CFBA: Sweetwater Gap by Denise Hunter

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Sweetwater Gap
Thomas Nelson (December 16, 2008)
by
Denise Hunter


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Denise lives in Indiana with her husband Kevin and their three sons. In 1996, Denise began her first book, a Christian romance novel, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her books often contain a strong romantic element, and her husband Kevin says he provides all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!



ABOUT THE BOOK

A story of new beginnings from best-selling Romance for Good™ author Denise Hunter.
When Josephine's family insists she come home to help with the harvest, the timing works. But her return isn't simple benevolence-she plans to persuade the family to sell the failing orchard.

The new manager's presence is making it difficult. Grady MacKenzie takes an immediate disliking to Josephine and becomes outright cantankerous when she tries talking her family into selling. As she and Grady work side by side in the orchard, she begins to appreciate his devotion and quiet faith. She senses a vulnerability in him that makes her want to delve deeper, but there's no point letting her heart have its way-he's tied to the orchard, and she could never stay there.

A brush with death tears down Josephine's defenses and for the first time in her life, she feels freedom-freedom from the heavy burden of guilt, freedom to live her life the way it was intended, with a heart full of love.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Sweetwater Gap, go HERE

Guest Review: Sweetwater Gap by Denise Hunter

Sweetwater Gap (Women of Faith Fiction)


Anyone who's ever dealt with sibling rivalry and hidden secrets will relate to this new, well-crafted novel by Denise Hunter! I knew I'd love it when I saw the 'Women of Faith Fiction' logo on the cover.

Josie Mitchell ran from home years ago, and she's been running ever since. Finally settled into a life of her own, a call comes from back home. Nate, her brother-in-law, is irate. He's tired of her neglect and her seeming indifference to her sister's struggles keeping the family apple farm alive.

But Josie isn't the only family member keeping secrets. Her sister Laurel hasn't been honest with her about the lost crop or about her pregnancy. When Josie agrees to come home for harvest, can the two sisters finally be open with one another?

Their new manager doesn't take an immediate liking to Josie upon her return. Grady has secrets of his own, and Josie's presence might just cause him to lose everything he's dreamed of. Can she convince Grady that she's trustworthy? Will the two of them be able to work together to bring in this year's harvest?

"Sweetwater Gap" is about a harvest of more than just apples. Denise's new novel is a harvest of hope and of new beginnings. Her gift for creating life-like characters shines in this new story, and her knowledge of apple orchards is vivid enough to make your mouth water.

I had to go out and buy a bag of apples to munch on while I read! Denise always does her homework, and it pays off abundantly in her Women of Faith Fiction novel. Each story shows her growth as an author and her heart for Jesus shines through each page.

When you find yourself saying a prayer for fictional people, you know it's great writing. That's what you'll find in any story with Denise Hunter's name on the cover. "Sweetwater Gap" is an excellent choice for 'Women of Faith Fiction' and it's my second favorite novel by Denise...

...nothing tops "An Inconvenient Groom" for me--yet! I'm giving "Sweetwater Gap" five out of five bookmarks, with an old fashioned apple basket as a charm. And don't miss out on my buddy Rel's endorsement for "An Inconvenient Groom" inside the pages of this novel!

Happy Reading!



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