Today and tomorrow I'm turning my blog over to Beth K. Vogt, with a review of "Catch a Falling Star!!"ALSO -- Be sure to sign up for this tour's GIVEAWAYs (listed below)!! [Blog Tour will run from May 15 - June 4, 2013 | Giveaway ends on June 3, 2013 | "Catch a Falling Star" Author Chat Party is on June 4, 2013]
- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 310; Kindle Edition - File Size: 758 KB | Expected Release Date: May 7, 2013 | Publisher: Howard Books | Obtained: Litfuse Publicity Group/NetGalley"Catch a Falling Star" by Beth K. Vogt
Okay, I apologize it must but the pregnancy brain going on but I can't seem to phrase this novel into my usual Book Summary so here is the Author's Book Description to give you a better understanding of what this book is about...
Author's Book Description : What does a girl do when life doesn’t go according to her plan? At thirty-six, Kendall Haynes has seen some of her dreams come true. She’s a family physician helping kids with severe allergies and asthma achieve more fulfilling lives—a childhood struggle she knows all too well. But are Kendall’s dreams of having it all—a career, a husband, children—nothing more than a childhood fantasy? God says He knows the plans He has for her—why can’t Kendall figure them out and be content with her life?
Griffin Walker prefers flying solo—both as an Air Force pilot and in his personal life. But a wrong choice and health problems pulled him out of the cockpit. His attempts to get out of “flying a desk” are complicated by his parents’ death—making Griffin the reluctant guardian of his sixteen-year-old brother, Ian. How did his life get so off course? Can he get his life back on track…or has there been a divine plan all along?
"Catch a Falling Star" reminds readers that romance isn’t just for twenty-somethings and that sometimes letting go of your “wish I may, wish I might” dreams is the only way to embrace everything God has waiting for you.
My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars!! This inspirational heartwarming novel hooked me from the beginning with Kendall's dreams for her future to the budding romance she falls into! Kendall deals with a lot in this novel from her romantic life getting a boost to her career getting an unexpected hit from the sidelines. Yet she handles everything with such grace that you can't help but root for her, especially when it comes to her relationships with Griffin & Ian. It's all very sweet!
I recommend this novel to anyone who likes contemporary Christian romances!
Author's Novel Extras : Pinterest - Novel: Catch a Falling Star | In Others’ Words: Second (Novel, That Is) | In Others’ Words: Second (Novel, That Is) | In Others’ Words: Fairy Tales | Behind the Book: An imaginary character interviews a real-live author | Behind the Book: Griffin Walker of Catch a Falling Star hijacks my blog | Behind the Book: Ian Walker of Catch a Falling Star Hijacks My Blog | Behind the Book: Evie Shaw of Catch a Falling Star Hijacks My Blog (Sort of) | Behind the Book: Catch a Falling Star Book Dedication Part 1 (Vlog) | Behind the Book: Catch a Falling Star Book Dedication (Vlog) Part 2 | Release Day: Catch a Falling Star | Behind the Book: (Still) Waiting for Someday — Guest Post by Amy Drown
Author's Book Interview(s) :
Book Teaser(s) :
As he tugged on his gloves and pulled the collar of his blue uniform jacket up around his neck, Griffin watched a red Jeep pass him on the highway, then ease over to the shoulder and back up. Offering a quick prayer of thanks that "real Jeeps never leave another Jeep stranded," Griffin stepped back out into the cold night air and moved toward the Good Samaritan.For more information on this book and/or any other books by Beth, then please check out her website.
The door to the Jeep CJ5 opened and a diminutive form bundled in a long coat stepped onto the silver nerf bar and then onto the gravel shoulder. A woman---but still a Jeep person. When Griffin recognized Dr. Kendall Haynes in the glare of the passing headlights, he almost turned around, sprinted back to his Jeep, climbed inside, and locked the door.
"Hi. I'm Kendall. Can I---you!"
The look on the woman's face was so comical---her mouth forming a perfect O, her eyes widening as if Griffin pulled a gun on her---that Griffin burst out laughing.
"Good evening, Dr. Haynes."
"Colonel Walker." ~ within Chapter 5
About the Author :
Beth K. Vogt is a non-fiction author and editor who said she’d never write fiction. She’s the wife of an Air Force physician (now in solo practice) who said she’d never marry a doctor—or anyone in the military. She’s a mom of four who said she’d never have kids. Beth has discovered that God’s best often waits behind the doors marked “Never.” She writes contemporary romance because she believes there’s more to happily ever after than the fairy tales tell us.Beth is also a leader in helping women realize a satisfying life doesn’t require perfection.
With 30 years of active duty as a mom—experiencing everything from positive pregnancy tests to the mother of the groom dance—Beth helps moms:
- Avoid the crippling effects of pursuing perfection
- Increase their ability to say “No” to idealistic expectations and time demands
- Extend more grace and compassion to themselves and their families
Beth is a national speaker and author of "Baby Changes Everything: Embracing and Preparing Motherhood after 35." Her message provides women with a “whole family” perspective to recognize how a late-in-life pregnancy affects other relationships.
If you’re a Mommy-Come-Lately®, Beth will help you love late-in-life motherhood!
An encourager at heart, Beth has more than 20 years experience teaching women at retreats, churches and other events, including the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers International) Convention and the Hearts at Home national and regional conferences. From 2007 through September 2011, she edited "Connections," the leadership magazine for MOPS International. She was a consulting editor for "MomSense magazine" and wrote a bimonthly column for "MomsNEXT," MOPS’ ezine for moms of school-age children.
Beth earned a journalism degree from San Jose State University. Her publishing credits include: "MomSense," "Discipleship Journal," "Virtue," "The Christian Communicator," and Crosswalk.com. She is also a contributor to "Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Tribute to Moms" and "The Mommy Diaries."
Beth met her husband Rob when he knocked her down at a karate studio. They’ve been married for 34 years. They have four children, ranging in ages from 30, 27, 25 and – thanks to a funny thing happening on their way to the empty nest—a 12-year-old. The Vogt Team, which now includes a “daughter-in-love” and two “sons-in-love,” enjoys hiking and camping in Colorado.
Giveaways!! :
One “lucky” winner will receive :
- A $200 Visa Cash Card (Perfect for a weekend stay at a hotel or B&B!)
- A copy of "Catch a Falling Star" and "Wish You Were Here" by Beth Vogt (Swoon-worthy!)
To Enter : Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 3rd. Winner will be announced at the "Catch a Falling Star" Author Chat Party on June 4th. Connect with Beth for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Beth will also share an exclusive look at her next book and give away books and other fun prizes throughout the evening.
Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP TODAY. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 4th!
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