Book Review: Wish You Were Here , By Beth K. Vogt

Wish You Were Here

Beth K. Vogt

My Thoughts:
Y'all know I love a good "get away" book and I absolutely love a sweet romance story, so when I picked up this book I thought this could be a good fit. At first I thought it was going to be a bit like "Runaway Bride" but as the pages went on I quickly learned this is so much more than a typical runaway bride movie or story. With twists, turns and adventure this book was...well...devoured in one day. I absolutely could not put it down. Wherever Allison Denman (the lead in the book) went I went right along with her. It was the perfect blend of adventure, romance and faith.


As you prepare for your summer vacation and some time to "get away" on your own, this book is a perfect addition to your summer reading...you are gonna love it!

About the book:
Allison Denman is supposed to get married in five days, but everything is all wrong. The huge wedding. The frothy dress. And the groom. Still, kissing the groom's brother in an unguarded moment is decidedly not the right thing to do. How could she have made such a mistake? It seems Allison's life is nothing but mistakes at this point. And pulling a "Runaway Bride" complete with stealing, er, borrowing her best friend's car doesn't seem to solve her problems. Can Allison find her way out of this mess? Maybe she just needs to stop orchestrating everything. Allison prefers being the one in control, and giving it up is not going to be easy. But to find her way again, she will have to believe that God has a plan for her and find the strength to let Him lead.

Beth K. Vogt provides her readers with a happily ever after woven through with humor, reality, and God's lavish grace. She's 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 earned a journalism degree from San Jose State University and met her husband Rob when he knocked her down at a karate studio. They've been married for 31 years. They have four children, ranging in ages from 28, 25, 23 and - thanks to a funny thing happening on their way to the empty nest-a 10-year-old. The Vogt Team, which now includes a "daughter-in-love" and "son-in-love," enjoys hiking and camping in Colorado. Read more about Beth at her website:http://bethvogt.com

Blog Tour Schedule: http://litfusegroup.com/blogtours/13480251 

Celebrate with Beth by entering her Wish You Were Here Giveaway! Enter Today - 5/15-6/4!

One "happy" winner will receive:

•  A brand new iPad with Wi-Fi (The must-have, do-everything gadget!) 
• Wish You Were Here by Beth Vogt (Swoon worthy.) 
• $15 iTunes Gift Card (Music, books, apps, & more.) 

Hurry, the giveaway ends on 6/4/12. The winner will be announced 6/6/12 on Beth's Website! 


Just click one of the icons below to enter. Tell your friends about Beth's giveaway on FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning.



Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Cravings: Desiring God in the Midst of Motherhood Review

This season of my life has been extra crazy busy lately...my boys are 18 and 16, the oldest is graduating from high school within the month, the youngest started driving and ministry season has been packed, so finding time to carve out the extended quiet time that I have had in the past has been difficult. Just about the time I was getting frustrated by my shortened quiet times the set arrived at my door.


What a sweet little surprise it was to open up the box with this set it in. I had no expectations other than to enjoy a cute little cupcake card holder and maybe a few simple and sweet devotionals. What I didn't expect was that this would be exactly what I needed at this season of my life. Something short, simple and yet also incredibly powerful.


I was able to focus on one thing each day. One concept, one Bible verse, one short devotional and one action step or thought for the day...which was perfect. What I found it that it actually was just what I needed at just the right time. I am so thankful Carey did this "Cravings" set...I can't wait to pickup a few for some of my other busy mommy friends too.

About Cravings:

Cravings is a collection of card-size devotionals based on the Psalms. They are written to help mothers develop their relationship with God in the midst of motherhood.


Each card contains a scripture for the day, a “thoughtlet,” and an action idea. As moms crave the sweet morsels from God’s Word, they can draw a card from a delectable Cravings holder—a pink cupcake!—that also displays the daily card for hands-free viewing. Versatile enough to fit with any feminine décor in a dining nook, a prayer closet, a kitchen--wherever you‘d want Scripture at your fingertips. If you find you need Cravings around the home, just one may not be enough!


Cravings can be a mom’s daily devotional, a supplement to her regular quiet time, or even doubled up during the day. The set of 40 cards offers over a month’s worth of Cravings in whatever way serves the spiritual needs of individual moms.

About the author:

Carey Bailey is a recovering perfectionist, wife, proud mama and Family Life director for her church in Surprise, Ariz. On the side she loves party planning, crafting, and pursuing her dream of writing. She has a degree in religion from Westminster College and writes at her blog at www.carebaileyonline.com. 

Win a Minute-for-Mom gift pack from Carey Bailey! "When I became a mom I lost my God time," says Carey Bailey. "I couldn't figure out how to fit it in, since everything but that time was a priority. So I made note cards that I set around my house with scriptures written on them. Even when my arms were too full of babies, laundry, and diapers to pick up a Bible, I could easily read God's words of encouragement that I was starving for"


And Cravings--The Devotional was born. Celebrate with Carey by entering her Minute-for-Mom Giveaway!

One grand prize winner will receive:

• $50 gift card to Erin Condren Shop (Your one-stop-shop for all things awesome!)
• $50 gift card to Victoria's Secret® (For something pretty.)
• $25 gift card to Bath & Body Works® (For a little spa treatment.)
• 2 Sets of Cravings - The Devotional (For you and a friend.)
• Scentsy Plug In and 2 Bars (A lovely scent for your space.)

Hurry, the giveaway ends on 5/12/12. The winner will be announced 5/14/12 on Carey’s blog!


Just click one of the icons below to enter! Tell your friends about Carey's giveaway on FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning.

Blog tour schedule: http://litfusegroup.com/blogtours/13465879/cravings

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group as a part of their blogger review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Our First Online Praise and Coffee Night...Tonight!

You asked for it...
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7pm EST
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Two separate Praise and Coffee Nights on the SAME Night!

We'll be sharing a few things near and dear to our hearts with topics like Marriage, Motherhood, and Mentoring!

You will be connecting with us in the chat room and will also be able to win a few prizes too!

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Hop over and check it out now!

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We are truly looking forward to seeing you there with us tonight!

PS - For y'all on the West Coast just a heads up...that's 10pm my time, so I may have my hair pulled back with some grungy clothes on, but we'll be nice and comfortable together...deal?