Need You Now... a book review AND Giveaway

Available in print: April 10, 2012

 ISBN: 978-1-59554-887-0

Published by Thomas Nelson

Need You Now is Beth Wiseman's first contemporary Christian novel.  If you have enjoyed her Amish genre novels, then you will definitely enjoy this!

"When big-city life threatens the safety of one of their children, Brad and Darlene Henderson move with their three teenagers from Houston to the tiny town of Round Top, Texas.

Adjusting to small-town life is difficult for the kids, especially fifteen-year-old Grace who is coping in a dangerous way.

Married life hasn't always been bliss, but their strong faith has carried them through the difficult times. When Darlene takes a job outside the home for the first time in their marriage, the domestic tension rises.

While working with special needs children at her new job, the widowed father of one of Darlene's students starts paying more attention to her than is appropriate. Problem is, she feels like someone is listening to her for the first time in a long time.

If Darlene ever needed God . . . it's now.

Experience a family's triumphant defeat over lies, betrayal, and loss

while still clinging to the One who matters most."  

-  Thomas Nelson Publisher

Beth Wiseman's groundbreaking contemporary novel not only delves into the complexities of marriage and family, but also our need to seek God's will in all we do.  After moving the family into Darlene's late grandmother's home, the family slowly adjusts to small town life - or so they believe.

Need You Now opens the door to numerous issues which are plaguing our society.  Beth gives us a peek into the world of cutting as a way to cope with stress.  It is so skillfully written into the story that you find yourself praying for the character.  As the concern for their daughter rises, Darlene and Brad find themselves drifting apart from each other... but for different reasons.  Darlene begins receiving inappropriate attention from a single dad, while Brad lies to her by omission.

I had a difficult time putting this book down to go and do my chores.  (Who needs a clean house, anyway?!?)  Beth has given the characters depth to where you feel as though they are your friends.  I love it when a book draws me in.  But as the saying goes, "All good things come to an end."  So there lies the problem.  Need You Now made me smile and cry as the Hendersons walked through this time in their lives. 

Pull up a chair and read this great novel that will stay with you long after you finish the last page!

I received a complimentary copy of Need You Now from Thomas Nelson / Handlebar Marketing and their BookSneeze program for this review.

Now, on to the GIVEAWAY!

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The giveaway will end on 11:59 PM on April 30, 2012.

I will use random.org to choose a winner on May 1, 2012.

Good luck and happy reading!

(US residents only)

Blessings,

    Ellen