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great pleasure today to host Lisa Jones Baker and her new book, “Annie’s
Recipe”! For other stops on her Goddess
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Annie’s
Recipe
by
Lisa Jones Baker
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GENRE: Inspirational Romance (Amish)
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BLURB:
Annie
Mast and Levi Miller were childhood best friends until his father was shunned.
Now, 10 years later, Levi returns to Arthur, Il, and he and Annie discover
their bond is as strong as ever. Soon they begin imagining a future together,
but that's unlikely to happen. Levi is part of the English world, and Annie is
Amish. But together, with love on their side, they may just find their way to
an answered prayer.
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EXCERPT ONE:
Annie
Mast tossed a rock into Pebble Creek and giggled. She clapped her hands as the small stone hit
the water. Beside her, Levi Miller
nodded his approval. Their contest was
always who could make the bigger splash.
Of course, Levi usually won. But
she guessed when her efforts trumped his, it was because he allowed it. After all, at eight years of age, it wasn’t
easy competing with a twelve-year-old boy.
Especially a boy much taller and stronger than she was.
Levi
joined in the applause. “If you keep throwing like that, I’ll have to
practice.”
Annie
grinned. Automatically, they stepped side-by-side up the incline leading to
their sitting spot. Hills were unusual in predominantly flat Illinois, but she
was sure God had planned this particular elevation especially for her and Levi.
Without
talking, she claimed her stone at the same time he declared his. Not wasting a
moment, Annie reached into the wicker basket between them for a sponge cake.
Levi accepted the napkin-covered, sweet-smelling dessert with an appreciative
grin. As he did so, she automatically took in the curve of his high cheekbones
and determined jaw. Brightness lightened his autumn-brown hair a shade. As
always, he waited to bite into the treat until she held hers between her
fingers. Together, they ate while the late August sun caressed them. In her
long Amish dress and apron, Annie quickly forgot the unusually hot temperature
when Levi pointed to old Sam Beachy’s barn.
“You
want to know a secret?”
She
lifted an inquisitive brow while anxiously awaiting the response.
“One day you’ll be as good a cook as Esther.”
Annie’s
heart smiled. Everyone knew Sam’s wife made the best dishes around.
Excitement
edged Annie’s voice. “You really think so?”
He
took another bite before offering a quick, definitive nod and lowered his pitch
to a whisper. She wondered why. There wasn’t anyone within hearing distance.
“There’s
no doubt in my mind.”
Annie’s
heart jumped with happiness. Even more than matching Esther’s baking skills,
what really mattered was that she and her best friend were together. And as
long as she was with Levi, how could life get better?
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REVIEW:
Wow! This book is so beautifully written!
This
book is about Annie and Levi’s relationship that is recently rediscovered and
the challenges that they face to try to make it work.
This
book is about love, romance, hope, faith, friendship, overcoming obstacles, and
second chances.
The
storyline flows, is evenly paced, and keeps you fully engaged!
The
characters are well developed, genuine, and enjoyable!
It is
clear Lisa Jones Baker knows the Amish community and their customs! The Amish background is well detailed, and thoroughly
represented and captured throughout the book.
This
book is book two in the Hope Chest of Dreams book series. This book can be read on its own. This book briefly
touches on the previous book which easily catches you up on the background story.
I had
not read the first book, although I wish I had and still might go back to read
it anyways.
This
book series features three books, and I look forward to reading the third and seeing
how the series wraps up.
All
in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend this
book to anyone interested in sweet, clean romance books! You won’t be disappointed!
**Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an
honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**
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AUTHOR BIO:
Lisa Jones Baker is a multi-published author
with Kensington Books. Her debut book of
THE HOPE CHEST OF DREAMS series, REBECCA’S BOUQUET, won a Publishers Weekly
starred review. A former teacher with a
BA degree in French education, Lisa has been on 5 out of 7 continents, is a dog
lover, enjoys positive thinkers, volunteering in her church’s food pantry, and
strong female characters.
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
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a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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Congrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the beautiful review and for posting it!!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed the tour. The book sounds great.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review!
ReplyDelete--Trix
Great review, sounds like a book I'll enjoy reading. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteBack again to say thanks again for the chance at winning. I appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteWhat books are you looking to read in the future? Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win. Bernie W BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new book "Annie's Recipe" LOVE the excerpt. Thanks for the chance :)
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