Celebrate Lit Presents: The Wanderer’s Legacy (The Wanderer Series Book Three. It can be read as a standalone.) Author: Natasha Woodcraft

 

About the Book

Book: The Wanderer’s Legacy (The Wanderer Series Book Three. It can be read as a standalone.)

Author: Natasha Woodcraft

Genre: Biblical Fiction

Release date: April 10, 2025

Adah lives trapped between the life she yearned for and the life she chose. Childless and desperate, she’s failed to produce an heir for her once-devoted husband, Lamech. As his love turns to obsession and control, Adah finds herself drawn to whispered legends of a mysterious Wanderer.

When Lamech takes a second wife, Adah’s world shatters – sending her fleeing to her family home. There, a fragile sense of freedom awakens long-buried hopes. But her body hides a secret that will propel her back into the heart of danger.

As survival becomes a daily challenge, can a legend offer her the salvation she craves? Or does someone else hold the power to help her dwell in safety?

 

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About the Author

Natasha Woodcraft lives in the UK with her family of boys and menagerie of animals. She holds an honours degree in Theology and believes stories have power to communicate deep truth and transform lives. Her novels explore God’s redemptive purposes for ordinary, messy people living in biblical times.

 

 

 

 

More from Natasha

I wrote The Wanderer’s Legacy because I believe stories have the power to communicate deep truths and transform lives, and Bible stories are no exception! Lamech, the first man to have two wives, features way back in Genesis 4, after Cain & Abel and before Noah. It’s not even a story, really, it’s a little poem stuck at the end of a chapter. What is it doing there, and what can it teach us about God’s goodness during a really dark time in humanity’s history?

That’s what this novel is about. It was an excuse to engage deeply with that story and the result is full of biblical truth that I hope will draw the reader closer to Jesus, understanding how his redemptive purposes are woven through the fabric of the whole Bible, even obscure little poems that almost feel like a sidenote.

Rather than telling you more, I’m just going to share the opening with you, to give you a taster…

“Adah presses her back to the pillar, squeezing into its evening shadow. Her heavy breathing is almost as loud as the heartbeat pummelling in her head. Surely someone will hear?

Her chance to escape diminishes with every moment of delay. She is a desert jerboa­ – alert, aware of every sight and smell, yet frozen in place as she awaits her predator’s pounce.

Azurak should be occupied. Her son arranged it when she pleaded with him on hands and knees, eyes streaming in desperation. But Adah is sure she hears him. His rasping breath and distinct blood-soaked-campfire smell linger, fusing her feet to the ground.

Unless it’s someone worse than Azurak. Perhaps her husband will find her.”

Blog Stops

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, April 10 (Author Interview)

Fiction Book Lover, April 11 (Author Interview)

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 11

Simple Harvest Reads, April 12 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 13

Artistic Nobody, April 14 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, April 15

Guild Master, April 16 (Author Interview)

Lots of Helpers, April 16

Locks, Hooks and Books, April 17

Vicky Sluiter, April 18 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 19

For the Love of Literature, April 20 (Author Interview)

Devoted Steps, April 21

Tell Tale Book Reviews, April 22 (Author Interview)

Blossoms and Blessings, April 23 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Natasha is giving away the grand prize of a $20 Amazon gift card and a paperback copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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The Other Sister by Jessica R. Patch

 

Charlotte Kane has always dreamed of a different life, one where she isn’t living paycheck to paycheck. An existence worlds away from the chaos of her own. Then her estranged mother dies, and Charlotte makes a stunning discovery—she has an identical twin who was given up for adoption.

Acelynn Benedict is polished, successful and seems to have everything Charlotte yearns for—a wealthy, doting family in Savannah, a handsome boyfriend, a great career. She’s just as surprised as Charlotte to learn she has a sister. But when tragedy hits and Charlotte is forced to assume Acelynn’s identity in a desperate moment, she uncovers something altogether darker…

No one in her sister’s life is quite who they seem to be. And every discovery leads Charlotte deeper into a web of deadly secrets. Charlotte may have wanted Acelynn’s life, yet now that she’s living it, she wants out. But if she reveals the truth about herself, it will mean returning to her old life—and she’s already a dead woman there.

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About The Author

 Publishers Weekly Bestselling author Jessica R. Patch is known for her dry wit and signature twists whether she's penned a romantic suspense, a cold case thriller, or a small-town romance. When she's not getting into fictional mischief with her characters, you can find her cozy on the couch in her mid-south home reading books by some of her favorite authors, watching movies with her family, and collecting recipes to amazing dishes she'll probably never cook. Sign up for her newsletter "Patched In" at www.jessicarpatch.com. Jessica is represented by Rachel Kent of Books & Such Literary Management.

 

My Review 

I knew this would be a great read, I enjoy this author, and she sure didn't disappoint!
This is a psychological thriller at its best, so many twists and turns, so don't get to comfortable.
Sounds like a sweet story doesn't it, sisters that never knew each other, actually twins, all of a sudden find out about each other, yes they are identical.
Pretty soon you will think you know the answers, oh yes, I guessed, and sure thought I was right. In away I was, but what a monkey wrench the author gives us!
So if you enjoy reads with a lot of action, unsolved murders, mental illness, siblings, good friends, and much more, you don't want to miss this one!
This read give right up to the end and including the epilogue!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Love Inspired Trade, and was not required to give a positive review.

Mara In The Face of Battle by Blossom Turner

 

 

She escaped the darkness once... but will she survive its clutches yet again?
Despite scars both seen and unseen from her unimaginable past, Mara returns to the home that once imprisoned her in secrets, lies, and abuse. This time, she’s no longer a victim—she’s a young woman transformed by faith and driven by love. Mara is determined to share with her siblings the hope she’s found in a God who saved her life and filled it with purpose.
Reminded of her past with every glance in the mirror, Mara’s heart finds a home in Lucas, a man who loves her beyond appearances. With him, she steps into a new life of joy, ministry, and the promise of forever.
But an unseen battle rages. Mara discovers the enemy who comes to steal, kill and destroy is closer—and far more dangerous—than she imagined. Armed with prayer and the Holy Spirit, Mara must confront the forces that seek to crush everything she holds dear. When an unimaginable failure shakes the foundation of her faith, Mara faces her greatest test yet.
Can she trust God is good when life is not? Or will the shadows of her past pull her under once more?
A gripping story of faith, love, and resilience. Turner takes us on a journey that will inspire and challenge readers to find hope in their own darkest moments.

 

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About The Author

 

 

Blossom Turner is an award-winning novelist who loves to jump out of planes, garden, and sing… all for fun.

She is published in Chicken Soup and Kernels of Hope anthologies, a former newspaper columnist on health and fitness and personal trainer. She writes a monthly inspirational newsletter and blog.

As a later-in-life career she is pursuing her dream to write and is gifted in bringing to life thought-provoking stories of love and relationship sprinkled with God’s hope. Check out the award-winning Shenandoah Bride Series about five sisters and their love stories all with an inspirational twist.

She and her husband, David, have two grown children and live in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, with their Shepherd/Bernese dog named Lacey.

 

My Review

 

This is the second book in this series, and we meet Mara as a little abused girl. See her being attacked by a bear, and then given a life to live with her father. She finds faith in God and is so loved, but when tragedy hit she is ordered back to Canada and her mother.
As this story opens we are back with Mara, and her family, and sadly her mother, whom seems to hate her.
We see the people that God puts in Mara's path, and see her as she embraces life. In this read, I thought life would be great, but really that is not life, there are stumbles and pain, and Mara is not exempt. As she marries Lucas, and gives her testimony, and touches others lives. I had to admire the women she has become, and now we are there for new struggles and heart ache.
As this read came to a conclusion, Mara is finally getting what her heart desires, but then there are new challenges and now I can't wait for the next book in this series!
I love that this is such a faith based read, and feel like our lives are being spiritually fought over daily, prayer and the holy spirit help keep them away!
I received this book through the author, and was not required to give a positive review.

The Summer of You and Me by Denise Hunter

 

Five years after her husband's death, Maggie is finally ready to let go of him and the dreams she had for their future. A summer at Seabrook, where she and Ethan first became childhood sweethearts, seems the perfect time and place to find closure. Plus, she gets to spend time with his family, the Reynoldses, whom she loves like her own.

Unbeknownst to Maggie, her brother-in-law, Josh Reynolds, has been in love with her since they first met all those years ago. But his brother ultimately won Maggie's heart, and Josh's unrequited love has ruined all his relationships. If Maggie is ready to move on, then Josh is ready to lay it all on the line and come clean about his true feelings for her.

But his plans soon get put on hold when, shortly after Maggie returns to Seabrook, she runs into a man who could pass for Ethan's twin. But he disappears into the amusement park crowd before she can confront him.

The event rattles Maggie, stirs up impossible questions, and sends Josh and her on a quest to discover the man's true identity. But their search ends up raising more questions than answers—and soon Maggie isn't sure she wants those answers after all.

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About The Author

 

Denise Hunter is the internationally-published bestselling author of more than forty novels, three of which have been adapted into Hallmark movies. She has appeared on the The 700 Club and been featured in Southern Living and Woman's World.

Denise writes heartwarming, small-town love stories, peopled with layered characters who have real-life issues. Her readers enjoy the vicarious thrill of falling in love and the promise of a happily-ever-after sigh as they savor the final pages of her books.

In 1996, inspired by the death of her grandfather, Denise began her first book, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her husband says he inspires all her romantic stories, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!

When Denise isn't orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling, drinking chai lattes, hiking, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband raised three boys and are currently enjoying an empty nest and four beautiful grandchildren. 

 

My Review

 

This was such a beautiful read to get lost in, a page tuner, and a story that will pull on your emotions!
A story of rebirth, but the journey there is full of questions and a mystery!
With her in-laws on a life time adventure, Maggy and her four year old daughter are enjoying their beach house in Seabrook, and spending time with her sister-in-law and family, and brother-in-law. I loved how Zoey's uncle was so good to her and "cupcake" felt loved!
There are questions that arise after a visit to the local amusement park, with a picture on her phone, who is this person?
Never would have guessed whom the mystery person was! Wow, what a story, and what a pleasure to be absorbed into this read and guess for answers.
This story has a lot of family dynamics, some very sweet romance, and some darling and precocious children. I loved that there was an epilogue!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Thomas Nelson, and was not required to give a positive review.

Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours Presents: Ignoring Alva by Emilie Khair

 

Ignoring Alva
by Emilie Khair

About Ignoring Alva

Ignoring Alva
Cozy Mystery/Sibling Fiction 
Setting – Minnesota and Wisconsin
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Current Words Publishing (February 4, 2025)
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1957224452
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1957224459sota and Wisconsin
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DW4F61RW
Audiobook ASIN B0DW1Q5J9X

Meet Alva and Millie…. not your typical eighty-something sisters.

While recovering from a mild stroke, Alva’s vivid dreams of daring exploits spark a restless desire to break free from the predictability of her quiet life. Her sister Millie-a practical yet spirited counterpart-is skeptical of Alva’s newfound boldness. But when Alva suggests an impulsive road trip, not even Millie can resist the call of adventure.

What starts as a lighthearted escapade quickly spirals into a whirlwind of mischief, suspense, and unexpected heroics. As the journey unfolds, the siblings face long-buried secrets, stand up for the underdog, and confront dangerous foes with a fierceness they never knew they possessed.

Through it all, Alva and Millie prove that courage, resilience, and the drive to rewrite your story aren’t confined by age-they’re only sharpened by experience.

Witty, heartfelt, and brimming with surprises, Ignoring Alva is an unforgettable tale of sisterhood and reinvention. It proves that life’s greatest adventures can happen when you least expect them.

About Emilie Khair

Emilie Khair is the author of the biographies Passion’s Piano: The Eddie Heywood Story and A Beautiful Puzzle: Nadia’s Journey from East to West as well as the children’s book, Kudzu for Christmas. She holds undergraduate degrees in theatre arts and English education from the University of Minnesota, a master’s degree in special education from the University of West Georgia, and a doctorate in sociology from Georgia State University. She has two sons and resides in McDonough, Georgia, with her husband of thirty-five years. While Emilie’s roots are in Minnesota, her southern experiences are an inspiration to her writing.

Author Links
Website https://ignoringalva.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572492988444

Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N – Bookshop.org 

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

April 10 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

April 11 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

April 12 – Rebecca M. Douglass, Author – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW

April 12 – Carla Loves To Read – REVIEW

April 13 – Frugal Freelancer – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

April 14 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT

April 15 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

April 16 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW

April 17 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW

April 18 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

April 18 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

April 19 – MJB Reviewer – SPOTLIGHT

April 20 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

April 21 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

April 22 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

April 23 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT

April 23 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT

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Celebrate Lit Presents: Meow Meow Milks the Cow: A Towers of Light Read to Me Author: Allen Brokken, Illustrated by Reace Erbe

 

About the Book

Book: Meow Meow Milks the Cow: A Towers of Light Read to Me

Author: Allen Brokken, Illustrated by Reace Erbe

Genre: Christian Fable

Release date: March 15, 2025

When disaster strikes the family farm, Lauren gets a big job.  She has to milk their cow, Clarabelle, all by herself!  Her only help might come from her new feline friend Meow Meow, but how can such a little kitten help with such a big job?

This read-aloud will help you share the timeless truth from the Bible that God can use the least of us to solve big problems.

 

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About the Author

Allen Brokken is a teacher at heart, a husband and father most of all. He’s a joyful writer by the abundant grace of God. He began writing the Towers of Light series for his own children to help him illustrate the deep truths of the Bible in an engaging and age appropriate way. He’s dedicated 15 years of his life to volunteer roles in children’s ministry and youth development. Now that his own children are off to college he’s telling stories and sharing clean humor on social media and through his blog.

 

 

More from Allen

Sometimes, a story just HAS to be told.  When I first wrote the book that became Light of Mine, book 1 of the Towers of Light series, there was a scene in which the main character, Lauren, and her newly found kitten are trying to milk the cow.  It was a sweet moment in a chaotic story, and I had fun writing it as an homage to my kitten squeaker, who made trying to work around home very challenging at times.  However, my editor was pretty clear that as cute as the story was, Meow Meow’s interlude with the milk cow Clarabelle just didn’t fit the story’s action.  So, unfortunately, that scene found its way to the cutting room floor.

After a few years, I started having mothers of children who loved the Towers of Light Series ask the same question over and over….”But what about my littles?”  Do you have a story for me to read to my younger children?  After thinking about it, I realized Meow Meow’s adventure might be a perfect read-aloud.  So I reached out to a fellow Realm Maker, Pam Halter, who has a really fun series of books with Willougby the Dragon, to see if she could help me turn my 2500-word novel scene into an 800-word picture book…and she did a fantastic job! So now we have Meow Meow Milks the Cow.

Another fun fact is that the character Ethan in this book is all grown up now and engaged to be married to Reace Erbe, and this is her first illustrated work in print.  So we all hope you enjoy this Tower of Light read to me.

Blog Stops

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 9

For the Love of Literature, April 10 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, April 10

By the Book, April 11

For Him and My Family, April 12

Tell Tale Book Reviews, April 13 (Author Interview)

Vicky Sluiter, April 14

Hannahbandanarama, April 15

Blossoms and Blessings, April 16 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 17

Locks, Hooks and Books, April 18

Labor Not in Vain , April 19

Texas Book-aholic, April 20

Pause for Tales, April 21

A Reader’s Brain, April 22 (Author Interview)

Artistic Nobody, April 22

Giveaway

To celebrate his tour, Allen is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/00adcf54199

Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours Presents: Ignoring Alva by Emilie Khair

 

Ignoring Alva
by Emilie Khair

About Ignoring Alva

Ignoring Alva
Cozy Mystery/Sibling Fiction 
Setting – Minnesota and Wisconsin
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Current Words Publishing (February 4, 2025)
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1957224452
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1957224459sota and Wisconsin
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DW4F61RW
Audiobook ASIN B0DW1Q5J9X

Meet Alva and Millie…. not your typical eighty-something sisters.

While recovering from a mild stroke, Alva’s vivid dreams of daring exploits spark a restless desire to break free from the predictability of her quiet life. Her sister Millie-a practical yet spirited counterpart-is skeptical of Alva’s newfound boldness. But when Alva suggests an impulsive road trip, not even Millie can resist the call of adventure.

What starts as a lighthearted escapade quickly spirals into a whirlwind of mischief, suspense, and unexpected heroics. As the journey unfolds, the siblings face long-buried secrets, stand up for the underdog, and confront dangerous foes with a fierceness they never knew they possessed.

Through it all, Alva and Millie prove that courage, resilience, and the drive to rewrite your story aren’t confined by age-they’re only sharpened by experience.

Witty, heartfelt, and brimming with surprises, Ignoring Alva is an unforgettable tale of sisterhood and reinvention. It proves that life’s greatest adventures can happen when you least expect them.

About Emilie Khair

Emilie Khair is the author of the biographies Passion’s Piano: The Eddie Heywood Story and A Beautiful Puzzle: Nadia’s Journey from East to West as well as the children’s book, Kudzu for Christmas. She holds undergraduate degrees in theatre arts and English education from the University of Minnesota, a master’s degree in special education from the University of West Georgia, and a doctorate in sociology from Georgia State University. She has two sons and resides in McDonough, Georgia, with her husband of thirty-five years. While Emilie’s roots are in Minnesota, her southern experiences are an inspiration to her writing.

Author Links
Website https://ignoringalva.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572492988444

Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N – Bookshop.org 

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

April 10 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

April 11 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

April 12 – Rebecca M. Douglass, Author – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW

April 12 – Carla Loves To Read – REVIEW

April 13 – Frugal Freelancer – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

April 14 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT

April 15 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

April 16 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW

April 17 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW

April 18 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

April 18 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

April 19 – MJB Reviewer – SPOTLIGHT

April 20 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

April 21 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

April 22 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

April 23 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT

April 23 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT

 

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