy aroma of pine that filled the house. One year, I bought a can of spray, thinking to duplicate the scent. Yet, it was not the same. I still prefer the real tree, even though it comes with a price. I began to compare it to an authentic Christian life. In order not to dry out, believers must refresh themselves by communion with Christ, the Living Water. We are called to carry the fragrance of...