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The Christmas Singing by Cindy Woodsmall {Review}
After Gideon coldly broke her heart, can the warmth of the season revive Mattie’s hopes? Christmas has always been special to cake decorator Mattie Eash, who was born on the wondrous holiday. Yet the season has lost its appeal in the three years since then, her childhood sweetheart abruptly ended their engagement on Christmas Eve. Mattie has moved on, left Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania and pursued her dreams of a cake shop in Berlin, Ohio and given her heart to someone new. Someone unlike Gideon Beiler. Someone safe. Then an unforeseen setback forces her home and into painful proximity to Gideon. Will learning the truth behind his rejection restore her Christmas…
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Sisters of the Quilt: The Complete Trilogy by Cindy Woodsmall {Review}
I realized that even as I had posted my reviews on these three book in the Sisters of the Quilt series as they came out... I had not gone back and done an omnibus review post. So here you go! Today I was able to meet Cindy in person at a book signing!! This three-in-one collection includes the entirety of the best-selling Sisters of the Quilt trilogy now at a new low price!
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New Releases Pages… coming soon!
I’m working on getting some organization and new release pages to show off covers of upcoming titles and link to their Goodreads pages for more information… Let me know your thoughts… Actual page is here: http://chf.creativemadnessmama.com/november-2010-releases/ *Click on a publisher logo to head to their website *Click on a book cover to head to the Goodreads Book Page (If you buy, please consider using one of my affiliate links on www.CreativeMadnessMama.com)
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Review: The Sound of Sleigh Bells
The Sound of Sleigh Bells by Cindy Woodsmall Christmas is just around the corner, and New York Times best-selling author Cindy Woodsmall offers just the right reading treat for the holiday season—the story of a young Amish woman bearing a weight that isn’t hers to carry, a young man who might just be able to help her heal, and a meddling aunt who just wants to see them happy. To purchase, find several options on Random House Waterbrook Multnomah’s website Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as contact of sorts between Amish craftsmen and Englischers who want to sell the Plain…
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Amish Love & Cindy Woodsmall
Amish Love What’s all the hubbub about Amish fiction? Major media outlets like Time and ABC Nightline are covering it, and authors like Cindy Woodsmall are making the New York Times bestseller list regularly. What makes these books so interesting? Check out the recent ABC Nightline piece here about Cindy and her titles When the Heart Cries, When the Morning Comes, and When the Soul Mends. It’s an intriguing look at Amish culture and the time Cindy has spent with Amish friends. And don’t forget that Cindy’s new book The Hope of Refuge hits store shelves August 11, and is available for preorder now.
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When the Soul Mends (book #3) by Cindy Woodsmall: a review
When the Soul Mends: A Novel by Cindy Woodsmall My review rating: 5 of 5 starsWow. That is the main thought that I am left with after finishing this magnificent book. Cindy Woodsmall has done an amazing job with her debut series and I cannot wait to read more from this fabulous author. I enjoyed the first book and really was full of emotion for the characters. I cannot tell you how many times throughout the series I was brought to tears or screaming in anger when the characters would not for themselves. When the Soul Mends is an incredible book about such depth with a vast amount of heart…
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When the Morning Comes (book #2) by Cindy Woodsmall
When the Morning Comes by Cindy Woodsmall My review rating: 5 of 5 stars [written May 27, 2008]TALK ABOUT A CLIFF HANGER! Dudette, you can not just leave me hanging like this, I don’t know how I’m suppose to make it to September! Ugh! This book was really great, better than the first, and I really enjoyed that one. There is real issues that are tough on life and hard, but there is goodness. There are more characters to fall in love with in this book and the personalities are so real and so great, that you do not know who to love more as a reader and feel just…
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When the Heart Cries (book #1) by Cindy Woodsmall
When the Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall My review rating: 5 of 5 stars [written Nov. 1st, 2007]My heart complete breaks and repairs through this book. This story is told giving perspective into many of the characters lives and it makes you look back on your own with perspective. ***SPOILER ALERT*** Imagine leading a plain, normal strict life, yet having a desire for a man you know will not receive approval in the eyes of your family your people and struggling to find a way. Then as everything looks like it will work out just find, you’re raped by a stranger and nobody believes you. Then when you finally accept…
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CFBA: When the Soul Mends by Cindy Woodsmall
This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing When The Soul MendsWaterBrook Press (September 16, 2008)byCindy Woodsmall Review coming up tomorrow! Check back also for a review of the first two books in the series. – MJ ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Cindy Woodsmall is a veteran homeschool mom. As her children progressed in age, her desire to write grew stronger. After working through reservations whether this desire was something she should pursue, she began her writing journey. Her husband was her staunchest supporter as she aimed for what seemed impossible. Her first novel, When The Heart Cries, released in 2006 to much acclaim and became a Christian Book Association best seller. Cindy…
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When the Morning comes by Cindy Woodsmall
When the Morning Comes by Cindy Woodsmall My review rating: 5 of 5 starsTALK ABOUT A CLIFF HANGER! Dudette, you can not just leave me hanging like this, I don’t know how I’m suppose to make it to September! Ugh! This book was really great, better than the first, and I really enjoyed that one. There is real issues that are tough on life and hard, but there is goodness. There are more characters to fall in love with in this book and the personalities are so real and so great, that you do not know who to love more as a reader and feel just as confused as the…