Better Get the Coffee On ...

Zeke, the peddler, is stopping by today.

I do hope my brew is to his liking. It's definitely warm enough to drive away any chill trapped in his bones from the delayed appearance of Spring in our city.

I wonder if he'll bring Phoebe, or Maseppa ... Hmmm ...

Perhaps I should gather some blankets and prepare a fire in the fireplace. That'll warm the lot of them. Oh yes, and some hot cocoa, too.

A home for Phoebe by Yvonne Beverly Blake.

Set in the 1820s, when it wasn’t fashionable to befriend an Indian, much less invite one to live as a member of the white man’s family. And yet, Maseppa (Maseppequa), an Algonkin woman—once welcomed as part of Ben and Martha’s family—has vowed to care for their orphaned daughter, Phoebe.

I’ve not quite finished reading this tender look at the relationship forged between Maseppa and Pheobe. I haven’t had the opportunity to meet Zeke, Granny, or the blacksmith’s family.

But I’ve read enough to know I’m going to enjoy visiting with these people.

I think I’ll grab a cup of coffee and head over to my favorite reading spot and continue the journey.

Meanwhile, won’t you join me on this adventure?

I trust you'll enjoy this trailer put together by author Yvonne B. Blake.

 

Polar Bear Plunge

I am excited to be part of Linda Glaz's tour, introducing her new release, Polar Bear Plunge.

 

Anguish and regret plague our lives at one time or another. Often there is nothing that can be done to ease the pain of the loss of our innocence. However, there is always One who can, and does, bring healing in unexpected ways if we’ll allow Him to.

Anger, resentment, and loss can define how we live out the rest of our days here on earth. We can either choose to cherish every breath we’re given, or we may opt for fearful, isolated, existence as our life marches forward into eternity. We can lament losses, or embrace the love experienced and except new possibilities, hope for future passions to rise. And this is where we meet Aleni Callan and Brice Taylor.

In their separate worlds, they’ve experienced loss, regret, and have no idea how to move forward without feeling guilty for the life given to them.  Aleni has fostered anger towards God for taking her beloved soldier-husband, while Brice nurses guilt and tries hopelessly to make up for perceived failure during his military tour in Afghanistan.

In an unexpected turn of events, the two are brought together. To say sparks fly would be a gross understatement. Fireworks in mid-December should be an icebreaker for any budding relationship. Not so with these two.  

Author, Linda Glaz, has taken these two personalities and created an endearing and heartwarming romance set in the southeast region of Michigan where winters are unpredictable and cold. Throughout the novella, Linda’s wit bleeds through the story as each character portrayed exhibits her sense of humor. From beginning to end, you’ll laugh, shake your head, want to smack one—or both—main characters, while never losing that silly grin that usually won’t let go in the midst of young love.