Every Sunrise by Tricia Goyer

Welcome to the blog tour for Every Sunrise by Tricia Goyer.

Who is Tricia?
Tricia Goyer is the author of eighteen fiction and non-fiction books, including Blue Like Play Dough. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. Tricia writes magazine articles for publications like Today's Christian Woman and Focus on the Family. Tricia also enjoys speaking. She and her family makes their home in Montana.

About the Home to Heather Creek series:

Charlotte Stevenson's world is turned upside down when her daughter, Denise, dies in a tragic car accident. She ran away at eighteen and Charlotte has never forgiven herself. Now, Denise's children, abandoned by their father, are coming from California to live on Heather Creek Farm in Bedford, Nebraska.

Charlotte is uncertain about her ability to care for three grandchildren who are not thrilled to give up the beach and sunshine for snow and farm chores! But she sees a chance to make amends and will do whatever it takes to keep her fragile family together. Feel the courage, strength and commitment of this family as their lives unfold in the Home to Heather Creek series.

About Every Sunrise:

The bleak winter days make February on Heather Creek Farm a test of endurance, and as winter wears on, Sam becomes more and more withdrawn and unhappy. Bob is busy planning a surprise for Charlotte, and Christopher is excited about a local writing competition, while a Valentine’s Day flower from a secret source lifts Emily’s spirits. But when Sam disappears from the farm one night, chasing a memory of the father who abandoned them all, Charlotte and Bob need all the help—and prayer—they can get to bring him home safely. This broken family needs God’s help like never before, but their trials remind them all that every sunrise brings a new beginning.

Link to buy book:
http://www.guideposts.org/heathercreek/linked_pages/book7.html
The books come in a series and you can order those at the link. However, if you just want to order Every Sunrise you must call the customer service number (1-800-431-2344).

Contest!

Okay…this book is loaded with yummy food: strawberry cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, baked chicken with cornbread, chocolate cake, pancakes with homemade syrup, French onion soup, parmesan crusted chicken…well you get the idea!

So the contest for this tour will be the EVERY FOODIE contest! Leave a comment on the blog tour post (http://triciagoyer.blogspot.com/2009/02/every-sunrise-blog-tour-and-contest.html) at Tricia’s site with your favorite meal and a recipe (feel free to post more than one recipe!)! She’ll choose the one that most tantalizes her taste buds to receive an entire set of the Home to Heather Creek series (books 1-7)! Five runners-up will win a copy of Every Sunrise (or another Tricia Goyer book of their choice). Let the mouth-watering commence!

Pattie's Review:

Once again, another sweet story. There's a bit more "reality" here, with Sam's choices and a few other things. Small-town life without the rose-colored glasses that tend to be firmly in place with many other inspirational novels (I'm thinking of the skateboarding scene with Sam and his friends in particular!).

This is a great story. I see so many positive things: the importance of family, the fact that the kids have grown into their Nebraska life since book #2 (also written by Tricia), and the softening of Bob toward not only his grandchildren, but also toward his son Pete. (I LOVE how he finally lets Pete have some control.)

Are there any negatives to this series? Not unless you're looking for sensationalism or postmodern angst. Guideposts is known for its positive and inspirational brand, and this series delivers. Of course, I'm partial to Tricia's writing style, which is immensely readable and fun. She has strength in description and dialogue.

All in all, a good, cozy read.