You Make the Call Giveaway: Part II of II
The votes are in and your choices for this giveaway are listed below. I am excited to read these books too! We'll see how quickly I can get to them now that I am in school and preparing for my biggest season in jewelry/craft sales too. But reading is always such a great part of my day, so I'm sure I'll get to read these soon!
1. Post a comment and indicate which of these books you would like to be entered for. Answer this question too: what giveaway do you want next: a "fall things" one (similar to the summer things one where I gave away books that were somehow connected to a word or idea that related to summer) OR another "alphabet soup" (like last year where I went through the alphabet by author's last name)?
2. Check back for reviews of these books over the next few weeks.
3. Check back to see if you win: the drawing will be held October 26. So enter on or before OCT. 25!
The books are:
HISTORICAL
1. Nancy Moser's Ladies of History series (these sound really good!)
Book 1: Mozart's Sister
Description:
In 1763, 11-year-old Nannerl Mozart, one of music's finest prodigies, found herself playing second fiddle to her 6-year-old brother, Wolfie. Follow the life of this remarkable girl and peek into her heart filled with dreams, faith, and romance. A stunning historical novel, rich in detail about 18th-century European life.
Book 2: Just Jane
Description:
Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma...these titles conjure up a romantic world of rolling English countrysides, elegant balls, noble gentlemen, and headstrong gentlemens daughters. But how much do we know about the woman who immortalized those times and names like Mr. Darcy and Miss Elizabeth Bennett? Growing up in a clergymans home gave Jane Austen opportunities to watch human nature at its best...and worst.
Book 3: Washington's Lady
Description:
It has been said that without George Washington, there would be no United States. But without Martha, there would be no George Washington. He called her "my other self." Who was this woman who captured the heart of our country's founder? Martha Dandridge Curtis was a wealthy, attractive widow and the mother of two small children when she was courted by, then married to the French and Indian War hero. Her new life as Martha Washington took her through blissful times at Mount Vernon, family tragedies, six years of her husband's absence during the Revolutionary War, and her position as a reluctant First Lady.
2. Until We Reach Home by Lynn Austin (heard this is really good!)
Description:
Life in Sweden seems like an endless winter for three sisters after their mother's and father's suicide. Ellin feels the weight of responsibility for her sisters' welfare and when it circumstances become unbearable, she writes to her relatives in Chicago, pleading for help.
Joining sixteen million other immigrants who left their homelands for America between 1890 and 1920, Ellin, Kirsten, and Sophia begin the long, difficult journey. Enduring the ocean voyage in steerage and detention on Ellis Island, their story is America's story. And in a journey fraught with hardships, each woman will come to understand her secret longings and the meaning of home.
3. Havah by Tosca Lee (can't wait to ready this one!)
Description:
What was it like to be the first woman on earth, to wake to a brand-new creation---and Adam? Why did she become so beguiled by the serpent? In this lyrical retelling of the biblical narrative, Lee brings Eden to life, revealing the dawn of mankind from Eve's viewpoint! (Contains some mature imagery.)
CONTEMPORARY
4. Sisters of the Quilt Series by Cindy Woodsmall (I've heard great things about this series!)
Book 1: When the Heart Cries
Description:
Raised in an Old Order Amish family, 17-year-old Hannah Lapp wants nothing more than to break with custom and experience the outside world---so when her longtime Mennonite boyfriend proposes, she joyfully accepts! But will her choice damage her family forever? And when tragedy jeopardizes her upcoming marriage, can she cope without her community?
Book 2: 
When the Morning Comes
Description:
Her relationship with fiance Paul Waddell in tatters, Hannah Lapp has fled her secluded Old Order Amish community in hopes of finding a new home in Ohio with her shunned aunt. Hampered by limited education and hiding her true identity, Hannah struggles to navigate the confusing world of the Englischers.
Book 3: When the Soul Mends
Description:
With her heart now in the hands of a new love as well as the two children left in their care, Hannah Lapp finds her Englischer life more than she'd ever hoped for and is actively pursuing a future with Martin and in medicine. When she receives a call from her sister Sarah, desperate for help, Hannah reluctantly returns to the Old Order Amish community that ostracized her. Once home, she must face her disapproving father and her former fiance, Paul Waddell, and it seems only Paul holds the key to her sister's mental health. When Hannah dares to speak her mind to him, she realizes that a lie separated them--one Paul knows nothing about.
As they work together for Sarah's sake, her feelings for Paul become too strong to ignore and Hannah's faced with choosing between the two men she loves--one an Englischer and one a Plain man. Free to follow her heart's desire, Hannah must discover her true desires and choose between the two vastly different worlds.
5. Stepping Into the Sunlight by Sharon Hinck (this looks really good too!)
Description:
After Penny Sullivan witnesses a shocking crime, even the routines of daily life become more than she can handle. But with her husband away at sea and a 7-year-old son depending on her, hiding isn't an option! So she formulates a restoration plan---do one kind thing for somebody every day. The healing results will surprise you!
6. Safe Harbor Series by Sally John and Gary Smalley (loved the first book in this series)
Book 1: A Time to Mend
Description:
Liz Hart shatters her marriage with one simple sentence: "Max, either the business goes or I do." The ultimatum exposes long unaddressed wounds in her husband, herself, and their four adult children. Will a fatal fire reignite their passion for each other---or destroy everything they've worked for together?
Book 2: A Time to Gather
Description:
After thirty years, Max and Claire are renewing their vows--with changed hearts. But the Beaumont's grown children still grapple with the effects of their formerly broken home.
Daughter Lexi Beaumont garnered local noteriety when she saved her family from wildfire--a fame rivaled only by that of her celebrity newscaster brother, Eric. But the attention sheds light on darker places she'd rather keep hidden. As Lexi tries to settle quietly back into life After the Fire, romantic troubles plague her. Then Eric's always erratic behavior begins to spriral out of control. His drinking has reached a new height--and only a headstrong policewoman seems to make any headway with him. It'll take a miracle of grace to bring these two hurting souls to a place of recovery and healing.
SUSPENSE
7. Unpretty by Sharon Carter Rogers (Rogers is supposed to be an excellent "new" author)
Description:
When a madman detonates a bomb in a West Virginia art gallery, Hummingbird Collins is the only witness. Now he's stalking her. Teaming up with Detective Buck Barnes, she learns that this criminal is the leader of a sadistic cult seeking to rid the world of "unpretty" things. Will Hummingbird be his next victim?
8. James Scott Bell Buchanan Series (Bell is always a favorite of mine)
Book 1: Try Dying
Description:
Rising legal star Ty Buchanan is anticipating a bright future with his beautiful fiancee, Jacqueline. When she's killed, the authorities say it was a freak accident---but a witness tells Ty it was murder! Determined to discover the truth, he relentlessly navigates the Los Angeles underworld---and finds himself the target of a killer!
Book 2: Try Darkness
Description:
Recovering from the death of his fiancee and a false accusation of murder, Ty Buchanan now prefers offering leagal services to the poor from his "office" at local coffee bar The Freudian Sip. A mysterious woman with a six-year-old daughter comes to him for help and all hell breaks loose.
In the second fast-paced novel featuring trial lawyer Ty Buchanan, the murder of a client will force Ty into the underbelly of LA to protect the child she left behind.
9. Field of Blood by Eric Wilson (love his books!)
Description:
1989: Scores of Romanian children contract a life-threatening virus. In Jerusalem, the same year, an ancient tomb is broken into.
Gina Lazarescu is a girl caugtht between an unknown past and a dark future. Will she stand in the gap against the rising evil? Or become victim to it?
Death is not a question. It is the answer. Welcome to a world that hides before your eyes.
CHICKLIT
10. Sushi Series by Camy Tang (loved these books! Love Camy Tang!)
Description:
When Lex Sakai's young relative gets married, Lex becomes the oldest single cousin left---and prime prey for her matchmaking grandmother. Lex is on the lookout herself, using guidelines from the Book of Ephesians---but the only guy who seems interested isn't athletic, employed, or even Christian! How could he be the one?
Book 2: Only Uni
Description:
Trish Sakai is a girl with attitude---but she wants it to be directed more toward God and less toward cute guys. Not easy when her artist ex-boyfriend claims she's his muse and he can't paint without her; or when her new co-worker definitely seems interested. Can she keep her impressive resolution?
Book 3: Single Sashimi
Description:
Venus Chau is a high-powered video game developer. Now she might be working for the man she's always hated . but what if he's no longer the man she thought she knew? The third book in the Sushi series offers romance with the spice of ginger.
11. French Twist Series by Sandra Byrd (can't wait to try these books!)
Book 1: Let Them Eat Cake
Description:
Lexi Stuart earned a master's degree in French Studies---but can't find employment. So she moves back in with her parents, takes a job at a Seattle cafe, and becomes attracted to the owner, Luc---until disaster strikes! Will Lexi let God replace her dreams with the plans he has for her?
Book 2: Bon Appetit
Description:
When Lexi leaves everything and everyone she knows behind in Seattle in order to move to France to study baking, she has no one to lean on but herself and her God. After overcoming an initial bout of homesickness, Lexi grows to love France, the French, and the village which is now her home. She finds a church, explores Versailles and Paris, and perfects her pastry skills in her baking class and the bakeries in which she works. She also discovers the difference between false friends--faux amis--and true ones. But things really get interesting when she makes the acquaintance of a little girl named Celine and finds she enjoys the company of Celine's attractive widowed father, too. Then the man she was dating in Seattle shows up in Paris, and Lexi is surprised how strong her feelings for him still are. Quelle probleme! The more time Lexi spends in France, the more torn she feels between her homeland and her new, adopted home. In the end, she will have to choose between two countries, two jobs - and perhaps even two loves
12. Noble Legacy Series by Susan May Warren (another good series!)
Book 1: Reclaiming Nick
Description:
Nick Noble had not planned on being the prodigal son. But when his father dies and leaves half of Silver Buckle, the Noble family ranch,to Nick's former best friend, he must return home to face his mistakes, and guarantee that the Silver Buckle stays in the Noble family. Award-winning journalist Piper Sullivan believes Nick framed her brother for murder, and she is determined to find justice. But following Nick to the Silver Buckle and posing as a ranch cook proves more challenging than she thinks;so does resisting his charming smile. As Nick seeks to overturn his fathers will, and Piper digs for answers, family secrets surface that send Nick's life into a tailspin. But there is someone who is out to take the Silver Buckle from the Noble family, and he will stop at nothing, even murder, to make it happen.
Book 2: Taming Rafe
Description:
Hotel heiress Katherine Breckenridge just wants to make a lasting difference in her world by running her late mother's charity foundation. But she fears she lacks the passion and courage to be as successful as her mother was--a fear that's realized when money from the foundation goes missing and Katherine's one shot to recover it is ruined by Rafe Noble. Two-time world champion bull rider Rafe Noble is at the top of his game when tragedy hits. Guilt stricken over the loss of his best friend, Rafe accidentally drives his truck into the lobby of the Breckenridge Hotel during Katherine's fund-raiser. With a broken knee, a ruined reputation, and the threat of several lawsuits, Rafe goes back to his family's ranch--the Silver Buckle--to recover. Desperate to save the foundation, Katherine heads to the Silver Buckle to talk Rafe into helping her raise the needed funds. But a few days under the bright Montana skies give her more than she bargained for, and Kat discovers there's more to both herself and Rafe Noble than she realized.
Book 3: Finding Stephanie
Description:
Stefanie Noble feels like "happily ever after" has passed her by---until three needy kids show up in town. Movie star Lincoln Cash has one last chance to start a new career---in Phillips, Montanta. When Lincoln accuses one of Stefanie's charges of arson, neither of them realizes that somebody is out to get them!
please enter me for 1,6,7,9. alphabet soup would be awesome again!
Posted by: Deborah | October 04, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Wow, you should have seen how big my eyes got when reading through this list!! There are *so* many books here that I've had my eyes on. Okay, here's my list of what I'd like to be entered for:
Ladies of History Series by Nancy Moser
Havah by Tosca Lee
Buchanan Series by James Scott Bell
Sushi Series by Camy Tang
French Twist Series by Sandra Byrd
Noble Legacy Series by Susan May Warren
In answer to your question, I'd like to see another alphabet soup giveaway. I was just thinking the other day about how much fun that was!
Thank you again for being such an amazing giveaway host... you rock. :-)
Posted by: lovedandamazed | October 04, 2008 at 03:16 PM
What a great list! I'd love to win the Nancy Moser series, Until We Reach Home, Havah, Sisters of the Quilt series, the Sharon Hinck book, Unpretty, Buchanan series, Field of Blood, Sushi series, French Twist series, and Noble Legacy series.
I'd vote for an alphabet soup giveaway.
What fun! Great giveaway.
Posted by: Word Lily | October 04, 2008 at 03:41 PM
I like the "fall" give away. I enjoyed the ideas for the summer one, and thought it was fun to see the book titles you put together for the "words of summer"
I'd like to be entered for:
Halvah
Stepping Into Sunlight
Field of Blood
and the Sushi Series.
Thanks!! :)
Posted by: Heather | October 04, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Oh, so hard to pick! So, does it increase my chances of getting them if I only tell you the one or two I REALLY want? :)
And yes, Sisters of the Quilt is a fantastic series!
Here are my choices...
Nancy Moser's Ladies of History (the one about Martha I already read and it was awesome for perspective on that time period!)
Havah by Tosca Lee
Sushi Series by Camy Tang
French Twist Series by Sandra Byrd
Noble Legacy Series by Susan May Warren
If I had to pick top two... The Sushi Series and Havah
I liked the alphabet soup giveaway...
How is it that you already have a copy of Until We Reach Home? Mine isn't coming until November!
Oh, and how do you afford all the postage? I love your giveaways, but I'm really wondering!
Posted by: Krista | October 04, 2008 at 04:22 PM
I forgot that I wanted to enter for Stepping Into the Sunlight by Sharon Hinck. I'm so excited to see that her Restorer series is going to come my way soon! :-)
Posted by: lovedandamazed | October 04, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Alphabet soup sounds like fun! Please enter me for:
Ladies of History
Until We Reach Home
Havah
Stepping Into the Sunlight
Safe Harbor Series
Unpretty
Buchanan Series
Sushi Series
French Twist Series
Noble Legacy Series
Posted by: Jenn | October 04, 2008 at 06:42 PM
I'm entering everything XD. They are look fantastic!
Posted by: Yan | October 04, 2008 at 06:45 PM
I would like to enter for:
The Ladies of History Series
Until We Reach Home
Sisters of the Quilt Series
Stepping into Sunlight
Safe Harbor Series
Sushi Series
French Twist Series
I like the idea of Alphabet Soup.
Posted by: Alyce | October 04, 2008 at 07:17 PM
I LOVE YOUR GIVE-A-WAYS!!
I'd love to see a fall-thing, but that may be more work on your part, so an alphabet soup would be fun, too!! :)
Please enter me for
Historical Ladies (read Washington's Lady and LOVED IT!!)
Safe Harbor Series
French Twist Series
Thanks so much - have fun reading!!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Goodson | October 04, 2008 at 07:26 PM
May I be entered for Let Them Eat Cake and Bon Appetit? I really want to read them. (And, great giveaways! I have never seen any other blog like this one.)
Thanks.
Posted by: Adayla | October 04, 2008 at 07:31 PM
unpretty sounds very interesting!
hmmm i think you should have a fall things one : )
Posted by: L.C | October 04, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Well, I like the sound of the alphabet soup giveaway AND the fall things giveaway. :)
I would like to be entered to win:
The Ladies of History Series
Until We Reach Home
Havah
Sisters of the Quilt Series
Stepping Into the Sunlight
Safe Harbour Series
Field of Blood
Sushi Series
French Twist series
Noble Legacy series
Yes. I am a book a holic. :)
Posted by: Tara R. | October 04, 2008 at 09:54 PM
Greetings! Your book selections are beyond fabulous. I would like seeing a "Fall" themed book giveaway. Here are the books I am interested in:
"Until We Reach Home"
"Sisters of the Quilt Series"
"Stepping Into Sunlight"
"Try Darkness!"
"Havah"
Thank you so very much.....Cindi
Posted by: Cindi | October 04, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Wow, this is great Tami! I loved the summer theme, so I think the fall giveaway would be fun. Please put my name in for:
Ladies of History series
Until We Reach Home
Sister's of the Quilt series
Stepping Into Light
Sushi series
French Twist series
Thanks!
Posted by: Mary | October 04, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Please enter me for:
Ladies of History Series (read and reviewed Just Jane, very good)
Havah
Stepping Into Sunlight
Field of Blood
Thanks!
I think a Fall giveaway would be fun. Fall is such a short season here, but so lovely!
Posted by: Jennifer @ Quiverfull Family | October 05, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Please enter me for the Sushi Series and the French Twist Series. I'd love to try these books.
I'd vote for the fall-themed giveaway; it sounds like great fun.
Thank you for the great giveaways!
Posted by: Alessandra | October 05, 2008 at 01:02 AM
i'd love to win the nancy moser books and the sandra byrd books! i reckon the alphabet soup giveaway sounds like a fun idea!
Posted by: southeastcountrywife | October 05, 2008 at 04:04 AM
What a awesome contest!! I would love to be entered to win any of these.
Sushi Series
French Twist Series
Nobel Legacy Series
Havah
Stepping into the light
If this is to many I'll go with the top 3
The alphabet contest sounds like fun!
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Posted by: Lori Barnes | October 05, 2008 at 07:37 AM
Well, I haven't ready any of these, and they all look great, so can I be considered for all and not look greedy? :-)
All of your giveaways are fun - but I like how you did the summer theme, so fall theme is my suggestion!
Thanks SO much!
Posted by: sandra jensen | October 05, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Another great giveaway from Tami!
Hmmm... some great selections here, I would like to be entered to win:
Sushi Series
Safe Harbor
Stepping to the Light
Thanks again for the fun!
Posted by: Robin | October 05, 2008 at 09:38 AM
What a wonderful giveaway! My choices would be:
1. Sisters of the Quilt series
2. French Twist series
3. Havah by Tosca Lee
4. The Nancy Moser series
5. Unpretty by Sharon Carter Rogers
For an answer to your question: definitely Alphabet Soup.
Posted by: Janel | October 05, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Since I am a newbie to your giveaways whatever you do will be a blast for me! I have been blown away lately by the christian suspense books I have read and would love to be entered for:
UnPretty
Try Dying and Try Darkness
I also have had my eye on:
Sushi Series
Stepping Into Darkness
Ladies of History Series
Thank you for your generous giveaways!
Posted by: Nise' | October 05, 2008 at 10:34 AM
All of your giveaways are fantastic - I can't choose between them!
Please toss my name in the hat for -
Havah by Tosca Lee
Stepping Into the Sunlight by Sharon Hinck
Unpretty by Sharon Carter Rogers
Field of Blood by Eric Wilson
THANKS!!!
Posted by: Vader's Mom | October 05, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I would love to see a Fall themed giveaway. Your themes ones are cool!
I would like to win
Stepping into Sunlight and A Time to Gather.
Thank you
Posted by: Brittanie | October 05, 2008 at 11:09 AM