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great pleasure today to host Charlotte Hubbard and her new book, “A Simple Wish”! For other stops on her Goddess Fish
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A Simple Wish
by Charlotte Hubbard
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GENRE: Amish/Inspirational Romance
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BLURB:
Making
rugs for the Simple Gifts store has taught Loretta Riehl that an unassuming
pattern can reveal surprising depth. People, too, have a way of defying first
impressions. Drew Detweiler came to Willow Ridge under a cloud, but the handsome craftsman has gained the community's
respect for his upholstery skills and commitment to making amends for his
mistakes. As her new brother-in-law's twin, he's joining the family for dinners
and Sunday visits, and Loretta can't deny enjoying his attentions.
If
only her dat were willing to let a
little joy into his life. Cornelius Riehl grows sterner with each day, and Drew
suspects there's more to his moods than missing Loretta's late mamm. Hoping to
fulfill Loretta's wish to live in a
peaceful, happy home again, Drew sets out to learn the truth. It's a
journey that will bring to light painful realities—but also the chance to forge
a new, honest, and loving future together...
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EXCERPT TWO:
When
Loretta looked across the road, she noticed that one of the Detweiler brothers
was coming out of the stable in an open buggy pulled by a tall black Percheron.
Asa and Drew, identical twins, owned matching horses, so it was impossible to
tell which one of them was heading down the long lane toward the road.
She
held her breath. Was it her imagination, or was the driver of that buggy
looking right at her?
“I—I’ve
never forgiven myself for turning my back on the love we shared, Loretta,” Will
said again. He stopped the swing so suddenly that Loretta’s long, loose strips
of rug fabric fluttered to the porch floor. “We both knew we had a love that
would see us through a lifetime together. I was so upset about your Dad
splitting us up that I didn’t realize Molly was coming on to me too fast, too
soon,” he lamented, gazing at her with the soft brown eyes of a begging dog. “I
am so sorry, Loretta.”
Loretta
was feeling more unsettled by the second, because Will’s soul baring was
leading her down a path she no longer wanted to follow. How could she tell him
she wasn’t interested in rekindling their relationship? It would break his
heart and depress him further while he still mourned the death of his wife and
their misguided marriage.
Sighing,
she chose her words carefully. “God has a reason for everything He does—every
stumbling block He places in our paths—”
“But
I see the world so clearly now!” Will blurted out. “I’ve prayed over these
things night and day since Molly died and left me with her six-month-old twins.
And while I never wished such a horrible death from cancer would take her, it
gave me hope that you and I could—”
Loretta
stood up, dropping her unfinished rug onto the swing between them. As the
Detweiler buggy approached the road, coming toward her, she realized that Drew
surely must be driving because Asa and Edith were inseparable—they went
everywhere together and took the twins with them, in their baskets. Her pulse
quickened. Drew was gazing right at her, pulling out of the Detweilers’ lane
and stopping the buggy on the roadside in front of her.
“Loretta,
I’ve got a gut steady job now, farming for Luke and Ira Hooley,” Will was
saying, oblivious to the buggy. “Soon I’ll be planting a vineyard for them—can
you imagine that? And I’ll be asking the Brenneman brothers to build us a
house—”
“Hey
there, Miss Loretta!” Drew called out from the buggy. “I have an errand to run.
Want to come along?”
For
a moment, Loretta felt lower than a worm, but she couldn’t allow Will to
believe he could take up where they’d left off. He hadn’t heard a word she’d
said as she’d gently countered his suggestions. Loretta nipped her lip,
glancing apologetically at the handsome young man who’d gone through such an
ordeal these past several months. Without a word, she hurried down the porch
steps and across the front yard toward Drew Detweiler.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Charlotte Hubbard is
the acclaimed author of Amish romance and fiction that evokes simpler times and
draws upon her experiences in Jamesport, the largest Old Order Amish community
west of the Mississippi. Faith and family, farming, and food preservation are
hallmarks of her lifestyle—and the foundation of all her novels. A deacon,
dedicated church musician and choir member, she loves to travel, read, try new
recipes, and crochet. A longtime Missourian, Charlotte now lives in St. Paul,
Minnesota, with her husband and their border collie, Vera. Please visit
Charlotte online at www.CharlotteHubbard.com.
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Charlotte will be awarding a $10 Amazon or B/N
GC to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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Charlotte ~ It is so great to have you here again!! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour!! :)
ReplyDeleteAlly, thanks so much for kicking off my tour on your fabulous blog!
DeleteThanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading the excerpt and getting to know your book; congrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteGood to see you, Lisa! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteSounds like a good read.
ReplyDeleteHi, Rita! Thanks for joining us today!
DeleteHappy Monday - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for stopping by, Victoria!
DeleteI always enjoy reading your books and know I will enjoy this one as well! Can't wait to read it!
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Thank you so much for being a faithful reader, Tiffany! I really appreciate it.
DeleteSounds like a super book! I'd love to read it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by today, Shelli!
DeleteCongratulations on your new book. I look forward to reading.
ReplyDeleteHi, Lucy! Good to see you here today!
DeleteThanks for the giveaway; I like the excerpt. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck in the drawing, Cali! Follow the tour each day for more chances to enter!
DeleteWhat is your favorite tv show on television? Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.Bernie W BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com.
ReplyDeleteThanks for asking, Bernie--I don't watch TV! Too many other things I'd rather do with my time. Good luck in the drawing!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what the author is working on next?
ReplyDeleteCindy, I'm now writing A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS, which follows A SIMPLE WISH, and it comes out next fall! Thanks for asking!
DeleteI was wondering what the author's favorite book is?
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