Showing posts with label Lisa Jordan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lisa Jordan. Show all posts

Monday, December 9, 2013

Favorite Quotes of 2013

Since we’re now in December and nearing the end of the calendar year, I’m looking back today at some of my favorite quotes from books I read during the year. Have you read any of these titles yet? If you’re looking for a great read for the holidays, any of the following would be a fabulous choice. Happy reading!
 

“The truth is always fitting.”
            Broken Wings by Dianne Price


“Some things in life don’t get better when they’re rushed. Marriage is one of those things.”
            Jennifer by Dee Henderson

“For now, just do the thing right in front of you that makes sense, and let Him take it from there. There’s going to be a way through this.”
            Jennifer by Dee Henderson


“I decided every female doctor needed a Sully.”
            Catch a Falling Star by Beth K. Vogt

“A lot of us make plans, Griffin. And then life changes.”
            Catch a Falling Star by Beth K. Vogt


“But when a single woman bought a house, it was like admitting that she was alone. Like a widow.”
            Gone South by Meg Moseley



“See, that’s the great thing about faith—the more you need, the bigger it grows.”
            Lakeside Family by Lisa Jordan

“And I won’t settle—even if it means staying single for the rest of my life.”
            Lakeside Family by Lisa Jordan


“Alexia decided she much preferred the visible enemy of a good fire to murder, personal attacks, and home invasions.”
            When the Smoke Clears by Lynette Eason


“I always feel better when I’m ministering to someone else, even if the someone else is a cat.”
            What Once Was Lost by Kim Vogel Sawyer

“Dear Lord, why must I always fall short?”
            What Once Was Lost by Kim Vogel Sawyer


“Your driver’s license and social security card only prove your identity, but they don’t show me who you are.”
            Awakening by JoAnn Durgin


“Tell Lincoln husbands—pretend or otherwise—don’t grow on trees.”
            Made to Last by Melissa Tagg

“Because somehow saving the show meant saving herself, her identity.”
            Made to Last by Melissa Tagg


“Better a life among enemies than a noose around her neck.”
            Ring of Secrets by Roseanna M. White

“Women are baffling, George. Baffling. They complain if you treat them as pets but grow bored if you treat them as equals.”
            Ring of Secrets by Roseanna M. White


Letting go can be a harder way to love than holding on.”
            My Hope is Found by Joanne Bischof

“One can only search for so long before you realize there are just some things you cannot outrun.”
            My Hope is Found by Joanne Bischof


“It’s time for you to drop your bucket deep down into the well of possibilities that you’ve been ignoring all these years. Drop it all the way down and see what you pull up.”
            Sisterchicks on the Loose! by Robin Jones Gunn


What book quotes have struck your fancy this year? Any books you recommend I add to my to-be-read list?

Monday, June 17, 2013

Lakeside Family by Lisa Jordan

When faced with no other option, Josie Peretti tracks down her ex-boyfriend and begs for his help for their daughter. The only problem is she thought he knew about Hannah, but Nick Brennan claims he never heard she had a child. Josie must decide whether or not to believe Nick’s claims of innocence all while watching her daughter fight for her life. Can she forgive and forget in order to give Nick the chance to get to know the daughter she loves more than life itself? Or will she offer grace too late?

Despite the fact that the main characters had a child out of wedlock, LAKESIDE FAMILY is a sweet and unforgettable story with deep family roots and regrets that will leave your heart aching. Both Josie and Nick long to change things in their past, and the journey that follows is the tale that leads to their reunion and struggle to trust each other with their darkest secrets. This Love Inspired novel wiggled its way into my heart and kept me interested from the first page until the last.

This is Lisa Jordan’s second published novel, and I must say I’m pleased to have won it on an online giveaway. The analogies Lisa used fit right in with the character’s jobs and personalities. Her writing style makes for an easy read that appeals to multiple senses on many levels. I’m eager to see what she’s got planned for her next novel!

With most books I read, Lakeside Family provided hope and encouragement in a discouraging world. I particularly liked what Agnes told Josie on page 15: “See, that’s the great thing about faith—the more you need, the bigger it grows.” When I find myself struggling with the difficulties of life, I can remember that quote and find inspiration to push through the hardest moments. There is relief in knowing God is standing with me, and Lakeside Family is a sweet reminder of this. What inspiration will you find when you read this novel?

Please visit author Lisa Jordan on her website, www.lisajordanbooks.com, or find her on Facebook. If you're a fan of Love Inspired books, I know you'll enjoy Lakeside Family. Reserve your copy today!

How do you face difficult circumstances? Do you try going it alone, or do you cling to your faith in God? Do you ask for advice from trusted family and friends?